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Fires
11/20/2023 (Permalink)
Safety is always the number one priority after a house fire. Before anything, get all of your family members and pets out of the house as quickly as possible. Fires are never a good situation and can be very stressful. Our goal at SERVPRO® is to make your experience after a fire as seamless as possible by restoring any damages, cleaning important documents or items for you, and providing reconstruction services if needed. We can make it “Like it never even happened” and are always Here to Help® you.
- Do not enter your home after fire damages
Always wait until the fire department gives you an “all clear” to re-enter your home after a fire. You may expose yourself to mold, fumes and particles from soot, water damage, structural issues, gas leaks, or electrical hazards in water.
- Call your insurance agent
If the damage is extreme to the point where your home is not liveable, most homeowners’ insurance policies cover the cost of a hotel, short-term rental, or food if your home is damaged due to a fire. You’ll also need to begin the claims process to cover home repairs and the replacement of damaged belongings.
- Reach out to local organizations for extra support
If you do not have homeowners insurance, there are a lot of options for help after a fire. Organizations such as Salvation Army, American Red Cross, health departments, religious organizations, and state emergency offices can assist you with resources
- Inspection and Damage Assessment
SERVPRO will send an inspector from their team to evaluate the damages of your home and determine what needs to be repaired. We will also manage your homeowners’ insurance claims process for a less stressful experience for you and get everything done as quickly as possible SERVPRO is Faster to any size disaster™ and will send help as quickly as possible.
Fire
10/26/2023 (Permalink)
Fire Damage can leave a lot of traces behind even after the flames are down and taken care off. Marks can remain on walls, floorboards, and other surfaces as the result of the extremely high temperature. There may be traces of soot, smoke, grime, and everything left behind. SERVPRO of Allentown Central and Western Lehigh County has specialized equipment to take care of these problems in no time! Our highly professional team is trained to use our dry ice blasting machine, which is able to seamlessly remove those remaining traces of soot and smoke left over your home. We assure you that your home will be “like it never even happened” by the time our team is finished. We are also available 24/7, so we can come to you as soon as disaster strikes, even if a fire occurs in the middle of the night. After the fire is put out, we can provide board up services if necessary and begin cleanup and our fire mitigation process. Our team even deals directly with your insurance company for a hassle-free process, and our contents cleaning team can remove soot or damages from any clothing, furniture, or other contents you may have that were affected by the fire as well. Give us a call at 610-776-7774 if you are facing fire damages in the Lehigh Valley area.
Signs of Water Damage
10/13/2023 (Permalink)
Water Damage can happen very unexpectedly and from a variety of sources. Severe thunderstorms and burst pipes can be two causes of water leaking through your floors or ceilings. Leaks from appliances that start out slowly can be a huge cause of a quick water buildup, and it’s always best to stop the water as soon as you find out about it. If you think you may have water damage in your home, be sure to look for the following signs before calling us at SERVPRO®. Our team prides ourselves on being faster to any sized disaster.
On walls, look for:
- Peeling, bubbling, or flaking paint
- Small hairline cracks or a spiderwebbed pattern of cracks on the wall
- Water rings that usually appear to be a light brown color
- Mold growth in areas where walls and ceilings meet. Mold is typically found in humid areas like basements
- Water stains that appear as dark yellow
- Musty smells
- Drywall that appears soft, especially if the wall is sinking in when you gently press it
- Any discoloration that looks like running streaks
On floors, look for:
- Buckling, where the floor appears to be separating
- Warping, where the floor is cracked or bubbling
- Discoloration, indicating possible mold or mildew
- Cupping, where edges are curling upwards
- Crowning, where a loss of moisturize leaves the middle of the floor appearing raised up and the edges lowered
- Musty odors and smells
After calling SERVPRO®, we will perform a detailed inspection of water damage to your home and start the process of getting your home back to new like it never happened. Our professionals will be able to transform your home and even do reconstruction services if needed! We are here to help and make it “Like it never even happened.”
Why SERVPRO of Western Lehigh County?
9/28/2023 (Permalink)
SERVPRO® is the number one leading restoration company in the industry. We provide top-notch services with our highly trained professionals, and even our customers are raving about us! This year in 2023, franchises across the country have officially set an online review record! The SERVPRO® brand as a whole set an all-time record for the most Google reviews generated in a single month: 3,056 reviews, a 59% year-over-year increase. Out of all of those reviews, 93% were 5 star reviews about our dedicated and hardworking team.
Besides our reviews, SERVPRO® is here to show up and get the job done efficiently and quickly. We treat all of our customers like family and are sensitive to your situation, understanding how difficult and stressful it can be on you. We educate you on our process, work with your insurance, and make your property "Like it never even happened." from whatever damage you experienced.
Our equipment is prepared for all situations, such as our dry ice blaster to remove heavy soot and stains of walls, and our air movers/dehumidifiers to dry up a basement affected by water damage. Our team is always here to help you, and we work with you to keep you as informed as possible while restoring everything as quickly as we can. Our franchise can service Allentown, the Lehigh Valley, Salisbury, Emmaus, Macungie, and the surrounding areas as well! Give us a call today.
Storm Damage: Your Personal Items
9/28/2023 (Permalink)
When facing an unfortunate thunderstorm, snow storm, hurricane, tornado, or other natural disaster, more than just the structure of your home can be affected. Furniture, clothing, antiques, and keepsakes that hold memories make a home special. Thankfully, SERVPRO® has an entire contents cleaning department, dedicated to restoring your personal items and getting them to look brand new again before they were affected
We test your contents to see which items can be restored and what is more logical for you to restore rather than replace right away. We use several different methods of professional cleaning such as dry and wet cleaning, foam cleaning, abrasive cleaning, and immersion cleaning. Throughout these methods, we are able to restore your contents to the absolute best of our ability.
We can even coordinate the restoration of your technology such as computers, laptops, phones, tablets, and televisions. Document drying services are also available in the case of important documents like birth certificates and paperwork being dried out through air drying, freezer drying, or dehumidification.
With SERVPRO® of Allentown & Western Lehigh County, you don’t have to worry about a thing as we restore everything for you, from your property to your contents and belongings. Give us a call today to talk with a member of our team about what we can do for you!
Storms in Lehigh Valley
9/28/2023 (Permalink)
SERVPRO® of Allentown & Western Lehigh County is the number one choice in cleanup and restoration, especially when it comes to storm damage and unexpected storms. Whether it’s a hurricane, tornado, or winter storm, our team is always here to help 24/7 at any time of the day or night.
We can handle both residential and commercial storm cleanup and services to get your property back to "Like it never even happened." in no time. Our team is highly trained and we have all of the essential equipment to restore both your property and your contents. SERVPRO® has an easy insurance claims process and we work with you as much as possible.
We are faster to any sized disaster and ensure you that we work as quickly and efficiently as possible to restore your commercial business or residential property. Give us a call with any storm damage today and we will be there to help in no time!
Fire
9/28/2023 (Permalink)
Safety is always the number one priority after a house fire. Before anything, get all of your family members and pets out of the house as quickly as possible. Fires are never a good situation and can be very stressful. Our goal at SERVPRO® is to make your experience after a fire as seamless as possible by restoring any damages, cleaning important documents or items for you, and providing reconstruction services if needed. We can make it "Like it never even happened." and are always here to help you.
- Do not enter your home after fire damages
Always wait until the fire department gives you an “all clear” to re-enter your home after a fire. You may expose yourself to mold, fumes and particles from soot, water damage, structural issues, gas leaks, or electrical hazards in water.
- Call your insurance agent
If the damage is extreme to the point where your home is not livable, most homeowners’ insurance policies cover the cost of a hotel, short-term rental, or food if your home is damaged due to a fire. You’ll also need to begin the claims process to cover home repairs and the replacement of damaged belongings.
- Reach out to local organizations for extra support
If you do not have homeowners insurance, there are a lot of options for help after a fire. Organizations such as Salvation Army, American Red Cross, health departments, religious organizations, and state emergency offices can assist you with resources
- Inspection and Damage Assessment
SERVPRO® will send an inspector from their team to evaluate the damages of your home and determine what needs to be repaired. We will also manage your homeowners’ insurance claims process for a less stressful experience for you and get everything done as quickly as possible SERVPRO® is faster to any size disaster and will send help as quickly as possible.
Storms
9/19/2023 (Permalink)
Our company is available 24/7 to help with any storm damages. Whether it’s a thunderstorm, hurricane, or snowstorm, we got you covered and we assure you that your property will appear "Like it never even happened." in no time! We can provide services from residential flooding and storm cleanup to wind damage and wildfire cleanups as well. We can handle roof tarping, board ups, and even contents cleaning services for items that may have gotten in the crossfire.
We can restore furniture, clothing, and sentimental items that may have been damaged by excessive water, sewage, or flooding as a result of your storm damages. We can also handle commercial properties as well as residential properties, and our team works hard with their expertise to restore everything to its original condition. We can secure your property with a stress-free experience as we handle everything with your insurance company! There’s no need to worry about hassle or stress involving your insurance agent because our office staff and team is in contact with them and will give you updates throughout the duration of your project.
If your property faces unexpected storm damages, be sure to give us a call at 610-776-7774! We can take on any property or business in Lehigh County and surrounding areas.
Why SERVPRO?
9/15/2023 (Permalink)
Experiencing property damage can be one of the most stressful things to deal with, especially if you have no idea where to start. If you search on Google “restoration companies near me”, the nearest SERVPRO® franchise along with a few other companies may pop up. So why should you choose SERVPRO® over the others? Here are some reasons why SERVPRO® is the most reliable, trustworthy, and efficient damage restoration company for you to choose to handle your property restoration.
- #1 Choice in Cleanup & Disaster Restoration
With more than 50 years of experience in disaster restoration and outstanding 5 star reviews across the country, our team has what it takes to get your residential or commercial property back to “like it never even happened!” We are ranked #1 in the damage and restoration industry compared to other companies and we have specific specialties in fire, water, mold, and more.
Our SERVPRO team is available at any time of the day and will arrive at your property as soon as we possibly can. We can be at your property in as little as two hours with our team ready to go and get to work. We get the job done quickly and efficiently while communicating with you exactly what we are doing to fix the problem and why we are doing it
Some companies may only have hours during the day, but what if you experience water damage in the middle of the night at 2am? A member of our team will always be on call to answer you and work to get a team of our professionals dispatched as soon as you need them. We understand that damages happen at any time, and we want to be there to help!
Give us a call today at 610-776-7774 if you are experiencing any type of property damage! We will make it "Like it never even happened."
Water Damage Timeline: Call SERVPRO ASAP!
8/15/2023 (Permalink)
After you realize you have experienced water damage to your home whether that be a flood, broken appliance causing puddles and running water, or a burst pipe, it only takes minutes for the damage to make an impact. Calling SERVPRO at 610-776-7774 is essential to ensure that your home is back to normal in no time. The more time you wait, the more time you may experience worse damages. This is why we are available to you 24/7 and always here to help, even in the middle of the night.
Within Minutes:
Water can spread throughout your property, damaging furniture, clothing, and items in its path
Water can be absorbed into walls, floors, upholstery, and belongings
Furniture finishes may bleed, causing permanent staining on carpets.
Photographs, books, and other paper goods start to swell and warp
Within 1-24 Hours:
Drywall can begin to swell and slowly break down
Metal surfaces can begin to tarnish.
Furniture begins to swell and crack.
A musty odor may appear from lingering water
Within 2-7 Days:
Mold and mildew can grow and spread from the untouched water
Doors, windows, and studs can warp and begin to experience severe damage
Metal will start to rust
Paint begins to blister and wood flooring will warp and swell
Biohazard contamination may happen due to the severity of the water damages
SERVPRO has immediate service beginning the minute you call our phone number. We will send a team out right away to get started if the damages are severe, and you will not have to worry about a thing as we work directly with your insurance company as well. We are leading damage restoration professionals and will make your home “like it never even happened!”
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