How Frozen Pipes Cause Water Damage in Chicago
Sam Simon
December 22, 2014To repair winter water damage, give ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons a call today.
Temperatures have been dropping to extreme lows lately. When the mercury dips below freezing, bursting pipes are a major concern. When a frozen pipe bursts it's highly likely water damage repair is a necessity. Luckily, ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons is available 24/7 for all your
water damage repair in Chicago, IL
.
Without a continuous flow of water, ice can begin to buildup inside of pipes. Once the water freezes the pipes can expand and eventually burst. When a pipe bursts you may not have any way to immediately stop the flow of water. This will quickly cause devastating flood damage and an immediate need for water damage repair. There are ways to prevent this from happening. The easiest option is to leave your water on to a slow drip so it will continually flow, which will hinder the ability of your pipes to freeze. Other ways would involve heating your pipes or insulating them.
Let's say you were not able to prevent a frozen pipe and now you are dealing with flood damage in your basement. This is the time to call ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons. We can be onsite immediately to begin the water removal process and form a plan and make sure your home or business is completely restored to its previous condition. We have the professional expertise and equipment to clean up all water damage and reduce all risk for bacteria or mold growth due to remaining moisture.
If you find yourself dealing with water damage because of burst pipes this winter,
please call ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons
for all your water damage restoration in Chicago, IL.
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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