Commercial Damage

8/17/2022 (Permalink)

Whatever may be the cause, when catastrophe strikes a Pismo Beach/ Arroyo Grande commercial business, the damages can be crippling and put the day-to-day operations to a halt. Every hour spent cleaning is an hour loss of productivity and revenue. Let SERVPRO of Pismo Beach/ Arroyo Grande help you! We have highly trained professional technicians here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year available to mitigate the damages properly and efficiently. Our crews our certified and know the best techniques for restoration! 

SERVPRO also offers the Emergency Ready Profile (ERP) a useful tool used to prepare a business for the "worst case scenario." The ERP data is a collection source of all the most important phone numbers, and information you would need in the case of an emergency.

Emergency Ready Profile

8/12/2022 (Permalink)

Commercial buildings and local schools can often face the risk of floods, and fires. One of our goals at SERVPRO is to prepare our local communities, in the case of a disaster! To do this we offer Emergency Ready Profiles (ERP's) for local schools, and commercial properties. 

For an ERP, a representative from SERVPRO will come out to your business, and tag the gas shut off, water shut off, electrical and alarm systems. We note directions to each location, so if there ever is a problem anyone in the building will be able to local these shut off locations! Once we physically do the ERP, we load the information into an app, which can be edited and accessed by the staff. 

This is a free service offered by SERVPRO, for more information call us today!  

Flooding at Your Place of Business

3/8/2022 (Permalink)

Preparing for a flood is one of the smartest things that a business owner can do, even if they are not in an area typically prone to flooding. Statistically, 90% of natural disasters involve flooding and commonly impact areas that are not usual flooding targets.

Increasing your emergency preparedness by planning for a flood is a great idea not only for the safety of yourself and your staff but also for the continuity of your business. By planning in advance and preserving documentation, you can be more prepared to reopen after the flooding passes.

How to Prepare

It is not uncommon for business owners to not know where to start on flood preparations, but thankfully there are many resources out there. Some things to do include:

• Use the FEMA Flood Map and locate your building in order to determine any geographical risks you might face.
• Place copies of important documents in a secure location you will be able to access following a flood.
• Educate employees on your official flooding action procedures, which will ensure everyone knows what their role is in a flood scenario.
• Identify evacuation routes from various locations around the building and host regular drills.
• Consider the idea of adding flood insurance to your business policy.
• Store non-perishable food and water in case you face wait times for emergency personnel to arrive.
• Raise up any valuable electronics out of the water’s path.

How to Decide What Documents to Copy

When it comes to copying documents, it is better to have anything you think you might need instead of failing to remember something. Some important things to include are:

• An outline of your business continuity tasks
• Means of contact for any staff members and third-party services you may need to contact
• Your insurance agent’s contact information
• Detailed steps for recovering computer files that have been backed up
• Financial documents such as bank account information

If your business has experienced a flood, we are always here to help. Call us at 805-473-0772 to get our team of professionals to your business quickly so you can get back on track.

Commercial Disaster? Call SERVPRO of Pismo Beach/ Arroyo Grande

3/8/2022 (Permalink)

When you're a business owner and you run into an unexpected commercial disaster, you should call our franchises SERVPRO of Pismo Beach/ Arroyo Grande at 805-473-0772. We can immediately dispatch technicians to come assess any situation that is stopping your business from operating. SERVPRO of Pismo Beach/ Arroyo Grande will do everything in our power to help you and your business when trouble arises. 

Tips until SERVPRO arrives:

• Shut off the water source, if identified.
• Place aluminum foil or wood blocks under furniture legs.
• DO NOT use regular vacuum to remove water
• Locate insurance information
• When we arrive we will do a very thorough dry out and complete it in a timely manner. We practice the science of drying...and we specialize in restoring your property. We are a "One Stop Shop" – Which means we are a company that can dry out your property, take care of your contents, and rebuild if necessary. Call our franchises SERVPRO of Pismo Beach/Arroyo Grande at 805-473-0772, we are available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for all your commercial needs.

Commercial Property Cleaning & Restoration Services

6/15/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Pismo Beach/ Arroyo Grande offers a variety of cleaning and restoration services for businesses both large and small. Our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to respond to your emergency business damages, including sewage backups, water damages, and flooding occurrences.

When disaster strikes, our team responds as quickly as possible, working to mitigate the severity of damages, lessen the amount of time your business flow is interrupted, and begin getting your building back to its preloss condition.  Our top priority is to deliver the highest caliber of service, not only providing a full line of water, fire and mold damage remediation options, but also working with your insurance company to help alleviate the stress of the damage situation.

SERVPRO of Pismo Beach/ Arroyo Grande Large Loss Response Team, along with the backing of over 1,700 franchises nationwide, has the training, equipment, and expertise to handle any size commercial loss.  We have worked with a variety of local business owners, from small restaurants to multi-unit condominiums, and are Here to Help you and your business in your time of need. 

Downtime = Lost Money

6/15/2021 (Permalink)

At SERVPRO of Pismo Beach/Arroyo Grande, our team understands that a quick and efficient response during a water damage emergency is extremely important.  During emergencies like these, not only must the building be back up and functioning, but the information, materials and equipment inside that are used daily need to be taken care of and restored.

SERVPRO of Pismo Beach/Arroyo Grande can save and restore nearly any office component, including sensitive information and paperwork, with our Document Restoration service. Our team always attempts to salvage anything damaged because we understand that it can keep the cost down for you and the insurance company as well the value it has to your company. If an item can be saved or restored it is worth the time to do so.  SERVPRO of Pismo Beach/Arroyo Grande works tirelessly to treat each of your items with special care as if they were our own. Our team is professionally trained to keep your items from damage while we do the work.

You can trust that SERVPRO of Pismo Beach/Arroyo Grande keeps in mind that time down for your business equals money lost. Our team will work around the clock to make sure your commercial damage seems “Like it never even happened,” and your business is back up and running as soon as possible.

Our time-tested strategies can help your Pismo Beach business overcome any disaster.

3/26/2021 (Permalink)

Water-based disasters can create severe hazards around electronic devices. In a commercial environment with great quantities of electronic equipment, exceptional care must be taken to avoid harm.

As one of the premier water restoration companies for Pismo Beach electronics stores, SERVPRO trains extensively to handle the unique challenges that may present themselves in your business. After an incident, we impose several measures specifically intended to prevent further damage to your building and merchandise, such as:

• Extracting standing water with powerful pumps.
• Lowering humidity to a strict 25% threshold.
• Disconnecting batteries, breakers, and other potential hazards.
• Maintaining warm temperatures to prevent condensation.

After stabilizing the situation and drying out your sensitive merchandise, we contract a trusted specialist to evaluate individual items, determine the potential for restoration, and salvage all possible items. As a result, many of the damaged items may be sold for much of their original value. We keep detailed logs of all work we perform to help you receive the largest and fastest payouts from your insurance company.

Spring Cleaning Your Office Space

3/24/2021 (Permalink)

Daylight savings time has officially begun! And with the longer daylight hours we all start to get into Spring cleaning mode! If it’s your home or business everyone seems to kick it into high gear. Now is a great time to start planning your commercial spring cleaning.  Having your business professionally cleaned can rid your office building of winter dust, mud and all the grime that comes with colder weather. There are so many areas of a business that can be forgotten with general housekeeping– SERVPRO of Pismo Beach is there to help you get your office in tip top spring clean shape! Let’s face it – it’s been a hard year on us all. Our SERVPRO team has COVID cleaned many commercial office locations over the past year – helping our community stay safe has been a top priority and we are going to continue to be your best choice for commercial cleaning. Check out our photo gallery for some great before and after cleaning pics. Always here for you – always here to help! Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned.

Commercial Property Water Damage Challenges

3/4/2021 (Permalink)

Commercial property water damages present their own unique challenges, and can be very stressful. SERVPRO of Pismo Beach certified technicians understand the importance of getting your commercial property up and running as fast as possible.

Our trained technicians work quickly to assess the situation, communicate a cleanup and drying plan, isolate the damaged area, and start work immediately. We have the necessary resources to handle any job, large or small. Time is always of the essence to minimize damage, and to resume operations as soon as possible. SERVPRO has access to large loss teams specifically trained and ready to go in event of a large loss.

If your commercial property experiences a water damage event call SERVPRO so we can put our experience and resources to work for you. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, we are readily available to make your property “Like it never even happened.”

Highly Trained Restoration Specialists

Our SERVPRO Professionals are highly trained in property restoration. From initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO's Corporate Training Facility to regular IICRC industry certifications, our Professionals are equipped with the knowledge to restore your property. Our SERVPRO training program includes the following:

• IICRC Training
• Employee Certification Training
• Initial Franchise Training

Fire Damage Risks for Commercial Buildings

3/4/2021 (Permalink)

Fire damage is a risk for any business. No matter what type of business you have, the problem is the same: A fire quickly decimates your building and puts your staff in danger. Flames can damage costly equipment and vital paperwork. Below are four top damage risks for local businesses:

• Outdated Fire Safety Equipment Up to date fire safety equipment is a must. Having the correct tools on hand means you can act faster in the event of a blaze. Every office needs a fire alarm system and appropriate fire extinguishers on every level. Different extinguishers are suited to different types of fire, so SERVPRO recommends contacting a local fire extinguisher company to come onsite and do an assessment of your facility. Remember to test fire alarms and sprinklers regularly.
• Electrical Equipment Offices have plenty of electrical equipment including computers, copy machines, phones, fax machines, and servers just to name a few. Electrical equipment is vital to the running of an office, but it is also a severe fire hazard. It does not take much for electronic items to spark and start a fire.
• Damaged or frayed cords, or worn out devices, are also a common fire source. It is a good system to all keep all electric devices in good working order.
• 3. Lack Of Training Your employees need to know how to avoid fire damage risks, for example by being careful with flammable liquids and not overloading sockets. Your staff also needs to know what to do in the event of a fire. SERVPRO of Pismo Beach recommends every local business have an Emergency Plan and we can provide you with our Emergency Ready Plan at no cost. Emergency Ready Plan is a free app that helps you plan what to do in the event of an emergency or disaster.
• 4. Combustible Materials Every office has combustible materials such as paper and cardboard. Paper waste and old boxes seem like harmless junk, but they quickly burn once alight. Put a protocol in place for regular emptying trash receptacles to outdoor trash bins.

Our SERVPRO Professionals are highly trained in property restoration. From initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO's Corporate Training Facility to regular IICRC industry certifications, our Professionals are equipped with the knowledge to restore your property. The SERVPRO training program includes the following:

• IICRC Training
• Employee Certification Training
• e-Learnings

Continuing Education Classes

Restoring Your Commercial Properties Presents Unique Challenges

6/2/2020 (Permalink)

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

Restoring Commercial Properties Presents Unique Challenges

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

About SERVPRO of Pismo Beach/ Arroyo Grande 

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

Property disaster? “We are always here to help.”

6/2/2020 (Permalink)

Faster to any size disaster. This is not just another catchy tag line for SERVPRO. It is a commitment from each SERVPRO Franchise professional to be there when you need them most. 

Whether you are a small business or home owner facing minor fire or water damage, or property manager dealing with a widespread disaster, the SERVPRO system has the resources to respond quickly and efficiently. The sooner help arrives, the sooner restoration begins and the sooner you can resume life and business as usual. SERVPRO of Pismo Beach/ Arroyo Grande is just the tip of the iceberg.

If a fire, water or mold damage strikes, no matter the time, call SERVPRO of Pismo Beach/ Arroyo Grande. We will help make your property disaster "Like it never even happened." Call on a restoration system serving insurance companies and those they insure, as well as thousands of commercial property owners in North America. You can trust the SERVPRO brand, too! 

Understanding Secondary Damage

2/6/2020 (Permalink)

When you have a flood in your commercial building in Pismo Beach/Arroyo Grande, CA it's hard to know what the extent of the damage will be until you get a remediation team in there for an inspection. This crew can help you do the following:

• Assess the damage.
• Create a repair plan.
• Initiate cleanup.

As the professionals are assessing your damage, you may hear them talk about primary and secondary damage. Here's what you need to know about damage that's caused indirectly by the waters.

What It Doesn't Include

This secondary form of destruction can include a wide range of damage, but it doesn't include everything done to your building. The primary damage is anything done when the pipe burst or the roof leaked. For example, black mold growth wasn't caused directly by the flooding, but damaged walls and ceilings may have been.

How It's Formed

Because this type of damage only includes the harm done after the flooding has ceased, how is the damage done? Often slow reaction time, improper cleanup and hidden problems cause what the professionals consider to be non primary damage. For example, black mold growth does not happen the instant a flood starts. Instead, it takes 24 to 48 hours to begin. High humidity may also be a secondary type of damage because it takes place when the water is allowed to sit for too long or is not completely removed from the building.

What It Does Include

Because it's caused by slow reactions, this damage can include mold growth, unsalvageable furnishings, water contamination and the spread of the flood. If a pipe bursts on the second floor, the water may start to travel to lower levels if it is not caught soon enough. The path of the water may be considered secondary or primary damage depending on what caused the travel.

Mold growth, including black mold, is often considered a type of secondary damage. However, your commercial space could by affected by other types of secondary destruction if you don't properly address water issues right away.

Restoring Your Pismo Beach/ Arroyo Grande Commercial Property After A Water Damage Event

1/31/2020 (Permalink)

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

Restoring Commercial Properties Presents Unique Challenges

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

About SERVPRO of Pismo Beach/ Arroyo Grande

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

Mold Prevention Tips for Commercial Buildings

12/13/2019 (Permalink)

Any type of structure can get mold, so commercial buildings are the most critical because it has volumes of people walking in and out. Mold can affect the quality of air that runs through the structure, which why it is necessary for mold to be quickly re-mediated. Mold growth will depend on the amount of moisture that exists in the environment. Commercial buildings are recommended to use professional cleaning services like SERVPRO of Pismo Beach/Arroyo Grande, to properly clean and re-mediate the area.  Here are some tips to keep your commercial building mold free:

• Controlling humidity levels inside
• Fixing any source of water leak
• Cleaning and drying after any water damages

To find more information on mold you can visit:

https://www.cdc.gov/mold/dampness_facts.htm

Call SERVPRO when you see this at your commercial building.

12/12/2019 (Permalink)

At SERVPRO of Pismo Beach/Arroyo Grande, we get a lot of commercial projects. We understand how the property’s appearance can affect your current and future clients, which is why SERVPRO is always ready to help restore any size commercial building. There is no job too small or too big for SERVPRO.

Here are some scenarios of when you would need professional services like SERVPRO’s. Our professionals will help make it "Like it never even happened"

• Water Damages- even the smallest water damages can have secondary effects like bacterial growth.
• Fire Damages – the air we breathe can have major effects in our health, it is important to thoroughly clean and wipe any fire residue.
• Mold Remediation- mold can cause major health issues to anyone who comes in contact with the property.

You can check out our before and after pictures of our jobs at https://www.SERVPROpismobeacharroyogrande.com/before-after-photos

Any Commercial Emergency, SERVPRO Will Be There

11/19/2019 (Permalink)

Cleaning and restoring commercial properties require a unique blend of training, experience, and equipment. SERVPRO of Pismo Beach/Arroyo Grande has the resources and expertise to give you excellent results while minimizing the disruption to your clients. We can help make it “Like it never even happened.”  No matter the size of the job, SERVPRO of Pismo Beach/Arroyo Grande has the knowledge to ensure that it is done completely and with the thoroughness that you have come to expect from the SERVPRO name.

• Small Office Buildings
• Large Office/High-Rise Office Buildings
• Apartment Buildings
• Restaurants
• Hotel/Motels
• Small Retail Stores
• Large Retail/Big-Box Stores
• High-Rise Residential
• Manufacturing & Industrial
• Government/Military

Local Commercial Building In Need of SERVPRO Services

11/19/2019 (Permalink)

When we visit your business after any emergency loss, we will scope the effected areas to determine the extent of the loss. We will always pretest affected surfaces to determine the type of damages and which products will help us recover the area most effectively. We will walk you step by step of what will need to happen in order to restore your business. We have the equipment, expertise, and experience to restore any size damage. If a fire/water/storm has damaged your business, call us right away at 805-473-0772. SERVPRO of Pismo Beach/Arroyo Grande will treat you with empathy and respect, and your property with care.

Cleaning Up Sewer Damage at Your Commercial Facility

1/11/2018 (Permalink)

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Sewer backup and flooding present a more serious risk to a building and its occupants that simple water damage. Sewage contains bacteria, viruses and other organisms and contaminants that could cause illness. Sewer cleanup is extensive.

Causes

Although commercial sewage lines tend to be larger than residential ones, sewer backup can still occur. Employees and customers never treat restroom facilities with the same care they would at home. This can lead to clogged sewer lines and a flooded toilet. If this happens, you are dealing with gray water and possibly even black water.

Dealing With Sewage

Water contaminated with sewage should always be handled with care. Gray- and black-water flooding need immediate attention. The waste needs to be removed, the area needs to be dried and decontaminated and the air quality needs to be controlled.

If you are dealing with black-water damage, it is wise to call a professional biohazard and sewage cleaning service in City, State. It can make sure your commercial building is properly cleaned, disinfected and deodorized. As a commercial business owner, this sewer cleanup process is especially important because you are not just putting yourself at risk but your employees and customers as well. Special training and equipment are necessary to deal with this type of contamination.

Depending on the damage, a flood cut may be necessary. This is where the lower portion of walls are removed up to 12 inches above the water damage. Any contaminated insulation needs to be removed. The area behind walls also needs to be dried properly to prevent mold.

A sewer backup at a commercial facility is a problem that needs to be taken care of immediately. Since contaminated water can cause illness, employees and customers should not be invited back to the building until it has been properly disinfected. Professionals can get the job done right the first time so you can get your business back faster with an efficient sewer cleanup. Visit http://www.SERVPROpismobeacharroyogrande.com for more information on commercial water damage.

We are located at: 

1423 Raspberry AveArroyo Grande, CA 93420United States

Commercial Water Damage Events Present Unique Challenges

12/14/2017 (Permalink)

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

Restoring Commercial Properties Presents Unique Challenges

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

About SERVPRO of Pismo Beach/Arroyo Grande

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

We are located at: 

SERVPRO® Celebrates 6th Consecutive Year on Entrepreneur's Top 10 Franchise List

7/25/2016 (Permalink)

Water and Fire Restoration

Cleanup and restoration franchisor stands strong in the #7 position in the 2015 Franchise 500 rankings.

Water Damage Pismo Beach and Arroyo Grande

SERVPRO®, a cleanup and restoration franchise company, maintains its hold on the No. 7 spot overall, out of a group of 927 franchises that qualified for inclusion in the list in the recently announced 2015 Franchise 500 rankings, from Entrepreneur magazine. This recognition marks the sixth consecutive year Entrepreneur has included the company in its Top 10 list and the 12th consecutive year SERVPRO has earned the top spot on the magazine's list in its own industry, Restoration Services.

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 very satisfying to represent the ongoing brand leadership of SERVPRO® for disaster cleanup and restoration services in the Pismo Beach and Arroyo Grande area, said Mark Powers, owner of SERVPRO® of Pismo Beach / Arroyo Grande. As a SERVPRO franchisee, we have the tools and knowledge, and the responsibility, to provide the best possible service to every customer.

According to Powers, SERVPRO of Pismo Beach / Arroyo Grande continues to innovate with systems, processes and training designed to deliver faster, more consistent results to their customers. In the past year, SERVPRO customers benefited from the introduction of the following advanced features:

* The company's DryBook proprietary software, which provides franchisees with tools to capture and track the steps of a restoration project according to industry best practices and standards.
* The Here to Help® Connection, which provides homeowners with 24/7 access to real-time data, allowing them to track progress toward project completion.
* The Drying Chamber, which uses vacuum freeze-drying technology to vaporize water in water-damaged documents, a technique recommended by the Library of Congress. The process can recover and restore even the most delicate items and preserve the integrity of a variety of media including irreplaceable files, medical files, books, x-rays, photographs and more.

* http://www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500/index.html
** http://www.entrepreneur.com/franchises/franchise500/about.html

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.

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