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Damage Restoration Services In Kenosha, WI

Excel Fire And Water Damage Restoration Services restores homes and businesses in Kenosha, WI after water, fire, storm, mold and biohazard damage. We dispatch from our office in West Allis, roughly 39 miles north of downtown Kenosha, and our line is answered 24/7. We work with all major insurance carriers and help you through the claim from the first photo to the final invoice.

Our office serving Kenosha

Excel Restoration, West Allis, WI

6048 Beloit Rd
West Allis, WI 53219

Water Damage Restoration in Kenosha, WI

In Kenosha, flooded basements usually come from the sky, not the lake. On July 10, 2017, the Kenosha Water Utility reported four and a half inches of rain in four hours. Neighbors near 83rd Street and 27th Avenue spent that morning pumping water out of their basements. When storm sewers can’t keep up, water finds the lowest point in the house.

North of the city, the Pike River runs through Somers, past Carthage College and Alford Park, and meets Lake Michigan north of Kennedy Park. Heavy rain has pushed it over its banks in Petrifying Springs Park. Winter brings the opposite problem: subzero nights and lake wind that freeze and split pipes, especially in older homes near downtown.

Kenosha is about 39 miles from our office, close to an hour’s drive with no traffic. We dispatch as soon as you call and give you a realistic arrival time, plus a few steps to limit the damage while we’re on the way.

Restoration Services We Provide in Kenosha

Every Kenosha job starts with an inspection and a moisture map. From there:

  • Water damage restoration: extraction, structural drying and daily moisture checks after burst pipes, appliance leaks and basement seepage
  • Storm and flood restoration: flash flood cleanup, roof tarping and board-up after wind damage
  • Mold remediation: containment, removal and drying, with a plain explanation of what caused it
  • Fire and smoke damage restoration: soot and odor removal plus drying after firefighting
  • Biohazard cleanup: sewage backups, trauma scenes and unattended deaths

Older homes in Kenosha’s historic districts get extra care. Original hardwood, trim and plaster are worth saving when they can be dried properly, and we’ll tell you honestly when they can’t.

Kenosha Neighborhoods and Areas We Serve

We serve the whole City of Kenosha: Downtown, Uptown, HarborPark, Allendale, Brass, Lincoln Park, Wilson Heights and Southport, plus the Library Park and Third Avenue historic districts and the newer neighborhoods west of I-94. Lakefront homes and businesses near the harbor are on our map too.

Outside the city, we cover Somers, Pleasant Prairie and Bristol. Call (414) 381-4249 day or night.

Water Damage Restoration In Kenosha, WI FAQs

Yes, with honest expectations. Kenosha is about 39 miles from our office, roughly an hour’s drive without traffic. We answer 24/7, dispatch right away and give you a realistic arrival time. Meanwhile, we’ll talk you through shutting off water or power and protecting belongings so the damage doesn’t spread.

Intense rain can overwhelm storm sewers, saturate the soil around your foundation and fill window wells faster than they drain. A sump pump that can’t keep up, or loses power, makes it worse. We extract the water and dry the structure, and we can point out where it got in so you can fix the cause.

We do. Older homes often have plaster walls, original hardwood and trim that are hard to replace. When the water source is clean and we start early, many of those materials dry in place. We test before we remove anything and explain each decision.

Shut off the main water valve, usually in the basement where the line enters the house. If water is near outlets or the panel, turn off power to that area if you can do it safely. Take photos, move what you can and call us. Then call your insurance company.

It depends on where the water came from. A burst pipe is usually covered. Sewer or drain backup often needs a separate endorsement. Rising surface water typically needs a flood policy. We work with all major insurance carriers, and we document the damage with photos, moisture readings and an itemized estimate so your claim has what it needs.

Yes. Sewage is treated as a biohazard. Our crew wears protective equipment, removes contaminated porous materials, cleans and disinfects hard surfaces, and dries the area. We don’t use household cleaners for this, and we don’t recommend you try it yourself.

Why Choose Our Professional Damage Restoration Company

Here at Excel Restoration, we understand that damage to property can be very distressing. That’s why we are available 24/7 to help you minimize the damage and get your life back to normal as quickly as possible. We use innovative mold remediation techniques, cutting-edge drying technology, and the best professionals in the business, so you can rest assured that your property will be restored to its former glory.

Our team is committed to providing top-tier customer service. We are available around the clock to help you with any fire or water damage emergencies. We have decades of experience in this field and have helped many homeowners and business owners get their lives back on track after a disaster.

In McHenry, water damage restoration specialists are ready to help when flooding or water leaks cause water damage. A thorough documentation of the drying process is done to ensure your property is dry and the job is done properly.

The majority of homeowners and business owners won’t experience fire or smoke damage in their lifetime. In the event of a fire, you may feel helpless and devastated. You will be guided through the fire damage restoration process by our team of experts.

The first step in flood damage restoration is to start as soon as possible after flooding. Water spreads quickly, causing widespread damage. As a result of water damage, we will vigorously restore your property so that it is not damaged again for years to come.

Mold spread poses health risks, particularly to those with compromised immune systems. A mold problem on your property can be remedied by our experts. The training, experience, and equipment we possess enable us to handle mold remediation and removal of any size.