The Most Common Types of Storm Damage

8/17/2022 (Permalink)

What at the most common types of storm damage?

A storm can be a stressful event to deal with. When storms occur in the London, Corbin, or Somerset areas: there may be property damage caused by wind, flooding, and lightning. Our restoration experts are here for you after each storm has passed to help mitigate any long-term damages that may have occurred. We have full training on each category. Here are some common types of storm damage that can occur to your Corbin, London, or Somerset home.

The most common one is roof damage which could result from strong winds that loosen flashing, causing leaks or even a missing roof due to the aforementioned.

Another common issue is flooding; when heavy rains occur, municipal water systems can get disrupted causing leakage within pipes.

Finally, there's lighting damage, which can have objects attached to trees or other structures within a property struck by lightning. This can result in further damage to that property and could even cause electrical malfunction or explosions.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

8/15/2022 (Permalink)

Flood Events and PPE 

During seasons of major events, what is brought to the forefront of everyone's mind is how to keep workers who have to stay on the front lines, safe. The answer: PPE. 

The use of PPE is important for a few reasons most notably, the safety of our staff and the safety and sanitation of the property we are working with and the customers we are working for at the time. 

We do daily and weekly assurances that our staff is trained in the proper use and knowledge of PPE. We make this a main priority because, without our technicians, we cannot do our jobs for our customers. This allows them to be safe and focus on the job at the end, rather than worry about exposure to possibly toxic materials. When our staff knows they are safe, they can focus on providing superior service to our customers.

We value our employees and the safety of others on the job sites. We especially want to make sure they are staying safe during flood events when the toxins in the water that sticks to surfaces are dangerous. PPE protects our team.

Commercial Capacity: SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties is Here to Help

8/15/2022 (Permalink)

Commercial Capacity

It's never a good time when your property experiences fire, smoke, mold, or water damage. With SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties, we are here to help. We want to help you return to business. We know that takes time and energy, so let us take the load off.

Our Fire Damage Restoration Specialists are trained in content removal and restoration. Depending on the damage level, we can take your inventory and can expertly clean them to return to your business. 

Our Damage Restoration Specialists can minimize the risk of mold growth after water damage by removing excess moisture, installing fans, and providing black-limed drywall while ensuring that building materials are properly cleaned and returned to their original state as soon as possible.

To learn more about our recovery services, click here. Or call our offices at 606-877-2160.

Storm Damage in Eastern Kentucky

8/10/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties is here to help during recent flooding events. Our team is on the ground ready to help those in need. Our own community has been hit by the flooding, and we want to help our community rebuild.

In the past several years, our team has traveled thousands of miles to reach our customers. Our national brand has a way to reach all of our customers in need. We get calls and dispatches from the local office, and we send a team and supplies as soon as possible. 

This past month our team has been in Eastern Kentucky. Small eastern Kentucky communities were impacted by record-breaking flooding. 

At home and on the road, our team and hero technicians are here to help! We will continue to be in EKY to help with the huge amounts of people who need assistance. 

Storm Damage Clean-up in your London Home

7/22/2022 (Permalink)

Storm Damage Clean-Up

Hail, wind, flooding, and other storm damages can create horrible impacts on your home. It is important to have a team of certified contractors to help in your time of emergency.  Our SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties technicians are here to help with a range of mitigation to repairs. 

Secondary Damages

Over the last year, our area has seen more horrendous storms than ever before. We have seen down trees, torn roofs, siding, windows, and other damages occur to homes. When high winds and flooding create these damages, you want a professional to give help with tarping, board-up, and other measures to prevent secondary damages. When storm damage creates disastrous impacts on your home, call SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties.

Storm Damage: Faster to Any Size Disaster

7/21/2022 (Permalink)

Commercial property damage is no small emergency. When emergency damage hits your business, it can be deadly to the state of your employees, profit, and continuity. 

The key to making sure your business is back up and running is minimizing damage, business interruptions, and recovery costs. Keep in mind that SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties has what you need when an emergency strikes: 

• Electronic File Documentation Complete with Loss Reports
• 24/7 Call Center
• Large Loss Capabilities-Catastrophic Loss Response team.
• Professional Reassurance and Consistency
• National Accounts Guidelines ( for National Accounts Insurance Clients)
• More than 2,0000 Franchises are located in North America. 

When emergency damages happen, we are faster to any size disaster. Call our office to see how we can help you when you have emergency water, fire, or mold damage at 606-877-2160.

Pipe Burst in Basement

7/18/2022 (Permalink)

In this after-hours story, a customer's basement flooded after a pipe burst. We know when there is water in your home, it can be stressful. Water damage is time-sensitive. 

One way to combat this stress, is you want to make sure you get help as quickly as you can. Hiring a professional can save you money in the long run, if you dry it improperly and possibly get mold damage down the road. 

SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties uses advanced equipment and training techniques to remove the water effectively and efficiently. 

We are here to help 24/7 and 365 days. This after-hours call was handled with care, and we were able to dry it. The customers were happy they had called SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties. 

Fire Damages: What do we do next?

7/8/2022 (Permalink)

Fire Damage: How Pack-Outs Help Your Contents

When a fire damages your London home, the last thing you want to worry about is what to do with the contents of your home. SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties are here to help. Our team of trained professionals is here to help with inventory, pack-out, and storage of your beloved items. 

When the clean-up process begins, our team will take an inventory of your home contents. We know your items are irreplaceable and sentimental. We want to help keep those items restorable.  Our team is trained to process and clean these items and document them for insurance. Our team can also pack out and store most of your items that can be restored. Our team is here to help with cleaning, restoring, and deodorizing after fire damage. 

Call our office to find out more information on how we can help!

Mold Damage in your London Home

5/17/2022 (Permalink)

The mold in this home was caused from a roof leak.

Why SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties? 

Mold Cleanup

When a customer walks into their home and begins to smell mold, or see black spots, or starts to get sick from their home: they dread the M word. 

In our area, we tend to have mold damage that starts the most prevalentily in the summer months. The humidity has started, so mold is bound to be right around any corner. 

The problem with mold is that it creates an ugly scene on your bedroom wall, or favorite piece of furniture. Your friends at SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties are here to help with the following:

• Black Mold Cleanup
• Mold Inspections
• Basement Mold Cleanup 
• Bathroom Mold Cleanup
• Attic Mold Remediation
• Black Mold Damage Repairs

Whenever we deal with mold, our procedures change based on the variety of structure. Once a fungus develops, it grows structures called hyphae in all directions. These structures then release the seed-like spores that can travel around your home until they find other wet, organic materials to grow on.

We want to make sure you hope is safe from current and future mold growth. Call our offices today to see how our team of certified specialists can help your home. The sooner you get mold growth halted, the better.

London, Corbin, Somerset: Storm Season

5/17/2022 (Permalink)

Storm damage can be a scary thing to happen to your home. Trust the professionals to help!

Anyone that lives in Kentucky, knows that the storms can come in fast and furious. We have been known to have light thunder and lightning turn into a vicious tornado. These high wind speeds can create a lot of damage in their path. 

Something as simple as a stray branch or rock from the winds can break your window or roof. This occurrence can create secondary damages in your home. Anything from water, fire, mold, or cleanup services might be necessary. 

If items inside your house ever get wet after a storm, our SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties can help you by providing the following services:

• Emergency Services after Water Damage
• Leaking Roof from Storms
• Ceiling Repairs from Water Damages
• Flood Restoration
• Water Removal Services
• Water Clean Up

Trust our team to come to your home after a storm surge and help you put it back together "Like it never even happened."

Fire Damage in London Basement

5/9/2022 (Permalink)

Fire damage in London home

Fire damage?

One homeowner awoke to smoke filling his bedroom. He rushed to get his family out, and later it was discovered the fire had begun in the basement. A candle had been left on with a blanket nearby. The flame had caught the material and created a fire.

The fire was stopped but he local fire department before too much secondary damage. The fire had created enough smoke damage that it had traveled to the main floor bedrooms. The smoke had put a layer of smoke and soot on on walls, windows, floors, and soft contents. 

How do we clean fire and smoke damage? 

SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties was called and able to help with the intense smoke damage. We have ozone machines, fire sponge methods, and other ways to clean up smoke damage in your home. 

And, on even more serious soot damage, we can use ice blasting. Ice blasting breaks down soot with high levels of solid carbon dioxide. It cuts soot at the source to get it off of material that is hard to clean off with traditional methods. 

Call our offices to see how we can help your home fire damages. 

Is your home prepared for summer storms?

4/26/2022 (Permalink)

Make sure to check your home during the summer storm season.

Summer storms in London:

Storm Types

The sun has made its appearance, but along with the sunshine comes summer storms. Storms are a natural occurrence but can create a lot of damage to your home. Here are a few summer storms that can create damage in your home:

Lightning- This can create some of the most damage. Lightning strikes can create fires in your home and especially your attic. 

Thunderstorms- Thunderstorms probably will not leave any damage, but they are typically a precursor for more serious storms that can cause damage. 

Tornadoes- Tornadoes usually leave a huge mess in their wake. They can create damage for miles and miles in several cities and towns across their path.

Home Damage

Here are a few places where storm damage more regularly occurs: 

Attic: You do not regularly go into your attic, so after storms, it is vital you check it out. Lightning can create fire damage or small sparks. Water damage can come through and hide behind furniture or other storage items against the walls. Check your attic for damage regularly. It’s important to assess your attic space as often as you check other parts of your home. 

Roof: Check your roofing after severe summer weather. You need to make sure there are no leaks or shingles that are missing. These need to be repaired as soon as you can to prevent secondary damage after a storm. 

Keep these tips in mind for summer storms to keep your home intact!

Water Damage Backup

4/25/2022 (Permalink)

Call us today if you think you have hidden water damage.

Did you know your refrigerator can cause water damage?

Recently, we had a homeowner call and tell us about her refrigerator that had backed up and poured water for several hours. She did get the water cleaned up but the water also leaked into her unfinished basement. Luckily there was no standing water, but she did notice water on her ceiling joists and that the basement floors were a little wet. 

She call SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties for help because even though she got most of the water up, she had hardwood flooring. Her flooring was her main concern but water can permeate under flooring and create a mess. 

This customer was happy she called us because we could use a moisture meter to test and see if water was holding under her floors. When you have water that does not dry quickly it can create a mold problem under the floors. 

We were able to test and let her know she did have water holding underneath her floors so we could set equipment to get it dry. 

Do you have a fire escape plan?

4/20/2022 (Permalink)

Fire Escape Plan 101

Have you ever thought about what would happen after a fire in your home? What would you do, what would your family do? Do you have a plan for the elderly, pets, and small children? 

If you answered no to any of these questions, you may want to consider a fire escape plan. Not everyone in your family could be ready and prepared to get out during such a dire emergency, so having a plan is the best way to keep them safe. 

You want to make sure everyone is included. You want to make sure there is a point person who can alert someone who may not hear or be disabled and not know what a fire alarm is. Also, assign someone to keep an eye out for the pets. The best way to prepare a pet is keep them in one area of the house during the nighttime or when you're away or keep them in a crate. Finding pets at night is hardest part  of making the plan. There is not way to know where they could be unless you have a standing place the entire family knows about. 

When planning this escape route for your family there are a few factors to consider: 

Have two ways to escape: You never know where a fire could start. You want to make sure there are a few different escape routes so you have a sure way to leave your home, if it is on fire. 

Pick a Meeting Spot: Find somewhere far enough away from your home that cannot catch fire from being close to your home, but it is not too far to go in the middle of the night or walk to alone.

Trial your smoke alarms: Make sure to test your smoke alarms quarterly or twice a year to keep them up to date and charged with working batteries. 

Trial your escape plan: Have every family member do the escape plan when there is not an emergency a couple times a year so everyone remembers what to do. 

Make a plan for if you cannot exit through the two escape routes: Sometimes if a fire spreads quickly it may be hard to a family member to get to an escape place. Make sure they know to keep their bedroom doors closed and to either exit through a window or stay put and lay a towel under the door to keep smoke out until emergency help arrives. 

Make a plan for when the fire is out: You want to make sure you have an idea of who to call when the fire has been put out. You may need window boarding, help with secondary damages, contents cleaning, or all of the above.

You local SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties has been cleaning fire damages for over twenty years. Call us for help after you have an emergency. We are here to help!

Preparing for Summer Fun

4/19/2022 (Permalink)

Fire Damage during Camping

Summer is a great time to gather with family and create a lot of fun memories! There's a ton to do when camping, and it can be a great place to light up a fire for smores.  These fun memories can mean several different situations with summer danger. There are a few ways to stay away from possible fire damages that could pose danger to you or your family's home away from home. Here are a few tips: 

• When using a charcoal grill, only use starter fluids designed for barbecue grills; do not add fluid after the coals have been lit.
• When using a gas grill, ensure the hose connection is tight, and check hoses for leaks. 
• When camping, always use a flame-retardant tent and set up camp far away from the campfire.
• Always build a campfire downwind from the tent area. Clear vegetation and dig a pit before building your fire. 
• Always make sure the fire is out before going to sleep or leaving your campsite. 
• Store liquid fire starter away from your tent and use dry debris to refresh the fire.

Keep your family safe this summer with fire safety tips for camping. 

Wind Damage in London

4/12/2022 (Permalink)

How can you prevent wind damage?

Spring is here and so is storm season. This week alone, our meteorologist has predicted more bad weather for our area in London.

Prevention: Do a checklist of your home before bad weather sets in. Look for downed power lines, trees that have rotted or seem weak, limbs that hang down, or even outdoor equipment/furniture that could be picked up by heavy winds. These pieces could be slung into your home and create damage.

Roof: Get a checkup on your roof. If you cannot, have a professional look for misplaced shingles, or other damages. See if you need a fix or a new roof before bad weather.

Insurance: Have a sit down with your insurance agent. See what needs to be updated to your insurance policy to protect you from wind damage.

Assess Damages: When the heavy winds or storms are over, go a look over your property to make sure nothing is out of place. You want to catch any damages early, so they do not create secondary damages. You also want to make sure they are covered on your policy so you can file a claim or get help for damage cleanup from a professional. 

Grilling Season is here in London

4/11/2022 (Permalink)

Grilling Safety 101

As spring arrives, so does the desire to grill for every dinner and cookout your family hosts. When grilling there are several ways that it can create a danger for your home and you. SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties wants you to stay safe this spring and summer. Here are a few tips to make sure you are safe when grilling up some delicious meals. 

• Make sure your grill has no leaks 
• Make sure your grill is on a level surface 
• Always clean your grill after each use 
• Do not wear loose or draping clothing 
• Keep your grill several feet away from your home 
• Always have someone keeping an eye on the grill at all times 

Grilling season is supposed to be fun. Follow these tips to keep your home and family safe this summer.

Out of the Woods

4/5/2022 (Permalink)

Springtime is here, but water damage is here to stay.

Springtime -- we are not out of the "winter woods" yet!

Even though warmer weather is starting to peek around the corner, winter water damage is here to stay.

We know it is that time when everyone is ready to get out of the house and garden to their heart's content. After a long winter of not being able to do yard work, gardening or working on that lawn you are so proud of – it is finally time to turn on that water spigot outside and get to work! 

But, you should know many times that the water spigot has a nasty surprise for you. A surprise hidden during the winter, frosty months is finally about to make its debut.

Only when someone finally turns on the water for the first time does the damaged pipe reveal itself. SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties handles many of these calls each spring.  Someone comes in from a good day of work in the yard to find a flooded house or flooded basement from that water pipe they just had on.  Let the water damage experts at SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties take care of any of your water damage needs. 

Enjoy the springtime and call our office if you need us! 

Spring Storms are here in Kentucky!

4/5/2022 (Permalink)

Call us today with storm damage.

What to do when lightning strikes:

Storm season in Kentucky is upon us! We all know the familiar sight of storm clouds rolling in from the distance.  Wind, rain, thunder…and lightning.  What happens when lightning strikes your home or business?  At SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties, we have the experience and training to deal with the aftermath of lightning strikes. 

From the deodorization process to the structural repair process down to any cleaning needs from potential interior soot, we are ready and able to assist at any time.  Often times a lightning strike leads to the need for emergency board up or roof tarps.  We can handle that as well! 

Call us with any lightning or storm damage needs and let us assist you during the entire process. Also, prepare your home and family before the storm hits. Follow some of our other blogs  for storm safety. SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties is available 24 hours 7 days a week and will be ready to help you no matter when a storm or lightning strike may occur. 

Flooded Basement in London

3/29/2022 (Permalink)

London Water Damage Clean-up

Water Damage in Basement

In this customer's home, an outside water valve busted. Once it busted the pipe leaked into the customer's basement. The water had pooled several inches and began up the walls.

When our team arrived they began to extract standing water.  They discovered the walls and ceilings were affected too. It was a category one, so it was a clean water pipe so it did not have need all the contents replaced. When water gets into parts of your home, it can cause damages to your home that is costly and dangerous. Our team was there to pump out gallons of water fast and efficiently.

SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties was there to help this customer! We are here to help 24/7 and 365 days. 

Bathroom Water Damage

3/25/2022 (Permalink)

Water Damage in London Home 

A pipe burst behind the wall of the second-floor bathroom in a London home yesterday. The water leaked through to the ceiling of the dining room. The rooms contained tile but had several inches of standing water. 

The customers had turned the water off before the water created even more damage in their upstairs and downstairs rooms. A plumber had to come out to make sure they knew what the problem was that caused the water damage. The plumber found a pipe that had burst behind the wall. Our team was able to come out and set equipment after getting the standing water up. 

After several days of drying the home was dried out and ready for some ceiling reconstruction. The ceiling had to be replaced because it had pooled inside creating a hole that busted through from the upstairs. 

These customers were happy to have one team help with all of it. SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties was there to help.

After the Storm

3/19/2022 (Permalink)

What's that smell?

Storm damage can break windows, cause water damage, and create a variety of issues. 

Are you a business owner or in charge of a commercial property? Have you ever noticed any smells that could be pushing away business after a storm?

SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties is here to help! We provide Odor Removal and Deodorization to our customers. We are expertly trained in getting rid of those smells that make you want to leave a business --or even worse, fear for your employees and customers for those harmful odors.  

We can identify and eliminate those offensive odors. We know it can lead to the worst of times with customers when there's a bad smell in the air. 

Water damage can create mold that causes smells, or smoke that causes a smell, and even broken windows or roofing that let bad smells into your business.

Call your local SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties --we have ozone machines and other techniques to get your property back to smelling "Like it never even happened." 

Why choose SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties for your commercial clean-up?

3/17/2022 (Permalink)

Our team is trained and ready to help!

Trained Technicians

Our crew of technicians and office employees are thoroughly trained and certified to help with your commercial and residential water, fire, mold, and other clean-up damages. 

When you trust someone to be in your home, you want someone who is trained and can be trusted. Our team is both of those things. Not only do we have background checks and other onboarding tests, but we vet and interview our team before hiring. 

Once a new team member has been chosen they go through rigorous training. From IICRC Training and Certification to Employee Training to e-Learnings, and in-house franchise training. We even offer Continuing Education courses. 

IICRC Training 

IICRC stands for Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification. The IICRC creates certain standards for their certification. They want industry standard that creates a better experience for customers.

Employee Training 

We have ride alongs and on-the-job training for our crew with fire restoration, water restoration, and carpet & upholstery cleaning. 

Franchise Training 

We have the support of our corporate office that helps facilitate e-trainings for our new employees.

Continuing Education

Not only do we help with training our employees to be better for their customers, but we help our clients like agents and adjusters with continuing their education through specialized courses.

As you can tell, our team is trained and here to help clean up and restore your home after an emergency.

SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties is here to help with professional equipment!

3/16/2022 (Permalink)

Call our offices today to help us make your water damage "Like it never even happened."

Has your business ever needed professional water damage clean-up? 

Water damage is something that many business owners and homeowners do not take lightly. Water damage is when moisture and excessive amounts of water have collected in an area. Water damage clean-up is most effective when a professional with the right equipment is called. 

Here are a few of our water damage restoration equipment names and uses: 

l Air Movers l

The most common type of water damage clean-up equipment, the air mover pushes moisture to evaporate more quickly. Air movers can help dry water-damaged flooring and other surfaces.

l Dehumidifiers l

Dehumidifiers can help maintain humidity in the air to a certain set. This type of equipment helps with water damage that has excessive moisture. 

l Air Scrubbers l

When water damage leads to other damages, an air scrubber is necessary for clean-up. Air scrubbers help with smells from mold and airborne contaminants. 

l Moisture Meters l

Moisture meters are a restoration technician's best friend. Moisture meters can gauge the water damage severity in a home, and they help with water damages on surfaces.  

Water damage clean-up is much most effective with the specialty equipment listed above. Call our offices when your home or business has water damage. 

Pet Storm Preparedness

3/16/2022 (Permalink)

Protect your Pets

Man's Best Friend

When storm's hit, the first things you think of are your family and home. We hope you include your furry best friend in that group with your family. Dogs, cats, and other animals can have heightened senses during storm season. Some animals even get shaky and ill during a bad thunderstorm. When bad storms hit, like tornadoes and hurricanes, there are a few ways to help keep your pet safe. Here are some tips from the Red Cross on Pet Safety items to pack up before a big storm: 

• Vet Records 
• Leashes and Harnesses 
• Safety Kit 
• Non-perishable dog food 

When there are less serious storms, keeping thunder jackets, or a special place away from noise readily available can help. During a storm, having these places available can help an animal's anxiety from the loud sounds.

Pets truly are our family, so follow these tips to keep them safe during storms. 

Smoke Damage and How it can impact your London Home

3/13/2022 (Permalink)

Our team is trained and ready to help clean your fire and smoke damage from your home.

Did you know smoke damage can travel through walls, floors, and stick to ceilings? 

Smoke damage will not stay in one area. It can permeate all corners of your home.

Smoke flows around plumbing systems, seeping through the holes used by pipes to go from floor to floor. Smoke can be tricky, and there are many different types to make cleaning and restoring a true job for professionals. 

Different Types of Smoke

There are several different types of smoke: wet, dry, protein, and fuel/oil. 

Wet Smoke:

• Low heat, smoldering, pungent odor, sticky, smeary. Smoke webs are more difficult to clean.

Dry smoke: 

• Fast burning, high temperatures, heat rises, therefore, smoke rises. 

Protein Smoke: 

• cooking mishaps can discolor paint or varnish. Hard to spot, but easy to smell. 

Fuel/Oil: 

• Petroleum residue can be sticky and challenging to clean. This type is common in puff back damages in homes without proper releases for the smoke and soot.

SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties is here to help, and we are trained and ready to restore all types of smoke damage in your home.

Any Size Commercial Property is 'Just Right' for SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties

3/9/2022 (Permalink)

Can we handle it? 

The professionals at SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties have the experience and capability to handle projects of all sizes including commercial buildings. 

From factories and warehouses to school buildings and hospitals, our team has the equipment, knowledge, and understanding to handle any size commercial project. We recently, helped two large colleges restore after emergency damages. Our commercial clients trust us because we understand their business operation needs. Our training gives us the knowledge to handle any situation from water damage to smoke damage to content restoration and relocation.

SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties is able to assess the situation, quickly develop a plan of action, and work with all key parties in executing and communicating during each phase of the project. 

Call us today at 606- 877-2160 for any of your commercial needs or to schedule a meeting to discuss. 

Is there mold in your commercial property after flooding?

3/8/2022 (Permalink)

Flood Damage in your Commercial Property can cause Mold

There are several times when flooding can get into your commercial property. When water gets in and is not dried properly, mold can gather. Here are a few tips to keep mold from forming in your Henderson commercial building: 

Get Rid of Moisture

Before the mold can be addressed to remove, as much moisture as possible needs to be removed. If there is standing water, it can be dangerous to walk into your home or commercial property, so please make sure you can safely enter the building or structure.  

Protect Yourself 

Standing water, especially category 3 can create dangerous situations.  For example, electrical wiring. You don't want to endure an electrical shock. Once you know you can safely enter, make sure whoever is entering is protected by wearing protective clothing, such as gloves and a face mask or proper PPE.

Hire a Professional

The best thing you can do is leave it to the experts. SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties have been assessing and cleaning mold for over twenty years. Call us to help with your mold damage remediation.

Community Involvement

2/26/2022 (Permalink)

Marketing Representative Candace Collett at a Lunch and Learn with the State Farm team from the Katee Loftis State Farm Agent's office.

Lunch and Learns with our London Clients

Why SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties? 

We are involved with our clients. Our marketing representatives love to sit down and tell our clients about what we do. There are several facets to what we can do in London and surrounding communities. Being able to sit down and educate insurance agents helps them help their customers, and in turn, our customers. We love being in this community because we can reach far and wide when an emergency strikes our neighbors. We have resources available nationwide, but we are also local. Insurance agents are there to help, and so are we. 

We are always thankful to our clients for letting us teach you more about SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties. A big thank you to Katee Loftis and her State Farm team!

Stay Safe when it comes to Carbon Monoxide

2/25/2022 (Permalink)

Carbon Monoxide alarms are helpful in detecting this harmful gas.

We typically teach our customers about fire safety. We stress the importance of keeping batteries and checking the efficiency of your smoke detectors in your home up to date. But, another important detector is carbon monoxide. Carbon Monoxide poisoning can be a lethal killer in your home. We have a few tips to help keep your home safer when it comes to battling carbon monoxide:

• Have fuel-burning appliances, like oil and gas furnaces, gas or kerosene heaters, fireplaces, and wood stoves inspected by a professional each year.
• Open the damper for proper ventilation before using a fireplace. Never use your oven or stovetop to heat your home.
• Make sure all fuel-burning vented equipment is vented to the outside to avoid CO poisoning. Keep the venting for exhaust clear and unblocked.
• If you need to warm a vehicle, remove it from the garage immediately after starting it. Never run a vehicle or other fueled engine or motor indoors, even if garage doors are open.
• Make sure vents for the dryer, furnace, stove, and fireplace of debris

There are several things like heaters, generators, dryers, or idle cars that can cause carbon monoxide poising and could result in a trip to the hospital according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Following the above tips can help keep your home carbon monoxide-free.

Rain, rain go away!

2/22/2022 (Permalink)

Let us help during flooding season!

When rain turns into water damage in your London Home

This time of the year rain is starting to pick up. During or after a rainstorm, we tend to see an uptick in flooded basements. Cleaning up a flooded basement can be overwhelming and frustrating, especially if the rain continues to come down. We don't want your cleanup process to be anything but easy! Here are some techniques you can use to make the process easier before we arrive:

• Use wooden clothespins to hang up clothes, children’s stuffed animals, and photographs that may have been affected.
• Remove upholstery and cushions for drying.
• Remove any excess water by mopping or blotting until we arrive.
• Make sure that furs and leather items dry separately and at room temperature.
• Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture and wet carpeting.

We are here to help when your London home is flooded by rainy days. 

Water Damage in your London Home From your Bathroom

11/16/2021 (Permalink)

Suspect water damage in your bathroom? Give us a call today!

Bathroom troubles? 

There are many sources in your London home that can create water damages or be the source of a leak. Let's look at a few signs in your bathroom that could be the root cause of some of them in your London home. 

• Water Bill

Take a look at your water bill from around the same time in previous months or previous years -- has it skyrocketed or even changed just enough for your pockets to take notice? That could be because of a leak and not that long showers from your family. Keep an eye on it for next month and if you are still seeing the same jump, have a professional take a look. It can never hurt to have another pair of eyes on your water meter. Water bills can run deep and especially if it is winter season and the bill is climbing. 

• Water Stains 

This is the top issue that we see when bathrooms are the cause of water damage in your London home. Water stains almost always are a symptom of a more serious issue going on in your home. Once you notice, check the adjoining sides of the walls to see if there are water spots showing up in other rooms.  These kinds of water damages can spread quickly and cause a lot of damage in their wake. Always call someone when you notice water stains so that they can be stopped and cleaned up quickly before they spread. 

• Loose Tiles

When there are loose tiles in your bathtub, that may be signs of more serious water damages. Take a few down and see what is lurking behind the wall. 

Suspect water damages or a leak in your home? Call us today at SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties as we can service your London, Somerset, Corbin, or surrounding areas home.  We are here to help with your bathroom water damage. 

Is that Mold you smell in your London home?

11/13/2021 (Permalink)

Mold damage can create a musty smell.

What's that smell?

There are many different factors that can cause mold growth in your home or business. If you smell what you think is mold, do not attempt to clean it yourself. Please call our offices so we can help you detect if you have mold damages. Mold can create dangerous situations in your London home if you clean it with an improper solution. Cleaning it can also cause spreading which can possibly irritate your health. We offer mold testing which can be a way to see if you have mold, and if you do, how we can help remediate it in your London home. A few ways to know if you should check below are present below: 

1. Strong musty odors may indicate mold is present. 
2. Any evidence of past moisture issues. 
3. Excessive humidity, especially during the summer months.

Call our offices at 606-877-2160 to see how SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties can help investigate your possible mold damages. 

Do you think you might have mold damage in your London home?

11/8/2021 (Permalink)

Do you suspect you have mold damage?

London Mold Damage, We are Here to Help! 

When you suspect mold in your London home, the best action is no action. Well, no action in by yourself. The most helpful thing to do is to not disturb it and call a professional. Mold is not to be messed with, and when it is disturbed the mold spores can be released into your home and create further damages and health scares. 

What To Do:

1. Turn off your HVAC system and ceiling fans
2. Contact a local professional, SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties
3. Stay out of impacted areas

What Not to Do:

1. Do not let anyone near the impacted area, or touch it. 
2. Do not try to clean with bleach or other cleaning materials.
3. Do not try to attempt to dry or heat the area to get rid of it.
4. Don’t blow air across any surfaces with visible or suspected mold growth.

Call SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties and let us handle your suspected mold damages. 

London Water Damage Response Time

11/5/2021 (Permalink)

Call us today on how our 1 - 4 - 8 rule can help your London home during an emergency water damage.

How do we respond?

We are local so we will respond to your water damage in our 1-4-8 timeline. 

Water damage only takes minutes to possibly cause huge damages in your London home. The most important part of water damage is time. The sooner you start the cleanup process the better it is for your London home.

1- Within an hour, our office will contact you to arrange services

4- Within four hours, we will be on-site to start clean-up.

8- Within eight hours, we will have a scope completed to give to your agent or adjuster.

We want you to have the right care when it comes to your London home. The best way to do that is by calling your local SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties to help.  

Why SERVPRO? Cleaning your London Business

11/1/2021 (Permalink)

Call our offices today about how we can clean your London business.

COVID-19 

In these uncertain times, there are a variety of ways that your London business could be impacted by the virus. In these times, it is hard to know who to trust to come into your business at all, much less who to trust to clean it. 

SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties has been cleaning and taking care of biological hazards like viruses, bacteria, and mold. We perform remediation on homes and businesses impacted by mold, sewage, and hoarding situations on a weekly basis.

Our cleanup practices involve our team wearing Personal Protective Equipment or (PPE) so we keep our team safe and yours. We can clean up what you need when it comes to surfaces or high-touch areas. 

You can personalize your cleaning needs in your London business. Call us today for more information on how we can help.

Louisiana Storm Disaster-- We are Here to Help

10/3/2021 (Permalink)

Our team in Louisiana!

Storm Damage Disasters in Louisiana

Our local community means the world to us. We love being a company that our community trusts and relies on when they need a helping hand. But, when other communities reach out for help, our team is ready to go. Take a look at some of the work our team faced during the recent hurricane work in Louisana in the past couple of months. Our team wants to share our thanks and appreciation for our Disaster Recovery Large Loss Professionals that have had their boots down in Louisiana for the past few weeks.

Thank you to our storm team for their passion and determination to help these communities affected by natural disasters. This is by no means easy work and their undertaking of these large loss projects shows their true character and dedication to serve communities in need while sacrificing time spent away from their families.

We're Local!

10/2/2021 (Permalink)

Our marketing representative had a great time at the World Chicken Festival in London, Kentucky.

Why SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties? 

We are local! When you call for emergency services you want someone that can be there right when you need them. In your London home, when water damage occurs, we follow a 1-4-8 rule. We will be in contact within an hour, in 4 hours we will be on-site, and within 8 business hours, we will have a scope of the site. 

We can do all of this because we are in your neighborhood. We not only serve our local community, but we participate too. You can know that we live and work in the area. 

Our marketing representative recently took her children to the local World Chicken Festival. We had a great time meeting with other community members and supporting such a wonderful event. Trust your local team today to clean up your fire and water damage. 

Commercial Fire Damage in London

9/25/2021 (Permalink)

When a fire damage occurred in a London restaurant, we were here to help. 

Commercial Fire Damage

This London fire broke out because of a grease trap that caused build-up in the duct system. When the vapors of the fires in industrial kitchens go through the duct systems, the grease tends to cause a build-up. This build-up can cause fires, if not cleaned and taken care of properly.

How does an Emergency Readiness Profile help during an emergency?

This restaurant was prepared and had an Emergency Ready Plan with us so they knew who to call to minimize damage. After the fire was put out and the scene secure, we were on the scene to help. They had the correct contact numbers and how to turn off the water to minimize water damage after the sprinkler system went off. 

The owners were thankful they called us at SERVPRO of Pulaski and Laurel Counties. We began cleaning up the smoke and soot damage, next we will begin the reconstruction process. 

Here to Help!

We know how to handle fire damage once the smoke clears. Call us today for more information on our Emergency Readiness Profile, so you can be prepared like these customers were in case of an emergency.

Water Damage - Sewer Damage Do's and Don'ts for your London Home

9/20/2021 (Permalink)

Sewer Damage

Sewer damage creates a nasty, unsanitary situation when it happens in your Richmond home or business. It is a yucky mess that you should not expect to clean up by yourself. Call the professionals at SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties. We have years of experience cleaning up sewer damage, and we can help clean and keep you safe from harmful contaminants. Here are a few tips to remember, until help arrives: 

• Get Ready for Cleanup- Try to keep the mess contained in an area. 
• Start the Drying Process- Turn off water shut-offs and begin to mop up anything you can that can be discarded
• Discard Contaminated Property- If contents have been contaminated, throw them out immediately, so they do not continue to cause moisture and bacteria to grow
• Sanitize Everything- Clean, clean, and clean some more!
• Call Professionals - We have Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that will we use to safely and effectively clean and sanitize your surfaces. 

Please call us today for more information on we can safely and effectively clean up the sewer damage in your London home.

Fire Safety for Fall Bonfire Season

9/7/2021 (Permalink)

London residents throwing a bonfire this season? 

This time of year the weather is getting cooler, the leaves are crisp and falling, and everyone gets the urge to gather around a backyard fire pit. 

Fire pits are fun backyard activities, but they can pose some danger to your London home. 

Tips for Fire Pit Season:

• Follow the directions that come with your fire pit (if they are included and store-bought).
• Check the weather first. Make sure there are no heavy winds headed your way before you start the fire. 
• Do not use flammable products in or around the fire pit. 
• Keep your clothing away from the fire and do not wear any loose clothing. 
• Keep pets and children away from the fire at all times. 
• Keep a fire extinguisher, a bucket of water, and a safety kit around the fire at all times. 

After the fire is safely out, consider where to safely dispose of the ashes from the fire. Remember, have a safety kit and the local fire department's phone number handy in case your fire pit gets out of hand. 

Insurance and your Fire Pit 

Have you told your insurance company about your fire pit? You never know when the wind will pick up or unfortunate circumstances could cause things to go wrong. Make sure you disclose this information to your insurance company so if the fire pit causes fire damages, you and your home are covered. 

Stay safe this fall season and remember, if you have a fire or smoke damage to your London home, call our offices at 606-877-2160.

Microwave Safety for your Corbin Home

8/31/2021 (Permalink)

Microwaves and How to Extend Their Lifetimes

Microwaves are a great, quick, easy way to heat up food; however, they can create unsafe kitchen situations if not properly taken care of overtime. 

Here are a few ways to keep your microwave safe: 

• Keep It Clean
  

The most important thing about a microwave is to keep it clean. Not only will bacteria build-up with splatters of food and grease, but it can make it unsafe. Grease and food debris can be the most common cause of the malfunctioning microwave.

• Use It Correctly

Be sure to read and follow all directions on any microwavable prepared foods that you heat up. Remember not to heat up plastic that will melt, paper, or anything with tin foil. 

• Check the Parts
  

Microwaves seem like a simple appliance, but they often contain several parts that need to be replaced or restored as time goes on. One of those is the ventilation filters. When pollutants build up over a six-month period, they need a way to be absorbed. The best way to do that is to get new ventilation filers every 3 to 6 months depending on your microwaves usage. 

A microwave that is not at peak performance may begin to fill your home with a smoke smell. When this occurs, you will need someone to restore your home and clean up a smoke (which sometimes is not visible to the untrained eye. Calling a professional to make sure an unkept microwave has not been causing an overage of smoke damage is the best way to create safety and sanitization in your home. 

Microwaves are a great modern convenience, but take care of them, so they do not cause a BIG modern problem. 

Heavy Rains and your London Home

8/23/2021 (Permalink)

Storm Season

When heavy rains hit during storm season, there are a few steps you can take to tackle these home emergencies: 

• Double-check the insulation in your basement. Excessive amounts of rain in a short period of time can overload basement waterproofing systems, saturating the earth around your basement and then pushing in through foundation cracks. Have an expert inspect your basement to make sure it is properly protected from heavy storm rains.
• Sometimes, basements that are perfectly protected can still flood, call your insurance provider to double-check your flood insurance. 
• The position of your home can also impact flood damages. Check your landscaping and the slope of your lawn. Professional landscapers can help with this task. 

When your London or Corbin home is flooded with storm damage, call SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties today.

Water Damage in your London Business

8/18/2021 (Permalink)

Commercial Emergency Preparedness

When an emergency strikes the best way to combat it is to have a plan ahead of time. The best way to do that when you have your own business is to think of scenarios that could happen and prepare. 

We have listed a few ways you can prepare for when disaster strikes at your London business: 

Have a plan for evacuation:

When a natural disaster occurs, officials will recommend a rapid evacuation. The best way to make sure you have everyone accounted for and that your business is covered is to have a plan of how to leave it. If you need windows boarded, or roofing double-checked --do all of this before you have to evacuate if you have the time. Or you can do the maintenance before the storm and weather emergency season occurs. 

Check your insurance policy:

Make sure you have the right coverage for emergency disasters for your commercial policy. It is always best to have the right policy before a disaster occurs rather than have to add it on after and miss the coverage window. 

Store Documents Properly:

Documentation can make all the difference when a disaster strikes in your London business. When water damage hits your commercial London business, it is always better to have pertinent information stored so that you can access them during and after an emergency without them being damaged or hard to reach. 

Call our offices today for more information on how we can help you prepare for emergency damages in your London commercial property with our Emergency Readiness Profile. 

Board-Up for your London Commercial Business

8/18/2021 (Permalink)

Most people think of board-ups for being only after storms, but they can be for a variety of emergencies.Has your London commercial business been vandalized, had fire damage, or even been the victim of theft? We know that during these times your business can feel exposed. We have a solution. SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties offers board-up for things such as: 

• Vandalism 
• Fire Damage 
• Theft 

When these types of emergencies occur, the best thing to do for your business is to board up the property. Before restoration can begin, the board-up can create a barrier from outside elements, and further damages. 

Call us today to find out more information on how our London commercial board-ups can be of service to you and your company. 

How to Prepare your Roof in your London Home

8/10/2021 (Permalink)

Storms occur in and out of every month even if it is not a typical storm season. The best way to make sure that you do not end up costing yourself hundreds of thousands of dollars is to prepare your roof as best you can before the storm. 

The best way to prevent future damage is to fix the damage that has already occurred from winter, animals, hail, lightning, or other debris. Here are a few signs to look for to make sure you do not have a roof that will be more prone to severe storm damage: 

1. Look for missing shingles 
2. Look for areas that are bending or sagging in places
3. Look for animal footprints or signs of animals left behind 
4. Look for gaps and other signs of damage left from anything else that has been on your roof that you are aware of, like tv satellites and other equipment.

If you tend to your roof beforehand, your roof will more likely hold up against the storm. It may not prevent all storm damage from occurring in your London home, but it can help minimize future and more obtrusive damages. 

Flood Damage and Flood Insurance in your London Home

7/23/2021 (Permalink)

Did you know most people do not have flood insurance on their London Homes?

When floods occur, SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties gets an influx of calls. Water damage infiltrates every and any part of your home when it comes to flood water. 

When it comes to insurance and water damage, we know the drill and so do most homeowners; however, when it comes to floodwaters, insurance can have different choices. 

Before storm season fires up, it is best to sit down with your insurance agent and ask about flood coverage. If floodwaters come into your home, there can be a risk it is not covered because of the additional coverage it takes for insurance companies to payout. There can be additional policies to ask about and the extra cost. 

if you experience flooding in your area or even if there is a small risk, be proactive to find out about your local insurance coverage. It is better to save your London home or business money now by asking about flood coverage if water damage from flooding occurs throughout the year. 

When Contaminated Flood Water Comes into your Home

7/22/2021 (Permalink)

Flood Water 101

When floodwaters come into your London home, whether it be from a summer storm or major flooding events, they contain contamination. 

Floodwaters are considered category 3 waters. 

What is category 3 water? 

Category 3 water contains anythings from bacteria, chemicals, sewage, and debris or dirt from the outside. If water gets in your London or Somerset home from flooding make sure to keep your family and pets away from it. 

What to do with your home in category 3 water?

The best way to handle category 3 water is to call a water damage restoration specialist. We are certified and trained with protective equipment and gear to get the water removed from floors, walls, and ceilings that have been contaminated. After the water is extracted, materials and structure that it touched will have to be promptly removed. 

Call the professionals to help with the floodwaters that have contaminated your London or Somerset home. 

Water Damage: Don't Wait!

7/19/2021 (Permalink)

Call us today for more information on how we can help you!

When water intrudes into your home, it can be tempting to try to clean it yourself and then call professionals, if that does not work. 

But, the professionals are telling you to not wait to call for help. We know it can be overwhelming and cause panic when there is water developing in your home. The best way thing to do is help the situation is to call us so we can act quickly.

When water gets into parts of your home, it can cause damages to your home that is costly and dangerous. Trying to fix this situation yourself can only slow the process. Our team can bring in water extractors and truck-mounted water extractors that can pump out gallons of water fast and efficiently.

Our SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties technicians can use moisture detection tools, thermal cameras, and moisture probes to detect water damage in areas that you cannot see or feel. Using our process of water damage remediation can help speed the process and create a more successful rate of fast drying. 

In case of water damage in your home, call our offices at 606-877-2160. 

Grilling Safety!

7/9/2021 (Permalink)

Summertime: Grilling Edition

It's that time of year when the grill gets going and family and friends head over for a cookout. When the grilling occurs, it is always time for grilling safety. 

Grills can be a fun summer activity, but there are ways to make sure the barbecue is safe for you and your family. 
Here are a few tips for grilling season: 

1. Make sure to keep the grill away from any structures, like your home, and away from over-hanging trees or branches. 
2. Keep the grill clean. You want to make sure things are cooling off before cleaning them and keeping coals in metal containers to throw them away.
3. Always keep your grill stable and on stable ground. 
4. Check for leaks in your grills that are gas. 
5. Make sure to never leave a grill unattended around pets or children. Making sure there is supervision when the grill is hot even after it has been turned off or put out.

Keep these tips in mind this summer when you're firing up the grill for a family barbecue. Safety is key when it comes to having summer fun!

After the Storm: Business/Commercial Properties

5/21/2021 (Permalink)

When a storm hits your business there are a variety of factors to consider. There are steps you can take to stay in business after a disaster has occurred. 

The best way to stay in business is to take steps to create a plan with your employees. 

• Plan to stay in business 
• Encourage Your Employees 
• Protect Your Investment

The best way to stay in business is to create a plan to minimize business interruption, which is typically where most businesses lose money after a disaster. Losing means possibly losing employees, products, customers, and many other factors. To minimize business interruption make a plan. Know exactly how to contact emergency responders, emergency water remediation specialists, and other officials that can help get your business back on track. 

Here at SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties, we have an Emergency Readiness Plan, or an ERP, to help take steps towards creating that emergency plan of action. 

Matterport Services

5/20/2021 (Permalink)

Matterport imaging system is a reliable resource for creating a schematic and high-tech system.

Have you ever heard of the digital imaging system called, Matterport? 

A digital imaging system that can take 360 photos. This new technology is used in real estate, commercial buildings, insurance, and other areas. There are a variety of instances where a Matterport could be beneficial to insurance agents, customers, and commercial owners or/ property managers. 

With these technologies, you can create Emergency Readiness Profiles (ERP's) for your business. ERPs are a resource we offer that creates a profile of all of a building's contacts and emergency information. These ERPs will create profiles that keep pertinent information, imaging, and contacts when an emergency occurs in your business.

Other factors to consider when it comes to Matterports are below: 

• highest documentation accuracy
• time savings
• preloss value

If your home or business needs our Matterport service, contact our office today for more information. 

Fire Alarms: Why are they important?

5/12/2021 (Permalink)

Remember, go check your fire alarms!

Fire Alarms

The possibility for a fire is always there. It is best to be safe than sorry, and the best way to prepare is by having a fire alarm. There are a few ways to keep fire alarms updated and working in the most efficient way:

Here's what you need to know

• Install smoke alarms in every single room and outside. Install alarms on every level of the home. 
• Smoke alarms should be interconnected. When one sounds, they all sound. 
• Depending on the square footage, depends on how many alarms you may need.
• Test your smoke alarms at least once a month. Press the test button to be sure the alarm is working. If the alarm still does not work replace the batteries, and if it still doesn’t work replace it.
• When a smoke alarm sounds, get outside and stay outside. 
• Create a family plan, so you have a meeting place to make sure everyone is accounted for in the home.
• Replace all smoke alarms in your home every 10 years, even if it still working.

WHY do you need a smoke alarm? 

• In 2009-2013, smoke alarms sounded in more than half (53%) of the home fires reported to U.S. fire departments.
• The death rate per 100 reported home fires was more than twice as high in homes that did not have any working smoke alarms compared to the rate in homes with working smoke alarms
• Dead batteries caused one-quarter (24%) of the smoke alarm failures.
• (Facts from the Red Cross and local fire departments)

When fire damages occur, the damage can be detrimental but keeping your family safe is the number one priority. Fire alarms help do that from the second a fire occurs in your home.

Crawl-Space Check

4/28/2021 (Permalink)

The space you forgot...

When buying a home, there may be a step that you do forget to check: the crawl space. The crawl space can harbor some unforgiving critters and water or mold. 

When getting a home inspection, or if you already have a crawl space, make sure to double-check the area. Here are a few questions to ask yourself about your crawl space:

• Are there signs of entry from animals? 
• Is there standing water? 
• Is there mold present? 
• Does it seem to hold moisture?

These questions can help protect your future home, or current home, from unwanted pests and water damage. A regular check on this area of your home is necessary for the health of the rest of the home above ground. 

If you think you have water in your crawl space, call our offices today so we can help. Reach us 24/7 and 365 at 606-877-2160.

Disaster Recovery Team

4/28/2021 (Permalink)

Storm Season

Storm season can be anything from a cat5 hurricane to high winds in your local area. 

Our disaster recovery team reaches far and wide from our local communities to whichever SERVPRO calls a storm response across the United States. 

Our team has the equipment, procedures, and training to respond to these types of damages. We are open 24/7 and 365 days for a reason. Storms do not take a day off, so neither do we. We are here to help when those storms cause damages that are not easily repaired. From water, to fire, to mold: storm damage can range across the board to what it can cause in your home or business. 

Trust the professionals who know how to help when disaster happens. We are faster to any size disaster!

Fire Damage Creates Odor Removal a Process

4/21/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties and Odor Removal

Fire damages in your home can cause a lot of damages. They can even create a lasting impact on your home for months and years if the odors are not handled correctly.

What impacts an odor?

There are a variety of factors that causes odors to linger in your home after fire damages. Depending on the type of fire, the materials that were impacted, and the length of time that the fire lasted-- are all factors that illustrate how odors need to be removed.

How do odors get removed?

One method often falls to portable machines like thermal foggers. The machines can produce a gaseous compound that can penetrate services to reach trapped odor molecules and eliminate them from your home.

How does SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties remove odors in your home? 

There are a few different ways SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties might address odor removal in the most efficient method: 

• ULV and Thermal Foggers 

• Hydroxyl Machine 

• Ozone Machine

Call our offices today to find out more information on how we can help get your odor removed.

Fire Damage --Time for a Board-Up

4/20/2021 (Permalink)

Fire Damage Board-up

When fire damages occur in your home, places can be left open with holes and openings. Not only does this leave your home vulnerable, but it also leaves an opening for further damage. Here are a few negatives of not opting for a board-up after severe fire damage:

• Weather: the rain or snow (depending on the time of year) could enter your home. 
• Pests: animals or small rodents could make their way into your home. 
• Vandalism: when vandals see an opening, they typically take it. Leaving an opening that is easy for them to enter, could be dangerous. 

Let the professionals help!

Did you know that SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties do board-ups? We can help with your fire damage and secure areas of your home until the work can begin.

Roof Damage and Ceiling Collapse

4/14/2021 (Permalink)

Wind and roof damage --call SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties at 606-877-2160.

Wind and Roof Damage

April showers bring May storms and roof damages --which need to be boarded-up before water infiltrates your home or business and causes more damages.

Did you know that SERVPRO also provides board-up and roof tarping services after storms and fires?

When heavy winds and rain hit your roof --there are several damages it can do to your roof and home. With stray debris and heavy water during storm season, there are several ways it can impact your home. 

Calling the professionals makes sure we can roof tarp your home to help combat further damages. Once we have tarped the home, we can begin setting equipment to dry the inside of your home. 

Roof damage can be detrimental to your home, call us at SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties to help today!

Spider "Soot Web"

4/13/2021 (Permalink)

Fire damage can create a variety of problems, call our offices today for more information on how we can help.

Fire Damage "Soot-Webs"

During this commercial fire damage, particles from smoke and soot created what we see as 'spiderwebs.' They looked exactly like a spiderweb that has been spun in the corners of this room. In this room where the fire damage source was, a lot of "soot webs" inhabited several inches of door frames and corners. And, according to ACAC.org, the definition of these soot webs is "electrostatic bonding causes fire particles to pair to ceiling and corner spaces."

That's why after fire damage you may see these types of "soot-webs" in areas beyond where the fire actually started.

When fire damages occur, it is best to trust a professional to clean these areas. Call SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties to clean any smoke or soot damage, and even "soot webs."

Insulation - Here's what you need to know.

4/8/2021 (Permalink)

Storm Damage to my insulation, what do I do?

When storm damage occurs and it creates wet rooms in your home, there are a variety of factors that go into play. It is not just about having wet flooring or wet ceiling -- the walls and more importantly, what is inside those walls should be at top of mind. 

Insulation comes in several different forms. From foam to cotton, to cellulose, and more: each type has to be treated in a different way after water damage has damaged it. 

When we discover drywall/insulation is wet from water damage we will access what type, then we can tell homeowners if the insulation can be saved or if it needs to be torn out and new re-installed. 

Often times it saves money and future damage to replace the insulation, and if it is contaminated insulation --it must come out. 

Trust the professionals to handle your water damage, so we can accurately access water damage and the material inside your walls and flooring. We want your family and home safe from contaminants and future damage. Follow our blog for more information on how storm and water damage can impact your home.

Flooded Basement -- London, KY

4/7/2021 (Permalink)

Flooded homes need professional help: call us today for more information!

Flooded Basement: What to do?

When these homeowners had water damage in their home, they knew to call the professionals. This home had water coming into the basement. The flooding reached over 1,800 square feet of the basement. These customers did not know where the water was coming from when they discovered the water. 

The first thing these customers had to do was contact a plumber. In order to efficiently clean and dry water damage, we must find the source of the water damage. Once the plumber had been in to stop the incoming water, we could begin to more efficiently dry the basement. 

We set equipment and our technicians began to dry the property. The homeowners had equipment in their home for several days. Once the home was dried because it was a category 3. We started reconstruction with this home. 

We got this home back to "Like it never even happened."

London, KY Water Damage

3/31/2021 (Permalink)

Ice Dam Water Damage

An ice dam from a storm caused big water damage in this London, Kentucky home. The homeowner noticed that water was trickling in from a ceiling. She had over two bedrooms impacted by the ice dams. 

This homeowner was quick to call, so we were able to move the furniture from water damage, and create a smaller cut to remove the wall impacted by the water. Luckily, her roof was not damaged by the ice dam and the gutters and shingles remained intact. SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties was called and could remove the water and set equipment to begin drying. The homeowner had used us before for a different type of service in her home, so she was happy to have familiar faces helping her restore her home again.

DDIY: Don't Do It Yourself

3/28/2021 (Permalink)

DDIY (Don't Do It Yourself): Water Damage Edition

When it comes to being a homeowner, especially nowadays, there are a lot of projects you can do yourself. There are DIY bathrooms, kitchens, and even other home repairs; however, DIY water damages, almost always end in disaster. 

When water damage occurs in your home, there are many factors at hand that require professional assistance. When water damage happens, there can be conditions that require an expert, some of those include: 

• The water you don't see: Water can find its way into a lot of the nooks and crannies of your home, without you knowing it. SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties has tools and technologies to find those water-damaged areas. 
• Mold: Mold can begin to set up between 24-48 hours after water damage. A technician is trained to look for these signs. Calling a professional right away lessons your chances of mold growth significantly. 
• Re-build: Sometimes water damage can be filled with contaminants. This kind of water damage requires everything to go. We must remove drywall, carpet, anything impacted that the contaminated water touched. We have the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to handle these situations and rebuild the areas that had to be removed. 

Water damage is definitely not something you want to DIY. Call the professionals at SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties to help, and we can make your water damage "Like it never even happened." 

Preparing for Storm Weather

3/19/2021 (Permalink)

Flooded basements happen, but you can be prepared!

Recently, the rains have picked up and flooding has occurred all around our local area. Several homes were completely flooded and the customers had to evacuate. The water crested within a few days, but the damage had been done.

We all want to keep our homes and families safe during this time. The best way to keep your family safe is through an at-home kit. It's all about safety first and planning information out before the storm hits.

FEMA gives us great tips on how to get started preparing our families and ourselves for storms:

• How will I receive emergency alerts and warnings?
• What is my shelter plan?
• What is my evacuation route?
• What is my family/household communication plan?

The Difference Between a Watch and a Warning

3/19/2021 (Permalink)

Watch Vs. Warning 

When a storm comes into town, the first thing you want to know is how close it is to your home. 

There are several differences between a watch and a warning. According to Weather Works, here are the differences: 

A WATCH is a potential for a thunderstorm that is severe or a tornado, depending on the specifics of the watch description. 

A WARNING is a severe threat that means the weather is coming to your local area or has already arrived. 

When a storm arrives always have a family plan and kit ready. This prepares your family to stay safe and prepared during storm damages. 

When storm damages occur, call our offices as we have technicians standing by and ready to help. We are here to help 24/7 and 365 days.

Commercial Mold Growth

3/17/2021 (Permalink)

Commercial damages are sometimes more severe than residential because of the large scale of the facilities. But, SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties is here to help. 

We know the places mold can be hiding in commercial facilities. Here are a few to be on the lookout for in your busienss: 

• Bathrooms: Mold can begin to grow in these places because of the condensation and water that are consistently present in bathrooms. Between grout of tiles that are on bathrooms wall and in showers. 
• Windows: When a window is not properly sealed that allows moisture to travel through. Moisture is a playground for mold growth. The improperly sealed windows that allow the moisture can contain the mold spores that you do not want. 
• Exterior doors: Another place mold can grow that you may not expect is exterior doors. If these have been sealed improperly, they can allow mold to collect and grow. 

If you suspect mold damage, whether you see it or smell it, call our offices today. We have the tools and testing equipment to inspect your mold or possible mold damages.

Commercial Water Damage --We are here to help!

3/16/2021 (Permalink)

We were to help this commercial facility with water damages!

SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties is here to help with your commercial water damages. There are a variety of factors that can occur when it comes to water damages in a large, commercial facility. We have listed a few below to see where we begin: 

1. Inspect: Once you suspect or see water damages, you need to call a water mitigation company, like SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties. We will send a team member to inspect the facility and answer your questions. In some cases, if the water is standing, we will begin the drying out process.

2. Load up Contents: As soon as we have permission to do, and the water has started the drying out process, we will begin removing items. We will load up water damaged contents to store at our warehouse. Whatever can be salvaged will be cleaned, dried, deodorized and sanitized using specialized equipment.

3. Extract the Water: Once we have removed contents and assured the scene is safe. We will begin extracting water. Once we have gotten rid of the standing water, we can bring in other equipment to start the drying process. Depending on the type of water, and if it is contaminated or not, will depend on the type of equipment and tactics we use. 

5. Restoration: Once the drying process has efficiently dried your facility, another step may be involved. Depending on the type of water damage and severity --you may need our restoration team. The ease and convenience of working with one company will not go unnoticed. Our team will work with you on restoring drywall, flooring, and other structure pieces in your facility. 

Call our offices today for more information on drying and restoration. We are here to help with businesses of London, Somerset, Corbin, and surrounding areas. 

Fire Damage: Springtime Brings Disaster to your London, Kentucky Home

3/14/2021 (Permalink)

Keep your home smoke and soot free this spring!

Keep your home smoke and soot free this spring!

Picture it-- spring is here and time to grill for you and your family. You are outside and the weather is perfect. You let yourself become distracted for a few moments. Your chimney and items close by ignite from the fire --and flames are whipping at your home. The fire created a bigger damage than you thought with the grass and surrounding area covered in debris and soot. 

This is just one picture of what can happen when a fire damage occurs spontaneously at your home. You think think the only damage is to your awning or overhanging structure but the smoke and soot damage can travel much farther. After the fire is out and the damages are all that is left, the real work begins. 

This is the best time to call a professional. You will notice soot and smoke cover over anything outside and inside your home that was close by. Smoke and soot can travel faster and farther than you may think. You will notice contents in your home need to be cleaned. 

Call the professionals at SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties to help with your fire damages including smoke and soot from minor fire damages. 

Commercial Mold Damage: Where is it hiding?

3/9/2021 (Permalink)

Have you wondered about your commercial facility?

...and where is the mold hiding?

There are a variety of commercial facilities that could have mold hiding. The best way to know where mold could be hiding is to have a professional mold testing completed. Our offices can complete mold testings for your facility. Here are a few places that mold can be hiding in plain sight, and what to do when you do find it or suspect it.

Restaurants: 

When it comes to restaurants or businesses that incorporate food preparation into their business-- they can typically create a mold thriving setting without even meaning to. Because of the temperatures it takes to keep food stored, or have the HVAC set at a certain temperature to keep customers comfortable, a perfect environment for mold growth can be created. Also, having food debris and other food sources can be a great place for a mold colony to begin to grow and spread. 
 
Apartments, Hotels, and Rental Properties
Mold tends to live, in many cases, where people do as well. This means that landlords and hotel owners are some of the most commonly afflicted business owners and managers when it comes to mold, especially when properties are rented short-term. The best way to combat this is to do mold testing in-between residents and have a  schedule set up so you do not forget. 
 
Industrial Settings

There are a variety of industrial facilities that know exactly how to make the right setting to not induce mold growth, but most do not. Sometimes it is not a top priority to detect mold, while other times factory or industry workers can assume that the mold is a part of the surroundings that come with some factories or industrial settings.
Of course, this varies from industry to industry, but it is always a good idea to educate your employees on when and where to look for mold growth for a possible need for professional cleaning. 

Commercial Water Damage

3/8/2021 (Permalink)

Water Damage happens -- call us!

Commercial Water Damage

When a water damage occurred in this commercial facility, they had a member of the church who recommended us. In this category 3 water damage, SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties were called to clean up the aftermath. A recent flood damage caused this commercial building to flood. This is a photo of the process in the middle of restoration. The air mover, which is a piece of equipment that dries water damaged structure, is set here towards the floor.

In a category 3 water damage, part of the structure impacted had to be removed before the drying process could take place. Category 3 water damages create contamination that must be removed to make the structure safe to restore. 

This building used our reconstruction team too to help with the put back. Since the insulation and so much of the drywall had to be cut out. Our team was there to help!

Highly Trained Team

2/26/2021 (Permalink)

Not only are our technicians highly trained and certified, but so is our marketing team. Our team that interacts with the community, meets with your agents, and goes above and beyond for their customers. 

They go out on job sites, they do technician duties on days when extra help is needed, and a million other tasks that help get your home back to "Like it never even happened." 

The whole team is highly trained and works together to make sure your water, fire, mold, or other damages are taken care of in the most efficient and quality way possible. 

Trust our team at SERVPRO of Pulaski and Laurel Counties to be here to help when you need it most. We are here day or night and 365 days of the year. We know that water and fire damages do not take a break, and neither do we.

Fire Damage Restoration- Soft Contents Division

2/25/2021 (Permalink)

Fire Damage and Contents Restoration

After severely charred objects get taken out and discarded, our SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel technicians work towards cleaning off soot residue.

Since smoke can penetrate deeply into substances, unpleasant aromas could still exist after removing the items that have been impacted by smoke odor. When foul smells are still present, we take further steps to deodorize your building materials and contents.

The deodorization process includes several different techniques that work in various ways to provide more pleasant aromas.

We want to take care of your beloved home items that need deodorization and odor removal. We know that smoke and fire damage can be traumatizing and you want your home and contents clean as soon as possible. We are here to help 24/7 and 365 to help our customers.
 

Ice Dam Preparation

2/22/2021 (Permalink)

Think you have an ice dam? Call us today!

After all this ice and snow, it's time to thaw out.
That is a good thing for the roads, but not for your home.

Have you heard of an Ice Dam?

Be on the lookout for these types of melting ice situations. They could cause your home more damages and severe water damage.

An ice dam is when water gets stuck under ice that is on the edge of your home that may have not melted. The heat in an attic causes the water to go through the wall and ceiling. This causes a lot of damage and makes moisture leak into the home.

We are here, we are prepared, and we have our team standing by and ready to help you and your home or business.

Flooded Living Room in London, KY

11/19/2020 (Permalink)

When a homeowner who had used us several times before called in a water damage to her home at 1 a.m. -- we were there in an hour. 

We loaded up our crew and equipment to head to our customers home. Unfortunately, a washer had been left on before they went to bed that night and the hose disconnected filling their downstairs living room with four inches of water. 

Our crews worked overnight for this customer by getting all the water out. Then, we had to cut two inches into the drywall from the bottom to begin airing out the walls and insulation. 

This customer had to have equipment for the next week, and new flooring in the living room, but she was impressed at how much we saved her home from water damages and repairs. 

When a water damage occurs letting the professionals SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties do their jobs, makes the aftermath much easier to handle for you and your home. 

Call us today for help with your emergency water damage needs, we are open 24/7 and 365 days. Our hero technicians are here for you on weekends and holidays. Water damages do not wait for weekdays and neither do we!

Marketing Team Excellence

11/13/2020 (Permalink)

Call any of our marketing team today to help you with your water, fire, mold, and other emergency damage needs.

When you have an emergency, you want a team who can help you. Our marketing team has achieved a high level of excellence this year. We want to take this time to recognize them.

A big congratulations is in order for our marketing team! They won Marketing MVP for our entire SERVPRO trainership.

We are so proud of how hard they have worked during this uncertain year! Congratulations to each member of the team for the fantastic results. 2020 has been anything but easy-- our team has worked their tails off to succeed and help others!

When an emergency damage hits, you want a team that is efficient and professional. Our team in each office knows how to help you. They are knowledgeable, trained, and officially, some of the best in the business.

A higher level of clean

11/10/2020 (Permalink)

Let us help your business be #SERVPROCleaned.

It's true, especially now--

Customers expect a higher level of clean from businesses.

Beyond the standard cleaning protocols we know your business is implementing, take an additional step to make sure all your locations have received a higher cleaning standard with Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned.

We have a variety of services that we can utilize to make your business clean. Below are a list of services that we offer to keep everything clean: 

• Air Ducts & HVAC
• Biohazard
• Carpet & Upholstery
• Ceiling, Floors & Walls
• Certified SERVPRO Cleaned
• Drapes & Blinds
• Odor Removal
• Sewage & Toilet Overflow
• Trauma & Crime Scene
• Vandalism & Graffiti
• Building Services
• Commercial Cleaning Services

The world has changed what it means to be clean, so let customers and employees know that SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties, the nation’s #1 choice in cleanup and restoration, was there with a higher cleaning standard, Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned.

Visit our website, for more information on our program. We want you to make the best decision for your home or business. 

https://www.SERVPROpulaskilaurelcounties.com/certified-SERVPRO-cleaned

Serving our Community for over 15 years

11/7/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO franchises have been around a long time, and SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties has been around for over 15 years. 

Tony and Julie Roberts began this business together in a small London shop in downtown London. Now they own a large system in the industrial park of London. They have come a long way together and continue to build the Here to Help® brand daily. 

Their team has grown to several other counties and even states, but they continue to remember that small London office where it all began. 

During this time of the year, we are all thankful for what we have during these trying times. We are beyond thankful for our Here to Help green team, and all that we have done to help our customers and clients this year. 

We hope 2021 brings even more success and help to the community for water, fire, mold, and other cleaning services. We are always here to help! 

Mold Testing: What's that?

11/2/2020 (Permalink)

Mold testing for your home or business!

Once you discover mold in your home, the next step is to call SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties for mold testing. Our office is licensed to perform mold inspections and has developed a protocol.

We perform a visual inspection that includes photo documentation of all mold growth. If the visual inspection uncovers mold growth, no further testing is needed. If mold is present, it will need removal and remediation. Air and surface samples are taken from every room in the house or apartment along with a laboratory report to explain the findings, only if needed.

After the results come in--

One of our inspectors sits down with each customer to explain not just the results, but every step we took during the inspection.

Also, we provide an estimate of what steps we take to treat and remove the mold along with how much each task costs. We want to provide the best possible solution for your home or business.

Call our office today to schedule your mold testing!

We can help with Mold Damage

10/16/2020 (Permalink)

Mold problems? Let us help!

The most common reasons for mold growth are humidity, water leaks, and condensation.  Condensation generally occurs in the atmosphere when warm air rises, cools, and loses its capacity to hold vapor. As a result, excess water vapor condenses to form cloud droplets. Those droplets can create a mold issue.

When you suspect you have mold damage, it is best to call a professional. Mold damage can create a lot of issues down the road if not taken care of right away.

Mold is known for hiding and usually grows behind the walls and out of sight. Mold likes these spaces because they hold large amounts of humid moist air. To find mold, most of the time you will need to have a professional preform an invasive inspection.

Hire a professional--

You want a professional who knows what to look for and why. When mold is present there are certain measures you have to take to make sure it is properly removed.

Call our offices today!

If you suspect you may have a mold problem call the professionals at SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties today. We offer mold testing so we can help you in the most efficient and effective way possible. 

Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned

10/5/2020 (Permalink)

For details or quote, visit our website. #SERVPROcleaned

The world has changed what it means to be clean, so let customers and employees know that SERVPRO® of Madison, Rockcastle, Garrard, & Lincoln Counties, the nation’s #1 choice in cleanup and restoration, was there with a higher cleaning standard, Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned.

When you call someone to do a disinfectant clean, you want to know that when they are done, it's clean!

We have done several cleanings in our local area, and not only homes and businesses. 

Recently, we took part in local golf scrambles and cleaned all the carts before the golf scramble started. The patrons loved that we made sure that they could have a fun day, free of worry, because they knew it was Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned. 

For details or quote, visit: https://bit.ly/3iOIsnn
#SERVPROcleaned

Fire Extinguisher Refresher

9/29/2020 (Permalink)

Follow these tips for fire safety!

Do you have a home fire extinguisher?

There are important steps to take in protecting your family and home from an unexpected fire emergency. One of those ways is to have a fire extinguisher on hand and ready. It's not enough to just have a fire extinguisher, you have to know how to properly use it. Using the the acronym P.A.S.S. is one of the best ways to learn how to accurately use it:

• PULL the pin
• AIM the nozzle at the base of the fire
• SQUEEZE the handle to release the fire extinguishing agent
• SWEEP the nozzle from side to side until the fire appears to be out

Use these P.A.S.S. tips to safely and effectively use the fire extinguisher in your home. 

Don't forget the water!

9/22/2020 (Permalink)

Going on vacation? 

When you are going on a trip with family or with friends, you make a list of things to pack or do before you leave. Most of the items on that list have to do with pets, or neighbors, or checklists of what to bring. You pack up your items for a great week, or weeks, away from home. You have a great time with friends or family, and it can all be ruined in a matter of minutes when you return home. When you open that front door and there is water four inches high in your basement or living room:

Did you put your home water supply on that all too important list? 

In a lot of cases, we see water damages because folks have forgotten to turn their water off before they take a vacation or extended trip. It is always a good reminder to turn your water heater OFF. 

When you turn your water off, you take the pressure off the house. You are much less likely to come to emergency damages, if you have turned your water off.

Keep up to date on electrical wiring and water shut-offs before you leave for an extended vacation. We are always here to help during your emergencies. But, if you follow our tips, there may be less of those for you to have to worry about. 

Enjoy that vacation or trip with family and friends, but do not forget the water coursing through the pipes of your home. Put "remember the water" at the top of your next vacay check-list! 

Fire Damage Board-Ups

9/8/2020 (Permalink)

Call us today if your home or business needs a board-up.

Missing windows or doors or parts of your home/business after a fire damage? 

The term "board-up" may have been used when talking to your insurance company after a fire damage has occurred. You may have even heard it said by the firefighters. The term relates to securing your home after it has been damaged by fire.

When your home or business has been damaged by a fire, it can seem overwhelming. There can be windows, doors, or other parts of your home that are "showing" to the world after a fire. Weather damage and other irritants that you do not want in your home can be impacted by not fixing this issue. We are here to help!

We offer a board-up service that can help protect your home from unwanted attention from weather, insects, etc. When you are worried about rebuilding your home, let us worry about protecting it while you go through the process. 

We are here to help with your board-up damages after a fire. Call our offices today for more information.

Firefighter Appreciation

9/2/2020 (Permalink)

We appreciate the firefighters in our lives and yours!

There are a lot of people who have fires in their homes in every year. When someone gets a fire, whether it be in their basement, garage, or other parts of their home -- we all call the same person, a firefighter. 

Here at SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties, we see the aftermath of the fire. We clean it, tarp it, and clean out customers homes after a fire damage. However, the people who run into the fire to save us when a fire happens -- are the real heroes. 

We want to give a shout out to all the firefighters out there. The heroes who run into the fire to save us, our pets, and help put the fires out before they spread. 

We truly appreciate the firefighters in our lives. If you see a firefighter today, make sure to turn and thank them! 

Two Hurricanes --Storm Damage Preparedness

8/24/2020 (Permalink)

There are two hurricanes headed for the south in the upcoming days. We may not have to deal with the actual hurricane damage in our area in the coming days, but our storm team is ready to go. 

When storms hit in other others, especially hurricanes or tropical storms, our team is always prepared and ready. When storms occur they bring with them flooding, wind damage, and other damages that equal up to some major changes in a community. With that overflow of help needed, different SERVPROs from around the United States will call on franchises that are close to them to come help their community. 

With these two new hurricanes about to hit in one area --we have several teams on standby. Our equipment is loaded and our supplies have been replenished. When our customers go through something as traumatic as a storm event, they need trained technicians who can help them quickly and efficiently. 

SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties is here to help when you need it most.

Commercial HVAC Cleaning

8/19/2020 (Permalink)

What else can we do?

You probably know that we clean water, fire, and mold --but, did you know we do commercial cleanings too.

Our commercial cleaning team is ready for whatever happens. We offer commercial cleanings for your business. Our trained technicians know how to handle projects that are big and small. Our team can handle it all.  

Here are a few questions to ask if you think your business is ready for a commercial cleaning:

• Noticed papers curling up?
• Does the office feel damp?

Call our offices today for pricing information! We are not a one size fits all --pricing is determined on the size and other factors of your HVAC unit. Call us today for more information and see how we can help you and your business.

Commercial Cleanings: What can we do for you?

8/19/2020 (Permalink)

What can we do for you and your business?

We want to help! We have a variety of services that are here to help you and your business. We offer a wide array of things to make your business more clean. Check out our newest offer--the Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned program (CSC). 

Our cleaning services include the following:

• Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned (CSC)
• Air ducts and HVAC
• Bio Hazard and Sewer 
• Trauma and Crime Scene 
• Carpet and Upholstery 
• Drapes and Blinds 
• Ceilings, Walls, and Hard Floors 
• Oder Removal and Deodorization 
• Vandalism 

Our Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned consultation offers a free consultation for you and your business. We want to keep your business safe and clean for your employees and customers. Please call us to see how we can help you and your business today. 

How to handle the mess after the storm?

8/11/2020 (Permalink)

After the storm, call SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties.

Storm and Hurricane Season are Here!

Every year tornadoes cost about $400 million in damage across the United States every year, with an average cost of $8,179 per house. We want you and your family to be prepared, follow these tips to stay safe during this storm season.

• The best way to be prepared for storm damage is to have an insurance policy that covers storm-related damage. Check with your insurance provider to make sure damage from wind, lightning and falling tree branches. You should make sure you are covered now, before the storm comes through. 
• We want you to keep your family safe, so make sure you are prepared by having a family plan. You should have a designated shelter area that is in the basement or ground level. This area should have no windows and enough room for your entire family to stay in for a few hours until the storm is over. In this area you should have essentials such as: includes flashlights, a first aid kit, and blankets for if the power goes out. 
• Having a generator is the best way to get proactive before the storm. You don't want to be buying one after the storm has occurred when everyone is trying to get one too.

Storms are some of the worst weather events to hit your home or business. Stay prepared with these tips. If you need help, after the storm call us. We are here to help!

Roof Damage in Corbin

7/24/2020 (Permalink)

A severe thunderstorm in Corbin, Kentucky caused major roof damage for one family. 

Their roof had several spots of damage from heavy winds during a recent thunderstorm. Our offices were called because one of the family members remembered seeing an ad that we did roof tarping. 

Roof tarping may not seem like much, but when your home has holes in the roof and water spilling in from storm rains --a properly tarped roof can feel like a life saver. 

After our teams came in to tarp the room and protect the rest of the home for more storm damage, our team of trained reconstruction technicians came to help finish up with the little amount of water damage that had entered the home before the homeowners could call us. 

These homeowners were so thankful for the work SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties had done for them and their home. 

They know if a storm occurs again and gives their home roof damages --they can call us!

Water Damage occurs in London, Kentucky Basement

7/21/2020 (Permalink)

Our office is here to help with your water damages in Pulaski and Laurel Counties.

London, KY Water Damage in Basement

When water from a flood came into a family's home in London, Kentucky --they knew who to call. This family drives by our London office, and knew we specialized in water damage cleanup. 

The finished basement had full carpet and a bathroom that were all flooded. The tiles had to come up, along with the carpet and padding. 

The wall had to be cut a few inches because the drywall and insulation were both wet from the water damage leaking into the walls. After our water technicians team set equipment and parts were dried completely --our reconstruction team came to finish the job.

Thankfully, SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties has a reconstruction division. They were able to get our subcontractors information quickly to the customers. We helped coordinate new flooring and new drywall and painters for where we had to cut the wall a few inches up from the standing water. 

Our team of trained technicians and managers helped our customer get their basement back. They knew who would have a plan, who would be there to help, and who would do the job right for the customers. 

Why Dry Ice Blasting?

7/13/2020 (Permalink)

Call us today for more information on your dry ice blasting for a fire damage clean-up.

Why dry ice blasting?

When you have a fire damage, the last problem you want to have is worrying about how it is going to be cleaned. 

There is typical fire cleaning, but sometimes fire damages create a thick char and smoke damage that creates a need for a different type of cleaning.

Dry ice blasting is a type of blasting method that uses dry ice pellets (CO2 in solid form) as the blasting material that cleans off the char and smoke debris. The process is environmentally friendly and provides a fast and effective alternative to traditional methods of cleaning.

Dry Ice Blasting has become the preferred method to remove smoke soot, vaporized synthetic resins, and char. Dry ice blasting can reduce or eliminate the musty burnt smell that results from fire and smoke damages in a home.

Typically, the technician puts on PPE before performing this task depending on the severity of the smoke and char. The ice blast can create a dirty environment once it is blasted off the wall or smoke damaged items. 

In the photo, you can see our technician blasting smoke damage off a fireplace in a basement of a home in Somerset. The process can take several days or weeks to complete depending on the severity of the damages. 

It takes a trained technician to complete this process. We have trained ice blasting technicians to help our customers get their homes back to "Like it never even happened," condition. 

If you home is damaged by fire, call our offices today. We have more information on ice blasting available. 

Unexpected Place that Cause Fire Damages

5/22/2020 (Permalink)

We all know about the kitchen fires, the cigarette fires, and the electrical fires that cause severe damage in homes. There is another kind of fire that causes over 34% of home fires each year: Dryer Vents. Failure to clean these drying vents are causing more and more fire damage in homes each year. 

Dryer vents cause a number of damages in homes. Sometimes we turn the dryer on and go to bed, or leave the home, or sometimes leave for vacation --and our dryers cause fire damages to our homes. When those dryer vents are not properly cleaned out, the particles can sometimes build up and spark a flame.

During holiday weekends, unexpected damages can occur. If you return home and need SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties, call us at 606-877-2160.

Storm Season is Here --and we are Here to Help!

5/22/2020 (Permalink)

It does not matter the time of year, the day of the week, or the hour of the day --when storms call, SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties answers. 

Storm season is upon us, which means we are headed to storm at any time. We manage our teams back home, but also send our production team and production managers onto the scene of the storms. The wind, rain, and storm damage usually need a few other pairs of hands to help with the emergency damages. We begin by getting jobs from the local SERVPRO, and they send us who needs the help. We are on the job site usually within one to two days, depending on travel time. 

We are here to help customers get back on their feet after storms hit the area. 

We know storms do not back down, and neither do we. Call us today at 606-877-2160 for storm assistance. 

Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned – a defensive cleaning program

5/21/2020 (Permalink)

Call us today at 606-877-2160.

Let us help you get back to business

As our communities re-open, we’re all moving back toward a new kind of normal. The expectations of visitors, customers, and employees who come into our establishments have evolved, and staying safe and well is a top concern. The global COVID-19 pandemic has changed what it means to be clean, and we’ve developed a program to help your business meet the new higher standard of clean that is now expected.

Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned is a defensive cleaning program we’re offering to businesses and commercial locations to address the current COVID-19 pandemic. This proactive viral pathogen cleaning program goes well beyond janitorial or carpet cleaning. By choosing Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned, you, your employees, your customers, and your community can rest assured that you’ve selected a higher cleaning standard – you are Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned.

Extensive training and specialized products

As the #1 choice in cleanup and restoration*, we stand on more than 50 years of experience and expertise to help your business become Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned.  Beyond fire & water, SERVPRO professionals are trained and experienced in biohazard decontamination and chemical spills – always adhering to the cleaning and decontamination standards set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local authorities. 

From formulating and creating our proprietary cleaning products, like SERVPROXIDE, at our headquarters in Gallatin, TN, to taking the utmost care while disinfecting, we will ensure you and your business are set up to inspire consumer confidence as the economy continues to reopen.

3 C’s – Consult, Clean, and Certify

When the stakes are this high, you want a partner who has developed an industry leading, proprietary training program, cleaning solutions, and remediation processes over decades. We’ve cleaned up some of the most challenging biohazards imaginable. Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned reflects our unique experiences and capabilities. The program is grounded with our unique 3 C’s: Consult, Clean, and Certify.

• Consult – Every business is different, which is why you’ll be assigned a Cleaning Protocol Consultant who understands your business and will create a cleaning program to meet your specific needs. This program will be developed based on your business type, size of space, amount of high frequency touchpoints, foot traffic and congestion points.
• Clean – Based on your specific business needs, your location will undergo a thorough, deep clean, using exclusive cleaning products, according to protocols set forth by the CDC. Our employees have years of experience, and we will go beyond the scope of work that regular janitorial staff perform. Cleanup procedures generally include cleaning of porous and non-porous surfaces, disinfecting of non-porous surfaces, cleaning and disinfecting of equipment, tools, and/or supplies used for cleanup process, and disposal of hazardous materials.  In the event of a suspected or confirmed COVID-19 event, we will be there cleaning within 24 hours to ensure you get back to business as quickly as possible. 
• Certify - Once your business location has been Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned, you will gain access to proprietary signage, digital emblems, and other collateral that communicates that you’ve selected a higher standard of clean available to help protect your employees and customers. And because we add the day, month, and year to that proprietary stamp of clean, your guests will know that not only did you choose Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned, but that your location is being cleaned regularly at this standard.

Call today for a Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned consultation

We’re Here to Help – 24 hours a day, seven days a week – until life is back to normal in the communities we all call home.

Call SERVPRO of Pulaski and Laurel Counties today at  606-877-2160 for your Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned consultation.

* #1 Choice in cleanup & restoration based Commercial Attitude & Usage Tracking study. Polling 816 commercial business decision makers on first choice for future needs related to cleanup & restoration work. Study conducted by C&R Research: October 2019

Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned means professionally trained SERVPRO franchises perform the requested cleaning, sanitizing and disinfection services according to proprietary SERVPRO protocols and recognized industry and CDC standards with EPA approved cleaning products to deliver a SERVPRO certified cleaning experience.  Each SERVPRO franchise is independently owned and operated.

Water Damage Equipment: How we can help your home water damage

4/30/2020 (Permalink)

Water Damage Restoration Tools

Water damage restoration involves more than just extracting and drying the wet areas in someone's home. They need to understand the extent of the leak or flooding and the specific requirements of the space. We have specific tools to help identify where and when water damage has taken place. 

SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties uses a range of moisture monitoring and evaluation equipment to determine the scale of the problem. Consistent supervision is essential, as drying equipment requires regular checks and adjustments for optimal results. Our technicians must use this equipment to know when and how the water damage has dried.


Moisture Meters
Moisture meters are one of the first pieces of equipment our technicians would use during a water damage. However, they are excellent at detecting hidden leaks and areas of concealed moisture. 

To figure out what is causing the surface of the wall to feel cold and wet, the technicians have to take measurements. They may insert the reader a short distance into the plaster or drywall. 

Infrared Cameras
In most cases, the source of the moisture is evident. It comes from a cracked pipe, a blocked drain, an overflowing toilet, or some other residential emergency. In cases where it is not clear, infrared cameras are good at detecting tell-tale changes in surface temperature.

Borescopes
The borescope has a lot in common with the pinhole reader, but it is a little more high-tech. However, instead of there being a sensitive component at one end, there is an eyepiece. It gets inserted inside a surface, where a leak is suspected. The area where damage has occurred could be inside a duct, an HVAC system, a plaster wall, or behind a cabinet.

No matter what piece of equipment is used, SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties is here to help with your water damages! 

Now is the time to prepare!

4/30/2020 (Permalink)

From pandemic preparation to emergency damage response: 

As we have all seen recently within the pandemic, planning is key to fighting any emergency.

Right now is the perfect opportunity to review your emergency plan. Emergencies can happen unexpectedly in any community. Tornado outbreaks, river floods, flash floods, historic earthquakes, and even water main breaks and power outages in U.S. cities affecting millions of people for days at a time. 

The more you know about what to do in an emergency, the more confident and secure you will feel in your abilities to manage through a disaster. Preparation is the key to making it through any size disaster, whether it is a small water leak, a large fire, or an area flood. 

Now is the time to create your plan. We have emergency readiness profiles to help your business stay prepared. Call your local SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties at 606-877-2160 to help you create your plan to be ready!

Re-Open Cleaning for the London, Somerset, Corbin, or surrounding areas

4/24/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties at 606-877-2160.

Re-Opening Cleaning Services

We are prepared during this unprecedented time to clean and disinfect your home or business according to the protocols set forth by the CDC.

We have years of experience in dealing with biological contaminants, and we will go beyond the scope of work that regular janitorial staff perform on a daily basis. Our professionals are trained to perform a proactive cleanup that involves facility or structure cleaning and disinfection. Cleanup procedures generally include cleaning of porous and non-porous surfaces, disinfecting of non-porous surfaces, cleaning and disinfecting of equipment, tools, and/or supplies used for cleanup process, and disposal of waste.

We offer an electrostatic spraying to help reach other areas that are not easily reached by regular cleanup procedures. 

The CDC encourages cleaning of high-touch surfaces such as counters, tabletops, doorknobs, light switches, bathroom fixtures, toilets, phones, keyboards, tablets and tables. Other spaces mentioned in the CDC’s guidance for commercial spaces include:

• Kitchen/Food Areas
• Bathrooms
• Schools/Classrooms
• Offices
• Retail Spaces
• Water Fountains
• Shelving/Racks
• Sales Counters
• Carpets and Rugs
• Stair Handrails
• Elevator Cars
• Playground Equipment
• Fitness Equipment

If your office or commercial space need cleaning during the re-opening phases, give SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties a call at 606-877-2160.

Who to trust with dealing with a fire or smoke damage in your home?

4/23/2020 (Permalink)

Fire damage can leave you reeling from considerable losses that may be hard to recoup depending on how long you wait to remedy the problem. After contacting first responders to handle a fire accident, the next call should be to a professional fire damage restoration service. The time you wait to have a restoration company to come and clear up the resulting destruction will dictate how bad the situation gets.

Smoke damage and soot damage will continue to devastate your property the longer it goes uncleared. The advanced equipment and techniques that restoration services utilize are a few reasons to call a fire cleanup crew. However, you must be certain that the people responsible for the restoration process are suitable. Even though you may not have enough time to do proper research, keep a few tips in mind:

• Range of Service
• Certifications
• Experience
• Training

Trust your local SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties with your fire or smoke damage. Call today for more information at 606-877-2160.

How to Handle a Fire Damage in Your Home

4/16/2020 (Permalink)

Fires can be devastating.

They can can do a lot of damage to your home. Here are a few DO's and DON'T's for handling a fire or smoke damage in your home or business.

What To Do After A Fire

• Limit movement in the home to prevent soot particles from being embedded into upholstery and carpets.
• Keep hands clean so as not to further soil upholstery, walls and woodwork.
• Place clean towels or old linens on rugs, upholstery and carpet traffic areas.
• If electricity is off, empty freezer and refrigerator and prop doors open.
• Wash houseplants on both sides of leaves.
• Change HVAC filter.

What NOT To Do After A Fire

• Don't attempt to wash any walls or painted surfaces or shampoo carpet or upholstery.
• Don't attempt to clean any electrical appliances that may have been close to fire, heat or water.
• Don't turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet. The wiring may be damaged.
• Don't send garments to an ordinary dry cleaner. Improper cleaning may set smoke odor.

If you have a fire or smoke damage emergency in your home, call SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties today at 606-877-2160.

SERVPRO Storm Team on the road again!

4/16/2020 (Permalink)

This year has brought a lot of national events, weather and other. These events severely impact the lives of those in the storms path. 

A high damage tornado came through Chattanooga, Tennessee in April of 2020. Our storm team immediately reached out to help our fellow neighbors. 

One of our owners, headed south to help communities impacted by this tornado. He immediately was on the scene to help customers with water, roof, contents, and other emergency damages. 

A day later our team arrived to begin work and help these customer and get water out of their homes, tarp roof's, and other projects. 

We still have local technicians available, but our team travels all over the U.S. to help other communities who have been impacted by weather events. 

If you need help with storm damage, call your local SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties today. 

Emergency Water Damage is our thing --even if it's 3 a.m.

4/10/2020 (Permalink)

My house is flooded and it's 3 a.m. -- what do I do?

A water damage can occur at any time of the year; whether it be a leaky or burst pipe, toilet overflow, a broken-water supply line, flood or wind driven rain. 

When your home is inches deep in water knowing who to call when a water damage occurs can be key to timely mitigation damage to your property. Our staff is ready for whatever happens 24/7, 365 days a year. We respond to a water damage emergencies at any time of the day or night. If you have standing water in your home, we will come to you to help with your water damage in your home or business.

With our trained professionals technicians, we are able to effectively dry out the structure of your home or commercial space. Our crews respond quickly, minimizing the damage within home or commercial buildings. They know exactly what kind of equipment and products to use on your home during the time of a water damage. 

SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties is here to help, even in the middle of the night.

Be Ready: Emergency Ready Profiles

4/10/2020 (Permalink)

Storms can happen at any time to your home or business. 

No matter where you live, it is important to be informed and prepared for any natural disaster that may occur. Natural disasters often strike without warning, leaving behind a trail of destruction and devastation. Though Mother Nature's disasters are often unpredictable, there are steps you can take to ensure you are prepared.

We can help!

Contact SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties to create an Emergency READY Profile (ERP) for your property. Our ERP's serves as a quick reference document, detailing important building and contact information for your property in the event of an emergency. The ERP is an ideal supplement to any existing preparedness plan, or may be used as a standalone document. Knowing what to do and who to call in advance is the key to timely mitigation, and can minimize the effects of any weather-related disaster, water, or fire damage to your business.

ERP's can be in an app or paper form. These variety of ways offered are for different customers who need a specific format. These ERP's keep information on contacts, police and fire departments, utility companies, and many other contacts you may need in time of an emergency.

Call us today to help: 606-877-2160.

What to Expect When You Call for Water Damage Help

4/5/2020 (Permalink)

What to Expect

When you call, we will ask several questions regarding your water damage emergency. These questions will help us determine what equipment and resources to bring, including how many trained SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties Professionals may be needed.

Our SERVPRO Representative (usually our Job File Coordinator) will ask several questions:

• Your name and contact information
• Your insurance information (if applicable)
• The street address of the water-damaged home or business
• When did the flooding or water damage occur?
• What caused the water damage (if known)?
• Is there electricity available (on-site)?

We try to get as much information as we can so we can start the process sooner to get the water out of your home. We are open 24/7, so even if you speak to another representative at our call center, the information will still get to our local Production Manager who will dispatch a team to help. 

Certified Water Damage Experts

3/30/2020 (Permalink)

Call our trained team today at 606-877-2160.

Tony and Julie Roberts started their London office many years ago. They have been trained professionals in the water damage industry even longer. They started their business going from customer home to customer home cleaning up flooded basements, smoke filled homes, and commercial water losses. 

Both have several certifications including water mitigation, fire mitigation, commercial and large loss. 

Our owners are trained in so many fields so that they can pass along this knowledge to our team of technicians. Our technicians get top training because they learn it from true professionals. Water damage can occur at any time --trust a true water damage specialist to help your family get back in your home safely and efficiently. 

Our owners not only have a lot of training under their belts, but they even won Kentucky Franchise of the Year in 2017 with co-owner Mike Parsons. The owners acceptance speech included this quote, "Our team worked through storms and burst pipes working long hours to bring our customers the best service possible. We have a dedicated team of office, production, and marketing members that work tirelessly throughout the year to make our franchise shine!"

Call our trained team today to help with all of your water, fire, and mold needs. 

Why is Storm Water dangerous?

3/24/2020 (Permalink)

During storm season, there are a variety of variables to be concerned about for your property. When water damage occurs, it can mean several different things for you, your family, or your business. One thing many customers do not think about are the different categories of water. Category 3 water being the most dangerous. 

What is Category 3 Water?

Category 3 water, or black water, is dirty. It can contain:

• Dangerous microbes, bacteria or fungi
• Harmful chemicals
• Sewage
• Dirt or debris from the ground
  
  

During this kind of water emergency, our technicians wear Personal Protective Equipment or PPE. PPE must be worn before entering or handling the flood water. 

How Do You Handle Category 3 Water?

Our hero technicians are trained and certified to remove the water, tear out items that cannot be saved and disinfect every affected surface that remains before replacing the floor, walls and ceiling that were removed.

The first step is extraction of the contaminated water. A pump that removes both water and debris will likely be used.  They dry and sanitize everything that the black water touched.  After the water damage is cleaned in a safe and protected way, our construction team can rebuild the items that were discarded during the cleanup/

When your building becomes a victim of flood water, it is important to take every step necessary to ensure the safety of everyone in the building. Keep people away from Category 3 water, and let the experts handle the rest.

What is IICRC?

3/24/2020 (Permalink)

Trust us, an IICRC certified restoration company!

What is the IICRC Organization?

The IICRC is the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification, a non-profit organization for the cleaning and restoration industry. The IICRC, originally named the International Institute of Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Inc. (IICUC).

The purpose of the IICRC is to keep integrity and respect in the service industry. Our company takes great pride in making sure we treat our customers in the best way possible. IICRC also provides extra training and certifications for our technicians and employees. 

We have great value in being a part of such an important industry. IICRC values respect and integrity and makes sure that the service industry follows suit with those standards and values. 

Trust us SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties, an IICRC certified restoration company!

SERVPRO hero team member completes Infection Control Risk Assessment

3/23/2020 (Permalink)

Marketing Manager, Dustin Manager, certified with Infection Control Risk Management.

Our marketing manager recently completed an online course for Infection Control and Risk Management. This course helps educate our team on how to keep patient safety at the forefront of anything we clean. 

During the times of uncertainty, our team has taken extra steps to help our customers stay safe. We are working in several different commercial spaces during the viral pathogen proactive cleaning. Our team is ready to help customers by continuing our education with different certification such as this one. 

We are taking several other online courses to help during this viral pathogen outbreak. We want to be ready for whatever happens. Our proactive cleaning measures are further certified by these certifications. 

If you need proactive cleaning, call our local offices today. SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties is here to help! 

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Why we have it, and why we use it?

3/19/2020 (Permalink)

Why use PPE?

During seasons of major events, what is brought to forefront of everyones mind is how to keep workers who have to stay on the front lines, safe. The answer: PPE. 

The use of PPE is important for a few reasons most notably, the safety of our staff and the safety and sanitation of the property we are working with and the customers we are working for at the time. 

We do daily and weekly assurances that our staff is trained in proper use and knowledge of PPE. We make this a main priority because without our technicians, we cannot do our jobs for our customers. This allows them to be safe and focus on the job at end, rather than worry about exposure to possibly toxic materials. When our staff knows they are safe, they can focus on providing a superior service to our customers.

We value our employees and the safety of others on the job sites. 

Why PPE, you ask? We could not do our jobs without it. 

Corbin Wellness Center

3/17/2020 (Permalink)

Call us today for more information or to schedule your own cleaning at 606-877-2160!

SERVPRO is here to help minimize the spread of germs with proactive cleaning! At SERVPRO, we adhere to the highest cleaning and sanitization standards, making us the #1 choice for cleanup and restoration. We have the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to keep our team safe and administer the products effectively. 

We're capable of cleaning and disinfecting:

• Churches
• Schools
• Gyms
• Offices and more!
  

This weekend we worked with a local gym in Corbin, Kentucky with proactive cleaning for their commercial space. They were concerned about the health of their space for their patrons. SERVPRO of Pulaski and Laurel Counties knows how to help industrial businesses with making their space clean. 

Call us today for more information or to schedule your own cleaning at 606-877-2160!

WInFirst Bank Takes a Step Towards Protection

3/17/2020 (Permalink)

We are here to help partner with our local communities.

WinFirst Bank is a recent commercial building in Kentucky that we have been a part of helping disinfect during this season of viral pathogens. 

SERVPRO of Pulaski and Laurel Counties is here to help clean to help ease the minds of your customers and employees. 

Specialized Training

We are prepared to clean and disinfect your home or business, according to protocols set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. We have years of experience in dealing with biological contaminants, and we will go beyond the scope of work that regular janitorial staff perform on a daily basis.

The CDC encourages cleaning of high-touch surfaces such as counters, tabletops, doorknobs, light switches, bathroom fixtures, toilets, phones, keyboards, tablets and tables. Other spaces mentioned in the CDC’s guidance for commercial spaces include:

• Kitchen/Food Areas
• Bathrooms
• Schools/Classrooms
• Offices
• Retail Spaces
• Water Fountains
• Shelving/Racks
• Sales Counters
• Carpets and Rugs
• Stair Handrails
• Elevator Cars
• Playground Equipment
• Fitness Equipment

Call your local Kentucky SERVPRO of Pulaski and Laurel Counties at 606-877-2160.

Quarantine Safety Tips

3/17/2020 (Permalink)

During quarantine, most people are going to be home more often than they usually would be any given week. 

They may partake in an increase of activities that might normally be reserved for a weekend. Fires in the home occur more often than one would think. During everyones time at home, we are bringing you some tips to keep your home safe. You may decide to cook more often since people cannot go outside. 

• Always watch your stove and oven --never leave them unattended while on. 

This may be a time for you catch up on some much needed laundry time. 

• Make sure to clean out your dryer vents after every other cycle or every cycle depending not the size of the load. If dryer vents get clogged with fuzz, they can overheat and cause a fire. 

We have also been dealing with cold to mild temperatures during this home quarantine. Please consider the type of heater you are using to warm your home. 

• Do NOT leave heaters unattended or around furniture or blankets. It's not a good practice to use them in the bathroom, so try to refrain from that as well. 

We are here to help during this time, and we offer proactive cleaning services to commercial and residential businesses. Keep safe Kentucky! 

Set Goals, Get Rewards --SERVPRO Way

3/6/2020 (Permalink)

Why choose SERVPRO? We set goals, and we reward our team members when they hit those goals.

At SERVPRO, we try to let our employees know we appreciate them daily. Last year, we created an initiative to reward our employees for going above and beyond in their daily work. As a service company, we pride ourselves on being the best for our customers. We believe the method to get out the door by 8:30 lets us get to our customers as soon as we can every day.

Our technicians are loaded for the day and out the door by 8:30 --if they keep this up for a month with no one going over they get a straight cash bonus. Our employees this month hit their goal for the second time.

We set goals, and we reward our team members when they hit those goals. The green team is on a roll. Go team! 

Time To Spring Forward and Change Those Fire Alarms

3/5/2020 (Permalink)

It's that time of year when we spring forward. We move our clocks forward an hour, and we change the batteries around our home. The best way to keep your family safe throughout the entire year is to regularly check those smoke/fire alarms. Here are a few tips on how to update your home for the new season:

• Have a smoke alarm on every level of your home and in every bedroom.
• Keep smoke alarms away from windows, doors, walls, or ducts that can stop your alarms from working properly.
• Check your smoke alarm monthly.
• Replace smoke alarm batteries every year, or more if needed.

 If you follow these tips we hope your home does not come in contact with any of these issues. But, we are here to help! SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties is here to help with smoke and fire damage.

Water Damage After the Flood

3/3/2020 (Permalink)

We are here to help 365 - 24/7.

As homeowners in London, Somerset, Corbin, Manchester, and surrounding areas --water damage could occur after a flood or storm. 

Do you know if you have flood coverage on your insurance? 

It is common for homeowners not to have flood damage coverage. Now is the time to double check that policy to see what is covered for your home. There is speculation that we will have a lot of storms this coming spring and summer. Our winter was mild, so it could happen in our area.

When your basement or garage become engulfed in flood waters you will feel much better if you know what your insurance will cover. 

If you find out you have flood damage, before you can check your insurance than SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties is here to help. We offer financing through a professional company to help our customers cover costs. 

Do not feel like you cannot call us to help just because insurance will not cover the costs. Our financing services are used by many to cover water damage costs in your home. 

Call us today to talk to a representation about financing and how we can help you with your water damage from floods or other sources.  

Frozen Pipes: How to Protect Your Home

1/17/2020 (Permalink)

Call your local SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties at 606-877-2160.

It's that time of the year when the temperature drops and creates frozen pipes in your home. The water that is left in the pipes expands when the temperature reaches above freezing and can bust the pipes in your home. Before frozen pipes occur --there are ways to protect your home. 

Check out these tips to keep your home free from water damage this winter season: 

1. Keep the heat on (use precaution when using space heaters, but they help to prevent pipes from freezing)

2.Apply heating tape

3. Add extra insulation to your pipes

4. Keep your cabinets open with pipes exposed underneath

5. Allow the faucet to drip, because running water relieves pressure in the system. 

SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties is here to help with your water damage --if your home is impacted by frozen pipes. London, Somerset, Corbin, and surrounding areas --call your local SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties at 606-877-2160.

Residents of London, Somerset, Corbin, and other areas: Here's how to prevent ice dams from damaging your home this winter!

11/23/2019 (Permalink)

Call our London office today at 606-877-2160 -- if you have more questions about ice dams and how to prevent them in your home.

An ice dam is a problem of house and building maintenance on sloping roofs during cold weather months. Ice dams on roofs tend to occur when accumulated snow on a sloping roof melts and flows down the roof, under the insulating blanket of snow, until it reaches below freezing temperature air. When the melted water reaches the freezing air, ice accumulates, forming a dam, and snow that melts later cannot drain properly through the dam. 

The damages that can happen because of an ice dam can be devastating. Ice dams may result in leaks through the roofing material, possibly resulting in damaged ceilings, walls, roof structure and insulation, damage or injury when the ice dam falls off or from attempts to remove ice dams.

The melting of roof snow comes from two reasons: Heat from inadequate roof insulation and heat leaks, and inadequate ventilation. This condition is called a warm roof and the heat conducted through the roof melts snow on those areas of the roof that are above heated living spaces, but the snow does not melt on roof overhangs. Also, a small amount of ice damming can occur from the normal freeze- thaw cycle melts snow on warm or sunny days.

The trick is to keep your roof cold. You want to avoid ice dams occurring to your home or business. To keep your roof cold, follow these three steps:

1. Stop warm air from reaching your attic and roof. This typically stems from air leaks through your ceiling into your attic.  
2. Go into your attic and check the depth of your attic insulation. 
3. Attic ventilation draws in cold outdoor air and flushes out warmer attic air, cooling the attic and the roof in the process. If you don’t have enough ventilation in your attic this could be causing ice dams and you might want to look into adding come ventilation vents.

It can be hard to make your home "ice dam ready," but SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties is here to help with reconstruction needs to winterize your home.

It's that Holly Jolly Time of year Again

11/21/2019 (Permalink)

SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties is here to help with all your cleaning, and tree cleaning, needs for your home. Our number is 606-877-2160.

The Holiday Season is here! 

It's time to get your Christmas trees out of storage and back into your living room. Most people use artificial tree during the holiday season. When something has been put away in storage for most of the year --it can collect dust, mold, or other particles you do not want in the house with your family. 

Here are a few cleaning tips to use this season to make your tree troubles "Like it never even happened:" 

Dust

One of the foremost necessities in cleaning an artificial Christmas tree is to remove any dust clinging to its branches and needles. Using a static cling cloth, gently wipe it along the branches. 

Shake with Salt

If your tree needs something a bit more intensive, use some salt from your kitchen. This is a method that is effective for small trees or larger trees that come apart into smaller pieces. Add small trees or tree pieces to a large bag with a handful or two of Kosher salt, then vigorously shake. The salt will act as an abrasive cleaner, scrubbing away any dirt from branches. 

A Wash Down

For heavy cleaning, a light dusting won't be enough. At the start of decorating season, carefully wipe each branch down with a gentle, wet sponge. This will pick up the dust and dirt that settled between the needles while the tree was in storage. 

Deodorization

After your tree is clean, you'll still need to deodorize it from time to time. You can hide a scented air freshener intended in the branches of your tree to give it a seasonal scent. It's also a good idea to spritz the branches with an air freshener to keep the basement or storage scent away.

Professional Services

If you are too busy this holiday season to clean your tree, call a professional. SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties is here to help with all your cleaning, and even tree cleaning, needs for your home. 

Veteran's Initiative with SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties

11/12/2019 (Permalink)

We love being part of a team that puts our Veteran's first.

“Honor to the soldier and sailor everywhere, who bravely bears his country's cause. Honor, also, to the citizen who cares for his brother in the field and serves, as he best can, the same cause.”
? Abraham Lincoln

SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties cares about our veterans. We do several events a year to honor local veterans. Our corporate offices who were bought by Blackstone in 2019 started a Blackstone Veterans Initiative. They made the following statement for our individual franchises: 

"SERVPRO is proud to announce our commitment to our service men and women!  We recognize that several of the jobs performed in the franchise are aligned with the duties carried out by our military veterans.  SERVPRO has committed to assist our franchises with more resources to aid them in finding, interviewing and hiring veterans to become part of your franchise team."

We are so excited to be a part of a team that honors and recognizes our service men and women. At our local franchise, we have already began taking strides to honor those, past and present, in uniform.  Keep an eye out on our Facebook page on Veteran's Day to see the Veteran's that already work for us. 

Veteran's Day Appreciation

11/9/2019 (Permalink)

Enter SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties Veteran's Day contest on our Facebook page.

We love to honor our first responders and veterans. This Veteran's Day we are giving away a turkey to veteran's. 

SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties continues every day to honor our veteran's in the area. 

Every year we use a local contest to support our veterans. On our Facebook page we have created a contest for our followers to particulate in for the special people in their lives. 

All they have to do is tag a veteran they love on our Facebook post and share the post. One veteran will be chosen on Veteran's Day. 

On this day and everyday, SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties salutes those heroes who stood in the greatest times of need and continue to stand strong in the face of disaster. These heroes are the first responders and veterans who keep our communities safe in trying times. 

Give back and make a difference in your community this year.  

Heavy Foot Traffic this Holiday Season

11/4/2019 (Permalink)

Don't forget to call your carpet cleaning specialists, SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties.

During the holiday season your carpet will receive more foot traffic than normal. When this happens, it's hard to be happy with what you see once your guests have left for the night. 

When your family and friends are going in and out of your home these next few months, keep SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties in mind. 

You may not realize that we not only clean up water and fire damage, but we clean carpets, upholstery, and HVAC. Our trained hero technicians know all the right techniques to clean up any stains and spots on your home furniture.

Do not throw out your stained couch or get frustrated trying to clean your carpets on your own. Call us today. We are local in your area and we can clean it before your the next round of holiday guests pulls into your driveway. 

Why SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties- We're Local!

10/28/2019 (Permalink)

Trust the vendor who is local to be there for you during a water or fire damage.

Why choose SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties as your restoration vendor? 

We are local!

When you have a water damage at 3 in the morning the vendor you can count on it SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties. We are here for your 24/7 and 365 days a year. It will not take days or weeks for us to get to you. We have a promise to our customers. 

You want a real person to speak to when you are going through an emergency that is a part of your community. Our employees not only work, but live in your surrounding areas. 

It is like working with a member of the family instead of a stranger in your home. 

Trust the vendor who is local to be there for you during a water or fire damage. 

SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties provides Problem Resolution Assistance.

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We are here to help 24/7 and 365 days a year for your fire and water damages.

Another one of the reason that SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties is the right restoration vendor choice is Problem Resolution Assistance.

Incidents Occur During Emergencies!

They’re part of loss management. The key to problem resolution is to react quickly and solve the problem. We provides highly trained customer service representatives that
understand your needs. Problems do happen, but
we help solve the issues as quickly as they arise. We’ll work toward a solution.

We have effective vendor training, file documentation audits, field supervision, and corporate supervision. 

Residents of London, Somerset, Middlesboro, Corbin and more: trust us to be the primary restoration company to come to your needs for fire, smoke, and water restoration. We are here to help 24/7 and 365 days a year.

Basement Flooding After Weekend Rains

10/2/2019 (Permalink)

Do not let this become your home. Call us today!

A flood occurred in London, Kentucky. 

The homeowners were not home for the weekend. The flooding began through an non-insulated window in the garage. The water leaked into the garage and as the rain continued through the weekend the water leaked into the bedrooms in the basement of the home. 

The homeowners came home after the weekend to several inches of water in their home. 

They had to call SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties immediately. We sent a team out to their home. They sucked up the water that was still standing in some rooms. They began moving contents out of the home and drying them. After that the technicians set up air-movers and dehumidifiers to begin drying the home. 

After a week of drying the home was dried out and ready to move contents back into the home. The flooring did not have to be replaced because it was all concrete. The drywall was cut 2 feet up and was ready for the contractors to install drywall. The homeowners were happy to not have standing water anymore in their home. 

They said next time they would call us again to help with their water damages. 

If you need SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties, anytime 365 and 24/7.

Safety Tips to prevent Fire Damage this Fall

9/30/2019 (Permalink)

Keep your house safe from fire damage this fall.

It's that time of year when summer turns to fall and with that comes fireplaces, heater use, fire damages, and needing a fire safety plan. We want your home and family to be safe this fall. SERVPRO® of Pulaski & Laurel Counties brings you safety tips to prevent fire in your home. 

Be aware when burning wood in your fireplace or wood stove.

• Have your chimney and flue cleaned by a professional. Buildup in your chimney can create a perfect storm for fire damages. 
• Clean your wood-stove and remove any clutter that has accumulated on or near the stove or fireplace. You want to make sure nothing can catch fire. 

Test your smoke alarms and CO₂ detectors.

It is that time of year to change your CO2 detectors and smoke/fire alarm batteries. With a heightened chance of fire damage during the fall always keep in mind, when fall hits it is time to change those batteries. 

Make a fire safety plan.

One of the best ways to keep your family safe is to have a plan. When a fire occurs make sure your family is equipped with how and where to go in your home. Fires and smoke from the fire spread quickly, especially with children or senior citizens. Designate a meeting location away from the home where everyone knows to go, so it's easy to see who all has been accounted for from the home. Always make sure you have one person to call the fire department if a fire breaks out in your home. 

We hope you do not have fire damages, and that you follow these safety tips this fall. 

If you need help from fire damage restoration professionals in London, Corbin, Somerset, Pineville, and surrounding areas call SERVPRO® of Pulaski & Laurel Counties at 606-877-2160 today.

Fire Odor Specialists

9/12/2019 (Permalink)

SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties is here to help with your fire and smoke damages.

The Deodorization Process

When fire damage occur in your home --there are other aspects that can be damaging to your home and contents inside your home. 

Soot removal and fire odor control are also two common aspects of any restoration process. A professional company, such as SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties, has decades of experience dealing with smoke and odor damages in your home. 

Before tackling fire odor problems, our technicians take steps to make sure the working area is secure, and all soft contents items that are impacted get removed.
 
After severely charred objects get taken out and discarded, our SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel technicians work towards cleaning off soot residue.  Since smoke can penetrate deeply into substances, unpleasant aromas could still exist after removing the items that have been impacted by smoke odor. When foul smells are still present, we take further steps to deodorize your building materials and contents. The deodorization process includes several different techniques that work in various ways to provide more pleasant aromas.
 
To start, our SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties team conducts chemical containment to chemically block or restrict particles from circulating into the air. We use a pump sprayer to dispense out these chemicals in areas around the source. We have an ESPORTA machine that washes your soft contents in with a force to remove the smoke odors and fire damages. 

We clean out HVAC systems to get the smoke and fire smell out of the smaller parts of the home. We have foggers that can break down these aromas, if they stay present in HVAC systems that do not have traditional metal coils. 

Trust your home with a professional when you have fire or smoke damages present. 

Storm Alert

9/6/2019 (Permalink)

Storm Team Parsons and Roberts is here to help all storm customers during their time of emergency.

SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties is part of storms teams all over the United States to help customers during their time of need. 

When a storm hits in another part of the country there are green teams all over that will join the fight to help out. 

In the news currently, Hurricane Dorian is making its way to the shores. 

Hurricane Dorian is expected to make landfall as a Cat. 4 in the Bahamas on Sunday, and the Florida Peninsula on Monday. Dorian could travel up the east coast, bringing heavy rain and flooding to parts of southern Georgia and South Carolina. 

We are already preparing our storm team to head out next week once the hurricane subsides to help customers. You can be on the lookout for team green everywhere because they will be on the road headed toward a town near these storm damages.  

Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone who could be or will be impacted by these storms. 

The Next Steps After a House Fire

9/6/2019 (Permalink)

A home was fire damaged at a home in London that SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties re-mediated.

The next steps after a house fire can help you recover more quickly with your family. Some of the steps you can are below:

1. Get Everyone Out Safely

When a fire occurs the first thing you should do is double check with your family that everyone is okay. This includes taking care of any medical needs, finding a safe place for pets, and informing close friends and family what happened and that everyone is okay. Sometimes you may want to find another place for you and your family to stay or for your pets. 

2. Contact Your Insurance Company

It’s important to contact your insurance company as soon as you can. Most fire insurance coverage includes repairs and restoration, although it’s a good idea to know what’s in your policy beforehand. (If you have not had a fire damage, use this time to connect with your insurance company and update your policy where it is needed). Your insurance agent may even recommend a fire damage professional who can take care of the cleanup and restoration of your home. Your agent should also be able to help your with the claim process.

3.  Get in Touch with a Fire Damage Restoration Company

Most of the time your insurance company does cover repairs and restoration for your home. Sometimes this includes soft contents and sometimes it does not. Soft contents can include:couches, stuffed animals, clothes, shoes, and hats. Make sure smoke damage is a part of the policy as well as that it usually what impacts your soft contents. You should double check with your insurance company on if your policy covers soft contents. Contacting a professional for cleanup may be your best option. These professionals are well versed in every step of the restoration process, and can take care of any cleaning, sanitation and restoration that may be needed.

Also, knowing who your agent is and what office they work at is the first step in knowing an effective plan when you have a house fire. 
The right fire restoration team can take care of your damage and repair needs allowing you to focus on your family. Many insurance companies have fire damage restoration professionals they recommend, and your agent should be able to walk you through the steps of your claim. 

You can also call the fire damage professionals at SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties at 606-877-2160.

A Clean Home Sells Faster --6 Types of Clean

8/30/2019 (Permalink)

Don't forget to call us today to help your homes sell faster!

It is a fact that a clean home sells faster....

There are 6 types of clean that can contribute to a home being sold within days. 

• Looks Clean
• Smells Clean
• Feels Clean
• Stays Clean
• Dries Fast
• Sanitized 

What does you buyer want? 

They want a clean home without signs of wear and a home they would be proud to call their home. 

When you call a professional you get a dynamic reputation from the results SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties can give these homes. 

We can make your homes sell faster. 

SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties specializies in : 

• Carpet Cleaning
• Upholstery cleaning
• Air duct cleaning
• Detail cleaning
• 24- fire, water, smoke damage restoration 

Not all cleaning and restoration companies are alike, but we can promise we will make your home woes "Like it never even happened." 

Water damages happen when no one is around

8/23/2019 (Permalink)

SERVPRO® of Pulaski & Laurel Counties make it "Like it never even happened."

When you go on vacation, you expect to come home to your house just as you left it.

The problem with water damages are they can still occur when no one is around. 

Majority of water damages happen when families are on vacation, away for the weekend, or in their rental properties. When you get back home from a vacation to see a pipe has burst on the first day you were gone there will be a mess. 

Water damage will start to bubble the drywall and ceiling (depending on the where the damages occurred). Furniture will start to warp, carpet and padding are soaked, and mold has begun growing (mold growth occurs within 24-48 hours of a water damage). 

Call your local SERVPRO® of Pulaski & Laurel Counties. We are here to help when you need us. 

Trust us to take care of:

• cleaning up the water damage
• taking care of the mold growth 
• restoring your belongings.

London, Corbin, Somerset, Burnside, and other areas in Pulaski and Laurel Counties-- we can make your water and mold damages that occurred while you were on vacation "Like it never even happened." 

Call the Water Damage Experts

8/23/2019 (Permalink)

Call the Water Damage experts at 606-877-2160

Do not leave your walls unprotected.

During a water damage, most customers are concerned about flooring and contents that are impacted. While we agree that those are important factors do not forget about your drywall. Drywall is a pivotal part of getting your home water damage free.

Drywall is fairly durable, but a leak can wreak havoc on the inside of your walls. Because of the porosity it can wick up water and become problematic for your home. Areas impacted by water that is not properly mitigated are prone to mold damage which can lead to more serious issues in your home and the mitigation process.

This is why you call SERVPRO® of Pulaski & Laurel Counties. We are trained and certified to look for the water damage you cannot see.

Do not leave yourself at risk and always deal with water damages promptly and efficiently with a professional water damage restoration company. 

Commercial Cleaning Time

8/22/2019 (Permalink)

Put SERVPRO® of Pulaski & Laurel Counties on your schedule.

When was the last time you had your business cleaned?

Not a typical, every day sweep and mop type of clean, but a deep and professional clean. 

It has probably been longer than you think. 

SERVPRO® of Pulaski & Laurel Counties has just the offer for you. 

We have a special in the month of August 2019 for 15% off of Carpet, HVAC, & Upholstery cleaning. 

Our team of trained technicians can come to you or you can bring your furniture to us. We have equipment that can be on the go to help you get your cleaning in tip top shape. 

We have a department to send your soft contents. If you are a hotel owner, or a business owner with soft contents needs, our ESPORTA division is for you. Our team has specialized detergents, fabric softeners, and trained employees to service whatever soft contents your business needs restored. 

Your business can even schedule monthly, quarterly, or yearly cleanings with us. We want to help you keep your business clean for your customers and employees. We will make that dust, dirt, or debris "Like it never even happened." 

Call our office today to hear about our pricing and schedule your appointment with SERVPRO® of Pulaski & Laurel Counties.

Our Storm Response Promise: 1 * 4 * 8

8/14/2019 (Permalink)

When a storm occurs, they can be scary for home owners. The even scarier part --when a storm damages your home and you need help. Your local SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties has a way to get to our customers faster. We have a 1,4, 8 policy. Our policy states:

• One hour from a notice of loss, we will have a SERVPRO professional contact you.
• Four hours of loss a SERVPRO professional will be on site to start mitigation, if necessary.
• Eight business hours after a loss, we will have a verbal briefing of the scope communicated to you.

No matter if it's 2:00 on a Wednesday or midnight on a Friday night, SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties is here to help with your after hours emergencies and following our 1,4,8 water damage promise. 

Financing your Water Damage

7/26/2019 (Permalink)

Water damage can occur at any given moment. It does matter care if you or home, day or night, or if your insurance covers it or not. 

What a lot of customers do not realize is that some types of water damage may not be covered under their policy. 

Flooding for example is not covered under the majority of structural and content approved insurance policies. 

When flooding happens in your home, we want you to know you still have options. 

It is important to still get water damage cleaned up when it occurs in your home. We offer financing to help with that. We work with you on your payment plans to get your water damage covered with us. 

Call us today for a free estimate at 606-877-2160.

Mold Damage in Your Boat House

6/27/2019 (Permalink)

The areas of Corbin, Somerset, London, and surrounding areas have a lot of lake homes, which includes a lot of water. 

You may not be at your lake home every day, and emergencies can occur. When you have water damage at your lake home, there could be a variety of reasons. 

One thing you need to make sure of is when the water damage occurred. 

If water damage has occurred and it was not cleaned up after 48 hours, mold damage is sure to be present. 

Sometimes you may not know when the water damage occurred, because of not being there day to day. This is when you need to have the area checked for mold damage. 

SERVPRO® of Pulaski & Laurel Counties offers mold damage testing. 

Our mold testing lets you know what kind of mold we are dealing with before we try to clean the damage. 

Trust us with your mold damage today.

Commercial Services- SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties has your back!

6/18/2019 (Permalink)

We have commercial services available for a variety of different needs for your business.

Commercial Property Owners

SERVPRO® of Pulaski & Laurel Counties is known for being able to clean up residential properties and make it "Like it never even happened." Did you know that we clean up commercial properties as well? 

If you did, well here' s a reminder, but if you didn't we have a variety of commercial services to offer you. Here are a few examples of the commercial services we provide:

• Small Office Buildings
• Apartment Buildings
• Restaurants
• Hotel/Motels
• Small Retail Stores
• High-Rise Residential
• Manufacturing & Industrial
• Government/Military
• Universities
• Schools
• Restaurants
• Commercial Disaster Recovery Services 

We are available 24 hours a day/365 days a year -- to get your business back up and running. Our expertise includes restoration services for fire and water damage, including electronics restoration and document drying. We are also your business’s best resource for mold remediation. We not only offer mold remediation, but also mold testing. Our customers come first, and we want to know exactly what kind of mold we are dealing with to give you the best service possible.

Learn more about our commercial restoration services by calling SERVPRO® of Pulaski & Laurel Counties at 606-877-2160.

It's that time again --storm time.

5/31/2019 (Permalink)

It does not matter the time of year, the day of the week, or the hour of the day --when storms call, SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties answers. Storms do not wait on daylight hours and neither do we. 

We got the call just this week to head back to Iowa. There are more storms sweeping the west, and they needed our help. We manage our teams back home, but also send our production team and production managers onto the scene of the storms. The wind, rain, and storm damage in Iowa needed a few other pairs of hands to help with the emergency damages. We begin by getting jobs from the local SERVPRO, and they send us who needs the help. We are on the job site usually within one to two days, depending on travel time. 

We are here to help the SERVPRO's and the customers get back on their feet after storms hit the area. 

We know storms do not back down, and neither do we. 

Ways to Beat the Heat this Summer

5/31/2019 (Permalink)

This summer has already started out with a bang! With temperatures rising, know the tips now on how to beat the heat. 

When being outside all day consider these tips: 

1. Keep several water bottles handy and in coolers to keep them nice and cold!
2. Try to wear and reapply sunscreen *and bring a hat* to keep the sun rays at bay. 
3. Take breaks! We cannot stress this one enough. 
4. Try not to dress heavily or wear dark clothing that can attract the sun. 
5. Eat! Bring snacks and break for lunch when the time comes. 
6. Always know when enough is enough, once temperatures reach a certain point, know that going inside is truly the best option.

Keeping these tips in mind when going into the sun can help make more pleasant days in the rays. 

Pulaski and Laurel Counties: Fire Damage Safety

5/22/2019 (Permalink)

Is your bedroom fire proof?

We are guessing the answer is no to that question. Majority of home fires are due to smoking in the bedroom. Think about it-- tons of bed linens, pillows, and clothes -- it's a fire hazard waiting to happen. 

The best way you can protect your home against fires (unless you are willing to fireproof your entire house) is to keep anything that can catch other things on fire out of the bedroom. 

Yes, that includes candles. 

Anything with an open flame can catch onto linen so quickly that your entire bedroom can be up in flames before you even realize it is happening. 

Keep open flames and tobacco products that can be ignited out of the bedroom too. It' the best way to keep your bedroom "fire-proof." We know other things can happen for fires to occur, but why not take out any hazards that are in your control? 

We want to keep you and your family safe -- follow these tips London, Somerset, Corbin, and Hyden to keep your home away from the flames.

Does my Insurance Policy Cover that?

5/7/2019 (Permalink)

The worst thing that can happen when you have a water damage is getting a surprise about your policy when you call your insurance company. 

Most basic homeowner's policies cover some degree of water damage (this does not include natural disasters like floods), however, where that coverage begins and ends depends on your individual policy and carrier.

If you’re concerned about emergency flooding, the first thing you should do is call your agent to determine what sort of coverage you have against water damage. Incidents like backup from the sewer and mold damage sustained after flooding often require additional coverage. Those concerned about substantial or sudden water damage should investigate the extra coverage options they provide.

It's always best to check with your insurance company every year to see what needs updated, what needs taken off, and to remind yourself what is covered when an emergency hits your home.

Structural Drying

5/1/2019 (Permalink)

Why choose SERVPRO® of Pulaski & Laurel Counties? 

We have specific tasks that include a series of procedures to make your water damage "Like it never even happened." 

We always start by making sure the water damage is contained and the water shut-off is in fact, off. 

We continue with: 

Water Extraction- remove moisture from structures 

Moisture Mapping - determining all of the impacted areas of the structure

Selective Demolition- Remove wet building materials that cannot be dried in place 

Containment- assuring that contaminated objects in water damage areas are not spread 

Evaporation Enhancement- remove moisture from building materials 

Dehumidification - remove water vapor from structures' environment 

Temperature Control - assisting in dehumidification and prevent mold growth 

Post-Drying Cleaning- remove any contaminants from dried building materials 

Our step-by-step process is to ensure your home is efficiently dried. Trust the professionals with your home!

Micro Storms

5/1/2019 (Permalink)

Mirco storms are storm events, but they roll out in a different way. We do not just help large storms teams in a large-loss situation. SERVPRO® of Pulaski & Laurel Counties are here to help other teams in their time of need. 

When storms or flooding happen, the local SERVPRO on a storm event may not need hundreds of other franchises on the scene. We will arrive to manage the volume during an early-warning system. 

We use our team to have rapid mobilization, pre-emptive action plans, and local management and pricing for customers. 

We use our local offices to call customers and our production team is usually already headed towards the city that needs our help. Once our team arrives they begin getting to work to help customers. 

We may be in other areas, but we are still here to help any and all of the green team customers. 

What Happens when Water sits for too long?

4/30/2019 (Permalink)

Water damage occurs when you least expect it (shower overflows, hose gets left on, a pipe bursts), be prepared.

The age-old question, what happens when water damage sits for too long in a home or commercial property?

Basically, the worst. 

The First Hour

Water will spread throughout your home ruining paper goods, finishes on white furniture, and sometimes cause permanent staining on flooring. 

The First 24 Hours

In the first 24 hours after a water damage has occurred, drywall begins to swell and breakdown, an odor will begin to appear, usually musty or sour. The paint on the wall will begin to blister,  windows/doors begin to warp, metal can begin to rust, and mold can even start to grow on furniture and other surfaces. 

Forty-Eight Hours Later

The safety concerns for any one in the house increases drastically. Anyone who has a heightened sense of allergies or mold will become irritated and even sickly. The damage cost goes up by thousands and more property begins to breakdown and become unsalvageable. 

Water damage is not a friend to your home. Once water damage occurs, it is important to call for help to get the water cleaned up as quickly and efficiently as possible. Water damage experts are standing by, and at SERVPRO® of Pulaski & Laurel Counties— we are here to help 24/7 and 365!

Emergency Damage Means Business Interruption EXCEPT when you call SERVPRO

4/29/2019 (Permalink)

Being a commercial property owner is challenging enough without the added stress of worrying over property damages or emergency situations. 

Our promise at SERVPRO® of Pulaski & Laurel Counties is to make sure to help keep your business interruption to a minimum. 

Water and Fire Damage 

We can begin as soon as you give us the go ahead because we are a local business in your community. We make sure the work begins as quickly as possible so your staff does not miss days of work and your business does not miss revenue making days.

Product Restoration

Beside cleaning or drying services, SERVPRO® of Pulaski & Laurel Counties is able to assist with furniture and equipment relocation, computer and machinery restoration, document restoration and long term storage if needed. 

When damage affects your business, trust your local SERVPRO® of Pulaski & Laurel Counties to keep your operations running and to make your loss “Like it never even happened.”

Commercial Cleaning, Let Us Help You

4/29/2019 (Permalink)

Schedule a commercial HVAC cleaning for your business today! Don't let dust and allergens into your business.

Our Main Services

SERVPRO® of Pulaski & Laurel Counties is known for its work with fire and water restoration. Some may even know us for working with mold cases. 

Did you know that SERVPRO® of Pulaski & Laurel Counties does floor to ceiling cleaning too? We can do one time only cleanings or we can get a contract going for more for your business.

Regularly Scheduled Cleanings

We have several commercial businesses who are on our scheduled for regularly scheduled cleanings. We go into their business during after hours or during, and take care of the cleaning that your staff does not or cannot do. We work in factories and take care of HVAC cleanings or hard to reach places for the regular employee. 

Our trained staff of technicians knows how to reach those hard to clean places to make your commercial business cleaner for employees, and for any customers that could visit your property.

High Wind Storm Damage

4/29/2019 (Permalink)

Damage Causing Winds

Many think that rain and flood waters are the primary cause of storm damage, but wind actually factors into more storm damage than you think.We have seen more storm damage from winds than flood waters in recent years. 

High winds or damaging winds are often called "straight-line" winds. These winds can exceed anywhere from 50-60 miles per hour, causing dangerous situations for homeowners. Tornado causing winds are just as dangerous because they can reach up to 100 miles per hour producing a storm path for miles. 

Keeping Your Home Safe

It is always good to double check your insurance for wind damage. When storm damage hits there can be a variety of problems that occur with some covered by insurance and some not, and it's always best to have your home under the best protection. 

How to Prevent Wind Damage

4/29/2019 (Permalink)

There are ways to protect your home against wind damage this summer. 

Prevention

Take a look around your home. Do you have any lowered power lines, or trees or limbs that look weak, even check for larger pieces of furniture or home equipment that wind could pick up and damage your home with during a storm. 

Roof 

At least once a year, look over your roof. Check it for missing shingles and other damages or decay. Maybe it's time for a new roof?

Update Your Insurance

If you know it's going to be a summer full of hail, high winds, and storms --it may be time to update your insurance policy. Double check that all of the damages that could occur to your home are covered under your insurance. 

Access the Damage 

After a storm, see what the storm and heavy winds have brought to your home. 

Always have SERVPRO's number by the phone, because we are here to help!

Mold Remediation in London, Somerset, and Corbin

4/23/2019 (Permalink)

Mold damage is best cleaned by the professionals at SERVPRO today.

We get mold calls almost every day. No one realizes how common is it to have mold in their home or business. 

Mold can manifest after water damage has occurred anywhere from 24-48 hours.  When mold damage occurs it's always better to get it tested. 

When we clean mold damage, we do swab testing to see what kind of mold we are dealing with in your home or business. When we know exactly what kind of mold it is then we can better treat it. 

The swabs provide vital information to our team. Our team will then create a plan on how, what, and where to clean. We want to make sure your mold is clean efficiently and effectively. We even close off parts of your home with certain types of mold so the spores do not travel to other parts of your home or business. 

We do mold testing all over London, Somerset, Corbin, and other areas in Pulaski and Laurel Counties. Call the mold specialists today. 

Rebuilding After a Fire

4/19/2019 (Permalink)

Depending on the type of fire that occurred in your home, depends on the type of rebuilding you can do. 

Our reconstruction team walks you through, what and how we can help you rebuild after a fire damage. 

Tarp and Sealing Services

We want to first make sure the damages that were done by the fire do not get worse. We want to seal off any parts of the home that are exposed or had severe smoke or soot damage that needs to be sealed off from other rooms. 

Clean-Up

When smoke and soot get into your home during the fire --it can create massive amounts of smoke and soot damage. Anything that can hold smell will hold those odors. We have extensive cleaning services and soft contents machinery to clean your smoke or soot damaged items. 

Repair Work

Most fire damages are not a complete loss. Usually, a few parts of a home are damaged and need repairs. We have a reconstruction division who can help chose flooring, wall installations, and other necessities for home repair. 

It can be overwhelming after your home has a fire, smoke, or soot damage. We assure quality and sensitivity when it comes to your beloved items and family home. Call us today for a consultation.

Reconstruction needs for your Business

4/17/2019 (Permalink)

When you business hits a certain mark, updates are a natural occurrence. 

You may not have had any kind of damages to the building, but you want to update it to make your customers needs and wants. 

Our reconstruction division can help you get the upgrades you need. We have access to the best in flooring, paint, drywall, and fixtures that could get your business to the next level. 

We can get you the best prices for the best quality. We treat our customers like family, and we want better for your business. 

When it comes to reconstruction you want someone you trust to help you rebuild, or revamp. SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties reconstruction division is here to help! Our team is ready to get you the business of your dreams. 

National Pet Day

4/11/2019 (Permalink)

To live in perfect harmony with your pets, call us today for those pet odor issues!

If there is one thing we can all agree on it is that we love our pets.

From the fuzzy ones to the feathery ones, they are all a man's best friend! 

The only downside to our furry friends are the dirt and odors they leave behind. We get several calls a week about customers trying to get cat urine and dog feces out of carpets. Our technicians are trained to get pet odors and dirt out of carpets and other flooring. 

Another service that helps get those pet odors out of homes is getting your HVAC cleaned. We have equipment and disinfectants to get those odors out of your air duct systems too. 

We want you and your pets to live peacefully together. If you have pet odor or dirt that needs to be cleaned, call the professionals, SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties today. 

Reconstruction after Water Damage

4/4/2019 (Permalink)

When arranging work to be done in your home, wouldn't it be nice to only depend on one team to put your home back together? We have been your water damage cleanup specialists for years now, but did you know SERVPRO also does reconstruction?

When water damage happens to your home and especially in your bathroom, it can make putting your home back together seem tedious. You can get your old bathroom back, or we can help with updates to your home!

SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties can help. We're talking about heated bathroom flooring. 

Here are some advantages of new home trends to try in your home after a water damage: 

• warms natural stone and ceramic tile 
• easy to control and programmable 
• less expensive than typically expected 
• easy to install. 

Our reconstruction team can help you. We want your home to be back to even better than it was before the water damage occurred. It's always better to go from wet floors to heated floors. 

Home Upgrades after Fire Damage

4/4/2019 (Permalink)

When your home or business is impacted by fire damage, all you can think about is how to make that home or business back to "Like it never even happened." 

We have new solutions for you. We are talking about upgrades. We have a reconstruction division that specializes in getting your home or business the newest windows, flooring, and finishes for the best prices. 

There's a new type of windows to consider after dealing with a fire, smoke, or soot damage: double- hung windows. 

They are easy to clean on both the top and bottom and the sashes will open and tilt inside for even better cleaning. After a fire damage getting the smoke and soot off the windows is one of the first priority. With these new features --it makes it faster and easier to clean.

Another upside to these windows besides being efficient for cleaning is they are energy efficient, and the seals are less likely to break. Most of these types of windows even have a glazing, so it makes it harder to see inside of your home during the day and blocks heat from entering. 

Not only do these windows have several new features, but they can be done in just a few short hours, if they stay the same size. 

Another feature of our reconstruction division is you do not have to have damages to your home to get in touch with SERVPRO on upgrading your home. We can do upgrades and reconstruction without water or fire damage occurring. Call us today at 606-877-2160.

Rainy Season: Water Damage Season

2/12/2019 (Permalink)

During the rainy season water damages occur more often than not. There are a variety of ways that water damage can occur even when you do everything right. But, there are ways to help prevent water damage from occurring in the first place: 

1. Clear Gutters
2. Check for Signs of Leakage
3. Seal Windows and Doors
4. Get Your Basement Inspected
5. Prepare for Flooding

When you check your home for rainy season mishaps, be sure to keep SERVPRO® of Pulaski & Laurel Counties in mind. You want to have your home in the best care. We are the professional heroes who can make your water damage "Like it never even happened." 

Ice Dams Turn Into Water Damage

1/21/2019 (Permalink)

These pretty icicles turn into pretty ugly water damage!

During the winter time, there a variety of winter weather conditions that can alter your home or business. One type of damaging winter weather types is an ice dam. 

Ice dams are what happen when melted snow freezes at the bottom of your roof and melted water gets trapped by ice. The water damage occurs on your roof and finds it's way into your attic or other parts of your home. 

There are ways to prevent ice dams in your home, so that you do not have to call SERVPRO for water damage remediation:

• make ceilings air tight so no warm air enters the attic,
• replace old lighting with sealed fixtures,
• boost ceiling/ roof insulation ,
• insulate or seal attic access doors, and
• fix cracks in your chimney flashing.

When removing ice and snow there are some tips to keep in mind. The last thing you want to do is damage your roof during the process of protecting your home. Here's what NOT to do:

1. Steer clear of removing ice with salt, chemicals or chippers. 

2. Do NOT install heating cable. 

3. Do NOT add roof vents that can compound the problem. 

Use these tips in your home or business to successfully avoid water or ice damage. We hope you do not have to deal with ice dams or water damage in your home, but sometimes nature causes damage no matter what we do.

If you do need water damage remediation --please do not hesitate to call us! 

Reach SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties at 606-877-2160.

We'll keep you from filing that claim!

12/3/2018 (Permalink)

Don't let finances stop you from getting your home back to "Like it never even happened" condition.

Water or fire damages come when you least expect them.

The one thing to always help that is insurance. But, what happens when you do not want to file that insurance claim but you still need a cleanup crew. 

SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties offers financing. We have a financing program to help you out in your time of need. 

We know that your deductible could be high, your insurance might not cover this claim, or you could want to keep your rates down and not file a claim at all. 

Now is the time to call us! 

We have this option available because we know our customers need us and emergencies do not wait for finances to be perfect. 

We are here to help! We have partnered with Blue Sky to help you and financial needs. Call our offices today to get more information on our financing options. 

Classes of Water: How do they add up?

11/27/2018 (Permalink)

In water damage, there are a variety of factors that impact pricing, damage control, insurance, and other aspects. The classes of water can be broken up into four different categories. 

Class 1: 

This is when there is only a bit of water, absorption, and evaporation.  It means that a portion of a room or area is impacted. It can also refer to a larger area where the wet materials have absorbed moisture minimally. Little or no wet carpet or cushion is present in Class 1 Waters.

Class 2: 

This involves a large amount of water, absorption, and evaporation.  We use this classification when the entire room with carpet and pad is affected. There is moisture in structural materials and substructure soil.

Class 3: 

This type involves the greatest amount of water, absorption, and evaporation. Water in this class may have come from overhead. Ceilings, walls, insulation, carpet, cushion, and sub-floor in virtually the entire area are saturated.

Class 4: 

This kind relates to specialty drying situations, such as wet materials with low permanence or porosity. These types of losses may require longer drying times and specialty drying methods.

If you have water damage, whichever the class may be, call SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties today! 

SERVPRO's Local

11/19/2018 (Permalink)

When it comes to water damage look no further than your LOCAL SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties. 
Why SERVPRO? Because, we are your neighbors! 

We service the local area and are not an out-of-town restoration company. We can get to you faster, you probably have passed our building in London, and you can trust us to put your home in our hands. Some of the areas we service are listed below:

• Somerset
• London
• North Corbin
• Science Hill
• Nancy
• East Bernstadt
• Eubank
• Burnside
• Ferguson
• Bronston

We are proud to serve our local communities, call us today 606-877-2160. We are here to help 365- 24/7. When you call, we anwser. We want to make you water and fire damages "Like it never even happened." 

Fire loss?

11/19/2018 (Permalink)

This plate had heavy smoke damage on it. Our cleaned it and made it "Like it never even happened."

Have you had a fire-loss, but do not want to lose your fire-damaged items? 

Here at SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties we have your best interest in mind. We make sure your items are restorable before we suggest replacing them. 

We work with your insurance company to provide items that can be professionally cleaned and deodorized to preloss condition. We have special industry standard cleaning products, highly trained technicians, and a policy to help our customers with their fire damage to our full potential. 

We have a variety of items that be included in this process: 

• furniture 
• draperies
• upholestery
• electronics
• art
• flooring
• walls
• ceilings
• HVAC air ducts 
• and much more!

We won't cover up or mask odors --we seek out the source to make sure they do not linger around after we are gone. 

If you have smoke or soot damage, don't you want a professional to keep your beloved items safe? Call us today for a free estimate!

Why SERVPRO? Check out our 1-4-8 Response!

11/19/2018 (Permalink)

Our motto is to get your home back to "Like it never even happened" --call us today at 606-877-2160.

Do you get tired of waiting on restoration professionals who say they will be there within an hour but it ends up being more like four or five hours? 

If you answered yes, SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties is here to help!

We have a special response system that provides us with guidelines to meet our customer halfway. We utilize SERVPRO's standard 1-4-8 rule.

1- Within one hour from a notice of loss, SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties will contact you to arrange services. 

4- Within four hours of a loss, SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties will be on site to start mitigation services. 

8- Within eight business days of on-site arrival a briefing of the scope will be communicated to the appropriate person. 

We never want you to miss out on getting the help you need! We want you to call SERVPRO today.

*Exceptions may apply under certain conditions such as a local catastrophic event or storm situation

SERVPRO Spooks It Forward, Again

11/2/2018 (Permalink)

Our annual Pumpkin Decorating contest went off without a hitch for the third year in a row. We had an amazing turn out with almost ten pumpkins entered. We had a ton of people participating whether they were liking or sharing or the one who wanted to win. 

The past two years the stakes have been higher, because not only does the winner get a free lunch for their office; they get to give a charity of their choice get $200 donated from SERVPRO. 

This year the winner of the pumpkin decorating contest came from Williamsburg. They chose the Humane Society of Whitley County. 

SERVPRO loves helping their community during their time of need when it comes to water, fire, and mold damage. We love it even more to give back to our community whenever we can!

Your Appliances that Cause Water Damage

10/30/2018 (Permalink)

Follow these tips to keep your home from water damage.

No one wants to wake up to water damage in their home. It's never a pleasant experience to see your dishwasher has flooded your kitchen, or your air conditioner has leaked. 

Sometimes, you may not even know these appliances could cause such huge water damages. Here are some more household appliances that are a water damage waiting to happen: 

• Hot Water Heater-it's one of the top five sources and a yearly inspection by a professional can take that percentage down. 
• Air conditioner- have a professional install a drain pipe to keep water damage at bay.
• Washing machine- if there is a leak that is a sure sign for future damage. Replace your hose every five years to help prevent this situation. 
• Refrigerator- the defrost drain can have a leak or clog so it's best to flush the drain with hot water. 
• Dishwasher- adding too much detergent and having a dishwasher over 9 years old can cause it to overflow. 

We hope you don't have a water damage, but if you do call SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties today. We are certified and have water restoration trained technicians who are here to help!

Fire Safety Awareness for October

10/8/2018 (Permalink)

It's that time of year again where holidays are getting closer, you're cooking more, and fireplaces are being used more than ever. The month of October is all about Fire Safety. Take a look at these tips for staying safe:  

1. LOOK for places fire could start. Take a good look around your home. Identify potential fire hazards and take care of them.
2. LISTEN for the sound of the smoke alarm. You could only have minutes to escape safely once the smoke alarm sounds. Go to your outside meeting place, which should be a safe distance from the home and where everyone should know to meet.
3. LEARN two ways out of every room and make sure all doors and windows leading outside open easily and are free of clutter.

We want you and your family to stay safe! Teach your family these tips to be aware for this upcoming season. 

Fire Damage Restoration in London, Somerset, Corbin, and many more!

9/28/2018 (Permalink)

Our team of trained technicians deal with fire and smoke damage daily at SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties. Cleaning fire and smoke smell is one of the most important activities that is required after the fire has damaged your homes and its contents.

Did you know?

Carpets, draperies, upholstered furniture and clothing usually can be refurbished after a fire, unless they have been scorched or severely water damaged. The most important thing to do is get professional help from a experienced fire smoke damage company. 

Smoke odor could remain in clothing, upholstered furniture, carpets and draperies unless it is properly deodorized. Our team have specialized Esporta machines to bring your items back to former glory. Call SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties as we are here to help!

Post-Construction Cleanup

9/27/2018 (Permalink)

Call us for your post-construction cleaning!

SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties have built a reputation on trust.

Your local SERVPRO's are professional and fast to provide you with your post-construction clean needs. 

We have worked on school's, hotel's and other commercial businesses. We are equipped to handle mitigation issues --and even restoration services for water, mold, and smoke damages. We offer de-humidification as a part of our post-construction cleanup. We know there could be moisture issues, and we are trained to provide those services during your time of need. 

We want your first impression of SERVPRO and our services to be the best one yet. 

We are open 24/7, 365 and we are here to help make your post-construction cleaning and other needs "Like it never even happened."

Signs of the Mold that could be lurking in your Crawl Space

9/27/2018 (Permalink)

SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties are Here to Help!

A major challenge to any home or commercial building is keeping the crawlspace free of excessive moisture. With exposed dirt, drainage issues, or natural water sources often present, keeping a crawlspace free of the conditions that are ripe for mold growth are often very difficult. 

There are signs you may have mold in your crawlspace: 

• high utility bill 
• pest infestation 
• extensive allergy symptoms 

At SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties we have the tools and training to remediate any mold situation that may be affecting your property. Working with owners of all different property types along with Indoor Environmental Professionals, we look for ways to eliminate water intrusions, provide drying and cleaning up services, and repair any items such as insulation or moisture barriers to make sure the crawlspace mold issue is properly remediated.

Not sure if you have mold or a crawlspace issue? Call SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties today to schedule a consultation. We do mold testing now too!

Residents of London, Somerset, Corbin, and other areas: Fire damage cleanup? Call SERVPRO.

9/27/2018 (Permalink)

This is a fire job of a church clean-up, and it demonstrates the partially cleaned wall of where we had began to clean and the smoke damage present.

SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties continues to be the primary restoration company in water and fire damage cleanup. 

Our team of trained technicians are certified in fire damage restoration to bring you the best for your fire, soot, or smoke damaged contents and structure.

We don't just clean up after soot and smoke in our facility. SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties cleans and launders hundreds of items of clothing a day. Items that would have otherwise been discarded because of smoke or soot damage. 

Our Esporta machine, along with our Production Manager of Laundry, are top of the charts when it comes to cleaning beloved items of clothing, hats, children's stuffed animals, and even shoes. 

We have done hotel curtains, job training facility uniforms and other major jobs. We are a 365 service that is here to help when you need it the most.

SERVPRO takes on North Carolina's Hurricane Florence

9/27/2018 (Permalink)

SERVPRO travels to North Carolina with team to help customers impacted by Hurricane Florence.

Our team of certified and trained technicians left a week and a half ago to New Bern, North Carolina to help locals impacted by the hurricane. They left with a storm trailer full with equipment and supplies to help those in need. 

We are always honored to be a part of the storm team that travels to help those in need. We are graciously humbled to be a part of a 1,700 franchised company that goes from state to state helping those impacted by such catastrophic events. We never take it lightly to help these people who are going through such saddening times. 

We have been to several storms this summer, but this storm is bigger than any of those events. Our team intends to stay for a few more weeks as they continue to help our customers, or as long as it takes to make these damages "Like it never even happened."

To see more of our happenings at storm, visit the link below: 

Our Storm Video, of the team headed to New Burn, North Carolina.

Mold: the good, the bad, and the ugly!

8/29/2018 (Permalink)

There's a variety of ways to make sure mold doesn't get inside your home. Here are few ways to keep the mold levels as low as possible in your home or business: 

• Controlling humidity
• Fixing leaky roofs, windows, and pipes as soon as possible
• Thoroughly cleaning and drying after flooding
• Ventilating shower, laundry, and cooking areas

If mold is growing in your home or business, you need to clean up the mold and fix the moisture causing the mold problem.

**Mold growth can be removed from hard surfaces with commercial products, soap and water, or a bleach solution of no more than 1 cup of household laundry bleach in 1 gallon of water.

Call the professionals today!

If you want someone to take care of your mold damage efficiently and professionally --call SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties at 606-877-2160.

Have you gotten your ducts cleaned recently?

8/28/2018 (Permalink)

Sometimes we only think of HVAC cleanings for our own home. We want to keep our family happy and healthy. So, why not extend the same services to our customers. Dirty ducts can circulate mold, odor, and other contaminants throughout the building. Here are some concrete reasons why cleaning those ducts is the best way to go: 

Allergies- We all carry allergies through our lives. Flowers, grass, and other natural things in nature flare up our stuffy noses. Dust is another contaminant that can flare our allergies up which is why cleaning those ducts helps prevent those in our customers, employees, and our own selves.

Pets- We all love our four legged friends, but they shed. And, where does that hair go?                  It can head straight to our air ducts. 

Efficiency- During the drastic weather months of cold and hot, we want our ducts to run smoothly and efficiently. Did you know that getting your ducts cleaned can save you money, because like everything else, it works better when it's cleaned out.

We want the best possible service for our customers and calling SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties to clean your ducts is a great place to start!

You have a flooded basement -- now what?

8/28/2018 (Permalink)

It's never fun to come home to a flooded basement. Flooded basements occur during storm season or a rainy day gone wrong. We don't want your cleanup process to be anything but easy! Here are some techniques you can use to make the process easier before we arrive:

• Use wooden clothespins to hang up clothes, children’s stuffed animals, and photographs that may have been effected.
• Make sure that furs and leather items dry separately and at room temperature.
• Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture and wet carpeting.
• Remove upholstery and cushions for drying.
• Remove any excess water by mopping or blotting until we arrive.

SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties is ready for any size disaster. If your basement floods, call us at (606) 877-216

Residents of Somerset, London, We are Here to Help with your Water Damage.

8/28/2018 (Permalink)

At SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties we want to make sure your home and/or business is handled by the best of the best. Our trained technicians are certified to help with your water damages. 

SERVPRO Franchise Professionals are trained to safely clean and restore your home, utilizing the following procedures:

• Dispose of refuse
• Utilize advanced drying and monitoring equipment.
• Apply necessary treatments.
• Inspect carpet pad/carpet and provide service.
• Move and block furniture and contents.
• Perform emergency water extraction.
• Survey the extent of damage and inspect the premise for hidden moisture.
• Measure temperature and humidity for drying analysis. 
• Identify the source/type of water

If you have water damage to your home or business, call SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties today at 606-877-2160.

Our storm team travels from Iowa to Pennsylvania!

8/23/2018 (Permalink)

Pictured above is a map of all of the states our storm team has currently traveled.

Our storm team travels all over the United States to care for other communities during their time of need. The local SERVPRO's in those communities get overloaded with calls, so they activate SERVPRO storm teams from all over the country. 

Our teams head into the eye of the storm going from customer to customer to help with their storm damages. It's anything from a flooded basement to sump pump failure; these teams never stop. They work continuously to help the residents of these communities. 

We went to Iowa in July, and we are still in Pennsylvania working with the most recent flooding right now. We hope to help all we can while we are on site. As always, we hope they don't need us, but if they do our storm team is always on standby ready to head into the next disaster.  

Bleach on Mold? Don't do it!

8/9/2018 (Permalink)

Here is a photo of mold damage that we came upon at a residential job last year. Our certified technicians are trained to clean up mold damage.

Here are a few reasons that bleach is not a good option for your next mold damage cleanup: 

1. Bleach is toxic. 
2. Bleach loses effectiveness overtime. 
3. Bleach does not kill mold on porous surfaces and can actually contribute to mold growth.  

Don't clean up the mold yourselves, call your local SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties. We'll make it "Like it never even happened."

IICRC Water Damage Restoration Technician (WRT) Courses

8/8/2018 (Permalink)

Candace, our Marketing Rep, learning all about the best practices to clean up your water damage.

Our team recently went to Bowling Green, Kentucky for a three day course on becoming IICRC-accredited Water Damage Restoration Technician (WRT) certified. This course teaches basic education for technicians and other team members in the science and practice of water damage restoration. Our marketing team went to learn more ways to help our customers. Candace, our Marketing Representative said: "It's awesome that our company sends all team members to these training's. No one teaches their employees about their services better than SERVPRO. I can't wait to get back to Kentucky and start helping my customers with everything I've been taught in this course." This course covered extraction, basic containment and basic mold procedures. Our team is back and ready to make your damages "Like it never even happened."

What's that smell?

6/26/2018 (Permalink)

Contact us for your fire, smoke, soot, and other smell removal.

Are you a business owner or in charge of a commercial property? Have you ever noticed any smells that could be pushing away business or a nuisance?

SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties is here to help! We provide Odor Removal and Deodorization to our customers. We are expertly trained in getting rid of those smells that make you want to leave a business --or even worse, fear for your employees and customers for those harmful odors.  

We can identify and eliminate those offensive odors. We know it can lead to the worst of times with customers when there's a bad smell in the air. 

Call your local SERVPRO --we have ozone machines and other techniques to get your property back to smelling "Like it never even happened." 

Summer Fire Safety Tips to Minimize Fire Damage

6/20/2018 (Permalink)

It's that time of year again that everyone wants to pull out the grill and barbecue every night. We agree, but we also want you and your family to stay safe this summer season. Below are a few tips from FEMA to keep you stay grilling fire free this summer:

• Propane and charcoal BBQ grills must only be used outdoors. 
• Place the grill a safe distance from lawn games, play areas, and foot traffic. Grills should be positioned at least 10 feet away from siding, deck railing, and out from under eaves and overhanging branches.
• Keep matches, lighters, and starter fluid out of the reach of children in a locked drawer or cabinet.
• Keep children and pets away from the grill area: declare a three-foot "kid-free zone" around the grill.

Remember these tips and you'll help minimize your chances of a fire damage!

Emergency Kit for Summer Storms

6/20/2018 (Permalink)

The summer weather is coming in fast this year, with heat waves, summer storms, and flooding right around the corner. It's always a good idea to keep your family safe by having an emergency preparedness kit just in case. Our friends at the American Red Cross suggest these items for your kit. Of course all items should be personalized to fit your family's needs. 

Include:

• According to the American Red Cross a first aid kit may include:
  • non-latex gloves
  • assortment of adhesive bandages
  • antibiotic ointment
  • sterile gauze pads in assorted sizes
  • absorbent compress dressings
  • tweezers
  • scissors
  • adhesive cloth tape
  • aspirin packets (81 mg each)
  • first aid instruction booklet
• A 3–5 day supply of bottled water and nonperishable food
• Personal hygiene items
• Blankets or sleeping bags

London Church Fire

6/14/2018 (Permalink)

Right down the road from our office in London, KY a church fire needed our help. SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties was here to help. We got the call and were at the fire within the day.

The church had water damage from the sprinkler system with severe smoke and soot damage to pews and flooring. The church did not want to replace the valuable pews, so restoration was their favorite option.

Their bathrooms and entry way were covered in debris as well. We sent a large team to help cover this commercial fire loss. 

Our crew had this fire damage cleaning done within two weeks, so that church could resume on Easter Sunday as scheduled. Our team worked long nights and hours to make this fire damage "Like it never even happened." 

Mold Damage at Residential Property

6/14/2018 (Permalink)

We see a wide variety of mold damage in this industry that is hard to identify for customers at times. Mold can come in a many different shapes, sizes, and colors. One particular job was in a residential home that had mold behind their bathroom toilet. 

The customers knew that the first rule of mold is to not try to clean it with bleach. The customers called SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties to take care of this in a professional manner. 

Our techs use a special microbial straight from the SERVPRO labs. The mold in this Somerset home did not stand a chance against our hero techs. 

They cleaned the mold, made the customer satisfied, and did a job well done for SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties.

Summer Time can Bring Broken Pipes for Your Home

5/11/2018 (Permalink)

Summer has arrived!

After a long winter of not being able to do yard work, gardening or working on that lawn you are so proud of – it is finally time to turn on that water spigot outside and get to work! 

Unfortunately, that water spigot has a surprise in store for you.  Many times, these outside sources of water freeze during the winter time without anyone knowing that they are frozen.  Only when someone finally turns on the water for the first time does the damaged pipe become known. SERVPRO® of Pike, Floyd, & Knott Counties handles many of these calls each spring.  Someone comes in from a good day of work in the yard to find a flooded house or flooded basement from that water pipe they just had on.

Let the water damage experts at SERVPRO® of Pike, Floyd, & Knott Counties take care of any of your water damage needs. Enjoy the summer time and call SERVPRO if you need us! 

Home Pool Safety

5/9/2018 (Permalink)

We hope your pool doesn't cause water damage, but if it does --call SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties.

It's summertime (finally!) It's time for sprinklers, swimming pools, cookouts, and catching fireflies as the sun goes down. It's all fun and games, but there's ways for the fun to be ruined. SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties wants you and your family to be safe this season. 

Our friends at Red Cross have some safety tips for Home Swimming Pool Safety that we'd like to share with you: 

• Secure your swimming pool with the right barriers between the pool and the outside
• ALWAYS supervise anyone (children and adults) who don't know how to swim
• Keep life saving devices nearby, like life jackets 
• Enforce rules and regulations for the pool that everyone knows upon entry 

It's a fun time for all --let's keep it safe too!

Let's go to the beach --let's go get away!

5/9/2018 (Permalink)

It's that time of year again where swimsuits are being packed and sunscreen is being applied --it's beach season! 

We are excited for our customers to get away for the summer and enjoy all the sun and sea salt life has to offer. There are a few things to keep in mind when vacationing at the beach. 

Here are a few safety tips from our friends at the American Red Cross: 

• Have young children and inexperienced swimmers wear appropriately approved life jackets 
• Pay close attention to children and the elderly while at the beach 
• Keep a close watch on oceanic life --jellyfish, starfish, and patches of plants (leave these alone) 

We hope everyone has a great vacation season, and enjoys the beach! It's always important to have some fun!

Does Insurance Cover That?

5/9/2018 (Permalink)

As summer season approaches it's always a good idea to review your insurance. Insurance is great --it keeps you calm during your storm. But, your insurance may not cover as much as you think. 

Your agents want to help you, try to keep in contact with them on what to do when disaster strikes. It's never a bad idea to review your contract and discuss the ins and out of what is covered. Another good idea, is to check your deductible. How much will you need to pay out of pocket before it reaches the level that your insurance can help you? Also, is there separate coverage and  deductibles for hurricanes, floods, etc. 

It's always good to stay prepared, and we hope that disaster doesn't strike but SERVPRO is here to help 24/7 -365!

Golf Scramble season is here --time to talk mold!

5/9/2018 (Permalink)

Our marketing team that came out to participate in the golf scramble at the London Country Club!

It's golf scramble season again and our marketing team loves to get out on the green! We bring games, prizes, and all kinds of information for our customers to hear when they approach us on the hole! 

The most recent golf scramble our marketing team attended was one sponsored by the Corbin Rotary Club at the London Country Club. 

Our team had a full day telling everyone all SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties has to offer. They had a table set up in the front at the beginning of the day to tell everyone all about SERVPRO's services. 

One topic that came to the forefront with a lot of these customers was mold. They knew with the weather warming up that the mold spores would be more active. 

Our team let them know that we are here to help with their mold damage and cleanup needs. 

Storm Season is Here: Be Ready!

5/4/2018 (Permalink)

It's that time of year again when April turns to May, and storms come out to play. 

We all want to keep our homes and families safe during this time. The best way to keep your family safe is through an at home kit. It's all about safety first, and planning information out before the storm hits.

FEMA gives us great tips on how to get started preparing our families and ourselves for storms:

1. How will I receive emergency alerts and warnings?

2. What is my shelter plan?

3. What is my evacuation route?

4. What is my family/household communication plan?

Have a family meeting and discuss these steps to see what works best for you. 

We hope you don't need us, but when the storms pass through --remember SERVPRO is here 365 24/7! 

Storm Season: Emergency Kit Readiness for London, Somerset, Corbin, and Science Hill

5/4/2018 (Permalink)

Here is a picture with a few things you could need during storm damage season.

Part of SERVPRO's motto is to be ready for whatever happens. We want you and your family to stay safe during storm events. There are a variety of elements that can make storms dangerous: from lightening, to floods, to tornadoes. We have seen the severity of storms and we want you and your family to be prepared. Below is a list from FEMA on items most needed during storms that can cause immense damage: 

• Water- one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
• Food - at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
• Battery-powered radio
• Flashlight
• First aid kit
• Extra batteries
• Whistle to signal for help

SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties are here to help during any storm event. 

What Do You Need When Your Commercial Property has Fire Damage?

5/3/2018 (Permalink)

A before/ after of a Dry Ice Blasting damage to a hotel.

Commercial Property owners of London, Somerset, Corbin, and Science Hill: if you have fire damages to your property you should call SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties to Dry Ice Blast the damage. 

Here are 5 benefits of having SERVPRO Dry Ice Blast for your commercial property: 

1. A Dry Cleaning Process: It is a completely dry process because the dry ice pellets consist of CO2 and vaporize immediately on contact to clean the surface of the fire damage. 
2. No Waste Disposal: This system produces no waste product with no hazardous chemicals used, so only the coating that has been removed needs to be disposed of, and can be swept or vacuumed from the floor.
3. Environmentally Friendly: Dry Ice Blasting is completely non-toxic and cuts costs connected with disposal of products.
4. No Abrasion: This process is non-abrasive, so it treats surfaces gently. There is no wear and tear from steel brushes, scrapers, or other blasting materials. 
5. Improved Production Quality: Dry Ice Blasting often allows for your production equipment to be cleaned while in operation --cutting cost of downtime.

Dry Ice Blasting?

5/3/2018 (Permalink)

Dry Ice Blasting is a type of service that a lot of commercial properties in our area utilize to clean their equipment or fire damage. There are several examples of what dry ice blasting looks like to different industries. 

Here are five examples of industries that use dry ice blasting for their fire and equipment damage: 

• Fire Damage Restoration
• Equipment Maintenance 
• Food Industry
• Printing Industry
• Hotel Industry

Those are only a few examples, but there are plenty more. If you commercial property needs SERVPRO to look at the damages, call us today at (606) 877-2160. We give free estimates, and our dry ice blasting is a great opportunity to get your equipment or fire damage clean with an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional cleaning methods.

Documents Damaged in a Fire?

5/1/2018 (Permalink)

Here at SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties we don't just recover fire damaged goods like stuffed animals, clothes, or shoes. Our team of trained technicians can restore fire damaged documents, art, and other priceless items. 

We have various stages of cleaning for your documents. We will separate them page by page and remove excess dirt, soot, or other contaminants caused by the fire. 

Often times, these documents or items could have been impacted by other smells or contaminants that need to be cleaned and deodorized before being returned to you. Deodorization is a top service for SERVPRO, because if you don't have the smell removed from your items, they will re-contaminant your home once returned. A home that has already been cleaned and deodorized of all contaminants. 

We want to make your fire damaged items like new again, and we work hard for our customers.

Have a fire damaged item? Call SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties today! 

Fire Damage needs for your Commercial Property

5/1/2018 (Permalink)

Many fire, soot, or smoke damages can create odors lasting for years upon years. We have a trained team of professionals who can cleanup your odors in our process of Deodorization.

Smoke travels throughout various materials when a fire is burning in a building. Unless, fast professional action is taken it can leave permanent damage. Luckily, the trained team at SERVPRO know just how to help with your smoke, soot, and fire damage. 

We have machines that are specifically made to eliminate odors in the air. We have special equipment called Ozone Machines. They disinfect, kill, and remove dangerous particles in a specific environment like your commercial property. 

Any fire in your facility is bad. Let SERVPRO make it "Like it never even happened." Call us today at (606) 877-2160.

Clothes Dryer Vents Cause More Fire Damages thank you Think

5/1/2018 (Permalink)

We all know about the kitchen fires, the cigarette fires, and the electrical fires that cause severe damage in homes. There is another kind of fire that causes over 34% of home fires each year: Dryer Vents. Failure to clean these drying vents are causing more and more fire damage in homes each year. 

According to our friends at FEMA, during the peak months of fall and winter they are even more likely to occur in your home. 

The facts do not lie,  FEMA reports: "2,900 home clothes dryer fires are reported each year and cause an estimated 5 deaths, 100 injuries, and $35 million in property loss." That's a staggering statistic. 

Keep your home safe during the winter season and year around by keeping those dryer vents nice and clean! 

Black Vs. Grey Water

5/1/2018 (Permalink)

There are two different types of water that can impact your home during a flood or water damage emergency. 

There is a big difference between grey and black water in your home. 

Grey Water: can come from contaminants from shower and sink drains, the washer drain, the dishwasher drain, and aquariums. These can all contain containments that are harmful to your health. 

Black Water: can come from sewage or flood waters. These can contain harmful bacteria and other harmful life threatening diseases.

While both waters are dangerous in their own ways, any time you have a water damage it is best to get it cleaned by a professional. Call SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties today to make your water damage "Like it never even happened."

Mold Mitigation Services for Corbin, London, Somerset, and Eubank

5/1/2018 (Permalink)

Mold can sneak up in unlikely places, but SERVPRO is here to help provide a solution to your properties mold damage needs. 

There are many different factors that can cause mold growth in your home or business. SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties are here to help you find out your mold problems: 

The presence of visible mold. 

• Strong musty odors which may indicate mold is present. 
• Any evidence of past moisture issues. 
• Excessive humidity, especially during summer months.

If we find mold in your home or business in your home we can bring our team of highly trained mold remediation specialists. We will help eliminate mold and a potentially dangerous situation. We follow industry regulation to remove mold and reduce the risk of future mold growth.

SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties named Kentucky Franchise of the Year!

3/7/2018 (Permalink)

In this photo, the owners: Mike Parsons, Julie Roberts, and Tony Roberts, accepted the award for the 2017 Kentucky SERVPRO Franchise of the Year!

This week, our owners traveled to Gatlinburg, Tennessee for a SERVPRO conference. At the conference, they were named the 2017 Kentucky SERVPRO Franchise of the Year! There are over 25 SERVPRO’s throughout Kentucky so to be named the top tier was an extreme honor.

Our team worked through storms and burst pipes working long hours to bring our customers the best service possible. We have a dedicated team of office, production, and marketing members that work tirelessly throughout the year to make our franchise shine!

Our owners were congratulated by the other SERVPRO’s franchises at the meeting, and they were grateful to have won such a prestigious honor from the best in the business!

Here at SERVPRO we want to make your disaster “Like it never even happened.” Remember, we are Here to Help 24/7/365!

Are You Ready for Any Emergency?

3/5/2018 (Permalink)

We hope you don't have to call us, but if you do SERVPRO is here to help with your water or fire damage in London, Somerset, Science Hill, and Corbin!

Uh-Oh, there's been an emergency water or fire damage to your business. Do you know the local water company, or who to call to make the decisions, or your local SERVPRO's number? If you answered no to any of these questions --we have just the ticket for you! 

SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties offers an Emergency Ready Profile (ERP) service for it's customers. It's an App that files important pictures and information of your business. And, the best part --it's complimentary!

Think you're interested in getting and ERP for your business or want more information --call our Commercial Marketing Representative at (606) 877-2160. She's here to help get you disaster ready!

House for Sale: We Clean that Too!

3/2/2018 (Permalink)

Realtors, Home Owners, or Potential Buyers –listen up!

In today’s real estate market having the best house on the outside isn’t enough. The indoor quality of a home can help with increased selling potential. At SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties we are here to help! We provide a variety of cleaning services:

• Air Ducts and HVAC
• Carpet, Upholstery, Drapes, and Blinds
• Ceilings, Walls, and Hard Floors
• Odor Identification
• Deodorization 

Our cleaning products are made specially for our customers by our SERVPRO corporate lab team. Our team of professionals will inspect the property with a complimentary scope. We help determine the extent of water, mold, or fire damage that could need extra care in the process.

Call the heroes today at (606) 877-2160.

Water Damage Reaches More Than Just Your Home

2/23/2018 (Permalink)

According to FEMA, it's important to check your vehicle prior to emergencies!

Here at SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties, we are all too familiar with water damage in homes. But, you should be aware water damage doesn’t just occur in homes, and usually impacts cars and roadways first. We are here to help with some tips from FEMA on how to keep you and your family safe on the road:

• Keep your gas tank full.
• Keep your tires up to date so they have good pressure and are less likely to slide on slick roadways.
• Do NOT drive through a flooded area --even six inches can cause a car to lose control.
• Should a power line fall on your car, stay inside the vehicle until a trained professional removes the wires.
• Simply watch the weather and be aware of what is to come when there is a storm and flood warning.

And, as always, when water damage impacts your home --we are #HeretoHelp! 

How to Prevent Bursting Pipes: Helpful Hints!

1/5/2018 (Permalink)

Water damages are going to happen, but following these tips lessen the chance!

Whether you’re in London, Somerset, Science Hill, or Corbin –bursting pipes come hand-in-hand with this bitterly cold weather. It’s never fun to come home to water damage steadily climbing the walls of your home. No one ever wants structure issues, but especially during these cold months. We’re here to help and bring you tips on how to prevent those bursting pipes and potentially save you a ton in damages.

Follow these tips:

1. Wrap Outside Faucets!
2. Caulk around pipes where they enter the house.
3. Disconnect garden hoses.
4. Drain in-ground sprinklers (check a manufacturer’s guide to this)

We hope you don’t need us, but if you do –don’t hesitate to call us at (606) 877-2160. We are here to make your winter weather damage “Like it never even happened.”

Commercial Priority Response: Why SERVPRO is leading the industry!

12/14/2017 (Permalink)

Our Commercial Marketing Representative showcasing one of our large loss trailers.

For commercial properties, down time, because of a fire, water, or other type of loss, can put a real strain on operations. That’s why SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties are members of a National Team of Priority Responders with an extensive support network. This network allows us to call on a large labor base and expands our ability and resources to service the restoration needs of our valued commercial clients. We proudly serve locally, but extend our reach as do others to help your local SERVPRO during a time of large loss.

With years of experience, it’s no wonder SERVPRO is known nationally as a commercial restoration leader. Whether it be: property management, healthcare, education, or hospitality --you can count on us as your service for commercial fire and water restoration.

SERVPRO Gives Back to Local Food Pantry in Somerset, KY.

11/22/2017 (Permalink)

Our marketing team at the Food Pantry in Somerset, KY helping out for the day!

Our marketing team helped out at God's Food Pantry in Somerset last week in honor of the holiday season approaching! We were humbled to work in such a giving community and with an amazing organization that helps so many people on a daily basis! Our team helped pack lunches and helped tons of families.

Since 1978, God’s Food Pantry in Somerset, Kentucky has been helping to provide food for the hungry in our community. In 2012, the Pantry served over 16,000 people with the number growing each year.

Although, SERVPRO is a fire and water restoration company, we love helping out in the community and our customers.

SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties is here to help their local communities of Somerset, Eubank, London, Science Hill, and Corbin.

What to do When You’re NOT Thankful for Those Thanksgiving Flames

11/10/2017 (Permalink)

When you have fire, soot, or smoke damage --call us today!

SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties wants you to stay safe this holiday season. We know the day gets busy, while cooking for usually a high number of people, but it’s important to remember safety tips. Keep these tips in mind when cooking on Thanksgiving during the hustle and bustle of family visiting, children, and pets:

• Don't wear loose-fitting clothing around open flames.
• Don't leave your food unattended on the stove or in the oven.
• If deep-frying turkey, do it outside.
• Never put water on a grease fire.
• Store fire extinguishers in plain sight and near an exit - not under the sink.

Follow these tips, and we wish you and your family a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you don’t need us, but if you do: call SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties today. We’ll make your fire, smoke, or soot damage “Like it never even happened.”

SERVPRO Spooks It Forward

11/10/2017 (Permalink)

Our winner Chad Smallwood State Farm!

Pumpkins, pumpkins, and more pumpkins. We had a huge turnout for this year’s SERVPRO Spooks It Forward county wide pumpkin decorating contest.

This year, SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties hosted another successful pumpkin decorating contest. From insurance offices, to realtors, to city officials: our pumpkin contest raised a lot of money and awareness for local charities in the community. The winner this year was from Chad Smallwood’s State Farm Office. Their pumpkin got over 300 Facebook likes surpassing the competition. SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties donated $200 to the Pulaski County Animal Shelter in honor of the winning office! The winners also got a Thanksgiving style lunch for their office. Thank you to everyone who participated, and we can’t wait to see all the pumpkins next year!

Celebrating the Bluegrass State: We love Kentucky, y’all!

10/17/2017 (Permalink)

A photo combining all aspects of Kentucky that are rooted in the Bluegrass!

According to the National Calendars List of National Celebration days, Thursday October 19^th is Kentucky Day! SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties has been serving their Kentucky community since 2005. Between cheering on the Wildcats, experiencing the bourbon trails to Keeneland, and sipping on Ale-8: we love Kentucky, y’all.

We love this great bluegrass state; although, we also realize the infamous Kentucky weather patterns can cause major concern for homeowners. With the winter season settling in for our fellow Kentuckians, we want to remind the residents of Somerset, Corbin, London, and Burnside that we are here to help with fire, water, mold, and storm clean-up. Call us today at (606) 877-2160. Let SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties make that Kentucky weather mess “Like it never even happened.”

SERVPRO has come full circle –the grocery store effect.

10/3/2017 (Permalink)

A look at our Commercial fire damage at the Kroger in Somerset, Kentucky. We cleaned and removed smoke and soot damaged items and areas.

On a recent trip to Birmingham, our marketing team got to meet with Stan Richardson. Stan spoke of SERVPRO’s first ever commercial job. A grocery store in their previous placement in Alabama had caught fire and needed remediation fast. Stan and the SERVPRO team had never done commercial work before so it was a completely new experience. Stan got a team together, and they cleaned the fire up within ten days of the initial first notice of loss.

Now, fast forward more than twenty years later, and SERVPRO completes some of the biggest commercial jobs in the restoration field. We travel far and wide sometimes for commercial work, but we are most proud when we can help our local communities. SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties partnered with another local SERVPRO and completed a fire job in Somerset, Kentucky recently. And, what are the odds, it was a grocery store. SERVPRO has come a long way from the first commercial job, but the motto has always been the same. Whether it’s Somerset, London, or even Birmingham, Alabama; we are here to make your disasters “Like it never even happened.”  

Summer went by in a flash, before you can blink Thanksgiving will be knocking on your door!

10/3/2017 (Permalink)

SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties wants to keep your family safe this Thanksgiving. Look out for more tips on how to prevent fire damage!

Thanksgiving is a time for giving, but also a time to stay safe. With the turkey roasting, children laughing, and family members gathered close: SERVPRO and the American Red Cross are here to keep your family safe! Here are some cooking safety tips for your Thanksgiving holiday:

• keeps fire alarm batteries up to date
• keep potholders and containers at least three feet from heat sources
• avoid loose clothing and long sleeves while cooking

We hope you don’t have to call us, but if you do, remember SERVPRO cleans fire, smoke, and soot damages. We even have special equipment to clean your soft contents that are impacted by fire damages. Residents of London, Somerset, and Corbin SERVPRO is here to help with your restoration needs!

SERVPRO’s highly trained team of helping heroes! (Say that five times fast.)

10/3/2017 (Permalink)

SERVPRO is not just any restoration company. We pride ourselves on bringing our customers the best possible service. We start by training our team to be the heroes you need during your time of a disaster and emergencies. Our team of technicians are not the only ones trained to help, our marketing team is trained on the same material to bring you the best customer experience.

At the marketing team’s quarterly meeting in London our Marketing Reps were trained on respirator safety. The Marketing Reps complete on the job training, because they too help out with mold damage restoration when the situation arises. Marketing Reps Amber and April had to complete a fit test (the same tests all our technicians do as well). SERVPRO always want their team to stay safe. If the team is safe, they can bring you even better service.

Mold damage is common after flooding, storm, and other damages that occur in your home. Our Marketing Reps and hero technicians are here to help make your mold damage “Like it never even happened.”

Soft contents are our niche!

10/3/2017 (Permalink)

These shoes were exposed to fire, smoke, and soot damage. Our Esporta can make your contents cleaning damages "Like it never even happened."

Have you ever wondered what happens when your beloved items have fire, smoke, or soot damage? Who do you call? How can you trust them with your child’s favorite stuffed toy, or the upholstery on a pillow your grandmother made for you?

The answer: SERVPRO’s Esporta system. The Esporta (housed in our Pulaski and Laurel Counties site) is a soft contents revolution. We take damaged goods and make them “Like it never even happened.” The Production Manager of our soft contents department, Kenny Davis, has been in the restoration industry for over twenty years. He handles your items as he would his own. He trains his team rigorously on the Esporta, and he has even trained other SERVPRO teams from all over the U.S.

Don’t trust just anyone with your most prized possessions. Trust Kenny and the SERVPRO team! We are here to help!  Call us today at (606) 877-2160.

See the video for more information on our soft contents system.

Storm damage –from Kentucky to Texas to Georgia and back again!

10/3/2017 (Permalink)

One of our Crew Chiefs and Marketing Reps in Georgia helping make the storm damage "Like it never even happened."

When you think storm damage, your mind immediately goes to torn roofs, downed power lines, and trees littering across street corners. SERVPRO sees a whole other side. Flooding occurs more often in storm damages than almost any other type of debris. When our teams were in Texas and Georgia they cleaned up category 1, 2, and 3 storm flood waters. Here are the differences between the three types of water damage:

• Category 1- water that does not pose much of a threat to humans and classified as "Clean Water.” Examples are broken water supply lines, tub or sink overflows or appliance malfunctions that involves water supply lines.
• Category 2- water that contains a significant amount of chemical, biological or physical contaminants and causes discomfort or sickness when consumed or even exposed to, known as "grey water.” Examples are toilet bowls with urine (no feces), sump pump failures and water discharge from dishwashers or washing machines.
• Category 3- Known as "black water" and is extremely unsanitary. This category includes water from sewage, seawater, rising water from rivers or streams, ground surface water or standing water

Call SERVPRO today, so we can make your water, flood, or storm damage “Like it never even happened.”

The most wonderful time of the year is coming, but so is the Mold.

9/1/2017 (Permalink)

Mold damage can form in the most unlikely places. SERVPRO is here to help with your mold remediation needs!

Residents of Pulaski and Laurel Counties: it’s that time of year again for fall and winter weather. SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties want you to be prepared. The summer has brought us damp weather conditions. These little summer showers can cause big mold problems once fall rolls around. The wind flow picks up in the fall and with that brings all kinds of mold. SERVPRO wants you to be prepared. The best way is to keep track of water damage in your home, pay close attention to that familiar musty smell, and make sure to look out for the those green, orange, brown, or black spots that pop up.

If mold hits your home this fall, call SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties at (606) 877-2160. We’ll make your mold problem “Like it never even happened.”

From the Bluegrass to Birmingham –the Pulaski and Laurel Counties girls headed South!

8/29/2017 (Permalink)

On August 28^th, one of our owners –Julie Roberts, and part of our marketing team --Ashley Kovaleski and Kelsey White went to SERVPRO of Birmingham, Alabama. The girls traveled over seven hours to reach one of the most historic SERVPRO’s in the U.S.

SERVPRO® of Birmingham began 33 years ago with nothing more than a green clean dream!  David Wilson and his team started their SERVPRO from the ground up in Tallahassee, and are still serving Alabama today! While the girls were at SERVPRO® of Birmingham, they trained with some of the top professionals in their field.

While at SERVPRO® of Birmingham, they even got to meet the first SERVPRO Marketing Representative, Stan Richardson, who started with this team from the beginning. He told them about his first commercial job, and how it changed the industry as we know it. A local grocery store had caught fire and while they had never done a commercial property before they took the opportunity to help in their community. They got the job completed in ten days, and thus began the commercial side of SERVPRO.

The SERVPRO experience is unique to say the least, but being around a group of professionals who have the same passion about helping others through disaster is one that cannot be replicated. No matter what state you’re in, SERVPRO strives to make your disasters “Like it never even happened.”

Storm Watch 2017—Dorothy and Toto report for duty!

8/29/2017 (Permalink)

SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties work 24/7 to make sure the local community is taken care of during a disaster. But, what happens when another community is in need and their local SERVPRO is overrun with so many calls they cannot possible take them all? SERVPRO’s from all over the U.S. step in to help!

 During their recent trip to Birmingham the Pulaski and Laurel Counties SERVPRO team got to be in attendance when a Kansas City flood occurred. The Storm Team, run by Eric Greene, were ready and prepared to take care of Kansas City. They dispatched SERVPRO’s from all over to send their Storm Crews to the flood damaged areas.

Our motto is, and always will be, Here to Help! No matter the distance our Storm Team will travel to make your disaster “Like it never even happened.”

Residents of Pulaski and Laurel Counties: You Wake Up in Water –What do you do next? 

8/29/2017 (Permalink)

A homeowner or business owner’s worst nightmare is waking up or walking into standing water. It’s a sure-fire way to ruin even the best of days. SERVPRO is here to help when water or flood damage occurs. We get there as quickly as we can, but until we arrive here are some steps you can take to make things go smoother:

• Identify the source and stop the leaking or flooding.
• Turn off the water source, if the leaking or flooding is coming from a burst pipe or water main.
• Try to stop anymore leaking or flooding through roof’s or windows.
• Move wet items to dry places.
• Document the damage the best way you can and take photographs.

We hope this doesn’t happen to your home or business, but if it does, call us today at (606) 877-2160. We’ll make the disaster “Like it never even happened.”

How do I clean up a flooded basement?

8/29/2017 (Permalink)

One of the most common areas that flood in our homes are our basements. The water seeps in from different places and can ruin many beloved items. Typically, garages are near basements and can run into the same treatment. Water damage requires a professional to make sure you steer clear of possible mold damage. Here are some techniques you can use to make the process easier before we arrive:

• Use wooden clothespins to hang up clothes, children’s stuffed animals, and photographs that may have been effected.
• Make sure that furs and leather items dry separately and at room temperature.
• Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture and wet carpeting.
• Remove upholstery and cushions for drying.
• Remove any excess water by mopping or blotting until we arrive.

SERVPRO is ready for any size disaster. If your basement floods, call us at (606) 877-2160.

Mold—The Warning Signs: Residents of Pulaski and Laurel Counties --What Should You Look For in your home or business?

8/18/2017 (Permalink)

Mold can come in all shapes and sizes. Residents of Pulaski and Laurel Counties, call us today for your mold remediation services!

There are over 100,000 forms of fungi that can turn into mold. Mold in excessive amounts may cause health issues or worse. When water gets into a part of your home or business, getting the water out before mold sets up is ideal. Here are the warning signs to look for if water has not been removed before the mold begins to grow:

-visible mold growth

-a strong or musty odor

-mold problems in the past

If anyone in the area of Pulaski and Laurel Counties is interested in us hosting a class on mold with one of your associations, call us today!

If you or someone you know has water damage that you suspect has turned into mold, give us a call at (606) 877-2160.

Floods: Before, During, and After –be prepared!

8/11/2017 (Permalink)

SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties are Here to Help with your water damage --if a flood should hit the Central Kentucky area!

Flooding can happen anywhere at any time. Residents of Pulaski and Laurel Counties --the best way to be prepared for a flood is to know the warning terms:

• Flash Flood- means flooding is possible.
• Flash Flood Watch-flash flooding is possible.
• Flood Warning- flooding is occurring or will occur soon.
• Flash Flood Warning- a flash flood is occurring; seek high ground immediately.

Our friends at FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) have brought you tips on how to prepare for a flood or flooding in your area.

Before the Flood: Have a professional elevate the furnace, water heater, and electric panel.

During the Flood: Disconnect appliances, don’t walk through electrical equipment, and turn off the main switches on utilities.

After the Flood: Listen to the news to find out if water is safe to drink again, avoid standing water (as it can carry disease), and only return home when authorities have deemed it safe.

If flood damages hit your area, call SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties! We are Here to Help!

It’s a bird, it’s a plane… no, It’s a newsletter!

8/1/2017 (Permalink)

Join our newsletter now!

SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties is bringing you the SERVPRO newsletter straight from the infamous Green Machine. We will be sending it out each Quarter, and it will be filled with all kinds of information that you won’t want to miss!

The Green Machine has been spotted all over our territories, and now, he’s bringing you a SERVPRO newsletter: he’ll include cleaning tips, industry information, blog postings, social media insights, and much more.

The cleaning tips section will include the industries best kept secrets on cleaning, household tips and tricks, and more.

The blog section will include our SERVPRO blogs written by trusted members of the SERVPRO team.

The social media insights will give you the inside scoop on contests, upcoming posts, and videos.

We’ve got plenty to add to our newsletter, but if there’s something you would like to see on a future edition, let us know by emailing us at kwhite@SERVPROofmrgl.com.

The Green Machine hopes to see you subscribed!

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There’s clean and then there’s SERVPRO Clean!

7/21/2017 (Permalink)

For carpet cleaning, deodorization, and more: call SERVPRO today!

Summer is the time for vacation, pool days, and spending time with your family. There’s one thing no one wants to be stuck inside doing on these glorious summer days: cleaning. Did you know that SERVPRO is not only a premier specialist in fire, water, and mold cleanup – but has a variety of carpet cleaning services available. We have crew with the top training and state-of-the-art professional equipment that does a top job. SERVPRO offers different carpet care options depending on the soil level of your carpet, so there’s an option for everyone. We know stains, and we will take time to explain:

• soil protection benefits
• the increase of good indoor air quality with a clean carpet
• the positive effects of frequent vacuuming on your carpet’s appearance

Another aspect to keep in mind is if you’re selling or buying a home. Real estate agents call SERVPRO to handle:

• air duct cleanings
• carpet and upholstery, drapes, and blinds
• odor identification
• deodorization

Residents and real estate agents of Pulaski and Laurel Counties don’t let your house or business go without a SERVPRO clean treatment!

Commercial business owners of Pulaski and Laurel Counties: Need an HVAC cleaning? SERVPRO is Here to Help!

6/30/2017 (Permalink)

Get your commercial ducts cleaned today!

Sometimes we only think of HVAC cleanings for our own home. We want to keep our family happy and healthy. So, why not extend the same services to our customers. Dirty ducts can circulate mold, odor, and other contaminants throughout the building. All businesses should have their HVAC scoped to see if it needs cleaning from a professional. SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties is Here to Help! The SERVPRO difference can help with many dirty duct problems including: reducing potential mold growth, helping restore energy efficiency, and eliminate odors. Those are only a few differences a clean duct can make, call SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties at (606) 877-2160 to see the difference for yourself!

We want the best possible service for our customers and calling SERVPRO to clean your ducts is a great place to start!

Having the right equipment during a fire can save your home –and your life!

6/22/2017 (Permalink)

Follow P.A.S.S. to make sure your fire extinguisher is working properly to protect your family from fires and fire damage.

Fires and fire damage are common tragedies among homeowners. But, there are ways to lessen the damage. SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties is Here to Help so fires don’t ruin your summer. One is having a proper fire extinguisher --especially, during grilling season. Make sure you follow these rules from our friends at the American Red Cross when it comes to having a good extinguisher:

-Always have more than one working extinguisher in your home.
-Install extinguishers high on the wall and away from any heat sources.
-If an extinguisher doesn’t work on a fire immediately, drop it and get out. Most portable extinguishers empty in 8 seconds.
-Make sure the gauge on your extinguisher is properly charged.
-Once you have the right fire extinguisher, always remember PASS:

P- Pull the pin and hold the extinguisher with the nozzle pointing away from you.

A- Aim low. Point the extinguisher at the base of the fire.
S- Squeeze the lever slowly and evenly

S- Sweep the nozzle from side to side.

We hope these tips keep fires and fire damage from your homes. But, if you have fire damage and need SERVPRO, we are always Here to Help. Call SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties at (606) 877-2160.

Once the sirens have silenced, do you need a hero ready service for your storm damage?

6/22/2017 (Permalink)

We are ready for any storm damage needs!

There’s a scary feeling that hits when you hear your local sirens going off, and you realize the storms are headed your way. You take the necessary precautions, but sometimes the eye of the storm has a mind of it’s own. When the clouds have cleared and you have a mess on your hands, call us at SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties! We understand that storm damage can be overwhelming and seem impossible, but our crew of professionally trained individuals are always ready! Our 1-4-8 rule will get us to you even sooner. Within: 

• One hour from a notice of loss, we will have a SERVPRO professional contact you.
• Four hours of loss a SERVPRO professional will be on site to start mitigation, if necessary.
• Eight business hours after a loss, we will have a verbal briefing of the scope communicated to you.

SERVPRO is here to help when the storm damages your home. As always, we will make it “Like it never even happened.”

Pulaski and Laurel County Residents: Is the “Mold Monster” trying to take over your home or business?

6/16/2017 (Permalink)

Don't let the "Mold Monster" come after your home!

Everyone dreads when they look in their basement, under the kitchen sink, or around wet boxes in the garage and see that yellow, green, black, or orange substance. The sinking feeling hits – “I’ve got a mold problem.” While not all mold is bad, some mold can cause health concerns for many people. Any kind of water flooding in your home or business can cause mold to grow --anything from water leaks to varying humidity. The best way to get ahead of the “Mold Monster” is to take precautions. Here are some different signs that your home or business is being over-run by the “Mold Monster” himself:

• You can visibly see the mold
• Musty odor –indicates mold is present
• Any type of moisture problems that may have caused mold growth
• Excessive humidity

If you think you have a mold problem, and the “Mold Monster” has taken up residence in your home or business, please call SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties at (606) 877-2160. We are always Here to Help!

It’s not time to change the clocks back, but it is time to change your smoke alarms!

6/16/2017 (Permalink)

It's always that time of the year to check your smoke alarms!

Smoke alarms can improve the safety of your home a significant amount when it comes to fires. A fire can happen at any time, and you will want to make sure you and your family are safe. Here are a few tips from the American Red Cross on how to update your smoke alarms to keep your family and home safe before a fire ignites: 

• Have a smoke alarm on every level of your home and in every bedroom.
• Keep smoke alarms away from windows, doors, walls, or ducts that can stop your alarms from working properly.
• Check your smoke alarm monthly.
• Replace smoke alarm batteries every year, or more if needed.

Keeping your family safe is the main priority to having a properly working smoke alarm; but fires can also cause hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars’ worth of damage every year. There is soot, smoke, and even water damage when it comes to a bad fire. The faster you know there is a fire, the faster you can get it put out. Visit: www.redcross.org to learn more tips on how to keep your home safe in case of a fire.

Whether it’s Mold remediation or Golf --SERVPRO is ready!

5/26/2017 (Permalink)

Marketing Rep Chanel Music getting ready for a day of fun in the sun with the SEK Golf.

Marketing Rep Chanel Music and Marketing Coordinator Kelsey White traveled up the mountain to the South-Eastern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Golf Scramble last week to represent SERVPRO. They met with many city council members along with business owners throughout the day. The day was fun and hot, but they did have time to talk all things mold. The participants expressed their concern for mold damage in their area. Because they know, when water damage sits for too long, mold begins to take hold. The mold spores rapidly reproduce when moisture is present. For residents that can be dangerous, and for business owners, it can cause legal issues. Mold litigation is becoming a reoccurring case in the legal systems. Commercial property or personal property should be well-taken care of in case of water damage where mold can grow. One of the most common questions we receive is: Do we test for mold? The short answer is, no; however, we do refer industrial hygienists who can test for mold.

Here’s what to do if you find mold:

• Stay out of affected area.
• Turn off the HVAC system and fans.
• Contact SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties for remediation services.

What not to do if you find mold:

• Don’t touch or disturb the mold.
• Don’t blow air across any surfaces with visible or suspected mold growth.
• Don’t attempt to dry the area yourself.
• Don’t spray bleach or other disinfectants on mold.

Here in the bluegrass state we have weather patterns that can go all over the place. Business owners, homeowners, and city officials must be prepared. When the weather acts up, SERVPRO is ready to act fast! 

Summer Fun or Summer Storms? Either Way SERVPRO® is HERE TO HELP!

5/24/2017 (Permalink)

Marketing Manager Ashley Kovaleski and Marketing Rep Morgan Blount had a great day at the golf scramble telling everyone about SERVPRO.

Last week, our franchise had the opportunity to participate in the Madison County Home Builders Associations Annual Golf Scramble at The Battlefield Golf Club in Richmond, Kentucky.  Many local builders and business professionals from the Richmond and Berea area, as well as across Central Kentucky, came out to support the event. 

Marketing Manager Ashley Kovaleski and Marketing Representative Morgan Blount were able to discuss the benefits of restoration work for the building industry.  As many are aware, warm weather is headed our way.  With the increasing temperatures, we also stand the risk of some severe storms. 

Luckily for our builders and other customers SERVPRO® is your go to for storm damages to your home of business.  Property board-ups, water extraction and drying, and soot cleanup are no match for our team of experts!  Our highly-trained storm damage specialists and our access to the resources and personnel of 1,700 Franchises makes us ready for any size disaster!

Here to Help EDUCATE!

5/23/2017 (Permalink)

Recently, one of our Franchise owners, Mike Parsons, and Marketing Manager Ashley Kovaleski had the opportunity to attend a Continuing Education Certification Class in Elizabethtown, KY.  Mike and Ashley have a goal of becoming certified to teach continuing education (CE) courses to area insurance professional who are required to receive 24 credits bi-annually. 

CE classes are critical to our insurance customers, and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to work toward this certification.  Some classes that are IICRC approved include Restoring Contaminated Buildings & Mitigation Awareness and Response Seminar, Mitigation Awareness and Response Seminar & Understanding Mold in the Restoration Industry, and Fire Damage Restoration just to name a few.

We hope to have the ability to offer several classes that will benefit both residential and commercial customers in the near future!  Stay tuned for updates. If you would like more information about our Continuing Education course offerings, please send us an email at marketing@SERVPROofpulaskilaurel.com. 

Local SERVPRO® Employees Go the Extra Mile for Your Water Restoration Needs

5/18/2017 (Permalink)

SERVPRO® professional Daniel Thompson discussing water restoration.

Recently, 5 of your trusted local SERVPRO® employees attended the IICRC Water Damage Restoration Technician Course (WRT) in Bowling Green, KY.  The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is a non-profit organization that develops a variety of certifications geared toward restoration services.  Their goal is to ensure that consumers are getting quality service from technicians who understand the importance of a quick response and immediate remediation of their water damage. 

Technicians Billy Wilson and Ronnie Henson of London, technician David Patrick of Prestonsburg, Crew Chief Madeline BenDavid of Berea, and Marketing Manager Ashley Kovaleski of Richmond were all in attendance for the class.  They were all able to freshen up their skills and build upon their varying levels of expertise.  Topics covered included safety, psychrometry, drying theory, equipment and supplies, emergency services, on-going inspections and drying services, restoration services, drying difficult situations, and specialized drying processes. 

All 5 employees were able to test for certification and are eagerly awaiting their results.  With the WRT course under their belts they are all trained and ready to assist you with any of your water restoration needs!

Bringing in May the SERVPRO Way

5/12/2017 (Permalink)

Marketing Manager Ashley Kovaleski with Marketing Reps April Goodin and Chanel Music touring the facility where the CE Classes were held.

To bring in May in true SERVPRO fashion, SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties were delighted to host a CE Class with three different courses. Our agents and adjusters came from many different areas to join in on the learning fun! The classes offered included: Ethics, Bio-hazards, and Mitigation Awareness. The Ethics course covered a variety of subtopics like honesty and reliability. The Bio-hazards class was enjoyed by all; this class went in-depth on the different situations one may encounter dealing with commercial or residential property. The class got to view pictures and slides with information on the different bio-hazards SERVPRO can clean. The Mitigation Awareness course covered all the ways in which Mitigation strives to always be the true hero of the day! And, how SERVPRO restores, not replaces, household items and furniture that suffer water damage. We look forward to more CE Classes in the future!

Minimizing Business Interruption with SERVPRO

5/5/2017 (Permalink)

One of the biggest challenges a business faces when dealing with an unfortunate structural damage issue is business interruption.  How does the office continuing operating?  What happens to inventory on-hand and supply orders?  Is the business able to continue servicing customers?  These concerns are stressful not only for owners and executives, but also the employees counting on their jobs.  At SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties it is our primary focus to minimize or eliminate business interruption issues so that our clients are able to continue their normal business functions for their clients and staff.  Beside cleaning or drying services, SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties is able to assist with furniture and equipment relocation, computer and machinery restoration, document restoration and long term storage if needed.  When damage affects your business, trust your local SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties to keep your operations running and to make your loss “Like it never even happened.”

No Building is “Too Big” for SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties

5/5/2017 (Permalink)

Don’t let the orange house logo fool you – the professionals at SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties have the experience and capability to handle projects of all sizes including commercial buildings.  From factories and warehouse, to school buildings and hospitals, our team has the equipment, knowledge and understanding to handle any size commercial project.  Our commercial clients trust us because we understand their business operation needs.  Our training gives us the knowledge to handle any situation from water damage to smoke damage to content restoration and relocation. SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties is able to assess the situation, quickly develop a plan of action, and work with all key parties in executing and communicating during each phase of the project.  Available to work 24 hours a day, 7 days of week – we provide a valuable resource to facilities of all sizes during a time of need.  Call us today at 606- 877-2160 for any of your commercial needs or to schedule a meeting to discuss. 

Experienced Contents Restoration Services

5/5/2017 (Permalink)

Often times when we think of fire damage, the images that first come to mind are of burning roofs, buildings, or the remnants of a house left behind.  But what about the contents inside?  Those sentimental items passed down from generation to generation or even the everyday items in our homes we take for granted.  At SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties, contents restoration is something we pride ourselves on.  We are able to provide inventory services, packing services, temporary storage in a climate controlled building with insurance coverage, as well as cleaning and deodorizing. SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties is also able to provide in-house laundry and soft contents restoration.  If you need an item while it’s in storage, no problem!  Stop by our facility any time and allow us to prepare those items for you.  We are able to work with our clients to restore wood items, electronics, appliances, art, documents and books and can even assist with saving old home videos.  If you are affected by fire or soot, call us at SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties for all of your content needs.

Smoke Odor Elimination – No Problem!

5/5/2017 (Permalink)

Often time the first question SERVPRO gets on a fire or smoke loss is – can you ever get this odor out? Yes we can!  The highly trained staff at SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties have many tools and techniques at their disposal.  While the first step to any odor elimination process is to remove the source, the smoke odor may linger much longer after that step is completed.  Whether it’s from a fire damage, burnt items in the kitchen or even just years of cigarette smoke – eliminating that odor is one of our specialties!  We have experience in odor elimination in rental units, vehicles, RVs, businesses, commercial buildings and of course with any fire or smoke damage.  Let the odor elimination experts at SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties help you today with any smoke odor issues you may be facing.

Crawlspace Mold Issues

5/5/2017 (Permalink)

A major challenge to any home or commercial building is keeping the crawlspace free of excessive moisture.  With exposed dirt, drainage issues, or natural water sources often present, keeping a crawlspace free of the conditions that are ripe for mold growth are often very difficult.  At SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties we have the tools and training to remediate any mold situation that may be affecting your property.  Working with owners of all different property types along with Indoor Environmental Professionals, we look for ways to eliminate water intrusions, provide drying and cleaning up services, and repair any items such as insulation or moisture barriers to make sure the crawlspace mold issue is properly remediated.  Not sure if you have mold or a crawlspace issue?  Call SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties today to schedule a consultation.  Let our mold remediation experts help keep your crawlspace free of mold!

When Lightning Strikes!

5/5/2017 (Permalink)

Storm season in Kentucky! We all know the familiar sight of storm clouds rolling in from the distance.  Wind, rain, thunder…and lightening.  What happens when lightning strikes your home or business?  At SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties we have the experience and training to deal with the aftermath of lightning strikes.  From the deodorization process, to the structural repair process down to any cleaning needs from potential interior soot, we are ready and able to assist at any time.  Often times a lightning strike leads to the need for emergency board up or roof tarps.  We can handle that as well!  Call us with any lightening or storm damage needs and let us assist you during the entire process. SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties is available 24 hours 7 days a week and will be ready to help you no matter when a storm or lightning strike may occur. 

SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties - A Proud National Storm Response Team Member

5/5/2017 (Permalink)

Hurricanes, flood events, wildfires – we’ve all seen them on the news and have all done our part at some point through charities like the Red Cross or through personal support of others to assist during these devastating times. SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties has been a proud member of the SERVPRO National Storm Response Team since 2008.  Since that time, our team has worked in 25 states in over 50 natural disaster events to help our neighbors during their times of need.  Our staff is ready at a moment’s notice to assist those in need whether they be next door or across the country.  We have an expanded inventory of equipment and tools on hand at all times in order to respond to any storm need that may arise.  If you or someone you know is affected by a storm event, call us at SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties and let our storm response team help them and their community get back to normal.   

Spring Time – Broken Pipe Time!

5/5/2017 (Permalink)

Warmer weather is finally here!  After a long winter of not being able to do yard work, gardening or working on that lawn you are so proud of – it is finally time to turn on that water spigot outside and get to work!  Unfortunately, that water spigot has a surprise in store for you.  Many times, these outside sources of water freeze during the winter time unbeknownst to anyone.  Only when someone finally turns on the water for the first time does the damaged pipe reveal itself. SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties handles many of these calls each spring.  Someone comes in from a good day of work in the yard to find a flooded house or flooded basement from that water pipe they just had on.  Let the water damage experts at SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties take care of any of your water damage needs.  Enjoy the spring time and call SERVPRO if you need us! 

SAHMA Kentucky Conference Attendance Exceeds 500

5/4/2017 (Permalink)

Marketing Reps April Goodin & Morgan Blount are pictured discussing restoration services at the SERVPRO booth at the SAHMA Kentucky Annual Conference

This year SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties had the pleasure of attending the Southeastern Affordable Housing Management Association (SAHMA) Kentucky Conference in Louisville, IT. The SAHMA organization is comprised of owners and managers of affordable, multifamily housing in the Southeast. With a mission to inform and educate, the conference attendees had the opportunity to discuss a variety of topics important to the housing industry.  

At the vendor show our marketing team had the opportunity to speak with a few hundred Kentucky property managers about restoration services.  One of the key services discussed extensively was our biohazard cleanup.  SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties covers a broad scope of biohazard cleanings including sewage backups, crime scene residues, suicide/death accidents, homicide cleanups, hoarding scenes, animal waste/remains, chemical spills, and meth lab cleanup.  While most of these can be unpleasant scenarios to deal with, we are here to make the cleanup easier and downtime less for our commercial and residential customers.

SERVPRO Attends Kentucky Housing Authority Annual Maintenance Conference

5/4/2017 (Permalink)

Marketing Manager Ashley Kovaleski and Marketing Rep April Goodin are pictured with 3 gentlemen from the Somerset Housing Authority

This year, members of our sales team from London, Richmond, and Prestonsburg were pleased to be able to attend the Kentucky Housing Authority’s Annual Maintenance Conference which was held April 10^th through April 13^th in Bowling Green, KY.   Topics this year included HVAC and EPA Certification, Repair and Troubleshoot Gas and Electric Water Heaters, Carbon Monoxide and Fire Safety, Gas and Electric Furnace Repair and Troubleshooting, and Lead Paint Renovation Certification to name a few.  The Kentucky Housing Association (KHA) has been serving Kentucky since 1937 and we are proud to support them as an active restoration vendor.  KHA provides multiple yearly opportunities for its members to gain industry training and knowledge in the field of housing. 

While in attendance, our SERVPRO marketing team had the opportunity to talk with many of Kentucky’s housing maintenance professionals including members of the Richmond Housing Authority, Somerset Housing Authority, and Martin Housing Authority. Topics discussed included biohazard clean-up, meth lab decontamination, fire remediation, dehumidification and water extraction, and mold mitigation and remediation.

When it comes to providing restoration services to housing complexes, SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties is ready for any size disaster!

National Police Week

5/4/2017 (Permalink)

National Police Week Banner

SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties will be celebrating National Police Week with our hero’s in blue Monday, May 15, 2017 through Sunday, May 21, 2017.  President John F. Kennedy declared May 15^th as Peace Officers Memorial Day back in 1962.  Since then, many local, state, and national events have been held to honor the men and women who protect and serve us all.  Locally, we have several activities planned for our offices and there are several ways that you can give back too!

Here are a few ideas to celebrate with us and our nations law enforcement officers:

1. Thank an officer.  This is easy!  If you see an officer just offer your thanks and support.
2. Look for and support local police week events in your area. 
3. Wear blue on May 15^th to show your pride and patronage for those lost in the line of duty.

Please join with us during National Police Week as we remember and honor these brave men and women and their many sacrifices.

SERVPRO® Now Offers GREAT Financing Terms for Customers

4/24/2017 (Permalink)

SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties is very happy to announce that we now offer financing solutions for our customers through our new corporate partner, GreenSky Financing. We at SERVPRO® realize that damages to your property, whether it be residential or commercial, never comes at a GOOD time.  Sometimes we are prepared.  Sometimes we aren’t. So while SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties helps make your property damage “Like It Never Even Happened®,” we can also take some of the pressure of financing the job off as well.  Low monthly payments, competitive finance charges, and quick approvals (same day in most cases) allows us to let our customers rest assured that their property is being taken care of, as well as the payment.  Financing terms are available for a variety of services:  from deductibles, non-coverage on insurance claims, or even just a home remodel.  Ask your service representative today how SERVPRO® and GreenSky can help you today!

Spring Time Can Bring Rain Showers and Storms

3/22/2017 (Permalink)

SERVPRO® of Pulaski & Laurel Counties is prepared and ready 24/7 for any storm/water damage you may experience during this time

Spring time in Kentucky is the start of warmer weather and nature blooming back to life.  But, spring time also means that rain showers and storms will be here as well.  SERVPRO® of Pulaski & Laurel Counties is prepared and ready 24/7 for any storm or water damage you may experience during this time. 

Our technicians are extensively trained and are here to help whether you experience roof damage, flooding, or sump pump failure.  If you need emergency water removal, drying equipment or even tarping or board up services, call your local heroes at SERVPRO® of Pulaski & Laurel Counties.

We specialize in both residential and commercial needs; no service call is too little or too large for our team.  Utilizing a company like SERVPRO® of Pulaski & Laurel Counties gives you the peace of mind that you will get a team of knowledgeable technicians, dedicated to customer service and excellence 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  We are locally based with local employees – our communities are not just places we work, but places we live. 

Your neighborhood SERVPRO® is there for you should you need any assistance this spring!

SERVPRO® of Pulaski & Laurel Counties Making Trauma & Crime Scenes “Like it never even happened.”

2/27/2017 (Permalink)

We can make it “Like it never even happened.”

Crime scene cleanup can be a daunting task, which is why SERVPRO® of Pulaski & Laurel Counties has invested in the training, equipment, and products necessary to make any situation “Like it never even happened.” While you probably knew that our technicians need to be in full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) just like our mold cleanup and remediation, histoplasmosis cleanup, category 3 water damage work, and guano cleanup, did you ever wonder what has to happen to the debris?

Crime scene cleanup specialists are required to dispose of biohazard waste with a certified incineration company. All debris is bagged in specially marked bags and boxes, and contracted through specialty companies that handle biohazard waste. This portion often times represents a very large portion of the overall invoice. Utilizing a company like SERVPRO of Pulaski & Laurel Counties gives you the peace of mind that you will get a team of knowledgeable technicians, dedicated to customer service and excellence 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and the understanding that all crime scene cleanup is handled according to industry standard, and that all biohazard waste is disposed of properly.

While you already knew that SERVPRO of Pulaski & Laurel Counties is your go to place for all of your fire, water, or mold cleanup and restoration needs, now you can call with confidence should the need for crime scene or biohazard cleanup arises.

SERVPRO® of Pulaski & Laurel Counties Participates In National Wear Red Day & Honors American Heart Month

2/17/2017 (Permalink)

Look at our wonderful employees at SERVPRO® of Pulaski & Laurel Counties wearing their red in honor of a great cause!

SERVPRO® of Pulaski & Laurel Counties proudly participated in National Wear Red Day on Friday, February 3, 2017 in honor of American Heart Month and women’s heart health. This event is hosted by the American Heart Association (AHA). The employees as well as owners came to work dressed in their red to show support.

Heart health is very important to the owners of SERVPRO of Pulaski & Laurel Counties! Not only did the franchise participate in National Wear Red Day, they plan to run a special social media campaign in honor of American Heart Month. For the entire month of February the franchise will be posting information from the American Heart Association that promotes/educates/brings awareness to good heart health on their social media accounts. These posts will include videos, recipes, exercise tips, and information on how to overall be healthy.

You will not want to miss this information! Be sure to follow our social media sites to stay informed! You can click below to be directed to our pages.

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Join us in the month of February to make YOUR heart healthier. #SERVPROHasHeart #SERVPROCares

SERVPRO® of Pulaski and Laurel Counties Mourns Death of Franchise Founder

1/27/2017 (Permalink)

SERVPRO® of Pulaski & Laurel Counties announced Monday that SERVPRO franchise system founder, Ted Isaacson, passed away on Friday, January 20^th.  “Ted was the most inspirational person I’ve ever had the pleasure of spending time with,” said Julie Roberts, Co-Owner of the local franchise, “He could fill a room with his presence, and every time I walked away from talking to him I felt like I needed to go make a to-do list of things I needed to get done!” 

Ted and his wife Doris founded the company in 1967 in Sacramento, California after some time in the painting and cleaning industry.  His commitment to the system, helping change people’s lives, and his family, skyrocketed the franchise system to where it is today, with over 1700 franchises across the United States and Canada.  SERVPRO has been ranked #1 in the Restoration Services category by Entrepreneur Magazine continually since 2004, as well as a Top 10 member of their “Overall Franchise Opportunities” since 2010.

SERVPRO of Pulaski & Laurel Counties is independently owned and operated by Tony and Julie Roberts and is in London, Kentucky.  The Roberts also own two other SERVPRO franchises located in Berea and Prestonsburg.  Their local offices will be live streaming the funeral on Friday, January 27^th at 10:30 AM.  The family is asking in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church in Gallatin, TN.

SERVPRO is Hiring in our London, Kentucky Office!

9/16/2016 (Permalink)

Be a HERO! Apply at Servpro today!

We have immediate openings in our London location for Production Technicians, Crew Chiefs, Laundry Technicians, and a Social Media Coordinator.  Please check out the Facebook for SERVPRO of Pulaski and Laurel Counties, our website at www.SERVPROofpulaskilaurel.com or call our office at 606-877-2160.  You must have a clean driving record, background check, and drug test for all positions.

National Preparedness Month Focuses Home and Business Owners on Advance Planning for Disaster Recovery

9/12/2016 (Permalink)

Check out our Ready Plan website at ready.servpro.com, or call our office to have a Servpro Representative come to your property to help set up a plan

SERVPRO offers property owners no-cost tools for preparing a disaster readiness Plan

London, KY- (Grassroots Newswire) 9-12-16  Each September, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) sponsors an awareness event—National Preparedness Month (http://www.ready.gov/September)—to encourage both home and business owners to review and update their emergency preparedness and business and life continuity plans. Julie Roberts, owner of SERVPRO® of Pulaski & Laurel Counties, encourages London, Somerset, and Corbin property owners to take advantage of the information available from FEMA, because advance planning is critical in dealing with and recovering from the unexpected.

“Most home and business owners have taken basic precautions to protect life and property in the event of an emergency like flooding, fire, wind damage, or even malicious attacks,” said Roberts. “In many cases, building codes require clearly marked emergency exits, fire extinguishers, fire and flood drills, and similar preparations. But the missing link for many property owners is a comprehensive emergency plan that provides first responders with the information they need to deal with the emergency quickly and effectively, like the location of shut-off valves, fire suppression system controls, and emergency contact numbers.”

SERVPRO offers tools for both commercial and residential property owners to help address this problem. Business and home owners alike can download the free SERVPRO READY app, and store time-critical contact and property information electronically, in advance, where it can be accessed with a mobile device in seconds if disaster strikes. In addition, when a business designates their local SERVPRO Franchise Professional as their disaster mitigation and restoration provider, SERVPRO professionals will conduct a no-cost assessment of the facility and assist the owner in completing a comprehensive Emergency READY Profile® (ERP). The ERP includes information about emergency contact numbers, priority and high/risk areas, shut-off valve locations and more that can then be stored in the READY app.

“The most effective response to any emergency is a fast response,” says Roberts, “and that means having critical information available and ready to access at a moment’s notice. FEMA statistics* show that as many as 40 percent of businesses never reopen after a major flood disaster. Minimizing downtime and repairs with a quick, effective response effort can help prevent this type of outcome for businesses and can also help families put their homes and lives back on track in less time and with less stress. Creating a READY profile in advance with SERVPRO’s no-cost tools is well worth the time.”

SERVPRO® of Pulaski & Laurel Counties specializes in disaster restoration, cleanup and repair services, helping to remediate damage, making it “Like it never even happened,” for both commercial and residential customers. For more information on SERVPRO® of Pulaski & Laurel Counties, please call 606-877-2160 or www.SERVPROofpulaskilaurel.com.  For more information on the SERVPRO® and the SERVPRO® Emergency READY Program, please visit www.ready.SERVPRO.com.

*www.fema.gov/protecting-your-businesses

About SERVPRO®

Founded in 1967, the SERVPRO® Franchise System is a leader and provider of fire and water cleanup and restoration services and mold mitigation and remediation. SERVPRO’s professional services network of more than 1,700 individually owned and operated Franchises responds to property damage emergencies ranging from small individual disasters to multi-million dollar large-loss events. Providing coverage in the United States and Canada, the SERVPRO® System has established relationships with major insurance companies and commercial clients, as well as individual homeowners.

For Immediate Service in Pulaski & Laurel Counties, Call SERVPRO!

8/30/2016 (Permalink)

We provide immediate service day or night!

SERVPRO of Pulaski & Laurel Counties provides 24-hour emergency service and is dedicated to being faster to any-sized disaster in your area! We can respond immediately to your emergency and have the expertise to handle your restoration or cleaning needs.

• 24-Hour Emergency Service
• Faster to Any-Sized Disaster
• Highly Trained Restoration Technicians
• A Trusted Leader in the Restoration Industry
• Locally Owned and Operated
• Advanced Restoration and Cleaning Equipment 

Have Questions? Call Us 24/7 – 606-877-2160

Residential Services

Whether your home needs emergency flood damage or your upholstery cleaned, you can depend on us.  Our technicians have extensive cleaning and restoration training and can make your property look its best. Learn more about our residential services:

• Water Damage Restoration
• Fire Damage Restoration
• Mold Remediation
• Storm Damage Restoration
• Cleaning Services
• Building/Reconstruction Services

Commercial Services

There's never a convenient time for fire or Water damage to strike your commercial property. Every hour spent cleaning up is an hour of lost revenue and productivity. So when the need arises for professional cleaning or emergency restoration services we have the training and expertise to respond promptly with highly trained technicians to get your property back to business. Learn more about our commercial services.

http://www.SERVPROpulaskilaurelcounties.com/commercial-cleaning

• Commercial Water Damage Restoration
• Commercial Fire Damage Restoration 

Follow These Mold Safety Tips If You Suspect Mold

8/22/2016 (Permalink)

Be careful! Without proper training, you could be spreading mold throughout your home.

If you see visible mold, do not disturb it. You can inadvertently spread the mold infestation throughout your home. When mold is disturbed, the mold can release microscopic mold spores which become airborne and can circulate inside your home.

What to Do:

• Stay out of affected areas.
• Turn off the HVAC system and fans.
• Contact SERVPRO of Pulaski & Laurel Counties for mold remediation services.

What Not to Do:

• Don’t touch or disturb the mold.
• Don’t blow air across any surfaces with visible or suspected mold growth.
• Don’t attempt to dry the area yourself.
• Don’t spray bleach or other disinfectants on the mold.

About Our Mold Remediation Services

SERVPRO of Pulaski & Laurel Counties specializes in mold cleanup and restoration, in fact, it’s a cornerstone of our business.  Our crews are highly trained restoration professionals that use specialized equipment and techniques to properly remediate your mold problem quickly and safely.

If You See Signs of Mold, Call Us Today – 606-877-2160

SERVPRO Franchises Take Away Top Honors at 2016 Convention in Las Vegas

8/11/2016 (Permalink)

Keep up our #ServproSummerOfSelfies social media campaign on a red carpet in Las Vegas.

The SERVPRO ownership team, consisting of Tony and Julie Roberts and Mike Parsons, returned from Las Vegas last month after a week of celebrating the accomplishments of their franchises at the 2016 SERVPRO National Convention.  Held at the MGM Grand, Tony, Julie, and Mike took the very hot week (up to 120 degree temperatures) to learn more about our new Operating Software enhancements, increasing customer service rankings, new advancements in water and fire damage cleaning and equipment, as well innovative sales tactics to keep our insurance clients and property managers thinking of the SERVPRO brand.

Ironically while visiting the typically hot and dry town, terrible rain storms flooded the streets, even causing the airport to delay flights.  “I received a flood warning notification on my phone” said Tony Roberts, “and naturally thought it was for London, Corbin, or Somerset flooding, and it turned out it was for Las Vegas.”  Then while heading to the room, a leak in the ceiling of the casino caused a small water damage in the slot machine area.  “It’s like they knew SERVPRO was in town!”

The Roberts and Parsons celebrated another year of superior performance at the Awards Banquet.  Their franchises again ranked in the top 100 performers, of over 1600 franchises in the United States and Canada.  They also held on to their spot in the Top Storm Team Volume Producers of all time.  “We are extremely blessed with a great team, a passion for the industry, and the opportunity to help people when they need it most,” said Julie, “the fact that we are continually recognized as being the top performers in our system is just icing on the cake.”

SERVPRO Convention in 2017 is being held in Seattle, and Tony, Julie, and Mike said they plan on taking away top honors again next year.  “This year we’ve been afforded the opportunity to help a lot of people with fire, water and mold damage in Southeastern Kentucky and beyond,” said Mike, “we just keep making it a priority to help those people who need it most, and our customers just keep coming back and spreading the word of our quality work.”

Faster to any Water Damage Event

8/3/2016 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Pulaski & Laurel Counties provides 24 hour fire and water damage restoration service.

Flooding and water emergencies don’t wait for regular business hours and neither do we. SERVPRO of Pulaski & Laurel Counties provide emergency cleaning and restoration services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week—including all holidays.

Faster To Any Size Disaster

Flooding and water damage is very invasive. Water quickly spreads throughout your home and gets absorbed into floors, walls, furniture, and more.  SERVPRO of Pulaski & Laurel Counties arrive quickly and start the water extraction process almost immediately. This immediate response helps to minimize the damage and the cleaning and restoration costs.

Need Emergency Service? Call Us 24/7 –606-877-2160

Water Damage Timeline

Within Minutes

Hours 1 - 24:

48 Hours to 1 Week:

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IICRC Certified Firm

7/27/2016 (Permalink)

We are an IICRC Certified Firm

 SERVPRO of Pulaski & Laurel Counties is an IICRC firm. The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) creates the standards for the restoration industry and provides training and certification to restoration companies. IICRC Certified Firms have the right to display the IICRC Certified Logo. 

IICRC Certified Firms must 

• Present accurate information to consumers and conduct business with honesty and integrity.

• Require a technician on all jobs who has been formally trained and passed all required tests.

• Require a continuing education program to keep technicians up-to-date on the latest changes in the industry.

• Maintain liability insurance to protect all parties in the event of an accident.

• Maintain a written complaint policy and agree to Better Business Bureau or similar arbitration to resolve disputes, and accept the conclusions and recommendations of arbitration. 

The IICRC Develops The Standards For The Restoration Industry

The IICRC has been the driving force in establishing the main industry standards and reference guides for professional carpet cleaning, water damage restoration and mold remediation. These IICRC standards take years to develop and require the coordination of experts in the field: manufacturers, industry organizations, insurance professionals, training schools, contractors, and public health professionals.

Every five years, the standards are reviewed and updated. The water damage restoration field changes rapidly with advancements in technology and science, and therefore the standards must evolve to keep pace. 

About SERVPRO of Pulaski & Laurel Counties

SERVPRO of Pulaski & Laurel Counties specializes in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial property after a fire, smoke or water damage event. Our staff is highly trained in property damage restoration and we are an IICRC Certified Firm. We believe in continuous training: 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.

SERVPRO Owner Graduates Small Business Development Class in Williamsburg, Kentucky

4/12/2016 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Pulaski & Laurel Counties Co-Owner, Julie Roberts, earned recognition for continuing education in Small Business Leadership last month, by completing the Southeast Kentucky Economic Development’s Core Four Business Planning Course.  The four week course, held in Williamsburg, Kentucky, focused on strategic planning for small businesses.  With classes in Marketing Plan Development, Cash Flow, Operations Management, and Funding, the course helps local business owners like Roberts not only start new businesses, but develop existing ones.  Roberts, together with her husband, Tony, have owned SERVPRO of Pulaski and Laurel Counties in London, Kentucky, for over 10 years now.  They also own additional locations in the Berea/Richmond area, and the Pikeville/Prestonsburg area. 

“After 11 years of doing business operations on a daily basis, sometimes you forget the small planning phases that are what built your business initially,” Roberts said.  “Core Four helped me take my business back apart, re-evaluate the foundation, and set up a solid plan for our future, both short and long term.” 

SKED offers many classes for small business owners throughout Eastern and Central Kentucky.  “SKED has afforded us so many opportunities with business ownership I didn’t dream were possible,” said Roberts.  “I encourage anyone interested in getting into small business ownership, or even interested in further developing what you have, to attend one of these classes.” 

Spring Cleaning – How clean is your home’s HVAC system?

4/5/2016 (Permalink)

As a company specializing in cleaning services of all types and sizes, SERVPRO of Pulaski & Laurel Counties finds that one of the most overlooked aspects of a clean home is the HVAC system and vents.  Have you ever thought to yourself…I wonder what is in my vents?  It’s a good question.  If you’ve never had your system cleaned before, then consider these benefits…

From the National Air Duct Cleaners Association:

Indoor Air Quality.  In a typical six room home, up to 40 pounds of dust is generated annually just through every day living!  That’s potentially 40 pounds of dust covering the inside of your system and being recirculated through your home every year.

Respiratory Issues and Allergies.  Think of all of the cleaning products, chemicals, dander, etc. present in your home each day.  Those particles are circulated on average 5-7 times per day.  These contaminants could build up in the duct work.  While this doesn’t necessarily mean your system is unhealthy, the buildup and recirculation of these contaminants could pose serious health problems to those with allergies or respiratory and/or autoimmune disorders.

Energy Savings.  According the U.S. Department of Energy, 25 to 40 percent of the energy used to cool or heat a home is wasted.  Contaminant build up inside the system over time causes the unit to work harder and can ultimately shorten the life of your system.  With a clean system, the unit doesn’t have to work as hard to maintain the desired temperature which leads to less energy being used and greater cost effectiveness.

If you haven’t had your HVAC system cleaned for some time – or ever – consider using the professional services of SERVPRO of Pulaski & Laurel Counties.  Our experienced team can provide you with an affordable quote to have your entire system cleaned and fogged with an EPA registered disinfectant.  Having a clean system is a great way to promote healthy air quality in your home and lower energy costs each month.  Sounds like a great way to kick off your spring cleaning!

Are you “Weather Aware”? Tips for Being Prepared as Storm Season Approaches

3/29/2016 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Pulaski & Laurel Counties has been involved in emergency storm assistance for many years now and during that time has actively worked with local insurance companies and emergency management teams to assist people in extremely difficult and dangerous situations.  With severe weather season fast approaching our area, it is important to be reminded of some basic safety tips in order to stay prepared and alert during our ever changing weather patterns.  

From the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management:

“When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!” 

• Before a thunderstorm arrives, know the key warning signs:  dark clouds, lightening, and thunder

• Get informed with a weather radio or by watching the news

• Have an emergency kit on hand that includes flashlights, battery operated weather radio, first aid kit, food and water, and essential medicines

• Stay inside and sheltered.  If outside, move indoors or into a vehicle.  Get out of water immediately.  If trapped outside, make yourself as small as possible in a low lying area

• Make sure to wait at least 30 minutes after the storm has passed before going outside 

In addition, in order to be prepared for a tornado:

• Have a family tornado plan in place and practice a family tornado drill

• Watch for weather signs like dark greenish skies, large hail, dark low clouds and load roaring sounds

• Put as many walls and floors between you and the tornado as possible

• Flying debris is the greatest danger during a tornado

• If in a mobile home – GET OUT!  Find a neighbor, underground shelter, or permanent structure for safety

As a trusted leader in emergency response for our area, SERVPRO of Pulaski & Laurel Counties is committed to helping our community be prepared for weather emergencies.  As a 24 hour emergency response partner, SERVPRO is dedicated to providing immediate and professional services to you and your family should the need arise during this severe weather season. 

SERVPRO Names to Entrepreneur's Top 10 Franchise List for 7th Consecutive Year

1/14/2016 (Permalink)

SERVPRO® Named to Entrepreneur’s Top 10 Franchise List

for 7th Consecutive Year

Cleanup and restoration franchisor retains top ranking in restoration services category and climbs to #4 ranking overall in the 2016 Franchise 500 rankings

London, KY (Grassroots Newswire) 1/14/2016 - SERVPRO®, a cleanup and restoration franchise company, maintains its hold on the top ranking in the Restoration Services industry for the 13th consecutive year and moves up to the number four spot overall in the 2016 Franchise 500 rankings from Entrepreneur magazine.* This is the seventh consecutive year SERVPRO has been included in the magazine’s Top 10 list, standing out in a group of more than 951 franchises that qualified for inclusion in the list.

Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500 selection process** uses "objective, quantifiable measures of a franchise operation" to help would-be entrepreneurs identify franchise investment opportunities. Some of the most important factors considered by Entrepreneur in developing the list each year are "financial strength and stability, growth rate and size of the system."

"It’s exciting to be part of a dynamic organization that continues to grow and strives to always provide superior support for its franchisees, and by extension its customers," said Julie Roberts, owner of SERVPRO of Pulaski & Laurel Counties. "The recognition that the company earns year after year in this prestigious list is confirmation of a commitment to excellence that starts at the top and is evident in the service that each franchisee provides to each and every customer."

According to Roberts, a number of differentiators set SERVPRO apart from the competition and fuel the attractiveness of the company to both existing franchisees and would-be entrepreneurs looking for a strong business opportunity. Key among these are:

? SERVPRO’s strength as a brand with a national footprint, wide-spread market penetration, laser-focused brand messaging, and the ability to create national partnerships with organizations such as the PGA TOUR and the American Red Cross.

? SERVPRO’s commitment to being a learning organization, which keeps training and support at the forefront of the company’s culture and philosophy of success and helps franchisees plan, track, and deliver best-in-class services to consumers.

? SERVPRO’s focus on continued development and support for proprietary software and systems to allow the company’s operational capacity to keep pace with an aggressive growth strategy.

Sue Steen, SERVPRO Industries, Inc., chief executive officer, adds, "One of the potential pitfalls of growing too quickly is outpacing your capacity to train and support the franchisees. SERVPRO® is a conservative company, and early on we took the time to build a strong system and put the building blocks in place to support growth without sacrificing support to our franchisees."

"Today," Steen continues, "as a mature franchise organization with more than 1,700 locations under a single brand, recognition like this makes it clear we are reaping the rewards of having laid a solid foundation and a framework to handle quick growth. As our brand continues to grow, we will continue our winning strategy of supporting and improving upon our infrastructure and investing resources in training and support."

SERVPRO® specializes in fire and water cleanup and restoration services, helping both commercial and residential customers recover from property damage emergencies "Like it never even happened." For more information about SERVPRO® please visit www.SERVPRO.com.

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About SERVPRO®

Founded in 1967, the SERVPRO® Franchise System is a national leader and provider of fire and water cleanup and restoration services and mold mitigation and remediation. SERVPRO’s professional services network of more than 1,700 individually owned and operated Franchises responds to property damage emergencies ranging from small individual disasters to multi-million dollar losses. Providing coverage in the United States and Canada, the SERVPRO System has established relationships with major insurance companies and commercial clients, as well as individual homeowners.

Franchises named CAPA Mentors

12/3/2015 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Pulaski & Laurel Counties is honored to announce that we have been named one of 35 franchises recognized as a Commercial Accounts Program Mentor.  As the SERVPRO brand grows, our reputation has changed from a residential fire and water restoration company to a restoration company that is “Ready for Whatever Happens”. 

Because of this success, both locally and nationally, the need for standardized systems to help develop and deliver consistency in the commercial marketplace for disaster recovery services exists.  It has been inspiring to be able to help develop these systems, the training, and help utilize innovative software, sales principles, and structured business practices needed to help establish a Commercial Accounts Program nationally. 

It is even more rewarding to be able to help assist franchises through this mentorship program who are newer to commercial disaster recovery, and may need help.  We have committed to help any SERVPRO franchise who selects us as a Commercial Accounts Program Mentor with any assistance needed on a commercial loss, regardless of size.  From managing and producing these losses to scoping, sales, estimation, or resource management, our local team is “Ready for Whatever happens”.  Our team believes in the unilateral vision from our corporate office that these losses need to be structured and systematic, and consistent from coast to coast. 

We are committed to using our knowledge, gained right here in Central and Eastern Kentucky, to help those who have clients in need.  We want to take the time to thank each of our clients, both residential and commercial alike, for all of the support given to us over the years.  Without you, our passion of serving those int heir time of need could not happen, and we are eternally grateful.

Home Fire Danger Peaks During Holiday Season

11/23/2015 (Permalink)

As the holiday season approaches and families gear up for decorating their homes and hosting large gatherings of friends and family, Anthony Roberts of SERVPRO of Pulaski & Laurel Counties reminds homeowners to take note of some sobering statistics about home fire safety from the National Fire Prevention Association: 

“These statistics are a serious reminder of how the excitement of holiday entertaining can quickly turn into a life-altering fire or even a tragic injury or death,” says Roberts. “While glowing candles and elaborate meals set the stage for a great holiday get-together, homeowners need to exercise extra care in controlling the dangerous potential for fires.” 

According to the NFPA³, unattended cooking is by far the leading cause of home cooking fires, with frying posing the greatest fire risk and electric ranges posing a higher risk than gas ranges. Range top cooking in general started the majority of home cooking fires and caused 86 percent of related civilian deaths for the reporting period. 

While incidents of candle fires peaked in 2001 and have been falling since, candles are still one of the top 10 causes of U.S. home fires, according to the NFPA. As with cooking fires, unattended or abandoned candles account for a large portion of candle fires–almost 20 percent–but the most frequent cause of candle fires is placing the candle too close to something that can burn, like curtains, decorations or furniture. 

“It’s easy to see why cooking and candle fires both peak during the holiday season,” says Roberts, “and it’s also easy to see why homeowners need to take extra care when decorating their homes or entertaining. A moment’s inattention at the stove or a guest repositioning a candle on a tabletop may be all it takes to turn the festivities into a fight to save property and lives. While our business is fire and water damage restoration and we stand ready to help at a moment’s notice if disaster does strike, our sincere hope is that our friends and neighbors will enjoy a fire-free and festive holiday season.” 

For more fire prevention tips and information about fire and water damage restoration services, please visit www.SERVPRO.com. For more information on SERVPRO of Pulaski & Laurel Counties, please contact Anthony Roberts at (606)877-2160 or marketing@SERVPROofpulaskilaurel.com. 

¹ http://www.nfpa.org/safety-information/for-consumers/causes/cooking 

² http://www.nfpa.org/research/reports-and-statistics/fire-causes/candles 

³ http://www.nfpa.org/safety-information/for-consumers/holidays/put-a-freeze-on-winter-fires 

About SERVPRO

Founded in 1967, the SERVPRO Franchise System is a national leader and provider of fire and water cleanup and restoration services and mold mitigation and remediation. SERVPRO’s professional services network of nearly 1,700 individually owned and operated Franchises responds to property damage emergencies ranging from small individual disasters to multi-million dollar losses. Providing coverage in the United States and Canada, the SERVPRO System has established relationships with major insurance companies and commercial clients, as well as individual homeowners.