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? 3 Steps to Fix the Problem
A washer leaking from the bottom can be a serious issue unless you fix it quickly. Like a leaky dishwasher or other appliance, a leaky washer can damage your floors, cause mold growth, and lead to other safety hazards, like electrical shock risk. If you suspect your...
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...
Has Your Bathroom Flooded? Here’s What to Do Now
Nothing is more dread-inducing than coming home after a long weekend away to discover that your child left a tap running all weekend. It’s almost as bad as finding out the toilet is clogged after you flush and watching the water lift up over the lid...
