When Your Attic Gets Damaged by Water or Fire, We’re Here to Help
Chicago’s weather is brutal on attics – winter cold followed by spring warmth creates condensation on rafters and beams, heavy rains seep through roof vents, and melting snow finds cracks around chimneys and eaves.
Left unchecked, this moisture soaks through insulation, feeds mold colonies on wooden joists, and puddles on the attic floor.
Ignore these signs, and you’re looking at rotted framing, black mold spreading into your living space, and repair bills that climb into the thousands.
Since 2008, ServiceMaster Restoration by Zaba has helped Chicago homeowners restore their attics that have been affected by water leaks, mold, fire damage, and flooding.
Cleaning and Decontamination
- Removal of contaminated insulation and debris
- Cleanup of rodent droppings and biohazard materials
- HEPA vacuuming of all attic surfaces
- Deep cleaning and sanitizing of wood framing and surfaces
- Odor removal and air quality improvement
Mold Remediation
- Mold inspection and assessment
- Containment to prevent cross-contamination
- Safe mold removal from wood and insulation
- HEPA air filtration and air scrubbing
- Sanitizing and prevention treatments
Water Damage Restoration
- Removal of wet insulation and damaged materials
- Drying of wood framing and structural components
- Air movers and dehumidifier setup
- Detection of hidden moisture from roof leaks or condensation
- Repairs to restore affected areas
Real Results: How We Restored a Lincoln Park Home After Mold and Water Damage in the Attic
A homeowner in Lincoln Park contacted ServiceMaster Restoration by Zaba after noticing a strong musty odor from their attic. A roof leak combined with poor ventilation had caused water damage and mold growth throughout the space.
Our team responded quickly to inspect the attic, remove contaminated materials, and restore the area before the damage spread farther.
Inspection and Containment
- Insected the attic to identify moisture, mold, and damaged materials
- Installed containment barriers and protected access areas to prevent cross-contamination
Insulation Removal and Cleanup
- Removed all mold-contaminated insulation and debris
- Safely bagged and transported materials out of the home
- HEPA vacuumed all attic surfaces to remove residual particles
Cleaning and Drying
- Cleaned and sanitized all exposed wood framing and surfaces
- Applied antimicrobial treatments to prevent future mold growth
- Set up air scrubbers and dehumidifiers to fully dry the attic
The Outcome
We completed the attic cleanup, sanitation, and drying within three days and confirmed moisture levels had returned to normal.
Our team removed all contaminated materials, improved air quality, and worked with the homeowner’s insurance provider to support the claim process.
The attic was left clean, dry, and ready for new insulation installation.
Serving Chicago Homeowners with Experience and Care
85+ years of combined experience handling attic cleaning, mold, and water damage
We handle the entire process from insulation removal, biohazard removal, mold removal, water remediation and sanitization.
Fast response across Chicago and nearby suburbs from our teams based in Niles, Skokie and Buffalo Grove
Licensed, bonded, insured, and IICRC-certified technicians
Locally owned company backed by a trusted national restoration network
Dedicated project manager overseeing your job from cleanup through repairs
We follow safety protocols to avoid cross-contamination and ensure full functionality of your attic.
What Customers Say
Alvaro Gonza I highly recommend servicemaster by zaba, they took care of a recent flood damage in my home, the service and communication was exceptional. Lisa Fremont Professional from start to finish. Jorge Daniel castro This is the second time I've used ServiceMaster. I needed the walls and ceiling in my kitchen to be removed due to a water leak from the unit above me. They were super cautious of my furniture and covered everything with plastic. I hired them to do my reconstruction as well and am extremely happy with my new cabinets! Barney Cruz I had 4 inches of standing water in my basement. ServiceMaster was able to pump all the water out of the basement and cleaned and sanitized my floors and walls. I’m extremely impressed by how quick they worked and how clean they left my basement! madeline kim I used ServiceMaster for a recent water damage issue. They helped me with my insurance claim and handled all aspects from packing out my home, mitigating and repairs. Thank you ServiceMaster by Zaba, I highly recommend them !!! Edwin Munoz Service Master Restoration work was excellent on time professional very clean respectful Employees and very detail in the service that they provide for you. They answer any questions you have And are very helpful And willing to assist you. And their services Was wonderful. sondra graton After a fire, that caused a lot of smoke damage, Fernando the GM, went above and beyond helping us navigate not only the clean up process,but all questions we had. The crew is professional and thorough cleaners. I highly Service Master. Andres Ortiz While we were out of town our vanity mirror fell and turned on our sink faucet. Water was running for days, we're not sure when it happened, the fire department was alerted when the house sensors got wet and set off the alarms. our neighbor came over when she saw the fire department. We were called immediately. Our agent highly recommended neil at service master. He came out with a huge team and a general manager. I felt very comfortable with him and all office staff to get the job done while we were still out of town. My neighbor checked in on them until we returned. 80% of my entire house was gutted. I have a lot of custom wall paneling, crown molding and trim. They were able to save it all. They also did my packout and duct work cleaning. Everyone at service master was extremely knowledgeable and professionaland very helpful. Maurice Williams I had a burst pipe in the middle of the night and one of my guest rooms was damaged. Service Master was able to get a crew to me first thing in the morning. Everyone was super helpful and treated my home as if it was their own while doing the necessary work. Aden Zrod A week after I purchased this property it flooded with 12 inches of water. The previous owner left the basement full of stuff that was ruined by the flood. It was all getting thrown away but now the process was even harder. My State Farm insurance agent had a Servicemaster rep give me a call because I wanted to opt out of flood insurance. It was only a courtesy call to explain the process of mitigating and repairing a flooded basement. I reluctantly signed up for flood insurance just in case....Oh man I am glad I did; this flood situation was a nightmare, and the additional expenses would have been devastating if I didn't have insurance. I immediately called them after all my failed attempts of trying to get the water out. That 15 minute-call saved me thousands of dollars. Servicemaster by zaba rocks! the team was great and they saved me a huge headache. I highly recommend them and I am so grateful for my State Farm agent.
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