Chicago Cleaning & Restoration Blog

Do I Have to Use an Insurance Company Recommended Restoration Company?

July 12, 2024May 14, 2018

After experiencing water, fire or other residential or business damage, you’re probably going to have numerous discussions with your insurance company. If the provider agrees to cover some or all of the restoration process costs, the company will supply you with the name of their recommended choice for restoration provider. But are you locked in …

Choosing Between a General Contractor and a Water Damage Specialist

September 17, 2024May 3, 2018

When your home or business has been affected by a water leak, flood or another type of moisture-related problem, your first thought may be to call a general contractor. However, a general contractor may not be the best solution to quickly, effectively or economically resolve your water damaged property. What’s the best alternative to hiring …

Types of Mold & How They are Affecting Your Home

September 29, 2023February 28, 2018

Types of Mold & How They are Affecting Your Home Mold is present all around us. Some forms pose no threat to humans, while others — like the dreaded black mold — can cause serious health effects like chronic fatigue or coughing. As a homeowner, it’s essential to always be on the lookout for mold …

How Do I Know if I Need Mold Remediation?

December 15, 2022February 19, 2018

How Do I Know if I Need Mold Remediation? How can you tell if you have mold? And how do you know if you can get rid of mold yourself versus hiring a professional? When dealing with mold, it’s important to understand when and where it can pop up and your role once it is …

How to Repair a Water Damaged Cabinet

September 17, 2024January 26, 2018

How to Repair a Water Damaged Cabinet With water damage in your kitchen and bathroom, it’s not just enough to fix the leaking, but you also need to fix the water-damaged cabinets — including unattractive staining, warping and weakened structure. These issues are common and, if the damage is mostly cosmetic and minimal structural issues, …

Renters’ Rights to Water Damage in Chicago, IL

January 29, 2025January 23, 2018

Renters’ Rights to Water Damage in Chicago, IL Renting a home or apartment offers benefits like not having to keep up with expensive renovations or making costly repairs, but there can be fuzzy lines between who is responsible for water damage in a rental unit — the renter or the landlord? It depends on factors …

How to Fix Water Damage Under the Kitchen Sink

January 20, 2025January 8, 2018

How to Fix Water Damage Under the Kitchen Sink Updated: June 21, 2024 Water damage under the kitchen sink is a common problem for homeowners. Fortunately, fixing the damage is easier than you think. Slight damage can be fixed at home quickly on a weekend afternoon. With the right tools — that you can commonly find in your …

How to Prevent Water Damage to the Exterior of Your Home

September 17, 2024December 28, 2017

How to Prevent Water Damage to the Exterior of Your Home Damage caused by water is one of the most costly expenses a homeowner can encounter. If you want to save yourself — and your house — from incurring a hefty expense due to a water disaster, double down on safety precautions to ensure your …

A Guide to Chicago in the Winter

September 17, 2024December 14, 2017

A Guide to Chicago in the Winter Whip out your pom-pom hats and bundle yourself in layers of thermals, scarves, and jackets — winter is here! Whether you’re a self-proclaimed winter fanatic or have a little bit of difficulty stepping foot outside in any temperature below 70°F, there’s no shortage of adventures and activities in …

How To Prevent Pipes From Freezing in a Vacant House

February 19, 2025November 24, 2017

Guide to Frozen Pipes During the chillier winter weather, many homeowners and landlords dread the effects that come with colder climates. A frozen water line not only means an inability to access water, but also a colossal mess that can initiate the formation of mold and mildew, flooding and architectural damage. Need an answer …

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