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Fire & Water - Cleanup & Restoration

Archived Before & After Photos

Fire Damage to Contents


There was extensive soot damage to this armoire after a fire took place in this home in Marengo. The fire was caused by fire in a vent duct. The Utility Room fi... READ MORE



Water Damage from Frozen Pipes Algonquin, IL


This Algonquin, IL business had the sprinkler system goes off because of freezing pipes. The call came from a management company over the weekend. We meet with ... READ MORE



Water Damage to Gym, Crystal Lake IL


Disaster strake a commercial building in Crystal Lake, it can affect the ability for a business to operate effectively. Our teams respond quickly to the busines... READ MORE



Kitchen Stove Fire in Huntley, IL


This is a stove fire caused by cooking oil. Notice the damage on the corner of the stove and wall. The wall behind the stove was damaged by the fire. Smoke and ... READ MORE



Sewage Backup


This happened at a private home in Southern Mc Henry County, where their sewer line backed up into the basement. It happened over the weekend, so by the time we... READ MORE



Overwhelmed Sump Pump Failed


There was so much rain coming down that was overwhelming the sump pumps. This home in Lake in the Hills had their overwhelmed and then failed. There were some c... READ MORE



Water Damage Bedroom Huntley, IL


When the customer from Huntley IL came home they had found the shower pipe had broken and flooded the bedroom and several other room. Our crews responded quickl... READ MORE



Village of Lakewood Storm Damage to the House


This storm water was the result of the heavy rains from the July Event of 2017 backing up into to the basement level of this home in the Village of Lakewood. Th... READ MORE



Interior Fire damage in Fox River Grove, IL.


This bathroom sink was directly affected by a fire damage in Fox River Grove, IL. In the first photo, take note of the extent of the smoke damage. The smoke had... READ MORE



Commercial Flooding in Carpentersville Office/Warehouse


A manufacturing group contacted SERVPRO of Southern Mc Henry County after a major roof leak while Roofing was replacing/repairing the roof. Water came into the ... READ MORE



Southern McHenry County Mold Damage


This home in Southern Mc Henry County was effected by a water loss due to frozen pipes this winter. The water sat for an unspecified length of time, causing ad... READ MORE



In Huntley, IL Frozen Pipes in the Wall


This flooded lobby in Huntley, IL was a result of a broken pipe due to freezing. Notice we had to remove drywall and there was water in the lobby, hallway, libr... READ MORE



Fire Damage – Ingleside


Fire damage at this Ingleside basement left considerable smoke damage in its wake. While this is par for the course when it comes to fires, it is not typical fo... READ MORE



Electric Meter Caused Wire Shorting


Electrical Fire in Lake In The Hills The home pictured is located in Lake in the Hills, IL. It was believed that an electrical surge through the electric compan... READ MORE



Move in Problems Cary, IL


This business in Cary, IL called and requested we clean the carpets for their office that they just moved in. We explained to them that commercial carpet cleani... READ MORE



Family Room Completely Restored in Cary, IL


This home in Cary had a broken supply line in the wall located behind the bathroom toilet. The water leak affected the carpet in the family room, laminate floor... READ MORE



Condo in Lake In The Hills has Water Damage


Just when you think that a water loss only happens when floods come or when pipes break, think again. A local condo in Lake In the Hills had a unit on the secon... READ MORE



Smoke Damaged Sofa in Long Grove


We were recently called for a soot cleanup in a home in Long Grove. The next door neighbor accidentally caused a fire while doing some cooking in the home the s... READ MORE



Sewage Backup In Huntley


This was an emergency call from the homeowner in Southern Mc Henry County. Their sewer line had backed up, flooding the bathroom and other rooms in the basement... READ MORE



Flooded Basement in Caledonia, IL


This water damage was caused by a broken supply line to the refrigerator's ice make. It is surprising how much damage can be caused. We arrived at site and did ... READ MORE



Mold In The Attic of a Cary, IL Home


The home owner located in Cary IL called us to inspect for mold. When we arrived we discovered what we thought was mold. We suggested the owner get an industria... READ MORE



Algonquin Home With Mold


We received a call from an owner of the house that had mold in the utility closet and garage. The customer explained that the company that was to do the job pul... READ MORE



Storm Damage Restoration in Crystal Lake, IL. When you are dealing with storm, flood, and water damage, immediate action is crucial.


Storm Damage Restoration in Crystal Lake, ILWhen you are dealing with storm, flood, and water damage, immediate action is crucial. You should choose the company... READ MORE



Mold Remediation in Oakwood Hills


When a home suffers a water damage event, a mold infestation can quickly arise and spread throughout a home in 48-72 hours. Because mold can produce allergens a... READ MORE



Storm Event July 2017 in Cary IL


This storm water was the result of the heavy rains from the July Event of 2017 backing up into to the basement level of this home in the Cary. The photo illustr... READ MORE



Restoration from Mold Wauconda


This Wauconda family discovered extensive microbial growth in their home, thanks to a overwhelmed sump pump that went undetected for approximately 1 week. Belie... READ MORE



Major Shoe Retailer Had Water Damage Decided to use SERVPRO because of Reputation


In the back of a shoe store in the restroom area a pipe broke and flooded the store. It didn't just flood the restrooms some of the water got into the main disp... READ MORE



Polar Vortex Affects Lake County School


SERVPRO of Southern Mc Henry County received a call from a middle school located in Ingleside unincorporated Lake County at 3:55 PM in the afternoon. Their spar... READ MORE



COMMERCIAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF MCHENRY FLOODED DUE TO BURST PIPE


On January 8 evening we received a call for help from a property manager in the City of Mc Henry. During that day the temperatures had fallen to -10F. When this... READ MORE