
Choosing the Right Fire Restoration Service in Chicagoland

Sam Simon
April 11, 2014Fire and Smoke Damage Repair in Chicago by ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons
When
fire damage
strikes your home or business, the last thing you want to worry about is shoddy work from the disaster restoration company. Smoke and fire damage can create a highly stressful situation, and you want to be sure you can trust the work of the
fire restoration professional
you choose. Before picking a
fire restoration company in Chicago
, you should find out some information by asking the following questions:
How quickly can the restoration company respond to your fire damage?
ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons
has a 24/7/365 response line for all emergency restoration services. We know that
fire and smoke damage
doesn’t always occur between the business hours of 9 am and 5 pm. The sooner we can begin the
fire restoration
process, the more contents we can salvage in your home or business.
How experienced are the technicians?
Each of the technicians we employ has gone through proper
fire restoration
training before they are assigned to your project. Our technicians are also IICRC certified so you can be sure that you’re getting the best service in the business.
Do they offer smoke damage repair?
While smoke doesn’t seem like much of a problem, it can actually cause just as much damage as the fire, or more, if not cleaned properly. Smoke odor can seep into upholstery and clothing, and soot can settle on items and cause corrosion. To fully recover from
fire damage,
you need to employ a company that deals with both
fire restoration and smoke damage repair.
Do they offer reconstruction?
This might be the single most defining difference between
fire restoration
companies. Some companies will just remove the fire damaged areas in your home. This means you might be stuck with chunks of your wall missing, broken windows, and dismantled entryways. At
ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons,
we offer all-inclusive reconstruction services. When you call us for
fire restoration
, we work diligently to ensure your property is completely and satisfactorily restored to its previous condition.
There are many things to consider when choosing a
fire restoration company in Chicago, IL.
For fast, professional service,
call ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons.
We’ve got the quick response, experience, and technology to help you get your home or business back to normal as fast and efficiently as possible.
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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