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    Business ProfileforChicago Water & Fire Restoration

    Fire and Water Damage Restoration
    BBB accredited business

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    4.75/5stars

    Average of 126 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    14 complaints closed in last 3 years

    4 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 9/1/2009

    Years in Business: 36

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Overview of BBB Rating

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    720 N Larch Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126-1535
    BBB File Opened:
    9/17/2009
    Years in Business:
    36
    Business Started:
    4/13/1988
    Business Started Locally:
    4/13/1988
    Accredited Since:
    9/1/2009
    Type of Entity:
    Sole Proprietorship
    Alternate Business Name
    • Chicago Water & Fire Restoration, Inc.
    Hours of Operation

    Primary

    M:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    T:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    W:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Th:
    12:00 AM - 11:30 PM
    F:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Sa:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Su:
    12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Contact Information

    Customer Contact

    • Jennifer Kuceba, Owner

    Industry Tip

    BBB Tip: Preparing for and recovering from flooding

    Customer Complaints

    14 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    12/19/2023

    Complaint Type:
    Order Issues
    Status:
    Resolved
    I am writing to express my deep dissatisfaction with the lack of services, negligence, and billing errors by *** Restoration. Total fees billed thus far for my small house fire have been $89,367.27 of which $78,384.82 has been covered by insurance. My frustration comes from inaccurate and misrepresented billing practices as reviewed and identified by an IICRC and FSRT-certified adjuster. The *** signed contract states that "(The) Customer understands and agrees that the pricing published by Xactimate is considered a normal and customary guide...and Customer agrees...to pay the price as articulated by the Xactimate software." It is reasonable to assume that the price billed would be the published Xactimate pricing. After the work was completed, I learned that *** uses its own "Unpublished" Xactimate price list which is 5-10% higher depending on the line item billed (of which the variance is not covered by insurance). I have spent the past 2 months between my insurance and *** on the scope of work that wasn't completed per industry IICRC standards and duplicate/inaccurate billing issues. The inconsistent and unreliable services provided by *** have caused tremendous havoc and stress on my family and I, during this very difficult time. The *** contents team has been very negligent they have shared other customers personal identification information and misplaced my personal content items. I am very disappointed in the service provided by *** and want *** to make this right so I can move on. I have included a detailed Excel file highlighting over $11,000 in disputed invoiced line items ranging from double-billed items, Xactimate price issues, and IICRC standard billing discrepancies. Please help me get these disputed items resolved. Thank you.
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    Customer Reviews

    126 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    Karen V

    5 stars

    04/17/2024

    I was very happy with all the service I have received so far from Chicago Water & Fire Restoration. They came out immediately to access the damage and the team was there almost immediately to remove the damage area of my flooring. They began the drying out process and now I am waiting for the negotiation with the team and my insurance company. All person from the company were very pleasant, knowledgeable, and were able to answer all of my questions and concerns. Great customer service from all and very professional.

    Chicago Water & Fire Restoration Response

    04/19/2024

    *****, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We're truly grateful that you chose CWF to assist you during your water loss and that we were able to provide you with the customer service and professionalism that is deserved, especially during a stressful time. We appreciate your continued trust and look forward to returning your home back to it's original state!

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