
Timing is Critical When It Comes to Fire Restoration

Nasutsa Mabwa
February 28, 2014Fire Restoration in Chicago by ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons
The destruction a fire can cause to your home or business does not end when the flames are extinguished. After a
fire damage
event, you should waste no time contacting a professional
fire damage repair
and cleaning company, like
ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons
, to restore you property. Don’t hesitate to call us when you need
fire restoration in Chicago, Il.
The longer ash and water is left untreated after the flames are put out, the more your property continues to be damaged. Therefore, the longer you wait to halt the damage, the harder and more expensive it will be to restore your property and you may spend more money replacing items that could have been salvaged. After
fire and smoke damage
, the final countdown is on to save your property and your possessions.
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Minutes after fire and smoke damage
Many items of your property, such as appliances, furniture, and walls start to develop a yellow discoloration.
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Hours after fire and smoke damage
Many areas of your business or home, such as your bathrooms, are stained by acid and chemical combinations created by smoke and fire.
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Days after fire and smoke damage
Acid residue permanently discolors your walls and causes anything metallic to start to rust.
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Weeks after fire and smoke damage
Acidic residue permanently damages your building and furnishings. Multiple layers of soot residue will cover all the surfaces of your home or business. The expenses required to clean the damage increases considerably.
The technicians at
ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons
are IICRC (Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification) trained and certified. We will use the latest
fire restoration
techniques to return your home or business to its pre-loss state as quickly as possible. After a fire loss, do not hesitate to
contact us.
The longer you take to call, the more damage will occur to your building, and the more it will cost to restore your belongings. For
fire restoration in Chicago
, there is no better choice than the professionals at
ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons
.
Nasutsa Mabwa is the CEO and co-owner of ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons, a certified MBE/WBE firm proudly serving Cook, DuPage, and Lake Counties in Illinois. Under her leadership, the company has become one of Chicagoland’s most trusted providers of disaster restoration services, including water and flood damage restoration, fire and smoke damage cleanup, and mold remediation for residential and commercial clients.
A recognized civic and business leader, Nasutsa is a recipient of the 2020 Daily Herald Business Ledger C-Suite Award, a Crain’s Chicago Business 40 Under 40 honoree, and a 2018 ServiceMaster® Achiever Award recipient. She currently serves as a Civic Federation Board Member, an Advisory Board Member, and is the Past President of the Executive Committee for the Evanston Chamber of Commerce. She is a proud member of the WPO - Women's President Organization.
Nasutsa holds IICRC certifications in Water Damage Restoration (WRT) and Fire & Smoke Restoration (FSRT), bringing both strategic leadership and technical expertise to every project.
She is also the co-author of RESTORE: A Complete Guide to Protecting Your Home As Your Most Valuable Asset from Water and Fire Disasters — a practical, accessible book for homeowners based on real-world experience in the restoration industry.
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