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Commercial Water Damage Restoration in Cicero, IL

For a business, every day closed costs money, and in an apartment building every unit is a home. Call and we will plan extraction and drying around your customers, tenants and opening hours.

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  • Water removal and drying
  • Sewer backup cleanup
  • Photos and moisture logs for insurance
Dehumidifiers drying a large commercial room after flooding

Before help arrives

Then call. We will take it from there.

  1. 1Shut off the water supply or the fire sprinkler zone if it is safe to do so.
  2. 2Protect inventory, records and electronics.
  3. 3Keep customers and staff out of wet areas.
  4. 4Notify your property manager, landlord or insurer.

What is commercial water damage restoration?

Commercial water damage restoration is removing water and drying stores, restaurants, offices, warehouses and multi-unit buildings after a leak, flood or sewer backup. It follows the same steps as a home, but at a larger scale, with work phased to keep as much of the business open as safely possible and detailed records for commercial insurance.

Last updated . Sources are listed at the end of this page.

When a business needs professional help

Call if any of these apply:

  • Water on sales floors, kitchens, offices or common areas
  • Water came up through floor drains or the basement
  • Stained or falling ceiling tiles from a roof or pipe leak
  • Water in more than one tenant space or apartment
  • Inventory, equipment or records got wet
  • You need documentation for a commercial insurance claim
Stained and missing ceiling tiles from a roof leak

How commercial jobs are handled

The difference from a house is planning: what must reopen first, and what can wait.

  1. 1

    Assess and prioritize

    Find the source, check safety and decide with you which areas need to reopen first.

  2. 2

    Contain and protect

    Wet areas are sectioned off so the rest of the business, or other tenants, can keep going where safe.

  3. 3

    Extract and remove

    Standing water is removed. Wet ceiling tiles, carpet tiles and drywall that cannot be dried are removed.

  4. 4

    Dry on a schedule

    Commercial dehumidifiers and air movers run, often overnight, with daily readings.

  5. 5

    Document

    Moisture logs, photos and a written scope for your insurer, landlord or property manager.

Worker stripping water-damaged floor tiles in a hallway with drying equipment

Not sure how bad it is?

A two-minute call and a few questions usually tell us what the job needs.

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Commercial water damage in Cicero

Cicero's commercial streets, such as Cermak Road, Cicero Avenue and Laramie Avenue, are lined with storefronts, restaurants and mixed-use buildings with apartments above.

Mixed-use buildings

A leak in a second-floor apartment ends up in the store below, and a basement backup can affect storage for several tenants. Coordinating owners, tenants and insurers is part of the job.

Small apartment buildings

About 28% of Cicero's housing units are in buildings with three or more units, according to the Town. One burst pipe or roof leak can affect several households at once.

Storm backups

Businesses share the same combined sewer as homes. In the July 2023 storm, roadways and properties across Cicero flooded when the sewers reached capacity. Floor drains in basements and commercial kitchens are a common entry point.

What affects the cost of commercial restoration

Commercial jobs are quoted after an on-site inspection. The main factors:

Square footage
Large open spaces need more equipment.
Type of water
Sewer and flood water need disinfection and more removal.
Materials
Ceiling tiles, carpet tiles, drywall, and specialty flooring each behave differently.
Business hours
Working nights or around open hours takes more planning.
Multiple tenants
Coordinating access to several units adds time.
Contents and inventory
Moving, protecting or disposing of stock and equipment.

Prices are not quoted online. A fair estimate comes after the damage has been measured on site.

Commercial insurance and water damage

  • Property coverage usually pays for sudden water damage to the building and contents, with the same flood and sewer backup exclusions as home policies.
  • Business interruption coverage, if you have it, may cover lost income while you are closed. Keep records of closed days and lost sales.
  • Landlord vs. tenant: the lease decides who insures what. Notify everyone early.

Sources

General information only, not insurance or legal advice. Check your own policy for what it covers.

Commercial Water Damage: common questions

Can my business stay open during drying?

Often, yes, in the parts of the building that are not affected, if the wet areas can be sectioned off safely. Sewer backups in customer areas usually mean closing those areas until they are cleaned.

Can the work be done after hours?

Extraction and drying setup can usually be scheduled around opening hours. Ask when you call.

Do you work with property managers?

Yes. Managers, owners and tenants all get the same photos, readings and written scope.

What about wet ceiling tiles?

Ceiling tiles that got wet usually need replacing; they sag and stain. The grid and the space above them need to be dried.

What records will my insurer need?

Photos, daily moisture readings, a list of damaged items and inventory, and a written scope of work. Keep records of closed days and lost sales too.

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Water still coming in? 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.

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