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...
How to Choose a Water Damage Restoration Contractor in Chicago
You can't predict a water damage emergency. Whether it's a flooded basement at home or a plumbing breakdown at your business, you're caught off guard. You can be prepared with a simple proactive strategy: knowing who to call before the worst happens. Advanced planning makes it easier...
Chicago Basement Flooding: A Step-by-Step Guide for 2026
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...
A Fire Damaged My Condo in Chicago – What Should I Do Next?
Have you experienced a fire in your condo due to an appliance malfunction or perhaps a fire in the unit above? At ServiceMaster of Lake Shore, we provide comprehensive condo fire restoration services for residents throughout Chicagoland, so we understand how stressful this situation can be. We’ve...
9 Important Water Damage Restoration Tips
Water damage is every homeowner’s worst nightmare. Unfortunately, it can happen to anyone. And, when it does, you need to know how to respond. Here at ServiceMaster of Lake Shore, we restore water damage in Chicago homes and businesses each day with comprehensive water damage cleanup...
Drywall Water Damage Repair in Chicago, IL: A Complete How-to Guide
Drywall is a common feature of most homes and apartments in Chicago. Also called sheetrock, drywall is a gypsum panel with tough paper on the inside and outside. They're much easier and faster to work with than older building products, like lath and plaster. Any drywall ever...