Storm Damage in Chicagoland: What to Do Before the Pros Arrive
Storm damage just hit your home or business? Learn the safest next steps to take before pros arrive. Get expert advice for Chicagoland storms from ServiceMaster By Simons.
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How to Shield Your Chicagoland Home from Moisture and Humidity
It’s always humid in Chicago, but it’s during the summer that we really feel it. Nothing new there. Some think it’s because we live so near Lake Michigan. But the lake makes little or no significant contribution to those processes. According to Tom Skilling, chief meteorologist at WGN-TV, Chicago’s high… Read More »How to Shield Your Chicagoland Home from Moisture and Humidity
Why Pipes Freeze and How to Stop it From Happening to You
About the only time you want to hear the sounds of snap, crackle and pop is from a fireplace or your breakfast cereal, but never from the water pipes in your Chicagoland home or business. And once one ruptures, it can release hundreds of gallons per hour, causing extensive… Read More »Why Pipes Freeze and How to Stop it From Happening to You
The Importance of Storm “Four” Knowledge
Throughout life, there are many things you plan for. You try to structure your education so you’ll have a fulfilling and well-paying job. You may plan for a vacation weeks or even months ahead. Maybe you designed the type of home you wanted, gathering blueprints, getting contractors lined up, choosing… Read More »The Importance of Storm “Four” Knowledge
How a Disaster May Add Value to Your Chicagoland Property
Property damage from water, fire, mold, and storms can feel devastating. While experiencing a disaster, it’s hard to find an upside. But a disaster could increase your Chicagoland property value in the long run if you have the right homeowner’s coverage and restoration professionals working on the job. You see,… Read More »How a Disaster May Add Value to Your Chicagoland Property
Residential Water Damage: What Do I Do If I’ve Got a Faulty Water Line?
Faulty Water Supply Lines – Stabilization & Recovery – Residential Water Damage – ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons – Chicago ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons, Chicagoland’s Trusted Name In Water Damage Restoration and Fire Damage Restoration, has compiled this checklist of things that you can do to help stabilize your property… Read More »Residential Water Damage: What Do I Do If I’ve Got a Faulty Water Line?
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.
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.
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.