Fire Damage Made Worse by Smoke Damage
Sam Simon
June 28, 2013We provide fire damage restoration and smoke damage clean up throughout the Chicago area, so we know that when fire damages businesses or homes the damage can extend beyond the reach of the flames. Smoke and soot produced by fire often cause additional damage that can reach into adjoining rooms and affect both structure and contents.
Smoke damage isn’t just about a bad smell, small carbon particles can adhere to floors, walls, furniture, appliances and draperies damaging surfaces. This damage often gets worse the longer the residue stays in place. That’s why quick remediation of soot and smoke damage is so important to restoration efforts.
Carbon particles can cause etching on porcelain and marble surfaces like sinks, tubs and counter tops. Appliances, chrome and stainless steel surfaces can suffer permanent tarnishing if not properly and promptly cleaned. Fabrics in carpets, furniture and draperies are vulnerable to oily soot residue. Improper cleaning attempts can cause more damage by inadvertently pushing gritty carbon residue and oily soot deeper into fabrics.
Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration
ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons can provide prompt and effective smoke damage clean up and fire damage restoration services for homes and businesses throughout the Chicago area including; Old Town, Gold Coast, Streeterville, Mag Mile, River North, West Town, Printers Row, Grant Park, the Loop, West Loop, South Loop, Near North Side, Oak Park, Park Ridge, Niles, Morton Grove, Skokie, Des Plaines, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, and Evanston.
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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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