Record Pipe Freezing in Chicago
Nasutsa Mabwa
January 1, 2017Water Removal Services in Chicago on the rise as Water Supply Lines continue to burst due to record freezing.
ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons is receiving a record number of Water Extraction and removal requests in Chicago. Homes and businesses are affected by burst water supply lines due to freezing. Chicago and its suburbs have experienced record low temperatures in the last month. Though it has warmed up substantially, Christmas-break vacationers are coming home to find water damages in their homes and businesses.
We first make sure that your property is heated properly and your plumbing is repaired. When your property is safe, Restoration By Simons will begin the drying process. Drying the structure properly is important in stopping mold growth. Mold can grow within 24-48 hours if the conditions are right.
We use state-of-the-art equipment for structural drying. Our IICRC Certified Water Damage Restoration Technicians are trained in the latest practices in water restoration. Caring for your property is job-one for our company. Returning your property to pre-loss condition is our goal.
If your home or business has been affected by water damage, immediately contact us. Whether caused by burst water pipe, plumbing malfunction or human error, ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons is on your side. Our company is staffed with caring and compassionate people who are committed to service and customer satisfaction.
Our commitment to excellence shows in our exemplary services. From Water Restoration to Fire Restoration. From Mold Remediation to Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning. ServiceMaster Restoration is Chicagoland’s leader in Water & Fire Damage Restoration.
If your property has been affected by water damage, immediately contact us at 773-376-1110 or
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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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