Crystal Lake & McHenry County, IL
Water & Fire Damage Restoration in Crystal Lake & McHenry County
You're dealing with enough right now. Call Power Dry and you get an IICRC-certified restoration pro on the line — not a call center. We respond fast, stop the damage, document the loss for your carrier, and bill your insurance directly.
8 years in the field · 7 IICRC certifications · We bill your insurance directly
What we restore
Water, fire, smoke, mold — whatever happened, the clock is the enemy. The sooner we extract water and start drying, the less damage spreads and the less it costs to put right. Here's what we handle, all documented to insurance standards.
Water Damage Restoration
Burst pipes, appliance leaks, storm water — extracted fast and dried to a verified standard.
Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration
Board-up, soot and smoke removal, odor neutralizing, and contents cleaning — FSRT certified.
Flooded Basement Cleanup
Fast water removal and full basement restoration after storms, sump failures, and backups.
Mold Remediation
Inspection, containment, safe HEPA removal, and verification — health & safety certified.
Sewage Cleanup
Category-3 black-water cleanup, safe disposal, and hospital-grade sanitizing.
Structural Drying
Commercial-grade drying and dehumidification, monitored daily to a verified dry standard.
What happens when you call — the Power Dry Response
No runaround, no waiting on a dispatcher in another state. Three steps, and we're moving.
Pick up
You reach a real, certified person — fast. We get the details and tell you exactly what to do in the next few minutes to limit the damage while we head your way.
Stop the damage
On site, we find the source, extract the water or secure the fire scene, tarp and board up what needs it, and set commercial drying equipment. Stopping the spread is the whole game.
Document & bill your insurance
We photograph and measure the loss to insurance standards, file the documentation, bill your carrier directly, and coordinate with your adjuster. You don't chase paperwork — we do.
A certified pro, not a call center
When you call Power Dry, you get Tim — eight years restoring water and fire damaged homes, and seven IICRC certifications behind every job. That's the difference between a crew that dries the surface and one that dries the structure so the problem doesn't come back.
Certified in Water Damage Restoration (WRT), Applied Structural Drying (ASD), Commercial Drying (CDS), Fire & Smoke Restoration (FSRT), and Health & Safety (HST). You'll get a straight answer about what's damaged, what it'll take to fix it, and what your insurance will cover.
Meet Power DryWe handle the insurance claim, not just the cleanup
Most water and fire damage is covered by your homeowner's policy — but the part that wears people down isn't the damage, it's the paperwork. The photos. The measurements. The adjuster calls. The back-and-forth that drags for weeks.
That's the part we take off your plate. We document the loss the way carriers require it — detailed photos, moisture readings, line-item scope — and we bill your insurance company directly. In most cases you're responsible only for your deductible, not the full bill up front. You make one phone call. We carry it from there.
Call (224) 497-3851 — we'll start the claim with youLocal to McHenry County — help is close
Power Dry is based in Crystal Lake, so when you call, we're not coming from an hour away. We serve Crystal Lake, McHenry, Woodstock, Algonquin, Lake in the Hills, Cary, Huntley, and the surrounding communities. Being close means we get there faster — and in water and fire damage, minutes matter.
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Common questions about restoration & insurance
Do you bill my insurance directly?
Yes. We document the loss to your carrier's standards, bill your insurance company directly, and coordinate with your adjuster. In most cases you pay your deductible, not the full bill up front.
How fast can you get here?
We respond fast during business hours. Call now and we'll get details and dispatch. The sooner we extract water and start drying, the less the damage spreads — so don't wait to call.
Is water or fire damage covered by my homeowner's insurance?
Most sudden, accidental water and fire damage is covered — burst pipes, appliance failures, storm damage, fire and smoke. Coverage depends on your policy, but we'll document everything your carrier needs and help you find out.
What does it cost?
For insured losses, you're typically responsible for your deductible while we bill the rest to your carrier. We'll always explain the scope before we start — no surprise charges.
Are you actually certified?
Yes. Power Dry holds seven IICRC certifications, including Water Damage Restoration (WRT), Applied Structural Drying (ASD), Fire & Smoke Restoration (FSRT), and Health & Safety (HST), backed by eight years in the field.
What should I do right now, before you arrive?
If it's safe: stop the water source if you can find it, shut off power to wet areas, and don't walk through standing water near outlets. For fire or smoke, stay out until it's cleared safe. Then call us — we'll tell you exactly what to do next while we're on the way.
Water or fire in your home right now? Call Power Dry.
You don't have to figure this out alone. One call gets a certified restoration pro on the line, fast response to your door, and your insurance claim handled from start to finish. Calm, fast, done right.
Call Now — (224) 497-3851Fast emergency response · We bill your insurance directly · Serving Crystal Lake & McHenry County
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