Commercial Fire Damage Restoration Chicago, IL
Full-service | 24/7 Emergency Services
Professional Services You Can Count on
As a full-service commercial fire restoration contractor, ServiceMaster Restoration by Zaba has the emergency availability and expertise needed to restore your property to pre-fire conditions.

Emergency services
- Rapid response mobilization for commercial properties
- Fire damage assessment
- Emergency board up and tarping services to secure the premises
- Water damage cleanup, drying, and restoration to prevent mold growth
- Smoke and soot removal
- Mold removal and remediation
- Demolition and debris removal
- Complete reconstruction to restore business operations swiftly

Structural Cleaning
- Thorough cleaning of the entire commercial property
- Remove soot from walls, ceilings, and structural elements including crown molding and baseboards
- Detailed cleaning of floors, doors, windows, and other flat surfaces, including windowsills and countertops
- Restoration of fire-damaged commercial carpets and replacement of affected carpet pads when necessary
- Cleaning and sanitizing of ventilation and duct systems or HVAC units
- Inspection and repair of electrical and plumbing systems affected by fire damage
- Sanitization and disinfection of restrooms, kitchens, and other high-traffic areas to ensure safety and hygiene

Content Cleaning & Pack-out Services
- Cleaning and restoration of commercial soft goods, including drapes, office furniture, and upholstery
- Detailed cleaning of all commercial appliances and electronics
- Restoration and drying of crucial business documents and records
- Thorough cleaning of shelving, furnishings, office desks, and light fixtures
- Secure packing out of content that cannot be restored on-site
- Salvaging and restoring essential business equipment such as computers, servers, printers, tablets, and smartphones
- Recovering vital business documents, files, logbooks, tax records, and more, ensuring continuity of business operations
Signs that Your Commercial Property May Need Fire Damage Repair
When a fire strikes your Chicago business, the damage can be extensive and overwhelming. Recognizing the signs of fire damage early on allows you to address issues promptly, ensuring your commercial property remains safe and secure.
- Persistent smoke odors throughout the building
- Visible soot and ash deposits on walls, ceilings, and surfaces
- Discolored or charred walls
- Warped or melted building materials
- Damaged electrical wiring or outlets
- Electrical Issues
- Malfunctioning HVAC systems due to smoke and soot infiltration
Our 7-Step Fire Damage Restoration Process for Chicago Business
Our team uses a proven process to repair fire damage. Here are the seven steps we follow:
EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PRE-CLEANING
With headquarters in Chicago, Skokie, and Buffalo Grove, our teams respond to emergencies 24/7. Our fully stocked fleet vans arrive on the scene within 90 minutes of your call.
FIRE DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
We perform a thorough inspection of all damage to assess the structural integrity of your commercial property and evaluate the condition of your business assets.
IMMEDIATE PROPERTY SECURITY
Fire damage often makes it impossible to close windows and doors, and it compromises the strength and stability of walls and roofs. Our fire restoration process addresses these problems with secure board-up services that ensure the physical safety of the property.
CONTENT CLEANING AND PACK-OUT
Next, our team will begin content cleaning. We will provide thorough, comprehensive cleaning for all textiles, surfaces, and items that can be saved.
WATER DAMAGE RESTORATION
Water left over from extinguishing a fire permeates infrastructure and saturates furniture and equipment. Our technicians use industry-proven equipment to take care of water damage cleanup and restoration.
SMOKE & SOOT REMOVAL
We carefully clean and thoroughly sanitize everything with specialized smoke and soot mitigation products and techniques. This protects your health and prevents ongoing soot exposure.
COMPLETE PROPERTY RESTORATION
Our teams replace the flooring, deep clean tile, repair baseboards, and repaint ceilings. We handle all aspects of the project with industry-established fire damage restoration procedures and standards.
What Causes Fire Damage in Chicago Businesses?
Fire damage happens for a variety of reasons. Here are some of the most common ones:
- Electrical malfunctions and short circuits
- Overloaded power strips and extension cords
- Improperly stored flammable materials
- Heating equipment and system failures
- Kitchen equipment fires in restaurants and cafeterias
- Smoking materials and discarded cigarettes
- Faulty or outdated wiring
- Equipment and machinery overheating
- Arson and intentional fires
- Improper use of space heaters

What Customers Say
Alvaro Gonza2024-05-02 I highly recommend servicemaster by zaba, they took care of a recent flood damage in my home, the service and communication was exceptional. Lisa Fremont2024-04-03 Professional from start to finish. Jorge Daniel castro2024-03-21 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 Cruz2024-03-21 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 kim2024-03-12 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 Munoz2024-01-18 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 graton2023-12-28 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 Ortiz2023-12-17 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 Williams2023-12-09 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 Zrod2023-12-09 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.

About us
ServiceMaster Restoration by Zaba is proud to be locally owned, nationally recognized, and trusted by property owners across Chicago, IL, and the suburbs.
You can depend on us for full-service professional fire damage restoration tailored specifically for commercial properties in Chicago.
Our industry-certified team is trained to handle all aspects of the cleanup process, ensuring your business is back to its best as quickly as possible.
We take pride in the excellent commercial services we offer to our valued customers, including structural cleaning, smoke odor removal, and content restoration.
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WHY CHOOSE SERVICEMASTER BY ZABA
85+ Years of combined experience
Emergency response
within 60-90 minutes
Insurance preferred
24/7 Live answering
1-Year warranty
on construction
Licensed, bonded, insured, IICRC certified
FAQs
Is there an average cost for fire damage restoration?
The cost of fire damage restoration varies depending on the extent of the damage and the size of your commercial property. Each situation is unique, and our team at ServiceMaster Restoration by Zaba provides a thorough assessment to give you an accurate estimate tailored to your specific needs.
Are DIY soot and smoke stain cleanup safe after a property fire?
We strongly recommend against DIY fire damage cleanup. The chemicals and microparticles generated by smoke and soot make this kind of work very hazardous to your health.
How do insurance claims for commercial fire damage work?
Navigating insurance claims for commercial fire damage can be complex. Our team at ServiceMaster Restoration by Zaba assists you throughout the process, working directly with your insurance company to ensure that your claim is handled smoothly and you receive the support you need to restore your business.
Serving The Chicago Area For More Than 85 Years
With three prime locations, we are uniquely positioned to provide a rapid 24 hour response to fire and water damage emergencies, as well as specialty cleaning requests, in all of Chicagoland and suburbs including Evanston, Northbrook, Buffalo Grove, Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, and more.
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