Recent Commercial Posts
Keeping Your Company Running During an Emergency
2/8/2022 (Permalink)
One of the biggest fears for business owners is losing any progress they have gained when disaster strikes. Once you have a business emergency plan in place, there is no need to fear in losing momentum. Whether you have a new or an established company, protect your assets by building a plan custom tailored to you.
1. Conduct a Business Impact Analysis Survey with your more experienced employees. You will need to assess the most vulnerable areas in your company and determine how to keep the risk of loss low. Where will you conduct your business if you have to vacate the premises, for example? When is the best time to contact commercial building restoration services? With a thorough assessment of your company’s needs, you can be better prepared to continue work, whether that means renting out an area from a nearby facility or having a temporary workplace set up.
2. Develop an emergency response team. Your team should be willing and able to handle its daily responsibilities and emergency response training. If you choose, you can have yourself or the team leader trained as a Business Continuity Plan Professional by taking a course from the Disaster Recovery Institute International. A certified professional can direct your team with efficient loss prevention techniques.
3. Update your emergency response plan with new training and revisions. As your business grows and changes, your plan will need to grow and change with it. Keep your employees informed of any changes and the reasons behind them. That way, when an unexpected setback occurs, you are ready.
In the event of fire, flood, or other emergency, you would hate to lose business because you had no plan to keep the wheels running. No one can expect when a flood or fire will occur, but you can prepare for the unpredictable at any time. No occasion is better than the present to develop a business continuity plan.
Common Causes of Commercial Building Fires
2/8/2022 (Permalink)
Most office fires are caused by cooking equipment, accounting for slightly over one in every four commercial office fires. However, while these fires are the most common, they do not account for most of the property damage to office buildings. That position is taken by the intentional damage category. Intentional damage alone accounts for a full 20% of commercial fire property damage. Intentional Property Damage occurs when a person seeks to purposely damage the office property through arson.
Two other leading causes of fire in office buildings are heating equipment, electrical distribution, and lighting equipment. Together, they account for 18% of property damage to commercial office buildings. These can include things such as space heaters, light fixtures, electrical wiring, outlets, electrical appliances, extension cords, and more.
While lower on the list, smoking materials, electronic, office, or entertainment equipment account for 12% of commercial office property damage.
Lastly, exposure fires, as defined by the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS), are fires resulting from another fire outside of the commercial building itself. This kind of commercial fire damage accounted for 18% of property loss.
Is Your Business Ready for Winter?
2/8/2022 (Permalink)
We have already seen the impact of winter storms in our area. We are in store for much much more. Here are some tips to keep your business going in a winter storm.
- Ensure your furnace is cleaned and working properly. Also, change the filter.
- Line up snow/ice removal. Make sure they are able to have the sidewalks and driveways cleared before anyone arrives to work. Have extra salt on hand for sidewalks. The last thing anyone wants is for someone to fall.
- Shut off any outside water source, and have the lines cleared. This will help to prevent frozen or burst pipes when the temperatures drop.
- Have a plan for staff. Let them know where to check for any weather related delays. Also, who they need to call if weather prevents them from coming to work. Add a storm damage restoration team to your list of emergency contacts in case of emergency.
Winter storms can be dangerous and cause great stress to businesses, so it is essential to have a plan.
Keeping Your Company Running During an Emergency
2/8/2022 (Permalink)
One of the biggest fears for business owners is losing any progress they have gained when disaster strikes. Once you have a business emergency plan in place, there is no need to fear in losing momentum. Whether you have a new or an established company, protect your assets by building a plan custom tailored to you.
1. Conduct a Business Impact Analysis Survey with your more experienced employees. You will need to assess the most vulnerable areas in your company and determine how to keep the risk of loss low. Where will you conduct your business if you have to vacate the premises, for example? When is the best time to contact commercial building restoration services? With a thorough assessment of your company’s needs, you can be better prepared to continue work, whether that means renting out an area from a nearby facility or having a temporary workplace set up.
2. Develop an emergency response team. Your team should be willing and able to handle its daily responsibilities and emergency response training. If you choose, you can have yourself or the team leader trained as a Business Continuity Plan Professional by taking a course from the Disaster Recovery Institute International. A certified professional can direct your team with efficient loss prevention techniques.
3. Update your emergency response plan with new training and revisions. As your business grows and changes, your plan will need to grow and change with it. Keep your employees informed of any changes and the reasons behind them. That way, when an unexpected setback occurs, you are ready.
In the event of flood, fire, or other emergency, you would hate to lose business because you had no plan to keep the wheels running. No one can expect when a flood or fire will occur, but you can prepare for the unpredictable at any time. No occasion is better than the present to develop a business continuity plan.
Commercial Partner of the Month – Schools
2/4/2022 (Permalink)
At SERVPRO® of Allen, Barren, Hart, Green and Taylor Counties we believe learning shouldn’t be paused or canceled, even in the face of disaster. Disasters at an educational facility are highly complex and require a knowledgeable and flexible response. Whether we’re dealing with a small school or a campus of higher education, we work quickly to assess each unique situation and isolate the damaged area so that normal operations can continue while we restore your facility. Our professionals are trained to be mindful of legal and environmental concerns and strive to fully restore the damaged area. Your job is to provide valuable lessons and information to the students; ours is to make sure you have a safe place to do so.
Our experience in handling educational facilities cleanups has given us the ability to provide a variety of detailed services for the following educational facilities: K-12 Schools, Colleges & Universities, Dormitories, Event and Sporting Arenas, Libraries, and Daycares / Pre-K Facilities.
Factory or Warehouse Flooded? SERVPRO is who you call!
10/10/2021 (Permalink)
Although finding a company capable of handling water removal from a factory of any size or warehouse may seem difficult, we at SERVPRO know we can handle any water removal and restoration projects in the area. We handle water removal from large buildings without trouble. If you still have doubts, here are a few of the techniques we use to dry the place out thoroughly and quickly.
Water Extraction
When a water removal project from a factory or warehouse calls for extraction of standing water, many companies do not know where to begin. Even worse, some may begin the extraction process under-equipped and poorly prepared, and may not remove water from the premises in time to prevent some of the worst damage from happening. We use truck-mounted extraction pumps to remove standing water as quickly as necessary, bringing in additional trucks as needed to make sure the building gets drained before damage can get any worse.
Fast Drying
Once standing water has been cleared, we can begin the process of drying the area out and eliminating moisture that has already penetrated into materials in the building and stored objects. By creating air currents throughout the building, we can pick up water droplets on a large scale before depositing them in buckets via our fast-acting dehumidifying technology.
Care for Contents
Depending on what you have stored in the warehouse, we may have to use special preventative measures to protect the building's contents. If they present a safety hazard when mixed with water, be sure to let us know so that our technicians can don adequate personal protective equipment.
SERVPRO provides industry-leading care for our commercial customers in the aftermath of a disaster and has the resources required to handle even the largest projects.
June Theme of the Month
6/16/2021 (Permalink)
June Theme of the Month
The housing market is booming! Because of this, the June Theme of the Month is all about your carpets. Did you know that regular cleanings can not only make your carpets look nice, but also last longer? As a home or business owner, or someone selling or buying a house, you want your space to be as clean and as possible for any guests entering. Some regular maintenance includes vacuuming, spot removal, and shifting furniture around to prevent permanent carpet denting.
Depending on build up and wear, your carpets can often times require a professional cleaning to keep them in tip top shape. A good rule of thumb is to make a yearly appointment to get this done, and make sure to maintain them between cleanings.
Carpet Cleaning is one of the professional services that SERVPRO of Allen, Barren, Hart, Green and Taylor Counties provides to the community. Give us a call for a free quote on your home or business, today!
January Theme of the Month
1/11/2021 (Permalink)
January Theme of the Month
This month SERVPRO of Allen, Barren, Hart, Green and Taylor Counties is focusing on what we can do for businesses!
SERVPRO is a franchise that is based In Gallatin, Tennessee. Being a franchise-based business, we have a lot of opportunities to help businesses both large and small after a disaster strikes. No matter what the size, we can handle whatever is thrown at us. If the job is too large for our crews to handle themselves, we are able to quickly call-in backup. These backup crews are always in high standing with corporate and are completely trained.
SERVPRO is also available to help before a disaster strikes. When an issue comes up in your business or place of work, what is the first thing you do? Many have never thought of this and would not know what to do. This is where SERVPRO comes in. One of our trained representatives will come in and help you gather up all the needed information for any of your employees to use in case of emergency. This Emergency Ready Plan can greatly help prevent or minimize damage on your business.
Give us or your local representative a call to set up an appointment start your ERP!
Madison Short - Representative over Allen, Barren and Green Counties. 270-670-8661
Sydney Gossom - Representative over Hart and Taylor Counties. 270-670-2575
2020 Recap
12/30/2020 (Permalink)
2020 Recap
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, SERVPRO has stayed open 24/7. In the very beginning of 2020, we were considered an essential business, and our team has adapted and overcame everything that 2020 has thrown at them!
Our production department have completely adjusted how they handle every job throughout this pandemic. They now wear full PPE (personal protective equipment) to each job to help slow the spread of the corona virus, and other common germs. They also wear new suits to each COVID-19 job and dispose of them properly afterwards. You can rest assured that anyone coming to your home has been temperature screened that day and is not spreading anything to your home or business.
Our marketing department has also taken precautions against spreading germs while running routes and are taking care to always stay at least 6 feet apart. They continue to wish their agents, adjusters, and other contacts well that they are unable to see right now!
Our team has continuously provided Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned cleanings throughout the year to prevent any outbreaks, and will continue this throughout 2021 also.
If you have any questions how we can help your business enter 2021 clean and ready to go, give us a call or submit a claim online:
https://www.SERVPROallenbarrenhartgreenandtaylorcounties.com/fnol
#NationalChurchSafetyMonth - October 2020
10/5/2020 (Permalink)
October is National Church Safety and Security Month! Some quick ways to prevent anything from happening in your church are by reviewing and posting cooking safety tips in any kitchen areas, reviewing candle safety, and making sure that there are clear paths to all exits.
While there are many ways you can prepare for something happening, SERVPRO of Allen, Barren, Hart, Green and Taylor Counties offers a FREE service that can help you prevent damage from becoming worse in the event that it does happen!
What we offer takes it a step further than your normal preventative tips. Our Emergency Ready Profiles (ERP) are free to all our local churches in the area. This program includes a trained professional coming in and working with one of the congregation members to collect all the necessary information you would need in an emergency. We will then compile all the information in an ERP and deliver it at a later date. The information will also be put on an app that can be shared with members in the church and can be accessed remotely.
Participating in this program does not take long and can save you time and money in the long run if a disaster does strike.
Contact your local Marketing Representative for more information and to set up a time!
#NationalChurchSafetyMonth
August Theme of the Month
8/5/2020 (Permalink)
August Theme of the Month
Our August Theme of the Month is all about something that has been weighing heavily on the minds of many families: Back to School. With school closing early during the 2019-2020 school year, many are ready to get back into the routine of kids being in school and life beginning to go back to normal after the COVID-19 outbreak.
Many families are worried how the school experience is going to change from previous years, and what that will look like for both their children and their teachers. The CDC has put out many tips on what you can do before school starts to help make the transition as smoothly as possible. Some of these include:
- Checking your children’s temperature every morning for signs of sickness
- Review and practice proper hand washing techniques at home, and stress the importance of washing hands
- Find out how water will be provided to children during the school day, and consider investing in reusable water bottles for your children to use
- Make sure to have plenty of masks available, and have an extra one in your child’s school bag
Check out this link for more information from the CDC.
SERVPRO of Allen, Barren, Hart, Green and Taylor Counties is also available for sanitizing and cleaning at schools. This includes classrooms, gyms, buses, playground equipment and more. We have a specialized plan on how we handle each businesses we work for, and we create a individual plan for them. Learn more here.
For more information on any of our COVID-19/Corona Virus Cleaning, give us a call at 270-659-0067!
Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned Program
7/24/2020 (Permalink)
When you are going through any time of emergency, especially dealing with viruses and germs, it is important to partner with a business that has decades of cleaning experience under their belts. During the COVID-19 outbreak, SERVPRO began the Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned Program to reflect our unique experience and capabilities. This program is made up of “The 3 C’s”.
The 3 C’s – Consult, Clean and Certify
Consult-
With every business being different, we send a Cleaning Protocol Consultant who is trained to help you figure out the best course of action for your business. They will then create a cleaning program that fits your individual needs exactly. This includes looking at your category of business, size, number of high touch points, incoming foot traffic and congestion points.
Clean-
Based on the cleaning program created for your businesses, your business then undergoes a deep clean using our exclusive cleaning products, by the CDC’s guidelines. With our employees having extensive cleaning experience and training, we will go beyond the scope of work your regular janitorial duties. These intensive cleanings typically include both porous and non-porous surfaces, disinfecting of equipment, tools and/or supplies. We also dispose of any hazardous materials.
Certify-
Once your businesses has underwent our Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned Program, we will post signage to give incoming customers and for your workers peace of mind that you have went beyond your normal cleaning standards to help make COVID “Like it never even happened.” We will also date the signage so everyone knows that the cleaning was done regularly.
Call today for a Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned consultation!
Fire Extinguisher Usage
6/4/2020 (Permalink)
Whether it is your home or your business, it is important for you and everyone in the area to know where a fire extinguisher is, and how to use it. While we hope you never have a reason to use it, here is an easy way to remember how to properly use it: PASS
- PULL the pin.
- AIM the nozzle or hose at the base of the fire. Make sure to keep the recommended safe distance away from the fire at all times.
- SQUEEZE the lever to discharge the fire extinguishers agent.
- SWEEP the nozzle or hose from side to side until the fire has been extinguished. Even after it is out, continue around the fire, and make sure all sides are completely out.
After you have finished, PASS the job to SERVPRO of Allen, Barren, Hart, Green and Taylor Counties for a great post fire clean. We are able to handle not only the fire extinguisher agent, but also help clean up from the fire, soot, and smoke the fire caused.
Other SERVPRO Services
6/3/2020 (Permalink)
There are many services that SERVPRO of Allen, Barren, Hart, Green and Taylor Counties offers the local communities’ businesses and homes that not everyone realizes we handle. Besides our basic services that we are mainly known for, some of our specialized services include:
-Air Duct & HVAC Cleaning
-Deceased Animal Removal
-Vandalism & Graffiti Removal
-Biohazard Cleanup
-Home/Business Boardup
-Carpet & Rug Cleaning
-Drapes/Blinds Cleaning
-Odor Removal
-Sewage & Toilet Overflow
-Trauma & Crime Scene Cleaning
-Rebuild & Remodel Services
-Office/Commercial Cleaning & Sanitation
-Car Detailing/Deodorization
-And more!
We know that life happens, and sometimes it is more than we can handle alone. That is when SERVPRO is here to make it “Like it never even happened.” If there is ever a time that you have a situation (or an item) that you are not sure how to handle, give SERVPRO a call, and we can come up with a plan to help!
Customer Letter
5/4/2020 (Permalink)
With SERVPRO of Allen, Barren, Hart, Green and Taylor Counties being considered an essential business, we are currently working with many homes and businesses throughout this unknown and stressful time. While our team is being spread thin to accommodate incoming calls, it is very encouraging to receive a letter letting us know that our customer service and work ethic is being upheld and noticed by our clients!
"To Whom It May Concern,
We recently had the misfortune of a water heater leak, followed by the subsequent damage that results. Our insurance company selected SERVPRO to dry and to clean the damage and my wife and I opted to allow SERVPRO to repair the damages as well.
We cannot express adequately our immense satisfaction with the way Brian Haire and his team professionally guided us through this trying time in our lives, coupled with the added headache of the COVID-19 stresses; Brian stayed in constant contact with us ad always made himself available to us at any hour of the way if we needed information or had concerns. Brian and his team were very congenial and took the time to pay special attention to each of our repairs. Their work demonstrated an attention to detail that we have no experienced for a long time with hired professionals, going that extra mile in a most efficient manner and their courteous, understanding, and professional approach gave us the confidence that we were getting the best service by gentleman with seasoned expertise in each field of concern with regard with regard to every facet of our repairs.
Brian Haire and his team certainly warrant recognition of the highest order as they have demonstrated themselves to be professional, courteous, and knowledgeable employees of the highest caliber; if they are in line for promotions, pay raises or the like, we would strongly recommend and support such recognition.
We want to express our gratitude and our assurance that we will be commended and most strongly consider SERVPRO Professionals for any future catastrophes that may come our way.
Thank you for Brian Haire and his team, they made an otherwise disastrous time in our lives a blessing."
COVID 19 Sanitation Cleaning
5/1/2020 (Permalink)
Throughout these unknown times, SERVPRO of Allen, Barren, Hart, Green and Taylor has stayed open for the essential businesses in our counties. It has been our goal as a company to be there the second these brave men and women needed us.
Throughout these past weeks, we have worked with countless businesses on maintaining cleanliness in their business, along with working to disinfect and sanitize for businesses waiting for the clear to open back up.
Some of the services that we are currently offering include:
- Hard Surface Wipe Down - Ensuring Surface is Clean/Sanitized
- Air Duct Cleaning - Avoid Further Circulation
- Fogging/Misting - Covering All Areas of Building
- Air Scrubbers - Removing Germs from Air
Call SERVPRO of Allen, Barren, Hart, Green and Taylor Counties for all your cleaning and sanitizing needs!
Factory Cleaning Job
1/10/2020 (Permalink)
SERVPRO of Allen, Barren, Hart, Green and Taylor Counties recently completed a cleaning of a baking factory. This local factory had just added on 150,000 square feet to their existing building, along with new equipment for that area.
We were hired by the factory to completely a 4-week project to clean the space to the factory’s standard. The factory also did not want their daily production to be impacted by our presence, and because of this, we worked night shifts. We arrived at 5pm and worked until 3am, 7 days a week, until the job was completed. Doing this, we also finished ahead of schedule, at 3 weeks.
With SERVPRO providing so many different services, we are able to make many accommodations for our clients. We understand the struggles of running a business around workers and construction, and we strive to make the process as easy and stress free as possible.
Call us at 270-659-0067 for more information!
Downtime means lost $$$!
1/7/2020 (Permalink)
Here at SERVPRO of Allen, Barren, Hart, Green and Taylor Counties, we understand that when a commercial building is struck by disaster, the longer it is closed, the more money is lost. We understand how important it is to get onsite and begin mitigating the issue quickly and efficiently.
A lot of the times, it is also not just important that the building itself be put back together, but also the materials and equipment used on a daily basis.
We have the ability to save items like office furniture, desks, and even documents through Document Restoration. When dealing with a situation like this, our first goal is to restore items rather than replace them. This helps keep costs down for both you and your insurance company. If an item can be saved or restored, it is worth the time that it takes to do so.
We also value great customer service for our clients. Our goal is to be onsite within 4 hours to help minimize damage and begin working with you to find out what where the most important place to start is, and what we need to make #1 priority.
Every commercial business is difference in terms of what their daily needs are. Whether you are a factory, a mom and pop business, a catering service, a hairdresser, or a business run out of your home, we can take care of any situation. We can make it “Like it never even happened,” and make sure your business is back up and running in a timely manner!
6 Tips for Smoke/Soot Damage Cleanup
12/31/2019 (Permalink)
When you have fire or smoke damage in your home, it is a very overwhelming feeling. Many home or business owners feel at a loss, and just want to have the issue taken care of. One of the first things they typically do is contact their insurance agent for advice, then seek help from a restoration company, whether the loss is covered or not. This is typically when we are contacted and asked for advice. Here are our top tips for when fire damage happens:
*We do want to warn you though, when cleaning up fire or smoke, to do a thorough job on the area, you need specialized training. Calling us at 270-659-0067 for a FREE quote. This is your best bet to ensure both the soot and smell is gone from the building. *
- Remove Smoke Damage
During any size fire, there will be smoke damage to the paint, wallpaper, or walls themselves. If it has not been sitting quite a while, or is not very thick, you may be able to take it off with scrubbing, a detergent or bleach. Before you put a mixture with water on the wall, make sure to dust the area and take off as much of the dried particles as possible. This will decrease the amount of sticky residue that will be on the walls once you begin cleaning. Many people will want to paint after this has happened but be sure that the surface is as clean and dry as possible before doing that.
- Limit Activity in Area
When you limit the activity in the area, this decreases the amount of soot particles that are tracked through the house, and ground into your flooring. Until you are ready to clean, limit touching items that have dust on them. Touching will move the soot around and make it harder to get off your items.
- Get Rid of Mold and Mildew
When a fire happens and firefighters are present, they may introduce water, mold and mildew into the home or business while extinguishing the fire. When this happens, it ads even more layers of issues to deal with. With all of these issues present, it is a good idea to get a professional opinion. SERVPRO of Allen, Barren, Hart, Green and Taylor Counties have specially trained professionals for each of these areas; do not hesitate to ask for an estimate. Until help arrives, air out every room impacted, and cover the vents in the rooms so particles do not travel into your air ducts.
- Replace Carpers & Clean Hard Flooring
Since carpets absorb moisture, a lot of the time it is best to completely replace to ensure complete cleanliness of your home or business when water has been used to put out a fire. Water can also absorb into hard wood and underneath vinyl flooring, which can cause even more issues. It is important to get any type of flooring dry as quickly as possible.
If you are finding more and more issues when cleaning your flooring, give SERVPRO a call, and we can come help. We even have a floor drying system we can place that can save your real hard wood floors in a water loss situation.
- Avoid Smearing Soot Into Clothing
One of the hardest things to clean after a fire loss is textiles (clothing, drapes, curtains, blankets, etc.). Be sure you do not scrub the items or throw them into a regular washing machine. You can call a local dry cleaner and ask what they suggest doing, or you can give us a call and we can do an emergency wash on items you need immediately. We have the Esporta Wash System in house, which can wash much more than a regular washing machine and can take out soot and smoke smell.
- Scrub, Soak and Clean Dishes
Your dishes can potentially be some of the most expensive items in your home, and something you do not want to have to replace. You also want to have these 100% clean, simply because they are what touch your food. To clean them, let them first soak in a solution of water and bleach (2 tablespoons of bleach per gallon of water) for 20 minutes. Then scrub the items. If this does not take out the smell or the soot itself, cut your losses and toss out the item. NOTE: wooden items are probably not salvageable, since they will soak up water during the soaking process.
For more information, feel free to contact us at 270-659-0067 and we can have someone come out and give you a free quote. Let us make it “Like it never even happened.”
Construction Cleanup
8/8/2019 (Permalink)
After building your home or business, there is always a lot of dust, dirt and trash that is still hanging around. Did you know that SERVPRO of Allen, Barren, Hart, Green and Taylor Counties can help take care of this problem? We have cleaning crews that can come in and clean both inside and outside to help make the building usable as quickly as possible. Some of the many services are listed below, you can add or take away any service that your property may not need:
Interior: trash and plastic coverings removal, widow washing, wall dusting, wall cleaning, door cleaning, air duct/HVAC cleaning, kitchen appliances, cabinets (inside and out), counter tops, trip, ceiling fan/lights and more.
Exterior: Outside of windows and doors, doorway, sidewalks, porches, pressure washing, all loose trash, exterior lighting, and more.
If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call and see if we can make it “Like it never even happened.”
June Theme of the Month
6/18/2019 (Permalink)
June Theme of the Month
SERVPRO of Allen, Barren, Hart, Green and Taylor Counties Marketing Theme of the Month is focused on all of the technology we use throughout the process of a job going through our system.
All aspects of our process are:
Cloud Based
App Driven
Being app and cloud based, it makes several aspects of our job easier. All jobs are electronically tracked to ensure accurate record of work and billing can be verified. All is also signed on iPhones or iPads, and is instantly sent to our customer's emails. Data is uploaded in real time from each job, so everyone can know exactly what is going on in the mitigation process. Even our Marketing Department is digital. Notes are accessible about clients, jobs, and referral at the office, or while our representatives are on the road.
May Theme of the Month
5/3/2019 (Permalink)
May Theme of the Month:
During the month of May, SERVPRO of Allen, Barren, Hart, Green and Taylor Counties is focusing on what we deal with most often: Water.
Even most fire jobs also include some type of water cleanup. Typically, when a fire happens, fire fighters spray water on the flames, which causes water damage to happen on top of the fire and soot.
If these water issues are not professionally taken care of, they can cause mold to begin growth
When water issues are detected, it typically takes 3-5 continuous days to dry out the space
Tips to Avoid Water Losses:
- Regularly replace refrigerator, washing machine and dishwasher hoses
- Look under these appliances often for signs of a slow leak
- Regularly check your basement for water leaks
- Look for random water usage spikes on your bill
- Make sure downspouts are directed away from your home or business
9 Things To Do When Moving
4/8/2019 (Permalink)
It’s time to say goodbye to winter and hello to spring! Now that it is warming up, it’s the time of year many people are buying and selling real estate. Below are 9 of the top moving tips:
- Change the locks: Over the years, most home owners at one time will have had to give a key out to a neighbor or friend. Putting in new locks is the easiest way there are not keys floating around to your home!
- Change the alarm batteries: This ensures you know exactly how long the batteries have been used and you know exactly when to change them again.
- Review your home inspector’s report: Reviewing the paperwork will alert you of potential problems you might want to take care of before completely moving in, or filing the papers away.
- Find your circuit breaker: Find it when you first move it, so you are never trying to locate it in the dark.
- Deal with any water problems: Water issues can quickly evolve into mold problems. Taking care of them early ensures you do not have to deal with this later!
- Caulk everything: If you notice areas that could use caulking again, do it before you unpack. It is much easier this way!
- Plan your emergency exits: Doing this early ensures you do not put any furniture in the way if you ever needed to get out fast.
- Clean your gutters: While this dull task doesn’t take long, it is great to occasionally do, so you do not experience any issues with it later.
- Get your carpets cleaned: The easiest, cheapest and best way to clean carpets are if the rooms are completely empty. If you have time before the big move, you can schedule a cleaning ahead and have them clean and dry before you and your items arrive at the home!
https://www.realtor.com/advice/buy/before-you-settle-into-your-new-home-make-these-changes-immediately
April Theme of the Month
4/2/2019 (Permalink)
April Theme of the Month:
Throughout the month of April, SERVPRO of Allen, Barren, Hart, Green and Taylor Counties is focusing on promoting ALL of our services, and how we are a one-stop-shop when it comes to your home!
While most people recognize us by our green trucks and think “oh, that is the water damage company”, we are much more than that. While that is the most common type of loss we do, we offer many other services. Some of these include:
-Fire/Smoke Remediation
-Tarping and Board up
-Rebuild and Reconstruction
-Carpet Cleaning
Sewage Cleanup
-Mold Remediation
Even though these are drastically different services, we are all ONE BRAND! This month, our representatives are handing out 3-in-1 desk cleaning tools to remind out clients that we are a one-stop-shop in all aspects. We can handle your claim or job from the beginning to the end!
Give Back to Your Local Community
1/9/2019 (Permalink)
Everyone loves to support as many local businesses and organizations as much as possible. But did you know there is a way to give back to local non-profits while you are doing your grocery shopping?
After you sign up for Kroger’s Rewards system, when you shop at Kroger, Ruler Foods or use their gas stations, they donate a portion of their proceeds to the local organization of your choice. If you know of a local organization that accepts donations, they can also apply to be on the list of places to donate to.
You simply go to the Kroger website, click on the drop-down menu “Savings & Rewards” and click on “Kroger Community Rewards”. Once there, it prompts you to sign into your account and you can see which organizations you can select your donation to go to. Doing this takes minutes and can benefit the community without you even thinking about it.
F1rst Responder Bowl 2018
1/7/2019 (Permalink)
We loved seeing our logo featured on the field!
SERVPRO Corporate was happy to be the signature sponsor of the 2018 F1rst Responder Bowl that was held in Dallas, Texas on December 26th. This bowl game supports local first responders and their families. The goal of the game each year is to have as many first responders in the stands as possible. SERVPRO Franchises from all over the country band together, and purchase tickets for these hard working men and women to be able to go without the stress of having to pay for it. SERVPRO of Allen, Barren, Hart, Green and Taylor Counties sponsored two tickets this year for one of the responders.
Boston College and Boise State University went head to head in the game, but unfortunately while it was 7-0 Boston College, there was a delay of game, which eventually turned into the game being cancelled.
You could almost say it was “Like it never even happened.”
SERVPRO® Purpose Statement
1/7/2019 (Permalink)
Purpose:
To help entrepreneurs succeed.
At SERVPRO, our goal is to make whoever we are working for succeed. This could be your home and putting it back together after a disaster has struck. It could also be a business owner whose livelihood is in jeopardy because the store doors are closed. No matter what your situation is, we want to help you succeed. Every member of our team knows that when we are called, it is one of the most stressful times of your life. We want to be the team you trust to come in and make it better. When it comes to any of the jobs we do, large or small, you are our #1 priority. We want to make sure your needs are put first.
SERVPRO® Core Values
1/7/2019 (Permalink)
SERVPRO’s Core Values:
- Believe in a Dream- the belief that one families dream to help their local community can turn into a business that impacts communities all over the world in a positive way.
- Grow Relationships- we want to grow relationships through working in the community, networking, meeting clients on site, and going the extra mile with our work.
- Share the SERVPRO Story- the story of a husband and wife that wanted to create something for their children’s future. SERVPRO is still run by this same family to this day.
- Financially Frugal- we want to save as much of your property as possible. Our goal is to restore, not replace items that have been damaged in a disaster. This can save either a home owner, business owner or insurance company a lot of money.
- Follow the System- SERVPRO has a tried and true method behind each type of remediation we do. This means that we follow the system that is proven to work each time. With this proven system, you can count on quality work throughout all franchises in the world.
SERVPRO® Vision Statement
1/7/2019 (Permalink)
SERVPRO’s Vision:
To be the premier cleaning and restoration company in the world.
When Ted and Doris Isaacson started their first SERVPRO, they only knew they wanted to create something great for their family. Back in 1967, they did not think it would grow into what it has today. Just over 50 years later, SERVPRO now has over 1,500 franchises throughout the world. Now that their small business has grown so much, they have established a different set of goals: to be the best. You can see this throughout the company. As a company, we are constantly improving our techniques and training employees in the newest and best ways available. Our goal is to be the best company out there, no matter where you are. We want to stand out from our competition and be who you call when you are experiencing a loss.
Connect with us on Social Media
12/5/2018 (Permalink)
Did you know that SERVPRO of Allen, Barren, Hart, Green and Taylor Counties is on social media? With many of our customers connecting on these sites daily, we wanted to join in the conversation and stay up to date with what is going on in the communities we service. Our goal is to bring value to your timeline with different life tips, cleaning tricks, photos, reminders, community events and more.
Click the links below to find us on each of these sites:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SERVPRO9750
Instagram: https://instagram.com/SERVPROteamelkins/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/SERVPRO-of-allen-barren-hart-green-and-taylor-counties/
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Dryer Hack
12/5/2018 (Permalink)
Ever find yourself running low on time in the mornings when you are trying to get ready for school or work? Most people do, especially when kids are in involved. Here is hack that can get rid of the need to pull out your ironing board in the mornings!
- Put your wrinkled item in the dryer
- Add in three ice cubes
- Run on high for 3-5 minutes
- Promptly take out clothing and either hang up or put on
That is it! As the dryer evaporates the ice cubes, the steam helps to release the wrinkles and will freshen up your clothing. This can save you a lot of time when you are in a hurry!
Follow us on Facebook for more tips like this: www.facebook.com/SERVPRO9750
Hops & Horses, 2018
9/4/2018 (Permalink)
SERVPRO of Allen, Barren, Hart, Green and Taylor Counties is one of thirteen cooperate sponsors for the 2nd Annual Hops and Horses in Glasgow, Kentucky on September 6th, 2018. All sponsors will have booths set up giving out prizes and will have interactive games for the kids. There will also be live music with a special guest (Dylan Scott!) and food vendors set up. Last year, thousands of families from Barren and surrounding counties came to see the signature Clydesdale horses put on a parade for everyone. All events are free to the public, besides the food and drink vendors.
SERVPRO is involved with many community wide events, and we are happy to be a part of this one also. We will have a booth set up from 4-8pm with games, and prizes. Bring your family and play some games with us!
Commercial Tile Cleaning
8/9/2018 (Permalink)
Before & After
Every business is going to have wear and tear on their floors which will cause dirt buildup. If you have tile and grout, you know how hard it can be to get it clean once it is dirty. It is back breaking work, especially if you have a large area that is laid in tile.
We are able to come in and clean your business during or after business hours to make sure that you can stay open throughout the whole process. Many home kitchens are also laid with tile, so we are able to work in homes also.
This photo is before and after we did a commercial tile and grout cleaning, and you can see that the difference we made was amazing. Call us at 270-659-0067 for a free quote!
Green County Blood Drive
7/16/2018 (Permalink)
SERVPRO of Allen, Barren, Hart, Green and Taylor Counties is once again partnering up with the Red Cross to help with a blood drive. On August 2nd, we will also be partnered with the Greensburg United Methodist Church on their monthly blood drive. With the church having blood drives so often, they receive a lot of the same donors repeatedly. We are wanting to give back to these people who are helping save so many lives. We will be sponsoring them all lunch, snacks or dinner depending on when they stop by. We will be grilling hamburgers and hot dogs, and helping any way possible. Stop by to get some food and SAVE A LIFE!
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SERVPRO of Allen, Barren, Hart, Green and Taylor Counties specializes in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial property after a fire, smoke or water damage event.
We are hiring!
7/12/2018 (Permalink)
#TeamElkins Family
SERVPRO of Allen, Barren, Hart, Green and Taylor Counties is looking for dedicated, dependable employees! Our open positions include: maintenance, production, crew chief, marketing, construction office and more! Please bring an up to date resume into our office at 12480 New Bowling Green Road, Smiths Grove, Kentucky to apply.
All positions Requirements:
- Effective oral communication
- Basic math skills
- Experience in cleaning/restoration preferred
- High school diploma/GED
- IICRC certifications preferred
- Ability to pass a background and drug test
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds regularly, occasionally up to 100 pounds with assistance
- Ability to climb ladders, work at ceiling heights, work in tight spaces (e.g., crawls spaces, attics)
- Ability to sit/stand/walk for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to repetitively push/pull/lift/carry objects
- Ability to work with/around cleaning products/chemicals
- Ability to travel locally and out of state when necessary
- Ability to successfully complete a background check subject to applicable law
Please email customerservice@SERVPRO9750.com for more information!
4th Annual Dale Hollow Golf Tournament
6/1/2018 (Permalink)
Time to sink a putt!
We hosted our 4th Annual Golf Tournament on May 2nd, 2018. It was held at the beautiful Dale Hollow State Park in Burkesville, Kentucky. We had 19 teams of Insurance agents and adjusters come out to play for a variety of prizes, have lunch and enjoy a sunny day outdoors. The weather was perfect, and we were ecstatic that everyone was able to come out. We are excited to start planning our next tournament, coming Spring 2019!
SERVPRO of Allen, Barren, Hart, Green and Taylor Counties specializes in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial property after a fire, smoke or 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.
How To Easily Clean Windows
5/25/2018 (Permalink)
Before and after cleaning. Especially helpful cleaning up pet noses!
Whether it be your home or business, one of the hardest chores is to clean the windows. Here is an easy way to clean them with only four household items:
-Bucket
-Microfiber Cloths
-Water
-Newspapers
1. You take a damp microfiber cloth, and wash the entire window. It will have wet streaks once finished with the cloth.
2. Then take a newspaper, crinkle it up into a ball, and rub the windows. This will soak up the leftover water, and make your windows shine!
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SERVPRO of Allen, Barren, Hart, Green and Taylor Counties specializes in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial property after a fire, smoke or water damage event.
If you have a lot of windows and cannot reach them all, call the professionals at 270-659-0067 to come clean them all for you.
iPhone Safety Hack
5/25/2018 (Permalink)
Share with friends! #SafetyFirst
While SERVPRO typically focuses on protecting your home and business, check out this feature that Apple has placed on all iPhones.
If you are in a unsafe situation, hit your lock button 5 times in a row. A screen will come up with four options:
-Slide to power off
-Medical ID (if you have this turned on)
-Emergency SOS
-Cancel
When you choose the Emergency SOS option, your iPhone will send the nearest Police Department your current location and dispatch an officer to you. Share with your friends to inform this of this lifesaving feature!
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SERVPRO of Allen, Barren, Hart, Green and Taylor Counties specializes in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial property after a fire, smoke or water damage event. In the event of an emergency call- 270-659-0067
Medical Facility Floods in Columbia, KY
5/4/2018 (Permalink)
The result of heavy rains that moved through the area.
Here at SERVPRO of Allen, Barren, Hart, Green and Taylor Counties, we undertsand the significance and importance of quick reponse time when it comes to your home or place of business. Our team members are on call and have crews ready to dispatch 24/7. Emergencies happen every day, are you prepared? As a home or business owner, we recommend that you save our phone number in your mobile phone in the event that the unexpected happens to you. Fire and water can take your business or home away but we are here to get it back. We take pride in our work and our customer testimonials will assure you of that. In the picture shown, this is a hospital in Columbia, KY where heavy rains caused a drain pipe to back-up and flood the entire main level. We can't always prevent the disasters from happening so its crucial that we are prepared for whatever may happen.
Restoring Your Commercial Property After a Water Damage Event
5/3/2018 (Permalink)
Flooding and water damage events at 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 Allen, Barren, Hart, Green and Taylor Counties
SERVPRO of Allen, Barren, Hart, Green and Taylor Counties 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.
http://www.SERVPROallenbarrenhartgreenandtaylorcounties.com/crew-photos
http://www.SERVPROallenbarrenhartgreenandtaylorcounties.com/restoration-training-certifications
Emergency Ready Profile
5/3/2018 (Permalink)
If you walked into work this morning, and there were 6 inches of water on the floor and more pouring in, would you know where your water and gas shutoffs were? In many businesses, not every employee knows where these important cut offs are located. It is crucial for everyone to be aware in case the building owner is not around when the steps need to be taken. With 50% of businesses not reopening after a devastating accident, it is crucial for everyone in the building to be able to take the proper steps to save your business. With taking advantage of our Emergency Ready Profile, a SERVPRO employee can come in, and help your business become prepared with this free service. Call 270-659-0067 to set up an appointment today!
Mary Weldon Library Water Loss
1/8/2018 (Permalink)
Glasgow Daily Times Front Page
Now that winter has hit, we are seeing a lot of burst pipes in both businesses and homes throughout South Central Kentucky. One of the worst places to experience a water loss happened in Glasgow, Kentucky this week: Mary Weldon Memorial Library. The broken pipe flooded both of their floors, and created a huge mess. We were able to get to them within an hour, start extracting water and starting the drying process. The job was so large, it made front page news in the Glasgow Daily Times. We are happy to be able to assist in the time of need!
Team Elkins specializes in the restoration of water damage in commercial and residential properties. Our crew is highly trained and will do everything they can to restore your business to its original condition.
http://www.glasgowdailytimes.com
http://www.glasgowdailytimes.com/news/glasgow-library-temporarily-closed-after-pipes-burst/article_0b64e1fc-f19a-11e7-aaf5-9bb815f21818.html
Christmas Time!
12/30/2017 (Permalink)
We all took a minute to stop, play, and celebrate some Christmas spirit. Throughout the year our employees have ran to not from every challenge and every disaster. SERVPRO spirit is to help all in need no matter the crisis that comes but at least one day we all got to come together and enjoy a time out. This years Family Christmas party even had a special visitor. Santa came to get all the Christmas lists in order. He even scanned the kids and all of them were on the nice list. This was a wonderful time for all.
SERVPRO of Allen, Barren, Hart, Green, and Taylor Counties wants to thank our amazing employees for their hard work and sacrifice to make us one of the best Teams in the industry.
Restoring Your Commercial Property After A Water Damage Event
12/1/2017 (Permalink)
Flooding and water damage events at 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 Allen, Barren, Hart, Green, and Taylor Counties
SERVPRO of Allen, Barren, Hart, Green, and Taylor Counties 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.
http://www.SERVPROallenbarrenhartgreenandtaylorcounties.com/employee-photos
Annual Chamber Golf Tournament
10/9/2017 (Permalink)
We were so excited to be a part of the Annual Edmonson County Chamber Golf Tournament at Shady Hollow Golf Course. It was the perfect day to be on the course, and we enjoyed spending time with the people of our community! We also held a contest for a participant to win a door prize including a cooler, a cup, and an Applebee's gift card. Van Roberts, one of our marketing representatives presented this award to our winner, Rick Brown! We are very excited to participate in this tournament next year, and we plan to be a part of many events in our communities until then!
SERVPRO of Allen, Barren, Hart, Green, and Taylor
Call us Today 270-659-0067!
http://www.SERVPROallenbarrenhartgreenandtaylorcounties.com/
Invasion of the Scarecrows Contest
10/6/2017 (Permalink)
Team Elkins' creative scarecrows submitted to the Invasion of Scarecrows contest!
Every year a local chamber of commerce hosts a contest called the Invasion of the Scarecrows. Team Elkins participated in this event and created a couple Halloween themed scarecrows. We thoroughly enjoyed having the opportunity to show off the skills of our creative employees. There are a multitude of awards given to the best scarecrows. In order to support our scarecrow in winning the "People's Choice Award", you must go vote for our SERVPRO scarecrow at the Allen County Chamber of Commerce before October 31st!
Our staff is intensely involved in the community and frequently participates and hosts events similar to Invasion of the Scarecrows. We find community involvement essential to our business.
SERVPRO of Allen, Barren, Hart, Green, and Taylor Counties
http://www.SERVPROallenbarrenhartgreenandtaylorcounties.com/
Call us Today at 270-659-0067!
Hope for the Homeless
10/4/2017 (Permalink)
Our employees participating in Hope for the Homeless!
REALTORS® Hope for Homeless was established in 2012 by the REALTOR® Association of Southern Kentucky, with the purpose of helping poverty stricken and homeless children, individuals, and families in our community by collecting non-perishable foods, toiletries and money. SERVPRO of Allen, Barren, Hart, Green, and Taylor Counties participated in this event by collecting the nonperishable items from other members of the community and by helping the Realtor Association organize the items into separate boxes as you can see in the top right image. We also promoted this event by posting it on our social media and by informing customers of the event by word of mouth. Plenty of items were collected and donated to people in need. This was a great cause that benefited many people. We were honored to be a part of Hope for the Homeless!
Commercial Duct Cleaning
8/16/2017 (Permalink)
- The process begins by using patented equipment including a roto-scraper, which automatically adapts to the duct's shape an diameter while traveling through the duct, removing debris and filth before vacuuming begins.
- Next, a powerful push-pull air delivery and collection system transfers the debris from the ducting to a 16-gallon container.
- Air is filtered through a HEPA filtration system, removing 99.97 percent of particles in the airstream. HEPA filters capture debris and keep the environment clean.
- As an optional process, a sealant or coating product may be sprayed to address odor to microbial concerns.
- Filters will either be cleaned or replaced to remove odor and dirt.
Duct cleaning may not always be necessary. SERVPRO of Allen, Barren, Hart, Green, and Taylor Counties will inspect your HVAC system and ductwork and make recommendations about the best way to address any indoor air quality concerns. This inspection can save you money and provide peace of mind on the health of your HVAC system and ductwork.
In some circumstances, such as after fire, smoke or suspected mold growth, duct cleaning becomes an essential part of the cleanup process. In these cases, SERVPRO of Allen, Barren, Hart, Green, and Taylor Counties often restore the HVAC system and ductwork to pre-damage condition.
Call us today -270-659-0067
Guns & Hoses- Campbellsville
8/15/2017 (Permalink)
Guns & Hoses 2017
#SavingLives #RedCross
After the success of the Barren County Guns N' Hoses Blood Drive, we are extended our reach to other counties. Today we hosted the 1st annual Taylor County Guns & Hoses Blood Drive! This year the Fire Department crushed the attendance 3 to 1 against the Police Department.
For those of you who couldn't make this event, Please find a local Red Cross event and donate. The Red Cross is at a critical level and every donation can save more than one life! l together!
When water or fire impact your home or place of business, call on the professionals to get the job done. You don't have to wait, you can reach a team member any time of the day or night. We are on standby for you 24/7, 365 days a year! We can guarantee that anytime you call, you will get a SERVPRO professional on the line to help.
Call us today- 270-659-0067
#SavingLives #RedCross American Red Cross of South Central KentuckyCampbellsville/Taylor Co. Fire Dept. Campbellsville Taylor County Chamber of Commerce
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