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Water Damage Restoration: What You Need to Know

31 Jul 2025

Flooding in Chicago, Vernon Hills, or Aurora can cause significant damage to a home. Swift and professional restoration minimizes losses. Euro Pros Inc., with over three years of experience in the construction industry, has completed restoration projects in Chicago, Vernon Hills, and other cities and offers the following step-by-step plan.

Step 1: Stop the Water Source

Locate and eliminate the source of flooding (e.g., a burst pipe). In Chicago, we shut off the main valve to stop water flow into a corridor. Tip: Keep your home’s plumbing diagram accessible (EPA, www.epa.gov).

Step 2: Remove Water

Use pumps and dehumidifiers (Dri-Eaz). In Vernon Hills, we dried a laundry room in 3 days with professional dehumidifiers.

Remove damaged drywall and insulation. In Chicago, we replaced R-13 insulation (per Illinois codes) and drywall in the corridor and bedroom.

Tip: Photograph damage for insurance, following IICRC standards (www.iicrc.org).

Tip: Measure moisture levels with a hygrometer to prevent mold.

Step 3: Remove Damaged Materials

Remove wet drywall, insulation, and flooring. In Chicago, we replaced R-13 insulation and drywall in a corridor, following Illinois codes. Tip: Photograph damage for insurance claims (IICRC, www.iicrc.org).

Step 4: Dry and Treat

Set up dehumidifiers and fans for thorough drying. In Vernon Hills, we treated walls with anti-fungal solution before painting. Tip: Use materials meeting ASTM D3273 for mold resistance.

Step 5: Restore and Inspect

Install new USG Sheetrock drywall and apply Sherwin-Williams Mold-Resistant paint. In Chicago, we visually inspected surfaces and tested plumbing for leaks.