Why You Should Use a Professional for Water Damage Repair Projects in Chicago
Sam Simon
February 9, 2015Have you ever had a water leak due to a DIY home remodeling project? Maybe you installed your own garden style bath tub, or replaced the dishwasher, and things just didn't go as planned. You likely had a significant amount of water leaking into your home, and the solution was to use up all the clean (and dirty) bath towels to sop up the mess. You cleaned away the water you could see, but what about the water that leaked through the carpet or under those baseboards? It's that exact question that should lead you to call ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons for
water damage repair in Chicago
.
Something as small as not applying enough thread seal tape on a water supply pipe can cause long term water damage. A small dripping leak is a big warning. At some point that pipe joint will fail. The small drip will become a mini Niagara Falls, and torrents of water will gush unchallenged into your home. Hopefully you're in the house when it happens. If not...well, the results could be devastating. Water will soak into and under floorboards, saturate sheetrock, permeate walls, and work its way downward throughout your entire home structure. In a matter of minutes you're facing a major water restoration project because floors, walls and ceiling may be water damaged beyond your repair abilities.
Okay, that may be a worst-case scenario, but even the smallest bit of water damage may need a professional's restorative touch. The main problem is that generally only the water you see gets cleaned up. The unseen water that soaks into the flooring or between the baseboards could be rotting away your walls or floor boards. If you call a professional cleaning company you'll save yourself time and money along with reducing health risks, which could promote mold growth.
If you are weekend Do-It-Yourselfer, please make sure you are properly cleaning your project area, including completely drying up all water leaks. If you have doubts about your water spill cleanup skills,
call ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons
for water damage repair in Chicago.
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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