Water Damage
Fire Damage
Mold
Storm/Disaster
Construction
Commercial Services
Cleaning
Restoration Resources
When a situation like flooding or fire occurs, it's understandable to have questions. SERVPRO® has compiled this section of extensive resources for you to refer to when disaster strikes, so that you can quickly find the answers you need.
Water Damage
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How to Spot, Prevent, and Help Repair Drywall Water Damage
Seeing water residue on drywall can be confusing and scary. Left untreated, excessive mois...
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How to Prevent Flooding in Your Yard
Whether flooding in your yard is due to poor drainage, improper landscaping, or heavy rain...
Floods: Prevention, Recovery, and Reconstruction
The National Weather Service provides the following definition of a flood: “An overflow of...What is a Sinkhole and How Does it Form?
Sinkholes are one of nature’s most curious mysteries. Although we know they exist, they so...See All Articles >How to Prevent Roof Leaks in a Commercial Property
Your commercial property might be a business, retail shop, restaurant, or hospital. Just l...
Fire Damage
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How to Clean After a Gas Fire
Items like fireplaces and gas stoves are common in households and properties all over the ...
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Lithium-Ion Batteries: Fire Dangers and Safety Tips
You might be familiar with the term “lithium-ion battery,” but if not, you may be surprise...
Structure Fire: What is It, and How Do You Rebuild After?
There are many different types of fires—wildfires, vehicle fires, structure fires, and mor...Attic Fires: Safety and Prevention
No matter how you intend to use an attic—whether you need extra storage or wish to use the...See All Articles >The Connection Between Excessive Heat and Wildfires
California, Nevada, Arizona, and other southwestern states are feeling the impact of exces...
Mold
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Mold Removal vs. Remediation
What’s the Difference Between Mold Removal and Mold Remediation?
Since microscopic mold spo...
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Humidifier Health: Keeping Indoor Air Healthy All Winter
Humidifiers are popular appliances in homes and businesses, keeping air fresh and full of ...
Your Belongings and Mold Damage
Water and mold damage affects not only the structure of your house but also your belonging...The Mold Remediation Process
In addition to causing significant property damage, mold can produce allergens and irritan...See All Articles >What Is Black Mold?
Stachybotrys chartarum is the type of mold often called “black mold” or “toxic mold”. Sens...
Storm
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Hurricanes, Typhoons, Monsoons, and Tropical Cyclones: What is the Difference?
Across the globe, weather events known as hurricanes form in the ocean, sometimes striking...
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How to Stay Safe from a Tornado Without a Shelter or Basement
With the United States averaging over 1,200 tornadoes every year, these natural disasters ...
Coastal Flood Watches, Warnings, and Advisories: What’s the Difference?
Areas on the coast are particularly susceptible to hurricanes, but with so many weather te...Types of Tornadoes and Rebuilding After They Strike
Tornadoes can strike without warning, severely damaging homes, businesses, and other prope...See All Articles >What to Include in a Storm Survival Kit
Tornados, severe storms, heavy winds, natural disasters, and hurricanes can knock the powe...
Construction
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What are the 7 Different Types of Construction?
Construction is a way of life for all of us. Whether we see it on the road, in our cities,...
SERVPRO Can Help Clean and Restore Your Mixed-Use Construction Project
You might not be familiar with the term “mixed-use construction,” but it has quickly grown...How to Protect Your Roof from Snow Damage
Did you know winter can put an enormous strain on your roof? The bitter cold temperatures,...See All Articles >What is Wind Chill and How it Works
Sometimes, it isn’t just cold weather that can be dangerous. When temperatures plummet, wi...
Specialty Cleaning
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How to Help Remove Nicotine Stains from Walls
Like cigarette smoke, nicotine tends to seep into walls over time, with the potential to c...
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Coronavirus Cleaning Services
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About Coronavirus
Beginning in 2020, The Centers for...
Trauma and Crime Scene Cleanup
After the police have finished processing a crime or accident scene, the cleaning and rest...Biohazard Emergency Tips
After any biohazard or sewage contamination in your home or business, your primary focus s...See All Articles >How Hoarding Damages a Property
Hoarding, or the persistent acquisition of objects by an individual, can result in a large...
General Cleaning
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How to Remove Rust from Chrome Fixtures
Chrome is a very popular choice for vehicles and homes due to its timeless, reflective fin...
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3 Warning Signs of Clogged Air Ducts
Air ducts are found in just about every home and business, and are used to filter air thro...
Is your phone making you sick?
For many of us, cell phones are like extensions of our own hands. From texting to talking,...Residential Cleaning Services
You know SERVPRO as a leader in fire and water cleanup and restoration, but our profession...See All Articles >Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Commercial Business: What You Need to Know
Spring cleaning is not just for homes. Commercial properties work hard every day to keep t...
Why SERVPRO
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Residential Services
As a trusted leader in the restoration industry, you can depend on SERVPRO, whether you ne...
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Specialized and Professional Training
Since 1967, Servpro Industries, LLC. has been redefining the mitigation and restoration i...Count on SERVPRO® When Water Damage Happens
Everyone enjoys coming home after a long day, a vacation, whatever it may be. But coming h...What to Expect When You Turn on Your Heat This Fall
The end of summer means a steady drop in temperature, cooler nights, and for many, turning...See All Articles >SERVPRO® Extreme Clean: Special Cleanup & Restoration Jobs
There are common cleanup and restoration jobs that SERVPRO handles on a regular basis, suc...
