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The Destructive Nature of Lightning Strikes | SERVPRO® of Friendswood/Pearland
5/19/2023 (Permalink)
Lightning damage can come as a big shock. If you experience storm-related damage, call SERVPRO of Friendswood/Pearland to get it under control.
As the heart of severe storm season is fast-approaching, it is important to protect your home from the dangers of severe weather. It may be more common to take steps to avoid water leaks or wind damage, but the importance of preparing for damaging lightning strikes cannot be overlooked.
A single lightning strike can cause widespread damage and can spark a devastating house fire. Read on to learn more about how lightning can impact homes below.
When a Lightning Strike Hits
If lightning is in the area, it is important that you stay away from the windows and remain inside until the storm has passed. As the wind blows and thunder booms, flashes of lightning can pop up unexpectedly. If your home is struck by lightning, you will hear a very loud, powerful boom that could shake your entire home.
As the lightning strike makes its way down to ground itself, it can cause widespread destruction and can spark a fire. The heat can get up to 50,000 degrees Fahrenheit, which can easily ignite flammable materials inside your walls and rooms. A fire can also break out if the lightning bolt travels through your electrical wiring and causes an explosive surge.
What to Do First
Even if you don’t initially see flames or smell smoke, you still need to call 911 so the fire department can come out and investigate further. The fire could be behind your walls or smoldering quietly before it becomes a large blaze later. If it is safe to leave your home, do so quickly and gather at your pre-determined safe shelter location.
If a fire is discovered in your home, the authorities will have the tools and equipment to identify exactly where it originated and will put out the fire as quickly and efficiently as possible. Once the fire is out, it’s time to call SERVPRO of Friendswood/Pearland.
How Our Fire Damage Restoration Process Works
No matter how it starts, suffering a house fire can be really overwhelming and incredibly scary. Our fire damage restoration team knows this, and so we prioritize working alongside you to ensure a smooth and easy recovery.
We arrive quickly and will secure the rest of your home with tarps and other equipment to prevent further damage. Once secured, we get to work removing damaged debris and compromised possessions.
We can remove soot and the smell of smoke from virtually any area of your home! Once your space is clear of the damage, we can clean and sanitize and then start the repair process. We can lay new carpet, hang new drywall and can even give your space a fresh coat of paint to finish.
We can help you recover from a house fire faster. Contact us at SERVPRO of Friendswood/Pearland today.
Commercial and Large Loss Restoration
1/30/2023 (Permalink)
We want to make the process as smooth as possible.
As the #1 choice in the cleanup and restoration industry, we can help you every step of the way. From immediately after the disaster to returning your property to its preloss condition, we want to make the process as smooth as possible.
Benefits In Choosing SERVPRO for Large Loss Events
Available 24/7
Storms and other disasters can strike at any time of the day or night, so we are ready to help as soon as we’re needed. Personal Attention
Each large loss project is managed by a project manager from your local SERVPRO location. They’re backed by the SERVPRO headquarters operations team to help you have the smoothest restoration experience possible Commercial Large Loss Division
Our Disaster Recovery Teams are composed of elite technicians who have the training and resources to handle large-loss events for industries that have included hospitals, universities and government facilities. Easier Insurance Claims Process
SERVPRO will help you navigate the insurance claims process and coordinate the necessary paperwork for a quicker, easier experience.
Restoring Your Commercial Property After A Water Damage Event
1/17/2023 (Permalink)
Rest assured our staff is equipped with the knowledge to restore your property.
Flooding and water damage events in Houston area 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
SERVPRO 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.
We Clean Medical Facilities
1/16/2023 (Permalink)
If you're looking for a locally owned and operated experienced commercial cleaning company for your medical office, call us at 281-412-6211.
During the winter months, doctors' offices, urgent care facilities and hospitals are busy with adults and children with colds and flu. It is important that these facilities are cleaned nightly to spread any of the viruses that walk through the door. Did you know that on average, adults get two to three colds per year and children might come down with as many as six to 10, according to the CDC, prompting millions of visits to healthcare providers annually.
Not only is important for the facilities to be clean for the sick patients, but for the doctors, nurses and administrative staff to stay healthy. The staff members likely do a routing cleaning before and after patients are in the procedure rooms a commercial cleaner can sanitize to reduce germs and disinfect to kill germs.
A nightly routine done by commercial cleaning is vital for facilities that need sanitizing and disinfecting to protect patients and staff from contagions that can linger on surfaces such as door handles, counter-tops, toilets, sink handles and other high-contact areas. Areas that require extra cleaning in medical facilities:
- Lobby and Waiting Areas
- Examination Rooms
- Procedure Rooms
- Corridors
- Bathrooms
- Administration Areas
- Check in Area
Beyond fighting germs, medical facilities must present a pristine appearance to gain the trust of patients and families. Commercial cleaners can properly and routinely maintain other areas in medical facilities as well. Keeping your medical facility clean and healthy is a top priority for SERVPRO. Your patients are counting on you to protect them. If you're looking for a locally owned and operated experienced commercial cleaning company for your medical office, call us at 281-412-6211 to receive your free estimate.
We Are Highly Trained!
1/16/2023 (Permalink)
When your home or commercial business has fire, water, storm, or mold damage, our local team, we can help. Call us today at 281-412-6211.
Our team is highly trained to restore fire, water, storm, and mold damage. Our professionals also perform a full range of cleaning services. We are certified by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), the nonprofit certifying body for the cleaning and restoration industries.
Our training program includes the following:
- IICRC Training
- Employee Certification Training
- Initial Franchise Training
- e-Learnings
- Continuing Education Classes
e-Learnings
Everyone on our staff has access to web-based training. This training is voluntary and is designed as an ongoing training series for our employees. These training courses feature video presentations and support materials, followed by a knowledge test at the end of each module. Continuous education keeps our employees current on new industry standards and best practices in the cleaning and restoration industry.
Certifications
- AMRT - Applied Microbial Remediation Technician
- ASD - Applied Structural Drying Technician
- ECTP - Employee Certification Training Program
- FSRT - Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration Technician
- IICRC Certified Firm
- OCT - Odor Control Technician
- OSHA - 10-hour General and/or Construction Industry Training Program
- RRRP - Lead-Based Paint Activities and Renovation
- WRT - Water Damage Restoration Technician
Call Us Today!
When your home or commercial business has fire, water, storm, or mold damage, our local team, we can help. Call us today at 281-412-6211.
Franchises are independently owned and operated.
Why Choose SERVPRO for Your Next Commercial Construction Project?
1/9/2023 (Permalink)
Every project is unique and customized to you!
Single Contact
Seamless communication is the key to any successful business restoration project. SERVPRO will be your advocate from start to finish so you don’t have to manage multiple repair teams. Expedited Restoration Process
Because we’re a one-stop shop, the construction project to your business will go much quicker due to our ability to coordinate construction work at the same time we’re mitigating. This helps minimize your downtime and loss of revenue. Quality Workmanship
You can be proud of the results we deliver because our passion is to give you quality workmanship with attention to every detail. SERVPRO’s Clean Build Technology
Designed to protect you and your property. We offer premium services using EPA-registered products for dust control, viral pathogen protection (including COVID-19) and other contaminants. On-Time & On-Budget
Our professional construction service providers work with your insurance company to restore your commercial property to its pre-damaged condition in a way that helps minimize downtime. Easier Insurance Claims Process
SERVPRO will help you navigate the insurance claims process and coordinate the necessary paperwork for a quicker, easier experience.
Tips to Prevent Pipes Bursting
12/21/2022 (Permalink)
Prevent frozen pipes.
We don’t want you to have to use SERVPRO’s services and fight another battle besides the cold temperatures. SERVPRO recommends the easiest thing to do is to simply increase the temperature inside your home a few degrees. Yes, you are going to pay more on your utility bill, but it is certainly cheaper than a large disaster response on your home. Opening cabinets to allow heat to reach the pipes and leaving a faucet on a small drip, unless you are in a mobile home, can help prevent pipes from bursting and causing water damage.If a home is vacant, it’s also important to make sure the heat isn’t completely off. You should maintain at least a minimum temperature at 55 degrees in a vacant property to prevent any problems. If you ignore these helpful tips or just need SERVPRO’s services, check out our website https://www.SERVPROfriendswoodpearland.com/ Call Kimberly at (281) 520-8197Office (281) 412-6211
Medical Facility Cleaning & Restoration
12/19/2022 (Permalink)
When damage of any kind strikes a hospital or other medical facility, the welfare of the patients is the top priority.
SERVPRO® brings our experience and training to help hospitals and other healthcare facilities following damage from fire, water, mold or other emergency situations. Contact Kimberly at 281-520-8197.
Hospital systems operate on numbers. So does the one company they call when fire or water
damage strikes. SERVPRO. The #1 Choice in Commercial Cleanup and Restoration.
SERVPRO of Friendswood/Pearland, Stafford, Missouri City North and Fresno can provide this continuity by supervising a full range of restoration services that will bring a building back to full functionality.
- Board Up
- Carpet Repair and Installation
- Document Drying
- Dry Cleaning
- Drywall Installation
- Drywall Removal
- Electrical
- Electronics Restoration
- Fine Art Restoration
- Furniture Restoration
- General Contracting
- Hardwood Floor Repair
- HVAC Services
- Linoleum Floor Repair
- Marble Floor Repair
- Move Out
- Painting
- Plumbing
- Portable Power
- Roof Tarp
- Roofing Services
- Scalable Resources
- Temporary Fencing
- Temporary Warehouse Space
- Tile Floor Repair
- Tree Removal
EDUCATION FACILITIES
12/13/2022 (Permalink)
AT SERVPRO® 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 campus or an institute of higher education, we work quickly to assess each unique situation and isolate the damaged area so that normal operations can continue in a temporary space 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 while working within your budgetary constraints. 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
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
- Private Schools
- Libraries
- Daycares / Pre-K Facilities
LEARN MORE AT: Friendswood, TX Commercial Cleaning and Restoration Services (SERVPROfriendswoodpearland.com)
Commercial Cleaning Services
12/12/2022 (Permalink)
SERVPRO can help during those times with specialty cleaning for your commercial property.
Specialty Cleaning Services
Your cleaning needs may extend beyond general cleaning and require specialized equipment. The certified technicians at SERVPRO® are available to help business and commercial property owners handle specialty cleaning projects such as duct cleaning, odor removal, graffiti removal, biohazard cleaning services, and so much more.
When your home has been targeted by vandals, SERVPRO® can clean up the mess, including broken windows and graffiti, before it becomes a larger issue with more costly repairs.
It can be a very stressful experience when your property is vandalized. Even relatively minor damage like a broken window can present the opportunity for further damage from water and mold. It’s important to take care of vandalism and graffiti in a timely manner. Our professionals can respond quickly at any time to take care of the cleaning and restoration of the damaged parts of your property.
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