Drywall and insulation removal in Joliet is part of most water jobs where the water sat for more than a day or came from a dirty source. Removing the right amount, and no more, keeps the rebuild smaller.
Drywall wicks water upward. On a basement wall that had four inches of standing water, the drywall can be wet a foot or more above that. We check with a moisture meter and cut above the highest wet reading, usually in a straight line at two or four feet so the patch is easy to hang later. That straight cut is called a flood cut.
Fiberglass batts hold water against the studs and sag once wet, so they come out. Closed-cell spray foam doesn't absorb water the same way and can often stay. Blown-in cellulose in an attic or ceiling usually has to go when it gets soaked.
Our crew bags materials, protects floors and nearby rooms, and hauls the debris away. When mold or sewage is involved, we set up containment and HEPA air scrubbers first. Once the wall cavities are open, drying goes much faster.
We photograph and measure every cut for your claim. See structural drying and mold removal. Call (815) 595-0220.
