Our Professional services

Water damage spreads fast – don’t wait to call for help.

A ceiling leak won’t fix itself – and the longer you wait, the worse it gets. You’re looking at sagging drywall, mold growing where you can’t see it, and potentially dangerous electrical problems.

That’s why our certified crews are available 24/7 throughout Chicago. We’ll stop the leak, dry everything out, and get your ceiling back to normal.

Here’s how we do it:

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Damage Inspection & Action Plan

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Water Extraction & Cleanup

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Drying & Structural Restoration

How to Know Your Ceiling Has Water Damage

Our Restoration Process

Our expert team uses a proven 5-step process to repair ceiling water damage efficiently and effectively. Here’s how we help Chicago residents restore their homes:

What's Causing Water to Leak Through Your Ceiling?

Chicago’s combination of aging buildings, harsh winters, and sudden storms makes ceiling water damage a common problem.

When water gets trapped above your ceiling, it doesn’t take long for stains, sagging drywall, or dangerous mold to develop.

Some of the most common causes include:

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Real Results: How We Fixed a Water-Damaged Ceiling in a Downtown Chicago Apartment

When a burst pipe in the unit above caused Category 2, Class 2 water damage in a downtown Chicago apartment, the tenant called us in to handle the cleanup.

Our team arrived quickly and got to work containing the damage and drying out the space.

Bathroom (Source Area):​
- Covered all surfaces and protected contents with plastic
- Removed partial baseboards and two small bump-in walls
- Detached the cam light trim
- Tore out the entire ceiling over the shower and half the remaining ceiling
- Cleaned and sanitized the floor, wall studs, and joist system
- Set up 3 air movers to begin the drying process
Open Concept Living & Dining Room:
- Moved and protected contents
- Removed partial baseboards and completed a 2-foot flood cut
- Tore out all laminate and engineered flooring (continuous through both spaces)
- Cleaned and sanitized subfloor and wall studs
- Placed 3 air movers and 1 dehumidifier for proper drying
Hallway:
- Set up containment and moved contents as needed
- Removed all baseboards and performed a 2-foot flood cut
- Cleaned and sanitized floors and walls
- Installed 2 air movers
Laundry Room:
- Detached bi-fold doors and washer/dryer stack
- Completed a 2-foot flood cut on the wall shared with the bathroom
- Cleaned and sanitized all affected areas
Drying Process:
- A total of 8 air movers and 1 dehumidifier ran continuously
- The apartment was fully dry in just 4 days
- All areas were left clean, sanitized, and ready for repairs with no lingering moisture or odor

Thanks to our fast response and detailed restoration process, the apartment was quickly restored with no further damage or disruption to the tenant.

Why Choose ServiceMaster by Zaba?

Emergency crews at your door in 60 to 90 minutes

Licensed, bonded, insured, and IICRC certified

We bill your insurance directly to simplify claims

24/7 live answering with immediate dispatch

85+ years of combined local restoration experience

One-year warranty on all repairs

Payment plans available if you’re paying out of pocket

What Customers Say

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Lisa Stoery
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The crew that did our furniture and carpeting were AMAZING! They were extremely thorough and went above and beyond the call of duty. I would highly recommend them to anyone!
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Sid
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I dealt with Brittney, who was both very competent and very pleasant to deal with. She also has a very strong work ethic: I emailed her with a follow-up inquiry, not knowing that she had at that point gone on maternity leave. I received a very prompt and courteous reply from Brittney, who was obviously still checking work email while on mat leave, updating me as to her status and providing me with alternate contact information. I was impressed.
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Ashley kerlin
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Our summer home in Wilmette experienced several burst pipes due to the cold temperatures, regardless of the high heat kept in the home, the cold breeze came in under the doors and froze pipes overnight. I called Servicemaster at the direction of my insurance and they were able to handle the disaster that was left behind after all the pipes leaked. I highly recommended them.
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Mark Gold
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These are the folks to call. Fast, efficient, and professional. They came over quickly, showed me what was needed and gave me an estimate. Fernando was great, a real pro and a nice guy. They left everything spotless and made sure everything was ready for the new dry wall and plastering. They made the whole process seamless. It was a water leak that's now just history.
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Patricia Alvarado
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I was out of town over the weekend and returned to several burst pipes, there was ice on the walls, ceilings and floors. Although I left the heat on 70 and exposed as many pipes to heat as I could, my heater decided to malfunction at some point. I received an alert on my app that the heat was off but I was already flying home and did not expect anything to freeze. This is not what you want to come home to at 8pm at night. The only one that answered the phone and was able to come out that night was servicemaster. We went over the process of water damage remediation, insurance and how to manage the chaos. Servicemaster was also able to get me a heating guy to repair the system and discuss it with my insurance company as they were skeptical that I had any heat, fortunately servicemaster assisted me with the documentation I needed. Thank You Servicemaster by Zaba!!
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Phil Chapleau
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Had a sofa bed cleaned and protected by this ServiceMaster. They were prompt, professional, polite and worked fast.
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Natalia Herrera
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ServiceMaster Chicago took care of my water damage services, we also needed to pack all of our belongings in order to do the repairs and they packed our stuff for us. The repairs took a while to get on schedule but mainly because our insurance adjuster dragged his feet, I was really happy that servicemaster advocated on our behalf to get everything covered on the repairs, the insurance adjuster didn't want to pay for anything. Our home looks beautiful and the repair process was painless. Also, a big "thank you" to the office staff who accommodated my request for some boxes that I needed to grab from their storage facility in Chicago, it was really easy to work with them.
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Xck Brm
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The worst part about renting are the things your landlords don’t tell you. Little did we know upon move in, but there was a way for water to get into our unit thru the roof, and sure enough after a particularly heavy snow we started noticing water damage in the ceilings, which was a clear indicator of larger problems. Lucky for us (and our property manager), ServiceMaster was able to guide us thru effective mitigation and helped save our new space. Not only were they fast and effective, they were extremely caring and understanding. I could not recommend a company more, especially when you’re in need of work done effectively and expediently. Thank you again, ServiceMaster. All of our belongings would like to thank you as well.
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Elyse Roldan
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had a burst pipe, called service master at the direction of state farm. was very pleased with their services.
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Baruch Tuman
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Service Master was hired by our insurance company. Fernando and his team were punctual, professional, personable and very helpful for the mitigation work we needed done. Thank you!

FAQs

How much does ceiling water damage restoration cost in Chicago?

Most ceiling water damage jobs cost between $3,000 and $8,000.

The cost depends on the size of the affected area, how much drywall or insulation needs replacement, and whether mold or contaminated water is involved.

The longer you wait, the more expensive it gets.

Will my homeowners insurance cover the costs?

Usually, yes. Most homeowners insurance policies cover sudden water damage like ceiling leaks, as long as it's not due to neglect or flooding from outside.

Every policy is different, so check with your agent. We’re happy to help with documentation and direct insurance billing.

Can I get financing for repairs?

Yes. If you’re paying out of pocket or waiting on an insurance payout, we offer flexible financing through GreenSky.

You don’t have to delay important repairs - we’ll help you get started right away.

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