Specialty Cleaning Services

11/22/2024 (Permalink)

We can transport all of our items needed for a thorough cleaning through our SERVPRO vehicles.

Did you know here at SERVPRO®, we are willing and able to provide much more than just water, fire, and construction services. Although we do specialize in the services mentioned, we also provide specialty cleaning services for your home, office, or commercial building. We are able to help you out with any of the below in order to make areas presentable and safe for your family and friends. Taking advantage of regular cleaning services can keep your home or office safer as well. Call us anytime at 678-432-3003, and we will be more than happy to assist you with any of the services listed below.

• Air duct and HVAC cleaning

• Biohazard and crime scene cleanup

• Virus and Pathogen cleaning

• Document Restoration

• Odor Removal

• Graffiti and vandalism cleaning

Thanksgiving Safety Practices

11/22/2024 (Permalink)

From our SERVPRO Family, we wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires with more than three times the daily average. Cooking unattended is the largest factor in cooking fires and fire deaths, so make sure to pay special attention during this Holiday Season. Cooking causes over half of all reported home fires and close to 40% of home fire injuries, and it happens to be the leading case of home fire deaths. Here are some safety tips to keep in mind as you prepare your delicious feast this year.

1. Make sure to stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the stove top.

2. Stay in the home when cooking your turkey, and make sure to check on it frequently.

3. Try to keep any children away from the stove.

4. Be sure any electric cords are not dangling off the counter.

5. Never leave lit candles alone- yes, they smell great, but they can easily cause a fire.

6. Make sure all smoke alarms are working. Test them by pushing the test button.

Enjoy your time with family and friends, but make sure to follow these tips to stay safe. If anything unforeseen happens, give us a call at 678-432-3003.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Hurricane Season is Upon Us

11/22/2024 (Permalink)

Rain or shine, we are ready when disaster strikes.

I’m sure everyone has already noticed, but it's Hurricane season, and that can mean hazardous weather conditions in your area. Even if you are not living on the coast, you can still be affected by Hurricane season, as we have all seen recently with the devastating effects of several hurricanes this fall. Hurricanes can produce strong winds, storm surge flooding, and heavy rainfall that can lead to inland flooding and tornadoes. Another serious risk is falling trees from winds and rain. All of these things can cause serious damage to your property. At SERVPRO, we are ready for any size disaster, and we are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call us at 678-432-3003 if you are impacted by severe weather, and we will be ready to assist you!

The Importance of Cleaning Dryer Vents

11/1/2023 (Permalink)

Dirty or clogged dryer vents and ductwork don’t just reduce your dryer’s performance. The combination of heat and accumulated dryer lint and dust can lead to a fire hazard. In fact, clogged clothes dryer vents cause thousands of fires per year in the United States. Learn how to clean a dryer vent at least once a year to keep your home safe and ensure that laundry day runs at peak efficiency. 

According to the U.S. Fire Administration’s National Fire Data Center, clothes dryers are responsible for more than 15,000 structure fires around the country each year, and 80% of those fires start with clogged dryer vents.

There are a few warning signs that your dryer vent needs to be cleaned out. One sign is if your laundry is taking longer to dry your clothes or other items than it usually does. Dryers work by removing hot, moist air, so if something is preventing that air from getting out, your laundry will most likely need a few extra cycles to dry. Another sign is if you notice that your clothes have a strange smell, this could mean that your dryer is not ventilating properly.

To reduce the risk of these fires happening in your or your insured’s home or business, SERVPRO of Henry and Spalding Counties can help clean dryer vents and ducts that may have lint buildup.

For more information on cleaning dryer vents contact SERVPRO of Henry and Spalding Counties at 678-432-3003.

Cleaning Your Chimney

11/1/2023 (Permalink)

It is getting colder in the area, and before long, you will want to start building cozy fires in your fireplace to warm up from the winter cold.

Fall is already here, and before you know it you and your family can relax in front of the fireplace knowing that it will not go up in a fury ball of flame.

Before your decide to build that first fire, you will want to ensure that your chimney is clean so that it is safe for all of these fires this winter. 

It may seem to you that the only people who clean chimneys were the guys from Mary Poppins...but believe me, everyone should be cleaning their chimneys to prevent any unwanted emergencies in the home.  There are so many ways debris can get into chimneys, and it is important to ensure it is all removed.

The National Fire Protection Association estimates that 27% of home heating fires were the result of not cleaning chimneys. For that reason, you should have your chimney professionally cleaned at least once a year. Soot and creosote can build up in your chimney flue. Particles start to stick to the side of the flue instead of going up the chimney. Each fall, inspect your chimney and make sure it is free of debris, such as dead leaves, bird nests, critters, etc.

If your home has suffered damage from a fire, call SERVPRO of Henry and Spalding Counties and SERVPRO of Clayton County- 678-432-3003

Air Purifier Advantages

11/1/2023 (Permalink)

According to IQAir, the most polluted cities in Georgia are

1. Warner Robins
2. Macon
3. Albany
4. McDonough
5. Valdosta
6. Atlanta

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) conducted a few experiments on human exposure to air pollutants and they found that the indoor levels of pollutants, such as wood burning, smoke from tobacco, dust mites, mold, nitrogen dioxide, pet dander, radon, etc. were two to five times (an in certain situations more than 100 times) higher than outdoor levels of pollutants.

During the spring and summer there is an added risk due to the fact that humidity and high temperatures can increase the concentration of some pollutants in and around your home. 

An easy fix to improve the air quality of your home is invest in a good air purifier. Check Consumer Reports’ Air Purifier Buying Guide to find the best for your family. Make sure you choose one with a good filtration system such as HEPA filters.

There are other advantages to having an air purifier in your home such as:

• Helping to remove allergens.
• Reducing asthma triggers in the air. 
• Reducing risk of airborne virus exposure. 
• Less harmful particles. 
• Freedom from stinky odors. 
• Less dust buildup. 
• Better sleep environment.

If you are worried about mold in your home, call an experienced company like SERVPRO of Henry, Butts and Spalding Counties and SERVPRO of Clayton County to help you- 678-432-3003.

We will come out and inspect your property to ensure that you are your family are safe from any hidden mold buildup.

Flooded Basement = No Fun

11/1/2023 (Permalink)

Have your ever had to deal with a flooded basement? If you have, you know that it is no fun!!

While it seems very unlikely right now due to the lack of rain we have been getting in the area, all it can take is a short stretch of heavy rain to create a disaster of a basement.

If you ever do have to deal with a flooded basement, make sure you call a restoration company with the experience needed to tackle this type of water damage. You definitely want to ensure you have professionals who are trained to clean and restore your property as well as check for serious problems that can occur, such as mold buildup. 

At SERVPRO of Henry and Spalding Counties and SERVPRO of Henry, Spalding, Butts and Clayton Counties, our crews have the necessary equipment to pump out the water from your basement and start the drying process.

Make sure to not leave standing water for a long period because as mentioned above, basements are prime spots for mold to spread, and this can become a serious issue over time in an area. 

Make sure to clean the gutters regularly, invest in a good sump pump, buy flood sensors (choose one where you get alerts sent straight to your phone), and protect basement windows with a window well cover.

Hire a qualified flood restoration company like SERVPRO of Henry, Spalding, and Butts Counties and SERVPRO of Clayton County to help with your flooded basement- 678-432-3003.

Meet Our Reconstruction Team

3/15/2023 (Permalink)

Our Reconstruction Division is responsible for repairing and re-building what our Mitigation Department has torn down, following a fire or water loss.

We would love for you to meet our Reconstruction Team here at SERVPRO®.

Our Reconstruction Division is responsible for repairing and re-building what our Mitigation Department has torn down, following a fire or water loss. 

We know your home is one of your biggest and most valued investments. You can trust us with all the details of your home construction or renovation project. From floor to ceiling to roof, you can count on our professional construction services.

Our technicians will contact and manage the multiple crews needed and oversee your construction project from start to finish. We will also work with your insurance company to help navigate the claims process and coordinate the necessary paperwork for an easier experience. With 2180 locations in the United States and Canada, there’s a SERVPRO available to take your call around the clock.

Whether you’re looking for an upgrade or have suffered damage to your home, the professionals at SERVPRO® are ready to help. We provide a full range of residential and professional construction services to complete your project.

Our highly trained professionals will oversee your project from start to finish. We offer all services needed to rebuild and repair after a water or fire loss. This includes inspection and estimating, mitigation, restoration and reconstruction.

We are competent and experienced and believe in delivering quality workmanship, so your house will feel like home. We’ll work with your insurance company to restore your home to help make it “Like it never even happened.”

Cleaning Your Gutters Is Like Brushing Your Teeth

11/2/2022 (Permalink)

Clogged gutters cannot not serve their purpose when they look like this.

As your local SERVPRO of Clayton County franchise, our professionals are ready and available 24/7/365 to assist you when you need us most, as it relates to water damages to your home or place of business. While it is extremely important to our organization to be that helping hand to you, it is just as important that we play a part in helping you prepare for the unknown. Unfortunately, no one knows when disaster will strike, but there are some things you can do each year to be prepared, especially as storm season comes and goes. 

In our business, we have seen far too many valuables become ruined because they were not properly stored in your home. Google offers great options for storage containers and taking a few minutes to online-purchase several of these is well-worth your time. Once you receive your containers, we recommend going through your home and placing photo albums, books, family heirlooms, and other precious valuables in the containers-- dry, of course. 

Even though this may seem obvious, schedule an semi-recurring calendar reminder on your phone to remind yourself when it's time to clean. More often than not, those seasonal, decorative items that get tucked in that unseen corner of that room on the other end of the house. In the event of a water damage, you will likely not have time to clear these areas that collect items throughout the year. 

And your gutters! While it comes at the expense of a couple hundred dollars typically, having your gutters periodically cleaned out each year is essential to protecting your home from heavy rains. If your gutters are clogged, they cannot serve their purpose in funneling water away from the foundation of your home. Take the time to schedule a professional to come out and clean your gutters for you. Cleaning your property's gutters is like brushing your teeth! Think about it! 

SERVPRO of Clayton County technicians are trained to deal with any water damage disaster.

Water damage? Call us today at 678-432-3003.

Business Owners, You Can Avoid Being a Part of An Ugly Statistic

11/2/2022 (Permalink)

50% of business may never reopen after suffering a disaster, such as a water or fire damage. You can avoid being a part of that statistic!

If you are a business owner, the absolute, most important step you can take to ensuring your business is prepared for the unfortunate (and most often, unpredictable) event of fire, water, mold, and biohazard events from occurring is scheduling a time for your local SERVPRO of Clayton County pros in green to come out and offer our free, at-no-cost assessment of your facility.

During this visit, we are not there to show you every flaw of your building. Your time is valuable, and let's be honest, who wants to hear about everything structurally vulnerable to your building. Instead, we simply gather all of the pertinent information regarding your building, such as the locations of all of your main water shut-off valves, for instance. We also take the time to take photos of these valves with descriptions of where they are located in your building, as well as establish a proper chain-of-command of who your SERVPRO professionals should be communicating with when having work authorizations signed, and more. 

Your property manager and team will receive a physical copy of this Emergency Ready Profile (ERP) as well as a free app for those approved in your building to access at any given time to ensure the proper response to any unfortunate event that has taken place at your building. A whopping 50% of business may never reopen after suffering a disaster, such as a water or fire damage. Alternatively, the businesses who took us up on establishing an ERP for their building are able to reopen quickly because of this preparation. We do the work for you in creating your ERP as a token of our appreciation for being your dependable, local team of disaster restoration professionals. 

Give SERVPRO of Clayton County a call today to schedule your ERP! You will never regret it! 

678-432-3003