Importance of Containment

11/12/2022 (Permalink)

There are two different definitions of containment, one being "the action of keeping something harmful under control" and the other being "the action or policy of preventing the expansion of a hostile influence." 

At SERVPRO of Anderson, we set up containment during any mitigation or remediation job for both of these reasons, depending on the cause of loss. Sometimes, containment is set in order to protect the contents from the work taking place around it. Other times, containment is set in order to protect the rest of the home or business from either the work being done or the cause of loss. 

Either way, our production crew know how important it is to keep the structure and its contents safe from any potential toxins, pollution, or debris done from the mitigation and remediation process. 

Our number one goal on any job, is to leave the home or business in as close to pre loss condition as possible. 

Commercial Fire Restoration

7/16/2022 (Permalink)

When a disaster like a fire strikes your business one of the first thoughts is the cost to replace damaged materials. At SERVPRO of Anderson, we have highly trained professionals who can determine if the affected materials in your business actually need to be replaced at all. Restoration is a much more affordable option when dealing with the remnants of a fire. We have professionals who are highly trained in cleaning and restoring, not only the building where the fire occurred, but the contents affected as well. The difference in cost can be up to $7 per square foot. 

When thinking about if you should replace or restore, call us at SERVPRO of Anderson first to get a quote from the experts. Call us at (864)-224-0285. 

Top Causes of Commercial Water Loss

4/22/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Anderson is called out to commercial water loss jobs every week. Our production team members are skilled to handle every size job and have seen many different types of commercial water losses. Here are a few of the top causes of commercial water loss that our team has experienced. 

• Broken Pipes
• Damaged HVAC
• Failed or Malfunctioning Sprinkler Systems
• Roof and Window Damages
• Vandalism 
• Weather Damage 

Many of the commercial water losses that we have seen at SERVPRO of Anderson have been issues that could have been prevented with the proper maintenance and updating. Pipes, HVAC, Sprinkler Systems, Roofs and Windows should all be evaluated every single year to assure no natural wear and tear has taken place. Help protect your business this year by taking the time to check these things and provide the necessary maintenance. Although there are steps that can be taken to help prevent water loss to your commercial space, disaster can still strike anytime. 

If you commercial building suffers a water loss, call us at SERVPRO of Anderson at (864)-224-0285 for our commercial water mitigation services. 

Commercial Vehicle Fogging

3/18/2022 (Permalink)

This car company in Anderson, South Carolina called us to complete a fogging and cleaning for a vehicle that suffered mold damage. At SERVPRO of Anderson we are equipped to handle any type of mitigation or remediation job, so this was no problem for us. In order to properly remediate the problem, it is important for our crew to be able to fog and sanitize every inch of the vehicle. They business was informed of this, so they promptly took the inside of the vehicle completely apart for services. Mold has the ability to grow through materials and without this step, we cannot guarantee the growth will be completely eradicated. Make sure to call us at SERVPRO of Anderson if you suffer a similar issue in your or your businesses vehicle. We can help make it look and smell 'Like it never even happened.' 

Call us at (864)-224-0285. 

Commercial Water Mitigation

2/18/2022 (Permalink)

Cause of Water Loss in Upstate Business

SERVPRO of Anderson was called out to perform water extraction services when this Upstate business suffered a water loss. The entire back stock area of this commercial building was flooded when they had a malfunction in their sprinkler system. This was a very large extraction with about 18,000 square feet of area needing water removal. Having an emergency readiness plan is so important for your business so that when disaster does strike, anyone on site knows exactly what to do to prevent further damages. The outside valve pictured that broke, causing the damages, was quickly turned off, creating the best case scenario for this local business. Call us at SERVPRO of Anderson anytime to get your ERP set up to ensure quick and efficient clean is disaster does strike. Call us at (864)-224-0285.

Commercial Services 2022

1/28/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Anderson provides 24-hour emergency service and is dedicated to being faster to any-sized disaster in Anderson. We can respond immediately to your emergency and have the expertise to handle your restoration or cleaning needs.

• 24-Hour Emergency Service
• Faster to Any-Sized Disaster
• Highly Trained Restoration Technicians
• A Trusted Leader in the Restoration Industry
• Locally Owned and Operated
• Advanced Restoration and Cleaning Equipment 

Have Questions? Call Us 24/7 – (864) 224-0285

Commercial Services

There's never a convenient time for fire or Water damage to strike your Anderson commercial property. Every hour spent cleaning up is an hour of lost revenue and productivity. So when the need arises for professional cleaning or emergency restoration services we have the training and expertise to respond promptly with highly trained technicians to get your property back to business. Learn more about our commercial services:

• Commercial Water Damage Restoration
• Commercial Fire Damage Restoration

We also offer residential restorations services as well.

The Importance of Containment on Mitigation and Remediation Jobs

1/14/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Anderson often uses containment on our jobs. Our production crew uses containment on all types of jobs; this includes water, fire, mold, sewage, and cleaning. Containment is an important first step that can often be overlooked. 

• Keeping building occupants safe - before removing any unsalvageable building materials, containment barriers are set up to keep dust and any other debris within the work area.
• Avoid cross contamination - If mold has grown on any impacted building materials needing to be removed, containment barriers will keep any airborne mold spores from cross contaminating the other parts of the site during the removal process.
• Avoid additional clean up of unrelated areas of the site and or mold cross contamination
• Clean the air within the affected space- A HEPA filter is used to create negative air pressure to capture any released spores and filter clean air within the contained space.

SERVPRO of Anderson strives to leave your business or home in as close to pre loss condition as possible, and we pride ourselves in putting your safety first.

Commercial Mold Damage

11/22/2021 (Permalink)

Contents Damage in Office Computer Room

This local business called us at SERVPRO of Anderson with visible microbial growth damages. Upon initial inspection, our team found that the cause was most likely from the drop tile ceilings above. The microbial growth was very apparent and had affected much of the room's contents. At SERVPRO of Anderson, not only is our production crew trained and experienced in remediating your business, but we are also able to get your contents clean and in pre loss condition. 

Due to the nature of the loss, our production crew take extra precautions before beginning any pack-out of contents or cleaning. Before they begin, containment is set on the door to the room to prevent the spread of any debris. An extra step to clean contents before the pack-out is also taken to help keep the spores contained to that room for cleaning. Once these steps are taken, our crew proceed to place negative air tubing and remove affected materials. 

At SERVPRO of Anderson our goal is leave your business in as close to pre loss condition as possible. Give us a call at (864)-224-0285 for our commercial services. 

Guidelines to Drying

7/27/2021 (Permalink)

While there is a science to how our production member place drying equipment based of level of saturation and materials affected, there are some general guidelines to look at to help choose the right course of action.

• Place enough air movers to create airflow across all wet surfaces and to maintain a balance between drying equipment.
• The number of air movers placed, depends on the situation
• Consider the surface being dried:
  • Floors, Carpets, Walls, Ceilings, Under Cabinets, Etc.
• (Additional airflow is needed when walls and ceilings are wet)

If you suffer water damage to your home or business, make sure you call the experts at SERVPRO of Anderson to come out and help mitigate the problem. We service any time of water damage, including sewage, storm, and biohazard.

Give us a call at (864)-224-0285!!

Emergency Response Plan – Why every business needs one

6/23/2021 (Permalink)

No one ever expects a disaster to happen to their place of business. When something does happen, like a fire or flood, it can close the doors to your business for weeks or even months. Having an emergency response plan can help with that burden and SERVPRO of Anderson is here to help!

We offer a free service of coming out to your place of business and developing an emergency response profile that will help minimalize disruption in your everyday business.

An ERP includes:

• Assessment of business facility
• A portfolio that gives you important information if a disaster were to take place
• A guide to help your business become safe for reentry
• Creates a relationship with SERVPRO of Anderson to act as your mitigation and restoration provider
• A itemized list of water shut off valves and other emergency details.

Call us at SERVPRO of Anderson at (864)-224-0285 to complete your Business ERP

SERVPRO of Anderson Commercial Jobs- What We Do

6/8/2021 (Permalink)

At SERVPRO of Anderson, our production crew specializes in commercial cleaning. In the first few months of this year alone, our crew have been called out to every time of cleaning job. As a team who is skilled in any kind of bio-hazard cleaning, ranging from crime scenes to diseases, we were prepared to service the community as soon as the pandemic broke out. Throughout the entire COVID pandemic, our crew have cleaned and sanitized dozens of commercial businesses in the surrounding community. At SERVPRO of Anderson, every company vehicle and production member are stocked with the appropriate personal protective equipment, containment, and products to assess any cleaning job. Make sure to call us at SERVPRO of Anderson if your business needs any type of cleaning and know that we are prepared for any job that is thrown our way! SERVPRO of Anderson (864)-224-0285.

Mitigation and Reconstruction Scope at Local Business

5/28/2021 (Permalink)

Ceiling tiles falling from water damage

This local business called us at SERVPRO of Anderson when they experienced severe water damage. A water heater on the main level of the building exploded causing water damage to the entire basement below. There was cement on the floor affected, however the tile ceilings were affected greatly. The SERVPRO of Anderson production crew were dispatched right away to assess the damage and determined that there was major demolition to be done. The customers wanted to wait for approval of their insurance, so production set equipment to stabilize the area for the time being. The customers were happy that something could be done immediately to prevent any further damage.  Once approval was given, demolition was completed, removing all affected materials. The customers were so happy with how much communication our production crew had throughout the whole process, that they requested our team complete the reconstruction as well. Give us a call at SERVPRO of Anderson for any of our mitigation or reconstruction services. SERVPRO of Anderson at (864)-224-0285!

Commercial Fire Cleaning in Anderson, SC

5/27/2021 (Permalink)

Stove Fire in Anderson, SC Business

This business in Anderson, SC suffered both water and fire damage when a hot plate caught fire in their back room. When they called the fire department to put the fire out, nearly half of their business sustained water damage from the firefighter’s efforts to extinguish the fire. This type of water damage is very common for business and house fires alike. When SERVPRO of Anderson’s production manager arrived on site, they did a walk through with the business representative to assess cleanup and restoration. The most urgent job was to extract all standing water to prevent any further damage. The representative wanted our production team to clean tiles of smoke damage and clean the HVAC system of smoke and soot damage. The customer requested that we start work when we arrived and were very pleased that our crew were able to get things business ready within the first day. SERVPRO of Anderson is Faster to Any Disaster! Give us a call at (864)-224-0285!

Odor control for Anderson, SC Business

4/1/2021 (Permalink)

This Anderson, SC business had some previous water damage that they thought had been completely mitigated. However, they began to notice an odor coming from the room with water damage and noticed that they still had an ongoing leak. They called a plumber right away to come out at address the issue. Their next call was to SERVPRO of Anderson to address the odor that the unresolved water leak caused. The customer was very concerned with the smell and wanted to assure that his business was kept sanitized and smelling better for his customers. SERVPRO of Anderson’s production crew set a piece of equipment called a ‘vapor shark’ to help eradicate the smell. It is important that any water damage done to your business is properly dried and treated to avoid any odors in the future. Make sure you call a professional business like SERVPRO of Anderson out to help you mitigate any water damage. Call us at (864)-224-0285!

SERVPRO of Anderson Completes Commercial Water Damage

8/18/2020 (Permalink)

Customer's show room experiences water damage to carpet.

The owner of this supply shop in Anderson, SC noticed some water damage in his show room upon completion of some city work outside his business. With the recent summer rains, his business was flooding on a near daily basis. He called SERVPRO of Anderson to come out to help him clean up the mess the water was causing his showroom before it affected his products.

SERVPRO of Anderson was there the same day to dry up the water on the carpet and test the moisture levels throughout the building. The customer was impressed with how quickly our production crew responded and happy to prevent any further damage. We were able to get out there and get his business back open the very next day.

Commercial restoration can present some challenges, and SERVPRO of Anderson can respond faster to help minimize the disruption to your everyday business. Give us a call today for any of your water, fire, or mold needs at (864)-224-0285.

Anderson, SC Community Clubhouse Experiences Major Water Damage

8/7/2020 (Permalink)

A local community neighborhood clubhouse experienced flooding after the HVAC system in their attic started to leak. The whole lobby was affected by standing water, that went unrecognized for a few days before being found at a community meeting. This before picture shows a small extent of the damage they were facing.

 SERVPRO of Anderson was called right away by a previous customer to come in to extract the water and start mitigation and restoration services. Our production crew was quick to the job and was able to have the water fully extracted by that evening, and start the demolition process the very next day.

 Water damage can happen fast, at your home or a business and it is important that you act just as fast in getting the issue fixed so that the damage does not spread.

 If something similar happens at your business, call SERVPRO of Anderson at (864)-224-0285 and we will get your business back open in no time!

Commercial Restoration with SERVPRO of Anderson

6/25/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Anderson provides 24-hour emergency service and is dedicated to being faster to any-sized disaster in the area. We can respond immediately to your emergency and have the expertise to handle your restoration or cleaning needs.

• 24-Hour Emergency Service
• Faster to Any-Sized Disaster
• Highly Trained Restoration Technicians
• A Trusted Leader in the Restoration Industry
• Locally Owned and Operated
• Advanced Restoration and Cleaning Equipment 

Have Questions? Call Us 24 Hours 7 Days a Week– (864) 224-0285

Commercial Services

There's never a convenient time for fire or Water damage to strike your Anderson commercial property. Every hour spent cleaning up is an hour of lost revenue and productivity. So when the need arises for professional cleaning or emergency restoration services we have the training and expertise to respond promptly with highly trained technicians to get your property back to business. 

We also offer residential restorations services as well.

Commercial vs. Residential Services

6/25/2020 (Permalink)

Commercial Services

There's never a convenient time for fire or Water damage to strike your Anderson commercial property. Every hour spent cleaning up is an hour of lost revenue and productivity. So when the need arises for professional cleaning or emergency restoration services we have the training and expertise to respond promptly with highly trained technicians to get your property back to business. 

• Commercial Water Damage Restoration
• Commercial Fire Damage Restoration 

Residential Services

Whether your Anderson home needs emergency flood damage or your upholstery cleaned, you can depend on us.  Our technicians have extensive cleaning and restoration training and can make your property look its best. Learn more about our residential services:

• Water Damage Restoration
• Fire Damage Restoration
• Mold Remediation
• Storm Damage Restoration
• Cleaning Services
• Building/Reconstruction Services

SERVPRO of Anderson provides 24-hour emergency service and is dedicated to being faster to any-sized disaster in Anderson. We can respond immediately to your emergency and have the expertise to handle your restoration or cleaning needs.

• 24-Hour Emergency Service
• Faster to Any-Sized Disaster
• Highly Trained Restoration Technicians
• A Trusted Leader in the Restoration Industry
• Locally Owned and Operated
• Advanced Restoration and Cleaning Equipment 

Have Questions? Call Us 24/7 – (864) 224-0285

SERVPRO of Anderson Offers Commercial Cleaning Services

6/25/2020 (Permalink)

Not only does SERVPRO of Anderson have commercial restoration services, but we also have commercial cleaning services.

Professional cleaning helps to protect your carpet and upholstery and increase its life-span. You don’t have time to worry about the common wear and tear that gradually soils your office. When grime, odor, and moisture challenges go beyond the scope of your regular janitorial staff, you should call SERVPRO of Anderson for prompt service. Whether it’s removing an odor problem or deep cleaning flooring or carpets, you can rely on us to make your work space look its very best. 

Specialty Cleaning Services

• Air Ducts and HVAC
• Bio-hazard and Sewage
• Trauma and Crime Scene
• Carpet and Upholstery
• Drapes and Blinds
• Ceilings, Walls, and Hard Floors
• Odor Removal and Deodorization
• Vandalism 

If your business needs any type of cleaning or restoration services completed call SERVPRO of Anderson at 864-224-0285 today!

Commercial Restoration Services

4/2/2020 (Permalink)

Flooding and water damage events at Anderson 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 Anderson

SERVPRO of Anderson 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.

Call SERVPRO of Anderson at 864-224-0285 for your commercial restoration needs!