Recent Storm Damage Before & After Photos

Tarping Holes in Roof After Tree Limb Damage

Before Hole in roof
After Hole tarped over

Trees and tree limbs are a common cause of damage during a storm. They can break windows and ruin siding. Rooves are constantly exposed to the elements, and thi... READ MORE



Removing Massive Storm Damage Before Reconstruction

Before How completely demolished by storm damage
After Debris and mess cleaned up. House needs to be reconstructed

There is certainly more than just a little damage pictured here. This house was hit with damage after bad weather came through. Not only was the customer left w... READ MORE



Carpet Removal in Basement After Water Damage

Before Carpet pulled up to start drying process.
After Drying process completed.

Your bedroom is a place where you hope to feel relaxed and secure. So when water damage happens in your bedroom, it can be frustrating and disorienting. This cu... READ MORE



More Damage Revealed After Storm Damage

Before Damage to ceiling that we were called out to fix
After More damage that was uncovered by our team

Storm damage occurred to this house, and it damaged a couple of areas including this kitchen. There was damage to the roof that leaked in and damaged the ceilin... READ MORE



Excess Water Extracted and Carpet Removed

Before Water extraction in progress.
After Water extraction done, carpet removed, drying equipment placed.

Storm damage wracked a good portion of Central Illinois at the beginning of the summer. This wasn’t the only house that had some severe damage from the ra... READ MORE



Storm Damage Dry Out Before Reconstruction

Before Wet bathroom after storm damage. Equipment placed.
After Bathroom dry and ready for reconstruction.

There was a good amount of storm damage to this house. The water damage in this bathroom was severe enough that the wall needed to be removed for the damage to ... READ MORE



Tree Damage After Major Storm

Before Ceiling caved in after storm damage
After Debris from ceiling removed and equipment placed for drying.

This customer had a tree fall onto their house during some of the crazy storms we saw here in Central Illinois in June (2021). This was not the only section of ... READ MORE



Storm Damage Ceiling Collapse

Before Ceiling around a fireplace and chimney collapsed after storm and water damage.
After Equipment placed for drying.

When storms hit, sometimes they can damage your roof. This creates the perfect opportunity for water to come into the building and to damage the ceiling and the... READ MORE



Roof Damage

Before Hole on the inside of the house from storm damage.
After Outside of the roof is tarped.

When storms cause tree limbs and debris to land on a roof, there’s always a chance that they could damage the roof that they fall on. This is definitely o... READ MORE



Cabinet Removal After Roof Leak

Before Cabinets damaged by water from storm.
After Cabinets removed for the restoration process.

Storm damage can present in many different ways. Water damage is definitely one of the common types of storm-related damage. In the case of this customer’... READ MORE



Mud Flood

Before Muddy water flooded this basement with multiple inches of dirty water.
After The water is cleaned up and the area is being prepared for recon.

This was a situation in which a storm caused mud water to rush into this customer’s basement. When the heavy rainwater hit, there was no way they could ha... READ MORE



Plush Carpet

Before Plush carpet saturated from flooding.
After Air movers placed and drying out the plush carpet.

Plush carpet is beautiful, but it certainly does a good job of absorbing water. Take the room shown here for example. The water from the flooding/storm was exce... READ MORE



Under the Stairs

Before Area under the stairs has a wet floor. Water came from storm flooding.
After Area is drying with the assistance of some air movers.

This is a friendly reminder that when your house floods you should definitely be looking in every spot that the water could possibly have gotten into. This home... READ MORE



Sewage Backup Through Shower

Before Floor covered in sewage that came up from the shower drain.
After Sewage cleaned up and air movers placed for the drying process.

Sewage is probably one of the most unsettling things to come through your drain. This bathroom was covered in sewage and other dirty water after a big storm pus... READ MORE



Trim/Wall Drying

Before Carpet soaked by water from storm flooding.
After Carpet and trim removed to assist in the drying process.

When the storms caused this hallway to be flooded with water, the first thing that was noticed was that the carpet was saturated. The next thing that was notice... READ MORE



Storm Flooding

Before Hallway with water about half an inch deep.
After Hallway after the drying process had been completed.

This is just one small area in this large commercial building that was effected when the storms hit in mid-July. The basement was flooded to the point where the... READ MORE



Carpet Removal During Drying

Before Carpet in hallway soaked from flood water.
After Carpet is removed and air movers are placed for the drying process.

You’ll see it all the time during a dry-out. The carpet gets soaked, and it’s always a matter of whether it will need to be removed or not for the f... READ MORE



Roof Tarping Post Storm Damage

Before Roof damaged from storm debris. Small holes have formed.
After Tarp placed on the roof to prevent water coming in during the restoration process.

Small areas of damage on your roof might not seem like much, but any amount of damage to your roof can lead to some real issues inside the house. That is why ta... READ MORE



Storm Damage in Garage

Before Mud and debris covering the floor of a garage.
After All of the debris cleaned out of the garage.

The images shown here are an example of a very common form of damage during the summer months. When storm waters flood a garage, it’s not unheard of for t... READ MORE



Family Room Storm Damage

Before Family room still affected by water - air movers placed for drying.
After Floor after drying process.

The family room pictured here was damaged by water. There was water pushed into this part of the home and a couple of other areas from outside. You can see in t... READ MORE



Drain Damage

Before Image of the water damage before mitigation.
After Image of the area with the air movers placed and ready to go.

When water is pushed back into a building, the floor is not always the only thing that is affected. The drain that led to this room had so much water pushed bac... READ MORE



Water Backup In Shower Drain

Before Damage and cause of loss image
After Bathroom during dry out

We've recently talked about this, but it's important to recognize that water backups happen and that they can make quite the mess. The water backup that happene... READ MORE



Sewage Backup

Before Image of the basement where the sewage affected the floor.
After Air movers placed and drying what was left of the water after the sewage was cleaned up.

The thing about storm damage is that it can lead to damage outside and inside of your home. Storms can lead to flooding and the excess water can lead to backups... READ MORE



Roof Damage

Before Hole in the roof/ceiling and water damage to the carpet.
After Air-movers placed to dry the carpet

One of the things that nobody can 100% prepare for is a major storm. When one hits, you’ll never really know if it is going to be strong enough to damage ... READ MORE



Board Up - Storm Damage to Roof

Before Roof/shingles damaged from a storm.
After Board up done to prevent further damage until there is a permanent fix to the damage/leaking.

During a storm, your roof has the job of protecting you, your loved ones, and your possessions. However, there is nothing between your roof and the storm. That ... READ MORE



Severe Bathroom Flood-Water Removal

Before Bathroom floor completely flooded with water.
After Bathroom floor after water has been removed, but before the reconstruction has been done.

It really is as bad as it looks. When a storm hit and the pipes couldn’t take it, this bathroom became a small pond. The before and after here show not th... READ MORE



Pre-Mitigation and Equipment Set-up - Basement Water Damage

Before Image if the basement right after the storm damage occurred.
After Image of the basement during the mitigation process.

It is important to understand what the restoration process really looks like and what our teams actually set up. As you can see in these photos, the water damag... READ MORE



Garage Repairs

Before
After

A garage is a hot spot for water damage, storm damage, fire damage, and pretty much any damage there is. They’re exposed to the elements, to cars, and to ... READ MORE



Leaky Skylight

Before
After

Skylights are a beautiful addition to a home. They give the home an interesting and modern look and they let in a substantially higher amount of light. However,... READ MORE



Siding Fix

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After

Storms can cause large and small damages to houses. You never know whether you’ll get a little bit of hail damage or if you’ll end up with a tree in... READ MORE



Lightning Storm Kitchen Fire Damage Repair Pekin 2

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After

Lightning causes fires in homes every day all across America and the world. This home was no exception to the rule! We came upon this fire-damaged home in Pekin... READ MORE



Lightning Storm Kitchen Fire Damage Repair Pekin

Before
After

Lightning causes fires in homes every day all across the world. This home was no exception to the rule! We came upon this fire-damaged home in Pekin that was in... READ MORE



Storm Damage Repair In North Central Tazewell County

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After

This office building had storm and water damage. Water was present all over the structure from floor to ceiling, including in all the bathrooms. The executives ... READ MORE



Local Fire Restoration

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After

This homeowner is another satisfied SERVPRO customer! This burnt wall of the outside of the home in Peoria Illinois was the result of a lightning storm fire. No... READ MORE



Local Fire Restoration

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After

Great results from a great team of professionals at SERVPRO!This burnt wall of the exterior of the home in Peoria Illinois was the result of a lightning-storm f... READ MORE



Local Fire Restoration

Before
After

Another satisfied customer lives here. This burnt wall of the exterior of the home in Peoria Illinois was the result of a lightning storm. Notice the extent of ... READ MORE