A-1 Restoration has complied these tips and resources for our customers to reference during weather events where widespread damage can occur. Contact us as soon as possible if your property has suffered damage, and refer to the tips here to minimize the damage until our teams can arrive.
With storms come a variety of threats to your property, like wind, lightning, hail, snow, and rain. Some of the common issues we see property owners deal with include:
When a storm damages your property, it disrupts your life. At A-1 Restoration, we can help you get back on your feet by restoring your property. Give us a call.
As soon as you realize your property has suffered storm damage, call A-1 Restoration for help. While you wait for us to arrive, here is what to do:
If you are going to tarp your roof, Illinois law requires you to cover any open penetrations in your roof with plywood to avoid any accidents.
Call your electrical service provider if tree branches have ripped the overhead power away from your home. DO NOT attempt to repair this yourself.
To see if you have had hail damage, look at all the soft metals on your home (fascia, soffit, gutters, and downspouts). You will see small pings in the metal indicating hail damage.
If you have missing roof shingles, don’t worry about matching colors as those repairs can be made later. Just patch it right away to prevent further water damage.
When a storm hits the area, we receive a lot of calls. Since we can’t get to everyone all at once, we prioritize tackling emergency damage first. Some factors that make storm damage more urgent include:
We understand that water damage is frustrating and disruptive to your life, no matter the scale. Please be patient with us while we address damage in other areas of the community, and know that we will get to you as soon as possible. Thank you!
Flooding can wreak a lot of havoc on properties. Some of the common issues we see property owners deal with include:
When water damages your property, it disrupts your life. At A-1 Restoration, we can help you get back on your feet by restoring your property. Give us a call.
Call A-1 Restoration for help right away if your property is experiencing flooding. While you wait for us to arrive, here is what to do:
During the summer months, run your AC at a lower temperature to help keep humidity levels down in the house. The colder your keep your house, the slower the mold growth will occur.
Take any colored rugs and remove them from any water damaged carpeting to avoid bleeding.
In sewer losses, DO NOT take contaminated items into a non-contaminated carpeted area. For example, moving contaminated cardboard boxes into your living that wasn’t affected.
In sewer losses, use different or shoes to avoid cross contaminating other areas of the home. For example, if the sewer loss was in your basement, change your shoes at the top of the stairs.
Often, if your property is flooding, other properties in the area are too. This means we can get a lot of flood damage calls at the same time. Since we can’t get to everyone all at once, we prioritize tackling emergency damage first. Some factors that make flood damage more urgent include:
We understand that water damage is frustrating and disruptive to your life, no matter the scale. Please be patient with us while we address damage in other areas of the community, and know that we will get to you as soon as possible. Thank you!
Has a fire damaged your home? Let the experts at A-1 clean it up just like before! With over 30 years of experience, A-1 Restoration has successfully restored thousands of residential, commercial, and industrial properties in Illinois and Southern Wisconsin!
At A-1 Restoration, we specialize in restoring properties from fire damage. If your property has suffered damage, give us a call.
Call A-1 Restoration right away for help. While you wait for us to arrive, here is what you can do:
Experiencing a fire in your property is an emergency situation in most cases. After you are confident the fire is extinguished, the sooner cleanup can begin the better the probability that your property can be restored. The scope of the loss can help you determine if you require immediate assistance. The following situations require emergency response:
When in doubt, call A-1 Restoration. We respond 24/7 and offer prompt fire damage restoration services.
Has your home been damaged by mold or other mold-like substances? A-1’s team can come in and clean it the right wayto keep you and your family safe!
The discovery of mold growth itself does not usually warrant an emergency, but you should call in a professional as soon as possible. Mold damage may be considered an emergency when:
Mold growth rarely occurs without an accompanying water damage or moisture problem. If your property has mold, the water damage will need to be properly mitigated before mold removal will be successful. Give A-1 Restoration a call today to get started.
The polar vortex doesn’t just bring cold temperatures to Illinois; it can also bring damage to your home or business. Some of the problems we see frequently caused by the polar vortex include:
At A-1 Restoration, we specialize in restoring properties from polar vortex damage. If your property has suffered damage, give us a call.
Clear snow from your meters and vents. Snow build-up can cause the meter or gas appliance, like a furnace or hot water heater, to malfunction. If a vent is blocked, carbon monoxide could build up in your home. A blocked vent could also cause a furnace or hot water heater to stop working.
If you’re looking for an environmentally friendly snow melting option, take a look at magnesium chloride ice melt. It contains no hazardous components, which means it’s safe for use on concrete and vegetation. Bonus: it works in temperatures as low as -15 ° F!
Call A-1 Restoration right away for help. While you wait for us to arrive, here is what you can do:
When we get polar vortex damage calls, we typically get many all at once. Since we can’t get to everyone all at once, we prioritize tackling emergency damage first. Some factors that make polar vortex damage more urgent include:
We understand that property damage is frustrating and disruptive to your life, no matter the scale. Please be patient with us while we address damage in other areas of the community, and know that we will get to you as soon as possible. Thank you!
