Water Damage in Illinois

Illinois became one of the first states to regulate mold work directly when the Mold Remediation Registration Act took effect January 1, 2025, requiring anyone doing mold remediation for pay to hold third party certification, such as an IICRC or NORMI credential, and register with the Illinois Department of Public Health, a structure entirely separate from general contractor rules. Chicago adds its own water damage wrinkle: much of the city's sewer system was built before 1930 to carry stormwater and household wastewater through the same pipes, and when a heavy rain overwhelms that shared capacity, the backup can push straight into basements instead of out through the street. That combination, a newly regulated mold industry and an old combined sewer system prone to backing up under pressure, makes sewage backup cleanup and mold response two of the more state-specific calls in Illinois. Call (855) 317-2617 to describe what you're dealing with in Illinois, and we'll help connect you with an independent local provider who covers your area, when service is available.