Chicago Cleaning & Restoration Blog

Common Misconceptions About Carpet Cleaning in Chicago

September 17, 2024February 24, 2015

Cleaning your carpet is crucial to prolonging its life. But how often should you clean your carpet? Can you clean your carpet yourself or should you rely on a professional carpet cleaning service? And why do your carpets need cleaning even if they do not appear dirty? These are just a few of the many frequently asked …

Hiring a Professional Chicago Water Damage Company vs. DIY Restoration

July 12, 2024February 13, 2015

Between magazines, television shows, and the Internet, more and more homeowners are jumping on the do-it-yourself bandwagon for everything from home repair to interior decorating to cooking. Still, there are some things that should be left to the professionals, like Water Damage Restoration. Benefits of Professional Water Damage Restoration Chicago Ease the Burden: Water damage can be extremely …

Avoiding Winter Water Damage in Chicago

April 9, 2021December 16, 2014

Last week, we outlined several preventative maintenance tasks to help prepare your home for the coming winter. The mixture of warm air inside your home and freezing or near-freezing air outside can lead to leaky roofs, burst pipes, and costly water damage. Because of this, we recommend the following additional preventative measures: Avoiding Winter Water Damage Winterize …

Fall Maintenance Tips to Prepare Your Home for Winter in Chicago

April 9, 2021December 4, 2014

Fall is in full swing, which means winter isn’t far behind. Are you ready? More importantly, is your home ready? The freezing cold temperatures, rain and snow of winter, can wreak havoc on your homes if you are not careful. Fortunately, with a little preparation and keeping the following tips in mind, you and your home …

Clogged Gutters Can Lead to Water Damage This Winter in Chicago

April 9, 2021November 26, 2014

Out of sight, out of mind: when was the last time you cleaned your gutters? These simple devices are designed for one purpose and one purpose only: to carry water from your roof to a safe, designated area. However, if your gutters are not cleaned regularly they cannot adequately do their job, which can lead to …

Woke Up to Flooded Basement in Chicagoland? Get Help Fast!

July 12, 2024May 21, 2014

May and its infamous showers may be in the rear view mirror, but rain is always in the forecast. And you know what that means? The risk of water damage is ever-present. When heavy rains are too much for your sump pump to handle, you could wake up to find yourself dealing with a Flooded Basement. When this …

Why Choose an IICRC Certified Chicago Water Restoration Company?

July 12, 2024April 15, 2014

The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification, better known by the acronym IICRC, is a certification and standard-setting nonprofit organization for the inspection, cleaning and restoration industries. In order to achieve IICRC-certified status, a water damage restoration company must meet a strict list of criteria, including: Present accurate information to consumers Conduct business with …

Chicago Flood Damage Specialist | Call ServiceMaster of Lincoln Park

July 12, 2024February 1, 2014

Even if you live in an area in Chicago with a “low risk” of flooding, there is still a risk. Flood damage is one of the most common hazards in the United States. It is important to be aware of these hazards. Remember, flooding risk isn’t based on history; it’s based on several factors including: Rainfall …

Blizzard and Storm Damage Calls for Cleanup and Restoration!

July 12, 2024December 19, 2013

Chicago storm and water damage restoration by ServiceMaster of Lincoln Park It was only last February when severe blizzards swept across the center of the nation, leaving hundreds of motorists stranded, countless accidents, vehicles off the road, and hundreds of airline flights cancelled. Fox News reported over 150 people waiting out the storm at the …

Fire Restoration Tips: Managing Fire and Smoke Damage | Chicago Area

July 12, 2024November 10, 2013

Chicago Fire Restoration Services by ServiceMaster of Lincoln Park According to the National Fire Protection Agency, 370,000 fires were reported in 2011, which caused over $6.9 billion in property damage. Response time matters when it comes to restoring your home or business to its pre-fire condition. If a fire disaster should occur in your Chicago …

ELIZABETH HAYDUK

20:29 21 Jul 21

This ServiceMaster team was very well managed, effective and pleasant in a time that is difficult for a homeowner. In... my case, they went above the call of duty moving a significant amount of contents stored in the water damaged area.read more

Candy Haan

16:52 04 Sep 20

Service Master scheduled an in-home visit within 24 hours, came and did an infrared and moisture meter analysis and... provided me with on the spot results. They were professional and courteous and I highly recommend them.read more

Lori Alexander

15:59 09 Dec 19

ServiceMaster was fantastic to work with. They were prompt, courteous and got the job done efficiently. I would... definitely work with them again!read more

Andrew Pincus

13:49 17 Oct 19

Dan and team responded quickly to our water damage and offered us a more practical approach than another vendor. The... machines arrived next day and the drying worked as expected. Dan was responsive to our questions and walked us through each step in the process.read more

Samspring Spring

03:03 27 Jul 19

I recommend ServiceMaster of lincoln park to everyone. I had a water damage in my basement and Dan responded to my call... quickly. He inspected the damage and provided the estimate the same day. The crews came out to do the work, and they were very professional doing the water mitigation in my basement. Thank you all for the great job.well done!read more

S Valentino

17:21 23 Jul 19

I would not give this company SERVICE MASTER OF LINCOLN PARK even 1 star. Their idea if cleaning a wood floor was to... MOP THE FLOOR. When they came out for an estimate they said they CLEANED FLOORS not ran a mop over the floor. When I said you can’t just mop the man said well they don’t scrub floors!!! That’s so ridiculous! I am so upset at their false promise of cleaning. This same man who came out for the estimate saw paint splatters on the floor and I told him they were new. He didn’t say anything about not being able (or the fact they they don’t WORK at getting them out).But when they came to do the job he said his boss told him not to do anything but mop the floor and that won’t get the paint off. MOPPING ALSO IS NOT CLEANING THE FLOOR ...ITS JUST MOVING DIRTY WATER AROUND. Worst case of misrepresentation of work that I have ever seen. The part of the floor that they ran their dirty mop over isn’t even remotely clean. But they are not bashful about charging an arm and a leg.They advertise that people should have this “cleaning” done every so often to get their floors really clean. THIS IS THEIR IDEA OF REALLY CLEAN! Swishing a dirty mop over the floor!!!! I asked them to leave. Now I am in a terrible situation with one day left before I have someone move in. I hope this review will help someone else not get duped into hiring them!read more

Sharon Lee

18:51 01 Feb 19

I had the most awesome experience with Service Master of Lincoln Park, David and Andrew were wonderful!! They made the... devastating stress of my water damage so much easier to get through. They went above and beyond in their help and kept me sane! I am an Insurance Agent that has recommended Service Masters to my clients for many years and have always had good feedback from clients. The professionalism and kindness by David and Andrew was outstanding. I very much appreciate all that you do!read more