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Water damage in Downtown doesn’t wait for convenient timing. Neither do we. When your basement floods from a burst pipe or storm water overwhelms your building’s drainage, you’re facing more than just wet floors.
You’re looking at potential mold growth starting within 24 hours. Structural damage that weakens your building’s foundation. Insurance headaches. Lost time and money while everything sits in limbo.
Our emergency response cuts through all that. We extract standing water immediately, set up commercial-grade drying equipment, and document everything your insurance company needs. Your property gets dried completely, repaired properly, and restored to exactly how it was before the damage happened—without the lingering problems that come from incomplete work.
Flood Guys Restoration serves Downtown and the Milwaukee metro area as a family-owned company that’s dealt with Wisconsin’s unpredictable weather for years. We’ve seen what happens when spring snowmelt combines with heavy rains to flood basements. We know how summer storms can dump 10+ inches of rain in hours, overwhelming storm drains and backing up sewers.
Downtown properties face unique challenges. Older buildings with aging infrastructure. Basements below street level that collect water from multiple sources. The pressure to get businesses operational again quickly.
We’ve handled water damage in everything from historic brick buildings to modern office complexes. When you call us, you’re working with technicians who live in this community and have restored properties through Wisconsin’s worst weather events.
We start with a complete assessment using moisture detection equipment that measures water levels in walls, floors, and hidden spaces. This tells us exactly what we’re dealing with—not just what you can see on the surface.
Water extraction comes next. We remove standing water with truck-mounted pumps and portable extractors, then position industrial dehumidifiers and air movers to pull moisture from building materials. Wisconsin’s high humidity means this phase typically takes 3-5 days, but we monitor moisture levels continuously to ensure complete drying.
Restoration and repairs happen once everything is completely dry. We replace damaged drywall, flooring, and insulation, then restore your property to pre-damage condition. Throughout the process, we document everything for your insurance claim and keep you updated on progress daily.
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Water damage repairs in Downtown Wisconsin require more than just pumping out water and hoping for the best. Our climate creates specific challenges—summer humidity that slows drying, winter freeze-thaw cycles that cause additional pipe failures, and the reality that many Downtown buildings have basements naturally prone to moisture issues.
Your restoration includes emergency water extraction, structural drying with commercial equipment, mold prevention treatment, and complete reconstruction of damaged areas. We coordinate directly with your insurance company, providing detailed documentation and working within your coverage limits.
For Downtown properties, we understand time pressure. Whether it’s a flooded retail space losing revenue, an office building with displaced tenants, or a basement apartment that needs immediate attention, we have the equipment and experience to handle Wisconsin’s unique restoration challenges efficiently.
We typically arrive within 60-90 minutes of your call, 24/7. Speed matters because mold starts growing within 24-48 hours, and water keeps spreading to unaffected areas every hour you wait.
Our emergency response includes immediate water extraction, emergency board-up if needed, and placement of drying equipment to start the restoration process right away. We keep fully-equipped trucks stationed throughout the Milwaukee area specifically for rapid response to Downtown emergencies.
It depends on what caused the water damage and your specific policy. Sudden problems like burst pipes, appliance failures, or storm damage through your roof are typically covered by standard homeowner’s insurance.
Flood damage from rising water, sewer backups, or gradual leaks that develop over time usually aren’t covered without additional flood insurance. We work directly with insurance companies to document damage properly and help maximize your claim. Our team knows Wisconsin insurance requirements and can help you navigate the claims process to get the coverage you deserve.
Wisconsin’s climate creates unique restoration challenges you don’t see everywhere. Our high summer humidity slows drying significantly, requiring more powerful dehumidification equipment and longer drying times than drier climates.
Winter freeze-thaw cycles can cause additional pipe bursts even during restoration work. Wisconsin has also seen a 17% increase in precipitation since 1950, with more intense storms that cause flash flooding and overwhelm drainage systems. This often means we’re dealing with contaminated water from sewer backups, requiring specialized cleaning protocols that many restoration companies in other states never encounter.
Mold prevention starts with getting there fast and drying things properly. We extract water immediately and use industrial dehumidifiers and air movers to drop humidity levels below 50% as quickly as possible—mold can’t establish in that environment.
We remove and dispose of materials like carpet padding, insulation, and drywall that can’t be effectively dried within 48 hours. All affected surfaces get treated with antimicrobial solutions, and we monitor moisture levels throughout drying using specialized meters. If we find existing mold, we contain the area and follow Wisconsin health department protocols for safe removal.
First, make sure you’re safe—turn off electricity to affected areas if you can do it safely, and don’t walk through standing water. Take photos for insurance, but don’t wait to call for help.
Contact us immediately for emergency water extraction. The faster we can remove water and start drying, the less total damage you’ll have. Move valuable items to dry areas if possible and soak up excess water with towels, but don’t attempt major cleanup yourself. You need professional equipment to properly dry structural materials and prevent secondary damage.
Most water damage restoration in Downtown takes 5-10 days from start to finish, depending on how extensive the damage is. Water extraction and stabilization happen within the first 24 hours, followed by 3-5 days of structural drying.
Reconstruction and final restoration typically takes another 2-4 days for standard repairs. Larger projects with significant structural damage or mold issues may take longer. We give you realistic timelines upfront and update you daily on progress. Our goal is complete restoration while making sure everything is done right to prevent future problems.
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