SERVPRO Team Wilson Offers Commercial Restoration in Houston Area

2/23/2023 (Permalink)

At SERVPRO of Cypress, we understand that commercial property owners face unique challenges when it comes to restoration and recovery after a disaster. That's why we offer comprehensive large-loss restoration services to businesses throughout the Houston area. Our team of experienced professionals has the knowledge and expertise to handle even the most complex and extensive commercial restoration projects. We use state-of-the-art equipment and techniques to quickly and effectively mitigate damage, while also minimizing business interruption and ensuring the safety of your employees and customers. Whether your property has suffered damage due to fire, water, or other disasters, we have the resources and capabilities to provide timely and effective large-loss restoration services. We work closely with you throughout the process to ensure that your property is fully restored to its preloss condition as quickly and efficiently as possible. In addition to our restoration services, we also offer a variety of other commercial services, including proactive cleaning and disinfecting, emergency preparedness planning, and document restoration. We understand that every business has unique needs and requirements, which is why we work closely with you to develop a customized plan that meets your specific needs and goals. At SERVPRO of Cypress, we are committed to providing the highest level of service and support to our commercial clients. We are available 24/7 to respond to emergencies and provide the necessary restoration and recovery services to help you get back to business as usual as quickly as possible. If your commercial property has suffered damage, contact SERVPRO of Cypress today to learn more about our comprehensive large-loss restoration services and to schedule a consultation. We are here to help you get back to business

Sewage In Your Commercial Business

9/21/2022 (Permalink)

Sewage is a dangerous substance that just no one should ever handle.

• Safe removal of biohazards and water with specialty equipment.
• Removal of damaged items
• Discard items that cannot be salvaged.
• Disinfection of salvageable items off-site.
• Drying and dehumidification affected areas.
• Ventilating dangerous fumes and airborne particles.
• Disinfect flooring and surfaces within a contaminated area.

How to Handle a Commercial Fire

6/13/2022 (Permalink)

Most commercial insurance policies cover fire damage. These policies should also cover additional or secondary damage caused by the water used to extinguish a fire or smoke. The following factors may impact the cost and limits of a business insurance policy. The premiums for a bar, garage or a conventional office building may vary widely based on the difference in fire risk levels. Businesses that use hazardous or flammable equipment may have higher insurance premiums. These operations may involve

• Alcohol
• Chemicals
• Cooking equipment
• Smoking
• Vehicles

• Alarms and detectors
• Fire extinguishers
• Sprinklers

What Should You Do If Your Sink Gets Clogged

5/13/2022 (Permalink)

The last thing you need in slowing down production at your business is a clogged drain! Something like this could easily cause water damage that has you closing your doors for more than a day!

If your sink is draining slowly or not at all, producing an odor, there may be a clog. It is critical to take care of these as soon as possible. In the event that a blockage is allowed to accumulate, it can result in burst pipes and a need to reach out to a professional plumber. 

Prior to unclogging a sink with water, use a basin or cup to remove the standing water. Always attempt to plunge the water first. Small clogs are often easily dislodged with the standard cup plunger. It's recommended to try using one with a flat rim that creates a seal over the hole to apply the pressure necessary to dislodge it. Ensure that the sink contains the right amount of water to submerge the plunger's head.  

Another way to solve the issue can involve taking a half-gallon of water and bringing it to a boil with heat. After taking measures to remove the sink's standing water, pour the boiling water directly towards the drain with the aid of a steady stream. It should start to drain. If it fails, let the water cool completely, then repeat an additional time. 

Baking soda mixtures offer a natural way to unclog a sink, as it proves gentle on the pipes in comparison to chemical openers. Pour a single cup of baking soda down the drain in addition to white vinegar of the same amount. Place a sinkhole cover or rubber stop over the opening. Wait 15 minutes, then remove the cover and run the water down to clear out the clog. If these solutions do not work, SERVPRO of Cypress will be there to help find the solution.

No Job To Small

4/13/2022 (Permalink)

Cleaning and restoring commercial properties require a unique blend of training, experience, and equipment. Our team at SERVPRO of Cypress has the resources and more than 30 years of expertise to give you excellent results while minimizing disruption to your clients. We can help make it “Like it never even happened.”

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

Why SERVPRO?

• FASTER: With more than 1,900 U.S. and Canadian Franchise locations, SERVPRO is strategically positioned throughout the nation to be faster to any-sized disaster.
• READY: SERVPRO is always ready to help when disaster strikes but also knows the importance of ensuring home and business owners are “Ready for whatever happens.”
• PROOF: The science of Drying was developed out of the need to further validate the drying process and use more precise documentation on defining when a structure is dry.
• HERE TO HELP: Communication is the most important part of the process to keep everyone informed during cleanup and restoration.  We accomplish this through the Here to Help Connection process.

Our team responds quickly to your Houston, TX area fire, water, or mold damage emergency, 24 hours a day. Whether the damage occurs in a small business building, a senior facility, an apartment complex, or a big box store, we have the training, experience, and equipment to handle the situation. Our network of 1,900+ Franchises gives us access to trained restoration technicians and resources to respond to any size restoration emergency.

Are the Ducts in your Business Clean?

3/17/2022 (Permalink)

Did you know that investing in regular air duct cleaning can reduce indoor allergens like dust, pollen, and pet dander?  Air duct cleaning is vital to the cleanliness of the air you breathe in.

Since the ventilation system is often the biggest culprit in poor indoor air quality, inspecting the ductwork in your home or business should be a high priority.  In most cases, the HVAC system has been operating for some time without much attention. Dirty ducts can circulate odors and contaminants such as mold and irritating dust throughout your building or home.

SERVPRO of Cypress provides commercial and residential air duct cleaning that can improve the air quality in your home or business.

How often do you need your air ducts cleaned?

It is recommended to get your air ducts cleaned every three to five years.  However, if you have elderly family members, pets, allergies, or young children it may be beneficial to clean your air ducts more often.  If you see a lot of dust gathering on furniture just after cleaning, that could be one sign that your air ducts need cleaning.

Our Duct Cleaning Process

• The process begins by using patented equipment including a roto-scraper, which aromatically adapts to the shape and diameter of the duct while traveling through the duct, removing debris and dirt before vacuuming begins
• Next, powerful push-pull air delivery and collection system transfer the debris from the ducting to a collection bag.
• Air is then filtered through a HEPA filtration system removing 99.97 percent of particles in the air-stream. HEPA filters capture debris and keep the environment clean.
• As an optional process, a sealant or coating product may be sprayed to address odor or microbial concerns.
• Always have a replacement filter on hand so that we may change them out at the time of service.

Challenges of Restoring Damaged Municipal Buildings

11/26/2021 (Permalink)

Your community depends upon the municipal buildings being open. SERVPRO has the experience needed to quickly restore Houston's buildings.

We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster, and that is something that we show Houston municipal properties, businesses, and residences every day.

SERVPRO maintains a 24/7 emergency line to handle all pressing situations as they happen. We are prepared to spring into action at a moment’s notice when the circumstances demand it. As the management for city property, any emergencies that occur require your fast response and reaction to get addressed appropriately. In many cases, water loss incidents can be among the most damaging of these potential threats. Water can spread quickly throughout the building and affect multiple offices and waiting areas. 

As much as water removal may seem straightforward, there are many considerations in choosing the ideal extraction approach. For the sake of getting the building back to full capacity as promptly as possible, many entrust properties to the fast and experienced response of our SERVPRO technicians. With a growing inventory of premier recovery equipment, we can address both standing water and the drying to follow while maintaining as minimal of a presence as possible.

Water extraction, when performed immediately upon the arrival of qualified professionals, can protect the installed materials and contents of your damaged areas. While some areas of the building feature low pile carpeting that can get dried and restored quickly with the combined use of our air movers and dehumidifiers, other materials like marble require more intricate approaches. Many assume that because of its finish that marble does not absorb water, but it has a higher porosity than most types of natural stone used in construction. 

While it can take some time to prove overly damaging and detrimental to this flooring material, allowing even mild saturation to persist can alter the composition of the marble. In most cases, this can result in cosmetic concerns like discolorations and etching. Our SERVPRO team can utilize our specialized tools like drying mats to slowly draw out the moisture from this material to reduce the possibility of unappealing aesthetic changes or marring. 

Water removal from marble flooring and carpeting in office areas presents a unique challenge for our SERVPRO of Katy/Cypress/Champions/1960 team when we first arrive. No matter how severe the circumstances, you can count on our professionals to help. Once water extraction is complete, we also offer reconstruction and rebuilding services to address more extensive damage so your restoration process is as seamless as possible.

Call us today.

Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned- a defensive cleaning program

9/21/2021 (Permalink)

Our defensive cleaning program gives your business a way forward by providing your employees and customers ongoing safety and assuredness.

SERVPRO is here to help get you 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 healthy 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 bio-storm of COVID-19. 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 set SERVPRO commercial disinfecting apart

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, 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 performs. 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 the 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 Katy, Cypress and SERVPRO of Champions, 1960 Counties today for your Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned consultation

* #1 Choice in cleanup & restoration based Commercial Attitude & Usage Tracking study. Polling 816 commercial business decision-makers on the first choice for future needs related to cleanup & restoration work. A 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.

Does Your Business Have a Plan?

9/11/2021 (Permalink)

Will your business recover after a disaster?

How quickly your company can get back to business after a hurricane, fire, or flood often depends on the emergency planning done beforehand. The global pandemic is another emergency situation that has affected almost every business in the United States this year. The regular occurrence of natural disasters demonstrates the importance of being prepared for any emergency. Only 50% of businesses are able to reopen following a disaster. While each situation is unique, your organization can be better prepared if you plan carefully, put emergency procedures in place and practice for all kinds of emergencies. This year, a big focus is on implementing social distancing measures and letting your customers know that you have a new, higher standard of clean to protect their health. Learn about our program providing professional cleaning services: Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned.

Basic measures business owners and managers can take to begin preparing for any kind of disaster.

Develop a Business Continuity Plan

Begin by identifying operations that are critical to survival and recovery. Then carefully assess your internal and external functions to determine which staff, material, procedures, and equipment are absolutely essential to keep the business operating.

Review Insurance Coverage

Understand what your policy does and does not cover. Check with your provider about things such as physical losses, flood coverage, and business interruption. Inadequate coverage can lead to major financial loss.

Prepare Your Emergency Plan

Communication with your employees is central before, during, and after a disaster. Be sure to share emergency information with your staff.

Practice the Emergency Plan

The ability to evacuate workers and customers effectively can save lives. Establish evacuation producers and ensure your staff knows the route.

Secure Your Facility and Equipment

Install exit signs, fire extinguishers, and smoke alarms, and detectors in appropriate areas.

Improve Cyber Security

By using anti-virus software, firewalls, and secure passwords, will better protect your business’s data and information.

Locally Owned, with National Resources

SERVPRO of Katy / Cypress and SERVPRO of Champions / 1960 is locally owned and operated so we are part of your community too. When you have a fire, flooding, water emergency, or need professional cleaning and disinfecting, we’re already nearby and ready to help.

As cleaning and property damage specialists, we have the experience, the expertise, and the advanced training that enables us to get your property restored thoroughly and your business ready to reopen quickly. Call us today.

We Can Save Your Commercial Property After Fire Damage

6/28/2021 (Permalink)

To resume normalcy faster after fire ruins a commercial building, call SERVPRO.

Resources Can Help Improve Restoration Of Commercial Fire Damage In Carson City

Fire damage in a commercial center with multiple offices or other businesses creates major inconvenience by disrupting regular operations. Even if the fire does not affect every part of the building, the interdependency in such a facility means that the rest of the businesses operate at limited capacity or stop operating altogether. Restoring normalcy quickly is crucial, underlining the need to expedite the repair work and cleanup processes that follow such an incident. We offer professional fire restoration services for commercial centers in Katy, Cypress, Champions and 1960.
 
Issues affected access to damaged areas can delay commercial fire damage restoration. Facilities such as theaters and conference halls or even parking garages have large wall surfaces or high ceilings, which present several problems unless restoration crews have the right equipment to ease access. Apart from regular ladders, our SERVPRO technicians use self-propelled man lifts, which not only facilitate access to high walls and ceilings but also ease our back-and-forth movements as we remove debris and clean up areas damaged by the fire.
 
Fire affects surfaces in different ways, including depositing layers of soot and other debris, as well as, charring the materials on the surfaces. Such areas require thorough cleaning, which in most cases includes mechanical abrasion to loosen the debris - a tedious process that can take substantial time. Our SERVPRO technicians use various types of scrubbing equipment, both manual and automated, to eliminate light and stubborn deposits. We also have pressure washers that simplify cleaning the soiled areas.
 
In addition to deposits left on surfaces, fires also lead to bad odors in the affected buildings. It is impossible to work or serve clients in such an environment. Efficient removal of fire debris and soils may require more than mechanical abrasion and plain water. Our SERVPRO technicians use professional cleaning agents that change the soils chemically, easing removal. We might also incorporate heating into the cleaning process because heat speeds up chemical processes, improving the overall outcome.
 
To resume normalcy faster after fire ruins a commercial building, call SERVPRO of Katy/Cypress/Champions/1960 to help. We’re Faster to Any Size Disaster.

We Are Cleanup and Biohazard Experts

5/19/2021 (Permalink)

You should implement daily sanitization of all high-touch surfaces, even after cleaning services have been performed.

Here to Help® and Ready to Respond

We are still in uncertain times due to the global pandemic and so we want to remind our customers that SERVPRO technicians are specialists in cleaning and biohazard services. We adhere to the highest cleaning and sanitation standards.

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 performs on a daily basis.

The CDC encourages the 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

Specialized Products

The CDC recommends the usage of a labeled hospital-grade disinfectant with claims against similar pathogens to the coronavirus. Multiple products in the SERVPRO product line carry the EPA-approved emerging pathogens claims. We are following all guidelines as provided by the CDC and local authorities.

Minimize Your Risk

Tips and Best Practices to Minimize Your Risk

To further protect yourself, minimize your exposure with the following tips:

Practice Good Hygiene

• Clean hands with sanitizer and wash your hands frequently
• Avoid touching your face and cover coughs and sneezes
• Disinfect “high touch” surfaces like doorknobs, light switches, tables, doorknobs, and handrails regularly
• Increase ventilation by opening windows or adjusting the air conditioning

At The Office

• Stop shaking hands – use other non-contact methods of greeting
• Use video conferencing for meetings when possible
• When not possible, hold meetings in open, well-ventilated spaces
• Disinfect “high touch” surfaces like desks, keyboards, light switches, doorknobs, and telephones
• Consider adjusting or postponing large meetings or gatherings

Stay Home if...

• You are feeling sick
• You have a sick family member in their home

Symptoms

Illness from COVID-19 is wide-ranging, from mild to severe symptoms and death. According to the CDC, symptoms may appear two days to two weeks after exposure:

• Fever
• Cough
• Shortness of breath

It is important to consult your medical provider if you develop any severe or concerning symptoms.

Need Proactive Cleaning Services?

If your home or business needs specialized cleaning services, call the experts today – SERVPRO of Katy/Cypress/Champions/1960, (281) 469-2957

Sources:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/guidance-prevent-spread.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fguidance-prevent-spread.html

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/guidance-business-response.html

Don't Gamble on Restoration for Your Business Offices

4/29/2021 (Permalink)

After Water Loss in Your Office, Call SERVPRO for Cleanup and Restoration

Fast Recovery for Water Damage in Your Offices

Your office building in Houston can see a great deal of foot traffic throughout the year. Providing the best workspace goes beyond the office that you provide. The atmosphere and cleanliness of your building play a critical role, which leaves many business owners valuing the efficient response of our restoration specialists in a time of crisis.

While the last thing that any entrepreneur wants to contend with is water damage in their building, the effects can spread quickly to make it challenging to avoid professional intervention. Our SERVPRO team does not just say that We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster, this is a commitment that we make to every one of our clients to minimize the effects of the disaster you face and to help you restore your property as quickly as possible.

As a business owner, you can appreciate the value of a good review and rating on travel sites and review forums throughout the internet. A water damage incident that has not gotten appropriately cleaned can provide a bad experience for a property owner; a situation made even worse by the possibility of mold growth on top of the current concerns.

Our SERVPRO team arrives quickly to help assess both the source of the damage and the full extent of the effects so that restoration is effective. Our industry-leading equipment can help us to remove the excess water and moisture from affected areas and surfaces. A combination of air movers and dehumidification equipment can allow us to return your building below acceptable humidity parameters to prevent the possibility of mold growth as well.

Water damage incidents in your office building require immediate attention from more than the custodial staff that you have. With the likelihood of saturation and spreading of the damage, you need a team with the experience and equipment to handle any effect that the situation might cause. Give our SERVPRO of Katy/Cypress/Champions/1960 emergency response team a call today at (281) 469-2957.

Cleanup and Reconstruction Needed?

4/15/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO Restores and Reconstructs Following Water Damage in Carson City

Flooding can ruin a property. Owners look at standing water and sometimes want to give up. Make sure to call a professional restoration service to restore your home after damage caused by burst pipes or other failed plumbing and appliances. SERVPRO not only remediates damage but rebuilds so that your property is like new.  

Regardless of where the damage came from, SERVPRO is the water damage restoration and reconstruction company to use in your area. We are fully licensed in the Houston area to perform the tasks needed to return a home to its pre-disaster condition. After the water has been pumped out, we continue to carry out an inspection from the foundation to the roof. Here are a few of the more common damages and how we rebuild after a disaster. 

First things first, we replace damaged plumbing. Until we stop the source of the water, it is a waste of time to affect any other repairs. Our specialists are fully trained to replace bathroom fixtures, install new dishwashers or lay new intake pipes anywhere in the home. If the problem was a failed septic tank that backed up into the home or across the outside property, we can remove the old tank and set a new one, to include a new concrete cradle, in place. 

Next, come the floors. If our inspection finds damage to the sub-floor, our technicians pull out each piece of the damaged frame and replace it. If necessary, we go down to the foundation and relevel the dirt or concrete to put down a surface without rolls or raised points. Our technicians have years of experience in framing and laying new wood floors that increase the value of the home and are appealing to everyone who sees them. 

When it comes to walls, hanging new sheetrock is only the surface of what we do. Before putting up the new panels, we replace every bit of wall framing that shows water damage. Although we do not move load-bearing walls, we can expand closets or decrease a formal dining area to increase the living room for a young, growing family. 

Finally, there is the roof. Our response team not only replaces damaged or missing tiles but also removes and installs new support beams underneath them. With a nationwide network of equipment at our disposal, we can even lay in a new main support beam if needed. 

Rebuilding your home can be a lengthy process, but hiring the right company for the job can make it much less painful. 

SERVPRO of Katy/Cypress/Champions/1960 has the experience, training, and equipment need to help you rebuild from the ground up.

Important Steps To Restoring Your Water Damaged Property

3/15/2021 (Permalink)

Water enters the affected area increasing humidity levels, which then provides the conditions needed for mold spores to prosper.

Guarding Against The After Effects Of Commercial Water Damage In Carson City

Relying on your staff to perform restoration services may seem financially prudent, but without the right expertise, it can cause further problems. Using a professional service with extensive experience allows you to solve a problem on the first attempt and gets your business back to doing what it does best, serving customers.

Over the years our team has helped businesses with commercial water damage in Carson City, becoming experts in the field along the way. We know that commercial property issues are costing revenue and can draw on all our experience to ensure an efficient, painless service. You know your business best, so we make an effort to communicate with you every step of the way.

Clearing away water is our priority, but guarding against secondary damages is equally essential. Secondary damages are the result of a chain reaction. Water enters the affected area increasing humidity levels, which then provides the conditions needed for mold spores to prosper. A reaction like this can happen in as little as 12 hours and, in ideal conditions, mold can grow full-size colonies within 24 to 48 hours.

Monitoring humidity levels is an essential part of mitigating mold growth. As a rule of thumb, humidity levels need to be brought down below 60% to guard against secondary mold damage. SERVPRO can do this using moisture meters as well as dehumidifiers to control indoor air quality.

Areas that are challenging to reach, such as gaps between floorboards or behind fittings, can be tackled using extraction wands. These tools blast hot air into smaller spaces where moisture could be residing. Getting the job done at the first time of asking is part of what we do at SERVPRO. Not only can we remove any excess water, but we can also guard against secondary damages that might not be noticeable until long after the initial water damage occurred.

Contact SERVPRO of Katy/Cypress/Champions/1960 at (281) 469-2957 for an emergency service that can protect your business from secondary damages.

How Matterport Technology Helps Protect You After a Loss

2/25/2021 (Permalink)

Insurance estimators were able to capture a hurricane-damaged hospital's ground floor in 3D while crews were able to mitigate damage (Matterport)

As we've all seen this month in the historic winter freeze heavily impacting many states across America, property owners' assets are always at risk in the hands of the unpredictable. Regardless of whether you run a mom-and-pop shop or an industrial empire, property damage can deal a devastating blow to your business, especially if your insurance doesn't cover it. Recovering property from a disaster is a long and complicated process. 

Depending on size, claims can take anywhere from two to six months at minimum, and may involve numerous visits to a site by an appraisal professional who must detail the extent of damage in order for you to receive full compensation. The larger the claim, the larger the hassle one faces throughout the insurance process. The finite details matter when taking inventory of damages, but reporting on minor elements (like water damaged walls after a flood, for example) can be a daunting task even for the most experienced claims adjuster. Using a 3D camera to create a virtual model can dramatically increase the comprehensiveness of documentation, providing a level of dimensionality and detail that matters when it comes to insurance claims.

For the past 50 years, pen, pencil, and ruler have been the standard of appraisal professionals across the industry. Photographs and videos are used as well, but they are often incomplete and lack context and depth. The invention of 3D technology makes it easier to respond to natural disasters, allowing quick deployment of repair crews and restoration of livelihoods. This equipment lets property owners sleep better at night knowing they're protected against loss. We have adopted 3D scans performed by Matterport, a fully immersive end-to-end VR platform, to capture the entirety of properties.

WHAT IS MATTERPORT?

Matterport is a 4K camera system made to create schematic floor plans and 3D virtual environments of any physical space, both interior and exterior.

Matterport makes SERVPRO even more efficient, allowing us to estimate repairs and inspect for loss prevention faster, better and more accurately.

Auditing precisely what a business has lost in a disaster could mean the difference between immediate financial failure or recovery, so being able to present an accurate and complete record is key to speeding the claims process and recouping costs on damages. 3D scans freeze a property owner's most valuable assets in time so that property owners can get back on their feet again – often before their insurance claim is finalized. Without this documentation, any move to repair a property could protract a claims process by "disturbing" the scene of damage meaning that if/when appraisers return, they won't see the property in the state it was in after the initial damage occurred.

The Matterport system allows 99% accurate measurements with the ability to share walk-throughs of the property with carriers and owners that aren't physically present. This technology is transforming our industry.

PROPERTY OWNER BENEFITS

Having a loss is costly, time-consuming, and stressful.  Understanding how to navigate the insurance claim process, selecting restoration professionals, and how to manage life while your home or business is completely disrupted is made difficult when you are not the expert. Matterport allows SERVPRO to help you become more involved and informed in all those processes. Our goal is to empower the property owner with information and ease the process. We assist in communication with your adjuster and insurance company, and this technology allows you to see exactly what we are working with. 

When an adjuster misses a piece of damage in the home, our estimator is able to pull up the 3D imaging and point to every bit of information needed to get approvals for repair without any additional costs to the property owner. 

Another great benefit to Matterport is Cortex, the artificial intelligence software otherwise that blocks all personal information from images. For example, if you have a photo of your children on the fridge that you would prefer to remain private, Cortex blocks out faces automatically so no one will see images of anyone in your home during the photo taking process. 

The ability to share the virtual tour is very easy as well. Once your images have been completed, you can ask SERVPRO to share the link for your viewing. This is a wonderful tool if you don't live in the same area as the property damaged. Many owners have properties that are damaged while on vacation, or it may be your seasonal home. Perhaps you manage a business from another city. This allows you to understand the extent of damages in detail, which also provides a better path of communication between you and your insurance carrier. 

When You Choose a Restoration Company That Uses Matterport Technology, Such As SERVPRO 

You get an accurate and comprehensive way to document your home or business and any assets within them, and expedite your claim should you have to file one.

• Get a complete record of your property's condition.

• Accurate inventory of personal items and other assets within your home or building.

• Reduce discrepancies and disputes with insurance carriers.

• Expedite the entire claims process, reducing the need to provide documentation or receipts in some instances.

Using Matterport technology, SERVPRO is able to digitally capture the entirety of your damaged property in 3D immediately, allowing extraction and drying crews to get to work on mitigation as soon as possible which will not only allow your business to get back up and running sooner, but also prevent further damage such as mold growth from water damaged materials. In as little as one day, we can give a detailed and much more accurate estimate of damages, allowing you to recoup your repair costs and us to start work right away. 

 SERVPRO is Faster to Any Size Disaster, and available 24/7 for YOU.

ERP: Emergency Ready Profile - What is it?

2/22/2021 (Permalink)

An ERP is a Free Tool For Your Facility!

“No one plans on a disaster, but you can plan to be ready for whatever happens!”

Whether you own a small business or corporate scale, water damage or fire damage can occur to your business. Did you know that 50% of businesses that experience a disaster may never re-open their doors? That is why we can’t stress enough, the importance of being prepared and equipped with the knowledge to mitigate until help arrives. Let us help you get prepared! Our Emergency Ready Profile (ERP) program will provide critical information that will allow you to start mitigation and recovery services. The ERP is a quick reference guide tailored to your structure and business.

We will come to you and provide a FREE assessment of your facility. With this assessment, we will create a detailed profile that references important contacts and phone numbers, such as your utility companies, insurance company, maintenance department, hospital, and other important phone numbers relative to your business. The Emergency Ready Profile will also prepare our SERVPRO of Katy/Cypress/Champions/1960 team in the event of an emergency at your property. Don’t let your business be on the wrong side of the 50%.

We make it "Like it never even happened." 

Find a Trusted Professional Cleaning Service For Your Commercial Property

12/19/2020 (Permalink)

Our SERVPRO technicians sanitize commercial properties with the highest quality products and years of experience.

Many people are hesitant to go into commercial buildings for fear of being around people who may have been exposed to COVID-19. SERVPRO of Katy/Cypress/Champions/1960 is part of Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned. Our program is a method meant to rid properties of viral pathogens. It is a 3 C’s step by step program we provide for businesses: Consult, Clean, and Certify. When a commercial business has gone through our program, they will receive a decal sticker on their window to show their customers and employees that they are in a disinfected area.

Whether you're looking to re-open a business, keep your property regularly disinfected, or wanting to reassure occupants of a safe holiday space, a professional cleaning can help relieve COVID-19 anxieties.

There has never been a better time to re-evaluate your cleaning policies and procedures. Whether it's an office, residential building, or your place of business, cleanliness is now the highest priority.

If you want true peace of mind about potential exposure to COVID 19, you should find a professional cleaning service.

Here's how to do it!

Find a Trusted Professional Cleaning Service

Professional cleaners are in high demand because of the pandemic. If you are going to trust a professional cleaning service, you need to be sure they are qualified for the job. 

Look for a service that has experience cleaning spaces like yours. A company specializing in individual homes may not be the right choice for your office building or vice versa.

Read reviews for the cleaning service before hiring them. If other people have had a good experience, chances are you will too.

Make sure the professional cleaning service has procedures with regard to PPE and other precautions when entering your space. Most services now have clear guidelines on protection for safety and the sanitation of the property.

One-time cleaning is not going to be enough. Talk with the cleaning service about setting up a regular cleaning schedule weekly or bi-weekly.

Be Proactive

A professional cleaning service will make a big difference in the safety of your home or workplace. But it doesn't mean that you can be complacent about other sanitation measures.

In between cleanings, you should clean surfaces, including door handles or elevator buttons. Any surface that people could potentially come in contact with should be disinfected. 

Promote handwashing in bathrooms and kitchens. You can use sticky notes, posters, or any other signage that might be helpful to remind people to wash their hands.

Facial coverings should be worn in offices and shared spaces of larger residential buildings (apartments, condos, assisted living facilities). 

Keep sanitizing agents available in areas where handwashing may not be convenient.

Limit Exposure Opportunities

If you are working in an office building, consider having some or all employees work remotely if possible. Try to host meetings virtually instead of in-person.

If you must hold a meeting in-person, inform every participant of the precautions, and collect contact information in case someone does get sick. 

You can limit your exposure at home by reducing the number of people inside and encouraging guests to wear masks. You can also offer to host outdoor gatherings to reduce the likelihood of the virus spreading. 

Be Clean, Be Healthy, Be Safe 

These are uncertain times we are living in, but if you can promote a clean, safe space, it will ease anxiety. Covid-19 cases are likely to spike after the holidays, so stay safe and keep these guidelines in mind. The best proactive measure you can take is to find a professional cleaning service you can trust, and be diligent about cleaning regularly. Take precautions to prevent the spread of the virus by protecting yourself and your community at all times.

If you are looking for a reliable cleaning service, contact us today at (281) 469-2957. 

Our Cleaning Program is Designed With Your Business In Mind

10/14/2020 (Permalink)

Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned emblems let your customers know you are keeping the highest standard of clean.

Our New CSC Program

Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned 

It is not uncommon to think of a cleaning service as a janitorial service. After all, to many of us, that is what it is- right? Well, SERVPRO is here to change the mindset of what "cleaning" truly is. Our Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned program offers the benefits that go beyond typical janitorial services. 

1) We Consult With You-

This is a tailored cleaning program to meet your needs. Right down to the details of your business- we make it work for you and what you need!

2) Clean-

This is proactive and COVID-19 emergency response cleaning. SERVPRO of Katy/Cypress/Champions/1960 is trained in bio-hazard cleaning, decontamination for porous and non-porous surfaces, and adhering to the CDC standards. We use EPA approved, hospital grade products, and have been in this industry for over 50 years.

3) Certify- 

Committed to cleaning from your employees to your consumers. Reassurance for yourself, your business, and your clients is important to us. With our "Higher Standard of Clean" touchpoints, we include window emblems, signage, digital footprints, and more. 

When you think of Clean, think of Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned.  

There is no job too big for SERVPRO! With the largest footprint for restoration companies in the world, SERVPRO has you covered. Call the professionals for a consultation.

(281) 469-2957

Desiccant Dehumidifiers Used for Commercial Property Restoration

8/3/2020 (Permalink)

Desiccant Dehumidifiers

What is a Desiccant Dehumidifier & What are the Advantages of Using One

Air contains water vapor, also known as humidity. Too much or too little humidity can be harmful to the human body and to the indoor home environment. An ideal indoor humidity is between 40% and 60%. Because mold grows where there is a lot moisture, running a dehumidifier in the areas of your property that have experienced water damage or that are naturally damp, such as a basement, can decrease the occurrence of mold by transforming the damp area into a dry area after only a couple of days. 

What is a Desiccant Dehumidifier & How Does It Work?

Desiccant dehumidifiers are an alternative to common dehumidifiers. Unlike the common dehumidifier, which works by compressor and refrigerant, desiccant dehumidifiers are made up of five components, which do not include compression or a refrigerant: the desiccant itself, a rotor, a condenser, a heater, and one or more blowers.

The desiccant itself is a chemical that ADsorbs, versus absorbs, moisture. Adsorbing is holding onto the molecules of a gas or liquid as a thin film on the outside surface. Simply put, the desiccant pulls the moisture from the air and then releases it when heated. The rotor, or the rotating drum, is made up of corrugated layers, as well as flat sheet layers coated with the desiccant. The moist air is filtered through this desiccant rotor, which processes the warm humid air, absorbing the moisture. Then, the heater warms the humid air, which then condenses at room temperature and drips into a bucket.

Basically, the blower pulls in the humid air; the rotor absorbs the humidity; the heater dries out the air; the remaining moisture condenses into a collection bucket. It’s a mechanical process with no harmful exhaust.

SERVPRO of Katy/Cypress/Champions/1960 uses desiccant humidifiers when we remediate commercial damage. If you have any water damage in your Cypress home or business, do not hesitate to call us at (281) 469-2957

Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned – a defensive cleaning program

7/8/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO is here to help get you 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 healthy 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 bio-storm of COVID-19. 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 set SERVPRO commercial disinfecting apart

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, 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 Katy/Cypress/Champions/1960 today at (281) 469-2957 for your Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned consultation

* #1 Choice in cleanup & restoration based Commercial Attitude & Usage Tracking study. Polling 816 commercial business decision-makers on the 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.

Commercial property Cleanup

6/8/2020 (Permalink)

Maintaining a commercial property is a job itself, the list of responsibilities for a business owner is endless, no matter the size or scope of your business. Here at SERVPRO of Katy Cypress and SERVPRO of Champions 1960 we are the best in the industry for commercial cleanup and restoration services with years of experience. Our team is trained and ready to take on any job we take. When you least expect it, accidents always seem to happen, like fire, water, smoke, soot, mold, biohazard and vandalism emergencies will strike. We provide 24/7 support and respond to  emergencies to restore your business quickly and thoroughly. Let SERVPRO handle the mess so you can handle your business. For question or concerns call SERVPRO fire and water cleanup and restoration. 

Commercial disaster Cleanup

6/4/2020 (Permalink)

Storm cleanup is different from regular and heavy duty cleaning for residential and commercial properties. There are health concerns and other issues that go beyond normal cleaning that require specialty products and tools as well as protective gear. SERVPRO of Katy Cypress and SERVPRO of Champions 1960's trained technicians recognize the importance of minimizing business interruption while working to safely restore your property to all necessary code requirements. Commercial property catastrophe requires professional response and disaster recovery expertise. In the event after your commercial property has suffered damages from a fire, flood, or mold damage disaster, call SERVPRO immediately to begin developing a recovery plan and repair your commercial or residential property quickly following an unexpected disaster, and to make recovery faster and smoother, back to normal and back in business.

Residential and commercial Cleaning

6/2/2020 (Permalink)

Water inside a home or business can cause a lot of damage especially, if not removed promptly and can be devastating. SERVPRO of Katy Cypress trained technicians have the knowledge on how to handle water damage to home or a business and what steps to take. Water damage is one of the most serious emergencies a home or business can ever experience, whether you are facing damages from a storm, flood, roof or h-vac leak. To Prevent property damage, address your emergency quickly and prevent further damage to property. The reality is that a property damage can grow worse the longer you wait, making plans ahead of time to be ready for an emergency can go a long way toward helping restore your property. Call SERVPRO and have your home or business back to normal.

Remembering Hurricane Harvey in 2017

9/16/2019 (Permalink)

When you return to your home or business, after a flood and realize that water has retreated, does not mean your place is safe, damages will remain in drywall, cabinets, floors, furniture and personal belongings. Chances of mold and bacteria can increase if so many days have passed. SERVPRO of Katy/ Cypress are technicians are well equipped to extract moisture from the damages your home or business and for, mold remediation if needed and preserve as much of your property as possible. Houston being so close to the Gulf of Mexico, Houston residents knows what steps to take when there is a storm brewing in the gulf. After hurricane Harvey passed over Texas and Louisiana, in August, 2017 leaving devastation in its pass, our residents know the safety of your family and friends is number one priority.

Biohazard and Vandalism

9/16/2019 (Permalink)

Here at SERVPRO of Katy/ Cypress our technicians have the knowledge and special training needed to properly clean a biohazard and blood borne pathogens that pose a significant health and safety risk to anyone resulting from blood and bodily fluids. All companies must follow strict guidelines as determine by OSHA regulations when working on a cleanup biohazard jobs. Vandalism cleanup can also be overwhelming and troublesome for a home or business property owners. Whenever your property is vandalized you want to repair it back to its original state as soon as possible to protect your property and to prevent future acts of vandalism, whether it is your home or business. SERVPRO has all the necessary tools to quickly restore your property by removing graffiti and making repairs as soon as possible.

Commercial Water Damages

9/13/2019 (Permalink)

When a residential property pipe burst it is different than when a commercial pipe burst. Inside this commercial building you have much more space for the water to run. Not only is this huge property flooded but it is also now closed for business. Every day that building is flooded and closed is a day of money lost for the business owners and employees. That is why here at SERVPRO of Katy/ Cypress, our technicians use desiccant dehumidifiers. These dehumidifiers are larger and dry at any temperature more efficiently than your regular large dehumidifiers. If you have a business make sure that you understand the difference between these types of dehumidifiers. Call SERVPRO if you have a flood, pipe burst, or any other type of disaster hit your business

Commercial Before and After Damages

9/11/2019 (Permalink)

Here at SERVPRO of Katy/Cypress restoration, we specialize in both residential and commercial properties that have been damaged by weather, fire, or mold, and other causes. Our SERVPRO professionals are experienced and knowledgeable and have the proper equipment necessary to restore your commercial property no matter on the size of the building. Our technicians believe in the importance of ensuring that our clients are happy and confident, no matter how difficult the restoration and clean-up is to get your business up and running as quickly as possible, from damages of all types of disasters including, water damage, smoke damage, mold damage or storm damage SERVPRO technicians will handle your property and possessions with the greatest care and your home working until your home or business is fully restored.

Commercial Prep

8/16/2019 (Permalink)

When it comes to your business, everything matters. Things like storms, hurricanes, or maybe a random fire can happen fast, without regard for your safety or your material possessions. We here at SERVPRO of Katy/Cypress have a solution for that. We have a program called the ERP program. (ERP) or Emergency Ready Profile is a profile of your complete business, from top to bottom. SERVPRO experts would catalog all of the materials and info, from the security codes and shut off valves to the name and numbers of the night security. The more info that we can catalog the faster and more efficient the over job can be. With everything moving faster and SERVPRO having all the right info, could save you thousands of dollars in damages and potential rebuilding. For more info on the ERP program contact your local SERVPRO of Katy/Cypress and talk with the professionals. We are always here for you.    

Commercial Fire

6/10/2019 (Permalink)

In California, extensive damage from catastrophic wildfires has increased in both occurrence and scale in the past decade. Whether attributable to climate change or other factors, it’s irrefutable that it has affected homes and businesses alike. For many of the California residents this truth comes with many losses and fears as the warmth ramps up for another summer of recorder breaking heat. For most of them fire restoration isn’t an option, due to the level of damage done to their homes and business properties. Fortunately, in some causes commercial fire restoration services can help you bounce back from a fire of this degree. The experts here at SERVPRO of Katy/Cypress understand and respect the level of comment that went into buying the building and setting up your business to a certain level of satisfactory. Please contact us here at SERVPRO of Katy/Cypress for any questions or concerns on these matters.

Commercial Water

6/10/2019 (Permalink)

Natural disasters can be devastating to businesses. While damage caused by some natural events such as lightning or wind, usually is covered by commercial property insurance. Of course, you need a special policy if you want protection from flood damage. This was a shocking fact to the residents of Houston, Texas during Hurricane Harvey. Residential homes are not the only properties damaged by floods; natural disasters can be devastating to businesses as well. Business owners face a rare problem after a hurricane. Not only is there damage done to computers, business records, and the property itself, but there is also the loss of business income and customer base. This is where SERVPRO of Katy/Cypress comes in to save the day. We are one of a very elite group of companies that specialize in this commercial restoration process. We understand what it takes down to the smallest detail how to get your business back to where is was before the event. That’s SERVPRO’s promise to you.

On a Commercial Level

6/5/2019 (Permalink)

Here at SERVPRO of Katy/Cypress, we market to all types of businesses. People see our advertisements and classify SERVPRO as residential restoration only. This couldn't be further from the trust. The truth is, we are one of the leading experts in commercial restoration in the United States. When a loss transpire at a place of business, it is vital to work with an experienced restoration service provider who specializes in commercial losses. SERVPRO of Katy/Cypress understands that restoring a commercial building lies in treating not only the noticeable damage, but also repairing concealed damage as well. This is what separates us from other restoration companies in many cities throughout the U.S. Our elite marketers are trained specifically to search out potential commercial losses provided by insurance representatives. For any concerns about your business, but do not hesitate to contact the experts at SERVPRO of Katy/Cypress. 

Commercial Work

3/4/2019 (Permalink)

Here at SERVPRO of Katy/Cypress, we specialize in large commercial jobs. In fact, one could say that the reason why SERVPRO is so good at residential work is because all of us are trained for larger, more fast paced situations. Most of the people in our community would assume that we only do or prefer residential jobs. This couldn't be further from the truth. We here at SERVPRO of Katy/Cypress have the equipment and the man power to handle any large job thrown at us. Our team of certified, highly trained technicians are ready and waiting for any disaster or situation to occur, so we can get your business, back to business. We at SERVPRO know what's important, to our community of business owners. We urge anybody with question or concerns to contact us at SERVPRO of Katy/Cypress. 

Commercial Work II

3/4/2019 (Permalink)

SERVPRO has a policy that we live by. Its the called the One, Four, Eight policy. This means that we will have you contacted by us within an hour, be on site within 4 hours, and have a full scope of services within eight hours. We know that time is key in situations such as these. We use this as a point to help the customer know why we are one of the leading restoration company in the U.S. In most cases of large commercial restoration, we know that the faster we arrive and start work the better chance that business has to come back and thrive in our community. Its important for our community to know how important they are to us. Without their support, we wouldn't be here. so we thank you! Contact us here at SERVPRO of Katy/Cypress for any and all of your commercial needs. 

Proof of Skills (Commercial Restoration)

3/4/2019 (Permalink)

Since we here at SERVPRO of Katy/Cypress specialize in large scale losses, how about we go over some of the work that we have done with commercial properties. Let’s start with hurricane Harvey. In case you were living under a rock during September of 2017, Hurricane Harvey came through and pretty much destroyed our wonderful city and most parts of southeast Texas. There were a lot of commercial properties that were closed post hurricane. Most large losses that occur during disasters like that are considered an emergency. With in the first few weeks SERVPRO did and or assisted with numerous apartment complexes, High schools and colleges, fast food buildings, and countless merchant shops in our community. Sometimes money and time can’t fix everything. There are businesses that never came back due to the flooding because they just could not recover. Being out of business for too long can prove to be costly. We here at SERVPRO of Katy/Cypress urge the business owners in our community to keeps us in mind when the damages start. Why wait, we are only a phone call away.

The Commercial ERP

3/4/2019 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Katy/Cypress has been providing superior commercial recovery services to commercial companies throughout the greater Houston area, for almost 20 years now. We take pride in our Emergency Ready Profile plans. Our Emergency Ready Profile Program allows SERVPRO to work with you before a disaster ever occurs. When a disaster strikes, our certified and highly dedicated recovery team can respond faster to begin work. Our goal is to get you back in business. We at SERVPRO of Katy/Cypress have emergency ready profiles or (ERP) set up with countless commercial properties all over our great city. For some properties this proved worthy post hurricane Harvey. Sometimes it’s something simple as a toilet over flowing in a third-floor bathroom that can cripple a business for weeks depending on time. How long was that toilet leaking? How much saturation occurred? Time is who SERVPRO is fighting in cases such as these. Let SERVPRO deal with the hassle while you worry about other things. SERVPRO of Katy/Cypress is only a phone call away. Don’t let time become your enemy.

Commercial Fires and Safety Plans

9/18/2018 (Permalink)

No one expects a fire to break out in there building, but this type of emergency strikes businesses across the country everyday. You and your employees could be forced to evacuate at a moment's notice. One should be ready and create an emergency action plan, which outlines the responsibilities of the employees, during a fire or another type of emergency. Here at SERVPRO of Katy/Cypress, our trained technicians are on call 24/7, 365 and ready to help in a residential or commercial disasters. Be prepared for the unexpected disaster, plan an evacuation route for the building. Decide whether to instruct a specific employee to use fire extinguishers or evacuate immediately. While preparedness is essential in a fire emergency, the proper preventative training may keep a fire from igniting in your building in the first place. You and your employees exiting safely and responsibly is the number one priority.

Commercial Properties

9/18/2018 (Permalink)

Our business minded commercial restoration technician experts understand the pressures you are facing as a business owner. We are here to get your business up and running as quickly as possible. Further more we understand that the longer your business is down, the more money you as the business lose over time. This is why SERVPRO of Katy/Cypress are one of the leading professionals in our field for our community. We know that time, financials, and communication are the key essentials to getting the job done on time and up to par for that business owner. As we say in our offices, "perfection is in the details." At SERVPRO we have a little program called the (Emergency Ready Profile) or ERP. The program can help prevent damages by getting the job moving faster. If you want to know more about this, ask your SERVPRO representative today.    

Commercial Properties II

9/18/2018 (Permalink)

No one wants their business to experience a catastrophe, but if it happens it’s important to resolve the issue as quickly as possible so you can resume operations. We are a one stop shop for all your property recovery needs. Our certified technicians are equipped to provide solutions from start to finish. When a business has the ERP (emergency ready profile) set in place it makes it more efficient for both parties to get the situation taken care faster. The longer one wait to get there priorities in order the more the business owner will lose. Hurricane Harvey proved that many time over. In fact some businesses never recovered from that devastation. We at SERVPRO of Katy/Cypress urge the business owners in our community, and all over our wonderful city to have a emergency program in place. At the end of the day it can save money, time and even lives. 

Commercial Properties III

9/18/2018 (Permalink)

To end the Commercial Property trilogy series, we want to focus even more in depth of the ERP. We here at SERVPRO of Katy/Cypress want our community to understand the importance in this tool that we provide for free to all business owners and their properties. Yes, you heard that correctly, its totally free and takes any where from 20 minutes to an hour depending on the size of your property to set up. What does the ERP do for your business? It make sure that even if something horrible happens while you are at home on the weekends or on vacation with the family, you are covered. We get all the business property info such as gas, electric, and water shut offs and if they need keys to operate. All staff names and info, from the CEO to the night security guards. It insures that even if you as the business rep or owner aren't around, it would give us (SERVPRO) the ability to enter the property and begin working out the issue. We do this while remaining in contact with all parties associated with the business. In the past, this has saved business owners thousands of unnecessary damages. Contact your friendly neighborhood SERVPRO of Katy/Cypress to get your ERP set up today, because tomorrow might be too late.     

Your Commercial Properties

8/17/2018 (Permalink)

Every minute spent cleaning and restoring your business property, is time lost in revenue and productivity. Your local SERVPRO of Katy/Cypress always pushes this idea to our community business owners. A person can lose their business if the issue isn't taken care of in a timely manor. When it comes to commercial restoration, time is crucial. Once damage has occurred, the key to restoring a commercial building is in treating the obvious damage, but also in repairing concealed damage, while maintaining a honest and upfront  relationship with the client. SERVPRO of Katy/Cypress is available 24 hours a day to get your business back up and running. Whether your need is removing some kind of odor, or deep cleaning floors and carpets, you can depend on a SERVPRO of Katy/Cypress to get the job done right the first time. We pride ourselves on that. 

SERVPRO meets Disasters & Commercial Losses

6/12/2018 (Permalink)

The SERVPRO Disaster Recovery Team, is a team that provides help whether it’s a tornado, hurricane, blizzard and or flood, etc. The SERVPRO System has a network of strategically positioned storm teams on standby should a disaster occur. Your local SERVPRO of Katy/Cypress is one of these storm team and helped work the front lines of Hurricane Harvey in August of 2017. Major disasters including fires, floods, severe mold growth, and damage caused by large storms can always happen suddenly. Therefore, we here at SERVPRO of Katy/Cypress ask the members of our community to be ready and prepared for anything at all times. The damage from a natural disaster can mainly be severe on commercial property. These properties are often much bigger and include assets such as equipment and machinery that can sustain damage. We are always ready for a large disaster or large commercial loss and provide aid to all other SERVPRO franchises if needed. We sometimes travel to other states or countries to assist with large loss situations.

Commercial Equipment

6/12/2018 (Permalink)

When the time arrives, and you need to call your friendly professionals at SERVPRO of Katy/Cypress, don’t be afraid to ask question about our equipment. We at SERVPRO are educated and proud when it comes to the equipment we use on small and large losses. One of the pieces of hardware we use is a wet/dry abrasive blast system. Abrasive blasting is an effective cleaning method for fire and smoke restoration, mold mitigation and remediation, graffiti removal, surface prep and cleaning and odor elimination. The wet/dry abrasive blast system uses compressed air mixed with an abrasive material to provide a pressurized stream of media capable of cleaning a variety of surfaces. The blast gun and hose have integrated wet/dry connections allowing for Low Dust Emission blasting when its needed. All SERVPRO technicians are required to wear proper (PPE) or personal protective equipment while operating this unit. This machine is required to be emptied and clean after every use. This is one of many pieces of equipment that SERVPRO use on large commercial losses.

Commercial Equipment Part II

6/12/2018 (Permalink)

SERVPRO technicians arrive on site in many different conditions. We have tools that we use on all kinds of jobs, large and small. One of these tools is known as a circuit breaker finder. They are used to locate circuit breakers and test receptacle wiring. SERVPRO uses this device locate branch circuit breakers without flipping breakers to other circuits, to confirm proper wiring and to test ground fault receptacle operation. In layman terms, its gives the technicians the ability to finder the proper breaker with hurting themselves or causing more damage to the situation. This is correctly done by, plugging the transmitter into the outlet and trace for correct breakers at the electrical box. Transmitter injects a signal onto circuit which can be detected by the receiver. The receiver will beep when the signal is detected. The transmitter will also read receptacle wiring and test (GFCI) or Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt, conditions. These are one of many tools used by the professionals at SERVPRO to better insure the safety of the technicians and the civilian crews on site.

Commercial Building

3/5/2018 (Permalink)

Commercial Buildings 

We (SERVPRO of Katy Cypress) are a restoration crew that performs all sorts of work. We provide fire and smoke restoration, water and flood restoration, mold mitigation and remediation, storm response, document drying, pack outs, reconstruction, contents claim inventory service, HVAC cleanup, carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, deodorization, and even biohazard and crime scene clean up. We are a one stop shop for all the things you do not want to do. We do this for residential properties but we also do this for commercial buildings. So, let us start with a simple question; what is classified as a commercial building? A commercial building differs from a residential building in the fact that it is not where someone lives but where a business is. Pricing can vary as well, when it come to a commercial job. That covers what a commercial building is and how it is different from a residential building (house). 

Commercial Buildings Part II

3/5/2018 (Permalink)

The secret to commercial restoration is to stay organized

Now that we have that covered, let’s go over what makes doing restoration on a commercial building so important. When we perform restoration on a residential property it is extremely important to us because someone has invited us to their house to make it livable again. Usually there are very important things around the house that have high sentimental value. They must live here or are staying in a hotel. They want us to finish our work as soon as possible. Having said how important residential properties are commercial properties are important too. These properties are a source of income for people. So everyday this place must be closed due to our work is a day they didn’t make money plus they are paying for our services which cannot be fun as well.

Commercial Building Part III

3/5/2018 (Permalink)

The secret to commercial restoration is to stay organized

Let’s go over some of the work that we do on commercial properties and do some scenarios. Recently; hurricane Harvey hit Houston, Texas and devastated our city. There were a lot of commercial properties that were closed due to the hurricane. I actually remember that the McDonalds was open next to my house and I could not believe it. It was so nice to go to a place to get hot food. Having said that we (SERVPRO of Katy Cypress) did a lot of work on some commercial properties. There were schools, businesses, and government buildings flooded. I know of one school that is still closed due to the flooding and this is devastating. These kids will be going to school well into the summer. There are businesses that have gone out of business due to the flooding because they just could not recover from the lack of cash flow. I know Drink Houston is out of business for good.

Commercial Building part IV

3/5/2018 (Permalink)

The secret to commercial restoration is to stay organized

This shows the importance of timeliness for restoration on a commercial building. WE (SERVPRO of Katy Cypress) work by the one four eight policy. This means that we will have you in contact with us within an hour, be on site within 4 hours, and have a full scope of services within eight hours. Timeliness is key. We also use a time and materials software that is second to none. This helps us keep the client aware of everything that is going on and helps us mitigate costs to keep the cost of our job as low as possible. So, if you have a business and a disaster happens just remember a couple of key things. First you need to get this fixed as soon as possible. Second you need to use a trustworthy company that will be able to handle the size of this job (ask your insurance agent who you should use). Lastly, you are not going to fail if you have a plan and stick to it.

Desiccant Dehumidifers

8/15/2017 (Permalink)

Desiccant Dehumidifers

SERVPRO of Katy Cypress and Champions 1960 Desiccant dehumidifiers have many applications in restorative drying, but they are most commonly used to dry materials such as hardwood floors,  and lathe walls, or other dense material. Desiccant effectively accelerate drying inside walls when used in conjunction with air movers. Desiccant dehumidifiers depend upon a chemical attraction to remove water from air. They produce the lowest vapor pressure of any dehumidifier. Moist air passes through a desiccant rotor collecting on silica gel material embedded on rotor. They are for indoor use only and do not operate at air temperature over 120 f. Avoid damages or clogging of rotor, always operate with clean Merv 8 filter. They operate vertically or horizontally , if necessary, use extension cords with minimum 6 AGE rated not less than 9600 watts. 

Desiccant

6/12/2017 (Permalink)

Desiccant Dehumidifer

When a commercial property has a pipe burst it is different than when a house or a residential property has a pipe burst. Inside this commercial building you have much more space for the water to run. A huge property is now flooded. Not only is this huge property flooded but it is also now closed for business. Every single day that this place is flooded and closed is a day of potential money lost as well. That is why we, at SERVPRO, use desiccant dehumidifiers. These dehumidifiers are larger and dry at any temperature more efficiently than your regular lgr dehumidifiers. If you have a business make sure that you understand the difference between these types of dehumidifiers. If you live in Houston and own a business make sure you call SERVPRO if you have a flood, pipe burst, or any other type of disaster hit your business.

Commercial Restoration

3/20/2017 (Permalink)

Owner Chris Johnston

Commercial Restoration

              Often when something goes wrong to your property it is your home. It is the place in which you sleep and cook your dinner. It is your sanctuary. It is your home. While your home is a wonderful place that is extremely important it isn’t a place in which you pay for your living. It isn’t a place that makes your income, unless you are renting it out or about to sell it. Your home does not make you any money. When something goes wrong with a commercial building however it is a place that is very precious. I am not saying it is more important than a residential property but what I am saying is a commercial building costs money each day it is closed. Each day that this business is closed is a day that has lost money.

-The list of our services are water restoration, fire restoration, mold mitigation, storm response, move outs and contents restoration, electronic restoration, document drying, contents claim inventory service, reconstruction, carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, air duct and HVAC cleaning, deodorization, biohazard and crime scene clean up, and vandalism cleaning in the greater Houston, Katy, Alief, Cypress, Champions, 1960, highway 6, Bellaire, Myerland area and many more!-

Commercial Restoration Part II

3/20/2017 (Permalink)

Owner Chris Johnston

Commercial Restoration Part II

              When something goes wrong with a commercial property timing is everything. While timing is everything on every job it is under a bigger magnifying glass during commercial properties because the longer this property is closed the more money the business owner is losing. Here at SERVPRO of Katy Cypress and Champions 1960 we know this. When we receive a call to go work on a property we are out there on average within an hour and will work at any hour on any day. If there is one thing we know it is this, a disaster never takes a day off so neither do we. We will work until the job is done and the property is back open. We want to make sure that you can stay in business and get your life back together!

-The list of our services are water restoration, fire restoration, mold mitigation, storm response, move outs and contents restoration, electronic restoration, document drying, contents claim inventory service, reconstruction, carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, air duct and HVAC cleaning, deodorization, biohazard and crime scene clean up, and vandalism cleaning in the greater Houston, Katy, Alief, Cypress, Champions, 1960, highway 6, Bellaire, Myerland area and many more!-

Schools Out

3/8/2017 (Permalink)

Commercial Water Restoration and Fire Restoration Team

Schools Out

              Last year had an unprecedented amount of rainfall. All across the world had the same problem; too much precipitation. If you looked in any part of the world you saw rainfall and floods being a problem. There were flood problems in France. Hurricanes in the Pacific Ocean and the eastern side of the world. There were hail storms in the north and rainstorms in South America. Luckily Houston didn’t get any storms. If only that were true. Houston had the giant rainstorm that everyone knows about last year but there were also many mini floods (in comparison to the flood that wreaked havoc on the city of Houston, Texas) that happened throughout the year.

Here at SERVPRO of Katy Cypress, we specialize in water restoration, fire restoration, mold remediation, and any type of cleaning that you could ask for. Having said that we were shocked with the amount of rain and storms that hit the city. With all of this water we were up to our eyeballs (metaphorically) in water and work. As SERVPRO of Katy Cypress, we were well equipped to handle this amount of rainfall. The hidden variable in the precipitation and flood problem was the amount of construction and building that is occurring in the greater Houston and Katy, Texas area. Where there use to be grass and trees and dirt there is now concrete and streets.

If you have ever poured water onto sand or soil you know that the water goes into the soil. This is a basic principle in farming. If you have ever poured water onto concrete, you see that it doesn’t get absorbed by the concrete. It flows like a river. That is a basic principal of what a liquid does. So, while we are part of this community and are ecstatic about the growth and development of the schools and businesses it also causes a problem for water flow.

-The list of our services are water restoration, fire restoration, mold mitigation, storm response, move outs and contents restoration, electronic restoration, document drying, contents claim inventory service, reconstruction, carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, air duct and HVAC cleaning, deodorization, biohazard and crime scene clean up, and vandalism cleaning in the greater Houston, Katy, Alief, Cypress, Champions, 1960, highway 6, Bellaire, Myerland area and many more!-

Schools Out Part II

3/8/2017 (Permalink)

Schools Out Part II

That’s where SERVPRO of Katy Cypress and Champions 1960 comes in. We as a company specialize in water restoration and fire restoration. We saw a lot of business and houses that have never had a flood or water damage get flooded and they did not know why. While preparation is key there is little you can do when water starts to reach your doorstep. A few things you can do are move your electronics and valuables to higher ground. Take a profile of your building to know where these valuables are, where the utility shut offs are, and where an escape is just in case a fire happens. Next have our (SERVPRO of Katy Cypress and Champions 1960) number saved to your phone so you can call us as soon as possible so you can get the process of the restoration started as fast as you can. Timing is everything.

Now we (SERVPRO of Katy Cypress and Champions 1960) were getting calls from businesses constantly that have never had this problem (floods and water damage). One of the commercial buildings that called us was a school that is going to remain un named. They called us during the week before spring break last year saying they had a flood and that it was a first time something like this has ever happened. This school was also having another wing added to the school and having a lot of construction done to the school building. With all of this happening the soil was now concrete. This concrete acted as a highway for the water to go straight into the school building.

              Once the school gets the construction finished the water wont flow right into the building but while it is being done it will continue to receive flood damage when it rains like it did that week. After doing a walk through with the school we found that there was a lot of dirty water in the entire left side of the school.

-The list of our services are water restoration, fire restoration, mold mitigation, storm response, move outs and contents restoration, electronic restoration, document drying, contents claim inventory service, reconstruction, carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, air duct and HVAC cleaning, deodorization, biohazard and crime scene clean up, and vandalism cleaning in the greater Houston, Katy, Alief, Cypress, Champions, 1960, highway 6, Bellaire, Myerland area and many more!-

Schools Out Part III

3/8/2017 (Permalink)

Commercial Water Restoration and Fire Restoration Team

Schools Out Part III

As a water restoration company (SERVPRO of Katy Cypress and Champions 1960) we did what we always do. We did a walkthrough and found the point of origin. We used a moisture detector to detect all the moisture in the building and found where the building did not have water damage. Knowing that this was CAT 3 water we knew that we were going to have to remove porous contents and see what was restorable and what was not restorable.  There were plenty of porous materials that were restorable. Most notably were the books. There were hundreds if not thousands of books that received water damage from the flood. Luckily, we have the perfect tool for that. We use a freeze dryer that uses sublimation to dry paper. Carpet had to be torn out. Dry wall was soaked. We removed these porous materials and restored all the restorable materials.     

              After that the next step is to perform laser measurements of the building to determine how much drying equipment is needed. This is the easy part that we enjoy because while we take pride in our work in helping our community it is still hard work. Measuring a building is easier than ripping out carpet. Having said that this is possibly the most important part because it determines the exact amount of drying equipment that is necessary.

              The school was dried so quickly that the kids didn’t even have to miss school (I’m sure they appreciated out fast work). We dried the school quickly and safely. We restored the restorable materials and helped keep kids in class. Here at SERVPRO of Katy Cypress and Champions 1960 we take pride in our work and our chance to help the community. Whether it is a small carpet clean or it is a giant flood at a school we will do our best work on the job. We will restore the job and make it look like a flood didn’t even happen.

-The list of our services are water restoration, fire restoration, mold mitigation, storm response, move outs and contents restoration, electronic restoration, document drying, contents claim inventory service, reconstruction, carpet cleaning, upholstery cleaning, air duct and HVAC cleaning, deodorization, biohazard and crime scene clean up, and vandalism cleaning in the greater Houston, Katy, Alief, Cypress, Champions, 1960, highway 6, Bellaire, Myerland area and many more!-

SERVPRO of Katy/Cypress is a Large Loss Franchise!

12/16/2016 (Permalink)

SERVPRO has Commercial Large Loss Covered!

Recently SERVPRO of Katy/Cypress joined the ranks of leading franchises nationwide as a Commercial Large Loss franchise!  SERVPRO of Katy/Cypress has invested heavily in people and equipment over the last few months, greatly increasing our capacity to perform at a very high level on large commercial losses.  One of the biggest benefits to our community and other surrounding communities is the assets that can be brought to bare for large commercial business in need of mitigation services. Our commitment to growing as a franchise and servicing the communities that support us is our number one goal!          

Commercial Water Damage Strikes Again

11/4/2016 (Permalink)

One of 4 floors affected by the water damage

The unfortunate tenants of this high-rise building came to work one morning to find standing water in their office. I'm sure you are asking yourself "how in the world could something like this happen on the 17th floor of a building"?

It can happen to any building at any time and this monster sized water damage occurred after one urinal on the 19th floor malfunctioned. That is correct, ONE urinal! Water flows downhill and this building is now all too familiar with that basic law of physics.

The good news for them is that SERVPRO of Katy/Cypress was called and our crews have been working day and night to restore the property to its original state, and it only required 5 days of drying. Go Team!