water mitigation

What is Water Mitigation? A Complete Guide [2025]

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 ...
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stagnant water in chicago home

Stagnant Water: Why It’s Dangerous and How to Get Rid of it

Homeowners know how important it is to keep the house and yard in top shape. Commercial property owners and managers recognize how building upkeep impacts ...
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frozen outdoor faucet

Frozen Outdoor Faucet? Here’s How to Fix the Problem

You probably don’t give much thought to a frozen outdoor faucet this time of year. It can happen overnight, result in rupture pipes, and leave ...
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wet walls

Help! My House Has Wet Walls – What Should I Do?

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 ...
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microwave fire

My Microwave is on Fire – What Should I Do? (3 Steps to Take Right Now)

Microwave fires are common, and they can cause massive damage when they do occur. According to the National Fire Protection Association, microwaves cause 4% of ...
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protein fires

Protein Fires: Everything You Need to Know

Burning the evening meal ruins dinner plans, but it doesn’t usually result in a kitchen filled with smoke and flames. A protein fire doesn’t produce ...
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washing machine flooded in chicago home

My Washing Machine Flooded the House! What Should I Do?

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 ...
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garbage disposal leaking

Help! My Garbage Disposal is Leaking – What Should I Do?

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 ...
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Basement Flooded? Here’s Who to Call Right Away

Heavy rains and bad sump pumps aren’t the only reasons basements flood. Burst pipes fill the downstairs with water. A broken washing machine turns the ...
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