Water Damage Restoration in Berwyn, IL
Berwyn shares a border, a sewer system and a flood history with Cicero. When a storm fills the basements of its brick bungalows, call and we will help you pump out, clean up and dry.
- Water removal and drying
- Sewer backup cleanup
- Photos and moisture logs for insurance
Before help arrives
Then call. We will take it from there.
- 1Shut off the main water valve if the leak is from plumbing.
- 2Turn off power to wet rooms, only if you can reach the breaker without standing in water.
- 3Photograph the damage before you move anything.
- 4Move valuables and electronics to a dry room.
Why do Berwyn basements flood?
Most Berwyn basement floods are sewer backups. Berwyn is served by a combined sewer, so in an intense storm the pipes fill with rain and wastewater and push back up through basement floor drains. The July 2, 2023 storm, with nearly nine inches of rain, hit Berwyn and Cicero harder than almost anywhere in the region.
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Why Berwyn homes take on water
Berwyn was built up quickly in the 1920s, mostly with brick two-story Chicago bungalows on narrow lots, plus two-flats and three-unit buildings. Nearly all of them have basements, and many of those basements are now laundry rooms, family rooms or apartments.
Combined sewer backups
Like Cicero, Berwyn drains rain and wastewater through the same sewers, and part of Cicero's sewer system runs west through Berwyn. In a cloudburst, the pipes fill and water backs up through floor drains. On July 2, 2023, Berwyn and Cicero saw the heaviest rain in the Chicago area, and basements filled several feet deep.
Low ground in the south
South Berwyn was once near the edge of Mud Lake, a marshy area, and in the city's early years the southern end flooded regularly in heavy rain. The ground is still low and flat.
Help with backflow protection
The City of Berwyn has run a flood mitigation shared-cost program since 2014 that helps property owners pay for backflow protection, and added Cook County funding in 2024. Check the city's flood information page for current terms.
Where we work in Berwyn
Crews cover all of Berwyn, including:
- North Berwyn
- South Berwyn
- Depot District
- Cermak Road corridor
- Ogden Avenue (Route 66)
- Near Proksa Park
- Oak Park Avenue
- Harlem Avenue
Travel time
Next door to Cicero, a few minutes across the border. Call for a realistic arrival time.
Call now: (708) 360-8574Most requested in Berwyn
Sewer backup cleanup in Berwyn
For water that comes up the floor drain in a storm, the most common Berwyn basement call.
Berwyn flooded basement cleanup
For finished basements in bungalows and two-flats.
Mold removal after a basement flood
For basements that stayed damp after the water drained.
See every water damage service we offer in Berwyn.
Water damage questions from Berwyn
Does Berwyn help pay for backflow valves?
The City of Berwyn has a Residential Flood Mitigation Shared Cost Program for backflow protection. Terms and funding change, so check with the city before you hire a plumber.
Is a sewer backup covered by my insurance?
Only if your homeowners policy has a sewer backup endorsement. Standard policies usually exclude it.
Can a bungalow basement be dried without tearing everything out?
After a clean-water leak, often yes. After a sewer backup, carpet, drywall and paneling that touched the water should be removed.
How quickly can someone get to Berwyn?
Berwyn borders Cicero, so it is a short trip. After a regional storm, everyone is calling at once, so call early and ask for a realistic arrival time.
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Sources
- City of Berwyn: Flood Information
- ABC7 Chicago: Cicero, Berwyn get major flooding after record rainfall (July 2023)
- Town of Cicero: CDBG-DR Action Plan (draft, July 2025)
General information only, not insurance or legal advice.
Water damage in Berwyn? Call now.
Shut off the water if you can do it safely, keep away from wet outlets, and call. We will talk you through the next few minutes and get help moving.