When Should You Contact SERVPRO?

5/2/2019 (Permalink)

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Here are some instances that you should have SERVPRO onsite:

For Water Damages

• If standing water needs to be extracted.
• If contents or structure are wet and require drying and/or dehumidification.
• If mold or mildew have started to form requiring drying, cleaning and/or treatment with antimicrobial.
• If sewage has backed up and requires removal, cleaning, deodorization and sanitation of the damaged area.
• In all cases, influx of water must be stopped. SERVPRO does no plumbing work.

For Fire Losses

• If smoke or soot cleanup of structure is required (contents cleaning will likely be homeowner responsibility).
• If deodorization is required.
• If an emergency board-up for security purposes is required and the glass repair company for the building does not do emergency board-ups.

For Wind Damages

• If inside cleanup of glass or debris is required (SERVPRO doesn't replace glass).
• If it results in water damage (see above water loss requirement).
• If emergency board-up for security or to prevent further damage is required.

For Miscellaneous

• If vandalism act requires cleaning, drying or inside debris removal.
• If mold & mildew treatment or sanitizing is required.
• If Deodorization is needed for skunk, chemical, or other odor sources.

Reassure yourself that everything will be okay once The SERVPRO team is on its way! We are highly trained to handle any type of situation.