Emergency Ready for your Aiken Business

9/11/2024 (Permalink)

Disasters happen in commercial buildings unexpectedly all the time. As a business owner, it is important to be prepared for anything that can happen - from pipe bursts to tragic fires, having a plan is imperative. SERVPRO® can help you prepare an Emergency Ready Profile for you and your business. This profile will organize contact information, insurance information, shut off locations and any other information that you may need "on-hand" when tragedy occurs. Having an Emergency Plan can help expedite the mitigation process and in turn help you get your business back open.

While being prepared is important when protecting your commercial building, prevention is also key. One key to prevention is making sure that your property has functioning fire extinguishers, smoke/carbon alarms, and a sprinkler system. These are all extremely important things to have in the event of an emergency. We also suggest having your HVAC system regularly maintained to avoid potential additional damage. If you need some assistance creating and implementing a plan, SERVPRO® would be happy help you. 

SERVPRO is ready, equipped, and available 24/7. In the event of any disaster, there is no one faster. If your business needs emergency services, call our office at 706-750-0200

What To Do If Your Business Floods

6/3/2022 (Permalink)

Taking steps beforehand to prevent or reduce flood damages to your business is a wise business move and can go a long way towards alleviating distress and flood-related costs to your enterprise, but sometimes even the best-laid protection plans don’t stop the damage from occurring. 

Here are some things to consider if your business floods:

RESPONSE. A rapid response to flood-related damages is going to be crucial in reducing secondary damages and restoration costs. Contacting a professional restoration team and getting them on the scene right away will help you stay open for business or get you back on your feet quickly.

SERVICES. If your property has experienced downed telephone poles or utilities have been affected, contact local authorities right away and let them know what has happened. If it is due to a weather event in the area, they will be recording affected properties and areas to schedule service, so this will help them to plan.

WORKFORCE. Make sure you have connected with your workforce to see if everyone is safe. At this point, you can establish methods of completing work from home if possible so that no time is lost. 

INFORMED. Keep a close watch on the weather so that you are as well-informed as possible. If there are new storms coming or if any dam-releases are scheduled, for example, you will be able to plan ahead. 

DOCUMENTATION. You should be storing your business-related documentation in the cloud as well as in hard copy form. If floodwaters damage or destroy these items, you always have your cloud copies to pull from. 

Contact the experts at SERVPRO of Aiken!

Is Your Aiken Business Prepared for a Disaster?

5/11/2022 (Permalink)

Are you an owner of an office building or similar type of commercial space? Do you have fire safety and emergency preparedness meetings? Being prepared by having a well-thought-out emergency plan not only protects your property, but the people that are on your property!

Identify Fire Extinguisher Locations

In case of a fire damage situation, you will want to ensure that you have a sufficient number of fire extinguishers readily available throughout your property. By taking the time to map out and guide the people in your building to these locations, you will minimize the panic in a dangerous situation. If your employees or guests do not know where a fire extinguisher is located, it can make an already risky situation even more dangerous.

Monitor Smoke Detectors and Fire Alarms

Smoke detector and fire alarm systems should be inspected regularly to ensure that they are functioning properly. If these systems are not running properly, you will not be alarmed in the event of a fire or smoke emergency situation. Ensuring that there is a clearly marked exit plan is essential for your building in the event that a smoke detector and fire alarm go off.

Host Safety Trainings

A vital step for fire safety preparedness is safety training for all people involved. By including a fire safety training course in your workplace, you will help the occupants know exactly what they should do if an emergency such as a gas leak, a fire, severe weather event, or flooding occurs. Having a plan in place will reduce panic and disorganization when time is of the essence.

Make Emergency Exits Obvious

Be sure to clearly identify which doors can be used in the event of an emergency situation. Illuminated exit signs can help direct occupants out of the building in case of an emergency. Tape maps of the nearest exit around the walls of the building to help expedite the evacuation process.

SERVPRO of Aiken is here to help 24/7 365 days a year should disaster ever strike your property! Call us at 803-648-3936 to get in touch with our office staff and get more information!

Creating a Fire Plan for a Business

5/11/2022 (Permalink)

Did you know: Residues, including burning plastics or the soot from furnace disorders) form long chains of ionized smoke particles that assemble in corners of walls or at junctions of walls and ceilings are called smoke webs.

Setting a Plan for Your Business

Know the importance of protecting your people. Your employees are one of your most critical assets within your business. The following tips can help them from being injured when a fire occurs.

• Create a Fire Plan: Ensure that you're employees know what steps to take when a fire occurs. The fire step is to immediately call 911. By conducting yearly fire drills, your employees will be aware of your workplace fire safety protocol.
• Evacuation Plan: In large commercial buildings, it is essential to post a fire evacuation plans around the workplace. Remember those maps you saw in elementary school with the blueprint of the school and a star for what exit to take? That's what we're talking about. Do not include elevators within your plan as they may not be available for use during a fire. Always make a plan for the stairs!
• Fire Aid: In case of injury during a fire, your employees should be aware of the location for the first-aid kit. By keeping these near locations where possible hazards can occur such as in the kitchen or near maintenance rooms, your employees will be able to quickly respond in a disaster. 

If your property suffers from fire damage, water damage, or storm damage, give us a call!

Commercial Restoration with SERVPRO of Aiken

5/9/2022 (Permalink)

As a manager or owner of an Aiken business, you are well aware of the difficulties inherent in ensuring operations run smoothly. It’s understandable that you’ll need every possible hand on deck to keep things afloat. Businesses like yours are often forced to permanently shut their doors as a result of downtime or losses caused by a property damage event.

When your company needs cleanup and restoration services, it already has a loyal business partner in Aiken on deck and ready to be of service. SERVPRO of Aiken has the training, equipment and expertise to handle a wide variety of commercial cleaning and restoration requirements. It’s as if you had a committed companion looking after an entire aspect of your operations.

Here’s what we mean:

• Large Loss Recovery - Fires, storms and flooding are among the most frequent causes of financial loss for businesses throughout the country, and they have the potential to cause considerably more damage if swift action is not taken. When you call SERVPRO of Aiken, you are interacting with a team of trained professionals who are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to deliver proven emergency services and aid you in recovering your footing quickly after a disaster.
• Emergency Ready Plan - If your company is prepared, restoration can begin before a tragedy occurs. We can assist you in determining the most effective response by designing an Emergency Ready Plan that will be implemented immediately when you need it. You might need an emergency chain of command, alternative meeting or workplaces, or a number of other needs during a crisis, and we’ll set you up with a simple button press that begins all of these preparations.
• Cleaning of All Kinds - We have a cleaning solution for any case, from trauma scene cleanup and safe biohazard removal to general needs like carpet and upholstery cleaning and restoration. We’ve been in this industry a long time and have seen and cleaned just about anything.
• Restoration Services - Flash floods from a bad storm can sweep through. Interns may unintentionally start a fire. Water damage may occur as a result of a broken water main. All of these situations need cleaning and restoration, which is our specialty. You can count on us to restore the spark to your business after a property damage incident.
• Industry Specialization - We are able to assist any company since we have spent decades gaining an understanding of each industry’s unique needs. We are equipped to handle any cleaning or restoration needs your company may have, no matter how unusual or particular they are.

Damage in an Aiken Commercial Building

5/9/2022 (Permalink)

As a small shop owner, you would benefit from taking a time to educate yourself about the information and services that our company provides concerning commercial water damage restoration. Doing so could mean the difference between getting the services that you need to save a majority of your inventory from total loss and obtaining the incorrect services that simply don't do you any good. 

Our professional technicians will make sure that you are properly informed throughout your repair and work hard to get it done right. It is our goal to limit any possible downtime and inconvenience to your daily customers. 

• 24-hour emergency services
• Faster to Any Size Disaster
• Highly Trained Water Restoration Technicians
• A Trusted Leader in the Water Restoration Industry
• Locally Owned and Operated
• Advanced Water Inspection, Extraction, and Drying Equipment

Call SERVPRO of Aiken at (803)648-3936 today!

Leaving the Water Damage to the Professionals

3/26/2022 (Permalink)

Your Contents During a Water Damage

There are 3 phases regarding the contents of your building SERVPRO of Aiken will take to restore your property. Following these steps allow us to efficiently do our job, restore items that can be saved and reduce damage to the structure as quickly as possible.

Pack Out- 

Our Content Specialist will begin the process by thoroughly inspecting inventory, then begin to physically package, move and ready the items to be stored, to ensure minimal damage is brought onto your property during the unforeseen loss you just encountered.

Content Cleaning- 

Our expertly trained cleaning specialists are certified professionals who are knowledgeable about the various types of content and the appropriate cleaning procedures necessary, as well as the factors that cause/caused them.

Content Inventory- 

During the damage analysis, home item inventory, pack-out and resetting stage of our services; our well trained Inventory Specialists will take photos of each and every step along the way, creating an inventory of what was salvageable and what was unsalvageable.

With a focus on limiting the damage, we always work as fast as possible to protect your property from further damage. During the entire process we work directly with your insurance agent or adjuster on your loss for a streamlined and expedited process. We always will keep in contact with you so you know what is going on while we work with your property. 

A Recap of what SERVPRO of Aiken can do for you-

• Professional and Concise Inventory of Contents
• Pack Out and Moving Services
• Specialized Cleaning and Decontamination of Contents
• Contents Repair and Restoration
• Secure Contents Storage
• Thorough and Accurate Pack-Back and Reset Services

Do you or someone you know need their property professionally inventoried, packed up and stored in a safe and secure facility? If so, don’t hesitate and give us a call today!

How SERVPRO Cleans and Disinfects Your Home or Business

3/26/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO always follows the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting your home or business:

• Wear reusable or disposable gloves for all cleaning and disinfection.
• Clean surfaces using soap and water, then use disinfectant.
• Cleaning with soap and water reduces the number of germs, dirt, and impurities on the surface. Disinfecting kills germs on surfaces.
• Focus cleaning on frequently touched surfaces. High touch surfaces include:
• Tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, sinks, etc.

SERVPRO always uses EPA-approved disinfectants and follows the EPA guidelines for safe and effective usage. At SERVPRO of Aiken, we are committed to keeping everyone safe and taking care of the health of your family and loved ones. If the need should ever arise you can always count on us.

To schedule a cleaning and disinfection of your home or business, call us today at (803) 648-3936.

Commercial Cleaning Services

1/31/2019 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Aiken is well known for our Fire, Smoke and Water Damage Restoration Services, but did you know that we also provide many different services for businesses?

We clean Carpet, and all types of flooring.  Hardwood, laminate, vinyl, ceramic, porcelain, marble, granite, Saltillo, VCT, slate, and concrete .  We clean Upholstery, Windows, Blinds, Walls, Ceiling Fans, Light Fixtures, & much more.

No job is too big or too small.

If needed, we can clean after hours while your business is closed, so there will be no down-time.

Take a look around your office - is there a visible traffic lane where it is dirtier/darker that the edges of the carpet?

Call us today for all of your Commercial Cleaning needs 803-648-3936.  We care.

Restoring Your Aiken Commercial Property After A Water Damage Event

1/4/2019 (Permalink)

This water damaged office was caused by a broken toilet supply line.

Flooding and water damage events at Aiken commercial properties are often complex with numerous issues that require a knowledgeable and flexible response. Whether we’re dealing with a relatively small water cleanup scenario or a large scale event, we work quickly to assess each unique situation and isolate the damaged area. In many instances, normal operations can continue in a temporary space while we restore your facility.

Restoring Commercial Properties Presents Unique Challenges

Our professionals are trained to be mindful of legal and environmental concerns and strive to fully restore the damaged area while working within your budgetary constraints. We understand that every hour spent cleaning up is an hour of lost revenue and productivity. So when an emergency situation arises in your business, give us a call and we’ll be there fast with the help you need.

About SERVPRO of Aiken

SERVPRO of Aiken specializes in the cleanup and restoration of commercial and residential property after a water damage event. Our staff is highly trained in property damage restoration. From initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO’s corporate training facility to regular IICRC-industry certification, rest assured our staff is equipped with the knowledge to restore your property.