Water Damage Restoration for Lake Forest IL

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Are you facing water damage at your Lake Forest home or business? We’re ready for your call.

It only takes a few minutes for a frozen burst pipe to flood the basement. Undetected leaks inside a wall can drip for days, causing extensive structural damage.

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Regardless of how water damage happens at your home or business, we’re here for you.

ServiceMaster by Zaba stands ready to answer your call with professional water damage restoration services for Lake Forest zip codes 60035 and 60045.

These are just a few examples of the water damage problems we solve for local residents.

  • Attic flooding caused by ice dam backups or roof leaks
  • Water damage behind walls due to leaking pipes
  • Floors and walls soaked from ruptured appliance hoses
  • Basement flood cleanup after pipes freeze and break
  • Collapsed ceilings due to overhead plumbing failures
  • Business properties flooded by fire sprinkler breakdowns
  • Property-wide contamination from sewage line backups
  • Interiors, contents and belongings damaged by floodwaters
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Our 7-Step Water Damage Restoration Process for Lake Forest Residents

1. Immediate Response and Inspection

Your call immediately dispatches our fully equipped service vans. Within 90 minutes, our industry-certified technicians arrive at your Lake Forest property. We quickly inspect all water-damaged areas and secure the property as needed.

2. Damage Assessment and Consultation

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Based on our damage assessment, we develop and share an action plan and timetable for restoring your home or business. This consultation gives you an overview of what to expect, and we also answer any questions you might have.

3. Advanced Water Extraction

Using advanced truck-mounted extraction systems, we pump out basements and remove water from crawlspaces. Our specialized vacuuming equipment takes care of residual water in subfloors, floors and carpets.

4. Water Damage Containment

Next, we contain the water damage and begin initial cleaning. During this mitigation phase, our teams tear out and dispose of ruined materials, such as crumbling drywall, water-damaged ceilings and buckled flooring.

5. Highly Efficient Structural Drying

Water damage mitigation also includes critical structural drying. We speed up the process with centrifugal air movers, axial fans, wood floor drying systems and heavy-duty dehumidifying equipment.

6. Final Cleanup and Remediation

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Using industry-approved products, our teams perform a final cleanup of all affected surfaces. We scrub, sanitize, disinfect and deodorize interiors. We also eliminate mold growth with certified remediation techniques.

7. Expert Property-Wide Restoration

This last step involves replacing torn-out walls, floors and ceilings. Our technicians take care of every detail so that your property is completely restored to its pre-loss condition.

We only consider the job done when we have your final approval.

Why Choose ServiceMaster by Zaba for Water Damage Restoration in Lake Forest IL?

We’re Here For You 24/7

When you need emergency water damage cleanup, we’re here for you 24/7. We answer our own phones and dispatch our teams to your doorstep within 90 minutes of your call.

You Can Trust Our Expertise

We’re proud to serve you with more than 85 years of combined industry experience. Our technicians are all IICRC-certified, highly trained and ready for all types of water damage emergencies.

We Help With Insurance Claims

Our in-house staff works with local and national insurance carriers every day. We can help you navigate the details involved in filing your water damage claim. Our assistance often speeds up the process.

Our Specialized Water Damage Cleanup Services for Lake Forest IL

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Black Water Mitigation

Our industry-certified technicians are highly trained in dealing with Category 3 black water damage from sewage backups  and floodwaters. When cleaning and decontaminating affected interiors, we strictly adhere to all OSHA and CDC standards.

Basement Flood Cleanup

Whether it’s the result an appliance breakdown, frozen burst pipes or torrential rain, we take care of flooded basements. We also clean salvageable contents stored downstairs.

Commercial Property Restoration

We quickly get your doors back open with expert commercial property cleanup. From water-damaged offices, showrooms and manufacturing floors to furnishings, equipment and inventory, we restore everything to its pre-loss condition.

Certified Mold Removal

Mold breeds in water-damaged materials within 24 hours. Our teams stop its spread with industry-certified techniques. We follow up with specialized mold remediation that prevents it from returning.

WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING

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
Outdtanding cleaning job by Carlos and Jerry on a 35 year old sleeper-sofa! I was amazed by how great it looked when they left and happy I decided to give this Servicemaster a call. Very professional crew - I'd hire them again in a heartbeat.
Susan Doroshow
Susan D.
03:01 22 Jun 24

Helpful Resources for Lake Forest Residents

Weather Forecast – Lake Forest

Severe Weather Preparedness – Illinois.Gov

Understand Your Flood Risk – FEMA

How much is the average cost of water damage restoration in Lake Forest?

Water damage restoration in Lake Forest costs between $3,000 and $8,000. We provide an accurate estimate based on our assessment of the property size and the extent of the damage.

Are cleanup and restoration costs the same for all types of water damage?

Expect to pay more for cleanup and restoration after damage caused by Category 3 water. This includes flooding resulting from weather events, sewage line backups, and toilet overflows.

What are the most common reasons for water-damaged properties in Lake Forest?

Plumbing problems are the most common sources of water damage. Examples include frozen burst pipes, supply line leaks, and pipe breaks. Storm flooding, snow melts and ice dam backups also result in water damage to local properties.

Does my homeowners insurance always cover water damage to the house?

As long as the water damage was caused by a plumbing failure, you should be covered. Damages from a natural weather event aren’t typically covered, but you can purchase protection through the National Flood Insurance Program.