Prepare your Business for Fire Damage

9/16/2022 (Permalink)

Do you have a fire plan for your business?

Fires can be damaging to not only your employee's health but to your business. There are a few ways to prepare your employees and customers in case of a fire. Follow these tips: 

1. Have Enough Fire Extinguishers

Depending on the size of your office or retail space, you need more than one fire extinguisher. There should be one per floor in a multi-level building at the absolute minimum. Fire extinguishers come in various sizes and should be placed in key areas of your business, such as the kitchen area, central office, and near tools or electrical panels.

2. Be Organization

One way to prevent fire damage is to stay organized. The more dust and clutter, the easier it is for a spark to become a major fire as flames spread over boxes, papers, and other office debris. 

3. Conduct Regular Fire Drills

To keep your staff safe, make fire preparation drills a regular event. Plan them during quarterly meetings to keep everyone refreshed on them. It's important for everyone to confidently be able to exit the building from any and all exit points.

4. Maintain Exit Routes Regularly

All exit points must be maintained regularly. Ensure that any automatic fire doors work correctly. Keep exit doors unlocked. Make sure everyone knows where they can exit so routes do not become crowded.

5. Inspect Wiring on a Schedule

Make sure to have routine checks to make sure your wiring is safe. Older buildings can be forgotten over time when people are used to being in them. These are some of the most important ones to check.

What to do when a fire damages your commercial business?

9/12/2022 (Permalink)

Are you prepared?

When your business suffers from water or fire damage, there are several things that you need to get your business back in working order.

1. Did I File an Insurance Claim?

Make sure to know your insurance agent, so that you can quickly get in contact with them. Before you try to claim damage that occurred from flooding or other types of weather-related events, it is important to ask yourself if you filed an insurance claim and whether you received any compensation. If you have business insurance, check with your agent concerning your options before you file. 

2. How Much Can I Claim?

The total amount you can claim will likely depend on past insurance claims and the type of damage your property endured. Schedule a meeting with your insurance agent before an emergency occurs, so that you are up to date on what and how much you can claim for your business. 

3. How Long Do I Have To File?

You want to make sure you can file before secondary damages occur. A lot can deter your agent from being able to accept insurance claims, so having your ducks in a row, and efficiently, can be helpful. 

Keeping your Insurance Company Up-To-Date

9/1/2022 (Permalink)

Insurance and Fire Damage

When it comes to fire damage, prevention is key. If the fire does break out, receiving timely support is crucial for you or your customers. Our team of professionals is ready to help clear your home of smoke damage, but you can do some things ahead of time that will make cleanup easier and faster. 

• Know your insurance company
• Know how to get in contact with your insurance company
• What is your deductible? 

With fire damage, the earlier we can get started, the better. We do not want smoke and soot to settle into your belongings and home any faster than they already will. If you are prepared with your insurance information, and how to utilize your information --the faster we can get to work!

Fire Damage Clean-up in Richmond

8/23/2022 (Permalink)

Fire damage is heartbreaking and overwhelming. We know that it is an emotionally draining process. SERVPRO® of Madison, Rockcastle, Garrard, & Lincoln Counties can be called in to clean up the aftermath to take off the pressure. We are here to help, and here is how the process could be started after the fire is put out:

• Hire a Professional 
• Throw out items that cannot be restored (that aren't sentimental)
• Get rid of Clothing and Linens that cannot be restored (because they will hold smoke and soot smell). 
• Let a Professional Clean Walls, Floors, and High Touch Areas
• Removing carpet ruined by water damage of water used to put out the fire or smoke/soot/char from fire 
• Let us clean contents and soft contents that can be restored

Knowing what to do after a fire can be difficult, but there are many ways for the professionals at SERVPRO® of Madison, Rockcastle, Garrard, and Lincoln Counties can help.

Have you had water damage in your home?

8/21/2022 (Permalink)

Pictured is a water damage.

Water Damage 101

If you’re reading this, it’s likely that you have experienced water damage at your residence. If so, then you are not alone! In fact, as many as 50% of homeowners in the US suffer some type of property damage caused by water each and every year. At SERVPRO® of Madison, Rockcastle, Garrard, & Lincoln Counties, we understand the importance of this problem and are here to help.

The following will provide an overview of what causes water damage and how our team can help with cleanup after water damage inhabits their property from a flooded basement.

Water damage can be caused by a variety of things, including leaks, burst pipes, floods, and storms. 

Water can cause a lot of damage to your home, mainly because of the water’s ability to absorb into walls and insulation. When water stays in contact with wallboard or insulation for several hours, it can destroy the materials used to construct build-outs and interior walls as well as damage electrical systems. Our technicians have the equipment and training to keep moisture away from your belongings as they work quickly to remove all traces of water and dry out your home with high-efficiency dehumidifiers.

If you have water damage, call our offices today at 859-623-0000.

Flooding Event in Eastern Kentucky

8/15/2022 (Permalink)

Pictured: our technicians cleaning out a home impacted by flood damage.

Flood Damage: We are Here to Help

SERVPRO® of Madison, Rockcastle, Garrard, & Lincoln Counties is here to help during recent flooding events. Our team is on the ground ready to help those in need. Our own community has been hit by the flooding, and we want to help our community rebuild.

In the past several years, our team has traveled thousands of miles to reach our customers. Our national brand has a way to reach all of our customers in need. We get calls and dispatches from the local office, and we send a team and supplies as soon as possible. 

This past month our team has been in Eastern Kentucky. Small eastern Kentucky communities were impacted by record-breaking flooding. 

At home and on the road, our team and hero technicians are here to help! We will continue to be in EKY to help with the huge amounts of people who need assistance. 

When Water Turns Into Mold Damage

8/10/2022 (Permalink)

Water and Mold: Do they go hand in hand?

Spring is typically the beginning of "mold season." Mold can create a pungent, unpleasant odor in parts of your home. Mold typically begins to grow right after winter is finishing up when temperatures slowly rise and rain increases. We all love those spring showers, but this can be a cause of mold sneaking into your home.

Sometimes the water can trickle into parts of your home without you even noticing. The worst time that this occurs is summer because of high temperatures. The water damage that has leaked sits as moisture where mold begins to grow. 

When this condensation sits for an extended period of time and when homeowners cool down the inside, the mold takes over. If you do not keep an eye on those places where moisture and condensation pool --mold can cause severe damage.

If you suspect mold in your home, call our offices today. Our team can perform mold testing in your home to find out exactly how much and what kind of mold is in your home. We can make a plan to efficiently clean it.

Commercial Capacity

8/10/2022 (Permalink)

We are Here to Help

Richmond, Berea, Waco, McKee, and other areas: we are here to help keep your business open. When a business experiences water or fire damage, it is normal to be concerned about business interruption: you can lose money, customers are not happy, and employees can lose their jobs. 

How does the office continue operating?  What happens to inventory?  Is the business able to continue servicing customers?

These are valid concerns for business owners and employees at the business. Our main concern is keeping your business running while we clean up the damages. We can take care of your emergencies without interrupting your customers and business. 

When damage affects your business, trust your local restoration company SERVPRO® of Madison, Rockcastle, Garrard, & Lincoln Counties to keep your operations running, your customers happy, and your employees employed. We are here to help at 859-623-0000.

Flood Season: We are Here to Help

8/10/2022 (Permalink)

In the past several years, our team has traveled thousands of miles to reach our customers. Our national brand has a way to reach all of our customers in need. We get calls and dispatches from the local office, and we send a team and supplies as soon as possible. 

This past month our team has been in Eastern Kentucky. Small eastern Kentucky communities were impacted by record-breaking flooding. Massive amounts of rainfall created damage all across the state. Our team was one of many to go help out in this monumental event. 

Our team worked with customers over several areas in eastern Kentucky that had water damage from flooding and heavy rainfall. They have stayed for weeks to help get these customers' homes back "Like it never even happened."

At home and on the road, our team and hero technicians are here to help! We will continue to be in EKY to help with the huge amounts of people who need assistance. 

Are you storm ready?

7/22/2022 (Permalink)

Be Prepared, On and Off Storm Season

Do you have a plan in case of an emergency storm situation? The best way to combat storms is to have a plan ready that your family knows forward and backward in case storms are near. There are several ways you can keep your home and family safe when a storm is imminent. 

• Watching the weather for flood watches and warnings
• Keeping storm drains near your property clear of debris
• Unplugging electrical appliances
• Ensuring your sump pump drains, and pipes are in working order
• Cleaning your gutters and downspouts

Keeps these tips handy during (and before) storm season. If storm damages occur in your home or business, call SERVPRO® of Madison, Rockcastle, Garrard, & Lincoln Counties at 859-248-4159.