CPR Claims Professional Representatives, LLC
A loss adjuster based in Mishawaka, it handles water damage restoration, fire and smoke damage and asbestos claims. It offers free consultations and serves South Bend and Granger.
- Website checked
Water damage and mould remediation in South Bend
Restoration firms for drying and mould removal.
5 pros in South Bend
South Bend has a record of water arriving in more than one way. In the flash flooding of 15-16 August 2016, the NWS reports localized rain amounts above 8 inches across much of St. Joseph County, and South Bend was among the places with flooding. The area also gets about 64.5 inches of snow a year, with January the most likely month for heavy snow, so melt and thaw add their own risks. For you, this means asking early what caused the water, because the cause shapes both the drying work and your insurance. A homeowners policy generally will not cover flood loss, and sewer or drain backup cover is often limited to a small amount, so ask for a written scope of work and photos of the damage before work starts. Indiana's environmental agency does not handle indoor mould complaints and points people to the local health department, so do not expect a state office to inspect your home. Ask any contractor what moisture readings they will take, how they will contain mould, and what they will give you in writing.
Sources: National Weather Service Northern Indiana (source, opens in a new tab), National Weather Service Northern Indiana (source, opens in a new tab)
Towne Fire and Water Damage Restoration
Open around the clock, every day, the Elkhart firm handles water damage restoration and fire and smoke damage. It is family-owned, was founded in 1979, and financing is available.
Also serves Elkhart
- Website checked
MasterCare Inc
Its water extraction work removes water from carpets and upholstery after floods, using hot-water extraction. The company serves South Bend, Mishawaka, Niles and Elkhart, and offers free estimates.
- Website checked
TriStorm Restoration
Structural drying and water extraction are part of its work, and it is open around the clock, every day. It covers South Bend, Mishawaka and Elkhart.
- Website checked
Monroe Restoration
Based in Fort Wayne, the firm also handles mould remediation and rebuilds after damage. It gives free estimates, offers financing, and covers Goshen and Buchanan.
Also serves Elkhart, Fort Wayne
- Website checked
Not yet verified. We checked that each one’s own website offers this work, but we haven’t contacted them yet. How a business gets listed
Know a good one we’re missing? Suggest one
What to know in South Bend
Storms on 10 August 2020 disrupted service to about 11,700 Indiana Michigan Power customers, nearly all of them in the South Bend/Elkhart area. Most of the damage was caused by fallen trees and branches.
Before you hire
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.
Questions about hiring in South Bend
Will my homeowners insurance pay for flood damage in South Bend?
Generally not. The Indiana Department of Insurance says a homeowners policy usually will not cover flood loss. Some policies cover sewer or drain backup, but most limit what they pay for it. Read your policy and call your insurer before you sign a restoration contract, and keep photos of the damage. Indiana Department of Insurance (source, opens in a new tab)
Who do I call about mould in my home in Indiana?
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management says it does not handle indoor air quality complaints such as mould. It directs people to their local health department. Start there for guidance, and use a restoration contractor for the drying and removal work itself. Indiana Department of Environmental Management (source, opens in a new tab)
What should a water damage or mould quote include?
Ask for a written scope that names the rooms and materials affected, the drying and removal steps, how mould will be contained, what moisture readings will be recorded, and what is left for you to repair afterward. Get the same details from each contractor so the quotes can be compared fairly.
Why does South Bend's weather matter when I hire for water damage?
Heavy rain has flooded the area before: in August 2016 the NWS reported localized rain above 8 inches across much of St. Joseph County. Ask contractors how they handle groundwater and basement flooding, and whether they document moisture levels until the structure is dry. National Weather Service Northern Indiana (source, opens in a new tab)