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SERVPRO Provides Continuing Education Classes for Insurance Professionals
11/8/2023 (Permalink)
We help to educate insurance professionals on fire damage, water damage, mold remediation, and more.
SERVPRO of Crawford / NE Venango Counties is dedicated to providing support to our local community. One of the ways in which we do this is by providing insurance continuing education classes to insurance professionals in Pleasantville, Linesville, Saegertown, and surrounding areas. These classes are free of charge to the insurance professionals in our community. We help to educate insurance professionals on fire damage, water damage, mold remediation, and more. This helps prepare the insurance professionals in the Crawford and Venango area communities to help serve their customers better when they go through a loss that pertains to fire, water, or mold.
If you are an insurance professional in Jamestown, Oil City, Cambridge Springs, and surrounding areas, please reach out to us to see when our next classes are. We would love to host you and connect. Our instructor is certified and has over 20 years of experience in the fire and water restoration industry. If you would like to know more, you can call (814) 350-7651 or visit our Website to learn more.
SERVPRO is Your Leading Restoration Company in Seneca
9/23/2023 (Permalink)
We are leading fire and water damage restoration experts in your area.
Has your home or commercial property experienced fire or water damage in Seneca, Venus, Pleasantville, or surrounding areas? SERVPRO of Crawford/NE Venango Counties is Here to Help! We are leading fire and water damage restoration experts in your area. We specialize in mitigation and complete restoration of fire and water losses in your home or business. We are available 24/7 for emergency fire and water disasters. In addition, we work directly with your insurance to make the restoration process as smooth and peaceful for you as possible. Our team walks you step by step through the restoration process so you have peace of mind. Furthermore, our team has expertise to take care of your home or business and make it look, ‘Like it never even happened.’
If you have experienced a fire or water disaster in Oil City, Cambridge Springs, Cochranton, or surrounding areas, we are only a phone call away. For immediate assistance call SERVPRO of Crawford/NE Venango Counties at (814) 350-7651 or visit our Website to learn more.
SERVPRO is Your Trusted Fire and Water Restoration Company
8/31/2023 (Permalink)
SERVPRO has been a trusted brand for over 50 years. At this point, we have perfected our fire and water restoration process.
SERVPRO of Crawford/NE Venango Counties is available 24/7 and nearby for you when fire or water disaster strikes. We are also available to Cochranton, Linesville, Conneaut Lake, and surrounding areas homes and businesses for cleaning services. We are your one stop shop when it comes to restoration after a fire or water disaster. Our team is made up of highly trained and experienced individuals who lead with care and compassion. They are a team you can trust with your Crawford home or business and your personal belongings.
SERVPRO has been a trusted brand for over 50 years. At this point, we have perfected our fire and water restoration process. However, we are continually updating our advanced technology equipment, and continually training our water and fire restoration technicians.
We are available 24/7 for fire and water disaster emergencies. If you need us for a fire or water disaster emergency, or if you have any questions at all, don’t hesitate to give us a call, (814) 350-7651 or visit our website to learn more.
Ready to Get Your Linesville Business Back After a Disaster?
8/4/2023 (Permalink)
We are determined to get Cranberry business swiftly back in action following a disaster.
Disasters in your Linesville business can be detrimental. You are out of the office, losing revenue, and do not know how to get back to operational. Luckily, SERVPRO of Crawford/NE Venango Counties can help. We are determined to get Cranberry business swiftly back in action following a disaster.
Faster to Any Size Disaster
Here at SERVPRO, we pride ourselves on our ability to respond fast. We have 24/7 response time, which can be crucial to your business. We have helped plenty of businesses throughout the night recover from a disaster.
Large Loss Team
We are also a “Large Loss Team” which means there is no disaster we cannot handle. We have the training, experience, and equipment to mitigate any disaster and restore any business to preloss conditions fast. The SERVPRO Commercial Large Loss Division is composed of our best of the best in restoration. Our elite large-loss specialists are prequalified and strategically positioned throughout the United States to handle any size disaster.
Can You Prepare Beforehand?
We can help you be prepared for when one of these disaster strikes. It can be done through a FREE service we offer called an ERP, or Emergency READY Profile. An ERP is a no cost assessment of your facility that does the following:
- Gives SERVPRO critical information needed in an emergency
- A guide to help get you back into your building fast
- Establishes SERVPRO of Crawford/NE Venango Coutnies as your disaster mitigation provider
- Identifies the line of command to authorize work to begin
- Provides facility details such as shut-off valves, priority areas, and more
If you think your business is ready for an ERP, learn more. If you suffer from a disaster, call SERVPRO of Crawford/NE Venango Counties today at (814) 350-7651 or visit our Website. We are Here to Help!
#1 Leading Fire and Water Restoration Professionals in Crawford, PA
5/15/2023 (Permalink)
We are a trusted leader in the fire and water damage restoration industry.
We are a trusted leader in the fire and water damage restoration industry. We have highly trained technicians who are certified in the latest restoration techniques and use advanced equipment to quickly restore your Cranberry property to its preloss condition. We also provide 24/7 emergency services, so you can be sure that help is available when you need it most. Additionally, we offer a wide range of services, including mold remediation, smoke and soot removal, and odor control. Finally, we are committed to providing excellent customer service and will work with your insurance company to ensure that you get the best possible outcome.
If you have a commercial property that has experienced fire or water damage, your local SERVPRO of Crawford/NE Venango Counties has the capacity to make it look, “Like it never even happened.” We have semi trucks full of advanced technology equipment to restore your large loss and to restore it fast!
All it takes is one phone call to SERVPRO of Crawford/NE Venango Counties and we are on our way to assist your fire and water damaged property. Give us a call, (814) 350-7651 for immediate assistance or visit our Website for more information.
Multiple Frozen Pipes Creates Water Disasters in Cranberry, Ohio
2/2/2023 (Permalink)
We can complete any loss from mitigation all the way to reconstruction without ever having to call a third-party vendor.
Many homes in Cranberry, Oil City, Seneca, and their surrounding areas experienced multiple pipes broken due to freezing temperatures. They called SERVPRO of Crawford / NE Venango Counties for emergency assistance. After the pipes were repaired, SERVPRO began to clean up the aftermath of the broken pipes. Here is how the process went:
- Water was extracted
- Debris was removed
- Carpet removed
- Flood cuts made
- Three days of drying
After the drying process, the rebuild could begin. SERVPRO was onsite daily to make sure the process was moving along as well as to communicate the daily status to the homeowner’s insurance company. We can complete any loss from mitigation all the way to reconstruction without ever having to call a third-party vendor. We have in-house capabilities to keep the process smooth and simple.
SERVPRO of Crawford / NE Venango Counties specializes in fire and water - restoration and cleanup. We understand that if you have experienced a disaster, you need someone you can call on 24/7. Call us at any time, day, or night at (814) 350-7651 or visit our Website. We are always Here to Help!
How to Prevent a Dryer Fire at Your Oil City Home
1/29/2023 (Permalink)
Allow SERVPRO of Crawford / NE Venango Counties, PA to give you some tips on how to clean one of the biggest fire hazards in your home.
Ugh, laundry day. It no one’s favorite chore. Yet, it needs done. But that normal household appliance known as the dryer can be dangerous. Did you know, according to Erie Insurance, “dryers cause roughly 15,500 home structure fires, 29 deaths, 400 injuries and $192 million in direct property loss each year? What’s more, most dryer fires happen in the winter.” I bet you are now thinking about your dryer. Gosh, when was the last time you really cleaned it? Allow SERVPRO of Crawford / NE Venango Counties, PA to give you some tips on how to clean one of the biggest fire hazards in your home.
- Clean the Lint - Every single time. Cleaning out the lint tray significantly decreases fires caused by the unit. You should also get into the habit of taking down the hose and clearing the pathway periodically.
- Follow the Directions - Make sure you are following the manufacturer’s instructions to a “T”. Try and make the dryer hose as straight as possible without a lot of bends and twists. This will prevent the lint from clogging up, as described above. If that just isn’t possible…have a licensed electrician install a dyer vent fan. These automatic electric devices speed up airflow through the duct every time you turn on your dryer to keep things moving along.
- Clear Fire Hazards - If you have anything combustible near the dyer. Move it far out of the way, making sure the entire area is clear of dust, detergents and bleaches is ideal.
- Get a Metal Dryer Duct - The plastic ones tend to bend and sag and can lead to lint buildup at low points. A metal duct will keep its shape and stops fire more efficiently than a plastic or flexible foil duct.
- Read the Care Tags on Items Before Drying - Some things cannot be dried at all. Or some items may even contain rubber ingredients that cannot be dried on high heat. Make sure to peek at all tags, but especially things like bathmats, carpets, bras, and baby bibs.
- Wet Clothing After Drying is a telltale sign something is not working right. Make sure to double check for plugged exterior vents and clean the dryer vent.
- Turn the Dryer Off Before You Leave - Never leave a dryer running if you are not home.
SERVPRO of Crawford / NE Venango Counties, PA are the leading fire and water restoration company in Cambridge Springs, Meadville, Saegertown, and their surrounding areas. Fires caused by a dryer is devastating for your family and your home. It’s a stressful and confusing time, so you’ll need a caring expert to guide you through this crisis.
If you or someone you love has experienced fire damage to your home or commercial building, please do not hesitate to give your local SERVPRO a call. Call (814) 350-7651 for immediate assistance or visit our Website to learn more.
Why Your Local SERVPRO Team is Your Preferred Water Damage Company
12/10/2022 (Permalink)
SERVPRO of Crawford and NE Venango Counties is your local fire and water damage company in Meadville, Cranberry, Conneautville, and surrounding areas.
SERVPRO of Crawford and NE Venango Counties is your local fire and water damage company in Meadville, Cranberry, Conneautville, and surrounding areas. We serve 14 cities in both Crawford and Venango Counties. In addition, we can serve the surrounding areas. With so much coverage we can serve almost anyone in the community at moment’s notice. SERVPRO has the leverage over other restoration companies to be faster and more efficient. This is due to our extense vehicle and equipment supply as well as our highly trained technicians.
Vehicles, Equipment and Technicians
Vehicles, equipment, and technicians are crucial parts of the fire and water damage restoration process. It takes up to date vehicles and equipment to get to the damage site fast and to clean quickly. It is critical in this industry to get the damage cleaned up as quickly as possible to prevent more damage occurring to your Linesville or Seneca home or business. SERVPRO’s highly trained technicians work with professionalism, courtesy, and accuracy. When water or fire damage occurs, we understand that this is a hard and unexpected time. We respect your belongings and do our best to communicate every step of the restoration process to you.
If your home or business experience fire or water damage, give us a call at (814) 350-7651 or visit our Website! We serve Saegertown, Pleasantville, Cambridge Springs, and surrounding areas. SERVPRO of Crawford and NE Venango Counties is your preferred local fire and water restoration company and we are always Here to Help!
Kitchen Ceiling Collapse in Crawford County
11/9/2022 (Permalink)
SERVPRO can make a collapsed kitchen ceiling look "Like it never even happened."
SERVPRO was called to a home in Crawford County because the kitchen ceiling had collapsed.
After a thorough inspection by a structural engineer since there were no water leaks to be found, cleanup could begin, and a new ceiling installed.
As you can imagine, there was a huge mess to be cleaned. It took the SERVPRO crews one day to get the kitchen to look “Like it never even happened.” The process began with removing the debris, sweeping, washing surfaces and HEPA vacuum to name a few steps.
SERVPRO of Crawford and NE Venango Counties specializes in fire and water cleanup and restoration. We understand that if you have experienced a disaster, you need someone you can call on 24/7. Call us at any time, day, or night at (814) 350-7651 or visit our Website. We are always Here to Help!
What Do I Need To Dry My Space in Crawford County?
9/23/2022 (Permalink)
Have you recently experienced a flood in your basement or anywhere in your home?
Have you recently experienced a flood in your basement or anywhere in your home? If you are searching how to get the job done, this is the place for you. Depending on how much water came into your home, to get the job done right, you will most likely need professional help.
How Do I Know If I Need a Professional?
If you have experienced water damage in your home, there are a few things to look for to see if you need professional restoration. Where did the water come in from? If it is water from the outside or from a toilet, you should call the professionals. It is unsafe to handle unsanitary water on your own. If you have a finished area made up of drywall, carpet, furniture, etc. and it has been affected by water, you should call a professional. The process of identifying if the materials should be kept or pitched takes experience and industry knowledge to determine. If indeed your materials need dried out, a simple fan from the store will absolutely not do the job.
Why Do I Need a Professional to Dry Out My Area?
Professional equipment is essential to completely drying out an area. SERVPRO of Crawford and NE Venango Counties has advanced technology equipment to restore your property back to preloss condition quickly, reliably, and more effectively. Click Here to learn more about our advanced technology equipment that will make your home look, “Like it never even happened.”
For immediate assistance in restoring your home or business back to preloss condition, call SERVPRO of Crawford and NE Venango Counties at (814) 350-7651 or visit our Website!
Excellent Water Restoration in Cranberry, PA
8/31/2022 (Permalink)
Luckily, this homeowner called SERVPRO of Crawford / NE Venango Counties and we properly mitigated the damage.
If your Cranberry home suffers from a disaster like this, you need a restoration company trained to service it. Luckily, this homeowner called SERVPRO of Crawford / NE Venango Counties and we properly mitigated the damage. We were called out to a home in Cranberry during a water damage emergency. Our team of highly trained restoration technicians came into this Home and dried the room, then removed the damaged surfaces to protect the home from secondary damage such as mold. This job requires a restoration company with the right amount of training, and we have it!
SERVPRO of Crawford and Northeast Venango Counties specializes in fire and water - restoration and cleanup. We understand that if you have experienced a disaster, you need someone you can call on 24/7. Call us at any time, day, or night at (814) 350-7651 or visit our Website We are always Here to Help!
Why SERVPRO Makes the Difference in Continuing Education
8/4/2022 (Permalink)
Our continuing education programs are designed to help agents and adjusters make well-informed and ethical decisions.
SERVPRO Team Dobson is a leading company in the water and fire restoration industry. We strive to help those in our community, and that includes helping our insurance friends. SERVPRO of Crawford and NE Venango Counties offers continuing education classes for insurance agents, real estate agents, and insurance adjusters.
SERVPRO Team Dobson offers to 2-3 credit hours per continuing education class and provides up to date information to help better serve your valued customers. At our continuing education classes, we not only provide an incredible wealth of information, but we also teach in an enjoyable way. Our continuing education programs are designed to help insurance agents, real estate agents, and insurance adjusters make well-informed and ethical decisions when it comes to water damage, fire damage and mold. If you are looking for a continuing education class in your area, do not hesitate to choose SERVPRO Team Dobson of Crawford and NE Venango Counties. You will be impressed with the SERVPRO difference!
SERVPRO of Crawford and NE Venango Counties is locally owned and operated, so we are part of this community too. When you have a cleaning or restoration need, we are nearby and ready to help. We are a Fire and Water - Restoration and Cleanup company. We are Here to Help, 24/7. For immediate assistance give us a call at (814) 350-7651 or visit us on our Website.
Basement Flood Cleanup in Cranberry
5/11/2022 (Permalink)
We have the training, experience, and equipment to properly dry your basement fast. We make it ‘Like it never even happened.”
A local Cranberry home’s basement flooded. These Before and After photos are a representation of the work that we do daily. Whether water comes up through the drains, or through the walls, storms can heavily damage and flood your Cranberry home's basement. Flooded basements can ruin your belongings, damage the structure, and produce mold. When this happens, you need a restoration company on your side who can properly service your Cranberry home. SERVPRO of Crawford / NE Venango Counties is just that! We have the training, experience, and equipment to properly dry your basement fast. We make it ‘Like it never even happened.”
SERVPRO of Crawford / NE Venango Counties is a fire and water restoration and cleanup company. We are available 24/7 to assist you when you need it most. We are Here to Help, make sure to call us at (814) 350-7651 or visit our Website!
Seamless SERVPRO Operations in Crawford County
2/4/2022 (Permalink)
After a water loss occurs, we have the trained staff, equipment, and experience to efficiently and properly take care of your home and belongings.
SERVPRO of Crawford and NE Venango Counties specializes in fire and water cleanup and restoration. What is unique about us as a restoration company is that we can complete a job from beginning to end without having to hire a 3rd party vendor. This is due to our advanced capabilities. For example, after a water loss occurs, we have the trained staff, equipment, and experience to efficiently and properly take care of your home and belongings.
How SERVPRO Takes Care of a Water Loss
- Move-Out / Pack-Out
- We conduct an organized, efficient move-out to protect your belongings from further damage.
? Emergency Water Removal
- We may use powerful submersible pumps in addition to industrial strength, wet/dry vacuums.
? Inspect the Carpet Pad and Carpet
- We inspect the carpet and pad and determine if they should be removed to protect the subfloor.
? Water Removal Equipment
- Moisture detectors, hygrometers, and other meters measure the extent of moisture saturation.
SERVPRO of Crawford and NE Venango Counties are fire and water damage restoration specialists. We are always Here to Help, 24/7. Give us a call at (814) 350-7651 for immediate assistance or visit our Website!
Did You Know This About SERVPRO?
1/29/2022 (Permalink)
As a company we have grown into a leader in the cleaning and restoration industry with more than 1,900 locations.
Did you know that SERVPRO began as a small painting business more than 50 years ago? As a company we have grown into a leader in the cleaning and restoration industry with more than 1,900 locations. We are a family-owned business that continues to grow daily.
In addition to our family-owned background, our practices supersede the rest. Not only are we nationwide and have franchises in Canada, but we always put our customers first. SERVPRO keeps up with the competition and satisfies our customers by continually training our employees to become professionals in the industry. We always update our equipment to have the latest technology to serve our customers best. There is nothing better than a happy customer, and an efficient and happy workplace.
SERVPRO of Crawford and NE Venango Counties are fire and water damage restoration specialists. We are always Here to Help, 24/7. Give us a call at (814) 350-7651 for immediate assistance or visit our Website!
SERVPRO: A Leading Fire and Water Restoration Company
12/11/2021 (Permalink)
Here at SERVPRO of Crawford and NE Venango Counties, we are sure of our highly trained staff! There is no team quite like ours.
Fire and Water Restoration is kind of a big deal. When your home or business is overtaken by water or fire, the disaster can become quite large. Things to consider when these types of disasters happen are mold, smoke, structural damage, and more. It is important to do thorough research before choosing a restoration to come into your home. Some restoration companies do not train their employees and end up leaving a bigger mess than before. Here at SERVPRO of Crawford and NE Venango Counties, we are sure of our highly trained staff! There is no team quite like ours when it comes to the investment of our employees. Find out why below!
Highly Trained Staff at SERVPRO
Here at SERVPRO we make sure all our staff is IICRC trained and certified. This means our employees know the standards and best practices for water restoration, fire restoration, mold remediation, and carpet and upholstery cleaning. Here is an example of just how valuable our employees are: get to know one of our very special employees, Claudette Wells. She is just one outstanding example of our whole team here at SERVPRO.
For more information on how SERVPRO of Crawford and NE Venango Counties can help you after a disaster, call us at (814) 350-7651 or visit our Website! We are always Here to Help!
SERVPRO Holds Insurance Continuing Education Courses
11/9/2021 (Permalink)
Insurance agents and adjusters play a big part in the fire and water restoration process!
Insurance agents and adjusters play a big part in the fire and water restoration process! Our project managers work directly with insurance agents and adjusters to get the job done right. At SERVPRO of Crawford and NE Venango Counties, we like to honor our local agents by providing free, top of the line continuing education courses to lead them to another year of holding their license.
What Do Continuing Education Classes Look Like?
Our continuing education classes are typically two sessions with two different topics. Below are topics that we like to educate on:
- Mitigation Awareness & Response
- Cleaning & Restoring Smoke Damaged Contents
- Ethics
- Restoration Drying for Water Damage
- Mold and more!
SERVPRO of Crawford and NE Venango Counties are fire and water damage restoration specialists with specific training and expertise to safely restore your home or business. We are always Here to Help, 24/7. We offer continuing education courses year-round! If you are interested in our services or classes, give us a call at (814) 806-1987 for immediate assistance, or visit our Website!
What To Do After a Flood in Your Saegertown Home
9/23/2021 (Permalink)
Whether you experienced a backup from your sump pump or water came in through the walls, SERVPRO of Crawford and NE Venango Counties is Here to Help!
Your basement just flooded, and you are not sure who to call or what to do. This is either the first time your basement has flooded or even the second or third. If your basement has flooded before and it was not taken care of properly, it could be producing mold. Drywall, and other materials in your basement may not have been properly dried, and this leaves room for disaster. So, what can you do to make sure your basement gets taken care of after a flood?
Properly Restore and Mitigate the Area
Whether you experienced a backup from your sump pump or water came in through the walls, SERVPRO of Crawford and NE Venango Counties is Here to Help! Check out these Before and After pictures to see what a mitigation job looks like. This is what happens when your home has been severely affected by water. It is important to discard and/or dry any affected objects. Luckily, SERVPRO of Crawford and NE Venango Counties also provides rebuild and construction services to make your space look “Like it never even happened.”
We have the experience and expertise to take care of your home and your belongings properly and efficiently! For immediate assistance give SERVPRO of Crawford and NE Venango Counties a call at (814) 806-1987 or visit our Website!
Who Should I Hire to Deep Clean My Meadville Home?
8/31/2021 (Permalink)
When it comes to cleaning your ceilings and walls, there’s no question that you want it done properly the first time.
Is your Meadville home in need of a deep clean? Ceilings and walls are daily exposed to dirt and dust, pet dander, cooking oils, grease, cigarette smoke, and other contaminants. Drapes that haven’t been cleaned in two to six years can begin to show their deterioration. To get your home cleaned fast, SERVPRO of Crawford and Northeast Venango Counties are specially trained to provide quality cleaning at a reasonable price.
Why Do I Need a Professional to Clean My Home?
When it comes to cleaning your ceilings and walls, there’s no question that you want it done properly the first time. SERVPRO of Crawford and Northeast Venango Counties have time-tested and industry-approved steps. Along with our proprietary cleaning products and methods, we strive to restore your ceilings and walls without the need to repaint or refinish and to help the entire property smell fresh.
Professional cleaning is very specific when it comes to draperies. Only a small percentage of materials can be laundered. The rest must be dry cleaned. SERVPRO of Crawford and Northeast Venango Counties has an exclusive process of dry-cleaning draperies right in your home. We inject a specially formulated solvent into your drapery under pressure and extract the chemical, leaving your drapes clean. This special process results in no damage or shrinkage to the material. Most importantly, you will get a quality cleaning at a reasonable price.
To get your appointment call us today at (814) 806-1987 or visit our Website!
Is Your Cranberry Business Prepared for a Disaster?
8/5/2021 (Permalink)
You need a disaster recovery team who can respond fast. SERVPRO of Crawford / NE Venango Counties is just that.
Disasters come in all shapes and sizes. Fires, floods, storms, and more can all occur in your Cranberry business. They can be detrimental to your operations, and your revenue. Is your business prepared for massive flooding? Do you know how your business would recover from a catastrophic storm? If you do not know, SERVPRO of Crawford / NE Venango Counties is Here to Help!
How To Prepare
You cannot prevent a massive storm from striking, but with the help of SERVPRO of Crawford / NE Venango Counties, we can prepare you for the road to recovery. SERVPRO of Crawford / NE Venango Counties offers a FREE service called an ERP, or Emergency READY Profile.
What is an ERP?
An ERP is a no cost assessment of your facility that does the following:
- Gives SERVPRO critical information needed in an emergency
- A guide to help get you back into your building fast
- Establishes SERVPRO of Crawford / NE Venango Counties as your disaster mitigation provider
- Identifies the line of command to authorize work to begin
- Provides facility details such as shut-off valves, priority areas, and more
If your business is ready for an ERP, learn more.
Why You Need to Be Prepared
According to a FEMA Study, 40% of businesses do not reopen following a disaster, and another 25% fail within one year. We do not want any businesses in Cranberry to be one of those statistics. Another reason is the fact that every hour dealing with a disaster is an hour of lost revenue. You need a disaster recovery team who can respond fast. SERVPRO of Crawford / NE Venango Counties is just that. An ERP speeds that process up even more!
If you are ready for an ERP, or need service, call SERVPRO of Crawford / NE Venango Counties today at (330) 939-9999 or visit our Website to get your business back to operational fast.
How to Handle Mold in Your Cranberry Home
5/13/2021 (Permalink)
Mold can spread in 48-72 hours, so act fast!
Water damage can be tricky and scary as well as cause damage to your Cranberry home. Finding the source, cleaning up the water, and restoring the damaged areas can be a major hassle and something you never want to do alone. Here comes the worst part, mold. Mold can make everything worse, and it can cause health effects.
Luckily, SERVPRO or Crawford / NE Venango Counties is here with the steps you need to take to handle mold in your Cranberry home.
The first thing you should do when you see mold is call SERVPRO of Crawford / NE Venango Counties. Remediating mold should be left to the professionals! However, there are two important steps you need to take prior to SERVPRO of Crawford/ NE Venango Counties arriving. First, stay out of the affected areas! Mold can cause health effects. Second, turn off the HVAC system and fans to make sure the mold does not spread through those avenues.
You may feel the need to try and handle the mold on your own, this you should not do. Do not touch or disturb the mold, do not blow air on it, and certainly do not spray bleach or disinfectant on the mold. For more information check out our full list of Mold Damage Tips.
SERVPRO of Crawford / NE Venango Counties is an expert on mold remediation. We have the equipment, experience, and training to remediate mold in your Cranberry home safely and properly. We understand mold and have a specialized Mold Remediation Process that will surely handle your mold issues.
Mold can spread in 48-72 hours, so act fast! If you see mold in your Cranberry home, call SERVPRO of Crawford / NE Venango Counties today at (814) 350-7651. You can also visit our Website to see all our industry leading services. Whatever the disaster, we are Here to Help®!
How SERVPRO Keeps Businesses in Cranberry COVID-19 Free
2/10/2021 (Permalink)
Professional cleaning can be a game changer in keeping your business COVID-19 free.
This global pandemic we are living in will one day come to an end. Hopefully sooner rather than later. Through the duration of this, small businesses have been struggling to survive. Restrictions on shopping, curfews, and social distancing requirements have put small businesses in Cranberry, and around the state, in a very tough position. Through it all, we have stayed strong and will come out on the other end at some point.
For businesses in particular, it is crucial to provide a safe environment for not only your customers but for your employees too. Here are some ways you can keep your Cranberry business safe for everyone:
- Require masks for customers and staff
- Enforce social distancing
- Provide hand sanitizer, and promote frequent hand washing amongst staff
- Tell your staff to stay home if they are feeling sick
- Sanitize your facility frequently
- For more tips, refer to the PA Government Business Guidance
All of these guidelines and tips are crucial to keep your employees safe and your customers in your facility. However, it may not be enough. Professional cleaning can be a game changer in keeping your business COVID-19 free. This is exactly where SERVPRO of Crawford & NE Venango Counties can step in.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, SERVPRO has been on the front lines of cleaning and sanitizing facilities. We even cleaned the White House prior to the transition of power! This proves that SERVPRO is one of the most trusted cleaners nationwide.
SERVPRO of Crawford & NE Venango Counties can keep your business COVID-19 free with our Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned program. It’s a defensive cleaning program that goes beyond janitorial or carpet cleaning. This is proactive viral pathogen cleaning that helps ensure the cleanliness of the restaurants, businesses and public spaces in the communities we all call home.
If you’re a business owner in Cranberry, do not cut any corners keeping your business safe. Call SERVPRO of Crawford & NE Venango Counties at (814) 350-7651 or visit our Website today so you can proudly display the Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned shield on your door to let everyone know your business is safe for everyone!
Can Frozen Pipes Affect My Meadville Home?
1/27/2021 (Permalink)
Pipes in outer walls, attics, and other areas less insulated are the most vulnerable to be frozen.
This winter, there is a hidden way water damage can cause damage to your home in Meadville. Pipes in your home can become cracked when water freezes and expands within them. Water expands 9% in volume when frozen. After there is water frozen in a pipe, a snowball effect occurs. Pipes do not burst due to radial expansion of water. Rather this newly formed ice will cause blockage in your pipes, and increase water pressure that bursts the pipes in your home.
Pipes in outer walls, attics, and other areas less insulated are the most vulnerable to be frozen. This vulnerability is increased if pipes are already cracked or loose to allow cold air to enter. In our area this can be more common than we think. It’s important to check pipes and areas of your home where cold air can be let in. This could be where phone and television lines are let in as well.
After a pipe bursts, your Meadville home can sustain significant water damage. This water damage can even lead to mold. What should you do if your pipes burst and you need to deal with water damage? You should immediately call SERVPRO of Crawford & NE Venango Counties. Our wide range of services include Water Damage Repair and Restoration as well as Mold Restoration and Remediation.
Water damage can be detrimental to parts of your home, and mold damage can travel rapidly if untreated. SERVPRO of Crawford & NE Venango Counties will come in and property clean up all water and then begin to restore damaged parts of your Meadville home. If mold is present, SERVPRO will contain the mold so it doesn’t spread, then begin removing it. We will eliminate the odor and restore your home to pre loss condition.
If your pipes burst, it’s important to act fast! The first 48-72 hours are crucial in fighting mold in your home. That’s why if your pipes have burst, and you sustain mold damage, call SERVPRO of NE Crawford & Venango Counties for all your restoration needs. Visit our Website or connect with us on Facebook to begin getting your home to pre loss condition today.
Happy Holidays from SERVPRO of Crawford and NE Venango Counties
12/11/2020 (Permalink)
Whether it is a water or storm insurance claim, fire or smoke damage, mold remediation, or a simple cleaning job, we have the people for the job!
It is amazing that disasters can happen at the most inconvenient of times. And with the Holidays coming shortly---SERVPRO of Crawford and NE Venango Counties wants to wish our residents Happy Holidays and to remind you we provide emergency cleaning and restoration services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week—including Christmas Day. You can expect an immediate response time, day, or night. Here is why we are the best around.
SERVPRO employees are the most educated around when it comes to restoration. Our professionals must complete IICRC training. The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) certifies and sets the standards for the cleaning and restoration industries. Our professionals’ study IICRC standards and best practices in water restoration, fire restoration, mold remediation, carpet and upholstery cleaning, and other cleaning and restoration courses, so we are the best in the biz. Our staff is highly trained in property damage restoration. From initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO’s Corporate Training Facility to regular IICRC industry certifications, rest assured our staff is equipped with the knowledge to restore your property.
We are also up to date with all our equipment and technology. The past few decades have seen a rapid advancement in the technology and techniques used in the restoration industry. These advancements allow SERVPRO Franchise Professionals to restore a property back to preloss condition quickly, reliably, and more effectively. We have the best moisture detection, water extraction, and drying equipment in the business. And we know how to make sure a job is done right.
We have skilled employees available 24/7 to respond to your call, allowing us to quickly take the first actions to help you. Whether it is a water or storm insurance claim, fire or smoke damage, mold remediation, or a simple cleaning job, professionals from SERVPRO of Crawford / NE Venango Counties are HERE TO HELP. We tackle disasters in both residential and commercial properties, wherever restoration is needed. Located in the Crawford County community, we are here to serve our valued customers.
From all of us at SERVPRO---enjoy the season, and we are here if you need us. Call us today.
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Does Bleach Kill Mold?
9/23/2020 (Permalink)
Contrary to popular belief, bleach just removes the color of the mold, not the roots.
If you have mold in your home or business, a well-meaning friend or family member may have told you to scrub it with bleach. There is an old school belief that bleach kills mold, because to the naked eye, the visible mold is gone. The problem is that the bleach just removed the color of the mold, not the roots.
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Heath Administration” and the ESA (Environmental Site Assessment) updated their guides and stopped recommending the use of bleach for mold problems.
There are 3 main problems when it comes to using bleach on mold:
- Chlorine bleach rapidly loses it’s effectiveness over time. Think about a chlorinated swimming pool. You don’t just put chlorine in once at the beginning of June and leave it all summer. Chlorine needs to be constantly replaced because it evaporates. The same concept happens with containers of bleach as well. Even though they are tightly sealed, chlorine can still escape from the plastic. There is no way of knowing how long the container of bleach has been sitting on the shelf in the store and quickly losing it’s mold killing power.
- It is toxic and corrosive. When you use bleach, it produces fumes that pollute the air and can be toxic to humans and pets. Bleach deteriorates materials and fibers of porous substances.
- Bleach does not kill mold on porous surfaces. Chlorine bleach can kill surface mold. Unfortunately, mold usually grows deep roots into wood or drywall and these roots will not be affected by the bleach. The bleach stays on the surface, and the water you mixed with it will seep into the cracks and help feed the mold.
You can use bleach to temporarily kill the mold on the surface. But in the long run, for the health and safety of the people and animals in your home, you should call a professional company that specializes in mold remediation.
The professionals at SERVPRO of Crawford and NE Venango Counties are highly trained and certified in mold remediation. We will utilize special cleaner and equipment to ensure the mold and the mold spores are gone. We can assess and treat mold-infested areas safely and effectively.
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When Murphy's Law Attacks, SERVPRO can Help!
8/6/2020 (Permalink)
SERVPRO of Crawford and NE Venango Counties is always ready to help no matter what Murphy's Law may throw at you!
It’s Murphy’s law that if something can go wrong, it will, and at the worst possible moment. You may be wondering, who is Murphy and what terrible thing happened to him that he has this outlook?
If you Google it, like I did, there are many variations on the subject. Edward Murphy was born in 1918 and the eldest of five children. He attended West Point and commissioned into the Amy Air Corps. He was involved in the war against the Japanese in China and Burma and was a successful pilot and aerospace test engineer.
After the war, he worked as a research and development officer for the Air Force, working with the technological aspects of aircraft design. In this period of his life, he worked on experiments that eventually led to the creation and naming of his law, “If anything can go wrong, it will, and at the worst possible moment.”
It does not matter if you just bought a brand new home with a new roof, fancy appliances and good plumbing or if you have an older home that you have been taking care of over the years, you are bound to have a leaky pipe, missing shingles, or gutters full of debris. Of course, with Murphy’s Law, chances are, you won’t be home when any of these home disasters decide to occur.
SERVPRO of Crawford and NE Venango Counties is here to help no matter what Murphy’s Law may throw at you! We can’t stop disasters from happening, but we can be there within a few hours to start extracting water, removing contents, and begin cleaning up.
The professionals at SERVPRO of Crawford and NE Venango County have the training, equipment, and expertise to meet all of your cleaning and restoration needs. From water, fire, and smoke, to mold mitigation, deodorization, or biohazard clean-up, no job is too big or too daunting for us to tackle!
Call SERVPRO of Crawford and NE Venango Counties at (814) 350 7651
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