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Commercial Services Spotlight: Property Management

3/22/2023 (Permalink)

When disaster strikes your commercial property, we know that your goal is to return your commercial facility to its preloss condition as soon as possible while minimizing disruptions to your business activities and your tenants’ daily lives. At SERVPRO of Joliet we have the experience, equipment and manpower to handle commercial losses of any size. We have over 30 years of experience in Illinois and have restored many commercial buildings, including:

  • Multi-Level Commercial Buildings
  • Multi-Tenant Facilities 
  • Small Office Buildings
  • Shopping Malls 
  • Apartment Complexes
  • Hotels
  • Industrial Facilities
  • Mixed-Use Properties

Call us anytime day or night at 815-436-5735 and the cleaning and restoration specialists at SERVPRO of Joliet will be ready to help! 

Storm Damage Tips

3/15/2023 (Permalink)

Storms can occur with little warning in Illinois and have devastating effects on your home or business. If your property has been damaged by a sudden storm, follow these helpful tips to minimize damage and keep your family safe: 

What To Do After Flooding

  • Remove excess water by mopping and blotting.
  • Wipe excess water from wood furniture after removal of lamps and tabletop items.
  • Remove and prop wet upholstery and cushions.
  • Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting.
  • Turn air conditioning on for maximum drying in summer.
  • Remove colored rugs from wet carpeting.
  • Remove art objects to a safe, dry place.
  • Gather loose items from floors.

What NOT To Do After Flooding

  • Don't leave wet fabrics in place. Hang furs and leather goods.
  • Don't leave books, magazines or other colored items on wet carpet or floors.
  • Don't use your household vacuum to remove water.
  • Don't use television or other household appliances.
  • Don't turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet, and keep out of rooms where ceilings are sagging.

Call the restoration specialists at SERVPRO of Joliet if you have experienced storm damage. We will respond quickly and begin the process of expertly restoring your property. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 815-436-5735. 

What To Do Immediately After A Home Fire

3/8/2023 (Permalink)

In the scary aftermath of a housefire, it's hard to know what to do first. While waiting for help to arrive, safety should be your number one concern. 

  • Assess whether it’s safe to stay in the house.
  • Look out for electrical and “slip and fall” hazards.
  • Only attempt activities that are safe for you to perform.
  • Wet materials can be VERY heavy. Be careful!
  • If safe to enter, and weather permits; open windows and doors to “air out” structure and reduce smoke odors.

We understand you have many questions about what to do next. The restoration professionals at SERVPRO of Joliet has the experience and training needed to assess your situation and help you through the process of returning your property to its preloss condition. Call us anytime day or night at 815-436-5735. 

Is It Safe To Stay in My Home After a Water Damage?

3/1/2023 (Permalink)

When customers call us after their home has been damaged by unwanted water, one question we often hear is how safe is it to remain in the home? There are several factors to keep in mind in the immediate aftermath of a water damage situation. What is the source of the water? Water that has come from a broken sewer line or an unknown source should be considered contaminated and is not safe to touch or handle without taking proper safety precautions. Standing water in and around your home, no matter the source, can be dangerous and pose the risk of electrocution as electrical outlets and appliances may still be live.  If your home has experienced unwanted water, call the restoration professionals at SERVPRO of Joliet at 815-436-5735. Our technicians will be on site quickly to help create a plan of action to get you and your family back in your home and make your property "Like it never even happened."

Catastrophic Restoration Specialists

2/28/2023 (Permalink)

When your commercial property is suddenly hit with damage due to a storm, flood, fire or other disaster, it can leave you, your employees and customers in shock. It’s important to know that you have professional large-loss specialists to handle the restoration process as quickly as possible so that you can get back to business. SERVPRO’s Disaster Recovery Team is an elite team of highly trained technicians. We’re strategically located and prequalified to respond Faster to any size disaster.  

If your business or commercial property suffers a catastrophic damage call SERVPRO of Joliet at 815-436-5735

Emergency Restoration And So Much More!

2/25/2023 (Permalink)

When you need it done right and done fast, call SERVPRO of Joliet for all your commercial cleaning needs. Did you know that when you hire SERVPRO  for maintenance cleaning, you get around-the-clock restoration services built with you in mind? Quality cleaning and quick response-that's the SERVPRO way! 

Cant figure out how to get the job done? Call SERVPRO of Joliet for all your emergency restoration needs. Because when you experience a fire, water or mold damage in your facility, you need fast response and the expertise to get the job done right, ensuring your business can get back into operation as quickly as possible. Through it all, you expect the most reliable information and the very best service at a fair price. We are comitted to providing fire and water cleanup and restoration services to reduce business interruptions and recovery costs. 

Storm Damage to Your Educational Facility

2/21/2023 (Permalink)

AT SERVPRO of Joliet we believe learning shouldn’t be paused or canceled, even in the face of disaster. Disasters at an educational facility are highly complex and require a knowledgeable and flexible response. Whether we’re dealing with a small school or a campus of higher education, we work quickly to assess each unique situation and isolate the damaged area so that normal operations can continue while we restore your facility.

Our professionals are trained to be mindful of legal and environmental concerns and strive to fully restore the damaged area. Your job is to provide valuable lessons and information to the students; ours is to make sure you have a safe place to do so.

Our experience in handling educational facilities cleanups has given us the ability to provide a variety of detailed services for the following educational facilities:

  • K-12 Schools
  • Colleges & Universities
  • Dormitories
  • Event and Sporting Arenas
  • Libraries
  • Daycares / Pre-K Facilities
 

Mold and Your Duct Work

2/17/2023 (Permalink)

HVAC and Mold

Why is HVAC mold so common? Well every time it encounters an area with high humidity levels and warm temperatures it wants to party. These conditions occur during both heating and cooling the system. Improperly sized units can cause a system to work harder producing an excessive amount of condensation resulting in standing water in the lines. This creates an environment for mold to develop which will blow spores throughout your home every time your HVAC is turned on.

How to Prevent?

  1. Changing your air filters monthly.
  2. Inspect for any cracks or leaks regularly.
  3. Routine cleaning of pans making sure to drain any excess water.
  4. Routine duct cleaning.

SERVPRO of Joliet highly trained technicians to provide duct cleaning a preventative in HVAC mold.

HVAC and Mold

  1. Why is HVAC mold so common?
  2. Well every time it encounters an area with high humidity levels and warm temperatures it wants to party. These conditions occur during both heating and cooling the system. Improperly sized units can cause a system to work harder producing an excessive amount of condensation resulting in standing water in the lines. This creates an environment for mold to develop which will blow spores throughout your home every time your HVAC is turned on.

How to Prevent?

  1. Changing your air filters monthly.
  2. Inspect for any cracks or leaks regularly.
  3. Routine cleaning of pans making sure to drain any excess water.
  4. Routine duct cleaning.

SERVPRO of  Joliet has highly trained technicians to provide duct cleaning, a preventative in HVAC mold.

The Fire. Stops. Here!

2/13/2023 (Permalink)

We typically experience very humid summers which causes the ground to dry out making it more capable of igniting. Although wildfires aren’t a common issue in Joliet, IL we wanted to make sure you all know how to prevent fires from spreading to your home.

  1. Clear the home’s surroundings of any debris or combustible materials.
  2. Maintain your lawn by trimming all trees and bushes.
  3. Practice safety measures when having campfires. (Make sure you see if there is a fire ban, dryness of campfire area, etc.)
  4. Create a Fire Safety Plan. 

Our SERVPRO of Joliet Promise is that we will have someone there for you, all you have to do is call!

 

Damage from a Leaking Toilet

2/6/2023 (Permalink)

A toilet leaking or overflowing can lead to water damage and possible containments in your residential or commercial space. A situation like this requires swift action and the right team doing the job. Luckily, SERVPRO of Joliet offers emergency services 24 hours a day and is committed to making a fire, water or storm disaster “Like it never even happened.”   

There are various reasons why a toilet may leak, and steps should be taken immediately to prevent further damage. The supply line, which brings new water into the tank and is part of the flush mechanism, may become worn or cracked which leads to leaking. A malfunctioning flapper or valve could also be the culprit. If this happens in your property, make sure to turn off the water supply to prevent further damage. This can be found behind the metal supply line with the valve near the wall's connection point. Then, remove all the water from the tank.   

Our SERVPRO team has the skills needed to handle a job of this type. We are able to safely clean an affected area and restore it after damage. We are here to help!