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.
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
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.
Services Tailored to Your Property
A single plan of action can’t fit all businesses and facilities. We customize our work to your specific Chicago business and property type. Our commercial client list includes:
- Residential Apartments
- Condominium Complexes
- Student Housing
- Senior Living Communities
- Mixed-Use Developments
- Shopping Malls
- Supermarkets and Grocery Stores
- Specialty Retail Stores
- Department Stores
- Convenience Stores
- Skilled Nursing Facilities
- Assisted Living Facilities
- Memory Care Facilities
- Hospice Care Centers
- Rehabilitation Centers
- Hospitals
- Outpatient Clinics
- Urgent Care Centers
- Dental Clinics
- Diagnostic and Imaging Centers
- Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Centers
- Manufacturing Plants
- Warehouses and Distribution Centers
- Food Processing Plants
- Chemical Plants
- Oil Refineries
- Steel Mills and Foundries
- Primary and Secondary Schools
- Colleges and Universities
- Technical and Vocational Schools
- Private Tutoring Centers
- Research Institutes
- Laboratories
- Hotels and Resorts
- Restaurants and Cafés
- Entertainment Venues
- Spas and Wellness Centers
- Theaters and Concert Venues
- Corporate Offices
- Shared Office Spaces and Co-working Centers
- Government Offices
- Financial Institutions and Banks
- Real Estate Offices
- Airports and Airline Offices
- Train and Bus Stations
- Car Rental Agencies
- Shipping and Logistics Centers
- Parking Structures
- Municipal Buildings
- Courthouses
- Police and Fire Stations
- Libraries
- Community Centers
- Churches and Temples
- Mosques
- Synagogues
- Religious Schools
- Stadiums and Arenas
- Amusement Parks
- Movie Theaters
- Bowling Alleys
- Gyms and Fitness Centers
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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.
Chicago Neighborhoods
- Albany Park
- Avondale
- Andersonville
- Bridgeport
- Budlong Woods
- Bucktown
- Edgebrook
- Edgewater
- Edison Park
- Elmwood Park
- Gold Coast
- Grant Park
- Humboldt Park
- Hyde Park
- Irving Park
- Jefferson Park
- Lakeview
- Lincoln Park
- Lincoln Square
- Logan Square
- Loop
- Magnificent Mile
- Millennium Park
- Noble Square
- Northalsted
- North Park
- Old Town
- Pilsen
- Portage Park
- River North
- Rogers Park
- Roscoe Village
- Sauganash
- South Loop
- South Shore
- Streeterville
- Ukrainian Village
- University Village / Little Italy
- Uptown
- West Loop
- West Town
- Wicker Park
- Wrigleyville
Chicago Suburbs
- Des Plaines
- Evanston
- Glencoe
- Harwood Heights
- Highwood
- Hoffman Estates
- Glenview
- Golf
- Kenilworth
- Kildeer
- Lincolnwood
- Libertyville
- Morton Grove
- Niles
- Norridge
- Northbrook
- Park Ridge
- Rosemont
- Schaumburg
- Skokie
- Wilmette
- Winnetka
Lake County
- Arlington Heights
- Barrington
- Buffalo Grove
- Deerfield
- Highland Park
- Lake Bluff
- Lake Forest
- Lake Zurich
- Lincolnshire
- Mundelein
- Palatine
- Riverwoods
- Vernon Hills
- Wheeling
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