Water Damage Restoration – Freezing & Burst Water Pipes
Sam Simon
November 26, 2016As winter begins to take hold on the Chicago-land area, Chicago-lands Leader in
Water Damage Restoration
and Burst Water Pipe Cleanup, would like to remind home and business owners to take precautions against freezing pipes, burst water pipes and subsequent water damage. With temperatures likely to dip below freezing in the coming weeks, burst pipes due to freezing are a concern. Especially water pipes that run along exterior walls.
Some of these pipes include kitchen supply lines on the interior and water supply spigots on the exterior. If your kitchen is on an exterior wall, check that it is insulated. You can purchase pipe insulation from your local hardware store. If you can’t tell whether the pipe is insulated, make sure to leave your cabinet door slightly open, so warm air can enter. Overnight, leave your water faucet on slightly so a steady stream of water runs through and prevents freezing. For an exterior spigot, make sure to shut off the supply line from the basement. After you’ve done that, open the supply line on the outside and let all trapped water out.
This will make sure that the pipe doesn’t expand and burst, a problem you will not know you have until you decide to water your grass the following spring. This can be especially messy because the escaping water will end up running through the walls and floors of your home or business.
Water Damage Restoration
In the event of a water damage emergency, ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons is here to help. By dialing 855-9-SIMONS, or clicking on our website, you’ll be sure to get Chicago-lands leader in water damage restoration services at your doorstep. Our
IICRC
certified technicians are up-to-date on the latest industry-practices for Remediation & Restoration of your home or business. ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons also boasts the latest technology in structural drying and moisture tracking. ServiceMaster By Simons has two locations (Chicago and North Shore) to serve you better. Don’t hesitate! In the event of an water damage restoration emergency, call us at 855-9-SIMONS. We’re available 24/7/365 to serve you better. Call now.
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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