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ServiceMaster By Simons - Chicago Star Small Business Award!

Our Small Business Is a Chicago Star Winner!

    ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons was nominated for the Chicago Star Small Business Award! The Chicago Star Award aims to highlight the remarkable contributions of small businesses in Chicago and foster community involvement by inviting members of the public to nominate local establishments that contribute to the vibrancy of their communities.

    Defend Your Windows Against Rain and Bad Weather

    Defend Your Windows Against Rain and Bad Weather

      In rain and bad weather, your home’s windows are the first line of defense. Taking care of them not only improves your home’s looks but also helps to keep its structural integrity, decreases water damage, and makes it energy efficient. In this article, we’ll look at seven of the best ways to protect your windows from rain and rotten weather, making sure your home is a secure and peaceful sanctuary.

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      6 Ways Flooding Can Occur in Your Chicagoland Home

        If your Chicagoland home isn’t near a lake or river or built on a floodplain, you may think it’s safe from flood damage. But unfortunately, that’s far from accurate. Every home that’s ever been built can experience flooding.
        On average, only one inch of water can cause about $25,000 in damage to your property. So, if you don’t take proactive measures to stop flooding, you put your house in danger of long-term harm from water damage that can lead to big costs later. Here are some examples of how flooding can happen at home.

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        After a Fire in Your Chicago Home: What to Save, What to Toss

          One of the hardest tasks to deal with after a fire is deciding what you can keep and what to toss. You want to save money yet you also need to stay safe. So, the following are some tips on how to handle some of the more questionable items that may have been exposed to fire and smoke.

          5 Questions You Need to Be Asking Your Homeowners Insurance Agent

          5 Questions You Need to Be Asking Your Homeowner’s Insurance Agent

            Here at ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons, we know that clients are often under-informed when it comes to what their homeowners insurance policy does and does not cover. That’s why we created this list of 5 questions we recommend asking your insurance agent to better understand your coverage.

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            Should You Buy a Fire Damaged Home?

              House-flipping and restoring shows on TV make it look fun, quick, and lucrative. But the reality is that houses with fire and water damage can be a lot of work and may become a nightmare if you don’t know what you’re doing. Before buying a fire-damaged home, you will first need to know the answers to the following 3 questions.

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              How Water Damage Can Ruin Your Chicagoland Business

                Water damage to a business is more than a nuisance. There can be serious implications involved – damage to a building and equipment can be severe and costly which can shut a business down for long periods, threatening its existence and the livelihoods of its employees or tenants. It can also endanger their health.

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                Be a Hero: Make Your Home Resistant to Natural Disasters

                  Natural disasters like floods, fires, earthquakes, and tornadoes are common in certain areas. Regardless of where you live, FEMA advises creating a preparedness plan for your household to protect yourself and your home. While no way of doing things is perfect, there are steps you can take to make your Chicagoland home more resilient to disasters.