Water Damage Restoration in Chicago, IL
Compare 117 24/7 water damage restoration companies in Chicago, Illinois. Emergency water extraction, flood cleanup, mold remediation & sewage cleanup — most work directly with your insurance.
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Talk to a 24/7 restoration crew in Chicago — most work directly with your insurance.
When water floods a home in Chicago, every hour counts — drywall wicks moisture, floors warp, and mold can begin within 24–48 hours. We list 117 water damage restoration companies serving Chicago, Illinois, most offering 24/7 emergency response, water extraction, structural drying, and mold remediation.
117 Companies in Chicago
Chicago Water Damage
495455 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL
Services: Water damage · Mold remediation · Fire & smoke
HydroForce Cleaning & Restoration
642709 W Fulton St Unit 4N, Chicago, IL
Services: Water damage · Flood cleanup · Mold remediation · Sewage cleanup
Paul Davis Restoration of NW Chicago
374900 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Services: Water damage · Flood cleanup · Mold remediation · Fire & smoke
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
49400 E Randolph St Ste 106, Chicago, IL
Services: Water damage · Flood cleanup · Mold remediation · Sewage cleanup
SERVPRO of Ravenswood
375401 N Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL
Services: Water damage · Flood cleanup · Mold remediation · Sewage cleanup
A-Emergency Services & Restoration
3101 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL
Services: Water damage · Flood cleanup · Mold remediation · Fire & smoke
Artifact Services
840 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Services: Water damage · Fire & smoke
Innovative Storm Restoration
2020 N California Ave, Chicago, IL
Services: Storm damage
Real Restoration Group, Inc.
740 W Fulton St Ste C2, Chicago, IL
Services: Water damage · Flood cleanup · Mold remediation · Fire & smoke
Restoration 1
2720 N Greenview Ave, Chicago, IL
Services: Water damage · Flood cleanup · Mold remediation · Sewage cleanup
SERVPRO of Downtown Chicago/Gold Coast/Lincoln Park/Lakeview
521657 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Services: Water damage · Flood cleanup · Mold remediation · Sewage cleanup
SERVPRO of Downtown Chicago/Team Nichols
5230 N Michigan Ave Ste 702, Chicago, IL
Services: Water damage · Flood cleanup · Mold remediation · Sewage cleanup
SERVPRO of Downtown Chicago/Team Zubricki
37601 S LaSalle, Chicago, IL
Services: Water damage · Flood cleanup · Mold remediation · Sewage cleanup
SERVPRO of Evergreen Park / South Chicago City
371750 E 87th St Ste 1, Chicago, IL
Services: Water damage · Flood cleanup · Mold remediation · Sewage cleanup
SERVPRO of Marquette Park / West Lawn / Ford City
524100 W 76th St Ste M, Chicago, IL
Services: Water damage · Flood cleanup · Mold remediation · Sewage cleanup
SERVPRO of South Holland/Dolton/Riverdale
464100 W 76th St, Chicago, IL
Services: Water damage · Flood cleanup · Mold remediation · Sewage cleanup
SERVPRO of Uptown, Buena Park
527027 N Ravenswood, Chicago, IL
Services: Water damage · Flood cleanup · Mold remediation · Sewage cleanup
ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons
47420 W Huron St, Chicago, IL
Services: Water damage · Flood cleanup · Mold remediation · Fire & smoke
ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons-Water and Fire Damage Restoration
477101 N Ashland Blvd, Chicago, IL
Services: Water damage · Flood cleanup · Mold remediation · Fire & smoke
ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons-Water/Fire Damage Restoration-North Park-Albany Park
475419 N Bernard St, Chicago, IL
Services: Water damage · Flood cleanup · Mold remediation · Fire & smoke
ServiceMaster Restore By Simons-Water/Fire Damage Restoration-Lincoln Square-Lakeview
472316 W Argyle St, Chicago, IL
Services: Water damage · Flood cleanup · Mold remediation · Fire & smoke
ServiceMaster of Lincoln Park
2333 N Seeley Ave, Chicago, IL
Services: Water damage · Flood cleanup · Mold remediation · Sewage cleanup
SERVPRO of Ravenswood
334137 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL
Services: Water damage · Flood cleanup · Mold remediation · Sewage cleanup
Servpro of Ravenswood
334064 N Lincoln Ave 292, Chicago, IL
Services: Water damage · Flood cleanup · Mold remediation · Sewage cleanup
Chicago Carpet Cleaning & Water Damage Restoration
180 N. Stetson Street - ServiceMaster Disaster Cleanup Services, Chicago, IL
Services: Water damage · Mold remediation · Sewage cleanup · Fire & smoke
Deck Doc Staining and Sealing
4747 W Peterson Ave, Chicago, IL
Services: Water damage
Flood Cleanup - Fire Water Damage Restoration - ServiceMaster DCS
4183 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Services: Water damage · Mold remediation · Sewage cleanup · Fire & smoke
Illinois Environmental Restoration
45875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Services: Water damage · Flood cleanup · Mold remediation · Sewage cleanup
Moldman Chicago
1123 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL
Services: Water damage · Flood cleanup · Mold remediation · Sewage cleanup
ProCare Restoration
331332 N Halsted St Ste 202, Chicago, IL
Services: Water damage · Flood cleanup · Mold remediation · Sewage cleanup
Restoration Associates Corp
2601 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL
Services: Water damage · Flood cleanup · Mold remediation · Fire & smoke
SERVPRO of Hyde Park/E. Bridgeport/Bronzeville
410 E 47th St Ste 100V, Chicago, IL
Services: Water damage · Flood cleanup · Mold remediation · Sewage cleanup
SERVPRO of West Loop/ Bucktown/ Greektown
331016 W Jackson Blvd #320, Chicago, IL
Services: Water damage · Flood cleanup · Mold remediation · Sewage cleanup
ServiceMaster
1945 S Halsted St #402, Chicago, IL
Services: Mold remediation
ServiceMaster Advanced Restoration
4564 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Services: Water damage · Flood cleanup · Mold remediation · Fire & smoke
ServiceMaster Clean
4714 W Walton St, Chicago, IL
Services: Mold remediation
ServiceMaster Clean
4183 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Services: Mold remediation
ServiceMaster Clean
7040 S South Shore Dr, Chicago, IL
Services: Mold remediation
ServiceMaster Clean
4930 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL
Services: Mold remediation
ServiceMaster Cleaning by Zaba
2912 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL
Services: Mold remediation
ServiceMaster DSI
10818 S Langley Ave, Chicago, IL
Services: Water damage · Flood cleanup · Mold remediation · Fire & smoke
ServiceMaster Disaster Clean Up
4183 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Services: Water damage · Mold remediation · Sewage cleanup · Fire & smoke
ServiceMaster Fire & Water Cleanup
333033 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Services: Water damage · Flood cleanup · Mold remediation · Fire & smoke
ServiceMaster Restoration & Cleaning Services
939 W North Ave Ste 750, Chicago, IL
Services: Water damage · Flood cleanup · Mold remediation · Sewage cleanup
ServiceMaster Restore - Chicago
ServiceMaster, 4183 North Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Services: Water damage · Mold remediation · Sewage cleanup · Fire & smoke
ServiceMaster Restore by DCS - Chicago
4744 W Peterson Ave, Chicago, IL
Services: Water damage · Flood cleanup · Mold remediation · Fire & smoke
ServiceMaster by Elite Restoration
4203 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Services: Water damage · Flood cleanup · Mold remediation · Fire & smoke
ServiceMaster of Chicago
411 S Wells St #903, Chicago, IL
Services: Mold remediation
Water Mold Fire Restoration of Chicago
333521 N Wilton Ave, Chicago, IL
Services: Water damage · Flood cleanup · Mold remediation · Fire & smoke
Carpet Cleaning Chicago
1907 N. Mendell St. 201, Chicago, IL
Services: Water damage · Flood cleanup
Chicago Mold Service LLC
333540 S Prairie Ave UNIT 3, Chicago, IL 60653, Chicago, IL
Services: Flood cleanup · Mold remediation · Fire & smoke
Restoration Division
2620 W Arthur Ave, Chicago, IL
Services: Water damage · Mold remediation · Fire & smoke
SIMPLY Mold Removal & Mold Remediation | Mold Testing & Mold Inspection Chicago
3521 N Oconto Ave, Chicago, IL
Services: Water damage · Mold remediation
Halsted Plumbing & Sewer
10409 S Lawndale Ave, Chicago, IL
Services: Flood cleanup
SalvageData Recovery Services
180 N Stetson Ave, Chicago, IL
All Quality, Inc.
6348 N Milwaukee Ave Ste 171, Chicago, IL
ACTIVE Masonry & Tuckpointing Sealing. WaterProofing.
826 N Campbell Ave, Chicago, IL
Mold Pro Chicago
5043 S Leclaire Ave, Chicago, IL
Services: Mold remediation
ROMA - Chicago Masonry, Waterproofing, Tuckpointing and Caulking
3930 N Ottawa Ave, Chicago, IL
Redefined Restoration - Chicago Water Damage Service
2924 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL
ServiceMaster Lincoln Park - Water & Fire Damage Restoration
875 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons-Water/Fire Damage Restoration-Bucktown-Wicker Park
400 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL
ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons-Water/Fire Damage Restoration-Gold Coast-Chicago
400 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL
Water damage restoration cost in Chicago
Cost depends most on the category of water and how long it sat. Typical ranges:
Category 1 — Clean water
$3–$4 / sq ft
Supply lines, rain, an overflowing tub or sink
The cheapest to remediate — extract, dry, and monitor. Costs climb fast if it sits and migrates into walls or subfloor.
Category 2 — Gray water
$4–$7 / sq ft
Washing machines, dishwashers, sump-pump failure, toilet overflow (no solids)
Contaminated enough to require sanitizing and often removal of affected porous materials (carpet pad, drywall).
Category 3 — Black water
$7–$15 / sq ft
Sewage backups, flooding from rivers/storms, standing water that turned
A biohazard. Requires containment, antimicrobial treatment, and disposal of most porous materials — the most expensive and health-critical.
What to do in the first 24 hours
- 1
Stop the source & the power
Shut off the water at the source if you can, and cut power to affected areas at the breaker — never wade into standing water near live electricity.
- 2
Document everything for insurance
Photograph and video the damage and standing water before you move or remove anything. This is the evidence your claim is built on.
- 3
Call a restoration company now
Water migrates into walls and subfloor within hours, and mold can start in 24–48 hours. A 24/7 company can begin extraction and drying immediately — the single biggest factor in limiting the cost.
- 4
Notify your insurer
Open a claim. Most reputable restoration companies will document the damage and work directly with your carrier, so you often pay only your deductible.
- 5
Start removing water & valuables
If it is safe, move valuables and lift furniture off wet flooring while you wait. Do not run a household vacuum on standing water.
Filing your insurance claim
- 1
Is water damage covered?
Sudden, accidental water damage (a burst pipe, a failed appliance, storm-driven rain) is typically covered by standard homeowners insurance. Gradual leaks and neglect usually are not — and flood from rising water needs separate NFIP/flood insurance.
- 2
File promptly & document
Report the loss to your insurer right away and provide your photos/video. Prompt reporting and thorough documentation are the two things that most affect whether a claim is paid in full.
- 3
Get a professional assessment
An IICRC-certified company documents the category of water, moisture readings, and scope of work in the language adjusters expect — which speeds approval.
- 4
Direct insurance billing
Many restoration companies bill your carrier directly and collect only your deductible from you, so you are not fronting thousands of dollars.
- 5
Mitigate to protect the claim
Insurers expect you to prevent further damage. Authorizing emergency mitigation (extraction + drying) quickly is part of your policy duties — and stops the loss from growing.
Getting quotes in Chicago
Each Chicago company above is listed with its own phone number. Call two or three, describe what happened, and ask for an inspection and a written estimate before work starts.
Back to Chicago companiesWater Damage Restoration in Chicago — FAQs
How much does water damage restoration cost in Chicago?
Most water damage restoration jobs in Chicago run from $1,200–$4,500 for a minor, fast-caught clean-water loss to $4,500–$15,000 for multi-room damage, and $15,000–$50,000+ for sewage (black water), structural, or whole-home flooding. Cost depends most on the water category (clean vs gray vs black), how long it sat, and how much material must be removed. Because the loss is often insurance-covered, many Chicago homeowners pay only their deductible — call two or three of the companies above for written estimates to compare.
How fast can someone come out in Chicago?
We list 53 Chicago companies offering 24/7 emergency response, many arriving within 60–90 minutes. Speed is the single biggest factor in limiting damage and cost — extraction and drying should start the same day.
Will my insurance cover water damage in Chicago?
Sudden, accidental water damage — a burst pipe, a failed water heater, storm-driven rain through a damaged roof — is typically covered by standard homeowners insurance. Gradual leaks and neglect usually are not, and flooding from rising water requires separate flood insurance (NFIP). 23 of the Chicago companies we list work directly with insurance and can bill your carrier, so you often pay only your deductible.
Is Chicago at risk of flooding?
Flood risk varies by neighborhood and elevation. Check FEMA's flood maps for your specific address, and note that any home can suffer water damage from plumbing failures and storms — not just those in a mapped flood zone.
How do I choose a water damage company in Chicago?
Look for 24/7 availability, IICRC certification, proof of license and insurance, and a company that documents the damage and works directly with your insurer. Compare the companies listed above and call them directly.