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Emergency Ready App
10/6/2023 (Permalink)
While SERVPRO is mostly known for residential water and fire restoration, it is essential to know that we can also handle commercial losses! Those losses go beyond just water and fire, though, as we remediate mold and provide general cleaning services.
We know when emergencies happen, there is a lot at stake -- especially at commercial properties! Why not have help at your fingertips with SERVPRO's Ready App!
Use this for your home and business as an owner, property manager, risk manager, and facility management. We will help you create an Emergency Ready Profile (ERP) using the Ready App. It gives us access to critical facility information that helps speed up our response time.
If you want to help setting up an ERP, call SERVPRO of Tampa Southeast at (813) 694-9092, and we can have one of our marketing representatives come out and walk you through the process!
Is Your Small Business "Ready for Whatever Happens"?
10/6/2023 (Permalink)
Does Your Business Have a Plan for When Disaster Strikes?
Preparedness for an emergency is an essential part of a business operation plan because when business slows, it can cause loss of revenue and additional unforeseen expenses. Among many disasters, many businesses have a hard time recovering from the loss of income.
According to the Red Cross, 40 percent of small businesses suffer so greatly after a disaster that they shut down and never reopen. SERVPRO offers an Emergency Ready Profile (ERP) free of charge to local businesses in the Tampa, FL area. SERVPRO ERPs offer several advantages to your business, including:
- A concise profile document of your business
- This contains the critical information needed in an emergency & saves time and money if ever needed.
- It only takes a little time to complete and doesn’t interfere with your business’s current projects.
- A description of your facility’s details (i.e., shut-off valve locations, priority areas, and important contact information)
- A comprehensive guide to getting you back into your building ASAP following a disaster
- This minimizes the amount of time your business is inactive since you’ll have an immediate plan of action.
- An established relationship with SERVPRO as your damage mitigation and restoration provider
- We’re close by, ready to respond, and available 24/7
- Identification of chain of command for work authorization within your company
- This expedites the process of beginning damage mitigation and restoration for your company, reducing downtime and costs.
SERVPRO ERPs allow your business to have a quick reference of what to do when an emergency happens and how to do it. Be assured that you’ve got a professional industry leader right nearby who’s “Ready for whatever happens.”
SERVPRO Removes Pet Odors
9/12/2022 (Permalink)
Don’t Live a Life Full of Unpleasant Smells.
Odors from smoke, pets, decomposition, or mold can cause lingering odors in your home or business. A simple surface clean doesn’t necessarily get rid of these smells. With technicians certified by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration (IICRC), SERVPRO provides specialized services that can rid your home or business of offensive odors left by smoke, mold, or other sources. Our professionals do not cover up lingering odors with a fragrance; they seek out and remove the odor's sources.
Once the source is found, we use SERVPRO’s proprietary line of cleaning products to treat and prevent the odor from returning. Any restorable item in affected areas will also be professionally cleaned and deodorized, including furniture, draperies and upholstery, electronics, art, flooring, walls, ceilings, HVAC air ducts, and more. Our proprietary line of cleaning products, we, uses various techniques and equipment to treat odors.
These techniques are capable of penetrating surfaces to neutralize an unpleasant odor thoroughly.
Some of Our Tools to Neutralize Odors
Ozone Generator: The Ozone Generator is one of the quickest ways to eliminate odors from a home or office. We use the Ozone Generator to oxidize odor and eliminate odors from mold, mildew, pets, nicotine, smoke, and more without chemicals. Though the room being treated cannot be occupied while in use, the generator works quickly to clean, sanitize and remove offensive odors.
Hydroxyl Generator: The Hydroxyl Generator has several benefits that the Ozone Generator does not. The main benefit is that the room being treated can be occupied during the deodorization process, though it does work slower. The Hydroxyl Generator can be used to treat fire and smoke and biohazard jobs, water damage, crime scene situations, and animal odors.
Air Filtration Device: This piece of equipment, also known as an air scrubber, is used to remove airborne contaminants during water, fire, smoke, mold, and sewage restoration work. These work by pulling air through HEPA filtration to remove airborne particles from the air. This helps clean the air and remove odors.
Whether you are a building manager who needs an apartment cleaned for the next tenant or a homeowner who wants to get your home ready for sale, getting rid of offensive odors is a high priority.
Fire, water, or mold damage, or just a stubborn odor that refuses to go away, SERVPRO of Tampa Southeast is here to help make it, “Like it never even happened.”
Rug Cleaning After a Fire
9/12/2022 (Permalink)
The highest-quality carpet and upholstery can show soiling overtime after a fire, like in this case. Protect your investment by calling us to clean and maintain your carpet and upholstery. SERVPRO of Tampa Southeast is here to help!
We offer a range of specialized cleaning methods:
- Bonnet Cleaning: A less aggressive method for short pile carpets.
- Hot Water Extraction: A deeper cleaning method for all carpet types.
- Deluxe Precondition and Rinse: Helps restore deeply soiled areas.
- Showcase Premier Cleaning: The most thorough cleaning method in the industry.
- Dry Cleaning: When color-fastness is an issue.
Call SERVPRO of Tampa Southeast today to restore your Florida property "Like it never even happened." We are available 24/7 for any restoration needs! For additional information, call (813) 694-9092.
Career Opportunities at SERVPRO
8/28/2022 (Permalink)
Interested in being a part of the SERVPRO family? Apply today!With 17 franchises in 6 locations throughout TN, FL, and TX, SERVPRO Team Nicholson is an exciting, diverse, innovative place to work. We foster positive company culture, offer competitive compensation packages, and prioritize community involvement. Come find out what it takes to be a part of our team!
Our mission is to be a proud, laser-focused team holding each other accountable while creating positive opportunities for our people and becoming the most efficiently run organization in the markets we serve. We value honesty, reliability, relationships, trustworthiness, and authenticity! Our team develops and provides solutions; we are go-getters and carry a “bring it” attitude to our work environment. We listen and value each other’s thoughts and ideas and strive to bring them to life. We are built on hard work, transparency, good business, and integrity. We believe “You can’t go wrong doing the right thing.”
Bill Repsel, our Regional Administrator, shared his testimony on what it's like working for SERVPRO. He said "Every day is a new day. It is an opportunity to serve others in our community in a time of need. We have an incredible team of people with great talent that strives to make a difference every day."
SERVPRO of Tampa Southeast is proud of the work we do and is always looking for like-minded people interested in a rewarding career. Please submit your resume to recruiting@SERVPROclarksville.com, stop by our office at 5409 E. Henry Ave, Suite 1003, Tampa, FL . from 8:00 am-5:00 pm Monday-Friday, or click here to check out our current job openings.
Reduce Business Disruption After a Commercial Disaster
6/22/2022 (Permalink)
Contact SERVPRO of Tampa Southeast at (813) 694-9092 to get started on your SERVPRO Emergency Ready Profile today.
After a major disaster, businesses suffer a variety of interruptions like:
- financial and emotional stress
- production downtime
- sullied reputation
- a plethora of other strains.
In the time period following a trauma like a fire, flood, pipe break, or other form of disaster, making the right decisions can be taxing and confusing. At SERVPRO, we regularly see local companies go through this and want business owners to know we are here to help after a commercial disaster. Part of that help comes through an emergency readiness checklist and disaster plan.
How To Minimize Risks and Loss of Revenue?
Creating a disaster readiness plan for your business can save you thousands on your bottom line, and can save your business, entirely. And the planning process does not have to be overwhelming when placed on top of all other responsibilities. SERVPRO of Tampa Southeast is here to help take the weight off your shoulders by developing an Emergency Ready Profile for your company. Knowing you are, "Ready for whatever happens," will give you, your clients, and employees confidence if or when your business is affected by a disaster.
We Generate A Plan For You
By developing a SERVPRO Emergency Ready Profile, you minimize business interruption by having an immediate action plan. Knowing what to do and what to expect in advance is the key to timely mitigation and can help minimize the severity of water and fire damage on your business.
SERVPRO Emergency Ready Profile Advantages Provide You With:
- A no-cost assessment of your facility.
This means there is no need to allocate funds, giving you a great value at no cost. - A concise Profile Document that contains only the critical information needed in the event of an emergency.
It will only take a little time to complete and will not take you away from current projects, but will save a lot of time if ever needed. - A guide to help you get back into your building following a disaster.
This helps minimize the amount of time your business is inactive by having an immediate plan of action. - Professionals at SERVPRO of Tampa SE, established as your disaster mitigation and restoration provider!
You have a provider that is recognized as an industry leader and is close by for an emergency response. - Identification of the line of command for authorizing work to begin.
This saves time so we can start cleaning up the damage, so you can reopen your business as soon as possible. - Specific Facility Details of your business such as shut-off valve locations, priority areas, and priority contact information.
You will have a quick reference of what to do, how to do it, and who to call in case of an emergency so that you are "Ready for whatever happens."
Contact SERVPRO of Tampa Southeast at (813) 694-9092 to get started on your SERVPRO Emergency Ready Profile today.
We are here to be your total solutions provider during an emergency commercial disaster so you can do what’s important: taking care of your clients, employees, and other business needs.
SERVPRO of Tampa Southeast Introduces Employee Volunteer Time Off
4/22/2022 (Permalink)
In support of our core values and a healthy work-life balance, SERVPRO of Tampa Southeast rolled out a Volunteer Time Off.
Introducing Volunteer Time Off
SERVPRO of Tampa Southeast is uniquely positioned to help people during and after disasters with our immediate response to fire, water, storm, and smoke damage. Our company culture of helping others is not just confined to the workplace, but extended into our daily lives.
Healthy Work-Life Balance
In support of our core values and a healthy work-life balance, SERVPRO of Tampa Southeast rolled out a Volunteer Time Off (VTO) policy that allows all full-time employees to take up to 16 hours of paid leave to complete volunteer work of their choosing each year.
Employees are already enthusiastically using this time in a way that supports their personal values. This policy gives employees a greater capacity to donate time and energy to causes near to their hearts and have a direct impact on their communities.
The goal is to aid local organizations in a tangible way while fostering stronger, more meaningful community connections in all six SERVPRO Team Nicholson locations. This includes Clarksville and Memphis in Tennessee; St. Pete, Orlando, and Tampa in Florida; and Fort Worth in Texas.
With about 160 full-time employees in six locations across three states, Tennessee, Texas, and Florida, if each eligible worker uses their 16 hours of VTO each year, SERVPRO Team Nicholson will contribute around 2,500 work hours to local charities.
How to Remove Odors from Your Tampa Home
3/29/2022 (Permalink)
SERVPRO of Tampa Southeast Removes Odors from Your Home
SERVPRO of Tampa Southeast Removes Odors from Your Home
Odors from smoke, pets, decomposition, and mold can cause lingering odors in your home or business. A simple surface clean doesn't permanently remove offensive odors left by smoke, mold, and other sources. However, with technicians certified by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration (IICRC), SERVPRO of Tampa Southeast provides specialized services that can eliminate those foul smells.
Our professionals don't cover up lingering odors with a fragrance. We seek out the odor's source.
Once the source is found, we use SERVPRO's proprietary line of cleaning products to treat and prevent the odor from returning. Any restorable item in affected areas will be cleaned and deodorized professionally. These items can include:
- furniture
- draperies and upholstery
- electronics
- art
- flooring, walls, ceilings
- HVAC air ducts & more
Along with our proprietary line of cleaning products, we use various techniques and equipment that are capable of penetrating surfaces to thoroughly neutralize unpleasant odors.
Tools We Use:
- Ozone Generator: The Ozone Generator is one of the quickest ways to eliminate odors from a home or office. We use the Ozone Generator to oxidize odor and eliminate odors from mold, mildew, pets, nicotine, smoke, and more without chemicals. While the room is being treated, a person should not occupy the space. However, the generator works quickly.
- Hydroxyl Generator: The Hydroxyl Generator has several benefits that the Ozone Generator does not. The main advantage is that the treated room can be occupied during the deodorization process, though it does work more slowly. It's used to treat fire, smoke, biohazard jobs, water damage, crime scene situations, and animal odors.
- Air Filtration Device: This piece of equipment, also known as an air scrubber, is used to remove airborne contaminants during water, fire, smoke, mold, and sewage restoration work. These work by pulling air through a HEPA filtration mechanism to remove airborne particles, helping clean the air and remove odors.
SERVPRO of Tampa Southeast is here for you 24/7, 7 days a week at (813) 710-6203.
When was the Last Time Your Air Ducts Were Cleaned?
3/8/2022 (Permalink)
Air Ducts and Indoor Air Quality
Ventilation systems are often the biggest culprit in low indoor air quality. Make it a priority to inspect the ductwork of your Tampa home or business.
If your HVAC has been operating for some time without attention, it could be circulating the following:
- Dust
- Pollen
- Odors
- Dirt and debris
- Other contaminants
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, 25 to 40 percent of the energy used in homes for heating or cooling is wasted. Contaminants in the heating and cooling system cause it to work harder and shorten your system's life. Although filters are used, the heating and cooling system still gets dirty through normal use.
When an HVAC system is clean, it doesn't have to work as hard to maintain the temperature you desire. As a result, less energy is used, leading to improved cost-effectiveness.
Why HVAC and Air Duct Cleaning?
In addition to normal accumulations of dust and dirt found in all homes with air ducts, several other factors can increase the need for regular HVAC system cleaning:
- Pets
- Occupants with allergies or asthma
- Cigarette or cigar smoke
- Water contamination or damage to the home or HVAC system
- Home renovation or remodeling projects
Some occupants are more sensitive to these contaminants than others. Allergy and asthma sufferers and young children, and the elderly, tend to be more susceptible to the types of low indoor air quality that air duct cleaning can help address.
SERVPRO of Tampa Southeast professionals routinely inspects the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning unit (HVAC). Keeping them clean can extend the life of the equipment, save money on repairs, and give you cleaner air to breathe. For additional information on HVAC and air duct cleaning, call us today at (813) 722-1276.
Expect Advanced Technology and Techniques from SERVPRO of Tampa Southeast
1/6/2022 (Permalink)
SERVPRO of Tampa Southeast will provide you with the most advanced technology and techniques.
At SERVPRO of Tampa Southeast, we stay up-to-date and with the most advanced technology and techniques. With these advancements, SERVPRO can restore your property swiftly, reliably, and to its preloss condition. You can count on a turnaround, whether using SERVPRO for your commercial or residential needs in Florida. Practical standards for cleaning and restoration are in place by The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC). Some of the equipment that helps SERVPRO adhere to the standards and stay true to the technological advancements are as follows:
Moisture Detection and Measurement
Specialized equipment detects, measures, and monitors a property’s moisture levels to fit certain scientific drying principles. Recent technology, like infrared cameras, helps us find water through a wall, ceiling, or floor.
- For thorough water removal, an infrared camera may be used to identify water location.
- To measure the extent of saturation, we use sensitive moisture detectors, hygrometers, and other meters.
Water Extraction
Powerful extraction equipment removes most of the water from your home or business, which accelerates the drying process. For continuous draining of high-level water, we use submersible and gas-powered pumps. For efficient water removal, we prefer truck-mounted and portable extraction units.
- For continuous draining of high-level water, we use submersible and gas-powered pumps.
- For efficient water removal, we prefer truck-mounted and portable extraction units.
Drying
The remaining moisture from ceilings, walls, and floors of your home or business removes by using industrial strength fans and dehumidifiers. Proper drying techniques help to avoid swelling and warping of floors, walls, and furniture.
- High-speed fans quickly evaporate excess moisture
- Industrial-grade dehumidifiers extract water vapor from the air.
Odor Removal
With water and fire damage, powerful odors follow. Our advanced machines eliminate airborne contaminants and control the air quality during the restoration and cleanup procedure.
- Air scrubbers
- Thermal foggers and deodorization cleaners
Sanitizing Agents, Germicides, and Antimicrobial Treatments
To fully clean and remove odors and/or contaminants on your property, OSHA-approved cleaning agents may be required.
- Deodorization products control smells from an abundance of moisture.
- Disinfectants and bacteria, fungi, mildew, and other harmful microorganism growth.
SERVPRO of Tampa Southeast will provide you with the most advanced technology and techniques. With these advancements, SERVPRO can swiftly restore your property, reliably, and more effectively to its preloss condition.
Our Services
1/3/2022 (Permalink)
Call SERVPRO of Tampa Southeast for restoration and cleaning services for your home or business.
We cover a range of restoration and cleaning services for your commercial or residential property. When the unexpected happens, you can count on SERVPRO of Tampa Southeast to make it "Like it never even happened."
Restoration
- Fire, Smoke, and Soot
- Water Removal & Dehumidification
- Mold Mitigation & Remediation
- Catastrophic Storm Response
- Move-Outs & Contents Restoration
- Electronics & Equipment
- Document Drying
- Contents Claim Inventory Service
- Lead Abatement (RRP)
Cleaning
- Air Ducts & HVAC
- Biohazard & Crime Scene
- Vandalism
- Carpet & Upholstery
- Drapes & Blinds
- Ceilings, Walls & Hard Floors
- Deodorization
- Dumpster & Debris Removal
- Dry-Cleaning
- Data Center Cleaning
- Vandalism & Graffiti
- Trauma & Crime Scene
- Sewage & Toilet Overflow
No matter what your restoration or cleaning needs are, you can count on SERVPRO of Tampa Southeast to get things back into working order. Give us a call today at (813) 710-6203!
Immediate Service Day or Night
12/27/2021 (Permalink)
SERVPRO of Tampa Southeast provides 24-hour emergency service and dedicates being faster to any-sized disaster in Tampa, FL.
Immediate Service: Day or Night!
SERVPRO of Tampa Southeast provides 24-hour emergency service and dedicates being faster to any-sized disaster in Tampa! We can respond immediately to your emergency and have the expertise to handle your restoration or cleaning needs.
Residential Services
Whether your Florida home needs emergency flood damage or your upholstery cleaned, you can depend on us. Our technicians have extensive cleaning and restoration training and can make your property look its best. Learn more about our residential services:
Commercial Services
There's no convenient time for fire or water damage to strike your Tampa commercial property. Every hour spent cleaning up is an hour of lost revenue and productivity. So, when the need arises for professional cleaning or emergency restoration services, we have the training and expertise to respond with trained technicians to get your property back to business.
How can SERVPRO of Tampa Southeast Help with Hazardous Waste?
12/9/2021 (Permalink)
Although SERVPRO of Tampa Southeast is well-known for fire and water restoration, you may not know that we offer hazardous waste disposal. Our highly-trained professionals can help you or your business with biohazard, vandalism, and crime scene cleanup. We specialize in removing and cleaning common hazardous wastes such as bloodborne pathogens, sewage backups, illegal drugs, hoarding situations, crime scene residues, and more. We are trained to safely decontaminate these situations in accordance with OSHA and CDC regulations. Our sanitizing agents, anti-microbial treatments, thermal foggers, and deodorization agents help us make your property “Like it never even happened.”
When you experience a biohazard concern or have hazardous waste on your property, leave the responsibility of hard cleanup to us. Bloodborne pathogens, bodily flues, and other contaminated waste can put you at risk. Follow these steps after contamination.
- Call SERVPRO of Tampa Southeast immediately at (813) 694-9092 for biohazard cleanup.
- Stay out of infected areas.
- Call first responders if the situation is life-threatening.
- Treat all areas and/or bodily fluids as if they are contaminated.
- Turn off the HVAC system if there is sewage damage.
Don’t wait to call us when you have a biohazard emergency. These situations can leave home and business owners feeling vulnerable, violated, and unsafe. SERVPRO of Tampa Southeast is here for you 24/7, 7 days a week at (813) 694-9092.
What to Look For in a Restoration Company
12/9/2021 (Permalink)
SERVPRO of Tampa Southeast is available for your restoration emergency 24/7, 7 days a week at (813) 694-9092.
The Ability to Deal with Multiple Damage Types
Many professional restoration services like SERVPRO of Tampa Southeast offer the ability to work with multiple damage types. This is often because one type of damage can lead to another. For example, fire mitigated by water can also result in mold if the water is left standing for too long. Most restoration companies can help with fire damage, water damage, storm damage, and also offer mold remediation for this exact reason. We have come up with key components to look for in a restoration company when a disaster strikes your home or business. A quick response time, variety of services offered, and 24/7 availability makes SERVPRO of Tampa Southeast your choice restoration company.
A Quick Response Time
Being faster to any size disaster means arriving with the materials and equipment required to do the job. Locally owned franchises such as SERVPRO® have locations across the country that allow them to respond immediately.
Variety of Services
A restoration company such as SERVPRO of Tampa Southeast offers various services designed to help your agent process the insurance claim. These include an electronics inventory service and an online database that provides access to information. Having a company that can coordinate the whole process from start to finish makes your life easier and gets you back in your home or business faster. “Like it never even happened.” Our list of services is diverse and extensive to better help you. View the full list here.
Restoration
- Fire, Smoke, and Soot
- Water Removal & Dehumidification
- Mold Mitigation & Remediation
- Catastrophic Storm Response
- Move-Outs & Contents Restoration
- Electronics & Equipment
- Document Drying
- Contents Claim Inventory Service
- Lead Abatement (RRP)
Cleaning
- Air Ducts & HVAC
- Biohazard & Crime Scene
- Vandalism
- Carpet & Upholstery
- Drapes & Blinds
- Ceilings, Walls & Hard Floors
- Deodorization
- Dumpster & Debris Removal
- Dry-Cleaning
- Data Center Cleaning
- Vandalism & Graffiti
- Trauma & Crime Scene
- Sewage & Toilet Overflow
If you would like more information on hiring a team experienced in multiple types of restoration, call SERVPRO of Tampa Southeast 24/7, 7 days a week at (813) 694-9092.
A Smoother Claims Process
11/29/2021 (Permalink)
If you have suffered a disaster at your home or business, the last thing you want is more worry. For this reason, our team ensures they make the claim process as stress-free as possible. SERVPRO of Tampa Southeast will make it “Like it never even happened.” That way, you and your family or business can get back to what is important.
Our goal is to make the insurance process as smooth as possible. Therefore, we will:
- Create thorough visual and written documentation of the damage to your home or business,
- Document the condition of each item we remove for cleaning or storage,
- Work directly with your insurer, communicating with you at all times;
- Handle the paperwork to make sure the processing and payment of your claim are as fast as they can be.
We are so proud that so many insurance companies recommend SERVPRO to their clients. They are aware of the benefits that come along with our partnership. We do everything we can to make the entire process trouble-free.
Our team is here for you if you experience a disaster. Our technicians have specialized training and years of experience in water, fire, mold, and biohazard cleanup and restoration services. Call us anytime at (813) 694-9092. We are available 24/7.
Career Opportunities at SERVPRO
7/21/2021 (Permalink)
Interested in being a part of the SERVPRO family? Apply today!
With 17 franchises in 6 locations throughout TN, FL, and TX, SERVPRO Team Nicholson is an exciting, diverse, innovative place to work. We foster positive company culture, offer competitive compensation packages, and prioritize community involvement. Come find out what it takes to be a part of our team!
Our mission is to be a proud, laser-focused team holding each other accountable while creating positive opportunities for our people and becoming the most efficiently run organization in the markets we serve. We value honesty, reliability, relationships, trustworthiness, and authenticity! Our team develops and provides solutions; we are go-getters and carry a “bring it” attitude to our work environment. We listen and value each other’s thoughts and ideas and strive to bring them to life. We are built on hard work, transparency, good business, and integrity. We believe “You can’t go wrong doing the right thing.”
Bill Repsel, our Regional Administrator, shared his testimony on what it's like working for SERVPRO. He said "Every day is a new day. It is an opportunity to serve others in our community in a time of need. We have an incredible team of people with great talent that strives to make a difference every day."
SERVPRO of Tampa Southeast is proud of the work we do and is always looking for like-minded people interested in a rewarding career. Please submit your resume to recruiting@SERVPROclarksville.com, stop by our office at 5409 E. Henry Ave, Suite 1003, Tampa, FL . from 8:00 am-5:00 pm Monday-Friday, or click here to check out our current job openings.
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