
Flood Season in Chicago, IL

Nasutsa Mabwa
August 27, 2014ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons provides Flood Cleanup and Damage Restoration in Chicago, including neighborhoods like Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, and Wicker Park
You may not associate the late summer season with flooding, but in the Midwest, it's something you need be aware of and also understand your risk. Flooding affects many families, and not just those with houses near bodies of water or in the floodplain. If you find yourself dealing with
flood water damage in Chicago, IL
,
call ServiceMaster by Simons
for all your flood repair needs.
Maybe you live near a lake or stream but your house is high enough to not have to worry about flooding. That's good, but other flood concerns exist. You may experience water damage due to a plumbing problem such as a
burst pipe or leaking water heater
. A storm can flood the city sewer system causing your home to suffer backed up water mixed with sewage. This can be the worst type of flood damage because you could be dealing with fecal matter and other contaminants that were in the sewers and have now entered your home. If this happens to you, you need water damage repair professionals on site immediately to help reduce risks of property damage and health concerns.
Professional flood damage repair teams
will have the proper equipment to handle the cleanup of flooding on many levels. From a small plumbing leak to thousands of gallons of water, ServiceMaster by Simons professionals are available 24/7 to help resolve your problems. They have over 50 years of experience with water damage repair in homes business, and even large warehouses.
If you have been affected by flood damage and you need help, please do not delay. Call ServiceMaster by Simons for all your
water damage repair needs in the Chicago, IL area
.
Nasutsa Mabwa is the CEO of ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons, a nationally recognized, award-winning disaster restoration firm serving Cook, DuPage, and Lake Counties. Under her leadership, the company has become one of Chicagoland’s most trusted providers of water and flood damage restoration, fire and smoke damage cleanup, mold remediation, and specialty cleaning services for both residential and commercial clients.
A respected business and civic leader, Nasutsa has received numerous honors for her contributions to the industry and her community. Her accolades include:
- Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies - 2025 recipient
- Top 100 Women to KNOW in America (2024) by KNOW Women & JPMorgan Chase
- Crain’s Chicago Business 40 Under 40
- SB100 Best of Small Business Award
- 2020 BBB Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics
- Stevie® Award for Female Entrepreneur of the Year
- 2020 Daily Herald Business Ledger C-Suite Award
- 2018 ServiceMaster® Achiever Award
She is IICRC-certified in both Water Damage Restoration (WRT) and Fire & Smoke Restoration (FSRT), combining technical expertise with visionary leadership. Nasutsa holds a Master’s in Urban Planning & Policy from the University of Illinois at Chicago and an MBA in Real Estate Development from Roosevelt University.
Beyond her business achievements, Nasutsa is an active community advocate. She is a Board Member of the Civic Federation, an Advisory Board Member, and Past President of the Executive Committee for the Evanston Chamber of Commerce. She is also a long-standing member of the Women Presidents Organization (WPO).
She is the co-author of RESTORE: A Complete Guide to Protecting Your Home As Your Most Valuable Asset, an essential guidebook for homeowners navigating the challenges of water and fire disasters.
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