Restoration firms for drying and mould removal.
Champaign sits in a county with 39.72 inches of precipitation a year, and May is the wettest month at 4.55 inches, according to the Illinois State Climatologist. Spring is when wet basements and damp walls are most likely to prompt a call. The area also has a record of severe storms: in 1996 a strong tornado ran from the north edge of Savoy to the southeast edge of Urbana, destroyed 30 homes and damaged 29 more, which shows how quickly roofs and walls can be opened to rain. When you hire for drying out or mould removal here, ask what the work covers and how the water source will be fixed. The Illinois Department of Public Health says that if you can see or smell mould, testing is usually not necessary, so be cautious about paying for testing you may not need. Ask for a written scope that covers drying, removal and repair. Also check your policy first, since flood insurance is typically a separate policy and not part of a standard homeowners or renters policy.
Source: Illinois State Climatologist (Illinois State Water Survey) (source, opens in a new tab)
Whole-home mould remediation and rebuilding after damage are its main jobs, with treatment completed in one day. Based in Saint Joseph, it serves Champaign, Urbana, Mahomet and Monticello, offers free estimates and keeps weekday hours.
Since 1998, this carpet cleaning company has handled water damage restoration, mould remediation and fire and smoke damage. It provides a written proposal after assessment and works across Champaign, Urbana, Mahomet and Monticello.
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The National Weather Service lists an 1996-04-19 strong tornado that ran from the north edge of Savoy to the southeast edge of Urbana. It destroyed 30 homes, damaged 29 more homes and one business moderately, injured twelve people, and caused estimated damage of $7 to $11 million.
National Weather Service Lincoln IL (source, opens in a new tab)
Ask how fast they will start drying: Health Canada says a home dried within 48 hours is less likely to grow mould.
Health Canada suggests professional help for extensive mould, meaning a patch larger than 3 m².
Get written quotes from at least three contractors for the same work, and check references from recent clients.
Usually not. The Illinois Department of Public Health says that if you can see or smell mould, testing is usually not necessary, and it does not recommend testing in most cases. Ask any company that proposes testing to explain in writing why it is needed for your home. Illinois Department of Public Health (source, opens in a new tab)
Often not. The Illinois Department of Insurance says flood insurance is typically not included in homeowners and renters policies and must be bought separately. It typically takes effect 30 days after purchase, so check your policy before you book work. Illinois Department of Insurance (source, opens in a new tab)
Ask for a written scope that names the rooms and materials involved, how the water source will be stopped, the drying and removal steps, what repairs are included, the timeline, and how any extra findings will be priced. A vague quote makes comparing offers hard.
The Illinois State Climatologist's normals show May as the wettest month in Champaign at 4.55 inches, with 39.72 inches falling over a year. Wet spring weather can push water into basements and walls, so check for damp and leaks after heavy rain. Illinois State Climatologist (Illinois State Water Survey) (source, opens in a new tab)