Recent Commercial Posts
COVID Cleaning for Commercial Clients
1/26/2022 (Permalink)
An example of fogging while in PPE for Covid.
For the last two years SERVPRO of Chambersburg has been providing COVID 19 related cleaning services to our community. When a business has an employee who has been suspected or confirmed positive for Covid 19 they want to protect their other staff to ensure the cleaning has been done.
At SERVPRO of Chambersburg we are able to offer quick, efficient and highly trained cleaning staff to address those concerns. Providing the most common type of services which is a combination of fogging and high touch surfaces to be wiped with EPA registered product with staff who are fully in PPE.
SERVPRO of Chambersburg has been providing hazard cleaning services as a part of their services for year and this is something is apart of SERVPRO's specialty's.
Call 717-261-0310 to speak to a SERVPRO cleaning professional regards to your COVID 19 cleaning needs.
Water Shut Off, Where?
12/5/2021 (Permalink)
A wand used to extract standing water from hard surfaces.
During 2021 many employees have transitioned into new jobs. According to CNBC
1 in 4 Employee will quite their job this year”. While most companies have a training program specifically lined out to have them perform their job, what about facility management? You’re a new receptionist at a dentist office your office experiences a water damage coming from one of the sinks, while you know the maintenance companies’ phone number, they can’t be there for another 30 minutes and water is gushing out everywhere. What do you do?
As a part of annual and new hire training implementing awareness to the building electrical and water shut off can help minimize damage in those disasters. To do one better, how about the SERVPRO Emergency Ready Profile (ERP) it’s a free service to commercial clients to help tag the shut off’s, provide a handy simple 10-15 page packet of shut off and the contact points at the sprinkler company for example. Also available online and a mobile app for extra convenience.
These programs often can be developed with less that 3 hours of your time with your designated SERVPRO representative but are worth much more. They can save you down time, less cost of damage and employee education. Here is a handy link to find info on common shut off information. https://www.familyhandyman.com/article/how-to-locate-your-gas-shutoff-valve-and-water-shutoff-valve/
Commercial Cleaning Beside Janitorial
11/5/2021 (Permalink)
Commercial business will often have a janitorial company to preform light cleaning duty recurring. SERVPRO of Chambersburg can be an additional service for deep cleaning on a bi-yearly basis. With our highly trained techs in difficult cleaning methods are able to get those stubborn stains or build up removed leaving the place look clean.
The edges of the floors are an area that need detailed cleaned as the routine mopping does not lift the soil enough. Also, walls may need washed in areas where dirt can build up, carpet to be cleaned or office chair upholstery cleaned.
SERVPRO of Chambersburg has cleaned local commercial kitchen to the grease build up removed and hard to reach areas cleaned. This helps them meet the expectations of food and safety inspection by local officials.
Visit our before and after section of the commercial to see the previous work. https://www.SERVPROchambersburg.com/before-after-photos/commercial
Mold Complaints at Your Workplace?
11/3/2021 (Permalink)
Interrupting business, risking the health of employees and patrons, and threatening the structural integrity of the building, mold in the workplace is nothing short of a nightmare. According to OSHA’s Mold Fact Sheet, “mold is the most common forms of fungi found on earth. They can grow on almost any materials, as long as moisture and oxygen are available.”
How to recognize mold?
Most people have concerns by a visual concern of mold by noticing a new growth where most common can be black. Next is smell, where some may describe is as musty or damp smell.
Is it black mold?
You can address any employee’s concern regards to mold by confirming with an air and swab sample for testing. Visual inspecting are limited to what the eye can see with trained professional, in the beginning of a mold outbreak the mold may not be visual yet. According to OSHA there is 1,000 species of mold that can be found in the Untied States? You cannot visually identify the kind of the mold with a naked eye.
How do you know if you’ve finished remediation/cleanup?
Correcting the source of the water or moisture issue prior to remediation beginning. All areas should be visually addressed and no signs of musty smells. Prior to allowing those to occupy the space have it air sampled to ensure the level of the mold found inside the building are within acceptable range to those spores outside.
It Can Happen Anywhere
Remember the OSHA’s warning that mold can grow on “virtually any substance” and can therefore be found anywhere. When going about business as usual, pay close attention to any areas of your business dealing with water, including plumbing, pipes, faucets, and drains, for leaks or buildups of moisture. If any areas of your business have experienced leaks in the past, be sure to add them to your list of high-risk mold growth spots and inspect them for leaks often.
If you locate mold inside your commercial building reach out to SERVPRO of Chambersburg at 717-261-0310 for consultation on the procedures and recommendation. You can also send photos of the concerns to our office email at office@servpochambersburg.com To better assist you during you please be prepared to know the history of the space prior to and when the mold concern began for past water or moisture issues.
No Job is to Big for the SERVPRO team.
11/3/2021 (Permalink)
This is a commercial size dehumidifier for large jobs.
Did you know when you call SERVPRO of Chambersburg the services provided are not limited just one location of resources. With SERVPRO being a franchise system of over 1800 franchises we have a network of experts and resources that are unlimited. So, from a small one-bathroom overflown toilet in your employee’s bathroom to a 100,000 + square feet warehouse with water or fire damage you have one number to call an that SERVPRO of Chambersburg at 717-261-0310. When the job exceeds our internal capacity, we have neighboring franchises able to help. SERVPRO has wide a network of storm response specialist who travel for disasters like hurricanes to large loss where specializes in jobs up to a certain dollar amount to the SERVPRO extreme team who can manage those multimillion-dollar losses.
Our office team is dedicated at helping find or provide references to help the customer get their disaster cleaned up by a SERVPRO professional. No job is too big for the SERVPRO team, we have a network of franchises waiting to help. Call SERVPRO of Chambersburg at 717-261-0310 for help with your commercial business’s disaster cleanup.
Do Not Let COVID Slow Your Business
4/12/2021 (Permalink)
If you need any COVID-19 clean up services give our offices a call! 717-261-0310
COVID-19 In The Work Place
It has been a long year of ups and downs and unknowns. Our team at SERVPRO of Chambersburg has been called out to multiple local business across the county to sanitize work places. Some of those work places have had confirmed cases of COVID-19 while others are just looking for a proactive cleaning to ensure their employees and customers feel safe.
Confirmed Cases
When it is confirmed that an employee or customer has contracted COVID-19 we always recommend the space to be fogged with our patented chemicals as well as all the high touched areas wiped down such as listed below.
- Light switches
- Door handles/knobs
- Phones
- Sinks
- Countertops
- Keyboards
- Chairs
- Desks
- Toilets
- Faucets
While we recommend the areas to be fogged AND high touched areas wiped down, we do also offer fogging only services. Fogging only services are best for a proactive cleaning scenario.
Water Damage In your Business
10/1/2020 (Permalink)
After the sprinkler system failed causing this office building to flood our team quickly arrived to access the damages and start the drying process.
Common Questions After a Water Damage.
What Should I Do First?
After you find that your business has fallen victim to water damage the first step would be to stop the water from coming in. Was it a plumbing problem that caused the damage? Quickly find the water shut off valve to stop any further damage from occurring until you can get a plumber out to fix the broken pipe. We highly recommend that all employees know where the water shut off valve is just in case of emergencies. The faster the water is stopped from coming in the less that will become affected.
When Should I Call SERVPRO?
Call us as soon as possible. Our crews work on a 24/7 365 on-call schedule and can be out within hours to start the drying process no matter what day or time. The quicker our team is able to get out to the loss the better. The faster we are to begin drying may save some materials. For example, if you call us as soon as the water has been found there may be a chance we can save some building materials. However, if we aren't called as quickly as possible some materials may become compromised. For example, drywall is a very strange material when it comes to water damage. If the water has not yet reached the depth to touch the drywall there is a good chance we can keep it in place, however if only even the very bottom of the drywall gets wet but stays wet for a period of time the water will start to wick up the drywall which may cause more of the drywall to be removed. The key is to call us as soon as possible to help with the drying process.
What If My Inventory Is Damaged?
We can handle it so that is one less thing you have to stress. Our team uses a special inventory software called iCat. iCat allows us to take a very detailed list of items we may be able to clean and save as well as items that are damaged. After the inventory is complete we will email you a list with photos of the inventory that makes it easy for you to go through and get prices in order to turn it in to your insurance company.
How Long Will The Equipment Stay?
Typically the average drying time is anywhere between three to five days depending on the types of materials we are drying out. Hardwood floors may even take a few extra days on top of the three to five. Our equipment will stay running 24/7 to ensure the building is being dried properly.
Our Number One Goal
We understand that every day and every hour that your business is shut down costs money. That is why our number one goal is to get your business back to running as quickly as possible.
COVID-19
6/23/2020 (Permalink)
Covid-19
Covid-19
Covid-19 has really shaken up the world within the last few months. SERVPRO has been running non-stop to clean thousands of businesses across the country. A lot of businesses are reopening across the country but that does not mean we are all in the clear. To prevent another break out of covid-19 we all need to work together to make sure everyone is practicing good cleaning techniques.
Your Business
No matter how big or how small SERVPRO can help. All of our franchises work together and within a few hours can have multiple teams arriving on scene to begin any cleaning that need to happen. Our highly trained technicians are very thorough and detailed when it comes to cleaning leaving your business clean and sanatized.
Questions? Call us at (717)-261-0301
Commercial Loss
6/23/2020 (Permalink)
Questions? Call us at (717) 261-0310
Commercial Loss
A commercial loss is significantly different than a residential loss and we understand that here at SERVPRO. Any down time is critical for businesses and we want to get your business up and running again as fast as possible. No matter how big or small the loss may be we can call other SERVPRO franchises to come and help to minimize closure time.
Water Damages
If your business falls victim to water damage please call us at (717)261-0301 to schedule services as soon as possible. The quicker we are to arrive to the business the quicker you can get back to running like a normal day. Water damages usually take around 3-4 days to dry out.
Fire Damages
If your business falls victim to fire damage please call us at our office to schedule services as soon as possible. Depending on how the fire department entered the facility could leave the business open and vulnerable to break ins. A lot of the time fire departments will break windows out and kick in doors to quickly access the fire. Our first steps of fire restoration is to make sure the building is secure. Our team can quickly get your business back to running "Like it never even happened."
COVID-19 Services offered and Information needed for a quote.
5/19/2020 (Permalink)
Approximately Mid- March 2020 SERVPRO of Chambersburg started receiving phone calls from local businesses getting pricing for COVID-19 cleaning. The inquiries were for proactive cleaning or suspected/confirmed case cleaning. It is highly recommended that a company has a plan in place to quickly react in the time of need with a professional cleaning service like SERVPRO! The importance of have a professional who has experience in dealing with biological contaminates that will exceed the normally janitorial duties.
SERVPRO has several different EPA registered products that are labeled hospital-grade disinfectants with claims against similar pathogens to the coronavirus. While there are currently no products tested particular strain of the coronavirus, we are following all guidelines as provided by the CDC and local authorities.
The CDC encourages cleaning of high-touch surfaces such as counters, tabletops, doorknobs, light switches, bathroom fixtures, toilets, phones, keyboards, tablets, and tables.
What information is needed for a quote?
- Company Name
- Decision Maker Point of Contact: Full Name, Email Address and Phone Number
- Proactive or Suspected/Confirmed Case Cleaning?
- foot of area need to be serviced? Office Space vs Warehouse?
- Time of Service, standard hours, or evening/weekends?
From this the quote can be started. There may be a few follow up questions and depending the information a site visit may be needed.
Let's Order a Kitchen Cleaning
5/19/2020 (Permalink)
Grease built up on a light fixture.
Most operating commercial kitchens are cleaned regularly, or have a cleaning schedule. However, after many years in use sometimes grease may build up. SERVPRO takes pride in getting your kitchen as clean as possible. As picture is a light fixture that was in a small kitchen, after years of just quick wipe downs, grease accumulated. Our team used our SERVPRO HEAVY DEGREASER and lots of time and effort to get the grime off the light fixture. You can tell just how clean we eventually got the light. When we clean a kitchen we clean it right, walls, floors, sinks, anything in sight and within reach we can clean! Our customer was blown away with the ending results of this kitchen cleaning. Many people even mentioned that they have never seen the kitchen that clean! Call into our office to get your estimate for a kitchen cleaning.
Grease Clean Up On Aisle 4
4/28/2020 (Permalink)
Grease piled up after a fryer overflowed.
After a small fire at a local restaurant the fryer overflowed leaving grease a few inches deep. This before picture shows the mess left behind. Our team responsded quickly and cleaned the affected kitchen area just as quickly. Within a few hours the restaurant was able to reopen for buisness leaving the managers beyond thrilled with our quick services. Not only were managers happy with how quick SERVPRO was, they were amazed at how clean we got the area.
Water Damage In a Business
4/28/2020 (Permalink)
After a few inches of water flooded a local business.
This business called our team to respond the a few inches of water throughout their office building. Following our steps the team was able to quickly remove the water and set up equipment to start the drying process. Our average time for drying is around 3 days. Our customer was happy to have their building dried out and able to have their workers get back to work "Like it never even happened."
COVID 19 Services for Commercial Properties.
4/27/2020 (Permalink)
Safety Matters and we are here to help!
Navigating COVID-19 has been a tumultuous task. We are here to help those in need and who have been affected by the coronavirus. How are we helping clean our community?
We use Eco-Friendly products: SERVPRO is an eco-conscious brand. All of our products are safe to be used in homes or office spaces.
We follow CDC guidelines: We send our employees into the field fully protected in full PPE. We take our employees' health seriously and aim to protect them everyday.
Offering Proactive Cleaning: SERVPRO of Chambersburg has been a trusted provider for cleaning services in Franklin County PA. Our staff has master cleaning multiple different types of buildings and situation allowing us the ability to adapt to your needs.
Cleaning from Top to Bottom: We offer fogging services that clean up to 8ft up all the way to your floor. We are helping slow the spread of COVID-19 through continuous cleanings throughout the area.
Preparing for Openings: We are ensuring the safety of your space before opening back up to the public.
We are incredibly ready to help get things back to a new normal. We want to help get Pennsylania open and ready for business. As a business that plays a vital role in commercial clean-up, we will be there when you need us.
Importance of a Commercial Property of Planning for a disaster.
11/1/2019 (Permalink)
As a manager of a commercial property you day is already quite busy and have little time for self improvement projects. However, this is not an adequate reason to not prepare for a disaster by developing an ERP(Emergency Ready Profile).
We heard a very inspiring story from the SERVPRO of South Tulsa, Oklahoma location where their client stated if the would have had an ERP in place it could have save life of children.
During a tornado the children were relocated to the basement of the school for safety. Then the water pipe broke causing it to flood in the basement but were trapped due to the tornadoes debris. They were unable to locate the shut off valve resulting in a few children's death. https://nypost.com/2013/05/21/several-children-drowned-in-basement-as-tornado-leveled-okla-school-as-officials-continue-recovery-efforts/
SERVPRO of Chambersburg can offer the ERP to help located and list out the hazards along with shut off procedures. But most important is the training that can be conducted on a quarterly or bi-yearly basis so all employees are educated.
How SERVPRO Can help Banks in the Chambersburg area
5/6/2019 (Permalink)
SERVPRO of Chambersburg often preforms services aside from the standard fire and water damage. An example is SERVPRO of Chambersburg has worked with many banks regarding providing estimate, cleaning services, emptying out property and mold remediation on bank owned homes. When homeowner leaves the property due to failure to pay or foreclosure the homeowner can cause major destruction from anger. SERVPRO of Chambersburg has seen it all. From tubs, toilets, sinks filled with fecal matter to hoarding left behind. SERVPRO of Chambersburg can provide quick and efficient clean up services. In addition is the water/mold damage. When the property is unattended for a length of time as the bank manager do not have the time to do weekly inspection the property can suffer a water damage that progresses into mold.
Call SERVPRO of Chambersburg to schedule an estimate regarding your bank owned property.
How SERVPRO of Chambersburg can service hotels
5/1/2019 (Permalink)
ERP
SERVPRO of Chambersburg had provided services to many hotels in the area from water damage to standard carpet cleaning. While these services were completed there were some things to learn about risk factors. Sprinklers are put in place into commercial facilities to prevent severe fires from occurring but when they are handled improperly they can cause damage from a break. A few years ago the cause of the hotels water damage was resulting from a guest hanging there clothes hanger onto the sprinkler when pulling it down it snapped the sprinkler activating a few rooms sprinkler causing water damage. The staff onsite had no idea where about the shut off was to the water line and water kept on coming for 30 minutes. Having a SERVPRO ERP could have reduce the severity of water damage if the water was shut off quickly.
Top Commercial Mold Damage Tips to Remember After a Flood
5/1/2019 (Permalink)
Our community is important to us!
If your home or commercial building recently flooded due to storm damage or some sort of plumbing issues, you're probably unsure of the next step. Not only are you worried about property damage from the water, but you also have to worry about mold in your home or business. Mold can affect indoor air quality, can cause significant property damage and can cause a foul smell that even the best deodorization techniques can't get rid of! Follow these tips if you're dealing with residential or commercial mold in Chambersburg, PA.
Get Rid of Moisture
This is the very first step! Before the mold can be properly addressed, as much moisture as possible needs to be removed. If there is standing water, it can be dangerous to walk into your home or commercial property, so please make sure you can safely enter the building or structure.
Protect Yourself
You just never really know what can be floating around in standing water that can hurt you. For example, electrical wiring. You don't want to endure an electrical shock. Once you know you can safely enter, PROTECT YOURSELF by wearing protective clothing, such as gloves and a face mask.
Hire a Professional
The best thing you can do is leave it to the experts. Rely on a team of professionals to help get your home or business back in tip-top shape. Experts can come in and assess the true extent of the damage and help ensure all of the molds is properly remediated. We promise it could save you a lot of time, money and headaches in the future.
Employee's complaining about mold?
4/23/2019 (Permalink)
Download our SERVPRO ERP app today!
As an employer your have an obligation to provide a safe environment for your employees. If you have employees who you believe are making false complaints regarding mold here's what you need to do.
- Do not attempt to clean any of the discoloration or possible mold spores yourself.
- Hire and indoor environmental hygienist to do air and surface samples.
- If you have a positive result for needed remediation contact SERVPRO of Chambersburg.
An Indoor environmental hygienist is a trained professional who test for mold. This is a lab report that will provide levels of mold, kinds of mold and often explanation of reason it developed. If this report indicate that no high level of mold were found and do not need a remediation you've not only saved yourself the cost of a costly remediation but can help assure your employees are truly safe.
Call SERVPRO of Chambersburg for your mold inquiries we are always willing to provide education and recommedation to customers.
Lost Income on your Commercial Insurance Policy
4/23/2019 (Permalink)
On site of a local Church performing services.
When your business experiences a disaster that interrupts business you may have something in your policy to provide income to you and your staff while the building is being restored. Each business owner will have to assess how much income they produce daily to outweigh there saves as to when the policy would kick in to allow coverages. This allows the owner to focus on the consuming task of a restoration process and to allow the property length of time to fix the damages. Rushing a project can not always be the best approach and cause unachievable deadlines. During an extensive re-build there could be time involved verifying coverages, permits, inspections and delays due to weather that area all outside anyone's control.
Call your agent to review your coverages on an annual basis to ensure when the time arises your properly covered.
Call SERVPRO of Chambersburg for your business needs at 717-261-0310
5,000 Sq Feet Flooded in Chambersburg
12/21/2017 (Permalink)
Over 3 feet of water was originally in this basement.
This Chambersburg business suffered a water main break from the street causing a massive amount of water to enter the basement flooding over 5,000 square feet. Flood water that come's from outside and enter's the property is category 3 water (contaminated). From the industry website here is what Category 3 is : Category 3 Water – That which is highly contaminated . Examples: sewage, rising flood water from rivers and streams, ground surface water flowing horizontally into homes. There are two ways in which water enters a building as a result of wind storm damage. To Learn more about the different types of water damage visit : http://www.IICRC.org/registrants/industry-perspective/
Every hour spent cleaning up is an hour of lost revenue and productivity. So when an emergency situation arises in your business, give our Professionals a call and they’ll be there fast with the help you need.
Restoring Your Chambersburg Commercial Property After A Water Damage Event
12/21/2017 (Permalink)
Over 3 feet of water was in this business basement in downtown Chambersburg.
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Flooding and water damage events at Chambersburg commercial properties are often complex with numerous issues that require a knowledgeable and flexible response. Whether we’re dealing with a relatively small water cleanup scenario or a large scale event, we work quickly to assess each unique situation and isolate the damaged area. In many instances, normal operations can continue in a temporary space while we restore your facility.
Restoring Commercial Properties Presents Unique Challenges
Our professionals are trained to be mindful of legal and environmental concerns and strive to fully restore the damaged area while working within your budgetary constraints. We understand that every hour spent cleaning up is an hour of lost revenue and productivity. So when an emergency situation arises in your business, give us a call and we’ll be there fast with the help you need.
About SERVPRO of Chambersburg
SERVPRO of Chambersburg specializes in the cleanup and restoration of commercial and residential property after a water damage event. Our staff is highly trained in property damage restoration. From initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO’s corporate training facility to regular IICRC-industry certification, rest assured our staff is equipped with the knowledge to restore your property.
Meet Our Crew
Certifications
- RRRP - Lead-Based Paint Activities and Renovation
- OSHA - Other Training
- ASD - Applied Structural Drying Technician
- ECTP - Employee Certification Training Program
- FSRT - Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration Technician
- WRT - Water Damage Restoration Technician
- OCT - Odor Control Technician
The Different Causes of Commercial Water Damage
10/24/2016 (Permalink)
Specaility Drying Equipment for Commercial Large water damageds
Work Place Water Damage is Restored by SERVPRO
When business owners visualize water damage, they often picture a massive storm wiping out power lines, flooding offices, and shutting down businesses for days at a time. It is true that commercial water damage is often the result of floods and water that stems from weather events and storms.
However, many entrepreneurs and business space renters forget that storms and severe weather aren't the only causes of floods and water damage. Here are some of the typical causes of water damage to commercial buildings.
1. Malfunctioning sprinkler systems
Some older office and retail buildings still have outdated sprinkler systems that work in conjunction with fire protection systems. While such sprinklers can come in handy during a fire emergency, they can also cause commercial flood damage if they are faulty or in need of replacement. This could easily damage inventory and business assets.
2. Damaged appliances and equipment
This cause of commercial flood damage is more common in restaurants and catering facilities, as well as any business that has appliances and equipment that make use of water. If the appliance fails and sends water across your building, especially during late hours when no one is around, you may come back to work and face a water emergency.
3. Broken pipes and plumbing
Just like in a residence, if the plumbing system in your workplace fails water damage could be the result.
4. Backed up sewer lines
This is another cause of commercial water damage that often catches business owners by surprise. Should the sewer line to your building back up or become damaged, realize the potential dangers of contaminated Black Water which can cause health effects and ruin products and office furnishings.
If your business has suffered commercial water damage, SERVPRO of Chambersburg will get you back up and running again. Call us anytime 24/7 at (717)-261-0310 for fast help.
The Best Way to Reduce Business Interruption Following a Disaster is to Plan For it NOW.
10/24/2016 (Permalink)
As many as 50% of businesses may never recover following a disaster, according to the latest industry research. Of the businesses that survive, the overwhelming majority of them had a preparedness plan in place. Pre-planning can serve as an insurance policy aimed at peace of mind. 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.
Are You Ready? Preparation is a key component for making it through any size disaster, whether it’s a small water leak, a large fire or an area flood. The best time for planning for such events is not when the event happens, but well before it happens. No one ever plans on a disaster, but you can plan for it. Now is the time to ask yourself, “Are you ready for whatever could happen?” The SERVPRO® Emergency READY Profile is a start up approach that provides the critical information needed to begin mitigation and recovery services. It is designed to serve as a quick reference of important building and contact information. By working with SERVPRO’s Emergency READY Profile, your business will receive the benefit of over 40 years of experience in reducing the impact of any natural or man-made disaster. SERVPRO® is a leader in water and fire damage response and can help you quickly get your property back in working order.
- 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.
Do you know how to shut off the water at your work?
10/24/2016 (Permalink)
Now that's a huge water damage!
Many workplaces always call's on the boss or the maintenance man when something goes wrong. What if they were home sick, or in a meeting and you need to locate the water shut off, where do you start?
SERVPRO of Chambersburg can help commercial property in planning for a water, fire, storm damage. How, with a free Emergency Response Profile created by the SERVPRO Marketing Department.
By having a plan of action and including it into your regular training at your office you can minimize the cost if an unplanned event happens like a frozen pipe, fire, or anything.
Some property manager use this as a tool to keep everything organized in one central location.
Is your business ready for a disaster. Even a simple pipe burst can cause a lot of damage and headache. With a SERVPRO® Emergency READY Profile it can have the critical information to minimize damages, provide the resources for the employee's of the company, and provide property details and information. This is a FREE services that we provide to commercial properties.
Make an appointment today to get started!
If the unthinkable happens, call your local SERVPRO of Chambersburg Professionals at (717) 261-0310 seven days a week 24/7 to help you avoid the cost and hassle of secondary damages. We will help make it "Like it never even happened."
Commercial Mold Removal in Franklin County
9/29/2016 (Permalink)
Mold in Kitchen Sink Cabinet
Understanding Mold
It is important to understand that mold is present everywhere. When you walk in from outside or even open your door, you are carrying mold spores with you. It is only when mold starts originating from indoors that it becomes the problem. Mold spores can travel through HVAC systems and can cause breathing problems. They thrive on moisture so the more humid your building is, the better chance mold has of cultivating. It is important to keep your hair before 45 percent humidity in order to keep mold from growing. Mold is accompanies by a musty smell that could cause more problems in the future.
Commercial Mold Remediation in Baltimore
If left to its own devices, mold can spread throughout the entire building. While every mold infestation is different, the process of mold remediation mostly remains the same. The first step for any business owner to take is to call the Emergency SERVPRO Number. Our mold specialists will be out to your business as soon as possible in order to inspect and assess the situation of the mold damage. The next step is to contain the area. We will not allow anyone but our crew into the area so we can make sure the mold doesn’t spread into different areas of the building. Once the mold is contained, we will install a temporary air filtration system to keep spores from moving around and settling elsewhere. We will then start removing the mold as well as the contaminated materials such as drywall and insulation that could contain mold spores. We will clean up anything that has come into contact with the mold including personal belongings.
We know that for every hour your doors are closed is a loss of business so are Mold Remediation Specialists will work our hardest in order to remove the problem. Our commercial mold remediation will return your Franklin County business back to working order as soon as possible.
Contact SERVPRO of Chambersburg
Mold can halt your business, but with our Emergency Service, your Franklin County based business will be back up in no time!
Preventing Commercial Water Damage
9/29/2016 (Permalink)
Commercial Dehumidifier at Water Damage
Before hurricane season rolls into the area, business owners everywhere should start thinking about how to prevent commercial water damage. Everything from maintenance checks to grading systems should be checked. So how do you plan on protecting your business from water damage? Read on to find out what you should be considering.
Building and Street Maintenance
When was the last time your storm drains were cleared? Annual inspections of your floor, storm, and roof drains can help you avoid drainage problems. If your floor drains haven’t been cleaned lately, take a vacuum hose and clear it or call a professional.
Sump Pumps
There are at least two sump pumps in each sump under your building. Sump pumps are used to keep flood waters from building up and causing water damage. But are yours both working? When was the last time they were tested? Do they have battery backups in case of a power outage? Power outages were the cause of 18 percent of water damage incidents involving a sump pump. Because sump pumps run on electricity, power outages shut down the pumps allowing water to flood your facility. If these pumps are your main source of protection, you should consider a generator to keep them going.
Generator Fuel Tanks
In areas subject to flooding, it is important to relocate your generator fuel tanks out of the basement. Generator fuel can be contaminated in the event of a basement flood, prohibiting generator functions, and prevent power from reaching the pumps.
Runoff
Does grading lead away from your building? Grading helps to move water away from your building instead of moving towards it. Checking your grading system can help keep water from flowing into your building.
Clear the Floor
One of the leading causes of water damage is the items on the floor. You can avoid this by removing porous materials, boxes, and paper from the floor of your basement. Keep all of your electronics off the floor and make sure to turn off your electronics when you are expecting heavy rains.
Emergency Ready Profile (ERP) FAQ
12/3/2015 (Permalink)
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ERP FAQ
The marketing team at SERVPRO® of Chambersburg has been busy helping local businesses prepare for their next challenge by creating an Emergency Ready Profile® (ERP). Here are the most frequent questions we encounter when introducing the ERP to property managers and business owners.
What Is an ERP?
An Emergency Ready Profile® compiled by a SERVPRO® Franchise professional is a document that organizes critical emergency information so that a property owner or manager can respond quickly and efficiently to a disaster. While many emergency plans focus on getting people out of a building safely, our plan aims to get everyone back in the building again as soon as possible.
What Will an ERP Cost?
There is no charge for an ERP. Homeowners are encouraged to download the SERVPRO® Ready Plan App to create their own personal Emergency Ready Profile® for their home. Commercial property owners and business managers can contact their local SERVPRO® Franchise to have a professional come out and create the profile for them.
What Is in It for You?
With an ERP, you will be able to reduce business interruption and quickly mitigate a loss following an adverse event, saving both time and money. Important information like where to find your water, gas, electric and sprinkler shutoffs and key contacts for beginning restoration will be right at your fingertips in the SERVPRO® Ready Plan App, and you will be able to share this information quickly and easily with anyone who needs it.
What Is in It for SERVPRO®?
You may be wondering what’s in it for us if there is no charge for an ERP. That is a fair question. First, we hope that helping you prepare before you need our services makes it more likely you will think of us when disaster strikes. Second, we know that having this information organized ahead of time will allow us to better serve you should you choose to call us following an adverse event. However, even if you never use our services, we will still have the satisfaction of helping our community be better equipped to survive a disaster.
Who Has Access to Your Information?
Once we compile a commercial ERP, we deliver the following to the business owner or any approved personal at your company:
· A printed document ERP.
· A username and password for each user the mobile Ready Plan app version of your ERP, so you can immediately share it with all necessary parties at your discretion.
Here at SERVPRO® of Chambersburg the document is stored locally on our server, and the mobile version is stored in the SERVPRO® corporate Ready Plan app, in case you need us to respond to an emergency at your site.
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