Archived Why SERVPRO Blog Posts
Why choose SERVPRO?
2/21/2024 (Permalink)
Why choose SERVPRO for water or fire cleanup?
Why choose SERVPRO?
When you’re knee-deep in standing water in your dream home, seeing your upholstery and family pictures submerged, you’re probably contemplating how things are going to get back to preloss condition. That’s where SERVPRO comes in.
We specialize in returning your space to preloss condition, “Like it never even happened.” There’s no doubt water damage can cause a flood of emotions for your employees or all members of your family, including pets. But there's security in knowing you can call on professionals who will show up, arrive fully equipped, and return your home to preloss condition. SERVPRO’s purview is in the mitigation and restoration business. Our professionals specialize in water removal and water damage cleanup. So, when water damage comes to wreak havoc on your home, remember to call on the professionals who are Here to Help put your lives back together.
Water damage clean up in Bakersfield, CA
1/15/2024 (Permalink)
Why choose SERVPRO?
Why choose SERVPRO?
SERVPRO has well trained and knowledgeable technicians. After any home emergency, the safety of your family is most important. In the case of water damage, the actions below are some things you can do while waiting for assistance. However, it’s best to do only those things you know you can do safely. Once we arrive, we’ll help you assess the situation further and take action to prevent additional damage to your property.
Inspect your plumbing system regularly for leaks, corrosion, or signs of wear. Early detection and repair can help prevent water damage and costly repairs.
You can call SERVPRO OF NW Bakersfield for any water damage emergency services. We are here for you 24 hours a day 7 days a week including all holidays.
Why choose SERVPRO
12/7/2023 (Permalink)
Why choose SERVPRO
Why choose SERVPRO?
SERVPRO HQ has a team of dynamic marketing professionals who focus on national account relationships, keeping communication flowing between local SERVPRO professionals and insurance companies. SERVPRO also has specialized training and promotes adherence to IICRC Standards, so you can expect professional cleaning and restoration services from us. We are always available for you day or night including all holidays. We are just a phone call away and located in Bakersfield California. Need any of our services? Give SERVPRO Of NW Bakersfield a call. Here are some other great reasons why you should choose us.
*Our National Accounts Guidelines help ensure standards are met, including:
*Quality assurance through internal audits.
*Background checks are required for SERVPRO location employees, including temporary employees.
*Transparent step-by-step communication between local SERVPRO professionals and insurance agent or adjuster.
*Completed job files for proof of work.
Why choose SERVPRO
2/7/2023 (Permalink)
Why choose SERVPRO.
Why SERVPRO? Here's why:
SERVPRO is dedicated to responding immediately to your emergency.
As fire and water restoration specialists, we have the training, experience and specialized equipment necessary to restore your home or business.
We focus on restoring versus replacing because restoring the affected areas of your property is substantially less costly than demolishing and replacing those areas.
Are you prepared?
Emergencies happen when we least expect them. It’s important to know your next steps when they do!??????
People often aren’t sure whether they need professional help after a disaster. And often try to clean the mess themselves, only to realize the problem was worse than they thought. When in doubt pick up the phone, we will always let you know the severity of the disaster.
Fire damage in Bakersfield, CA
1/26/2023 (Permalink)
Why choose SERVPRO?
Why SERVPRO?
A self-paced program designed for the franchise employee. Certification is awarded after successful completion of course materials and an examination. Modules include:
- Crew Training
- Fire Restoration
- Water Restoration
- Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning
Training
A 15-day, in-house, hands-on training program at our headquarters training facility. Designed primarily for new franchise owners, but also a valuable course for franchise employees. The program covers all aspects of:
- Fire Restoration
- Water Restoration
- Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning
- Mold Mitigation
E-Learning
A web-based program designed to be an ongoing, self-paced training program. Video presentations and support materials are followed by a knowledge test at the end of each module.
IICRC Training Program
SERVPRO is an approved IICRC Training School that offers year-around classes in the following categories:
- Fire Restoration
- Water Restoration
- Carpet Cleaning
- Upholstery Cleaning
- Applied Structural Drying
(in our purpose-built ASD facility)
Choose us and we promise to make it "Like it never even happened".
Mold damage in Bakersfield, CA
1/24/2023 (Permalink)
Why SERVPRO?
Why SERVPRO?
Because SERVPRO Of NW Bakersfield technicians and crew know what we are doing and all are highly trained. For example, When mold starts to invade your home, dealing with mold removal quickly and safely should be a priority. It can take less than 72 hours for mold to spread throughout your home, which may result in negative health effects to your family, as well as damage to your property. SERVPRO responds quickly to your call to assess your situation. SERVPRO professionals use advanced equipment and experience in mold removal and mold mitigation to determine the water source of your mold problem. Then, we’ll work with you in the mold cleanup and mold remediation process with as little disruption to your family as possible. Call us to make your home look "Like it never even happened."
SERVPRO will help you navigate the insurance claims process and coordinate the necessary paperwork for a quicker, easier experience. Let us take care of you, we will help step by step so you don't worry or stress over the situation. Call your local SERVPRO OF NW Bakersfield.
Water damage in Bakersfield, CA
1/16/2023 (Permalink)
Ceiling and wall damage.
This is how a ceiling & walls that bubbled up due to excessive water damage looks like. It is swelling at a particular point. This problem means there is liquid gathering behind the drywall or paint. Take immediate action when this happens, there's a chance the ceiling can collapse in the affected area.
One area of cleaning many homeowners dread is the ceilings, walls, and floors. SERVPRO of NW Bakersfield has the tools to do the labor-intensive job of cleaning your walls, floors, and ceilings. We use proprietary cleaning products and methods to get the job done right. Our goal is to leave your entire property clean and smelling fresh. "Like it never even happened". The best part is you can trust us and our technicians that are highly trained and certified. Call SERVPRO Of NW Bakersfield for any water damage you may have. We are available to you 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
Why choose SERVPRO
12/8/2022 (Permalink)
Why choose SERVPRO Of NW Bakersfield?
Why SERVPRO?
Not only do we invest in training our restoration technicians to be the best in the industry, we also invest in making sure our restoration equipment has the cutting-edge technology necessary to better serve you.
That includes this exciting shipment of brand new Phoenix Restoration Equipment Air Movers with Bluetooth connectivity so we can monitor your restoration project 24/7/365!
Another reason to choose SERVPRO is because we have the best app/program. This amazing service we provide to property management companies, commercial building owners and home owners called the Emergency Ready Plan or ERP for short. This is absolutely cost free and is Red Cross rated. We will go out to your business or home and help you install it or fill out any information you want us to. You create your own user and password for it. We will also put tags on your water and gas shut off valves in case of an emergency was to happen and you are not around you can always tell you're friends or family to look for those tags and shut them off. Don't wait until its too late be prepared and call SERVPRO Of NW Bakersfield to get the Emergency Ready Plan (ERP) installed now.
Mold remediation in Bakersfield
2/3/2022 (Permalink)
During mold remediation.
Why choose SERVPRO?
SERVPRO HQ has a team of dynamic marketing professionals who focus on national account relationships, keeping communication flowing between local SERVPRO professionals and insurance companies. SERVPRO also has specialized training and promotes adherence to IICRC Standards, so you can expect professional cleaning and restoration services from us. We are always available for you day or night including all holidays. We are just a phone call away and located in Bakersfield California. Need any of our services? Give SERVPRO Of NW Bakersfield a call. Here are some other great reasons why you should choose us.
Our National Accounts Guidelines help ensure standards are met, including:
- Quality assurance through internal audits.
- Background checks are required for SERVPRO location employees, including temporary employees.
- Transparent step-by-step communication between local SERVPRO professionals and insurance agent or adjuster.
- Completed job files for proof of work.
Water Damage in Bakersfield, CA
2/2/2022 (Permalink)
Water damage in the kitchen area.
Why choose SERVPRO?
Well because they know what to do right after a water damage. When a water emergency occurs in your home or business, it’s only natural to want to take action immediately. Below are some preliminary steps you can take before we arrive, but only attempt what you can do safely.
- Shut off the water source, if possible. If you’re not sure where the water is coming from, we’ll inspect and handle the situation as soon as we arrive.
- Remove excess water by mopping, blotting, or wiping. This could include flooring and hard surface furniture which has standing water on it. Do not use your household vacuum to remove water, since it could cause damage to the vacuum or be unsafe.
- Protect carpet, rugs, drapes, and upholstered items from further damage. Place aluminum foil or parchment paper between furniture and wet carpet or rugs. Remove books, magazines, or other colored items from carpets and rugs. Hang draperies up with coated hangers to avoid contact with wet floors. Remove pillows or cushions from wet upholstered items.
- Avoid using electric or electronic items that have come into contact with water. This may include items such as light fixtures, ceiling fans, televisions, or appliances. If there is a possibility that someone else on the property may turn on an electric item that has come in contact with water, consider turning off the power to individual circuits within the power distribution panel of the property.
Roof Damage in Bakersfield, CA
1/5/2022 (Permalink)
Roof tarp up after.
Roof damage to your home or business can be caused by a storm, fire, or other emergency. In this case it was fire damage. Our customer called SERVPRO Of NW Bakersfield to help board up their windows, tarp the roof, inventory of all damaged items and haul off and clean up all debris as well.
Always keep in mind any damage needs to be addressed immediately to help avoid further harm by the elements or intruders. This is why our professional crew uses roof tarping and board-up techniques to help keep your home or business secure while the roof is inspected and repaired.
If your windows or walls are damaged, you will need professional board-up services to secure your property. We use approved board-up techniques to help minimize further damage and secure your home or business from weather, animals, and illegal entry.
Mold removal in Bakersfield, CA
1/5/2022 (Permalink)
Mold before and after it was removed.
Why chose SERVPRO?
When mold starts to invade your home, dealing with the problem quickly and safely should be a priority. Did you know it can take less than 72 hours for mold to spread throughout your home, which may result in negative health effects to your family, as well as damage to your property. SERVPRO Of NW Bakersfield responds quickly to your call to assess your situation.
Our technicians use advanced equipment and experience in mold mitigation to determine the water source of your mold problem.
We understand homeowners, while facing a mold problem you also need to act quickly to help ensure the mold doesn’t spread further and cause excessive downtime for their workplace. Another reason why you want to act quickly is because you don't want your insurance company to not cover your claim if it has been long term issues. Take a look at the before and after photo, as you see all mold was removed now it's ready for repairs. We are licensed contractors to do the repairs for you as well therefore give us a call for a one stop shop.
Board up in Bakersfield, CA
1/4/2022 (Permalink)
Board up before and after.
Why chose SERVPRO?
You can chose us because we’re a one-stop shop, the construction project to your home will go much quicker due to our ability to coordinate construction work at the same time we’re mitigating.
Our professional construction service providers work with your insurance company to restore your home to its pre-damaged condition in a way that helps minimize downtime.
This board up was performed by SERVPRO Of NW Bakersfield which helped with emergency services and repairs. Our customer needed an exterior board up, however they also needed the interior bedroom wall to be covered and secured to make sure no rodents come into the home. Before any of these procedures were done, our technicians had to remove and haul off all damaged material along with all debris from the interior and the exterior of the home. We promise to make it "Like it never even happened."
Fire damage in Bakersfield, CA
12/30/2021 (Permalink)
Fire damage in Bakersfield.
Why SERVPRO?
Our professionals have the expertise and equipment needed to get the job done to your satisfaction as quickly as possible. Many national and local Insurance companies trust in our 50 years of experience in cleanup and restoration. Our technicians are IICRC Certified and professionally trained for emergency services. SERVPRO will help you navigate the insurance claims process and coordinate the necessary paperwork for a quicker, easier experience. Did you know we’re a trusted leader in the restoration industry! So again why chose SERVPRO? Well because we understand a fire can break out at any time, and our Customer Care Center is ready to take your call, day or night including all holidays all 365 days of the year! Contact SERVPRO Of NW Bakersfield today for immediate assistance.
Water and mold damage in town
2/7/2020 (Permalink)
Photo after all mold was removed.
Why choose SERVPRO?
Simply because even the insurance adjusters know how well we perform our work and why they refer us to their customers. In this claim the adjuster suggested to the homeowner to use us for the emergency services. Upon technician's arrival homeowner’s mom showed them the water intrusion and also stated that this had happened before. The cause of loss was copper piping busted in kitchens exterior wall from ceiling to flooring. Our technicians performed a moisture inspection throughout all affected and adjacent areas that could have been affected as well. They found moisture in 2 areas which were the kitchen and the dining area. There was more than 10 sqft of mold in both kitchen and dining room that had to be removed. Contained all exposed drywall and set up equipment that was needed. Remember we are here for you whenever you need us!
Commercial/Church water damage in Bakersfield, CA
1/29/2020 (Permalink)
This picture is showing after equipment was set and also showing moisture readings of flooring.
This was a commercial water loss at a church, our technicians met with the church Gowns men which stated that water intrusion came from the men's restroom, sink water supply line broke, the customer said they found the leak and water damage on Sunday morning. So why choose SERVPRO? Well because our technicians care about you and understand your frustration in a time like this, the reason why they will take the time to explain to you what they need to do or remove. They also show you with our moisture meter the affected areas that are showing high levels of moisture and why the materials have to be removed. For example, the vinyl flooring in bathrooms and carpet and in all affected areas had to be removed. Our technicians set up proper equipment in order to speed up drying process. Please keep in mind if you are going through your insurance company we will ask for approval before we start, or if you decide to pay out of pocket then we get approvals from you before we start work as well. We want to make you happy and care for our customers. Commercial or residential no job is too big or too small for us, therefore call us if you need our help.
Fire loss in Bakersfield, CA
7/2/2019 (Permalink)
Why SERVPRO?
SERVPRO® of NW Bakersfield has a 1-4-8 Response Guideline for Emergencies to help get us to you faster. We know that time is precious, and we want to make sure we get to you as soon as possible.
- 1-Within one hour of a notice of your loss, a SERVPRO employee will contact you to arrange services and scopes.
- 4-Within four hours of a loss, a SERVPRO professional will be on site to start mitigation services.
- 8-Within eight business hours, a verbal briefing will be communicated to you by a SERVPRO professional.
You can count on us day or night including all holidays! Our technicians are certified and trained. We will do the work for you and contact your insurance company to get approvals to leave equipment if it is needed. We will also get approvals to remove any wet material if it's needed, and will always ask for all approvals before we start work, this way our customer doesn't get stuck with any bills. Call SERVPRO Of NW Bakersfield for any emergency service needs.
Moisture inspection to damaged ceiling
6/6/2019 (Permalink)
Why SERVPRO?
When you browse through our website, you might notice that our franchise specializes in more than water damage restoration. We also restore homes and businesses of mold, graffiti, bio-hazard, fire, smoke and soot. We have customers who call us for the commercial cleaning of their carpets and ducts. In an effort to meet the needs of our community, we even have a certified construction crew available to rebuild damaged areas of your home after the restoration is complete. An important factor in the growth of our company and giving our customers the highest level of service is providing our technicians with the necessary training.
At SERVPRO of NW Bakersfield, we believe that an investment in education for employees is money well spent. Our team participates in IICRC (Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification) training courses throughout the year. The IICRC sets the standards for the cleaning and restoration industries. The mission of the IICRC is to promote high standards and ethics within the inspection, cleaning and restoration service industries and to advance communication and technical proficiency.
Removal of wet insulation and material
6/6/2019 (Permalink)
Removal of wet insulation and material affected in the ceiling due to water damage.
Why SERVPRO? Well for a good reason and that is that we provide our employees with the highest level of water, Fire, Mold and Sewage Restoration Training.
For example: Two of our production technicians, Russ and George, spent a week at an IICRC training course. In this course, the guys received specific training in mold and sewage remediation. The course covered topics such as containment planning and strategies, microbiology basics, respiratory protection, bird and bat droppings, biocide uses, how to safely work in confined spaces, sampling and more.
It may not sound like fun to most people, but they came back from the course excited about the new information they learned. This would comfort anyone to know that the technicians that are coming to your home are knowledgeable and know exactly what they are doing and how to perform any emergency services we provide. Call the professionals in green! SERVPRO of NW Bakersfield is here to help!
Commercial fire in Bakersfield, CA
5/28/2019 (Permalink)
Where You Should Start
If you're a business owner and want the best knowledgeable and certified company to go out to your business in case of an emergency call the professionals in green. I am sure you have heard about us before, and maybe ask yourself Why should I call SERVPRO of NW Bakersfield for any emergency service needs and what makes them different from the others?
First, we are faster to any size disaster no mater what time it is day or night, including all holidays when everyone else isn't available we are here for you! Second, we are trusted by insurance companies across America. Third, SERVPRO is independently owned and operated, franchise have been helping business owners recover from disasters for over 40 years. The experience you need from us! Fourth, we are certified and the training that sets us apart from others. We are the company that promises you to make it "Like it never even happened."