How to Fix a Ceiling with Water Damage: 3 Effective Steps
Have you noticed spots, stains, discoloration, or sagging areas in your ceiling? If so, ceiling water damage could be the cause. For many homeowners, ceiling water damage is a nightmare scenario. Fortunately, there are ways to protect your home, minimize the extent of the damage, and reclaim...
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...
What Does Water Damage in a House Look Like?
Water damage is a considerable danger for a home, and it happens more frequently than you might realize. According to the Insurance Information Institute (III) reports that water damage and freezing accounted for 23.8% of all reported homeowners insurance losses in 2018, and that the average...
Your Complete Water Damage Restoration Checklist
Burst pipes, basement floods, and HVAC leaks can wreck your home in minutes. For decades, our team at ServiceMaster of Lake Shore has helped Chicago homeowners recover from water damage safely and quickly. We’ll walk you through exactly what to do after water damage, including step-by-step cleanup,...