Flooded Laundry Room in Chicago? Here’s What to Do
Whether it’s from a burst washer hose, a clogged drain, or a sudden plumbing leak, flooding in your laundry room can happen fast and cause major damage if not handled right away. At ServiceMaster of Lake Shore, we’ve been providing water damage restoration services in Chicago...
The Hidden Costs of Winter Flooding in Chicago Homes: What Insurance Won’t Cover
Chicago winters can be hard to predict, and climate change is making the weather even more extreme. Today, homeowners face a high risk of winter flooding, which can cause serious damage. When the worst happens, many are surprised to learn that their regular insurance doesn’t fully...
11 Warning Signs of a Busted Water Pipe
Burst pipes create plumbing disasters that quickly turn into huge cleanup jobs. However, a burst pipe often goes unnoticed until it causes serious water damage. Recognizing the warning signs can help prevent a wall collapse, ceiling cave-in, or worse. In this blog, we share how to recognize...
9 Reasons Pipes Burst (And How to Prevent This!)
A burst pipe can happen anywhere in a plumbing system. Supply pipes, distribution lines, hot water pipes and drain pipes are all vulnerable. How do pipes burst at the house or your business? In this blog, we delve into the causes of pipe bursts and provide practical...
Flood Damage in Downtown Chicago? Here’s What to Do
If you’ve experienced storm flooding, a flooded basement, or flooding anywhere in your home, you’re probably wondering what to do. You don’t want the damage to get worse, but you’re not sure how to begin addressing it. Don’t worry. You’re not alone. At ServiceMaster of Lake Shore, we...
Washer Leaking from the Bottom in Your Chicago Home? Here’s How to Fix It
A washing machine leak might start small, but if ignored, it can soak your floors, cause mold, and even damage wiring or drywall. And when your washer is leaking from the bottom, it's usually a sign that something needs attention now. At ServiceMaster of Lake Shore, we’ve...
Hot Water Heater Flooding? Here’s What To Do Right Now
Your water heater is one of the hardest-working appliances in your home, but did you know it’s also one of the most likely to cause water damage? If you’ve noticed pooling water, dripping valves, or other signs of flooding from your water heater, it’s essential to...
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...
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...
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! 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...
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