Steps to Take

7/16/2019 (Permalink)

If you find yourself in need of our services for a water emergency, here are some steps to take:

1.  Inspection & Water Assessment - we will carefully inspect your property's water damage determining the type of water damage and the areas affected.

2.  Water Removal / Water Extraction - Gallons of water are removed using our powerful pumps and vacuums during the water removal process.  We will start this as soon as possible to avoid any further damage.

3.  Drying & Dehumidification - After the bulk of the water has been removed, we use specialized equipment to target the water that's harder to access including air movers & dehumidifiers.

4.  Cleaning & Sanitizing - Items like furniture, clothing and personal items can also be damaged.  We can clean restorable items as well as sanitize with antimicrobial treatments and remove odors using industrial air scrubbers & fogging equipment.

5.  Restoration - The last step is restoring your home or business back to its pre-water damage condition.  This can be a minor or major project depending on the damage incurred.

Snowfall Forecast

11/2/2016 (Permalink)

Provided by Pennsylvania Weather Action

Pennsylvania Weather Action has recently released it's Snowfall Outlook map for November, 2016 - April, 2017.

Totals in our local area are expected to be between 128"-152" for Somerset County, 122"-140" for Cambria County and 46"-58" for Bedford County.

With the snow, also comes the cold temperatures which can lead to busted pipes, leaking roofs & leaking basement foundations.

We here at SERVPRO of Somerset County & Westmont are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to answer your call!

Rainfall forecast in Somerset County & Westmont

9/29/2016 (Permalink)

With the current forecast calling for significant rainfall throughout the area over the next few days, homeowners may become a victim of water damage to their home.  The first thing that you will want to do is shut-off any power to the affected area.  There are several steps that will need to be followed to ensure that all damage is handled correctly and effectively.  You will want to first remove all standing water from the affected area and ensure that the area is dried completely.  The area will then need to be completely disinfected in order to ensure that no mold growth occurs in the future.  

Please note, that in some circumstances your homeowner's insurance policy may contain coverage to help in the recovery and repair of the damage.  This is also a good time to call SERVPRO of Somerset County & Westmont to come in and help with the extraction of the water, as well as the disinfection of the affected area.