ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons
ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons is an independently owned disaster restoration and specialty cleaning company based in Chicago, United States. The company provides residential and commercial restoration services throughout the Chicago metropolitan area, including Cook County, the North Shore, Lake County, and DuPage County. It operates as an independently owned franchise within the national ServiceMaster network.
History
ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons was founded by Nasutsa Mabwa and Sam Simon, both experienced professionals in the disaster restoration industry. The business operates as a woman-owned and family-run franchise serving the greater Chicago area and its surrounding suburbs. Its roots trace back to earlier ServiceMaster franchises that have operated locally for more than forty years.[1]
ServiceMaster, founded in Chicago in 1929, established one of the first nationwide disaster restoration networks in the United States. ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons continues that legacy at the local level, serving residential and commercial customers across Chicago, Cook County, Lake County, DuPage County, and surrounding areas.[2]
Operations
ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons provides 24-hour emergency response for water damage restoration, fire and smoke damage cleanup, mold remediation, and property reconstruction. The company also operates a specialty cleaning division that handles hoarder cleanup, post-construction cleaning, duct cleaning, structural cleaning, and detailed interior cleaning. Its carpet and upholstery cleaning services employ professional-grade extraction and deodorization methods for residential and commercial properties.[3]
The company works closely with insurance adjusters, property managers, building owners, and homeowners to manage both large and small restoration projects. ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons maintains regional offices in Chicago, Skokie (North Shore), Deerfield (Lake County), and Oak Park. Each branch serves as a dispatch and coordination hub for crews operating across Northern Cook County, Lake County, and DuPage County.
Certifications and Memberships
ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons is an IICRC Certified Firm and holds Master Fire & Water Restorer credentials, the highest professional designations available through the IICRC.[4] The company is also a member of the Restoration Industry Association (RIA), which promotes standards and professional ethics in the restoration field.[5]
Awards and Recognition
ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons and its leadership team have received multiple national and regional awards, including:
- 2025 Inc. 5000 Honoree for growth among U.S. private companies.[6]
- 2024 Chicago Star Award for business excellence and community impact.[7]
- 2021 SB100 Best of Small Business Award[8]
- 2020 BBB Torch Award for Ethics from the Better Business Bureau.[9]
- Stevie Award for Business Excellence (2021).[10]
- Recognized as Skokie Business of the Year (Honorable Mention) for community service.[11]
Community Engagement
ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons participates in charitable and community programs throughout the Chicago metropolitan area. The company promotes a culture of volunteerism among its employees, subcontractors, and partners, supporting local nonprofits and civic organizations through donations, fundraising, and service initiatives. Its community partnerships include The Talking Farm in Skokie, The Evanston Chamber of Commerce, the Marshall Bennett Institute of Real Estate at Roosevelt University, the Evanston Arts Center, the Albany Park Community Center in Chicago, and A Safe Place in Lake County.[12]
Publications
Sam Simon, the company’s Chief Operating Officer, co-authored the book RESTORE: A Complete Guide to Protecting Your Home As Your Most Valuable Asset, a homeowner’s guide to preventing and managing water and fire damage.[13]
See also
External links
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- ↑ "About Us". ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
- ↑ "About". ServiceMaster. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
- ↑ "Restoration & Cleaning Services". ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
- ↑ "IICRC Certified Firm Verification". IICRC. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
- ↑ "Member Directory". Restoration Industry Association. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
- ↑ "Inc. 5000 2025 Honorees". Inc. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
- ↑ "Chicago Star Award Winners Announced". City of Chicago. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
- ↑ "SB100 Awards 2021". Best of Small Business Awards. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
- ↑ "BBB Torch Awards 2020". Better Business Bureau. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
- ↑ "Stevie Awards Winners 2021". Stevie Awards. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
- ↑ "Skokie Chamber Business Awards". Retrieved 2025-10-06.
- ↑ "About Us". ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons. Retrieved 2025-10-06.
- ↑ Mabwa, Nasutsa; Simon, Sam (18 June 2022). RESTORE: A Complete Guide to Protecting Your Home As Your Most Valuable Asset. Fig Factor Media. ISBN 978-1952779527. Search this book on
