Get Help With Commercial Fire Restoration in West Hartford Apartment Buildings

9/13/2022 (Permalink)

Contact SERVPRO to effectively tackle the fire damage in your property. Call now!

Commercial Fire Restoration in West Hartford is Faster With SERVPRO

After a fire damage incident in an apartment building, a landlord's responsibility includes handling unit and building structural damage. You must keep the property livable. Hiring trained and certified technicians to fix the fire damage is vital because no two fires leave a building's structure the same. 

Expert fire restoration involves using special professional tools and proper cleaning techniques. You can count on SERVPRO for ethical and efficient commercial fire restoration in your West Hartford apartment building. Over the years, we have assisted property owners and tenants in recovering from fires in multi-unit properties. 

Our SERVPRO team can restore the property to normal in no time to prevent the loss of tenants. The kinds of destruction you can expect after extinguishing a fire include: 

• Charring – The chemical process of incomplete combustion of particular solids when subjected to high heat. Heat distillation eliminates volatile organic compounds and water vapor from the matrix. The black carbon material that remains is char. 
• Soot – Soot is the carbon byproduct of burned materials. It can be acidic and ruin textured and porous surfaces. 
• Rust – Rust can corrode metal objects and cause certain items to become irreparable. It can also increase the risk of the electrical devices causing electrical shock. 
• Water damage –Building sprinklers and firefighters' water can add to a property's structural degradation. 
• Odor – The mixture of burnt materials and smoke creates a putrid smell. 

After confirming that the affected units are safe to enter, our SERVPRO technicians can perform an assessment. We can determine how far the smoke and flames penetrated the structure and how extensive fire cleanup can be. Our technicians can clean all the affected areas. 

After proper cleaning, Our SERVPRO restorers can use different products and equipment to eliminate the smells. One of the products we can use to control odors is odor counteracting beads. These products consist of a specially treated porous material permeated with solvent-based counteracts. They give off pleasant fragrances to freshen up the areas we are treating. 

After an apartment fire, you can feel overwhelmed. Call SERVPRO of West Hartford at (860) 206-6141 for efficient fire damage restoration. We're Faster To Any Size Disaster. 

Hire SERVPRO for Commercial Mold Remediation in West Hartford

9/13/2022 (Permalink)

Having an issue with mold damage on your commercial property. Call SERVPRO for the help you need.

What Commercial Mold Remediation in West Hartford Involves

When your commercial building’s ventilation system is not functioning at its best level and there are high temperatures, mold can grow because of higher humidity levels. Old buildings are most vulnerable to these attacks. Mold not only risks the structural integrity of your property but also causes bad odors and possible destruction of your merchandise. 

To do away with the menace, contact mold remediation experts as soon as you notice the mold. SERVPRO has highly trained remediation professionals equipped with state-of-the-art equipment to perform commercial mold remediation in West Hartford properties in the shortest time possible. Different types of molds exist depending on the geographical location. 

Our extensive experience is enough to put you at rest; we can handle any situation.

SERVPRO is aware of some of the areas that might have unwanted moisture levels that might lead to mold growth, and they include:

• Freezers and refrigerators in the kitchen.
• HVAC equipment such as compressor lines, HVAC vents, and AC drain pans.
• Entryways like windows and doors allow humid or hot air, causing condensation.
• Trash cans that have been left unemptied.
• Carpets and rugs trap moisture from shoes.
• Leakages in walls, roofs, or pipes.

Our remediation teams have the appropriate PPE. SERVPRO also has equipment that enables our team to determine how adverse the infestation is, which gives us better insights on the path to follow for full remediation. Non-penetrative moisture meters come in handy when determining whether our drying process has restored all structures and equipment to normal moisture levels to avoid its growing back.

SERVPRO also has the equipment for establishing negative airflow on the affected area to avoid contaminating the unaffected parts of your business property. Our air scrubbers are an assured way of having fresh air since they filter out all airborne microbes.

If you want services that can see business activities in your commercial property running in no time, contact SERVPRO of West Hartford at (860) 206-6141. We provide effective mold remediation that makes the infestation seem “Like it never even happened.” 

Commercial Water Damage Comes in Many Forms in West Hartford

8/8/2022 (Permalink)

Call SERVPRO to remove water leaks and damage from your West Hartford office, "Like it never even happened."

SERVPRO Can Handle West Hartford's Worst Water Damage

A water leak at your West Hartford business could cause all sorts of damage. Such a water issue will likely leave standing water on the flooring, impact subflooring, and harm all the building materials it contacts. Moreover, it might foster the growth of harmful microorganisms that could cause health effects, undermine the structural integrity of your facilities, and produce foul odors.

As one of West Hartford's leading commercial water damage restoration firms, SERVPRO has routinely dealt with the effects of severe water-related events. Our highly-skilled technicians have provided emergency water damage services in the aftermath of such situations as catastrophic basement flooding, episodes involving burst pipes, and those associated with severe ceiling leaks. With that said, SERVPRO has often been called to remediate:

• Standing water, ranging from puddles to feet-deep pools, that cover and seriously affect flooring and subflooring
• Water-logged structural elements, like ceilings, walls, and floors, and severely water-impacted furnishings
• Interiors filled with discoloring mold growths and structure-destroying dry rot that require extensive clean-up and restoration work
• Thoroughly destroyed areas where water has collapsed ceilings, weakened walls, and undermined the structural integrity of floors
• Businesses suffering from persistent, difficult-to-eliminate odors related to water damage

With this extensive hands-on experience, we endeavor to improve our services continually. As a result, SERVPRO has become one of Connecticut's fastest, most efficient water damage restoration firms. This means that we are better able to save the businesses we serve more time and money than other area remediators.

Considering this, we hope you remember your helpful neighbors at SERVPRO of West Hartford whenever you need water damage restoration work done. Call us anytime at (860) 206-6141 for assistance. We are ready for your call whenever you need us, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Supervising Fire Damage Restoration at Your West Hartford Premises

7/14/2022 (Permalink)

Prepare your West Harford commercial property for any likelihood of fire. Keep your doors open for business --SERVPRO for fire damage restoration.

SERVPRO Unburdens Your West Hartford Fire Repairs

Recovering from fire damage is a delicate process that requires the proper balancing of several factors, including time, people, and costs. It would be best if you had good supervision to get everything right and facilitate restoring your West Hartford establishment to its preloss state.

Of the three highlighted factors, managing people during fire damage restoration of your West Hartford premises is perhaps the least of your concerns since you would expect them to exercise their free will and common sense to take appropriate actions. However, in the aftermath of property disasters, employees and customers might not know what to do. Besides handling restoration, SERVPRO offers essential supervision to ensure the process runs smoothly, saving time and money.

Essential supervision actions 

• Providing information and context
• Ensuring safety adherence
• Completing necessary documentation

Most of the damages caused by fires are apparent to everyone. However, some aspects of the damage, such as the hazards they pose or the work needed to resolve them, are not always apparent. SERVPRO crew chiefs explain the expected restoration timelines and the actions necessary to facilitate restoration. For instance, pre-cleaning surfaces and applying protective substances are essential in the immediate aftermath of the incident to prevent secondary damage like soot stains and corrosion. Later on, some structural areas may need to be demolished.

Dealing with people

The people visiting your business during fire restoration need direction so they do not hamper the recovery efforts or expose themselves to the hazards such an environment poses. Safety for everyone is a priority, so our SERVPRO technicians set up warning signs around the loss site. We can seal off some sections by boarding them up or setting up containment barriers.

Keeping proper records is essential before and during fire repairs. Records help track progress and costs. They also make the process of filing insurance claims much more straightforward..

Essential records after a fire loss

• Photos and videos
• Content inventory list
• Claims list

SERVPRO of West Hartford offers quality management of fire damage incidents. Call us at (860) 206-6141. We're Faster To Any Size Disaster.

Commercial Restoration Services in Northern Connecticut

2/1/2022 (Permalink)

Dehumidifiers on the floor of a restaurant

When water strikes your business it is never a convenient time. And every hour you spend cleaning up your business is money and productivity lost. So, if you have an emergency at your Connecticut business, call SERVPRO of West Hartford. One of our highly experienced personnel will be at your location quickly to provide the assistance you require. "Like it never even happened," we'll restore your commercial property to pristine condition. 

No Job Is Too Large

At SERVPRO we are equipped with best of the best in restoring large losses. Our state of the art large-loss specialists are pre-qualified and placed throughout the United States to handle any disaster small or large. All large losses are supervised by our commercial operations manager to ensure timely communication and large loss mitigation.

Overview of Commercial Services

• Commercial Water Damage Restoration
• Commercial Fire Damage Restoration
• Commercial Mold Remediation
• Commercial Storm and Major Events
• Disaster Recovery Team

SERVPRO Disaster Recovery Team

The SERVPRO Disaster Recovery Team is here to help no matter the conditions. Whether you are experiencing damage from a tornado, hurricane, blizzard or flood the SERVPRO team is there when you need us most. We have teams on standby and are available 24 hours a day and 365 days a year.

Catastrophic Storm Response Teams include:

• 2017 California wildfires
• 2017 Hurricane Irma
• 2017 Hurricane Harvey
• 2016 Hurricane Matthew
• 2015 Carolina floods
• 2014 Polar Vortex
• 2012 Sandy
• 2010 Nashville floods
• 2008 Ike
• 2007 Chicago floods
• 2007 Ohio floods
• 2007 California wildfires
• 2005 Katrina/Wilma/Rita

We're Here for You

The team at SERVPRO of West Hartford has specialized training and experience in water damage remediation, fire restoration services, natural disaster prevention, chemical cleanup, and natural disaster cleanup. Call SERVPRO of West Hartford (860.206.6141) any time.

If your home or business suffers a flood, call SERVPRO of West Hartford today at 860.206.6141 for immediate water damage cleanup and restoration of your structure and property

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100 Peters Road, Bloomfield, CT 06002

IICRC Certified

Noemi Garcia

Certified SERVPRO technicians

Call 860.206.6141

24-hour emergency service

Prepare Your Business for a Winter Storm

11/30/2021 (Permalink)

Follow SERVPRO of West Hartford's guidelines for taking steps ahead of time to ride out a winter storm at your commercial facility.

With winter coming, it’s important to prepare your business and your building to withstand a storm or a protracted cold period. So much is at stake after you’ve been hit by a winter disaster:

• the safety of your employees
• your building and everything in it
• the ability to keep your business running

Before the Storm

Now is the time to evaluate your situation and take steps to protect your building from snow, ice and freezing temperatures. A lot of what you’ll need to do starts with planning, making decisions and gathering information.

One important task should be to select a reputable local disaster remediation company, like SERVPRO of West Hartford, that you can call ASAP to begin restoring any storm damage to your building. With our deep experience in commercial damage remediation, we’ll get to your business fast and handle every aspect of your storm damage cleanup.

Information

• Check your insurance coverage to be sure it’s sufficient
• Determine where the greatest risk for damage lies: frozen pipes, collapsed roofs, loss of heat, loss of access to the building, etc.
• Have an up-to-date inventory of your business’s assets, including records, supplies and equipment
• Create an emergency communications plan and gather contact information for employees, vendors and clients
• Plan out how you will restore electrical services to your equipment
• Identify if you or your landlord is responsible for snow and ice removal and for maintaining/repairing heating equipment
• If it’s your responsibility, hire or assign someone to remove snow from your driveway, parking area, walkways and roof
• Mark hydrants so you can locate and clear them of snow and ice
• Collect disaster supplies, such as snow removal equipment, rock salt and sand

Equipment and Facility

• Obtain portable heaters, generators and snow removal equipment, if you don’t own them
• Determine which of your equipment must be protected from cold temperatures
• Check your heating equipment and repair if necessary
• Test and maintain your snow removal equipment, if applicable
• Seal openings (around windows, for example) with caulk and insulation
• Repair and seal walls and roofs, too

During the Storm

• Clear snow and ice from driveways, lots, walkways and roof as frequently as necessary
• Turn on faucets, allowing a slow drip, so that your pipes are less likely to freeze
• Keep warm air circulating around temperature-sensitive equipment
• Have someone check the indoor temperature of your facility throughout the storm
• Keep in regular communication with employees

Help Is Here

The team at SERVPRO of West Hartford has specialized training and experience in commercial water damage restoration services, fire and smoke damage restoration services, biohazard cleanup and natural disaster prevention and cleanup. Call SERVPRO of West Hartford (860.206.6141) any time.

For commercial water, fire, smoke, mold, storm or other disaster restoration needs, call SERVPRO of West Hartford today at 860.206.6141

Other Helpful Blog Posts

SERVPRO publishes educational articles on how to protect your home or business from disasters and how to deal with water, sewage, storm, mold, fire and other damage.

SERVPRO of West Hartford
100 Peters Road, Bloomfield, CT 06002
IICRC Certified
Noemi Garcia
Certified SERVPRO technicians
Call 860.206.6141
24-hour emergency service

For commercial water, fire, smoke, mold, storm or other disaster restoration needs, call SERVPRO of West Hartford today at 860.206.6141

SERVPRO’s Proprietary Disinfectant Available for Use by West Hartford Businesses

10/12/2021 (Permalink)

Customers now expect a higher level of cleanliness. Our SERVPROXIDE disinfect can help you get there.

When the COVID-19 pandemic took over so much of our everyday lives in 2020, SERVPRO was positioned to both survive and thrive in the “new normal.” We already possessed advanced-level expertise in deep cleaning and disinfecting, and we had the staff, equipment and products to help businesses all over the country respond to the need for a higher standard of clean. In response, we launched a new professional corporate pathogen cleaning service, Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned.

Among our weapons against pathogen contamination is our proprietary hospital-grade disinfectant, SERVPROXIDE™, which kills 99.999% of bacteria and viruses when used as directed. Because SERVPROXIDE is so effective and easy to use, we now offer it directly to corporate customers (through Amazon Business)—the first product we have chosen to sell since our founding more than fifty years ago.

But Isn’t the Pandemic Over?

Well … we’ll see about that. For now, it’s fair to say the answer is “to be determined.” But one important thing that will remain long after we have put COVID-19 behind us is the need for businesses to up their cleanliness game. In a 2020 Harris Poll, 71% of consumers expect businesses to be cleaner than their own homes!

With that in mind, savvy business owners will make it crystal clear to their customers that they take cleaning and sanitizing their facilities very seriously. (That’s one reason we include a “Cleaned with SERVPRO Disinfectants” window sticker with certain SERVPROXIDE purchases.)

Why Is SERVPROXIDE So Helpful to Businesses?

SERVPROXIDE is easy to use, yet kills a wide range of pathogens, disinfects hard surfaces, sanitizes soft surfaces and neutralizes odors on fabrics and carpets. It also boasts the EPA’s lowest toxicity rating and is NSF-rated for use on food contact surfaces with no rinse required.  

“Since launching our professional pathogen cleaning service, our customers have been asking for support with their daily follow-up cleaning. We listened,” said Mike Stahl, SERVPRO’s Chief Marketing Officer. “SERVPROXIDE can elevate everyday cleaning for business owners as they proactively clean registers, door handles, restrooms, counters, tabletops, or any other surface.”

If you do have a COVID-19 episode at your business, SERVPRO strongly recommends using a professional pathogen cleaning service to completely sanitize your facility.

Taking Customers’ Health Seriously

Danny Bruckert, owner/pizza maker for Groundlings Pizza Co., Brooklyn, NY, has this to say about SERVPROXIDE: “Being 100% sure that our cleaning practices are effective gives us the opportunity to focus on what we do. We make pizza!!! Anyone that works in a high-volume pizzeria knows what a whirlwind of chaos it can be. The fact that SERVPROXIDE is ready to use and requires no dilution, gives me peace of mind about what we’re using on our food surfaces, as well as NSF and EPA registrations. I want our customers to know that we take their health seriously, and that’s why we choose to use SERVPROXIDE in our food truck. You trust us to make pizza, we trust SERVPRO to make our disinfectant. It’s as simple as that. Also, pineapple DOES belong on pizza.”

Help Is Here                      

The team at SERVPRO of West Hartford has specialized training and experience in commercial water damage restoration services, fire and smoke damage restoration services, biohazard cleanup and natural disaster prevention and cleanup. Call SERVPRO of West Hartford (860.206.6141) any time.

For commercial water, fire, smoke, mold, storm or other disaster restoration needs, call SERVPRO of West Hartford today at 860.206.6141

Other Helpful Blog Posts

SERVPRO publishes educational articles on how to protect your home or business from disasters and how to deal with water, sewage, storm, mold, fire and other damage.

SERVPRO of West Hartford
100 Peters Road, Bloomfield, CT 06002
IICRC Certified
Noemi DiCristofaro 
Certified SERVPRO technicians
Call 860.206.6141
24-hour emergency service

For commercial water, fire, smoke, mold, storm or other disaster restoration needs, call SERVPRO of West Hartford today at 860.206.6141

Call SERVPRO of West Hartford for Biohazard Cleanup

9/29/2021 (Permalink)

Biohazard emergencies at your place of business can happen at any time. Call SERVPRO to quickly and thoroughly remediate the hazardous mess.

If your West Hartford-area business is hit by a biohazard emergency—a sewage leak, a chemical spill, a bloody accident or crime or worse—you know right away you are dealing with a mess that requires a skilled professional team to quickly and completely clean up, dry, disinfect and deodorize your building, furnishings and property.

Unfortunately, you’re also facing a risk to your health, as well as those who work for you or visit your business. If your emergency is a bloody accident or crime scene, know that the blood, body fluids and other contaminants may pose a serious health risk to you and your employees. And sewage backups create a foul mess that may harbor dangerous bacteria and viruses. 

Time is of the essence, so you also need reliable experts to get to work fast—and they must adhere to all pertinent OSHA safety and health regulations.

SERVPRO of West Hartford is the right call after a biohazard emergency at your business facility. Our crews have gone through intense biohazard-specific training; we have established procedures for dealing with the most dangerous substances; and we have the equipment and products to protect ourselves and thoroughly clean your facility.

Biohazard Cleanup is Different

SERVPRO teams are skilled at cleaning up these and other types of biohazard emergency:

• Sewage backup
• Chemical spills
• Accidental deaths, suicides and homicides
• Bloody accidents
• Crime scenes
• Drug labs
• Animal waste and/or remains
• Hoarding situations

Because a biohazard emergency can happen with no notice, SERVPRO is available to respond quickly to your situation at any time, around the clock.

While you need a professional biohazard remediation company to handle the cleanup, there are important steps you can take when you first discover the biohazard situation. We have prepared a list of biohazard emergency tips to follow that will help you minimize damage to your facility while protecting the health of everyone on the scene.

Finally, beyond the technical issues involved in cleaning up a biohazard mess, we at SERVPRO of West Hartford understand that even more is involved: accident, death and crime scenes, in particular, are highly emotional for you and your employees. Your SERVPRO crew will treat everyone involved with the respect and empathy you deserve.

Help Is Here

The team at SERVPRO of West Hartford has specialized training and experience in commercial water damage restoration services, fire and smoke damage restoration services, biohazard cleanup and natural disaster prevention and cleanup. Call SERVPRO of West Hartford (860.206.6141) any time.

For commercial water, fire, smoke, mold, storm or other disaster restoration needs, call SERVPRO of West Hartford today at 860.206.6141

Other Helpful Blog Posts

SERVPRO publishes educational articles on how to protect your home or business from disasters and how to deal with water, sewage, storm, mold, fire and other damage.

SERVPRO of West Hartford
100 Peters Road, Bloomfield, CT 06002
IICRC Certified
Noemi Garcia
Certified SERVPRO technicians
Call 860.206.6141
24-hour emergency service

For commercial water, fire, smoke, mold, storm or other disaster restoration needs, call SERVPRO of West Hartford today at 860.206.6141

What Commercial Customers Think of SERVPRO of West Hartford

8/18/2021 (Permalink)

If your business suffers sudden water, fire, storm, mold or biohazard damage, SERVPRO of West Hartford will get you back to work fast!

Commercial facilities in West Hartford and surrounding towns in central Connecticut are vulnerable to the same hazards that residential buildings are: fire, water, storm, mold and biohazard damage. But business owners and managers often need to restore full operations ASAP, or at least be able to carry on work in a reduced capacity, after a building emergency.

That’s where the pros at SERVPRO of West Hartford can make a real difference for a business that has suffered sudden damage. We know how to come in and restore your building and everything in it to like-before condition—and we know how to do it quickly and cooperatively, so that you can get back to full operations. Let our satisfied customers tell the story.

“This company expressed just as much if not more urgency than I did about getting my employees back to work so we can all take care of our families. Thank you so much!”—Manny in West Hartford

“SERVPRO saved my company! Thank you so much!”—James B. in West Hartford

“Before the new year started, we wanted a full office cleaning, floors to ceilings. Looks brand new again! Myself and the team are excited to start the new year now. Thanks.”—Alden in West Hartford

“After a bathroom malfunction that caused a massive flood, I had no idea where to turn! But after my experience with SERVPRO of West Hartford's team, I know exactly who I am going to work with for any future disasters. Thank you.”—Kenneth B. in West Hartford

“After an office move many of my employees started to notice they were coughing a lot, but only at work. We knew it couldn't be dry air yet with winter a ways away. So SERVPRO came in and did an inspection, found the mold that was growing, and had it taken care of in a matter of a few days. Thank you, you've saved my business but more importantly the health and well-being of my employees!”—Jennifer L. in West Hartford

“What a great crew. They did a fantastic job. Thank you very much.”—Cosmos International in West Hartford

Help Is Here

The team at SERVPRO of West Hartford has specialized training and experience in commercial water damage restoration services, fire and smoke damage restoration services, biohazard cleanup and natural disaster prevention and cleanup. Call SERVPRO of West Hartford (860.206.6141) any time.

For commercial water, fire, smoke, mold, storm or other disaster restoration needs, call SERVPRO of West Hartford today at 860.206.6141

Other Helpful Blog Posts

SERVPRO publishes educational articles on how to protect your home or business from disasters and how to deal with water, sewage, storm, mold, fire and other damage.

SERVPRO of West Hartford
100 Peters Road, Bloomfield, CT 06002
IICRC Certified
Ralph DiCristofaro 
Certified SERVPRO technicians
Call 860.206.6141
24-hour emergency service

For commercial water, fire, smoke, mold, storm or other disaster restoration needs, call SERVPRO of West Hartford today at 860.206.6141

Preparing Your Commercial Building to Withstand a Hurricane

7/30/2021 (Permalink)

Prepare your commercial building and property to survive a hurricane, and if one hits, call SERVPRO of West Hartford for storm damage remediation.

There are a lot of things you can control when it comes to growing and protecting your business, but a hurricane isn’t one of them! Direct hit or no, the strong wind and rain of a hurricane can severely damage your West Hartford commercial building—and maybe even put you out of business for good. The best thing you can do is to be prepared for a big storm and be ready to act fast once it’s over. SERVPRO recommends that West Hartford and central Connecticut business take the following steps to prepare to survive a hurricane.

Before the Storm Is Even in the Forecast

West Hartford is less than 50 miles from the ocean, and that means that your commercial building has a greater risk of experiencing property damage—and a business interruption—from a hurricane. Take some time while the weather is clear to do some basic storm prep for your business.

• If you haven’t created one yet, put together a business continuity plan to map out the steps you will take after a storm or other disaster hits your business.
• Know when a hurricane may be on the way by signing up with the National Hurricane Center for weather alerts.
• Put together an emergency kit for you and your employees, with first aid supplies, a battery-powered radio, flashlights and fresh batteries, and a multi-day supply of nonperishable food and water.
• Keep an updated emergency contact list of your employees.
• Choose a local storm damage remediation company that you can rely on after a storm (or water or fire) disaster hits your business. (Pssst: SERVPRO of West Hartford is ready to handle your cleanup and restoration, start to finish.)

When the Storm Is Heading Your Way

Here comes the hurricane! Get to work protecting your building and property from the hurricane and wind-driven rain.

• Use plywood or hurricane shutters to cover up windows and doors.
• Check your roof and repair any damaged or missing shingles. Securely attach exhaust fans, solar panels and HVAC equipment.
• Securely tie down signs, dumpsters, fuel tanks and other heavy objects on your property. If you can, park vehicles in a garage or warehouse.
• Relocate files and documents to an above-ground level of your building. Use plastic sheeting to protect computers and other electronic equipment.

After the Hurricane

• Check in on your employees and keep them informed.
• Document storm damage with photos and/or videos, and hang onto receipts. Call your property casualty insurer promptly to report any damage claims.
• Because lots of other West Hartford businesses will need storm damage remediation services, too, call SERVPRO of West Hartford ASAP for professional, speedy and complete storm cleanup.

Help Is Here

The team at SERVPRO of West Hartford has specialized training and experience in commercial water damage restoration services, fire and smoke damage restoration services, biohazard cleanup and natural disaster prevention and cleanup. Call SERVPRO of West Hartford (860.206.6141) any time.

For commercial water, fire, smoke, mold, storm or other disaster restoration needs, call SERVPRO of West Hartford today at 860.206.6141

Other Helpful Blog Posts

SERVPRO publishes educational articles on how to protect your home or business from disasters and how to deal with water, sewage, storm, mold, fire and other damage.

SERVPRO of West Hartford
100 Peters Road, Bloomfield, CT 06002
IICRC Certified
Ralph DiCristofaro 
Certified SERVPRO technicians
Call 860.206.6141
24-hour emergency service

For commercial water, fire, smoke, mold, storm or other disaster restoration needs, call SERVPRO of West Hartford today at 860.206.6141

Water Damage Cleanup for businesses in West Hartford CT

3/22/2021 (Permalink)

Water Damage Cleanup for businesses in West Hartford CT

Water Damage Cleanup for businesses in West Hartford CT

When floodwaters enter your commercial property, you need emergency water damage cleanup for businesses in West Hartford CT. Commercial flood remediation is tedious and time-consuming, but it needs to happen right away. The longer the water remains in place, the more destruction it leaves behind. SERVPRO of West Hartford water damage restoration experts work fast. We remove the water, minimize the damage, and decrease your business downtime.

Water damage recovery can monopolize your time and disrupt your business. When we do the work, we handle the details so you can stay in touch with your clients. As the region’s premier water damage service company, SERVPRO puts your business needs first. We’re a professional flood remediation company, so we have the manpower, experience, and equipment to get your business up and running.  

SERVPRO Water Damage Cleanup Near Me

Natural disasters aren’t the only reason why water flows out of control. Appliances malfunction and frozen pipes burst. Surface waters enter your building during heavy rainstorms. No matter how water enters your property, it causes the same problems. It damages your interior walls, destroys your decor, and can diminish your building’s structural integrity. It seeps into your storage, office, and display areas. It ruins your stock, damages your equipment, and destroys your products. 

SERVPRO-certified local water damage companies are on call 24/7 and close enough to arrive fast when you have an emergency. Our professionals use our specialized equipment to perform the best water damage cleanup in the region. We extract water, dry out damp surfaces, dehumidify your building, and deodorize contaminated areas. We restore damaged areas and salvageable property. We developed our professional process to help you get back to business as quickly as possible. 

Walkthrough and Inspection

Our water damage cleanup for businesses in West Hartford CT begins with a walkthrough. We quickly survey the affected area, identify your needs and establish a flood restoration plan that meets your approval. 

Separating Damaged and Undamaged Property

Water remediation, damage minimization, and cost savings are our primary goals when we perform water damage cleanup for businesses in West Hartford CT. Separating your property is an important first step in accomplishing these objectives.

Floodwaters don’t usually saturate everything, so we take steps to save what we can. Without immediate intervention, wet property often contaminates dry, undamaged items. We prevent this from occurring by removing salvageable property to a safe, dry location. 

Water Extraction

Water extraction is the next step of water damage cleanup for businesses in West Hartford CT. When your walls, floors, and property remain saturated, they quickly deteriorate and often require replacement. Moisture also allows damaging mold, mildew, and bacteria to thrive. We stop the deterioration by removing the water with our powerful extraction equipment. 

Dry Out 

When our team performs water damage cleanup for businesses in West Hartford CT, we dry out all damp areas. Residual moisture invites bacteria, mold, and mildew to settle into porous surfaces. These and other contaminants sometimes cause health effects. We reduce this risk by using our specialized drying equipment. Our team completely dries out any remaining dampness from wooden, carpeted, upholstered, and other porous surfaces. 

Dehumidification 

Dehumidification is an important step in completing water damage cleanup for businesses in West Hartford CT. We remove the moisture that sometimes stays in the air. Our team uses a precision process that considers area, relative humidity, and temperature. These calculations allow us to place the right number of industrial dehumidifiers to properly dehumidify your space. 

Odor Removal 

Even after we remove all the water and dry out your building interior, contaminants often leave behind an unpleasant odor. We remove these lingering odors using our industrial equipment and professional deodorizing solutions.  

Restoration Completion

To finish our water damage cleanup for businesses in West Hartford CT, our restoration professionals complete any necessary water damage repair and restoration. We clean and refurbish salvageable items and remove any business personal property that’s too damaged to save. We also complete water damage reconstruction, such as drywall replacement, wall painting, and carpet flood repair. We complete the items on our restoration plan and perform any supplemental tasks to help get you back in business.  

Contact SERVPRO of West Hartford

We’re your local SERVPRO of West Hartford team and we’re available 24/7. Contact us when you need water damage cleanup for businesses in West Hartford CT.

No Ice Dams: Prevent Water Damage to Your West Hartford Commercial Building

11/30/2020 (Permalink)

Beware! Icicles are a sign that you may be building up an ice dam on your commercial roof, which could lead to water damage.

With winter on its way, business owners and facility managers can save money and avoid water damage by preventing ice dams from forming. Icicles dangling from your building’s eaves may look picturesque, but they can pose a huge and costly problem if they cause water to back up under your roof, and run down through walls, ceilings and insulation into your business space, ruining furnishings and your structure along the way.

Briefly, ice dams form when snow on your roof is melted by warmer air in your structure. The meltwater trickles toward the gutter and refreezes. This happens again and again and eventually, you have a curb of ice sitting at the edge of your gutter, blocking meltwater and forcing it to back up under your roof shingles. That’s when the trouble—and water damage—start.

How to Prevent Ice Dams

The fundamental cause of ice dams is having a roof that’s too warm, so focus on insulating and venting the space just below your roof.

• Insulate your building up to code to prevent heat loss through the ceiling.
• Seal any areas where warm air leaks from the work space to the attic. Areas around masonry, pipes, electrical cables and HVAC ducts are all candidates for foam sealant. Scuttles and other openings can be covered with foil-lined foam board for extra insulation.
• Vent the space between the insulation and the roof. Your system should include baffles at the eaves, soffit vents and a ridge vent (depending on your building’s roof style).

It’s always good practice to have your gutters cleaned out after leaves have finished falling and before the winter starts. A leaf-clogged gutter forms a physical barrier that makes it even easier for ice dams to form at the eaves of your roof.

Yet another option to prevent ice dams is to lay heated cables along your building’s roof in a zigzag pattern.

Call SERVPRO of West Hartford to Clear the Dam and Repair the Damage

If you do end up with an ice dam at your commercial building, SERVPRO will be there quickly to safely remove the dam. Then, we’ll evaluate damage to your facility; thoroughly dry out your building, items and furnishings; clean and restore your possessions; repair your damaged structure and roof; and restore everything back to pre-water damage condition.

Help Is Here

The team at SERVPRO of West Hartford has specialized training and experience in commercial water damage restoration services, fire and smoke damage restoration services, biohazard cleanup and natural disaster prevention and cleanup. Call SERVPRO of West Hartford (860.206.6141) any time.

For commercial water, fire, smoke, mold, storm or other disaster restoration needs, call SERVPRO of West Hartford today at 860.206.6141

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SERVPRO of West Hartford
100 Peters Road, Bloomfield, CT 06002
IICRC Certified
Noemi Garcia
Certified SERVPRO technicians
Call 860.206.6141
24-hour emergency service

For commercial water, fire, smoke, mold, storm or other disaster restoration needs, call SERVPRO of West Hartford today at 860.206.6141

Why You Need SERVPRO of West Hartford to Clean Your Commercial Building

11/30/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of West Hartford's routine commercial cleaning keeps your building regularly disinfected—protecting workers' and customers' health.

Why hire SERVPRO of West Hartford to do routine cleaning of your commercial building?

In a word: filth.

In several words: your office or other place of business is harboring plenty of germs, putting the health of your employees and customers at risk every single day.

Filth? Really? Afraid So

Just because you may not see the dirt and germs doesn’t mean they’re not there. Let’s take a look at one small area of a commercial facility: the desk. Here are some unsettling facts about the typical desk:

Are you feeling flush? Desks are more than 400 times dirtier than a toilet seat.

Eat it and weep. Desks contain 100 times more bacteria than a kitchen table.

Can we talk? A desk phone is covered with 25,000 germs per square inch.

Gee, only the items you touch the most. The germ hotspots on a typical desk are the phone, keyboard and mouse.

Dude! C’mon. Men’s desks contain 20% more bacteria than women’s desks.

Get out your disinfectant wipes. 64% of workers clean their desks once a month or less.

Why SERVPRO? Don’t You Just Clean up Damage from Water and Fires?

Of course, you can always count on SERVPRO of West Hartford for commercial disaster cleanup after you’ve suffered a flood, fire, storm damage, mold, biohazard contamination and more. But we’re not just for emergencies. SERVPRO also keeps numerous West Hartford workplaces clean and safe all year long.

With our routine commercial cleaning services, our crews use the same skills, tools, reliability and attention to detail to make sure your office, manufacturing facility, restaurant, hotel, school, medical facility or retail store is not only looking its best, but is thoroughly clean and disinfected.

We tailor our cleaning services to your business’s needs, whether small or large. We also offer specialized cleaning services, such as biohazard/ sewage, air duct/HVAC and odor removal.

Among the many kinds of commercial facilities we clean are:

• small and large office buildings
• high- and low-rise residential buildings
• small and large retail stores, including big box stores
• medical offices and facilities
• schools
• restaurants
• hotels and motels
• manufacturing and industrial facilities
• government and military workplaces

With SERVPRO of West Hartford handling your routine commercial cleaning, you’ll gain a superior level of cleanliness and a safer environment for your workers.

Help Is Here

The team at SERVPRO of West Hartford has specialized training and experience in commercial water damage restoration services, fire and smoke damage restoration services, biohazard cleanup and natural disaster prevention and cleanup. Call SERVPRO of West Hartford (860.206.6141) any time.

For commercial water, fire, smoke, mold, storm or other disaster restoration needs, call SERVPRO of West Hartford today at 860.206.6141

Other Helpful Blog Posts

SERVPRO publishes educational articles on how to protect your home or business from disasters and how to deal with water, sewage, storm, mold, fire and other damage.

SERVPRO of West Hartford
100 Peters Road, Bloomfield, CT 06002
IICRC Certified
Noemi Garcia
Certified SERVPRO technicians
Call 860.206.6141
24-hour emergency service

For commercial water, fire, smoke, mold, storm or other disaster restoration needs, call SERVPRO of West Hartford today at 860.206.6141

Is There Mold in Your Commercial Building?

11/19/2020 (Permalink)

Mold problems are tough to get rid of, so call SERVPRO of West Hartford to remove mold from your commercial building once and for all.

Forty-eight hours is all it takes.

Just that short amount of time, and moisture in your commercial building can create a stubborn mold problem that takes real effort to clean up. Unfortunately, you often don’t even know that water is accumulating and brewing a colony of mold spores that can take root in your property, infiltrating your structure and everything in it—including the air you breathe.

Here’s the problem: mold spores are everywhere. These microscopic particles float in the air, both inside and outside structures. They enter buildings in several ways: through windows and doors, through your HVAC system or by hitching a ride on clothing. Once inside your building, mold spores just need to be activated … by moisture.

Just Add Water

When mold spores come into contact with water (a lot or a little), they start to grow and if not caught quickly, can eventually form colonies and surge out of control.

The moisture may come from an obvious flood of water, but sometimes, the source is a small, barely noticeable leak, such as a damaged water fixture that’s dripping or a faulty roof that’s allowing water to seep in. And sometimes, the moisture is the result of condensation from a too-humid building—creating a perfect environment for mold.

In a way, not having an in-your-face leak puts you at a disadvantage as a business owner, since the mold can get a head start without you ever noticing. That’s why you need to know the signs to catch and stop a mold problem at your commercial facility.

What Are the Signs of Mold Growth?

For starters, don’t ignore a history of moisture problems in your building. Check trouble spots regularly for unseen moisture. Also check your ductwork and HVAC systems, which are common locations of mold buildup. Obviously, if you spot any wet areas, puddles or condensation, you need to act fast—the clock may have already started on that 48-hour mold incubation timeframe.

Perhaps the biggest clue to a mold problem is what your nose tells you. That musty, moldy odor is unmistakable. Even if you haven’t noticed it, pay attention if employees or customers mention an odor. Take it seriously, too, if anyone in your building develops headaches or trouble breathing, because that can be a sign of mold infestation.

What To Do If Mold is Present?

Because mold is tricky to remediate, you’re better off turning to an expert than trying to clean it all up yourself. It’s hard for a non-professional to know if all the mold is gone, and you could find yourself redoing the job. The experienced experts at SERVPRO of West Hartford will bring in the people, equipment and techniques to quickly and completely eradicate your mold problem.

Help Is Here

The team at SERVPRO of West Hartford has specialized training and experience in commercial water damage restoration services, fire and smoke damage restoration services, biohazard cleanup and natural disaster prevention and cleanup. Call SERVPRO of West Hartford (860.206.6141) any time.

For commercial water, fire, smoke, mold, storm or other disaster restoration needs, call SERVPRO of West Hartford today at 860.206.6141

Other Helpful Blog Posts

SERVPRO publishes educational articles on how to protect your home or business from disasters and how to deal with water, sewage, storm, mold, fire and other damage.

SERVPRO of West Hartford
100 Peters Road, Bloomfield, CT 06002
IICRC Certified
Ralph DiCristofaro 
Certified SERVPRO technicians
Call 860.206.6141
24-hour emergency service

For commercial water, fire, smoke, mold, storm or other disaster restoration needs, call SERVPRO of West Hartford today at 860.206.6141

Call SERVPRO for Your Biohazard Clean-up Jobs

11/13/2020 (Permalink)

No matter how tough the biohazard situation at your place of business, SERVPRO has the equipment and training to get you back to business fast.

When a biohazard situation suddenly occurs in your West Hartford commercial facility, you need help quick! It may be a chemical spill, a sewage backup or even a bloody accident or crime scene. Regardless, biohazards are among the most challenging clean-up jobs out there. The good news is that SERVPRO of West Hartford can quickly and thoroughly handle even the most overwhelming, nasty biohazard clean-up task.

It’s important to act fast if you have a biohazard event, because the short- and long-term safety and health of your employees and customers will be at risk. We advise following our Biohazard Emergency Tips—Until Help Arrives as soon as you discover the contamination to keep you, your employees, your customers and your building safe.

Among the biohazards that SERVPRO handles are:

• Chemical spills
• Blood and bloodborne pathogens
• Viral and bacterial pathogens
• Sewage backups
• Crime and accident scenes, including deaths by suicide or homicide
• Meth labs

SERVPRO of West Hartford removes and disposes of biohazards from your commercial building, always adhering to OSHA and local health regulations. Our crews have the training, procedures, products and equipment to thoroughly eradicate all traces of the biohazard contamination from your facility and restore it to like-before condition.

Biohazard Cleaning of Viral Pathogens

In 2020 SERVPRO introduced Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned, a new defensive pathogen cleaning program that helps eradicate the risk of viral pathogens in your workplace. Much more than the typical janitorial cleaning services that SERVPRO has long provided, this unique program is built on more than 50 years of experience in remediating biohazards.

Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned includes:

• Consulting: We review and tailor our services to your unique cleaning needs.
• Cleaning: Our highly-trained crews use SERVPRO’s EPA-approved hospital grade cleaning solutions to clean all areas of your property while meeting or exceeding CDC-recommended standards for cleaning and decontaminating.
• Certifying: Upon completion of the pathogen cleaning, we provide you with visual proof that you have done all you can to ensure a safe and healthy environment for your employees and customers. This includes a Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned shield to display at your place of business and digital icons to use on your website and digital marketing.

Help Is Here

The team at SERVPRO of West Hartford has specialized training and experience in commercial water damage restoration services, fire and smoke damage restoration services, biohazard cleanup and natural disaster prevention and cleanup. Call SERVPRO of West Hartford (860.206.6141) any time.

For commercial water, fire, smoke, mold, storm or other disaster restoration needs, call SERVPRO of West Hartford today at 860.206.6141

Other Helpful Blog Posts

SERVPRO publishes educational articles on how to protect your home or business from disasters and how to deal with water, sewage, storm, mold, fire and other damage.

SERVPRO of West Hartford
100 Peters Road, Bloomfield, CT 06002
IICRC Certified
Ralph DiCristofaro 
Certified SERVPRO technicians
Call 860.206.6141
24-hour emergency service

For commercial water, fire, smoke, mold, storm or other disaster restoration needs, call SERVPRO of West Hartford today at 860.206.6141

Are You Ready to Respond to a Fire at Your West Hartford Business? (Part 1: Prevention)

10/8/2020 (Permalink)

A fire at your commercial building can be financially devastating and life-threatening. Help prevent one from occurring by following our tips.

As a small business owner, you have a legal responsibility to protect your employees and customers from the risk of a fire at your commercial building. And while no one plans to have a fire at their place of business, the truth is that it could happen to you:

• One out of ten small business insurance claims are for fire-related damage
• Upwards of 140,000 commercial structures suffer fires each year in the U.S.
• The average cost of a commercial fire damage incident is $35,000

You need to have plans and policies in place to both prevent and safely handle a potential fire at your facility. The time to develop and put these into place is now, before a fire starts.

Know Your Risks

Start by understanding what your fire risks are. For most types of businesses, fires start when:

• Electrical cords are damaged or extension cords are in use
• Older electrical systems are overloaded
• Space heaters are in use
• Equipment that heats up is too close to combustible items

Office fires most commonly occur at lunchtime, and almost 70% of office fires start between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The greatest causes of fires in business offices are cooking and equipment.

Fires at manufacturing facilities are usually caused by heating equipment and malfunctioning mechanical equipment.

Fires at restaurants are typically due to a buildup of grease on cooking surfaces and in the ventilation system and ductwork.

Ways to Prevent a Commercial Fire

Once you understand what your greatest fire hazards are, you can take concrete steps to reduce your risk.

• Consider asking your local fire department to inspect your facility and evaluate it for fire risk. This also gives the fire department a chance to become familiar with your building and its physical layout. The professionals at your fire department can also help you create a plan to prevent fires, as well as escape from one.
• Have and maintain smoke detectors and fire extinguishers throughout your facility.
• Store and dispose of paper and other dry waste at a safe distance from electrical equipment.
• Leave space around all machinery or electrical equipment that may heat up. Regularly inspect and maintain all your electrical equipment.
• Inspect power cords and replace damaged ones. Never use extension cords or overload outlets.
• If your building does not already have one, consider investing in a sprinkler system, which can quickly suppress a fire before it spreads.

Continue reading Part 2 of this article for ways to save lives and reduce property damage if a fire does break out at your facility.

Help Is Here

The team at SERVPRO of West Hartford has specialized training and experience in water damage restoration services, fire and smoke damage restoration services, biohazard cleanup and natural disaster prevention and cleanup. Call SERVPRO of West Hartford (860.206.6141) any time.

For commercial water, fire, smoke, mold, storm or other disaster restoration needs, call SERVPRO of West Hartford today at 860.206.6141

Other Helpful Blog Posts

SERVPRO publishes educational articles on how to protect your home or business from disasters and how to deal with water, sewage, storm, mold, fire and other damage.

SERVPRO of West Hartford
100 Peters Road, Bloomfield, CT 06002
IICRC Certified
Ralph DiCristofaro 
Certified SERVPRO technicians
Call 860.206.6141
24-hour emergency service

For commercial water, fire, smoke, mold, storm or other disaster restoration needs, call SERVPRO of West Hartford today at 860.206.6141

Are You Ready to Respond to a Fire at Your West Hartford Business? (Part 2: Planning)

10/8/2020 (Permalink)

Have a plan to handle a fire at your business and to get everyone out safely—and be sure all your employees know the plan, too.

The risk of suffering a fire at your commercial property is very real, with more than 140,000 of these blazes starting each year in the U.S., costing an average of $35,000. Part 1 of this article covered ways to prevent a fire from starting at your business facility. Now, read about steps you should take to minimize damage and prevent loss of life if a fire does start. This strategy is based on having and practicing plans to suppress the fire and evacuate your building’s occupants.

Make a Plan

Your primary responsibility as a business owner is to protect the lives of your employees and customers. Consulting with your local fire department will give you a head start on creating a plan to quickly put out a fire, if possible, and to safely get everyone out of your building. (Additionally, fire professionals may give you suggestions to improve your fire prevention efforts, and they can help you coordinate with neighboring businesses so that you all have improved prevention, suppression and evacuation plans.)

The foundations of your fire suppression and evacuation plan should include:

• Working smoke detectors and fire extinguishers (and working sprinklers, if equipped).
• A clear evacuation plan, with diagrams, alternative routes and a designated place to meet outside the building.
• Appointing one employee to oversee your fire plan and identifying other employees to help guide people outside in an emergency.
• Monitoring exits and stairwells to be sure they are always passable.
• A tally of employees and visitors to your facility, as required by OSHA.
• An emergency kit—with water, a flashlight and a mask or cloth to prevent smoke inhalation—for each employee to grab in case a fire breaks out.

Know the Plan

Your fire suppression and evacuation plan will only work if all employees are familiar with it and know how to carry it out in an often-chaotic fire situation.

• Document the fire plan and provide it to all your employees.
• Regularly review the plan with your employees, starting with new-hire orientation.
• Post clear evacuation route diagrams throughout your facility.
• Conduct fire drills at least twice a year—and don’t tell your employees in advance. The more they practice evacuating under pressure, the easier it will be to do so safely in a real emergency, when your building may be filled with smoke, flames, flashing lights and blaring alarms.

Help Is Here

The team at SERVPRO of West Hartford has specialized training and experience in water damage restoration services, fire and smoke damage restoration services, biohazard cleanup and natural disaster prevention and cleanup. Call SERVPRO of West Hartford (860.206.6141) any time.

For commercial water, fire, smoke, mold, storm or other disaster restoration needs, call SERVPRO of West Hartford today at 860.206.6141

Other Helpful Blog Posts

SERVPRO publishes educational articles on how to protect your home or business from disasters and how to deal with water, sewage, storm, mold, fire and other damage.

SERVPRO of West Hartford
100 Peters Road, Bloomfield, CT 06002
IICRC Certified
Noemi Garcia
Certified SERVPRO technicians
Call 860.206.6141
24-hour emergency service

For commercial water, fire, smoke, mold, storm or other disaster restoration needs, call SERVPRO of West Hartford today at 860.206.6141

Commercial Restoration by SERVPRO

11/27/2019 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of West Hartford gets you back to work fast after your business suffers a water, fire, storm, mold or other disaster.

If your business has suffered a water, fire, smoke, mold, storm, biohazard or other disaster, one call to SERVPRO of West Hartford will get you back in operation as soon as possible. Regardless of your property type or size, SERVPRO of West Hartford will respond quickly to clean your property and manage your restoration project through to its completion.

We handle all aspects of your commercial disaster remediation job:

• Inventory, pack out, clean and store all affected items and furniture in your facility
• Remediate the damage to your facility and its contents
• Repair and reconstruct the building as needed
• Return items and restore your facility to its pre-disaster condition
• Oversee the insurance claims process

We Minimize Downtime and Lost Revenue

SERVPRO of West Hartford has the training, experience and equipment to handle large commercial emergencies, and we are ready for your disaster. We know that the time spent cleaning up your commercial business site means lost revenue and productivity for you, so we act fast, bringing the right resources and staff to halt the damage and get you back in action as quickly as possible.

We start with an expert evaluation of the damage, based on which we determine the right mix of resources to assign to your disaster. Our skilled project manager then oversees a team that takes your facility through the entire remediation process quickly and thoroughly, and communicates with you all the way.

Our Emergency Building Services

We provide emergency building services to help prevent and reduce damage and get your property restored faster. Once the initial threat to your commercial facility has been halted, one of your first concerns may be temporary protection to prevent the existing damage from growing worse. SERVPRO will make temporary fixes, like placing tarps over a damaged roof or boarding up a broken window, while together, we plan the permanent repairs.

Speed, Reliability and Comprehensive Service

Commercial businesses depend on SERVPRO of West Hartford because:

• We provide 24-hour emergency service.
• We offer immediate, appropriately-scaled response to any size of commercial disaster.

For commercial water, fire, smoke, mold, storm or other disaster restoration needs, call SERVPRO of West Hartford today at 860.206.6141

Help Is Here

The team at SERVPRO of West Hartford has specialized training and experience in water damage restoration services, fire and smoke damage restoration services, biohazard cleanup and natural disaster prevention and cleanup. Call SERVPRO of West Hartford (860.206.6141) any time.

Other Helpful Blog Posts

SERVPRO publishes educational articles on how to protect your home or business from disasters and how to deal with water, sewage, storm, mold, fire and other damage.

SERVPRO of West Hartford
100 Peters Road, Bloomfield, CT 06002
IICRC Certified
Ralph DiCristofaro 
Certified SERVPRO technicians
Call 860.206.6141
24-hour emergency service

For commercial water, fire, smoke, mold, storm or other disaster restoration needs, call SERVPRO of West Hartford today at 860.206.6141

Does Your Business Have a Cold Weather Plan? (Part 2)

11/19/2019 (Permalink)

If a storm or deep freeze is on the way, having a cold weather plan will help you avoid damage to your commercial property.

Part 1 of this article walked you through developing your winter weather plan to protect your commercial property up to the point when the temperature drops and a storm is pending.

Now, it’s time to detail how you and your employees will address the challenges of a deep freeze, a loss of power or water damage from a burst pipe, ice dam or other cold weather water disaster.

When a winter storm and/or deep freeze is predicted

• Monitor weather reports for information to gauge the chances of power outages or potential damage.
• Monitor temperatures in areas of your facility that are susceptible to freezing or significant temperature fluctuations.
• Prepare for action with sufficient staff and resources. If needed, activate your emergency response team.
• Prepare for a possible power outage.
• Clear snow from outside sprinkler control valves and hydrants to keep them accessible.
• Remove ice dams.

After the storm

• Walk through and around your facility and property to evaluate any damage.
• If power was lost, execute your plan to bring electrical loads back on line to prevent power surges that could damage equipment.
• Monitor snow loads of roofs, especially in areas subject to drifts, and remove snow as needed.
• Hire a disaster recovery company, like SERVPRO of West Hartford, that can handle winter weather-related damage quickly and completely.

As with most other forces that could threaten the livelihood of your business, winter weather hazards can be made more manageable with preparation and planning. The time you spend before the cold season to handle the challenges posed by snow, ice and freezing temperatures will pay off when a winter disaster threatens your business.

For commercial cleaning and disaster restoration needs, call SERVPRO of West Hartford today at 860.206.6141

Help Is Here

In addition to offering commercial cleaning services, the team at SERVPRO of West Hartford has specialized training and experience in water damage restoration services, fire and smoke damage restoration services, biohazard cleanup and natural disaster prevention and cleanup. Call SERVPRO of West Hartford (860.206.6141) any time.

Other Helpful Blog Posts

SERVPRO publishes educational articles on how to protect your home or business from disasters and how to deal with water, sewage, storm, mold, fire and other damage.

SERVPRO of West Hartford
100 Peters Road, Bloomfield, CT 06002
IICRC Certified
Ralph DiCristofaro 
Certified SERVPRO technicians
Call 860.206.6141
24-hour emergency service

For commercial cleaning and disaster restoration needs, call SERVPRO of West Hartford today at 860.206.6141

Does Your Business Have a Cold Weather Plan? (Part 1)

11/19/2019 (Permalink)

A cold weather plan will help prevent winter storms and freezing temps from damaging your building and interrupting your business operation.

Cold weather poses extreme risks to your commercial property: power outages, roof damage, burst pipes and other water damage. Survive and recover from winter weather damage by making a cold weather plan for your facility and equipment. (The plan will also help your business respond to and manage any emergency event.)

Create the Plan

Develop a written plan to include actions to take:

• Before the onset of winter
• When a winter storm is imminent and/or damaging cold temperatures are expected
• After a winter storm and/or prolonged cold weather

Start by considering some “what ifs,” such as:

• What if you lose heat?
• What if the facility is closed (weather, holidays, etc.) and extreme weather is expected?
• What if a fire protection sprinkler pipe (or other pipe) freezes and bursts?
• What if there are facility areas that could be susceptible to freezing?

Don’t forget to consider who will do what tasks.

• Assign roles and responsibilities for all tasks.
• Plan for initial and annual training.
• Include an annual review and evaluation of the plan.

Before Winter Begins

Inspect the building

Develop a checklist to ensure:

• Openings around exterior walls such as windows, doors, or other openings are sealed
• Equipment penthouses are protected from cold air infiltration
• Louvers are closed or sealed
• Dampers on ducts leading to the outside are closed (if possible)
• Attics and other areas susceptible to the cold are properly insulated
• Air flow is adequate to maintain heat in all areas of the building (at least 40ºF)

Pay special attention to your building’s roof and make repairs now if needed. Check to be sure that:

• Drains, drain pipes and gutters are free of debris
• Roof cover is free of cracks or blisters
• Decking is free of rust or other signs of deterioration
• Flashing is secured
• There are no cracked or bent roof supports (beams, columns, joists)

Check utilities and process equipment

• Check and repair heating systems
• Inspect process, water, condensate and steam lines subject to freezing for proper insulation or heat tracing
• Drain, blow out or flush lines for seasonal or idle equipment
• Check alternate fuel supplies for operation and sufficient supply

Identify and align resources

The time to line up needed resources is before the winter season starts. You may need human and other resources, such as:

• Emergency generator
• Fuel supplies for fire protection equipment, processes or on-site generators
• Snow removal services to ensure access to the property
• Contractor to remove snow and ice from the roof
• Disaster recovery and remediation company, like SERVPRO of West Hartford

Read part 2 of this article to continue developing and implementing a cold weather plan for your business.

For commercial cleaning and disaster restoration needs, call SERVPRO of West Hartford today at 860.206.6141

Help Is Here

In addition to offering commercial cleaning services, the team at SERVPRO of West Hartford has specialized training and experience in water damage restoration services, fire and smoke damage restoration services, biohazard cleanup and natural disaster prevention and cleanup. Call SERVPRO of West Hartford (860.206.6141) any time.

Other Helpful Blog Posts

SERVPRO publishes educational articles on how to protect your home or business from disasters and how to deal with water, sewage, storm, mold, fire and other damage.

SERVPRO of West Hartford
100 Peters Road, Bloomfield, CT 06002
IICRC Certified
Ralph DiCristofaro 
Certified SERVPRO technicians
Call 860.206.6141
24-hour emergency service

For commercial cleaning and disaster restoration needs, call SERVPRO of West Hartford today at 860.206.6141

Is Your Small Business Ready for a Natural Disaster? (Part 2)

11/12/2019 (Permalink)

Having and executing a plan to survive and thrive after a natural disaster can keep your small business going when others fail.

If you’re not prepared, natural disasters—like storms, floods, earthquakes or wildfires—can cripple your small business. But with preparation and planning, you can return to normal operations sooner rather than later.

If you have followed steps 1–3 in Part 1 of this series, you’ll be ready to create a series of plans to follow when disaster strikes so that you and your employees survive the disaster, communicate effectively to your customers, retain your data and minimize costly downtime.

4. Create Your Emergency Response Plan

If a natural disaster strikes, your emergency response plan will help you spring into action without delay. In this plan, you’ll detail how you will protect employees and customers during the disaster, how to evacuate and where you will rendezvous. Decide how you will manage business operations and communications in the immediate aftermath of the disaster. Identify trusted outside resources, like SERVPRO® of West Hartford, that can help you quickly and thoroughly repair damage to your building and property.

Once you have a plan, communicate it to your employees and practice it.

5. Know How You Will Communicate

Create a crisis communications plan for how you will stay in contact with employees and customers. Select a spokesperson (and a backup) for each group. You may want to draft boilerplate messages ahead of time to speed up the process after a natural disaster, when every minute counts.

6. Protect Your Data

It’s wise to back up your data—financial information and other essentials such as customer records —regularly. Using two methods—internally on a physical drive and externally in the cloud—offers the best protection against data loss.

(Consider adding data compromise coverage to your business insurance policy. This can help you with the financial or legal burden if information is lost, stolen or accidentally released.)

7. Plan for a Return to Normal Operations

Write a continuity plan to detail how your business will continue to operate after a natural disaster. Consider how you’ll recover lost data, communicate with customers and suppliers and fulfill your orders and service contracts.

You should have sufficient insurance coverage in place before a natural disaster. Business property insurance may help protect your company from substantial losses, while business interruption coverage may help reimburse you if you’re temporarily unable to operate your business.

For commercial cleaning and disaster restoration needs, call SERVPRO of West Hartford today at 860-216-2785

Help Is Here

In addition to offering commercial cleaning services, the team at SERVPRO of West Hartford has specialized training and experience in water damage restoration services, fire and smoke damage restoration services, biohazard cleanup and natural disaster prevention and cleanup. Call SERVPRO of West Hartford (860-216-2785) any time.

Other Helpful Blog Posts

SERVPRO publishes educational articles on how to protect your home or business from disasters and how to deal with water, sewage, storm, mold, fire and other damage.

SERVPRO of West Hartford
716 Oakwood Ave, West Hartford, 06110
IICRC Certified
Noemi DiCristofaro 
Certified SERVPRO technicians
Call 860-216-2785
24-hour emergency service

For commercial cleaning and disaster restoration needs, call SERVPRO of West Hartford today at 860-216-2785

Is Your Small Business Ready for a Natural Disaster? (Part 1)

11/12/2019 (Permalink)

Protect your small business by having a plan to survive and thrive after a natural disaster, such as a flood, fire, earthquake or storm.

All the hard work you’ve put into building your business could be at risk if a natural disaster—flood, windstorm, fire or blizzard—damages your property, endangers your employees and forces your business to close for days or weeks.

Making a plan for your small business to survive a disaster will take time, thought and effort—but it will be well worth it. Start your emergency response planning by evaluating the potential for commercial damage.

1. Evaluate the Risks

Which natural disasters are most likely to hit your area: tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, floods? What’s the greatest risk? Identify the most imminent weather threat and start planning for that, then work your way down the list.

2. Do Your Research

Visit reputable sources such as Ready.gov, FEMA and the American Red Cross. For example, the Red Cross’s Ready Rating program offers free online disaster preparedness planning. (Also good to know: your local Red Cross chapter may provide free CPR and first-aid training for small businesses.)

3. Consider the Potential Damage

Start with a business impact analysis (BIA) to help you develop plans for emergency response, crisis communications and business continuity. Taking into account your existing customer communication, inventory management and record-keeping practices, you’ll explore the potential effect a disaster could have on your business, such as increased expenses from repairs or lost or delayed sales and income.

Read More: Developing the Disaster Recovery Plan

Once you have finished this research and analysis process, you are prepared to develop a specific set of plans to put into place if a natural disaster hits your business. Read Part 2 of this series for tips on creating and implementing these essential plans that cover these areas:

• Emergency response
• Communications
• Data management
• Business continuity

For commercial cleaning and disaster restoration needs, call SERVPRO® of West Hartford today at 860-216-2785

Help Is Here

In addition to offering commercial cleaning services, the team at SERVPRO of West Hartford has specialized training and experience in water damage restoration services, fire and smoke damage restoration services, biohazard cleanup and natural disaster prevention and cleanup. Call SERVPRO of West Hartford (860-216-2785) any time.

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SERVPRO publishes educational articles on how to protect your home or business from disasters and how to deal with water, sewage, storm, mold, fire and other damage.

SERVPRO of West Hartford
716 Oakwood Ave, West Hartford, 06110
IICRC Certified
Noemi DiCristofaro 
Certified SERVPRO technicians
Call 860-216-2785
24-hour emergency service

For commercial cleaning and disaster restoration needs, call SERVPRO of West Hartford today at 860-216-2785

We Offer Commercial Cleaning Services

10/17/2019 (Permalink)

From retail to hospitality to office to industrial, your business will look its best when you use SERVPRO's commercial cleaning services.

You know you can rely on SERVPRO of West Hartford for disaster recovery services resulting from floods, fire and smoke, storms, mold, biohazard contamination and more. But did you know SERVPRO can also keep your workplace clean and safe on a year-round basis? We’re not just for emergencies!

In addition to providing restoration services for damage suffered at your home or business, SERVPRO of West Hartford also offers commercial cleaning services. We bring our trademark reliability and attention to detail to the task of keeping your office, restaurant, retail store or manufacturing facility clean, safe and looking its best.

We clean these workplaces and more:

• small and large office buildings
• high- and low-rise residential buildings
• small and large retail stores and big box stores
• restaurants
• hotels and motels
• manufacturing and industrial facilities
• government and military workplaces

Contracting with SERVPRO for commercial cleaning services guarantees:

• a superior level of cleanliness
• a safer environment for your workers
• skilled personnel using industry-best equipment, products and procedures

SERVPRO will match our cleaning services to your needs—from small to large, from retail to hospitality to office to industrial. Ask about our specialized cleaning services, which include biohazard/ sewage, air duct/HVAC and odor removal.

SERVPRO of West Hartford is here to help you keep your workplace clean, safe and productive for your employees. Your business is going to shine!

For commercial cleaning and disaster restoration needs, call SERVPRO of West Hartford today at 860.206.6141

Help Is Here

In addition to offering commercial cleaning services, the team at SERVPRO of West Hartford has specialized training and experience in water damage restoration services, fire and smoke damage restoration services, biohazard cleanup and natural disaster prevention and cleanup. Call SERVPRO of West Hartford (860.206.6141) any time.

SERVPRO of West Hartford
100 Peters Road, Bloomfield, CT 06002
IICRC Certified
Ralph DiCristofaro 
Certified SERVPRO technicians
Call 860.206.6141
24-hour emergency service

For commercial cleaning and disaster restoration needs, call SERVPRO of West Hartford today at 860.206.6141