Talk about getting in the Christmas Spirit! Team Zubricki helped with the delivery and set up of decorations for Laura Comer’s Company- Parkview Events at TAO Chicago Restaurant and Night Club downtown for the Winter Holiday. From Christmas backdrops to giant ornaments, we had the pleasure of being a part of getting all of these festive items delivered and ready to go for all to enjoy!
Parkview Events specializes in experiential marketing event design, specifically fabrication and decor, brand activations, and VIP experiences in the Chicagoland area. What a fantastic time we all had partnering with these folks!

Continuing education classes are mandatory for insurance agents, and we love to be a part of the community in this way! As you can see from this flyer, we have one coming up soon! 

When: May 4th and May 6th

Where: Virtual Classroom

Time: 10:00 AM & 1 PM

Interested? RSVP by emailing us at office@SERVPROoaklawn.com

SERVPRO of Oak Lawn is registered with the IICRC and has pledged to maintain an awareness of and knowledge about the IICRC's published standards relevant to the Certified Firm's operations; will seek and promote educational training for technicians to enhance proficiency; provide service that results in elevated levels of customer satisfaction; be prompt; conduct business with honesty, integrity and fairness; build consumer confidence in the industry; and, promote good relations with affiliate industries. 

When our customers have to move from their homes after a fire or severe water damage they can count on our technicians to be there to pack out their personal property. Once the contents reach our warehouse it is cleaned, if needed then re-boxed. Our content cleaners are very thorough and can clean the smallest knick-knacks, delicate China and silver.

Experiencing stress while dealing with fire or water damage is expected. Unfortunately, many homeowners have to relocate while their home is under reconstruction. Our well-trained technicians can relieve some of the stress by packing up the personal property and moving it to our safe and secure warehouse, where it will remain until repairs are complete.

When a Place of Worship in our community is affected by water damage, they know they can count on us to be there...fast. Our well-trained crews can provide water extraction and drying services professionally and quickly, reversing a disaster "Like it never even happened."

As you can see in this photo, some instances require our crews to wear personal protective equipment to protect them from harmful materials or substances that may be on or behind walls being removed.  Our employees are trained in how to wear the proper equipment when doing some of the work that we perform.  So don't try to tackle the removal yourself, let our professionals help! 

In this photo our crew is extracting water from a tight crawl space. If you have standing water in your crawl space or if a sewer drain has backed up and you need clean up, call us right away.  Our crews have the experience and training that enables us to restore your property quickly.  We are available 24/7 so you can expect an immediate response. 

Our technicians are highly trained in property damage restoration. The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) certifies and sets the standards for the cleaning and restoration industries.  Once they have completed the courses, they will also need to take ongoing annual classes in order to keep up the certifications. This ensures our technicians are always up to date on the most current training available. 

Our crews get into even the smallest spaces to get the job done! This area underneath the mechanical control room flooded and had 5 ft of water that had to be pumped out. The school called us in to set up our drying equipment to dry out the pit that flooded in an effort to prevent mold growth. Our technician Sal was up to the task and climbed down into the pit and set up the ducting system to dehumidify the space of any moisture. 

SERVPRO of Oak Lawn has the training, experience, and equipment to handle large commercial flooding or water damage emergencies. Whether your water emergency occurs in a small office building or big box store, we will respond quickly to mitigate the damage and manage the restoration project through to its completion.  Call us today (708) 239-1444

This photo is from a Public Library that asked us to deep clean their carpets and chairs. We were happy to accommodate their needs and perform the services on a Sunday while the Library was closed.  

Our professional cleaning can address moderate and heavy soil conditions in your carpets.  How often you'll need to have your carpets professionally cleaned depends on the traffic and type of carpeting.  A good rule of thumb is to professionally clean your carpet every 12 months. 

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In this photo, our technician is putting up containment for this water loss.  This will help to ensure none of the affected materials from the area that they are working on are brought into the unaffected areas.  

If you experience water damage in your home call SERVPRO to help! (708) 239-1444

This photo is a great example of our weighted water extractor at work. In an attempt to save this large area of carpeting, we pulled out the pad underneath the carpet and extracted as much water as we can in an effort to dry it. This extractor is very thorough in getting water from a soaked carpet. After extraction, we float the carpet and dry it from underneath.

By using a moisture meter, Our Water Certified Technicians are able to check areas that may not appear to even be wet, For example, maybe the insulation behind the wall is wet but the drywall or paneling looks dry and even feels dry when you run your hand over it.

This is a great picture of our SERVPRO water extractor equipment in our van.This equipment is used when your home or business floods to extract water from a carpet that has been damaged. If the carpet needs to be removed and it is wet, we also use this to extract the water so that the carpet is lighter for our crews to carry it out of the home or business.

During a recent storm, this tree was uprooted from the ground and fell onto this home. Luckily no one was home during the time when it fell so there were no injuries, just the severe damage to the house.   

This photo is a great representation of how our Inject a dry machine can dry behind the walls without having to remove the drywall. By utilizing these machines, we are able to minimize the charge to the insurance company for large commercial water losses in Orland Park, IL

While cleaning up from recent storm damage, a member of our crew noticed this little frog looking in the window watching them cleanup. He snapped a picture to  capture the moment. 

SERVPRO of Oak Lawn has experience restoring homes affected by storms and flooding. 

This commercial building's basement flooded during recent heavy rains in Chicago.  Storm and flood damage require specialized restoration techniques and equipment.  When a storm hits your home or business, you need a company that has storm damage experience.  

The ice that has formed in this toilet tank is the result of a frozen pipe that had burst in this building. When the pipe burst, it caused substantial damage to the heating system which then shut down causing the ice in this tank. Just a small example of how important it is to regularly check your pipes all year round!

Floods and storms don't wait for normal business hours and neither do we.  You can depend on us to be there to extract water from your home or business 24/7 365 days a year.  

Fire and smoke damage is especially destructive. In many instances your Oak Lawn property will also suffer from water damage from firefighting efforts.  We specialize in fire and water damage restoration; its the cornerstone of our business

Most flooding and water damage require professional odor removal and deodorization since wet materials have a very distinct odor. Depending on the scenario, we may use antimicrobial, antibacterial, or disinfectant treatments to clean your property.

•  Antimicrobial and Antibacterial Treatments
•  Sanitizing and Disinfectant Treatments

SERVPRO of Oak Lawn has the training, experience and equipment to handle large commercial flooding or water damage emergencies.  Whether your water emergency occurs in a small office building or big box store, we will respond quickly to mitigate the damage and manage the restoration project through to its completion.  

In this photo our Production Manager Chris is removing some damaged wall trim from a water loss in a commercial building. 

Smoke and odor removal from structures that have had severe fire and water damage is a multi-phase process. One of the phases is to use a combination of ozone deodorization and wet or dry fogging. This will help to oxidize or neutralize the odor from the smoke. This should be applied by trained professionals to avoid health risks, or the potential for damage from the process itself.

You will always find Gary busy in our warehouse. He checks and cleans all of our equipment when it comes back from being out on a job. Gary is also in charge of all the contents that are being stored in our warehouses from various customers. He ensures it is properly cleaned and repacked for storage. He is definitely a great asset to our SERVPRO team!

SERVPRO of Oak Lawn has the training, experience and equipment to handle large commercial fire damage emergencies.  Whether your fire emergency occurs in a restaurant, motel, or office building, we will respond quickly to mitigate the damage and manage the restoration project through to its completion. 

It's hard to imagine anything more traumatizing than a fire in your home, threatening your family's sense of security.  

According to the latest numbers from the National Fire Protection Association, a structure fire is reported every 65 seconds.  The first 24-48 hours after the fire damage occurs are the most important.  Call us today if you have experienced fire damage to your home or business. (708) 239-1444

This is a picture of our office staff and warehouse manager from the CE Class we held in Alsip.

Our Fire CE class we hosted in July 2014 demonstrated the benefits of having a sprinkler system vs. not having one.

SERVPRO box trucks

When a home suffers water damage, a mold infestation can quickly arise and spread throughout a home in 48-72 hours.  Because mold can produce allergens and irritants, you will want a professional that has training and experience to properly resolve the mold infestation.  

In as little as 48 hours, mold can quickly become a problem in  your home or business  when there is a water intrusion, like a roof leak or leaking water line.  Mold can cause health effects and can also cause significant damage to your property.  

Storms and inclement weather can be devastating to any business.  As seen here, this business suffered flooding to it's warehouse and main office during a recent storm.  SERVPRO of Oak Lawn was on the case and there within 2 hours to help clean up the water and dry out the structure. The business was back up and operating with minimal down time. They were very pleased. 

Since microscopic mold spores exist naturally almost everywhere, indoors and outdoors, removing all mold from a home or business is impossible. Many restoration businesses advertise “mold removal” and even guarantee to remove all mold. This is a fallacy. We understand mold and mold growth. SERVPRO of Oak Lawn has the training and expertise to remediate the mold in your home or business.

This home had suffered significant mold damage due to some watere damage they had sustained that was not properly mitigated.  We were able to safely remove the mold for the homeowner. 

Every mold damage scenario is different and requires a unique solution, but the general mold remediation process stays the same.

We were called out to this home that had been severly damaged by mold. The owners had been away for a few weeks on vacation and did not realize they had water damage which eventually turned into mold due to the warm conditions in the home at the time. 

If your home or business has had water damage or moisture issues, potentially dangerous mold growth can be a big problem. Mold can begin to grow within 12-24 hours and become fvisible within 72 hours.  If you can see mold, you should make it your top priority to safely remove and dispose of it. 

Learn more about mold and what to do until help arrives by reviewing these mold damage tips.

Have a Mold Problem?

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Fire damage is especially devastating for a business or commercial property. In addition to the fire and smoke damage, significant water damage from firefighting efforts and fire suppression systems may occur. Every hour spent restoring your business back to pre-fire condition is an hour of lost revenue and productivity. 

In this photo, our Production Manager Chris is assisting our technician to restore this school after a recent fire. They had sustained quite a bit of smoke damage through out the entire building. 

Congrats to the owners Chuck and Cynthia along with the dedicated team at SERVPRO of Oak Lawn for achieving the 2016 Millionaire's Platinum Award for Outstanding 2015 Sales Performance! Great Job! Keep up the hard work! 

Fire can cause large amounts of damage on your property. However, there are other damages that can seriously affect the building as well.  

What you can see in this photo, is the extensive damage this customer's fire had in their kitchen.  What you can't see is all the water damage to the home that resulted from the firemen putting out the fire. 

After a smoke or fire damage, ceilings, walls, woodwork, carpeting and floors will often need a thorough cleaning. On our initial inspection, we will determine the extent of the damage and then use the specific equipment and cleaning products required to clean and protect the different types of surfaces found in your structure. Depending on the amount of soot, we may be able to reduce the cost of recovery by cleaning lighter soot deposits found on some surfaces, eliminating the expense incurred with repainting or refinishing.  In other cases, we may clean to prepare for painting.  This process deodorizes and ensures the new paint will adhere properly to the surface.  

This photo is from a recent mold remediation cleanup we did for one of our customers. We used containment to prevent the mold from spreading to unaffected areas of the home.  

Storms and inclement weather can be devastating to any business. Wind damage, heavy rain, and flooding can occur suddenly and cause substantial damage in a matter of minutes. There’s never a convenient time for flooding or storm damage to strike your business. Every hour spent cleaning up is an hour of lost revenue and productivity. So when an emergency situation arises in your business, give us a call and we’ll be there fast with the help you need. 

We were called out to assist our customer after a recent storm, water had entered in through the back dooway.

SERVPRO of Oak Lawn will respond immediately to the storm or flood event affecting your commercial property, regardless of the size or scope of the damage. We are part of a national network of over 1,650 Franchises with special Disaster Recovery Teams placed strategically throughout the country to respond to large scale events and disasters.

We were called out in the middle of the night to assist the Marriott hotel with multi-room water damage.  Our crews were able to work quickly in order to prevent damage spreading to any other rooms below.  

This homeowner came home to find their kitchen ceiling laying on the floor and water running everywhere.  The toilet in the bathroom right above the kitchen had sprung a leak and ran continuously while they were gone.  We were onsite immediately after the homeowner called us to help them cleanup and prevent any further damage. 

SERVPRO of Oak Lawn has experience restoring homes affected by storms and flooding.  We can respond immediately with highly trained technicians who employ specialized equipment and techniques to restore your home.

The home pictured in this photo, was damaged by severe flooding in their town.  We were called out to assist with the cleanup. 

SERVPRO of Oak Lawn has experience restoring homes affected by storms that may hit your area.  We can respond immediately with highly trained technicians who employ specialized equipment and techniques to restore your home back to pre-storm condition.  

We were called out to this customer's home to assist with the fallen tree damage. Our crews safely removed the tree, disposed of it and placed a roof tarp covering where the tree left a hole.