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.
•
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 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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