How to Protect Your New Castle Home from Roof Damage in a Storm

9/16/2023 (Permalink)

The best way to prevent roof damage during a storm is to ensure that the roof is in good condition before the storm hits.

The best way to prevent roof damage during a storm is to ensure that the roof is in good condition before the storm hits. Regular inspections and maintenance can help identify potential weak spots, such as loose shingles or damaged flashing. Additionally, trimming trees near the roof can minimize the risk of falling limbs and branches. During a storm, it's essential to keep gutters clear, as clogs can cause water to back up and damage the roof. If possible, secure loose items in the yard and move cars and other vehicles to a covered area to prevent wind damage.

If your New Castle, Hermitage, Sharon, or surrounding areas home experiences roof damage from a storm, don’t hesitate to reach out to SERVPRO of Mercer and Lawrence Counties. We are available 24/7 for emergency disasters. Our team is made up of experienced professionals who lead with compassion and care. For immediate assistance, call (724) 704-8939 or visit our Website to learn more.

Call SERVPRO When You Need Help Most

9/15/2023 (Permalink)

We are available 24/7 for water emergency disasters, fire emergency disasters, and storm emergency disasters.

SERVPRO of Mercer and Lawrence Counties is the company you call on when you need immediate help with water, fire or storm damage. We are available 24/7 for water emergency disasters, fire emergency disasters, and storm emergency disasters. Not only are we the company you call on for those things, but we also provide cleaning services. We offer a large variety of cleaning services for both residential and commercial buildings. These services include,

• Duct Cleaning
• Carpet Cleaning
• Window Cleaning
• Ceilng, Floors, and Walls Cleaning
• Janitorial Cleaning
• Professional Cleaning
• Junk Removal, and more!

We are experts at just about any type of cleaning you need! We train our employees to lead with compassion and care. Our ultimate goal is to make sure our customers are satisfied and taken care of. Our teams lead our customers throughout the whole restoration and cleaning process to make sure they have peace of mind. It is our pleasure and job to make any chaotic situation peaceful. If you ever need our services, we are only a phone call away. For immediate assistance, call SERVPRO of Mercer and Lawrence Counties at (724) 704-8939 or visit our Website to learn more.

Choose SERVPRO for Your Water or Fire Damage in Shenango

9/8/2023 (Permalink)

We utilize advanced equipment and techniques to ensure efficient and effective restoration.

You should choose SERVPRO as a damage restoration company because of our expertise and experience in handling various types of damage, including water, fire, mold, and storm damage. We utilize advanced equipment and techniques to ensure efficient and effective restoration, and we do our best to prioritize customer satisfaction and communication throughout the process. Here at SERVPRO we also offer 24/7 emergency services, giving you peace of mind knowing we are always available to assist you during a water, fire or storm crisis. Furthermore, our franchise system allows for our local communities to benefit from nationwide resources. We are here for you if you live in Hermitage, Shenango, Sharon, and surrounding areas. If you have experienced water, fire or storm damage and need assistance, please don’t hesitate to give us a call. If you would like to learn more about us, visit our Website! 

3 Tips to Prevent Water Damage in Your Farrell Home

9/1/2023 (Permalink)

Your Mercer County home can be affected by water damage due to heavy rains, snow, or freezing temperatures.

As we near Fall and the colder seasons, it is important for the community of Hermitage, Ellport, New Wilmington, and their surrounding areas to prepare their homes. Your Mercer County home can be affected by water damage due to heavy rains, snow, or freezing temperatures. SERVPRO of Mercer and Lawrence Counties is Here to Help when you experience a water damage disaster in your home. If you ever experience a water disaster, we are available 24/7 to assist you. We have the vehicles, equipment, and experienced team to be there in no time. To prevent water damage disasters as best you can in your home, we have provided some tips. 

3 Tips to Prevent Water Damage in Your Home

• Make sure gutters are clear of debris.
• Wrap water pipes in foam to help insulate them.
• Clear roof of any piles of snow.

These tips could save you thousands of dollars in water damage this Fall and Winter in Reynolds Heights, Lake Latonka, New Castle, and surrounding areas. We are your preferred water damage restoration company in case you ever need us. We are nearby and ready to help you in the event your home experiences a water damage disaster. We surely hope you don’t experience this in your home this Fall or Winter. However, if you do, we are available 24/7 for emergency water damage disasters. For immediate assistance, call (724) 704-8939 or visit our Website to learn more

How to Keep Your Pet Safe After a Fire in Your Farrell Home

8/26/2023 (Permalink)

If you have experienced a fire in your Farrell home, there are best practices to help keep your pet safe.

There is no doubt that our pets are considered family members. We love them and take care of them at all costs. If you have experienced a fire in your Farrell home, there are best practices to help keep your pet safe. If you have not experienced a fire in your home and you do have pets, these tips are good to know just in case a fire disaster were to occur.

How You Can Keep Your Pet Safe

SERVPRO is a national sponsor for The American Red Cross. Home fires are the most common disaster that the American Red Cross responds to. Here are tips from American Red Cross on how to keep your pet safe in the case of a home fire:

• The best way to protect your pets from the effects of a fire is to include them in your family plan. This includes having their own disaster supplies kit as well as arranging in advance for a safe place for them to stay if you need to leave your home.
•   When you practice your escape plan, practice taking your pets with you. Train them to come to you when you call.
•   In the event of a disaster, if you must evacuate, the most important thing you can do to protect your pets is to evacuate them, too. But remember never delay escape or endanger yourself or family to rescue a family pet.

SERVPRO of Mercer and Lawrence Counties is always Here to Help. If your Farrell, Reynolds Heights, Hope Milles, or surrounding areas home or business experiences a fire disaster, give us a call at (724) 704-8939 for immediate assistance, or visit our Website!

How to Restore Water Damaged Belongings in New Castle

8/10/2023 (Permalink)

You can count on SERVPRO of Mercer and Lawrence Counties to restore all your New Castle home belongings to make it, “Like it never even happened.”

Water disasters such as floods, pipe bursts, hurricanes, and drain backups are very prevalent today. No matter where you live in the world, you have most likely experienced one of these water disasters. In addition to water disasters being so prevalent, many New Castle homeowners today have their homes full of things and precious keepsakes. There is no promise that your items will be protected from a water disaster, but there is a company you can trust to restore them back to preloss condition. You can count on SERVPRO of Mercer and Lawrence Counties to restore all your New Castle home belongings to make it, “Like it never even happened.”

Can All My Belongings Be Restored?

We can restore almost all belongings that have water damage. From clothes to electronics, we restore it. To give you a more detailed list on which of your belongings we can restore to preloss condition, click here.

If you have any questions about our services and to what extent we can restore your belongings, give us a call at (724) 704-8939 or visit our Website!

Get Mold Taken Care of in Greenville

8/4/2023 (Permalink)

If you have a mold problem, give us a call to analyze and decide which route to take, remediation or removal of your mold.

SERVPRO of Mercer and Lawrence Counties are experts at mold removal and remediation. If you have a mold problem, give us a call to analyze and decide which route to take, remediation or removal of your mold. According to CDC.gov, “Exposure to molds can lead to symptoms such as stuffy nose, wheezing, and red or itchy eyes, or skin.” If you find you or your family experiencing these symptoms, it will not hurt to call a professional to see if mold could be your problem.

What to if You Have Mold

First, call SERVPRO. The rest is in our hands listed below.

• Inspection and Mold Damage Assessment
• Mold Containment
• Air Filtration
• Removing Mold and Mold-Infested Materials
• Cleaning Contents and Belongings

For more information on how SERVPRO of Mercer and Lawrence Counties can help you after a disaster or if you have any questions at all, call us at (724) 704-8939 or visit our Website! We are always Here to Help!

4 Ways to Remove the Smell of Cigarette Smoke in Your New Castle Home

7/24/2023 (Permalink)

Cigarette smell can linger around and cause unpleasant odor for a long time after the last cigarette has been put out.

Whether it is from a guest or family member staying in your home, previous tenants, or even yourself, cigarette smell can linger around and cause unpleasant odor for a long time after the last cigarette has been put out. 

There are a few methods you can try to reduce or eliminate the odor in your Sharon home so you can breathe easy.

• Wash your clothes and other soft items

One of the easiest ways to deodorize your home is to simply use your washing machine. Porous items such as clothing, bedding, and stuffed toys can trap odors and contribute to the unpleasant smell in your home. Washing everything you can helps reduce some of the smell.

• Use a dry-cleaning service

For items that you cannot toss in a washing machine, dry cleaning is an option. Dry cleaning typically involves using cleaning solvents to remove dirt and contaminants from your clothing. Unfortunately, the cleaning solvents do not always penetrate the material and it may not be able to entirely remove the odor in some cases.

• Clean walls and floors

Cigarette smoke, and the substances in it, can cling to your walls and flooring. Doing a thorough clean of your Sharon home may be able to remove some of the lingering odor. You should scrub your walls with a mild detergent and deep clean any carpeted areas.

• Hire a professional cleaning company

If you are unable to get rid of the smell on your own, a cleanup and restoration service can help. Not only will they have the experience and expertise necessary to thoroughly clean your Ellwood City home, they will also have access to special equipment. This includes equipment such as ozone machines that can change the chemical compounds of smoke molecules and will be more effective at home deodorization than a home remedy.

While it may be frustrating to have such an unpleasant smell permeating your Sharon home, remember that there are several ways that you can remove smoke odor. If you are unsuccessful on your own, call SERVPRO of Mercer and Lawrence Counties! We are fire and water restoration experts.

Visit our Website for more information, or call (724) 704-8939 for immediate assistance.

5 Best Tips for Fire Prevention at Your Ellwood City Workplace

7/24/2023 (Permalink)

Without having proper planning during a fire, your New Castle or nearby business can quickly turn into a disastrous event.

Having a fire prevention conversation in your Ellwood City workplace is probably not something you have done in a while, or even ever. Although it is an easy talk to put on the back burner, SERVPRO of Mercer and Lawrence Counties encourages its businessowners to have this important discussion with your employees. Without having proper planning during a fire, your New Castle or nearby business can quickly turn into a disastrous event — one that not only risks the lives of your employees but also the future of your business.

• Kitchen Prevention. Make sure employees unplug all appliances in the kitchen if you have one. Kitchen fires are the #1 spot fires begin. Make sure that small appliances, like toasters are pulled away from anything flammable. And lastly, ensure the kitchen is equipped with a fire extinguisher and make certain employees are aware how to use it.

• Office Prevention. Make sure office equipment like computers, copiers, fax machines, and power cords are all up to date with no rips or tears in the wiring. Should your Sharon office use space heaters, make sure employees are plugging them directly into a wall and not using a power strip.
• Implement a Fire Plan. A fire gives no pre-warning. Therefore, having an escape plan is so important for time sensitivity and safety. Those extra minutes saved by having an organized strategy, mean a lot, and can save someone’s life.
• Smoke Alarms Save Lives. Ensure smoke alarms are up to date and functioning properly. Change the batteries twice a year and test them regularly to ensure they are operational.
• Practice, Practice, Practice. Assign roles to specific employees to carry out an effective evacuation: who will call the fire department, who will stay behind to direct employees to exits, and make sure everyone gets out safely, who will coordinate at evacuation point, etc. 

Even the most prepared businesses can be affected by fire. SERVPRO of Mercer and Lawrence Counties is right in your backyard and ready to respond to fire damage at your business 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year. For immediate assistance, call (724) 704-8939 or visit our Website to learn more.

Fire Damage Cleanup and Restoration in New Castle, PA

7/24/2023 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Mercer and Lawrence Counties are fire and water damage restoration specialists. We are always Here to Help, 24/7.

An elementary school fire took place a while back. The fire disaster was rather large. From the fire came damage from smoke and water from the sprinklers going off. The restoration process became very intricate and unique due to school starting in just a month. It was top priority to get this school back to “Like it never even happened” in a month.

The Fire Restoration Process

There was a fire in a home in New Castle, PA. Resulting from that fire was a lot of smoke and soot damage. The home had been severely damaged from smoke and soot following a fire in a neighboring bedroom. While the fire was eventually contained by the fire department, its impact was felt by several rooms throughout the home. Our crews used utilized state of art equipment and industry proved cleaning techniques to restore the bathroom to its preloss condition.

SERVPRO of Mercer and Lawrence Counties are fire and water damage restoration specialists. We are always Here to Help, 24/7. Give us a call at (724) 704-8939 for immediate assistance, or visit our Website!