
Chicago Fire Restoration for Electronics, Art, Documents, and More

Sam Simon
September 7, 2014ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons provides fire restoration services in Lincoln Park, Gold Coast, and other Chicago neighborhoods.
At any time,
a fire could devastate your home and many of your personal belongings
. Many times, what may seem to be damaged can actually be restored to its pre-fire condition. Fire restoration can be quite affordable and can even involve restoring your furniture and electronics to the same condition they were in before the fire! If you have a need for
fire restoration for in Chicago, IL
, ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons has highly skilled professionals that can help ensure your home is properly restored.
Fire restoration is an intense process that should be handled by professionals, and when completed properly, you will not even notice there was ever a fire. It is very important that you call the restoration team immediately, as this will help prevent as much permanent damage as possible. There are many types of service that ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons offers, including the following:
- Structural drying and restoration
- Document restoration
- Deodorizing and odor removal
- Board-up service
- Debris removal
- Pack-out and storage
- Drywall replacement
- Fine art restoration
You may not know what services you need, but the fire restoration team will walk you through the damage and assess the situation. You will then know what services are needed and you can even get a quote before commencing cleanup.
If you are a recent victim of fire damage in the Chicago, IL area,
call ServiceMaster by Simons today
. They are available 24/7 to help you restore your home in a timely manner.
Sam Simon
Sam Simon is the Co-Owner and Managing Director of ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons, a certified MBE/WBE disaster restoration and specialty cleaning firm proudly serving Cook, Lake, and DuPage Counties in Illinois. With over 30 years of experience in restoration project management, field operations, and emergency response, Sam plays a vital leadership role in overseeing service execution, technician development, reconstruction, and subcontractor coordination.
He holds the IICRC’s highest technical designation as a Master Fire & Water Restorer, a distinction achieved by fewer than 1% of professionals in the restoration industry. His technical scope includes water and flood damage restoration, fire and smoke recovery, mold remediation, and post-disaster reconstruction across both residential and commercial sectors.
Sam has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to helping communities in crisis. He has participated in large-scale disaster recovery efforts across the U.S., providing boots-on-the-ground leadership during Hurricanes Katrina, Sandy, and Harvey, as well as catastrophic floods, wildfires, and deep freeze events throughout Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, Texas, and beyond. His dedication to serving distressed families and businesses in the wake of national catastrophes reflects both his personal values and ServiceMaster’s mission of restoring peace of mind.
In 2019, Sam was selected for the HACIA Contractor Training Program, a competitive six-month construction management cohort offered by the Hispanic American Construction Industry Association. The program delivers intensive instruction in blueprint reading, estimating, project management, and construction law—skills that support the company’s continued growth in emergency build-back and general contracting services.
Before co-founding ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons, Sam built a successful creative career under the name Sam Zabadneh, contributing to notable film and television productions including Chicago Fire (2012), Juvies (2007), and Image Union (1978). His media and videography background continues to shape ServiceMaster’s marketing strategy, digital training resources, and brand storytelling.
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Sam is also the co-author of RESTORE: A Complete Guide to Protecting Your Home As Your Most Valuable Asset—a practical guidebook for homeowners navigating the challenges of water, fire, and mold damage.
Under the direction of majority owner and President & CEO Nasutsa Mabwa, and with Sam’s operational leadership, ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons has earned numerous regional and national accolades, including:
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