Professional Damage Restoration Services in Hoffman Estates, IL

It depends upon the extent of the water damage and what was affected. As a rule, drywall, carpeting, and hardwood floors take longer to dry than other less-absorbant materials. At Cornerstone, we use moisture meters throughout the process to pinpoint and gauge moisture levels at various locations. This allows us to move and adjust our equipment, such fans and dehumidifiers, for the most efficient drying in the shortest span of time. However, keep in mind, it usually takes a minimum of three days to dry out after a flood and additional time may be required if only a surface dry is acheived after that time. Otherwise, you risk mold growth.

A Cornerstone water damage restoration professional will help you determine what items can be safely dried, which items may require restoration by a textile/contents technician (there are facilities which specialize in restoring water-damaged furnishings and other contents), and which items cannot be salvaged and require disposal. The source of the water damage and any potential contaminants will also affect these determinations.

In general, if your house catches fire, homeowners insurance policies will cover your home and its contents subject to your personal property coverage limit. You'll need to check your specific insurance policy and limits to determine what coverage you have. At Cornerstone, we can assist you with the claims process and help make sure your entire loss is documented. For example, in addition to fire and smoke damage, you may also have damage caused by the water used to put out the fire and/or your HVAC system may need to be cleaned of soot. These are the types of things that are easy to overlook when making your claim without the assistance of a restoration professional.

If your home experienced significant soot or smoke damage, it's best to have a professional fire restoration company, like Cornerstone, handle the clean up and restoration. We're experts at dealing with soot and other remnants from fires. Even smoke damage is rarely limited to just one area of the house. What's more, fires often leave residue behind in crevices and other hard to reach areas, so merely airing out your house will usually not alleviate the smoke odor. Smoke damage can also pose an ongoing health risk to the elderly, small children, and people with chronic health issues. At Cornerstone, we'll work to make your home safe and free of smoke odors.

Cornerstone Cleaning and Restoration has been serving the Chicago area since 2012. Whether it's a flood, fire or smoke damage, or mold, our team of professionals will work quickly and efficiently to restore your home or business to its pre-disaster condition and ensure that your property is safe and healthy for you and your family. When it comes to disaster recovery, you can count on Cornerstone to be there for you, 24/7.