Flood Damage Cleanup Lake Forest IL

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Are you facing flood damage at your Lake Forest home or business? We’re here to help.

When a frozen burst pipe in your basement floods the downstairs, water damage affects everything from your home’s foundation to appliances and stored boxes.

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When severe storms push floodwaters into your commercial property, you’re left with soaked interiors, flood-damaged equipment and ruined inventory.

Both situations are overwhelming, but we’re here to help. Our teams take care of flood damage cleanup in Lake Forest zip codes 60035 and 60045 with these services and more.

  • Emergency water extraction and cleanup for flooded basements
  • Property-wide restoration after flooding from plumbing system breakdowns
  • Storm flood damage cleanup for residential and commercial properties
  • Cleanup and restoration for properties flooded by fire sprinkler systems
  • Industry-certified decontamination for interiors flooded by Category 3 water

Regardless of the type of flooding or the size of your property, you can depend on ServiceMaster by Zaba for emergency flood cleanup and expert restoration.

Request a flood damage inspection now.

Our 7-Step Emergency Flood Cleanup Process for Lake Forest

1. Flood Damage Inspection

Your call dispatches our teams to your Lake Forest door within 90 minutes. Our technicians arrive in fully equipped service vans and inspect all flood-damaged interiors and adjacent areas.

If necessary, we secure the property by boarding up broken windows and doors. We can also tarp storm-damaged roofs.

2. Assessment and Action Plan

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Based on our damage assessment, we draw up an action plan outlining flood cleanup and restoration for your home or business. We also include a proposed timeline for job completion.

You’re welcome to review our plan. We’re happy to answer your questions and address any concerns you might have.

3. Immediate Water Extraction

We start by removing flood water with advanced truck-mounted extraction systems. The equipment quickly pumps out flooded basements and crawlspaces.

Our technicians take care of residual water in carpets and floors with specialized wet vac equipment. We can often apply our extraction techniques to salvageable furnishings and soft goods.

4. Water Damage Mitigation

This step contains floodwater damage and ensures a safe working environment. Our teams remove and dispose of crumbled drywall panels, soaked insulation, ruined carpets and warped flooring.

As we work, we identify areas that need additional tear-out before remediation and begin setting up drying equipment.

5. Property-Wide Structural Drying

Our structural drying techniques greatly reduce the spread of floodwater damage and unhealthy mold growth.

We set up industrial-grade equipment, including axial fans, centrifugal air movers and specialized dehumidifiers. Our wood floor and subfloor drying systems speed up the process.

6. Remediation Cleanup and Mold Removal

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Floodwater remediation work covers final cleaning of all affected surfaces and interiors. We finish with sanitizing, disinfecting and deodorizing techniques, using OSHA-approved products.

Our teams also eliminate mold growth with highly effective, industry-certified removal techniques.

7. Detailed Interior Restoration

Once your home or business is completely clean and dry, we finish our process with property-wide interior restoration. Our technicians rebuild walls, replace floors and reassemble ceilings.

We take care of every detail and finish with a thorough post-restoration cleanup. When we have your final approval of our work, we know we’ve done our job and thank you for your business.

Don’t let flood damage sit. Speak to an expert now.

Why Choose ServiceMaster by Zaba for Flood Damage Cleanup in Lake Forest, IL?

Emergency Dispatch 24/7

Our in-house staff answers your call day or night. Our teams are dispatched immediately and arrive at your door in 90 minutes or less, ready to get the job done.

Certified Flood Damage Cleanup

We clean and restore your flood-damaged property with 85 years of combined experience. Our technicians are all highly trained and IICRC-certified.

Service You Can Trust

As a locally owned business, we’re proud to be a part of the Lake Forest community. You can always trust us to serve you with our professional and personal best.

Our Specialized Flood Damage Cleanup Services for Lake Forest IL

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Highly Effective Mold Removal and Remediation

Mold is a serious type of secondary flood damage that must be addressed immediately. Our mold removal and remediation process is industry-certified and highly effective, even in properties flooded by Category 3 water.

Emergency Extraction for Flooded Basements

We take care of basement flooding with powerful truck-mounted extraction systems and advanced drying equipment. Our teams restore finished and unfinished basements, and we clean salvageable contents stored downstairs.

Flood-Damaged Commercial Property Cleanup

We clean, sanitize, deodorize and restore commercial properties after all types of flooding. Our restoration expertise includes cleaning salvageable business records, inventory, electronics, equipment and more.

Category 3 Water Damage Cleanup and Decontamination

Often referred to as black water, Category 3 water leaves behind dangerous levels of pathogens and chemicals. Whether it results from storm flooding or a sewage backup, we completely restore contaminated interiors, adhering to all OSHA and CDC guidelines.

What Customers Are Saying

Their staff was incredible when we had a tricky double-insurance claim on our basement when a plumber left a sewage pipe cap off (twice!) in the span of 3 months. It was several months of back and forth with insurance and their staff, Brittney especially, went to bat for us, helped walk the field agents through the estimate, did 3-way phone calls, and even met and did a follow up review of the estimate on-site with their adjuster. They never dropped a ball, and were quick and tidy with the remediation. We can't thank them enough for the perfect customer service when navigating a really rough insurance claims process.
Tara Clarke
Tara C.
16:58 10 Dec 24
They fixed damages in my bathroom from a burst pipe and did a fantastic job. I also got my carpets cleaned by them and they came out great. They have such a friendly staff and I’d definitely book again. I recommend!
Jojo C
Jojo C
15:58 27 Nov 24
I called ServiceMaster when my basement flooded.  They helped me file a claim and assisted with the tear out , dry out and repairs. I was very happy with their service and would highly recommend them.
Paola Contreras
Paola C.
15:56 27 Nov 24
I called ServiceMaster restoration by Zaba when my parents basement flooded on a weekend and they were very professional and respectful over the phone and in person when they got to my parents home. They took care of everything and it looks and feels brand new I couldn’t be happier with the service I received. Jerry one of service pros was very knowledgeable and was very kind. This company is great. They don’t price gouge! Prices are more than fair. I would recommend to all my family and friends.
gaby Nah
gaby N.
16:14 22 Oct 24
I had some water damage occur in my kitchen; Floors were ruined, drywall was ruined, and cabinets were ruined. I put in a claim with my insurance, and they sent out Carlos and Jerry.I had the best experience with these Carlos and Jerry. They came in and looked lover all the affected area that had water damage. I thought I would be getting an estimate, but they were able to rip up the wet floors and remove the wet walls within the same day.We did run into an issue where Serviced Master found what was presumed to be asbestos tile in the affected areas. I felt like it was the end of the world, because we know all know it's crazy expensive to get that taken care of; But Service Masters work with a 3rd party company - Bluestone Environmental, Inc, who were able to come out and confirm, that it was asbestos. and they were able to set up times and dates, and a time frame of when things could get rolling with the rest of the removal.Carlos and Jerry were so nice, and explained everything that had to happen, down to a "T". They answered all of our questions, let us know what the next steps would be and gave us a heads-up that we would be getting notified about moving our stuff out of the house to that they could work. Carlos and Jerry set up dehumidifiers and fans to dry up all the water (over a span of 4 days). They took away all the destroyed materials, which was lovely, because it wasn't sitting in our driveway. And they sprayed the affected areas with a liquid to prevent mold from growing.Like I said, my boyfriend and I loved the experience we had with them, and we would call upon this team, heaven forbid, we ever needed a water mitigation team again.
Jillian Andersen
Jillian A.
16:12 06 Aug 24
Eric and Chantal were so polite and respectful. Provides excellent service. I will happily use your services again and refer you to my friends!
Evelyn Harris
Evelyn H.
18:08 27 Jun 24
Ryan and his crew were totally professional. Punctual, efficient and thorough. I've used Service Master twice with water mitigation in my basement in the last three months and totally satisfied. Excellent follow up from the office too! (Thank you, Renee!).
paul torricelli
paul T.
15:16 26 Jun 24

Helpful Resources for  Lake Forest Residents

Current Weather Forecast – Lake Forest

Severe Weather Prep Tips – Illinois.Gov

Flood Insurance Information – FEMA

Lake County – Flood Info & Safety

How much does it cost to clean up flood damage in Lake Forest?

The average cost of flood cleanup in Lake Forest ranges from $3,000 to $8,000. Typical costs vary depending on the extent of flood damage, type of flooding and how long interiors remained exposed to water.

Is it safe to clean my flooded home or business by myself?

No. Floodwaters are classified as Category 3 black water because they contain pathogenic bacteria and dangerous chemicals. Always leave hazardous cleanup to industry-certified professionals.

What type of flooding does homeowners insurance cover?

Your homeowners policy should cover flooding from plumbing failures, such as frozen burst pipes or broken fire sprinkler systems. Coverage for storm flooding can be purchased through the National Flood Insurance Program.