Flooded Basement Cleanup Chicago
Full-service, 24 hour emergency restoration. We bill your insurance directly.
Do You Have Water in the Basement? Let Us Help
When you’re dealing with a flooded basement, every second counts—don’t wait. Our IICRC-certified team is highly trained to restore your finished or unfinished basement quickly and efficiently, whether the damage is minor or severe.
Emergency services
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Rapid response
mobilization - Flood damage inspection
- Sewage backup cleanup
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Leak detection (plumbing leaks
& burst pipes) - Moisture mapping
- Emergency board up
- Water extraction and drying
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Flood cleanup for basements
and crawl spaces - Applied structural drying
- Decontamination
Content Cleaning & Packout Services
- Clean & pack out your property’s water-damaged soft goods.
- Store items in a temperature-controlled warehouse.
- Clean and restore appliances and electronics.
- Restore and dry all essential documents and papers.
- Art restoration for damaged pieces.
- Clean shelving, bookshelves, light fixtures, and furnishings
- Pack out and either recycle or dispose of all home content we cannot restore.
Flood Damage Restoration
- Sanitization and disinfection
- Odor removal
- Drywall repair and restoration
- Carpet and padding removal and replacement
- Baseboard and trim removal and replacement
- Fixture removal and replacement
- Power wash floors
- Removal and replacement of damaged wood floors
- Drying and dehumidification
- Final cleaning to get your home “move-in ready.”
Signs of Basement Water Damage
If you’re dealing with water in the basement, it’s time to call the pros immediately. But even after the water has receded, there are subtle signs you should still watch out for, such as the following:
- Damp or musty odors
- Visible mold growth
- Standing water or dampness
- Warped or buckling floors
- Peeling, Bubbling, Cracked Paint
- Water stains on walls or floors
- Increased humidity levels
- Foundation cracks
- Malfunctioning sump pump
- Efflorescence on walls
Our 7-Step Restoration Process for Chicago, IL & Suburbs
Our comprehensive process covers all aspects of basement flood cleanup from initial inspection to final reconstruction:
DETERMINE THE SOURCE
We start your recovery with a property inspection that identifies the cause of your basement flooding. We determine the source, quickly develop an action plan, and explain all necessary repairs.
NOTIFY YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY
As a preferred Quality Restoration Vendor, we enjoy solid professional relationships with local and national carriers, so we help you navigate the claims process.
START WORK RIGHT AWAY
We’re ready to start basement flood cleanup and restoration when we arrive at your front door. Our fleet vans are fully stocked with the equipment and gear necessary to begin your recovery immediately.
WATER EXTRACTION, DRYING, AND DEHUMIDIFICATION
Our teams use a combination of truck mounts and high-performance extractors for water removal. Once we’ve cleared out the water, we take care of water damage restoration.
PULL UP SOAKED FLOORING
Wet carpet needs to be pulled up as soon as possible to minimize the chance of a mold outbreak in its fiber and backing. We also pull up the padding and determine how much material can be saved.
ADDRESS SHEETROCK, BASEBOARDS, AND INSULATION
Soaked baseboards swell, and wall framing becomes water-damaged. We tear out all affected materials, salvage as much as possible, and clear the way for restoration.
CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND RESTORE
We use specialized equipment designed for heavy-duty property cleanup, and we work with industry-proven products formulated to sanitize and recover furnishings and belongings.
What Causes Basements to Flood in Chicago?
Basement flood happens for a variety of reasons. Here are some of the most common ones:
- Heavy rainfall
- Poor drainage systems
- Sump pump failure
- Sewer backup
- Foundation cracks
- Faulty gutters and downspouts
- Hydrostatic pressure
- Plumbing leaks
- Improper grading
- Snowmelt and ice dams
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.
We are trained and industry-certified to handle every aspect of flood damage restoration, ensuring your property is returned to its pre-loss condition efficiently and effectively.
We take pride in the excellent residential and commercial restoration services we offer our valued customers, addressing all your needs with expertise and care.
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
Does insurance cover basement flooding?
Typically, most policies cover 100 percent of water damages excluding your deductible. However, be sure to check coverage details with your agent.
How do I clean up a flooded basement?
Use a disinfectant to disinfect the walls, floors, and furniture that came in touch with the flood water. Let them dry and then repeat.
Is it safe to enter a flooded basement?
You need to assess how dangerous the situation is before you enter your basement. If there is water already collected, you could be at risk for an electric shock if the water has come into contact with an outlet or wiring. Be careful.
What are the dangers of basement flooding?
Floods are incredibly dangerous events, full of potential health hazards. Even a minor flood in your Chicago basement can present the following risks:
1. Electrocution
If you make physical contact with floodwaters before your home is fully disconnected from the grid, you could be electrocuted.
Appliances, electrical outlets, and other electrical components should not be used or retouched until a licensed electrician or restoration expert has assessed the space and deemed it safe for entry.
Never go into a flooded building until this has happened.
2. Drowning and Injury
Did you know that it only takes 6 inches of fast-moving water to knock over an adult and just 12 inches to move a vehicle?
Floodwaters are a powerful force, and entering them in any setting poses a real risk of drowning or bodily harm.
3. Contamination
In addition to being powerful, floodwaters are also dirty. Water that backs up into your home or business may contain raw sewage, trash, pathogens, or other biological hazards. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
“Floodwater contaminated by microbes may contain bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and helminths. Exposure to these pathogens can cause illnesses ranging from mild gastritis to serious diseases such as dysentery, infectious hepatitis, and severe gastroenteritis.”
Since flood water saturates materials, even coming into contact with areas where the floodwater has receded may place you in contact with biological threats.
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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