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Mold remediation companies serving Waukegan, IL

Compare mold remediation providers with strong local signals for Waukegan, IL. Broader area options are included when the service-area data suggests they may cover the city.

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    Urgent response

    Start here when there is active water damage, a fast-spreading issue, or a time-sensitive repair.

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    Containment methods

    Useful when mold may need isolation from clean areas during removal.

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    Important when mold appears after a leak, flood, roof issue, or damp basement condition.

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    Restoration 1 of Waukegan

    Based in Waukegan

    Waukegan, IL / 5 rating from 381 reviews / Water damage restoration service

    Best for: Waukegan and Lake County homeowners dealing with water damage or mold who want a single contractor to handle mitigation through full reconstruction.

    Service area: Headquartered in Waukegan, IL. Serves Lake County IL including North Chicago, Zion, Beach Park, Winthrop Harbor, and Great Lakes. Also covers Kenosha County WI (Kenosha, Pleasant Prairie, Bristol, Salem Lakes) and parts of Racine County WI (Woodworth). One reviewer reported using them for a job in St. Charles, IL, about 50 miles southwest of Waukegan.

    In-house testing & remediationGeneral contractor rebuild24/7 emergency responseInsurance coordination

    Review snapshot: Leo draws the most praise for personal responsiveness, with Miguel, James, and JJ also named repeatedly for fast, hands-on work. But with only 3 sub-4-star reviews across 381 total, there is not enough negative data to identify any complaint pattern.

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    The Restoration Company Inc./ TRC

    Based in Waukegan

    Waukegan, IL / 4.8 rating from 71 reviews / Water damage restoration service

    Best for: Waukegan-area homeowners dealing with mold discovered after water damage, where the same crew that dried the structure can handle remediation and rebuild under one insurance claim.

    Service area: TRC is headquartered at 3203 Sunset Ave in Waukegan, Illinois, with additional phone lines for Wisconsin and Florida (a Florida general contractor license confirms operations there). The Illinois operation covers the northern suburbs and Lake County. Confirm crew availability for locations outside the immediate Waukegan area, as the multi-state footprint may mean variable response times depending on where your property is.

    In-house testing + remediationDirect insurance billingLead abatementMulti-state operations

    Review snapshot: Matt draws consistent praise for hands-on project management and clear communication, with Cassandra keeping the office organized. But one reviewer reported the company refused to provide an upfront estimate before starting work — 2 one-star reviews across 71 total at 4.8 stars.

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    Waukegan, IL / 4.6 rating from 36 reviews / Water damage restoration service

    Best for: Northern Cook and Lake County homeowners dealing with basement water damage or mold after flooding, backed by a franchise owner (James) who multiple reviewers say turned down unnecessary work.

    Service area: Headquartered in Waukegan, Illinois. Serves northern Cook County and Lake County, including Antioch, Buffalo Grove, Deerfield, Glenview, Grayslake, Gurnee, Highland Park, Lake Forest, Libertyville, Mundelein, Northbrook, Round Lake, Vernon Hills, Wilmette, Winnetka, and Zion, among others. The listed area spans roughly 33 communities across two counties.

    Water damage restorationMold remediation24/7 emergency responseCommercial and residential

    Review snapshot: James draws repeat praise for honesty and fast response across dozens of reviews, with Junior and Emilio also named for quality work. But with only 36 reviews over 12 years, the volume is thin for a franchise operation.

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    5 Star Restoration Specialists Inc.

    Based in Waukegan

    Waukegan, IL / 4.7 rating from 25 reviews / Water damage restoration service

    Best for: Lake County homeowners dealing with water damage or mold after a basement flood who want a bilingual, family-owned restoration company with a 45-minute response-time pledge.

    Service area: Based in Waukegan, IL. Serves Lake County communities including Highland Park, Gurnee, Mundelein, North Chicago, Glenview, Lake Forest, Grayslake, Libertyville, Vernon Hills, Deerfield, Beach Park, and Wilmette. Also lists Kenosha and Racine in Wisconsin, though how regularly they send crews across the state line is worth confirming.

    Se habla espanolIn-house mold testing24/7 emergency responseReconstruction included

    Review snapshot: Raphael draws repeated praise across reviews for after-hours availability and hands-on project management, with Alex, Manny, and Hugo also named for basement flood work. But no recent negatives exist to flag concerns — 0 complaints of 3 stars or below found across 25 total reviews.

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