Restoration Projects
65+ years of combined experience have taught us how to handle any property restoration challenge in Chicagoland.
Explore our recent projects to see how we’ve brought properties back to life after a water or fire disaster.
See Our Restoration Work in Action
Our Recent Restoration Projects in Chicago & Suburbs
Streeterville, Chicago Condo Restored After Upstairs Water Leak
When a broken toilet supply line in the unit above caused major water damage, this Streeterville homeowner turned to ServiceMaster Restoration by Zaba.
Our team responded fast, removed all wet materials, and fully dried and sanitized the home.
Read the full case study to see how we restored each room and helped the homeowner return to a safe, clean space.
Restoring an Old Town, Chicago Condo After a Bathroom Leak
When a plumbing issue in the master bathroom flooded this Old Town condo, water spread through both floors.
The homeowner contacted ServiceMaster Restoration by Zaba right away. Our team showed up fast, removed all the water damage, and got the place ready for repairs.
This case study walks through how we restored each room and helped the homeowner move back in.
Lincoln Park, Chicago, Townhouse Restored After Rooftop Patio Drainage Failure
A clogged scupper box on the rooftop patio sent water into this Lincoln Park townhouse, soaking the second-floor bedroom and closet below.
The homeowner called ServiceMaster Restoration by Zaba after hours, and we mobilized immediately. Our crew removed all damaged materials, dried the structure in four days, and left the home ready for rebuilding.
Here’s how we handled this top-down water intrusion.
How We Restored a Two-Story Home in Niles After a Crawlspace Fire
When a fire broke out in the crawlspace beneath this Niles home, smoke and soot spread throughout both floors, leaving walls, ceilings, and furniture covered in residue.
Our team cleaned the crawlspace, removed damaged drywall and insulation, and used professional equipment to treat lingering smoke odors.
Read the full case study to see how we cleaned the affected rooms and helped restore the home after the fire.
How We Restored a Flooded Basement in Niles, IL, After a Sump Pump Failure
A failed sump pump caused extensive water damage throughout a Niles, IL, basement, affecting multiple rooms, walls, insulation, flooring, and built-in features.
We removed water-damaged drywall, insulation, baseboards, and tile, cleaned and sanitized affected surfaces, and dried the property.
See how our team completed the water damage mitigation in six days.
How We Restored a Skokie Home After a Burst Pipe Flooded the Kitchen and Dining Room
A burst pipe beneath the kitchen sink caused water damage to this Skokie home’s kitchen and adjoining dining room, affecting walls, flooring, and fixtures.
Our team removed damaged materials, cleaned and sanitized affected surfaces, and installed professional drying equipment.
Read the full case study to see how we helped restore the home.
How We Restored a Multi-Story Skokie Property After Extensive Fire and Smoke Damage
A fire spread across multiple floors of this Skokie property, causing extensive fire, smoke, and water damage throughout the building.
Our team removed damaged drywall, insulation, and flooring, cleaned smoke residue, and secured the damaged roof with a temporary tarp.
Read the full case study to see how we handled the cleanup and helped restore the property.
How We Restored a Multi-Story Buffalo Grove Home After an Electrical Fire
An electrical fire in the foyer of this Buffalo Grove home caused extensive fire, smoke, soot, and water damage throughout the property.
Our team removed damaged walls, ceilings, and flooring, cleaned smoke residue from structural surfaces and belongings, and used professional equipment to address lingering odors and moisture.
Read the full case study to see how we cleaned and restored the home after the fire.
How We Restored a Buffalo Grove Apartment After an Upstairs Hot Water Tank Leak
A leaking hot water tank in an upstairs unit caused water damage to the apartment below, affecting ceilings, walls, and flooring in several rooms.
Our team removed damaged drywall, ceilings, carpeting, and flooring, cleaned and sanitized affected surfaces, and installed professional drying equipment.
Read the full case study to see how we handled the water damage and helped restore the apartment.
Albany Park, Chicago, Hookah Lounge Restored After Fog Machine Fire
A malfunctioning fog machine started a fire at this Albany Park hookah lounge, sending smoke through the space and triggering the sprinklers.
We responded quickly, cleared the fire debris, eliminated the odor, and dried out the structure so the owners could reopen.
Here’s how we handled the restoration from start to finish.
Wauconda, IL Senior Living Center Restored After Multi-Unit Smoke Damage
When a Lake County senior living center resident fell asleep with a lit cigarette, the resulting fire triggered the sprinkler system and filled the building with heavy smoke.
Management called ServiceMaster Restoration by Zaba immediately. We arrived within the hour and began emergency mitigation to protect residents and avoid the need for temporary relocation.
This case study walks through how we handled a large-scale fire, smoke, and water damage restoration project inside an occupied senior facility.
Norwood Park, Chicago Bank Restored After Burst Pipe
When a pipe failed inside a Chicago bank the day after Christmas, water spread quickly through the vault room, teller area, lobbies, and more.
The bank called ServiceMaster Restoration by Zaba at 9 p.m., and we mobilized our team immediately and got to work.
This case study walks through how we handled a large-scale commercial water damage restoration project.
