It is the middle of the night and water is pouring through the kitchen ceiling from an upstairs supply line. You need it stopped, out of the house, and off the floors before it reaches the hardwood in the next room. That is exactly what an emergency call is for.
One free call connects you with an independent local specialist. Areas served include zip codes 60010 60067 60006.

In an emergency, minutes matter. A Water Damage is a free referral line that connects you with an independent, licensed and insured contractor near Inverness who keeps a truck loaded and ready for after-hours calls.
Emergency calls are answered live at night, on weekends, and on holidays, because pipes do not wait for business hours.
Contractors work close to Inverness, so arrival times are often under an hour, depending on weather and call volume.
Expect trash pumps for deep water, portable extractors for carpet, and drying gear on the first trip.
After-hours rates, if any, are explained before the pumps start. You approve the price first.

The first visit focuses on safety and speed. Pros remove the water, protect what is still dry, and set the stage for drying the next morning.

The pro confirms the water is off, checks for live electrical hazards in wet areas, and tests outlets and fixtures near the water before anyone wades in.
Deep water goes out through submersible pumps that move large volumes fast and send it away from the house.
Bulging ceilings are drained on purpose, in a controlled spot, so the weight is relieved before the drywall gives out.
Portable extractors and wet vacs pull water from carpet, tile, and hardwood. Area rugs are rolled and moved so they do not bleed dye onto the floor.
Before leaving, the pro sets air movers and a dehumidifier so drying starts overnight, then schedules a return visit for readings and a full drying plan.
Call +1-877-637-9008, say where the water is coming from and whether it is still flowing. If it is, you will be told how to find the main shutoff.
A nearby contractor calls back with an arrival time and heads out with pumps and extractors loaded.
On arrival, the pro checks for hazards, gauges how far the water spread, and gives you a price before starting removal.
The pro removes the water, starts drying, and books a return visit to check readings and plan repairs.
Do not wait for morning. A local pro can start tonight.
Water was coming through our light fixture at 1:30 in the morning. The pro was there before 2:30, drained the ceiling, and had everything vacuumed up by 4.
Elena V.Upstairs supply line burstThe contractor talked me through the shutoff before he even arrived. That saved our living room floor.
Chris N.Kitchen sink line failureSix inches of water in the garage after the water heater blew. They pumped it out in about forty minutes and checked the outlets before turning power back on.
Hector R.Water heater rupture, garageA pipe let go on Christmas Eve. They answered, showed up, and quoted me before doing anything.
Linda S.Holiday emergency, laundry room

Arrival is often within the hour. The contractor will give you a specific window on the phone.
Some contractors add an after-hours charge. It will be explained up front, before any work starts.
Only if the panel is dry and safe to reach. Never stand in water to touch electrical equipment.
A shop vac helps with a small spill, but it cannot reach water soaked into carpet pad, subfloor, or wall cavities. Anything more than a small puddle usually needs professional extraction and drying.
Stay clear and keep pets out. A pro will drain it safely, since a full ceiling can fall without warning.
No. We route your call to an independent local pro. Verify their license and insurance before work begins.

Emergency calls from Inverness, IL and surrounding zip codes such as 60010 60067 60006 are routed to independent pros working nearby.
Nearby cities are listed below. If no pro covers your address tonight, you will be told right away so you can call someone else.
