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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.

    Frozen pipes

    ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons’ Ultimate Guide to Frozen and Burst Pipes

      Man, has it been cold outside recently. With temperatures dropping well below zero in the past few weeks, residents in the Chicagoland area are facing major threats to home safety with frozen and burst pipes. When temperatures fall below zero degrees, pipes are incredibly vulnerable and cause incredible home damage. Since they can quickly turn into a very expensive problem for homeowners, the professionals at ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons have created this guide to give you a crash course in Pipe Freezing 101. Read on to learn how to prevent pipes from freezing, how to thaw pipes if they do freeze, and what to do if frozen pipes end up bursting and causing vast water damage to your home.

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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. 

        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.

          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.

            Chicago Fire Damage Restoration - Commercial Service

            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.

              September is National Emergency Preparedness Month: What Small Business Owners Need to Know

                If you didn’t already know, September is National Emergency Preparedness Month. You might be wondering: As a small business owner, what does this month mean to YOU? Basically, it means it’s time to get serious about your emergency preparedness plan.  Recognized each September by the government, National Emergency Preparedness month… Read More »September is National Emergency Preparedness Month: What Small Business Owners Need to Know