Steps to Take After Suffering a Business Disaster | SERVPRO of Sumter

2/15/2024 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Sumter is here for your business every step of the way, from ERPs to disaster recovery.

Disaster situations can cause serious damage to your business in a really short amount of time. One minute you are sitting at your desk working on the next month’s schedule or budget—and the next, you are running for a fire extinguisher or scrambling to find your water shut-off valve.

Once the situation is under control, you have some quick decisions to make in order to minimize the disruption to your staff and to keep moving forward in a positive direction. SERVPRO of Sumter is here to help every step of the way when it comes to your entire restoration.

Preparation Tips

While we can’t always prevent disaster situations or know when they are coming, having a reliable plan for various disasters is always recommended. If your staff know where to go and what to do ahead of an emergency, you can rest assured that everyone will react according to plan.

The first step is to develop a reliable communication strategy. Make sure everyone on your staff is connected via email or text and then designate a chain of command for who is in charge of what when disaster strikes.

In addition, you should all walk through your building to get a proper lay of the land. Locate your fire extinguishers, water shut-off valves and emergency exits so that everyone can pitch in if needed.

Finally, make sure your staff know where to go and what to do after the disaster situation is under control. If your business is set up for remote work, send off your employees with the equipment they need. If you must be in person, you should already have a backup location in mind that they can set up shop in the interim.

Recovering With the Confidence of SERVPRO®

When you have a plan in place, you can assume that your business is already on the path to recovery. We can help make sure this happens! Our team will arrive quickly and get started on your restoration as soon as possible.

Our team will be in charge of your physical recovery, so it will be your job to make sure your employees and customers are being taken care of. Answer questions, do your best to reassure everyone about the restoration process and share potential reopening dates so everyone knows what to expect in the coming days or weeks.

We also want you to keep an open mind throughout this process! While you might have to be displaced for a short time, we can also work with you to find ways for you to operate while we are in your space. Accepting that this is only temporary can help you stay motivated to work through the frustrations.

Planning ahead can go a long way to protecting your business, and our restoration team is here to help you recover from any damage you do suffer. Let us help you back open for business faster.

Has your business experienced a disaster, or do you want help building an emergency plan? Contact us to find everything you need.

When Disaster Strikes Your Business, You’ll Need a Plan | SERVPRO of Sumter

11/17/2023 (Permalink)

Are you prepared for disaster? SERVPRO of Sumter is here for you when disaster strikes!

Natural disasters can occur at any point, and they are actually occurring more often across the country. The number of natural disasters has steadily increased over the course of the last five years, and they are becoming stronger and more destructive as well. That could mean some serious damage to your business if one comes our way!

While this is not a complete guarantee that a natural disaster will affect your business, it is always a possibility. There is also the possibility that a manmade problem or accident will leave you with serious damage.

Planning for the different scenarios can help you avoid significant damage and protect the future of your business.

Why Creating a Plan Matters

Because of the fact that natural disasters are occurring more frequently and are more destructive, planning ahead for them can reduce your risk of suffering serious damage and it can also help protect your staff. Different threats like fires, floods or storms can pop up quickly, so knowing what to do in the moment is crucial.

The sheer amount of damage left behind in the wake of a disaster is one thing, but it can also cause a serious financial strain on the future of your business.

Insurance issues, lost revenue and the cost of repairs can all work against you when it comes to reopening your business. Sometimes, it can all be too much, and businesses will close and never reopen. We are here to make sure that does not happen to you.

The Benefits of an Emergency Ready Plan

SERVPRO® is proud to offer our restoration services to our community, but we can also help you plan for the unexpected! Our Emergency Ready Plan is a planning service that we offer to every business owner in the Sumter area. It is a complete guide that will walk you through every sort of disaster situation that you could experience at your business.

We will come out to your place of business and assess your risk for different threats, like warehouse fires, floods if your building is in a flood zone, and different storm scenarios. We will outline what to do before, during and after each scenario.

The best way to stay in control during an emergency is to plan ahead! Our plans will include all kinds of things to do now so you can navigate a disaster situation more smoothly. This could include tips on how to store important documents, what to do with electronics when a water issue is present or even how to pack go-bags for your staff to grab during an emergency.

We will also ensure that a strong line of communication is developed within your staff. Having a chain of command and knowing who is in charge of what is crucial during a disaster situation.

Your business deserves to overcome whatever disaster situation it faces! Our Emergency Ready Plan can help you prepare for and overcome whatever life throws at you.

Ready to create your Emergency Ready Plan for your business? Contact us for your free assessment to start the plan you need.

Hidden dangers in old buildings

7/1/2022 (Permalink)

When a loss happens in an old commercial building it may on the surface appear like a residential loss, but can truly be far different and possibly more dangerous.

Old buildings could contain hazardous building materials such as asbestos, lead, polychlorinated bisphenols (PCBs), chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), heavy metals, or even radioactive materials due to limited knowledge of the safety risks that exposures to these materials posed.

Due to the safety risks posed regulations have been set on federal, state, and local levels on how these materials must he handed and disposed of.

If you have a loss at your business do not try to take on the mitigation yourself and unknowingly risk possible exposure to one of these hazardous materials, call SERVPRO so we may put our knowledge and network of  professionals to work safely restoring your business back to preloss conditions.

Regular carpet cleaning can add months or years to your carpet life.

6/29/2022 (Permalink)

Proper carpet care can be a complicated part of commercial cleaning and facility management. A ton of cleaning choices are available, and deciding what carpet cleaning process or chemical to use can be a confusing task.

Up-to-date vacuums can reduce cleaning times. In some environments, traditional upright vacuums cannot be used efficiently due to furniture and other impediments.

Carpeting should be vacuumed as much as possible. Foot traffic and airborne impurities like dust, pollen and other contaminants end up in carpet fiber along with hair, dander, skin and dust mites.

Provide manual spotting tools to employees so that they can perform regular spot removal.

Look for certified products when making the change to sustainable carpet cleaning. Just because a product or service is green certified, that doesn’t mean it won’t damage carpet materials during the cleaning process.

Routine maintenance is the key to carpet appearance and longevity.

Let us help you church weather the storm.

6/29/2022 (Permalink)

Your place of worship is your congregation's shelter, helping shield them from the storms of life. But if life's literal storms damage your place of worship or if your cleaning needs go beyond the reach of your staff, call your local SERVPRO Franchise Professionals. 

No stain is too small and no storm damage is too large for the SERVPRO System. SERVPRO Professionals have the training, experience, resources and equipment to restore and clean places of worship quickly, helping make it "Like it never even happened."

Catastrophic Storm and Major Event Response.

The SERVPRO Disaster Recovery Team can provide help whether you're dealing with a tornado, hurricane, blizzard or flood. The SERVPRO System has a network of strategically positioned storm teams on standby should a disaster strike near you.

Let SERVPRO help keep your church worship ready

6/16/2022 (Permalink)

Your church is your congregation's shelter, helping shield them from the storms of life. But if life's literal storms damage your place of worship or if your cleaning needs go beyond the reach of your staff, call your local SERVPRO Franchise Professionals. 

No stain is too small and no storm damage is too big for the SERVPRO System. SERVPRO Professionals have the training, experience, resources and equipment to restore and clean churches quickly, helping make it "Like it never even happened."

Catastrophic Storm and Major Event Response. The SERVPRO Disaster Recovery Team can provide help whether you're dealing with a tornado, hurricane, blizzard or flood. The SERVPRO System has a network of strategically positioned storm teams on standby should a disaster strike near you.

Let SERVPRO help you get back in business fast.

6/16/2022 (Permalink)

What would you do if you came to work and was faced with a water damage?  Hopefully call SERVPRO to make it "Like it never even happened." 

Upon entering his multi-shop business, a owner found that they were all affected by a pipe bursting sometime overnight.  They called us to start extraction and drying process in an effort to stop any further damage to their property.

As in any Business, time is money, and the longer they stayed closed, the more business they were losing.  We cannot stress the importance in time is critical when dealing with a water loss.  The longer water sits, the more damage it is creating.

We are usually able to arrive on site within an hour, until then, use the tips on our website to help.

SERVPRO Ready Plan Will Have You Ready For What Comes

6/1/2022 (Permalink)

As many as 50% of businesses close down following a disaster, according to the latest research. Pre-planning can serve as an insurance policy aimed at peace of mind. And knowing you are "Ready for whatever happens" speaks trust to your clients and employees that in the event your business is affected by a disaster, they don’t necessarily have to be.

By developing a SERVPRO Emergency READY Profile for your business, you minimize business interruption by having an immediate plan of action. Knowing what to do and what to expect in advance is the key to timely mitigation and can help minimize how water and fire damage can affect your business.

• A no cost assessment of your facility.
  This means there is no need to allocate funds, giving you a great value at no cost.
   
• A concise Profile Document that contains only the critical information needed in the event of an emergency.
  It will only take a little time to complete and will not take you away from current projects. But it will save a lot of time if ever needed.
   
• A guide to help you get back into your building following a disaster.
  This can help minimize the amount of time your business is inactive by having an immediate plan of action.
   
• Establishes your local SERVPRO Franchise Professional as your disaster mitigation and restoration provider.
  You have a provider that is recognized as an industry leader and close by.
   
• Identification of the line of command for authorizing work to begin.
  This saves time so we can begin the work of mitigating the damage which can save you time and money.
   
• Provides facility details such as shut-off valve locations, priority areas and priority contact information.

Having a quick reference of what to do, how to do it and who to call provides solutions in advance of an emergency so that during the emergency you are "Ready for whatever happens."

Proper cleaning can extend carpet life

6/29/2021 (Permalink)

6/29/2020

Proper carpet care can be a complicated part of commercial cleaning and facility management. A ton of cleaning choices are available, and deciding what carpet cleaning process or chemical to use can be a confusing task.

Up-to-date vacuums can reduce cleaning times.In some environments, traditional upright vacuums cannot be used efficiently due to furniture and other impediments.

Carpeting should be vacuumed as much as possible. Foot traffic and airborne impurities like dust, pollen and other contaminants end up in carpet fiber along with hair, dander, skin and dust mites.

Provide manual spotting tools to employees so that they can perform regular spot removal.

Look for certified products when making the change to sustainable carpet cleaning. Just because a product or service is green certified, that doesn’t mean it won’t damage carpet materials during the cleaning process.

Routine maintenance is the key to carpet appearance and longevity.

We are faster to every disaster

6/29/2021 (Permalink)

Your place of worship is your congregation's shelter, helping shield them from the storms of life. But if life's literal storms damage your place of worship or if your cleaning needs go beyond the reach of your staff, call your local SERVPRO Franchise Professionals. 

No stain is too small and no storm damage is too large for the SERVPRO System. SERVPRO Professionals have the training, experience, resources and equipment to restore and clean places of worship quickly, helping make it "Like it never even happened."

Catastrophic Storm and Major Event Response.

The SERVPRO Disaster Recovery Team can provide help whether you're dealing with a tornado, hurricane, blizzard or flood. The SERVPRO System has a network of strategically positioned storm teams on standby should a disaster strike near you.

Back to making money after a loss.

6/4/2021 (Permalink)

What would you do if you came to work and was faced with this?  Hopefully call SERVPRO like this business did! 

Upon entering this multi-shop business, this owner found that they were all affected by a pipe bursting sometime overnight.  They called us to start extraction and drying process in an effort to stop any further damage to their property.

As in any Business, time is money, and the longer they stayed closed, the more business they were losing.  We cannot stress the importance in time is critical when dealing with a water loss.  The longer water sits, the more damage it is creating.

We are usually able to arrive on site within an hour, until then, use the tips  on our website to help.

Let SERVPRO take care of your church.

6/4/2021 (Permalink)

Your church is your congregation's shelter, helping shield them from the storms of life. But if life's literal storms damage your place of worship or if your cleaning needs go beyond the reach of your staff, call your local SERVPRO Franchise Professionals. 

No stain is too small and no storm damage is too big for the SERVPRO System. SERVPRO Professionals have the training, experience, resources and equipment to restore and clean churches quickly, helping make it "Like it never even happened."

Catastrophic Storm and Major Event Response. The SERVPRO Disaster Recovery Team can provide help whether you're dealing with a tornado, hurricane, blizzard or flood. The SERVPRO System has a network of strategically positioned storm teams on standby should a disaster strike near you.

Be ready for anything with SERVPRO ReadyPlan

6/1/2021 (Permalink)

As many as 50% of businesses close down following a disaster, according to the latest research. Pre-planning can serve as an insurance policy aimed at peace of mind. And knowing you are "Ready for whatever happens" speaks trust to your clients and employees that in the event your business is affected by a disaster, they don’t necessarily have to be.

By developing a SERVPRO Emergency READY Profile for your business, you minimize business interruption by having an immediate plan of action. Knowing what to do and what to expect in advance is the key to timely mitigation and can help minimize how water and fire damage can affect your business.

• A no cost assessment of your facility.
  This means there is no need to allocate funds, giving you a great value at no cost.
   
• A concise Profile Document that contains only the critical information needed in the event of an emergency.
  It will only take a little time to complete and will not take you away from current projects. But it will save a lot of time if ever needed.
   
• A guide to help you get back into your building following a disaster.
  This can help minimize the amount of time your business is inactive by having an immediate plan of action.
   
• Establishes your local SERVPRO Franchise Professional as your disaster mitigation and restoration provider.
  You have a provider that is recognized as an industry leader and close by.
   
• Identification of the line of command for authorizing work to begin.
  This saves time so we can begin the work of mitigating the damage which can save you time and money.
   
• Provides facility details such as shut-off valve locations, priority areas and priority contact information.

Having a quick reference of what to do, how to do it and who to call provides solutions in advance of an emergency so that during the emergency you are "Ready for whatever happens."

Water damage at your business

6/1/2021 (Permalink)

If you have a water damage, time is everything. Contact your insurance company to file a claim.

Mold and Mildew will develop within 24 to 48 hours of water exposure. Even worse, it will continue

to grow until steps are taken to eliminate the source of moisture, and effectively deal with the mold

problem. Which will require mold treatment if it goes untreated you will have more serious issues.

If the structure has a climate control system, then turning up the temperature slightly can

help to keep water from condensing-allowing dry out work to proceed just a bit faster. It's very

important to keep the building sealed against exposure to outside air as possible.

A few common causes of commercial water damage.

~ Damaged Windows-In commercial buildings, water damage is often caused by windows that are

not properly sealed.

~ Damaged Pipes

~ Building Foundation

~ Roof Leaks

~ HVAC Problems

~ Sewer Clogs

~ Sprinkler System Leaks

~ Appliances and Equipment

~ Weather

A few facts about commercial water damage.

~ Mold can grow quickly after a water damage if left untreated

~ Problems are not fixed if the water has not been completely dried out

~ Different building materials require different cleaning methods

~ Water extraction is best when you have standing water

Tools needed after a water damage

Wet Vacuums - to remove standing water quickly

Air Movers and/or Dehumidifiers – to extract humid air

A Thermo-Hygrometer – to track humidity in a room

Pin and/or Pinless Moisture Meters – to track the moisture content of building materials

Back to worshipping faster.

6/29/2020 (Permalink)

Fallen ceiling and insulation from water damage.

Your place of worship is your congregation's shelter, helping shield them from the storms of life. But if life's literal storms damage your place of worship or if your cleaning needs go beyond the reach of your staff, call your local SERVPRO Franchise Professionals. 

No stain is too small and no storm damage is too large for the SERVPRO System. SERVPRO Professionals have the training, experience, resources and equipment to restore and clean places of worship quickly, helping make it "Like it never even happened."

Catastrophic Storm and Major Event Response.

The SERVPRO Disaster Recovery Team can provide help whether you're dealing with a tornado, hurricane, blizzard or flood. The SERVPRO System has a network of strategically positioned storm teams on standby should a disaster strike near you.

Keep your carpet looking new longer with proper cleaning.

6/29/2020 (Permalink)

Carpet in an room

Proper carpet care can be a complicated part of commercial cleaning and facility management. A ton of cleaning choices are available, and deciding what carpet cleaning process or chemical to use can be a confusing task.

Up-to-date vacuums can reduce cleaning times.In some environments, traditional upright vacuums cannot be used efficiently due to furniture and other impediments.

Carpeting should be vacuumed as much as possible. Foot traffic and airborne impurities like dust, pollen and other contaminants end up in carpet fiber along with hair, dander, skin and dust mites.

Provide manual spotting tools to employees so that they can perform regular spot removal.

Look for certified products when making the change to sustainable carpet cleaning. Just because a product or service is green certified, that doesn’t mean it won’t damage carpet materials during the cleaning process.

Routine maintenance is the key to carpet appearance and longevity.

Commercial Loss in Sumter, SC

6/5/2020 (Permalink)

Wet carpet in office.

What would you do if you came to work and was faced with this?  Hopefully call SERVPRO like this business did! 

Upon entering this multi-shop business, this owner found that they were all affected by a pipe bursting sometime overnight.  They called us to start extraction and drying process in an effort to stop any further damage to their property.

As in any Business, time is money, and the longer they stayed closed, the more business they were losing.  We cannot stress the importance in time is critical when dealing with a water loss.  The longer water sits, the more damage it is creating.

We are usually able to arrive on site within an hour, until then, use the tips  on our website to help.

Weathering the storm in God's House.

6/5/2020 (Permalink)

Front of local church

Your church is your congregation's shelter, helping shield them from the storms of life. But if life's literal storms damage your place of worship or if your cleaning needs go beyond the reach of your staff, call your local SERVPRO Franchise Professionals. 

No stain is too small and no storm damage is too big for the SERVPRO System. SERVPRO Professionals have the training, experience, resources and equipment to restore and clean churches quickly, helping make it "Like it never even happened."

Catastrophic Storm and Major Event Response. The SERVPRO Disaster Recovery Team can provide help whether you're dealing with a tornado, hurricane, blizzard or flood. The SERVPRO System has a network of strategically positioned storm teams on standby should a disaster strike near you.

Selling A Clean Home Is Important

6/2/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO logo of the orange house with Certified Clean written underneath

It is important that a home you are getting ready to list is in top show condition and ready to sell. It is a fact that a clean, fresh smelling home sells faster. Unfortunately, not all homes are maintained in the same way. Nearly all realtors are faced, at some point, with a difficult listing to show and sell. Veteran realtors encourage clients to keep their homes in top condition for very important reasons: Increased market value, reduced lit to sale conversion times, enhanced reputation for quality listings and quick sales. 

SERVPRO Professionals offer a variety of services to help revive your listings to top show condition. 

Besides carpet and upholstery cleaning we also clean walls, ceilings, and just about every type of flooring. Also offered are duct and HVAC cleaning, mold mitigation and remediation, and deodorization. 

Let SERVPRO of Sumter help you sell a clean home faster!

Emergency Ready Plan for Your Business

6/2/2020 (Permalink)

A commercial property after a water intrusion that shows the tear out of drywall and flooring to prep for repairs

The SERVPRO Emergency READY Profile Advantage 

As many as 50% of businesses close down following a disaster, according to the latest research. Pre-planning can serve as an insurance policy aimed at peace of mind. And knowing you are "Ready for whatever happens" speaks trust to your clients and employees that in the event your business is affected by a disaster, they don’t necessarily have to be.

By developing a SERVPRO Emergency READY Profile for your business, you minimize business interruption by having an immediate plan of action. Knowing what to do and what to expect in advance is the key to timely mitigation and can help minimize how water and fire damage can affect your business.

• A no cost assessment of your facility.
  This means there is no need to allocate funds, giving you a great value at no cost.
   
• A concise Profile Document that contains only the critical information needed in the event of an emergency.
  It will only take a little time to complete and will not take you away from current projects. But it will save a lot of time if ever needed.
   
• A guide to help you get back into your building following a disaster.
  This can help minimize the amount of time your business is inactive by having an immediate plan of action.
   
• Establishes your local SERVPRO Franchise Professional as your disaster mitigation and restoration provider.
  You have a provider that is recognized as an industry leader and close by.
   
• Identification of the line of command for authorizing work to begin.
  This saves time so we can begin the work of mitigating the damage which can save you time and money.
   
• Provides facility details such as shut-off valve locations, priority areas and priority contact information.

Having a quick reference of what to do, how to do it and who to call provides solutions in advance of an emergency so that during the emergency you are "Ready for whatever happens."

Commercial Carpet Cleaning? We Do That!!!!

6/25/2019 (Permalink)

Proper carpet care can be a complicated part of commercial cleaning and facility management.A ton of cleaning choices are available, and deciding what carpet cleaning process or chemical to use can be a confusing task.

Up-to-date vacuums can reduce cleaning times.In some environments, traditional upright vacuums cannot be used efficiently due to furniture and other impediments.

Carpeting should be vacuumed as much as possible. Foot traffic and airborne impurities like dust, pollen and other contaminants end up in carpet fiber along with hair, dander, skin and dust mites.

Provide manual spotting tools to employees so that they can perform regular spot removal.

Look for certified products when making the change to sustainable carpet cleaning. Just because a product or service is green certified, that doesn’t mean it won’t damage carpet materials during the cleaning process.

Routine maintenance is the key to carpet appearance and longevity

Keeping the Congregation Together

6/25/2019 (Permalink)

A recent water damage at a local church with a collapsed ceiling from the A/C pan located in the attic.

Your church is your congregations shelter, helping shield them from the storms of life. But if life's literal storms damage your place of worship or if your cleaning needs go beyond the reach of your staff, call your local SERVPRO Franchise Professionals. 

No stain is too small and no storm damage is too big for the SERVPRO System. SERVPRO Professionals have the training, experience, resources and equipment to restore and clean churches quickly, helping make it "Like it never even happened."

Catastrophic Storm and Major Event Response. The SERVPRO Disaster Recovery Team can provide help whether you're dealing with a tornado, hurricane, blizzard or flood. The SERVPRO System has a network of strategically positioned storm teams on standby should a disaster strike near you.

Stay on Top of Water Damage

6/5/2019 (Permalink)

Water damage can strike your commercial property at any time. Water damage can sideline your business, regardless if the damage occurs from a major storm event or a broken water line. Every hour spent cleaning up is an hour of lost revenue and productivity. 25% of businesses never reopen after a substantial water damage.

SERVPRO Franchise Professionals have the training, experience, and equipment to manage water and flooding damage. Whether you have a large water emergency or a small water damage event, they will respond quickly to mitigate the damage and manage the restoration project through to its completion. We can minimize your down time and get you back up and running in the least amount time possible. We understand every minute counts and costs money. 

Be Ready for Anything

6/3/2019 (Permalink)

SERVPRO is faster to any size Disaster

The SERVPRO Emergency READY Profile Advantage 

As many as 50% of businesses close down following a disaster, according to the latest research. Pre-planning can serve as an insurance policy aimed at peace of mind. And knowing you are "Ready for whatever happens" speaks trust to your clients and employees that in the event your business is affected by a disaster, they don’t necessarily have to be.

By developing a SERVPRO Emergency READY Profile for your business, you minimize business interruption by having an immediate plan of action. Knowing what to do and what to expect in advance is the key to timely mitigation and can help minimize how water and fire damage can affect your business.

• A no cost assessment of your facility.
  This means there is no need to allocate funds, giving you a great value at no cost.
   
• A concise Profile Document that contains only the critical information needed in the event of an emergency.
  It will only take a little time to complete and will not take you away from current projects. But it will save a lot of time if ever needed.
   
• A guide to help you get back into your building following a disaster.
  This can help minimize the amount of time your business is inactive by having an immediate plan of action.
   
• Establishes your local SERVPRO Franchise Professional as your disaster mitigation and restoration provider.
  You have a provider that is recognized as an industry leader and close by.
   
• Identification of the line of command for authorizing work to begin.
  This saves time so we can begin the work of mitigating the damage which can save you time and money.
   
• Provides facility details such as shut-off valve locations, priority areas and priority contact information.

Having a quick reference of what to do, how to do it and who to call provides solutions in advance of an emergency so that during the emergency you are "Ready for whatever happens."

Coverages Can Be Confusing

6/3/2019 (Permalink)

Flooring Tear Out at a Local Business

Many property losses experienced by business owners involve water damage caused by leaky pipes. Water can be very destructive whether it seeps from a loose fitting or gushes from a ruptured main. Fortunately, many types of water leaks are covered by a commercial property policy.

Most commercial property policies cover damage to covered property caused by any peril that isn't specifically excluded. 

While property policies contain a broad water exclusion, the exclusion applies mainly to flood and related perils like surface water, waves, mudflow, and the overflow of a body of water. It makes no mention of leaky pipes.

Property damage caused by water leaking from a broken pipe or appliance (such as a water heater) is generally covered under a property policy if the damage occurs suddenly. 

Let Us Help You Sell That Home

5/31/2019 (Permalink)

Our office in Sumter, SC

It is important that a home you are getting ready to list is in top show condition and ready to sell. It is a fact that a clean, fresh smelling home sells faster. Unfortunately, not all homes are maintained in the same way. Nearly all realtors are faced, at some point, with a difficult listing to show and sell. Veteran realtors encourage clients to keep their homes in top condition for very important reasons: Increased market value, reduced lit to sale conversion times, enhanced reputation for quality listings and quick sales. 

SERVPRO Professionals offer a variety of services to help revive your listings to top show condition. 

Besides carpet and upholstery cleaning we also clean walls, ceilings, and just about every type of flooring. Also offered are duct and HVAC cleaning, mold mitigation and remediation, and deodorization. 

Let SERVPRO of Sumter help you sell a clean home faster!

Tips For Commercial Carpet Cleaning

6/29/2018 (Permalink)

Proper carpet care can be a complicated part of commercial cleaning and facility management.A ton of cleaning choices are available, and deciding what carpet cleaning process or chemical to use can be a confusing task.

Up-to-date vacuums can reduce cleaning times.In some environments, traditional upright vacuums cannot be used efficiently due to furniture and other impediments.

Carpeting should be vacuumed as much as possible. Foot traffic and airborne impurities like dust, pollen and other contaminants end up in carpet fiber along with hair, dander, skin and dust mites.

Provide manual spotting tools to employees so that they can perform regular spot removal.

Look for certified products when making the change to sustainable carpet cleaning. Just because a product or service is green certified, that doesn’t mean it won’t damage carpet materials during the cleaning process.

Routine maintenance is the key to carpet appearance and longevity.

Your Shelter from Life's Storms

6/29/2018 (Permalink)

Your church is your congregations shelter, helping shield them from the storms of life. But if life's literal storms damage your place of worship or if your cleaning needs go beyond the reach of your staff, call your local SERVPRO Franchise Professionals. 

No stain is too small and no storm damage is too big for the SERVPRO System. SERVPRO Professionals have the training, experience, resources and equipment to restore and clean churches quickly, helping make it "Like it never even happened."

Catastrophic Storm and Major Event Response. The SERVPRO Disaster Recovery Team can provide help whether you're dealing with a tornado, hurricane, blizzard or flood. The SERVPRO System has a network of strategically positioned storm teams on standby should a disaster strike near you.

Every Second Counts

6/6/2018 (Permalink)

Commercial Loss Team in Action

Water damage can strike your commercial property at any time. Water damage can sideline your business, regardless if the damage occurs from a major storm event or a broken water line. Every hour spent cleaning up is an hour of lost revenue and productivity. 25% of businesses never reopen after a substantial water damage.

SERVPRO Franchise Professionals have the training, experience, and equipment to manage water and flooding damage. Whether you have a large water emergency or a small water damage event, they will respond quickly to mitigate the damage and manage the restoration project through to its completion. We can minimize your down time and get you back up and running in the least amount time possible. We understand every minute counts and costs money. 

(ERP) Emergency Ready Plan

6/4/2018 (Permalink)

ERP Readiness

The SERVPRO Emergency READY Profile Advantage 

As many as 50% of businesses close down following a disaster, according to the latest research. Pre-planning can serve as an insurance policy aimed at peace of mind. And knowing you are "Ready for whatever happens" speaks trust to your clients and employees that in the event your business is affected by a disaster, they don’t necessarily have to be.

By developing a SERVPRO Emergency READY Profile for your business, you minimize business interruption by having an immediate plan of action. Knowing what to do and what to expect in advance is the key to timely mitigation and can help minimize how water and fire damage can affect your business.

• A no cost assessment of your facility.
  This means there is no need to allocate funds, giving you a great value at no cost.
   
• A concise Profile Document that contains only the critical information needed in the event of an emergency.
  It will only take a little time to complete and will not take you away from current projects. But it will save a lot of time if ever needed.
   
• A guide to help you get back into your building following a disaster.
  This can help minimize the amount of time your business is inactive by having an immediate plan of action.
   
• Establishes your local SERVPRO Franchise Professional as your disaster mitigation and restoration provider.
  You have a provider that is recognized as an industry leader and close by.
   
• Identification of the line of command for authorizing work to begin.
  This saves time so we can begin the work of mitigating the damage which can save you time and money.
   
• Provides facility details such as shut-off valve locations, priority areas and priority contact information.

Having a quick reference of what to do, how to do it and who to call provides solutions in advance of an emergency so that during the emergency you are "Ready for whatever happens."

Commercial Water Damage Coverage

6/4/2018 (Permalink)

Many property losses experienced by business owners involve water damage caused by leaky pipes. Water can be very destructive whether it seeps from a loose fitting or gushes from a ruptured main. Fortunately, many types of water leaks are covered by a commercial property policy.

Most commercial property policies cover damage to covered property caused by any peril that isn't specifically excluded. 

While property policies contain a broad water exclusion, the exclusion applies mainly to flood and related perils like surface water, waves, mudflow, and the overflow of a body of water. It makes no mention of leaky pipes.

Property damage caused by water leaking from a broken pipe or appliance (such as a water heater) is generally covered under a property policy if the damage occurs suddenly. 

Realtors: Let Us Help in the Sale of Your Home

5/29/2018 (Permalink)

It is important that a home you are getting ready to list is in top show condition and ready to sell. It is a fact that a clean, fresh smelling home sells faster. Unfortunately, not all homes are maintained in the same way. Nearly all realtors are faced, at some point, with a difficult listing to show and sell. Veteran realtors encourage clients to keep their homes in top condition for very important reasons: Increased market value, reduced lit to sale conversion times, enhanced reputation for quality listings and quick sales. 

SERVPRO Professionals offer a variety of services to help revive your listings to top show condition. 

Besides carpet and upholstery cleaning we also clean walls, ceilings, and just about every type of flooring. Also offered are duct and HVAC cleaning, mold mitigation and remediation, and deodorization. 

Let SERVPRO of Sumter help you sell a clean home faster!