
Winter Water Damage Repair Services in Chicago

Sam Simon
November 26, 2014ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons provides water damage restoration throughout the Chicago area.
The holidays are just around the corner. That means snowy times are ahead of us in the Midwest. Winter brings frozen rain gutters, ice dams, and roofs laden with heavy snow, which can cause water damage inside your house. If you need
water damage restoration in the Chicago, IL area
, please call ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons. We will help resolve your winter water damage problems.
After the first heavy snowfall, it is always a good idea to check your roof to ensure you do not have a large build up of snow. Heavy, deep snow on the roof can cause potential damage which would allow water to enter your home and produce extensive water damage. Many people use a roof rake to remove snow from their roof and protect against water intrusion or even worse, a collapsed roof.
Once water enters your home from a leak in the roof, the damage can quickly spread. Since you are dealing with water damage at the highest point of your home, you are also looking at potential water damage throughout the entire house as gravity pulls the water towards the lowest point of the structure.
The best water damage repair method is to call the professionals at ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons. We will ensure that your home is properly restored to its prior condition. We specialize in making sure all your water damage is repaired, and there is no potential for future issues such as mold and rotting.
Water damage repair is something no one wants to deal with. With winter upon us, there are many potential storms that can cause damage to your home which could make you susceptible to water intrusion. If you find you are in need a water damage repair in Chicago, IL,
please call ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons today
!
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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