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Does Your Building Project Budget for Post Construction Cleaning Costs? Here’s Why It Should.

    If you’re planning a residential or commercial construction project and you’re not already thinking about a plan for clean up afterwards, you should be. The professionals at ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons have decades of experience in cleaning up after construction projects. You’d be surprised how often we find that customers have forgotten to budget for or schedule a post-construction cleaning until the very last minute.

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    What is Fire Content Cleaning and How We Do It

      House fires are one of the biggest causes of property loss in America. But while some property is left in ashes after a fire, not all property is completely ruined. Instead, after a house fire, property is most often partially damaged — oftentimes by smoke. If you are facing the aftermath of a house fire and your belongings have incurred smoke damage, ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons has you covered with our guide to fire content cleaning. 

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      Thanksgiving Fire Prevention

        Fire prevention shouldn’t be hard this Thanksgiving. Follow these top tips to keep your family, friends and belongings safe from the flames this holiday season.

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        How to Winterize Your Home

          Winterizing your home is a confusing, yet necessary thing you must do to prepare for inclement weather. The professionals at ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons are here to help you understand what steps you should take.

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          Commercial Fire Damage 101: What do I do if there’s a fire in my restaurant?

            Restaurants are no exception to this reality. In fact, nearly half a million structure fires occur in the United States during any given year. These fires result in over a whopping $10 billion of property damages and over 13,000 civilian injuries. During 2010-2014 alone, approximately 7,410 structure fires occurred in restaurant establishments in the country. According to the NFPA, the cooking equipment used in restaurants is the main cause of these reported incidents. Surprisingly, fires related to electrical distribution, lighting and heating equipment only accounted for 27 percent of these fires.

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            Your Number One Guide to Oven Safety

              Some of the most dangerous items in your house are the very ones that you would least suspect — like your oven! Even though you might use your oven and stove regularly, without the proper precautions and maintenance this kitchen appliance can quickly become dangerous. Oven incidents can cause kitchen fires, which lead to smoke and soot…and the need for kitchen restoration after the fact.

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              How to Ensure Safety This Halloween

                Whether you are transforming your home into a haunted house, walking your kids around the neighborhood for tricks and treats, or simply handing out candy to your neighborhood ghouls and goblins, a quick safety check will help ensure your home and family’s safety. At ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons, we are family-focused and cannot fathom anything bad happening to our children. Follow our top tips to keep Halloween scary without becoming a tragedy.