Spring Maintenance Tips to Prevent Water & Fire Damage in Lake County Homes
Sam Simon
June 19, 2025Prepare your Lake County home for spring storms and warmer weather with this essential home maintenance checklist. From cleaning gutters to inspecting appliances and HVAC systems, these simple tips can prevent costly water and fire damage before it starts. Whether you're in Lake Forest, Highland Park, Northbrook, or Deerfield, this proactive guide from ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons is tailored for North Shore and Lake County homeowners who want to safeguard their property.
Spring Home Maintenance Checklist for Lake County & North Shore Homeowners
Avoid Water and Fire Damage Before It Happens
As spring and summer arrive in Lake County and the North Shore, homeowners and property managers must prepare for seasonal risks that come with changing weather. Whether you're in Northbrook, Highland Park, Lake Forest, or anywhere along the North Shore, this spring home maintenance checklist will help reduce your risk of flooding, appliance leaks, and fire hazards.
At ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons, we’ve seen firsthand how overlooked maintenance leads to costly disasters. Take action now with these spring property maintenance tips to protect your investment and peace of mind.
Spring Home Maintenance Checklist Lake County
1. Clean and Inspect Gutters
Remove leaves and debris
Ensure downspouts direct water at least 6 feet away from the foundation. Blocked gutters are a top cause of basement flooding during spring rainstorms
Pour water into the pit and verify proper function
Install a battery backup if not already in place
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Check washing machine and dishwasher hoses for cracks or bulges
Upgrade to stainless steel braided hoses. According to the IBHS, appliance failures cause over $150M in annual damages
Remove lint from both interior and exterior vents.
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5. Roof and Chimney Check
Replace missing shingles, seal flashing
Clear out chimney debris and check fireboxes.
6. Service Your HVAC System
Change filters
Clean outdoor units
Schedule a spring tune-up to reduce fire and electrical risks
Look for dampness, mold, or strange odors
Consider using a dehumidifier
Prevent spring water damage Lake County with proactive inspections
Why Spring Home Maintenance Matters
Neglecting seasonal home care in Lake County can result in major property damage—and insurance doesn't always cover it all. This checklist is designed to help you avoid both common and costly issues. With changing weather patterns and older plumbing in many North Shore homes, prevention is the best strategy.
Need Professional Help? We’re One Call Away
Even the best-maintained homes sometimes face unexpected events. If you experience flooding, fire, or storm-related damage this season, you can trust ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons for discreet, expert-level response.
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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 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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