Water Damage Restoration for Highland Park, IL
Do you have water damage at your Highland Park home or business? We can help.
Whether it’s the result of a plumbing failure or bad weather, water damage spreads quickly. Secondary damages set in almost immediately, making the situation worse.
We know. When residents in Highland Park need help after a water emergency, they call us.
They trust ServiceMaster by Zaba to get things back to normal. You can too. We’re available 24/7, ready to provide water damage restoration services in Highland Park zip codes 60035 and 60040.
These are just a few examples of the types of water damage we take care of every day.
- Attics and ceilings damaged by water from roof leaks
- Flooding in basements after frozen pipes thaw and burst
- Drywall and wood framing ruined by hidden plumbing leaks
- Laundry room and kitchen water damage from broken appliances
- Business interiors soaked by broken fire sprinkler systems
- Black water cleanup after toilet overflows or sewage backups
- Category 3 floodwater contamination in homes and businesses
- Water damage resulting from first responders extinguishing fires
Our 7-Step Water Damage Restoration Process for Highland Park Residents
1. Immediate Inspection and Assessment
We begin with an inspection of all affected areas at your Highland Park home. Our technicians assess the extent and type of water damage to interiors and contents. If necessary, we secure the property by boarding up windows and tarping the roof.
2. Action Plan and Personal Consultation
Our assessment is quickly developed into an action plan for restoring your home or business. We want you to be comfortable with our process, so we consult with you, explaining our plan and proposed job schedule.
3. Standing and Residual Water Removal
Using advanced truck-mounted extraction systems, our technicians remove standing water from flooded basements and crawlspaces. We take care of residual water with specialized vacuum equipment.
4. Initial Cleanup and Damage Mitigation
Next, we clean up debris and tear out materials that can’t be salvaged. Mitigation often includes removing crumbled drywall, buckled flooring and ruined carpets. This step contains secondary damages and preps interiors for remediation.
5. Property-Wide Structural Drying
During mitigation, our technicians set up industrial-strength drying equipment. Heavy-duty axial fans, centrifugal air movers and desiccant dehumidifiers operate 24/7 until all affected areas are thoroughly dry.
6. Water Damage and Mold Remediation
Using field-proven products, our teams scrub, sanitize and deodorize water-damaged interiors and surfaces. We also take care of fungal growth with certified mold removal and remediation techniques.
7. Complete Interior Restoration
With this last step, we return your home or business to its pre-loss condition. Walls, floors and ceilings are rebuilt and restored with professional attention to every detail. When we’re done, we accompany you on a final walk-through to ensure your approval of our work.
Why Choose ServiceMaster by Zaba for Water Damage Restoration in Highland Park, IL?
You can depend on us for an immediate response to your call 24/7. We’re standing by, ready to dispatch our water damage technicians with an arrival time of 90 minutes or less.
All our team members are IICRC-certified, highly trained and bring years of field experience to the job. Our expertise covers it all, from property-wide restoration to Category 3 water decontamination.
When you call us, you speak with real people. We’re part of the local community and truly care about your situation. For example, we can help with your homeowners insurance paperwork.
Our Specialized Water Damage Cleanup Services for Highland Park, IL
Flooded Basement Water Extraction
We take care of standing water in basements with powerful truck-mounted equipment. Our flooded basement services include cleaning salvageable contents stored downstairs.
Mold Removal and Remediation
It only takes 24 hours for unhealthy fungal growth to take hold in water-damaged materials. We eliminate mold and stop its spread with industry-certified removal and remediation techniques.
Business Property Restoration
Our scalable restoration services help water-damaged businesses reopen as quickly as possible. Our expertise covers all property types, from single-unit storefronts to large commercial operations.
Category 3 Black Water Mitigation
We disinfect and restore homes and businesses impacted by Category 3 water. Whether it’s the result of sewage backup or storm flooding, our teams respond to black water emergencies 24/7.
WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING
Helpful Resources for Highland Park Residents
10-Day Forecast – Highland Park
Severe Weather Prep – Illinois.Gov
Reducing Your Flood Risk – FEMA
The cost of water damage in Highland Park averages between $3,000 and $8,000. We can give you an accurate estimate after an on-site inspection.
The final cost of water damage restoration may be higher than average if it’s the result of Category 3 black water. Duration and extent of damages can also impact the cost.
Water damage is usually caused by plumbing failures, include pipe leaks, frozen pipe bursts, supply line backups and broken appliances. Storm flooding is also a source of water damage in Highland Park.
Homeowners insurance covers water damages that result from a plumbing or appliance breakdown. It doesn’t cover damages caused by storm flooding or heavy snowmelts. You can purchase coverage for natural weather events through the National Flood Insurance Program.