Heavy rain filled the basement with water. You didn’t notice leaks under the kitchen sink until you smelled the mold. A broken fire sprinkler at work soaked office ceilings, walls and floors. There are countless causes of water damage in Chicago homes and businesses, but they all have one thing in common: They leave you […]
Whether it’s dripping from an appliance or seeping through the walls, you need to take care of basement water damage right away. For over 15 years, we’ve restored flooded basements in the Chicago area. This guide is designed to help you reclaim your home. Before You Get Started Before you start with DIY basement water […]
A flooded warehouse can stop business in its tracks. You’re looking at soaked inventory and wet equipment. Receiving and delivering critical goods becomes a logistical nightmare. Between the flooded warehouse and a wrecked schedule, you need a plan. As Chicago’s leading restoration company, we can help. Based on our experience handling commercial water damage and […]
If you have an apartment ceiling leak, you need to act fast to resolve it and repair the damage. Fortunately, we’re here to help. At ServiceMaster Restoration by Zaba, we have over 85 years of combined experience in the water damage restoration industry. In this blog, we’ve compiled that expertise to offer an overview of […]
Heavy rains fill the basement with floodwater. Leaks behind the bathroom wall create mold growth that quickly spreads. A broken fire sprinkler system at work soaks offices, furniture, and equipment. These are just a few examples of property disasters that need professional water mitigation, which is different from water restoration. This guide covers everything you […]
Wet walls inside the house are always a bad sign. You notice flaky paint or peeling wallpaper. Dark spots on walls are damp to the touch. A musty, moldy odor spreads through your home. Why are the walls wet? How do you fix them? This guide covers everything you need to know about moisture in […]
Just ask anyone who’s had to live the coin-op laundry life, having a washing machine in your home is wonderful — that is, until it breaks. If your washing machine flooded, it’s not just inconvenient but it can cause extensive water damage, too. Fortunately, there are things you can do to stop your washing machine […]
Are you noticing wet spots in the cabinets under the sink? You might be dealing with a leaking garbage disposal. Here at ServiceMaster Restoration by Zaba, we have more than 85 years of combined experience helping Chicago-area customers address water damage caused by garbage disposals. In this blog, we’ll share our top tips to address […]
Dealing with a water-damaged commercial building is never easy. Whether you’re the owner or manager, you have to make important decisions. Time isn’t on your side. Closing off part of the property can be a huge inconvenience. An extensive shutdown costs time and revenue. Are you ready to solve the problems that come with cleaning […]
A broken water pipe is every homeowner’s worst nightmare, and for a good reason: A burst pipe can wreak havoc, causing extensive damage to your floors, ceiling, walls, and subfloors. If your water pipe burst, knowing who to call is essential. In this post, we’ll walk you through some of the reasons pipes burst, what […]