What to Do When Your Basement Floods: 7 Critical Steps
Whether it was a plumbing failure, broken appliance or torrential rainfall, the basement flooded. What to do next depends on so many factors. You need to take action now. Water damage in a flooded basement creates immediate problems. The risk of a compromised electrical system is...
Attic Water Damage? Here’s What to Do Right Now
Because attics often contain essential plumbing and heating lines, and because they tend to be more exposed to the elements than the main living space, they’re vulnerable to frozen, burst pipes, moisture buildup, and ice dams. When these things occur, they can cause attic water damage. Fixing...
Chicago Basement Flooding: A Step-by-Step Guide for 2024
If you think it rained more than usual this year, you're right. The data is in on Chicago flooding in 2023. Torrential rains flooded Cook County early summer, and the President approved a disaster declaration for the region. You can count on it happening again this year. You...
Who Should I Call for a Water Leak in the Ceiling?
You’re minding your own business one day when you notice something troubling: a moisture stain on the ceiling of your home or a slow drip of water pooling on your floor. Now, you’re stressed about the cause of the leak, concerned about hidden water damage, and...
Burst Pipe in the Attic? Here’s What to Do Right Now
When a pipe leaks under the kitchen sink, it's a nuisance. When a water pipe bursts in the attic, it's a disaster. Soggy insulation makes it worse. Everything you've stored in the attic adds to the mess. While you try to figure out what to do...
Fire Damage Cleanup: 15 Do’s and Don’ts Every Homeowner Needs to Know
If you’re like most homeowners, you trust your smoke alarms. Many houses are protected by smart home security systems. You probably have a solid evacuation plan in place and emergency numbers in your contacts. We all do our best to be ready for the worst. Still,...
5 Steps for Effective Broken Pipe Flood Cleanup
Have you recently experienced a burst pipe in your home? If so, you’re likely dealing with standing water, flooding, and property damage. Don’t worry, though. You’re not alone. Here at ServiceMaster of Lake Shore, we restore Chicago homes after pipes burst all the time, so we understand...
Help! My Neighbor Caused Water Damage to My Home – What Now?
Your property is your most significant investment, and you want to protect it. Water damage can be one of the most significant risks for homes and apartments everywhere. If you’re experiencing water damage caused by a neighbor, you need to stop it in its tracks. Fortunately,...
Help! Water is Leaking into My Basement After Heavy Rain
If you’ve noticed water leaking into your basement after heavy rain, you need to act quickly. Whether it’s a small puddle or inches of standing water, water in your basement can be a significant problem for your home and everyone in it. Over time, standing water...
Help! My Crawl Space Flooded! What Do I Do?
Your crawl space is flooded. You’re staring at 6 inches of water and wondering what to do. Don’t worry – help is here. At ServiceMaster of Lake Shore, we restore flooded crawl spaces in Chicago homes when it rains heavily, so we understand every aspect of the...
What To Do When Someone Dies At Home In Chicago, Illinois
When someone dies, their departure leaves an emotional list of things to do. In addition to processing the death and tending to their mental health and well-being, the deceased person’s loved ones must also close out that person’s life. There is a funeral to plan, bank accounts...
Water-Damaged Foundation? What to Look For and How to Fix It
From spring-cleaning inside the house to cleaning gutters outside, you take good care of your home. The concrete slab that supports it doesn't seem to need much attention.Foundations are built to last, but they can develop serious problems.A water-damaged foundation threatens a home's structural integrity...
