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Smoke Damage in Chicago, IL: The Hidden Menace

Smoke Damage in Chicago, IL: The Hidden Menace

Sam Simon

March 25, 2014

Chicago IL  Smoke Damage Repair from ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons


Once the flames are out and the visible smoke has cleared, you may think that there is plenty of time to begin the

fire restoration

process in Chicago, IL. The immediate danger seems to have passed and you can slowly begin to repair your building’s structure. Unfortunately, dousing the flames is just the first step in the restoration process.

Smoke damage repair

in Chicago is just as important as making sure the fire is out; this is where

ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons

steps in.

Fire damage restoration

must begin as soon as possible to prevent ongoing

smoke damage

. Smoke is nasty and insidious. It sneaks throughout your building, creeping into vents and rooms that may have been untouched by fire. Smoke is laden with toxic filth and hazardous contaminants. If soot and ash are allowed to settle in your ducts or HVAC systems, contaminated air will then be re-circulated throughout your building. Most notably, smoke odor embeds itself into every surface it comes into contact with. For

smoke damage repair

and odor removal in Chicago, you should absolutely call a professional, like the restoration technicians at ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons.

Smoke damage

can occur in a variety of different forms, including:
• yellowing of contents
• chemical etching
• tar-like residue from different chemicals burning

With so many different types of materials in your building, the extent of smoke damage in Chicago homes and businesses can be extensive. Some smoke residues can’t even be seen, but leave a strong odor that permeates throughout your home or office.

If

smoke damage

is left untreated, many of the contents of your building may be lost. When caught within the first few hours after a

fire damage

event,

smoke damage repair

can mean the difference between restoring your building’s contents or costly replacement. In addition, the longer smoke residue sits, the more resistant it is to traditional cleaning methods. When you call ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons immediately for

smoke damage repair

in Chicago, you can rest assured that you’ve done everything possible to restore your home or business to its former glory.

If your Chicago, IL home or business has suffered from

fire damage

and needs fire damage and

smoke damage restoration

, there’s only one obvious choice.

Call ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons

for friendly, professional restoration and to restore your peace of mind during these trying times. No matter the size, no matter the damage, we’re ready to restore your building 24/7/365.

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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, 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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