Winter Storm Damage: How to Protect Your Home and Recover Quickly

1/9/2025 (Permalink)

Winter storms can wreak havoc on your property, causing everything from roof damage to flooding. Knowing how to prepare and respond can help you protect your home and minimize repair costs.

Common Types of Winter Storm Damage

• Roof Damage: Heavy snow, ice dams, and high winds can cause leaks, shingle loss, or structural strain.
• Frozen Pipes: Pipes can freeze and burst, leading to water damage.
• Fallen Trees: Storms can topple trees, damaging roofs, siding, or power lines.
• Flooding: Melting snow and ice can overwhelm drainage systems, causing basement or foundation leaks.

How to Prevent Winter Storm Damage

1. Inspect Your Roof: Repair loose shingles and ensure proper insulation to prevent ice dams.
2. Trim Trees: Remove weak branches near your home to reduce the risk of damage.
3. Protect Pipes: Insulate exposed pipes and let faucets drip during freezing temperatures.
4. Clear Gutters: Ensure gutters are free of debris to handle melting snow.
5. Seal Cracks: Close gaps in windows, doors, and your foundation to keep water out.

What to Do After a Winter Storm

• Check for Damage: Inspect your roof, attic, and basement for leaks or structural issues.
• Document Damage: Take photos and report issues to your insurance provider.
• Call the Experts: Contact SERVPRO for fast, professional cleanup and restoration services.

How SERVPRO Can Help

Our winter storm restoration services include:

• Water extraction and drying for flooded areas.
• Roof tarping and board-up services to prevent further damage.
• Debris cleanup and structural repairs.
• Mold prevention and remediation to protect your home long-term.

Winter storms can be unpredictable, but your recovery doesn’t have to be. Contact SERVPRO Team Holcomb today for 24/7 storm damage restoration!

Fire Damage: Common Causes and How SERVPRO Can Help

1/9/2025 (Permalink)

A fire can devastate your home or business in minutes, leaving behind damage that can be overwhelming to face alone. Understanding the most common causes of fires can help you take preventative measures. And if the unexpected happens, SERVPRO is here to provide expert fire damage restoration services.

The Most Common Causes of Fires

1. Cooking Accidents
   Cooking fires are the leading cause of home fires, often starting from unattended stoves, grease fires, or flammable items near heat sources.
   Prevention Tip: Never leave cooking unattended and keep flammable materials away from heat.

2. Heating Equipment
   Space heaters and fireplaces can ignite nearby objects if not properly monitored. Chimneys and heating systems can also pose risks if not maintained.
   Prevention Tip: Keep flammable items at least three feet away from heaters and clean chimneys regularly.

3. Electrical Issues
   Faulty wiring, overloaded outlets, or damaged cords can lead to electrical fires.
   Prevention Tip: Avoid overloading circuits, use surge protectors, and hire an electrician to inspect old wiring.

4. Smoking Indoors
   Cigarettes, cigars, or ashtrays that are not properly extinguished can ignite furniture or other flammable items.
   Prevention Tip: Always extinguish smoking materials and avoid smoking indoors.

5. Candles
   Left unattended, candles can easily tip over or ignite nearby materials.
   Prevention Tip: Use flameless LED candles or extinguish traditional candles when leaving the room.

6. Appliances and Equipment
   Dryers, ovens, and other household appliances can cause fires if they malfunction or are not maintained.
   Prevention Tip: Clean lint traps regularly and ensure appliances are in good working condition.

7. Arson or Accidental Fires
   Intentional or accidental fires can start from carelessness or mishandling flammable materials.

How SERVPRO Can Help After a Fire

If you experience a fire, quick action is critical to minimize damage. SERVPRO’s fire damage restoration services include:

• Emergency Board-Up and Tarping: Protect your property from further damage by securing windows, doors, and roofs.
• Smoke and Soot Cleanup: We remove smoke, soot, and odors from walls, ceilings, and other surfaces using advanced techniques.
• Water Damage Mitigation: Water from firefighting efforts can cause damage. We extract water and dry affected areas to prevent mold growth.
• Reconstruction Services: Our team repairs and restores damaged areas, from minor fixes to full-scale rebuilding.

Why Choose SERVPRO?

At SERVPRO Team Holcomb, we understand the emotional and physical toll of a fire. Our certified technicians work quickly and compassionately to restore your property to its pre-fire condition.

Protect your property and your peace of mind. Contact SERVPRO Team Holcomb today for expert fire damage restoration.

SERVPRO Building Services: Restoring Your Property, Restoring Your Peace of Mind

1/9/2025 (Permalink)

When disaster strikes, the aftermath can leave your property in need of more than just cleaning and restoration—it may also require repairs and rebuilding. That’s where SERVPRO'S Building Services come in. From minor fixes to extensive reconstruction, our team is equipped to restore your property to its preloss condition efficiently and professionally.

What Are Building Services?

Building services encompass the repair, reconstruction, and rebuilding of structures damaged by disasters such as fire, water, storms, or mold. After the cleanup and mitigation phase, you may find your property requires further structural repairs, and that’s where our expertise makes all the difference.

The Benefits of Choosing SERVPRO for Building Services

1. Comprehensive Care Under One Roof:
   When you work with SERVPRO, there’s no need to juggle multiple contractors. We handle every step of the restoration and rebuilding process, ensuring consistency, quality, and peace of mind.

2. Expertise You Can Trust:
   Our team is trained and experienced in both restoration and construction. We understand the unique challenges that come with disaster recovery and take the necessary steps to rebuild your property safely and effectively.

3. Faster Recovery:
   Because SERVPRO offers both cleanup and rebuilding services, we streamline the process to get you back to normal faster. You don’t have to wait for separate companies to coordinate; we’re with you every step of the way.

4. Customized Solutions:
   Every property is unique, and so are its rebuilding needs. Whether it’s a single room repair or a full-scale reconstruction, we tailor our building services to fit your situation and budget.

Our Building Services Include:

• Roof Tarping and Board-Up: To protect your property from further damage, we provide emergency tarping and board-up services immediately after a disaster.
• Structural Repairs: From framing to drywall installation, we can rebuild damaged areas to restore the integrity of your property.
• Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC Repairs: Our team ensures that essential systems are functioning properly and up to code.
• Flooring Replacement: Whether it’s carpet, hardwood, or tile, we’ll replace damaged flooring to match your preferences.
• Painting and Finishing Touches: To truly restore your property, we provide professional painting and finishing work, leaving no detail overlooked.

When Do You Need SERVPRO's Building Services?

• After a Fire: Fires can weaken structural elements and cause smoke damage. We’ll rebuild and restore affected areas, ensuring your property is safe and functional.
• After Water Damage: Water damage can compromise drywall, flooring, and even the foundation of your property. Our team handles repairs to prevent further issues, like mold growth or structural instability.
• After a Storm: Severe weather can cause roof leaks, broken windows, and structural damage. We’ll repair the damage and fortify your property against future storms.
• For Remodeling and Renovation: Even if your property isn’t damaged, our building services can help with upgrades, remodels, and renovations tailored to your needs.

Why SERVPRO?

With decades of experience, SERVPRO is a trusted leader in cleanup, restoration, and building services. Our goal is to make the process as stress-free as possible, so you can focus on getting back to what matters most.

One Call Does It All.
When disaster strikes, you shouldn’t have to navigate the rebuilding process alone. Let SERVPRO Team Holcomb handle everything from start to finish.

Ready to rebuild? Contact SERVPRO today to learn more about our Building Services and how we can restore your property to its preloss condition.

Unmatched Restoration Excellence: Choosing SERVPRO for Your Needs

1/8/2024 (Permalink)

Call your local SERVPRO today!

When disaster strikes, the choice of a restoration service can make all the difference. SERVPRO stands out as a beacon of reliability and excellence in the field. With a proven track record and a nationwide network of trained professionals, SERVPRO ensures swift and efficient restoration, minimizing downtime and stress for clients. The team's dedication to using cutting-edge technology and industry-best practices sets them apart. Whether facing water damage, fire damage, or mold issues, SERVPRO's experts prioritize customer satisfaction, offering personalized solutions tailored to each situation. Trusting SERVPRO means entrusting your property to a team committed to restoring not just buildings but peace of mind, making them the unrivaled choice for all your restoration needs. Call your local SERVPRO today at 704-925-1019.

Winter's Stealth Invader: Understanding Mold Growth in Cold Weather

1/8/2024 (Permalink)

Call your local SERVPRO to assist in any unwarranted mold damage.

As temperatures drop, the threat of mold growth may seem less imminent, but winter presents its unique challenges. The cold season brings increased indoor humidity due to activities like cooking and heating, creating an ideal environment for mold spores to thrive. Poor ventilation and insulation issues compound the problem, allowing moisture to accumulate in hidden corners. Attics, basements, and crawl spaces become prime breeding grounds for mold during winter. To mitigate this risk, homeowners must remain vigilant. Regularly inspect and address any water leaks, ensure proper ventilation, and maintain indoor humidity levels. Professional mold inspections can identify hidden issues, preventing the winter chill from giving rise to an unwanted guest. Stay proactive to safeguard your home and health, as mold can be a persistent winter intruder. If you are experiencing mold growth, call your local SERVPRO. 

Beyond the Mess: The Vital Role of Biohazard Cleanup Services

1/8/2024 (Permalink)

Our trained professionals wear proper protective equipment when disinfection biohazard scenes.

Biohazard incidents demand a specialized touch, and professional cleanup services play a crucial role in restoring safety and normalcy. Whether it's a crime scene, trauma, or infectious waste, biohazard situations require trained experts equipped to handle hazardous materials and pathogens. Biohazard cleanup services, like those offered by SERVPRO, go beyond mere cleaning. They ensure the meticulous removal, decontamination, and disposal of hazardous materials, adhering to strict safety protocols. A swift response is paramount, minimizing health risks and emotional trauma for those affected. Our dedicated professionals not only sanitize the affected area but also provide support with empathy and discretion. Choosing biohazard cleanup services means prioritizing the well-being of your community, and ensuring a thorough, safe, and compassionate resolution to challenging situations. Call your local SERVPRO today if you need assistance with any form of biohazard cleaning. 

We Make it our Business to Protect yours!

1/14/2022 (Permalink)

This is another one of our employees. He works in Sales and Marketing.

Everyone’s got a passion he or she lives for. Maybe yours is selling artisanal cheeses, or perhaps artisanal tea. Maybe it is artisanal craft brews, or artisanal bricks, or even artisanal spelunking head lamps, (etc.)

Ours is protecting your business from whatever cold, unfeeling force of nature wishes to damage it. That means restoring, cleaning, or even reconstructing your business after a flood, after a fire, or even after a COVID exposure.

It means cleaning up and remediating mold damage, and restoring your floors, ceilings, and walls, and getting all the yucky, dangerous spores out of your formerly-pristine air ducts by cleaning it to our industry's most professional standards. If that sounds like the kind of business you’re looking for, get in touch! We’re just a phone call away:(704) 925-1019, and we can be onsite in less than four hours, which gives you plenty of time to get some cookies or lemonade ready for when we get there (hint-hint!), and we’re open 24/7!

Fire can be Hot, but SERVPRO always Keeps things Cool!

1/13/2022 (Permalink)

The coolness of the Average SERVPRO Franchise Professional.

If your home or business has been struck with fire damage, you know personally the stress it can bring. You’re wondering how to pick up the pieces, clean up the mess, and restore and reconstruct the damage, all while reliving the event and asking the what-ifs.

All these fears and anxieties can weigh down on your soul, however you can rest easy and stop worrying about the process--we’ve got it from here! Our franchise professionals have been trained and IICRC-certified to use industrial cleanup and restoration equipment to get your home or business back to as close to preloss conditions as possible, and make it “Like it never even happened,” and we can get to work in mere hours!

What is Salisbury’s Risk of Flood Damage?

1/11/2022 (Permalink)

This will be the most important map you see for the next three hours.

Floods can be some of the most sudden, destructive natural disasters, especially since they’re not as much a regional occurrence as hurricanes or tornadoes. Anywhere there is water, whether it’s a river, lake, or creek, a flood can happen.

But you may not need to get all worked up and afraid–you may not even be at risk! Salisbury has only a few areas that are susceptible to flood damage, and has only a mild risk in the rest of the town. If you’d like to see what the risk is where you live, follow this link: Salisbury Flood Map. You can put in your address and select the layers you want to see to find out what floodplain you’re in, where the flooding goes, and how deep the flooding has been within the past year, hundred years, and five hundred years.

Fire Damage Risk Increases in the Winter!

1/11/2022 (Permalink)

Don't let the same happen to your Family's Medieval European Castle!

You’re going to be indoors a bit more as it gets colder, and you’re going to need to be safe with your fires you make to keep warm. But if you find yourself in a home with fire damage, whether from a cooking incident, a campfire gone awry, a candle spreading, or some other mishap, you’ll be in need of a professional cleanup and restoration company, and SERVPRO of North Rowan is that professional cleanup and restoration company! Fire is obviously a dangerous hazard to your home, but the traumatic memories can hang around much longer than the actual disaster thanks to the odor of smoke clinging to upholstery, carpets, and in your air ducts. Luckily, SERVPRO of North Rowan is IICRC-Certified to clean and restore fire and smoke damage from all of those crucial locations, and we’re just one call away!