SCCS NWI

06/18/2026

"The finest mitigation crew this side of the Mississippi." 💪- Mick Nowarita, Project Manager with SCCS NWI

He's on site in Valpo at a finished basement that had a water backup, soaked drywall, soaked carpet. The fix: clear the contents, flood cut the wet drywall, pull the carpet, treat with antimicrobial, then dry it out before mold has a chance.

The culprit? No sump pump, and no backup system to catch the overflow. With these storms rolling through NWI, that's a gap worth closing before the next big rain.

Got water in your basement? Call or text us at 219-779-8198 or visit www.sccsnwi.com/water-damage-restoration

06/17/2026

This is what one failed sump pump did to a fully finished basement.

Watch the flood cut go in: we remove the soaked drywall to a set line above the water mark so the wall cavity behind it can dry out and are tearing out the floor, instead of trapping moisture and growing mold.

We've got air movers running to dry the structure underneath, because moving fast is how you stop mold before it starts.

This was all day one on site. Yesterday we showed you the start, here's the full walkthrough of the damage. The dry-out and rebuild come next, so keep following.

Water damage? Call Vinnie at 219-779-8198. SCCS NWI, local and on call 24/7 across Northwest Indiana.

06/16/2026

A finished basement in Chesterton, dry on Friday. A failed sump pump over the weekend, and now we're tearing out drywall and flooring to prevent even more damage.

The homeowners lost power this past weekend. When the power went out, the sump pump went with it, leaving water with nowhere to go but into the basement.

We're on site removing soaked drywall, pulling up damaged flooring, and beginning the drying process before moisture can spread and create bigger problems. The longer water sits, the more damage it can cause.

This is part one. Stay tuned for the progress.

Quick tip: If your basement relies on a sump pump, consider a battery backup system. One power outage is all it takes.

If you have water in your home, call Vinnie directly at 219-779-8198. SCCS NWI is available 24/7 to help homeowners throughout Northwest Indiana.

08/19/2025

Quick PSA about water intrusion in your home!

Check out Vinnie Nowarita’s video.

07/23/2025

Problem solving is what we often do best! This is a situation where a new homeowner felt sick as soon as she entered her home. The mold was supposed to have been mitigated prior to closing, but our air quality testing showed high mold levels and the presence of stachybotrys. We were able to put a plan together to tackle the mold problem and I couldn't be happier with the results!

04/09/2025

We are honored to be featured in the April 2025 edition of Northwest Indiana Real Producers magazine. Check out this great feature that tells the story of how we got started and the family values that guide the way we do business.

04/01/2025

We are excited to be the featured partner in this month’s issue of Northwest Indiana Real Producers magazine.

New month, new issue of NWI Real Producers! Check out April’s cover featuring Mike Tezak, broker/owner of Realty Executives Premier!

Rising star Ashley Nicole ⭐️

Partner Spotlight Vinnie Nowarita of SCCS NWI

+Event Recap from our Toast to the Top 300 of 2025 at South Shore Jaguar Land Rover

📸 Melinda Nicole Photography

✏️ Downing of College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving Merrillville

Northwest Indiana Real Producers is a platform that Connects, Elevates, and Inspires the real estate community.

Agents DO NOT pay to be featured. They earn it and are nominated.

Businesses are only allowed to advertise after a top agent has recommended them.

We would love to hear your nominations and recommendations!

03/11/2025

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02/24/2025

Are you not feeling well at home? We can help to determine if mold is the culprit. Learn about mold testing directly from our founder, Vinnie Nowarita, and visit www.sccsnwi.com for more information.