Green Water & Fire Inc.

10/10/2026

Fire Prevention Week is held this week to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 let's take a moment to ensure our homes are safe and protected! 🏠❤️ Fire Prevention Week is the perfect time to take control of your home's safety.

Before the heating season begins, take these simple steps:
Test and maintain your smoke and CO alarms,
inspect your furnace and chimney,
keep space heaters at a safe distance,
clear those gutters, and know your main water shutoff.

By taking these steps, you'll be protecting your home and loved ones from potential fire and water damage. And if the unexpected happens, know that Green Water and Fire is here to help.

Call 773-800-9548 or visit
greenwaterandfire.com (link in bio).

10/09/2026

155 years ago this week, Chicago burned. It's a good reminder to check your own home.

🔥This is Fire Prevention Week, and with the weather turning cold, heating season is right around the corner. Before the furnaces and space heaters start running, take a few minutes to go through this list🔥

- Test your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, and swap the batteries
- Get your furnace and chimney inspected
- Keep space heaters 3 feet away from anything that can burn
- Clean out your gutters so water has somewhere to go
- Find your main water shutoff so you know where it is in an emergency

Chicago winters are tough on houses. If you do end up with fire or water damage, Green Water and Fire is here to help you get things back to normal.

Call us at 773-800-9548 or visit greenwaterandfire.com.

Green Water & Fire offers expert fire and water damage restoration in Chicago. Trust our professionals to restore your property effectively.

09/09/2026

Chicago basements and seasonal water seepage go way back. A few things actually make a difference before it becomes a real problem: grading the soil away from your foundation, keeping gutters and downspouts clear and extended, sealing visible foundation cracks, and knowing where your sump pump discharge line actually goes.

None of that replaces a proper inspection if you're already seeing water, but it buys you time and can prevent a small issue from turning into a five figure claim.

If you're already seeing seepage, get a free estimate before it spreads. We work directly with your insurance company if it's already a claim.

Full prevention guide, link below

Call or text 773.800.9542 to schedule a free estimate.

https://greenwaterandfire.com/how-to-stop-water-from-seeping-into-the-basement/

09/03/2026

A sewer backup in your basement is not a DIY cleanup, and this is the one we mean most seriously. That water is classified as contaminated (what the industry calls category three), which means it carries real health risk, and standard cleaning products aren't built to handle it safely.

Our process follows IICRC S500 protocols for contaminated water: containment, safe removal of anything porous that can't be salvaged, and full sanitation of the affected area, all documented for your insurance claim.

If you're dealing with a sewer backup, call before you start cleaning it up yourself. Free estimates, and we work directly with your insurance company.

Full guide on what to do and what not to do, link in the comments.

Green Water and Fire Inc, Chicago IL. Call or text 773.800.9542.

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Cleaning up a sewer backup in your basement with this step-by-step guide. Tips for cleanup, disinfection, and preventing future issues.

08/31/2026

Is water damage actually dangerous, or is it just a sales pitch? It’s a fair question, and here is the honest answer.

When water sits in a home for more than 24 to 48 hours, it begins to harbor bacteria and microbial growth in wall cavities, carpet padding, and any area with poor air circulation. This isn't scare tactics, it is the primary reason why insurance carriers and IICRC guidelines identify timing as the most critical factor in mitigating water damage.

If you are currently dealing with a leak, a flood, or a damp area that hasn't dried properly, don't wait to find out. We offer free estimates and work directly with your insurance company to make the process as seamless as possible.
Call or text 773.800.9542

08/10/2026

⛈️ Severe storms & heavy downpours are hitting sparking widespread flash flood risks. If your basement or commercial property takes on water overnight, don't wait for mold to set in. Our emergency water extraction teams are active 24/7.
Call or text 773-800-9542

Our local Chicago emergency mitigation crews are on standby.

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08/05/2026

Chicago, another round of storms is on the way this week and we want you to be ready.

Wednesday and Thursday bring scattered showers and storms. Sunday through Monday another round rolls in. That is a lot of chances for water to end up somewhere it does not belong.

Here is what to do the moment water gets into your home or property:

🔴 Do not enter areas where water may have reached electrical outlets or panels
🔴 Call your insurance carrier immediately and open a claim
🔴 If you do not have insurance do not panic. We work with uninsured clients directly
🔴 Document everything with photos and video before touching anything
🔴 Do not throw damaged items away until they are professionally documented
🔴 Shut off your water source if safe to do so
🔴 Move valuables and important documents to higher ground
🔴 Do not run your own fans or HVAC. It can spread contamination
🔴 Call a professional mitigation company immediately

Water damage gets worse by the hour. Microbial growth can begin within 24 to 48 hours of moisture exposure. The faster a professional is on site the better the outcome for your property and your claim.

We are on call 24 hours a day 7 days a week for emergency response across Chicago and surrounding areas. Insured or not we are here to help.

📞 773-800-9542
greenwaterandfire.com

07/03/2026

Strong storms are tearing through the Chicago area Friday afternoon, after many raked the area Thursday into Friday.

05/07/2026

Soot and smoke travel way beyond what you can see. The cleanup takes more than wiping down walls. We handle it the right way, from demo to final cleaning, so the home is ready for rebuild.

Dealing with fire or smoke damage in Chicago? Call us before you start cleaning.

📞 773 800 9542
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04/21/2026