Water, Fire, Mold & Specialty Cleaning Services in Lake County, IL

When water, fire, smoke, mold, sewage, or another unexpected property loss disrupts your home or business, you need more than a cleanup crew. You need an experienced restoration company that can identify the full extent of the damage, protect the property, document the loss, and manage the restoration process from emergency response through recovery.

ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons – Lake County provides professional water damage restoration, fire and smoke damage restoration, mold remediation, sewage cleanup, specialty cleaning, contents restoration, commercial restoration, and reconstruction services throughout Lake County and the surrounding northern suburbs.

We serve homeowners, business owners, property managers, commercial facilities, and insurance professionals throughout communities including Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, Highland Park, Deerfield, Libertyville, Vernon Hills, Long Grove, Kildeer, Hawthorn Woods, Grayslake, Mundelein, Gurnee, Bannockburn, Riverwoods, Lincolnshire, Buffalo Grove, and surrounding areas.

From a frozen pipe in a finished basement to a significant commercial fire loss, our goal is the same:

Identify the damage. Protect the property. Restore what can be restored. Help move the property toward recovery.

Need help now? Call ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons – Lake County at 224-267-9819.

Local Restoration Experience Backed by Proven Expertise

Property restoration is specialized work.

Water can migrate beneath flooring and behind walls. Smoke can travel throughout a structure and settle on surfaces far from the original fire. Sewage and contaminated water require different procedures than a clean plumbing leak. You can't address mold issues effectively without first identifying the moisture source.

That is why experience matters.

ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons is a locally owned and family-run restoration company backed by the ServiceMaster Restore brand.

Our qualifications and experience include:

• 40+ years of restoration industry experience
• IICRC Certified Firm
• IICRC Master-level expertise in water, fire, smoke, and textile restoration
• Residential and commercial restoration capabilities
• Contents cleaning and restoration experience
• Reconstruction capabilities
• Insurance and claims documentation experience
• Experience handling complex and large property losses
• The resources and standards of the ServiceMaster Restore network

We do not approach every property the same way. We evaluate the structure, materials, source of damage, and conditions of the loss before developing a restoration plan.

Water Damage Restoration in Lake County

Water damage can begin with a burst pipe, failed appliance, sump pump problem, roof leak, overflowing fixture, or storm—and quickly spread beyond the area where it first becomes visible.

Our water damage restoration services in Lake County address losses caused by:

• Burst and frozen pipes
• Sump pump failures
• Basement flooding and water intrusion
• Plumbing and appliance leaks
• Water heater failures
• Roof and storm-related water damage
• Overflowing sinks, tubs, and toilets
• Sewage backups
• Water affecting hardwood flooring, drywall, ceilings, insulation, cabinetry, and finished spaces

Our team can perform water extraction, moisture detection, structural drying, and ongoing moisture monitoring based on the loss conditions.

Removing visible water is only part of the job.

Moisture can remain underneath flooring, inside wall cavities, behind cabinetry, above ceilings, or in adjoining rooms. Identifying those areas early can help reduce secondary damage and unnecessary removal of building materials.

Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration

A fire can affect far more than the room where the flames occurred.

Smoke, soot, heat, odor, and firefighting water may spread throughout a home or commercial building, affecting surfaces, fabrics, furnishings, HVAC systems, and contents.

ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons provides fire and smoke damage restoration throughout Lake County for losses ranging from small contained fires to significant structural damage.

Depending on the loss, restoration may include:

• Fire and smoke damage assessment
• Soot and smoke residue cleaning
• Smoke odor treatment
• Structural surface cleaning
• Contents evaluation and restoration
• Pack-out and contents management
• Water mitigation following firefighting efforts
• Coordination of reconstruction needs

Our goal is to determine what can be safely restored, what requires specialized cleaning, and what ultimately needs replacement or reconstruction.

Restoration for Lake County Homes

Lake County includes everything from older established residences and townhomes to lakefront properties, newer subdivisions, large custom homes, and estate-style properties.

Those differences matter during restoration.

A loss may involve:

• Hardwood flooring
• Custom cabinetry
• Millwork and built-ins
• Finished basements
• Stone and specialty surfaces
• Artwork and collections
• Electronics
• Furniture and textiles
• Other valuable personal property

Whenever practical, our objective is to restore salvageable materials and contents rather than replace them unnecessarily.

That requires understanding how different materials respond to water, smoke, soot, heat, and contamination.

Commercial Restoration Services in Lake County

Property damage at a business can create two problems at once: damage to the building and disruption to operations.

ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons provides commercial restoration services throughout Lake County for:

• Professional offices
• Retail properties
• Restaurants
• Healthcare-related facilities
• Schools and educational properties
• Multifamily buildings
• Warehouses
• Distribution facilities
• Manufacturing properties
• Commercial and mixed-use buildings

We respond to commercial water damage, fire and smoke damage, sewage losses, storm-related damage, mold issues, and contents damage.

Commercial restoration may also require coordination around employees, customers, tenants, inventory, equipment, business hours, access, and multiple decision-makers.

Our team can work with property owners, facility managers, building representatives, insurance professionals, and other project stakeholders throughout the restoration process.

The objective is not only to restore the property, but also to reduce unnecessary disruption and help normal operations resume as efficiently as conditions allow.

Sewage Cleanup and Contaminated Water Losses

A sewage backup requires a different response than a clean-water plumbing leak.

Contaminated water can spread beneath flooring, into wall assemblies, through finished basement areas, and into adjoining rooms.

Our sewage cleanup services in Lake County may include:

• Evaluation of contaminated areas
• Containment when appropriate
• Removal of unsalvageable porous materials
• Cleaning and treatment of remaining surfaces
• Structural drying
• Moisture monitoring
• Coordination of reconstruction needs

If sewage enters your home or business, avoid unnecessary contact with affected materials and contact a professional restoration company promptly.

Mold Remediation and Moisture Problems

Mold issues often begin with moisture.

A plumbing leak, roof problem, basement moisture, or previous water loss may create conditions that allow mold to develop when materials remain damp.

Our team can evaluate moisture conditions and provide mold remediation services based on what we find.

The first priority is identifying and correcting the moisture source.

Simply cleaning visible growth without addressing the underlying water problem does not solve the cause.

Contents Restoration and Specialty Cleaning

Property damage does not stop at walls and floors.

Furniture, clothing, electronics, documents, equipment, household goods, and other belongings may also need evaluation after water, fire, or smoke damage.

Depending on the loss, our team can assist with:

• Contents cleaning
• Inventory
• Packing
• Pack-out
• Textile cleaning
• Smoke and odor treatment
• Specialty cleaning
• Evaluation of salvageable contents

Our goal is to protect what can be restored and help property owners avoid unnecessary replacement when professional restoration is appropriate.

Reconstruction After Property Damage

Emergency mitigation is sometimes only the first phase of recovery.

When damaged building materials must be removed, reconstruction services may be necessary after the property has been cleaned, dried, or stabilized.

ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons can help transition a project from emergency restoration into reconstruction, reducing the need for the property owner to start over with another contractor.

Depending on the project, reconstruction may include:

• Drywall and painting
• Flooring
• Trim and millwork
• Cabinetry
• Interior finishes
• Other building components affected by the loss

Our ability to assist beyond the emergency phase gives property owners a more coordinated path from damage control to recovery.

Working With Your Insurance Company

A property loss can be stressful enough without having to navigate the insurance process alone.

We regularly work with homeowners, business owners, property managers, insurance adjusters, carriers, and claims professionals.

Our team documents the restoration work and can communicate with the appropriate parties throughout the project.

When you contact us, let us know whether the project will be handled through insurance or self-pay. If you've already opened a claim, please provide your claim number when available.

You have the right to choose the restoration company that works on your property.

Why Lake County Property Owners Choose ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons

The restoration company you choose should be able to do more than respond quickly.

It should understand structural drying, smoke and soot behavior, contaminated losses, contents restoration, reconstruction, insurance documentation, and the realities of managing a significant property loss.

Property owners choose ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons because we combine:

• Local ownership
• 40+ years of restoration experience
• IICRC-certified expertise
• Residential and commercial capabilities
• Contents restoration
• Reconstruction
• Insurance coordination
• Experience with complex losses
• The backing of the ServiceMaster Restore brand

Just as importantly, we understand that we are entering someone's home or business during a difficult situation.

Our responsibility is to explain what we find, communicate what happens next, and perform the work professionally.

Restoration Services Throughout Lake County

ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons serves communities throughout Lake County and the surrounding northern suburbs, including:

Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, Highland Park, Deerfield, Libertyville, Vernon Hills, Mundelein, Gurnee, Grayslake, Long Grove, Kildeer, Hawthorn Woods, Bannockburn, Riverwoods, Lincolnshire, Buffalo Grove, Highwood, and surrounding communities.

Our team responds to residential and commercial property losses, from localized water damage to large, complex restoration projects.