How Hidden Water Can Damage Your Home
Do you know where hidden water could be lurking in your home? Learn how to find it fast and mitigate the water damage it can cause.
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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.
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.
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.
Fire Damage 101: What do I do if my place of worship experiences a fire?
Churches are especially vulnerable to fire damage because they often remain unoccupied for long periods of time. On top of this, churches tend to be remained filled with candles as they are often an integral part of services and foster a peaceful atmosphere.
Commercial Fire Damage 101: What do I do if my small business has a fire?
Damaging fires, unfortunately, happen every 24 seconds in the United States. While the number of fires and fire-related deaths has been trending down since the 1970s, they still continue to wreak havoc all across the country.
Commercial Water Damage: What Do I Do If My Business Has a Sewer Back Up?
As the weather finally starts to warm up, the last thing you want to deal with is a sewer backup in your business. The unexpected event can cause a significant amount of stress on your company and ruin your business if not properly cared for — plus dealing with it prevents you from attending to your clients! If you ever experience a sewer backup, contact the professionals at ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons for quick and stress-free service. Not sure if you’re dealing with a sewer backup? Read below for more information.
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.
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.