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Commercial Water Damage: What Do I Do If My Business Has a Faulty Water Line?

Even though it is now spring, it looks like the chilly weather might be sticking around in Chicago for a little while longer. As the frost from the latest storms melts and soil surrounding your property corrodes, it is possible that holes or cracks may develop in your water main. If left untreated, these cracks and holes can cause extensive damage in office buildings, churches, schools, multi-family residential buildings, and standard homes, leaving property owners inconvenienced and with a hazard on their hands. 

Commercial Water Damage: What do I do if a pipe bursts at my business?

During the Polar Vortex at the beginning of this year, many Chicagoland business owners experienced pipe bursts at their properties due to the plunging sub-zero temperatures across the state and the rapid warm-up that followed. Water damage in office buildings, churches, schools, multi-family residential buildings and homes caused by burst pipes is an enormous inconvenience and hazard to property managers, homeowners, and landlords alike.

What should I do if my wood floors are wet: A ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons Ultimate Guide

Burning questions for homeowners with wooden floors: What should I do if my wood floors get wet? How do I prevent water damage to my wooden floors? We have you covered with the ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons Ultimate Guide to Wood Floor Water Damage Restoration in Chicago, IL. We are an IICRC Certified Advanced Drying Specialist and we KNOW water damage! Read on to find out how to safely and effectively dry your wooden floors.

3 Reasons Why Your Roof is Leaking

We’ve all been there: Looked up at the ceiling and noticed damp spots or streaks. Or, even worse, looked up to find water dripping down from these areas. The disheartening telltale signs that the roof is leaking. If your roof is leaking, one of these three culprits may be the reason. These are the most common causes of roof leaks we see among our customers.

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Top 5 Causes of Water Damage in Your Home

Repairing water-damaged walls and floors is often a very expensive task. In fact, Water damage and freezing issues were the second most common reason for a homeowner’s insurance claim between 2013 and 2017 with an average payout per claim of $10,234.The good news is that water damage is often preventable when you are aware of the main culprits.

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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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3 Ways the Cold Affects Your Home

So far, 2019 is cold. The new year has brought unusual, life-threatening freezing temperatures. And with pre-wind chill temperatures dropping well below zero this week, it’s important to keep in mind what kind of negative effects frigid weather can have on homes and buildings. While here at ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons, we believe life safety should always be the number one concern, bracing your home for the cold is a close second. Here are just three ways the cold can damage your home this winter.

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Top Tips for Preventing Basement Seepage

As winter weather becomes spring weather, do you know what basement seepage is and how it affects your home? ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons has you covered with top tips for preventing and dealing with basement seepage in your home.