Water Damage Restoration Lincolnwood, IL
Do you have water damage at your Lincolnwood, IL home or business? We can help.
These are just a few examples of the water disasters we take care of every day.
• Water damage caused by leaking roofs and clogged gutters
• Commercial property flooding due to broken fire sprinklers
• Structural damage resulting from ruptured plumbing behind walls
• Water-damaged hardwood floors, trim and subflooring
• Kitchens and laundry rooms soaked by appliance failures
• Basements flooded by frozen burst pipes or heavy snow melts
• Black water contamination resulting from sewage backups
• Residential and commercial property damage after storm flooding
• Water-damaged personal items and business contents
You don’t have to deal with the aftermath of water damage by yourself. Our teams are standing by 24/7, and we’re just around the corner. ServiceMaster by Zaba in Lincolnwood stands ready to help with industry-certified cleanup and restoration.
Our 7-Step Water Damage Restoration Process for Lincolnwood Residents
1. Property-Wide Inspection
We begin our water damage restoration process with an inspection of your home or business. Our teams determine the extent of damages and address any safety issues, such as buckled ceilings or dangerous debris.
2. Assessment and Action Plan
Based on our assessment, we develop a restoration action plan, share the details and answer your questions. We want you to know what to expect, including the scope of work and estimated time for job completion.
3. Water Damage Mitigation
This step focuses on stopping the water damage from spreading any further. We use powerful truck-mounted systems to extract standing water and specialized vacuum equipment to remove residual water.
4. Material Tear-Out and Disposal
Next, we remove unsalvageable materials, including crumbling drywall, soaked ceilings and ruined carpets. Our teams adhere to all city codes covering demolition and disposal. As we work, we identify and address secondary water damage.
5. Applied Structural Drying
We take care of structural drying using industrial-grade equipment. Our teams set up heavy-duty axial fans, high-volume air movers, hardwood floor drying systems and specialized desiccant dehumidifiers.
6. Cleanup, Sanitizing and Deodorizing
Water damage cleanup involves thoroughly scrubbing down all affected areas. We follow up with property-wide sanitizing and deodorizing procedures. Our water damage services also include eliminating mold with certified removal and remediation techniques.
7. Complete Water Damage Restoration
Finally, we replace torn-out materials in ceilings, walls and floors. Our teams also clean salvageable personal items and business contents. We handle every restoration detail with professional pride. When we’re done, your property is restored to its pre-loss condition.
We Specialize in Category 3 Water Cleanup
Sewage backups and storm flooding cause a dangerous type of water damage. In both cases, the water is highly contaminated with pathogens and chemicals. Often called black water, it poses serious health risks. We specialize in cleaning up all types of Category 3 water damage.
Our technicians are industry-certified and highly experienced dealing with hazardous situations. We apply OSHA-compliant techniques to clean, sanitize and deodorize surfaces affected by Category 3 water. Our teams are on call 24/7 for this type of emergency.
We Restore Water-Damaged Basements
A flooded basement is a homeowner’s nightmare. Whether it’s caused by storm flooding, burst pipes or broken appliances, we handle it. We immediately address the situation with our truck-mounted extraction system that quickly pumps out all standing water.
Our teams take care of water-damaged basements in Lincolnwood homes and businesses, and we restore finished basements to their pre-loss condition. We also clean and recover salvageable contents stored in the basement.
Our Mold Remediation Services Are Industry-Certified
Mold is often an issue after water damage. It permeates porous materials, causes structural damage and generates unhealthy airborne spores. We solve mold problems, including toxic black mold, with industry-certified techniques.
Our mold removal process cleans up all fungal growth. Our remediation process makes sure it doesn’t return. We restore the healthy interiors and indoor air quality you expect in your home or at the workplace.
Why Choose ServiceMaster by Zaba for Water Damage Restoration in Lincolnwood?
When you’re facing cleanup and restoration after water damage, you want to know exactly what to expect.
Our on-site inspection and summary gives you an accurate overview of all work and costs involved in restoring your property.
We take care of all types of emergency water damage repairs with years of industry experience.
Our IICRC-certified teams handle water damage cleanup and mitigation in homes and businesses with the latest equipment and advanced technologies.
We quickly restore your Lincolnwood property to its original condition, and we restore your peace of mind.
Trying to figure out the insurance claims process can turn into a property owner’s nightmare.
You don’t have to deal with it by yourself. Our staff specializes in navigating all the details involved in filing your claim.
You have the peace of mind that comes from working with the best. Insurance carriers trust ServiceMaster Lincolnwood because of our Quality Restoration Vendor status.
WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING
Helpful Water Damage Resources for Lincolnwood Residents
10 Day Lincolnwood Weather Forecast
How to Protect Your Home from Water Damage
Flood Preparedness – Ready.gov
The cost of cleaning up water damage in a Lincolnwood home averages between $3,000 and $8,000. Typically, the cost is based on total square footage of water-damaged areas.
Yes. Cleaning up Category 3 water impacts the final cost. Other factors that might affect cleanup costs include how long ago the water damaged occurred, the extent of mold growth and structural issues.
If you can do so safely, turn off the electricity to water-damaged areas. Document your losses with photographs. Don’t dispose of ruined items until after the insurance adjuster makes an inspection.
In most cases, yes. There are a few exceptions. For example, storm flooding isn’t covered by homeowners insurance. If a plumbing problem is determined to be the result of neglect, you may not be covered.