Fast help for water damage, sewage backup, mold, and fire cleanup near Lincoln Avenue, Winnemac Park, and the Ravenswood Metra corridor. Family-owned, 35+ years, on call around the clock.
We’ve worked Chicago’s North Side for 35+ years. We’re family-owned, we hold a 4.7-star rating across 142 reviews, and we’ve cleaned up just about every mess a hard Chicago winter, a burst pipe, or a backed-up sewer line can leave behind.
Ravenswood has real character — tree-lined streets of vintage greystones and single-family homes, condos, and the old industrial corridor along Ravenswood Avenue now full of lofts and Malt Row breweries. From the homes near Winnemac Park to the shops along Lincoln Avenue and the Metra line, the building types here range widely, so the right response changes from a family home to a converted loft or a storefront.
That variety is where damage likes to hide. A leak in a vintage greystone can travel behind plaster before it shows, and a converted loft or basement can hold moisture that turns into mold if it isn’t dried fast. Because we’ve worked these blocks for decades, we know where water travels in a Ravenswood building and how fast it needs drying. That local read saves time on every job.
Vintage greystones and converted lofts make these the calls we get most.
In vintage greystones, water travels behind old plaster before it shows on the wall.
Storm water seeps into finished lower levels and soaks carpet, drywall, and trim.
Water in one converted unit reaches the neighbor through shared walls and floors.
Heavy rain overwhelms the line and dirty water pushes up through basement drains.
A cold snap freezes a pipe, it splits, and a room floods overnight.
A kitchen fire leaves soot film and a smell that clings to walls and contents.
Every job is a little different, but the path is the same.
Day or night, a real person answers. We ask what happened and roll out fast if it’s an emergency.
We find where the water actually went — behind baseboards, under floors, inside old plaster walls.
Standing water comes out first. For smoke or sewage, we seal the area so it doesn’t spread.
Air movers and dehumidifiers run until the structure reads dry — the step that stops mold.
We disinfect surfaces, treat for bacteria after sewage jobs, and knock out lingering odors.
Drywall, baseboards, and flooring get replaced and matched. Then we confirm the space is dry with you.
One local team for water, fire, mold, and sewage — for homes, lofts, condos, and storefronts.
Fast extraction, structural drying, and repair after burst pipes, leaks, and appliance failures.
Safe removal and disinfection after sewer and drain backups, with full odor control.
Containment and remediation that isolates the affected area and fixes the moisture source.
Water extraction, debris removal, and drying after storms and rising water.
Soot and smoke removal, odor treatment, and rebuild after a fire.
Full cleanup and restoration to turn a wet, neglected basement back into usable space.
Not sure which one fits? Call (773) 885-8528 and describe what happened — we’ll point you the right way and can combine services when a job needs more than one.
Every day you wait, the repair gets bigger. If you see any of these in your Ravenswood home or unit, call us and describe it — we’ll tell you honestly how serious it is.
Local, family-run, and here when it counts.
We know these greystones, lofts, and finished basements — the spots that flood first.
You deal with people who’ve done the work, not a call center or franchise.
Neighbors here trust us because we do what we say we’ll do.
We document conditions and work with your adjuster to keep the claim fair.
Verified reviews from Chicago homeowners and landlords.
“The CleanUP Guys were timely, professional, and very easy to work with. They finished quickly and as promised at a very reasonable price. We would definitely use this company again.”
“Mike arrived the next day after our basement flooded. His quote came in below my insurance adjuster’s estimate. The crew worked fast, replaced drywall and baseboards, and the paint match is perfect. Highly satisfied.”
“Heavy rain backed up our finished basement. They were the third call I made — the only one who answered and came out that day. Julius and his crew were professional, empathetic, and left it clean, dry, and mold free.”
We cover Ravenswood and the surrounding North Side blocks.
Quick answers to what property owners ask us most.
For emergencies, we aim for same-day response, and we’re often on-site within a few hours of your call. Ravenswood is right in our North Side service area, so we’re close. Call (773) 885-8528 anytime — day, night, weekend, or holiday.
Yes, all the time. Ravenswood’s greystones and vintage homes hide water behind old plaster and lath. We use moisture meters to trace where it spread, open only what we must, dry the structure fully, and match the finish so the repair blends into the original.
Both. Sewage cleanup is one of our core services. We remove the contamination, disinfect every affected surface, dry the area, and clear the odor so the space is safe again. Sewage water carries bacteria, so it’s not a job to handle yourself — let us take it.
Often, yes — especially for sudden events like a burst pipe or storm flooding. Coverage depends on your policy and the cause. We document the damage, work directly with your adjuster, and keep the scope clear so you get a fair claim. First time filing? We’ll walk you through it.
Yes. The CleanUP Guys have served Chicago for 35+ years and hold a 4.7-star rating across 142 reviews. We’re family-owned, trained on water, sewage, mold, and fire restoration, and we handle each job with the right containment, drying, and safety steps.
Stay safe first — avoid standing water near outlets, and keep kids and pets away from contaminated areas. Shut off the water source if you can. Move what’s easy to save. Then call us. The faster we start drying, the less damage spreads.
We answer 24/7 and respond fast across Ravenswood and the North Side. Free on-site estimate and insurance help.
It doesn’t get better on its own — it spreads. The CleanUP Guys have been the North Side’s answer for 35+ years. Family-owned, 24/7, trusted by 142 reviewers at 4.7 stars.
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