My Store Suffered Chicago, IL Fire Damage. Now What?
Sam Simon
April 18, 2014Retail Disaster Restoration in Chicago, IL by ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons
The retail industry faces specific challenges when it comes to loss from
fire damage
or
water damage
in Chicago, IL. Retail businesses lose not only their building to fire and
water damage
, but also inventory, records, and electronic devices. Much like a disaster in the home,
fire damage
and
water damage
in Chicago retail buildings threaten the livelihood of the owner.
ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons
can help you with all of your
disaster restoration
needs for commercial buildings and we take special care to help retail businesses get back on their feet quickly.
Retail buildings are home to all of the assets of your business. We specialize in restoring or repairing a majority of these things for you.
Board up and Building Stabilization
. We make sure that damage is stopped in its tracks. With board up and building stabilization, we can prevent further damage or criminal activity before your building is fully restored.
Electronics Restoration
. You'll be a hard pressed to find a business that doesn't use electronics in their day-to-day transactions. We provide electronics restoration to help you save your files and some of your most expensive investments. Don't immediately assume you need to replace everything after fire and
water damage
in Chicago retail businesses. Restoring can be much less expensive and more timely.
Data and Document Recovery
. The records of your business are irreplaceable. There's no need to immediately panic after a disaster in your retail building. Call ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons first to begin the restoration process.
Soot, Smoke, and Odor Control
. Disasters aren't always limited to one event. Fire damage may lead to water damage, and its almost sure to involve smoke damage and malodors as well! Don't get stuck going to multiple companies for each service. ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons offers restoration solutions to all of these problems, as well as
reconstruction services
in Chicago, IL.
When you're dealing with
disaster restoration
in your Chicago retail business, you want to deal with the professionals and the experts in the business. For the best retail disaster restoration services in Chicago, IL, be sure to
contact ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons
. We'll be waiting for your call!
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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