Types of Mold Many kinds of mold exist and although none have the official name “black mold,” various molds can appear black. Often when individuals say, “black mold,” they might mean a specific variety known as Stachybotrys chartarum, also called Stachybotrys atra. This is a type of mold that grows… Read More »How to Check for “Black Mold”
If you’ve ever had your power go out in your Chicagoland home after a storm, didn’t it feel like you’d suddenly been thrust back to the dark ages? That’s because homes today are filled with electric lights, appliances, and gadgets that make our lives easier and provide us with entertainment.… Read More »How Your Appliances Can Become Fire Hazards
Experts tell us that one of the best precautions you can take to protect your Chicagoland home from a flooded basement is to install a sump pump. But sometimes during storms, you may lose power which also kills your sump pump, making it useless when it’s needed. So it may… Read More »Options For Keeping Your Basement Dry
If your Chicagoland home needs mold remediation, you may put it off because A) you don’t believe there’s really any harm or B) you’re concerned about how much your life will be disrupted during the remediation process. Removing mold from a home can indeed be a big job. But… Read More »How Long Does Mold Remediation Take?
Your dreams have come true! You have a pool in your yard! The bad news is you never had one installed and it appeared overnight. What you likely have is a broken water line. The water supply line is connected to and allows water to your Chicagoland property from the… Read More »Why a Water Supply Line Breaks and How to Handle It
Often, the destruction you see after a fire merely represents the tip of an iceberg. Another threat to your personal and business property lurks beyond charred remains and waterlogged debris – smoke damage. Your belongings’ soundness and value could be threatened by it and it’s frequently underestimated. In such… Read More »The Silent Threat of Smoke Damage to Your Chicagoland Property
ServiceMaster Restore® spotlights Nasutsa Mabwa After working in the commercial real estate sector for many years, Nasutsa Mabwa, owner of ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons, developed strong skills in project management, risk management, troubleshooting, and networking. Show now runs a successful ServiceMaster Restore® franchise in Illinois. Here Nasutsa shares her advice… Read More »Franchising is a powerful catalyst for generational prosperity
Basements are extremely common in the Chicagoland area; it’s rarer to find a home without one. But, sorry to say, finding a leak in a basement is also a frequent occurrence. Insurance claims show that 98% of these spaces encounter water damage at some point. This problem must be addressed… Read More »Understanding Why Basements Leak
Thanksgiving is a popular holiday in Chicago and many families look forward to reconnecting with loved ones. But unfortunately, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Thanksgiving is also the foremost day for home-cooking fires, with three times as many fires caused by cooking than a typical day. And… Read More »Safeguard Your Thanksgiving with These Fire Prevention Tips
"We had a terrific experience with ServiceMaster. Sam and his crew were a pleasure to work with. He was prompt with his initial response, took the time needed to carefully inspect our basement and describe exactly what was needed, and completed the promised work under budget and to perfection. In addition to a job well done, he also seemed to treat his crew very well. He was careful to make certain we knew their names before he departed, and the entire team was professional and communicative any time we had questions. Highly recommended."
Eric P.
"ServiceMaster-RestorationbySimons provided exceptional service in response to flooding at the home of Dorothy Kane, following a storm and heavy rain. The team was professional, efficient and worked very hard to complete the cleanup and remove the related debris. We are very thankful and appreciative of this team. Sam and Nasutsa are amazing and we highly recommend this company. THANK YOU!!"
Synde M.
"ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons could not have been a better partner in getting through a recent rain water infiltration episode at my lakefront high-rise rental condo. These guys were prompt, professional and productive from the moment I called frantically looking for help right through final pick-up of their moisture mitigating equipment the next week. All the while, their excellent customer service approach kept me informed + updated (aka: "calm") about the processes being utilized to dry the unit out, remove the damaged flooring materials, etc. and help ward off secondary loss. Obviously, I hope to never experience another disaster like this, but, if I do, I know having ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons as a resource will help me endure and emerge with my property protected and my sanity intact."
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