Basement Flooding Solutions in Northbrook, IL

A licensed plumber first, to stop the source. Cleanup and restoration come after.

Call a licensed plumber first. A water damage company handles cleanup and restoration, but if water is still entering your basement, the source needs to be stopped before any cleanup is effective. We identify what's causing it and make the fix. Once the water is stopped, restoration can begin.

Big storms overload the system or overwhelm the sump. The cause decides the fix.

In a normal rain, your sump pump and sewer line keep up. In a big storm, groundwater rises faster than an older pump can move it, or the sewer fills and pushes water back through the floor drain. We'll find out which one happened in your basement and fix that.

Only for groundwater. Sewer backups need a different fix.

Only if your problem is groundwater. A sump pump won't stop sewage from backing up through a floor drain. If water is coming up through a drain, look at a backflow valve or an overhead sewer system instead.

Often not for groundwater or sewer backup. Check your policy. We document the cause for your claim.

Standard homeowners insurance typically does not cover flooding caused by groundwater, sewer backup or heavy rain. Those events usually require separate flood insurance or a sewer backup rider. If the flooding is caused by a sudden plumbing failure, like a burst pipe, your standard policy may cover it. Check your policy or contact your insurer to confirm. Our technician will document the cause, which may support your claim.

It depends on the cause and the fix. You get a flat-rate price before any work starts.

The cost depends on what's causing the flooding and what fix is required. A sump pump replacement is a different scope than an overhead sewer installation or waterproofing. We provide a flat-rate price before any work starts. Give us a call.