
Timely Fire Restoration Services Can Save Your Chicago Home and Possessions

Nasutsa Mabwa
November 12, 2014For immediate fire restoration services in Chicago, contact ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons.
Fires can happen at any time. Along with the initial shock there are many thoughts and concerns that will cross your mind. Perhaps the most important part of the entire process is the timing. The quicker you find someone to help with your fire restoration, the better the chances are you can achieve complete restoration. If you find that you need fire restoration, ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons in Chicago, IL gives you the best chance for success. Let's digress back to why timing is important.
If you do not use proper fire restoration techniques as soon as possible, you can end up with serious damage within hours, due to acidic residue. In just a few hours, appliances and furniture can be stained from the soot. Within 24 hours, you can see noticeable staining on the walls. After 7 days, damages can be so severe that fire restoration would no longer be an option. Due to this quickly progressing timeline, it is very important to resolve the damage immediately.
Soot is one of the main things that can cause damage in the aftermath of a fire.
Our fire restoration services
can restore a wide variety of surfaces that may be damaged from the soot, including marble, porcelain, tile, aluminum, brass, stainless steel, upholstery, carpets, mattresses, curtains, and more. The initial steps of fire restoration include assessing the situation and formulating a plan, and implementing that plan as soon as possible.
ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons is a very reputable company with highly skilled professionals. We are available 24/7 for all your fire restoration needs in the Chicagoland area. If you need fire restoration services,
please give us a call
!
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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