Water Damage Restoration in Lyons, IL
Lyons sits on the Des Plaines River, where Hofmann Tower still stands over the water. When the river or a heavy storm puts water in your home, call and we will help you get it out 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.
What causes water damage in Lyons homes?
In Lyons, water damage comes from the Des Plaines River rising after long, heavy rains, from basements flooding when sump pumps and sewers are overwhelmed, and from frozen or failed plumbing. In the April 2013 flood, Lyons firefighters helped rescue residents by boat in neighboring Brookfield.
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Why Lyons homes take on water
Lyons is a village of about 10,800 people on the Des Plaines River, near the Chicago Portage, the historic crossing between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi watershed. Hofmann Tower, built beside a dam on the river, is its best-known landmark.
The Des Plaines River
The Des Plaines River drains a large area, so after days of heavy rain it rises for days and stays high. In April 2013, the river at nearby Riverside reached a record crest of 11.42 feet, and Salt Creek flooded homes in Brookfield, where Lyons firefighters helped take residents out by boat.
The Hofmann Dam
Cook County and its partners partly removed the Hofmann Dam in 2012 and stabilized the riverbanks on both the Riverside and Lyons sides, to restore a free-flowing river. That improved the river's health; it does not stop major floods driven by heavy regional rain.
Basements and sump pumps
Near the river, the ground stays wet during high water, and sump pumps run constantly. A pump failure or a power outage during a storm can flood a basement within hours.
Where we work in Lyons
Crews cover all of Lyons, including:
- Near Hofmann Tower
- Along the Des Plaines River
- Ogden Avenue
- Joliet Avenue
- Near the Chicago Portage
Travel time
Southwest of Cicero, usually 10 to 15 minutes. Call for a realistic arrival time.
Call now: (708) 360-8574Most requested in Lyons
Flood damage cleanup in Lyons
For Des Plaines River flooding after long, heavy rains.
Lyons flooded basement cleanup
For sump pump failures and seepage near the river.
Emergency water removal in Lyons
For standing water that needs to come out today.
See every water damage service we offer in Lyons.
Water damage questions from Lyons
Does river flooding need flood insurance?
Yes. Homeowners policies exclude river and surface flooding. Flood insurance through the NFIP usually takes 30 days to start.
How do I protect my basement near the river?
A sump pump with a battery backup and alarm, a backflow valve on the sewer line, and keeping valuables off the basement floor are the basics.
Is river flood water safe to clean up myself?
River flood water carries sewage, chemicals and debris. Wear boots and gloves, keep children away, and remove porous materials it soaked.
How fast can someone get to Lyons?
Usually 10 to 15 minutes from Cicero. River flooding can close crossings, so ask for a realistic arrival time.
Also serving nearby
Sources
- Cook County: Hofmann Dam Removal Project on the Des Plaines River
- Riverside-Brookfield Landmark: One for the record books (April 2013 flood)
- National Weather Service Chicago: April 17-18, 2013 Flooding
- FloodSmart.gov: the National Flood Insurance Program
General information only, not insurance or legal advice.
Water damage in Lyons? 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.