Water or fire damage?
Get help on the way now.
A real person answers any hour and gets a crew moving to stop the damage before it spreads. Kodiak Restoration is a locally owned water, fire and mold restoration company in Chicago, and the same team stays with you through the final repair.
- A real person answers 24/7
- Photos and moisture readings for your claim
- One team from dry-out to rebuild
- [LICENSED AND INSURED: CONFIRM]
What happened at your property?
Pick the closest match. Each page says what to do right now and what we do when we get there.
Water damage
Leaks, overflows and water in walls or ceilings.
Get helpFlooded basement
Standing water after heavy rain or a failed sump pump.
Get helpSewer backup
Sewage coming up through floor drains or toilets.
Get helpBurst or frozen pipe
A pipe split in the cold or a sudden plumbing leak.
Get helpFire damage
After the fire department leaves, we secure and clean up.
Get helpSmoke and soot
Soot on walls, smoke odor in rooms and belongings.
Get helpMold
Musty smell or visible growth after a leak.
Get helpStorm damage
Broken windows, roof damage and emergency board-up.
Get helpHere is what the next few days look like
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A person answers
Day or night, you talk to a person. We ask what happened, where the water or smoke is, and whether everyone is safe.
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A crew comes out
We send a crew with pumps, fans, dehumidifiers and moisture meters to stop the damage from spreading.
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We document everything
We photograph the damage, take moisture readings and write the estimate in the software insurance companies use.
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We rebuild
Once everything is dry and clean, the same team rebuilds. You keep one point of contact the whole way through.
Give your adjuster everything they need
Most people file a water or fire claim only a few times in their life, if ever. We walk you through each step so you know what to expect.
Here is how it usually goes. You report the damage to your insurance company. We start drying or cleaning so the damage does not spread, and we record everything we see and do. Your adjuster reviews the claim and our estimate. You pay your deductible, and your policy decides what is covered.
Every policy is different, so check yours and talk with your agent or adjuster. If you have questions, ask us. We will tell you what we know and what you should confirm with your insurer.
How insurance claims work- Photos and moisture readings from the first visit to the last, so your claim shows what happened.
- Estimates in the format insurers use, so your adjuster can review them line by line.
- We talk with your adjuster and keep you in the loop on every decision.
- A clear scope of work before rebuilding starts, so there are no surprises.
Count on one team from dry-out to rebuild
Water Damage Restoration
Leaks, overflows and water in floors, walls or ceilings.
Learn moreFlooded Basement Cleanup
Standing water after heavy rain or a failed sump pump.
Learn moreSewer Backup Cleanup
Sewage up through floor drains, toilets or tubs.
Learn moreFrozen and Burst Pipes
A pipe split in the cold or a supply line let go.
Learn moreFire Damage Restoration
Securing, cleaning and repairing a home after a fire.
Learn moreSmoke and Soot Cleanup
Soot on walls and a smoke smell in rooms and belongings.
Learn moreMold Remediation
Visible growth or a musty smell after a leak.
Learn moreStorm Damage and Board-Up
Broken windows, roof openings and emergency board-up.
Learn moreReconstruction and Repairs
Drywall, flooring, paint and repairs after the cleanup.
Learn moreContents Pack-Out and Cleaning
Moving, cleaning and tracking your belongings during repairs.
Learn moreCommercial Restoration
Water, fire and mold damage in buildings with tenants or customers.
Learn moreKnow who you're letting into your home
A restoration crew can be in your home for days. Here is how to check us out first.
Licensed and insured
[LICENSE NUMBER AND INSURANCE CARRIER] We send proof on request.
Trained and certified
[IICRC CERTIFICATIONS HELD]
Locally owned
Owned by three partners from the Chicago area, with an office at [STREET ADDRESS].
Reviewed by real customers
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Questions people ask us
What should I do first when water gets into my home?
Get everyone safe first. Stay out of standing water if the power might be on, and shut off the water at the main valve if you can reach it safely. Then call us. A person answers 24/7 and walks you through what to do until the crew arrives.
Do you work with my insurance company?
Yes. We photograph the damage, take moisture readings and write the estimate in the software insurance companies use, and we talk with your adjuster. What your policy covers depends on your policy, so check with your agent or adjuster.
Do you answer calls at night and on weekends?
Yes. Our phone is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. Water and fire damage do not wait for business hours, and neither do we.
How long does it take to dry out a home?
It depends on how much water there was, what got wet and how long it sat. We take moisture readings every visit and keep the equipment running until your floors and walls are back to normal dry levels, then tell you what comes next.
Can you rebuild after the cleanup?
Yes. The same team that dries and cleans your home handles the repairs, from drywall and flooring to paint, so you have one point of contact from the first call to the finished room.
Where do you work?
We serve the City of Chicago. [SUBURBS WE TRULY SERVE]. Call us with your address and we will tell you right away if we can help.
Read what to do before the crew arrives
Does homeowners insurance cover water damage in Illinois?
What an Illinois homeowners policy usually covers for water damage, what it leaves out, and the sewer backup notice rule insurers must follow since 2025.
Read the guide Fire and smokeWhat to do in the first 24 hours after a house fire
Step-by-step help for the first day after a house fire in Chicago, including who to call, when to go back in and how to protect your home and your claim.
Read the guide Water damageWhat to do in the first hour after your basement floods
The first hour after a Chicago basement flood, in order: stay safe around power, find the source, call 311, take photos, call your insurer, start drying.
Read the guideCall now and talk to a person
We answer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Tell us what happened and we will tell you what happens next.
Call [TRACKING NUMBER]