Content Packout and Restoration Services in Chicago, IL
We restore your belongings and peace of mind
Our Professional services
When disaster strikes, your personal belongings—furniture, family heirlooms, electronics, and irreplaceable keepsakes—often become damaged.
At ServiceMaster Restoration by Zaba, we specialize in professional content packout and restoration services across Chicago and the Suburbs.
Whether your property is impacted by water damage, fire, smoke, mold, or trauma, our local team ensures your items are carefully handled, fully restored, and safely stored until your home or business is ready for your return.
We offer the following:
Content Packout Services
- Detailed inventory and packing of belongings
- Transportation to our climate-controlled facility
- Secure short-term and long-term storage
Contents Cleaning and Restoration
- Cleaning and restoration of furniture, electronics, documents, and personal items
- Upholstery and carpet cleaning, including repairs and restoration.
- Specialized treatment for delicate items like artwork and antiques
- Deodorization and sanitization of items affected by category 2 water damage
On-Site Contents Services
- Assessment and restoration of structural contents
- Emergency removal of unsalvageable materialsl
- Temporary stabilization, board-up, and protective coverings
- Moisture detection and drying of built-in features like cabinetry and counters
What Can Damage Your Belongings?
- Flooding, burst pipes, and leaks saturate furniture, documents, and electronics.
- Smoke leaves soot and odors on belongings throughout your property.
- Water damage leads to rapid mold growth, affecting porous materials.
- Fire residues cause corrosion and discoloration on surfaces.
- Fire suppressants and contaminated water damage possessions.
- Damaged ceilings or walls crush or expose belongings.
- Undamaged items become compromised when mixed with affected belongings.
- Poor temporary storage causes additional moisture or pest damage.
- Longer exposure to contaminants makes damage more permanent.
Our 5-Step Content Packout and Restoration Process for Chicago Residents
ASSESSMENT AND INVENTORY
We thoroughly evaluate your property, documenting and photographing each item to track it accurately throughout restoration.
PROFESSIONAL PACKOUT
We carefully pack, label, and transport your belongings to our secure, climate-controlled facility, protecting them from further damage.
COMPREHENSIVE CLEANING AND RESTORATION
We use advanced techniques to clean, deodorize, and restore items damaged by water, fire, or mold, with the aim of returning them to pre-loss condition.
SECURE STORAGE
We keep your restored items safe in our secure facility until your property is ready, which helps maintain their condition during reconstruction.
REINTEGRATION AND UNPACKING
When your property restoration is complete, we return and unpack your belongings, helping you smoothly settle back into your home or business.
What Customers Say
About us
At ServiceMaster Restoration by Zaba, we understand that disasters can disrupt lives and damage cherished belongings.
Serving Chicago, IL, and its suburbs, our locally owned and nationally recognized team specializes in comprehensive content packout and restoration services for both residential and commercial properties.
We carefully inventory, clean, and restore your items, doing our very best to return them to their pre-loss condition.
Our team of certified experts takes care of every step in restoring your items with the attention to detail and quality we’re known for.
You can rely on us to protect and bring back your belongings, giving you one less thing to worry about during difficult periods.
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
How do I prepare for the packout process?
Before our team arrives, please set aside essential items you'll need immediately, such as medications, important documents, and valuables.
This ensures you have access to the most important items during the restoration process.
What items can you save?
We bring items back to life that most people would throw away. Our restoration methods safely restore most:
- Clothing
- Furniture of all materials (wood, metal, plastic, leather)
- Books and critical documents
- Photos and albums
- Kitchen essentials and fine dishware
- Kids' toys and stuffed animals
- Electronics and household appliances
- And more
Can I access my belongings while they are in storage?
Yes, you can access your items during the restoration process. We’ll coordinate with you to retrieve specific belongings as needed.
How long does the content restoration process take?
The duration varies based on the extent of the damage and the number of items involved. After an initial assessment, we provide an estimated timeline tailored to your specific situation.
Are all items salvageable after a disaster?
While we strive to restore as many belongings as possible, the success of restoration depends on the extent of the damage and the materials involved.
Items severely compromised (for example, by category 3 water damage/sewage backup) may be deemed non-restorable if they pose a biohazard threat, and we will communicate this during the assessment.
Will my insurance cover the cost of content restoration?
Most homeowners' insurance policies cover content restoration services. We work closely with your insurance provider to facilitate the claims process and ensure you receive the benefits entitled under your policy.
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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