Historic Buildings - Darling or Dangerous?

10/16/2022 (Permalink)

Updates are important to staying safe.

Historic Buildings: Darling or Dangerous?- Things have changed quite a bit since the 1980s - including codes and safety requirements for commercial properties. Here in Park Cities, we have some of the most charming historic buildings which could be at risk for fire or water emergencies. This is especially true for buildings constructed in the 1960s – 1980s, when codes were very different than they are today. If your building was built before 1984, it may have been wired with aluminum which is 55% more likely to cause a fire than copper. Electrics are one of the areas that have to be constantly monitored in older buildings to reduce the risk of fires.

Older buildings also have older roofs, which deteriorate over time, leading to leaks. Aged plumbing corrodes and pipes eventually break, causing water damage which can be expensive to mitigate. And, depending on how old the building is there may be asbestos or lead in it, which will require specialized removal. At SERVPRO Park Cities, we offer a free evaluation of your facility which includes an asbestos and lead report. The Emergency Ready Profile (ERP) also provides a detailed plan to minimize response time should something go wrong. The report includes a snapshot of your building, including structural information, total square footage, flooring type along with the location and type of any hazardous material.

If you are interested in an ERP for your commercial property, give us a call at 214-522-3000 and one of our professional experts will be happy to provide a thorough evaluation and report that lives online for the fastest access. Businesses in Park Cities can count on SERVPRO.

Healthy = Happy

10/16/2022 (Permalink)

HVAC maintenance is essential to keeping tenants happy.

If you own a commercial property in Park Cities, then SERVPRO of Park Cities would love to help you clear the air and keep things clean. According to a recent survey of tenants, air quality is more important than ever when deciding to renew their leases. Regular cleanings of the HVAC system keeps the air free from allergens, mold spores, bacteria and microbes.

We use the most up to date technology and cleaning methods to remove dirt, dust, bacteria lint, mold, and mildew that that could affect the air quality for your tenants. Our SERVPRO Certified cleaning process is based on recommendations from the CDC for maximum protection – which is especially important as we continue to prevent the spread of COVID. Show your tenants that you care about the air and schedule regular cleanings for the HVAC system. Bonus - it also keep your system running efficiently to save you money.

We’re here to help – call us Park Cities at 214-522-3000.

50 Years of Experience in Park Cities

10/16/2022 (Permalink)

Whether it's a fire, flood or biohazard - we can help.

If you’re a business owner in Park Cities, we are right down the street and ready to help if disaster strikes. There are natural disasters and human disasters – both of which can cause fire, water, or mold damage. Whether the job is big or small, our team will make it "Like it never even happened," so you can get your business up and running as soon as possible. When disaster strikes, you can depend on SERVPRO of Park Cities.

Even though we have 50 years of experience in disaster recovery - we also provide deep cleanings that will keep your tenants happy and healthy. Regular cleanings of both your carpets/floors and air duct systems can save you time and money. Our team of professionals are specially trained in removing everything from difficult stains and bad smells to graffiti and biohazard cleanups.

We're right down the street and always here to help, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Ready = Steady

10/16/2022 (Permalink)

Being ready will keep you steady.

Emergency readiness is the responsibility of any property manager. It's best to have a plan to minimize the damage - and the stress that follows such an event.

There are natural disasters and human disasters – both of which can cause fire, water, or mold damage. That's why it’s important to know your biggest risks and SERVPRO Park Cities can conduct an audit of your location and help you develop an Emergency Readiness Plan ® (ERP).

We're right down the street and know what to look for and what to ask to gauge your readiness. Then, we will provide you with a written and electronic copy of your Emergency Readiness Plan which will give you the instructions and contacts you'll need to manage fire or water damage to your commercial property.

But you don't have to prep or wait for a disaster to work with us - we also provide deep cleanings that will keep your tenants happy and healthy. Regular cleanings of both your carpets/floors and air duct systems can save you time and money. Our team of professionals are specially trained in removing everything from difficult stains and bad smells to graffiti and biohazard cleanups.

If you're in need of an ERP or cleanup and restoration services, call SERVPRO Park Cities at 214-522-3000.

Commercial Cleanings

10/16/2022 (Permalink)

We have the products and methods to get it clean.

Keeping tenants happy and healthy is more important than ever in the aftermath of the pandemic. In the past year, many companies found that their employees can work from home, instead of in an office, negatively impacting commercial properties. Cleanliness is one of the most important things to any tenant and SERVPRO of Park Cities offers commercial cleaning services to help keep your tenants coming to the office.

We recommend regular deep cleaning of carpets and floors as well as air ducts to remove pests, allergens and other potentially harmful substances that accumulate over time. We are also licensed to handle hazardous cleanups such as certain chemical spills, sewer-related damages or issues resulting from biomedical waste.

And, should you find your office dealing with a COVID+ tenant or employee, our Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned service is a comprehensive cleaning program that goes far beyond traditional janitorial services. Designed from protocols and practices suggested by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it incorporates Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered professional cleaning and disinfecting products to remove viral pathogens like the Coronavirus.

With over 20 years of commercial cleaning and restoration experience, SERVPRO of Park Cities is ready to assist with your cleaning needs. For more information on our services please call us anytime at 214-522-3000.

Business Owners Avoid Nasty Stalls and Falls

10/11/2021 (Permalink)

Clean Restrooms = Happy Patrons

If you own a building or retail space where people use your bathroom – then most likely, you’ve had to deal with a clogged toilet. You may have also had to deal with that toilet overflowing, causing a situation that is both disgusting and dangerous.

Not only are your patrons at risk of contamination, they are also at risk of personal injury from slipping.

Here are a few important things to keep in mind when it comes to your public restroom.

Make sure you let people know what can and, more importantly, what CAN’T be flushed. Be very clear with what your plumbing can handle – and then provide an alternative receptacle to handle what it can’t.

You can also stock to avoid the block – thinner toilet paper dissolves faster and is therefore less likely to clog your toilet.

Lead by Example – if you keep the bathrooms clean, your patrons are more likely to follow suit. Regular check-ins and cleanings are important – and auto-flush toilets will keep things moving in the right direction as well.

Toilets can be trouble so remember that SERVPRO of Park Cities has your back if things back up. Call us anytime at 214-522-3000.

Dry-Ice Blasting for Fire Damage

11/4/2020 (Permalink)

Dry-ice Blasting is an environmentally friendly way to remove smoke soot.

Here at SERVPRO of Park Cities, we have 50+ years experience helping large and small commercial properties recover from fire damage. We have a variety of techniques we employ depending on the building and situation. One of these is referred to as Dry-Ice Blasting (also called CO2 Blasting, or Dry Ice Dusting)

What is Dry Ice Blasting (Cleaning)?

Dry-ice blasting uses compressed air to accelerate frozen carbon dioxide (CO2) "dry ice" pellets in order to create mini-explosions to lift the undesirable item off the underlying substrate. In the case of fire damage, we are blasting away smoke soot, vaporized synthetic resins and char.

What makes this a popular method is that it is environmentally responsible and contains no secondary contaminants. It doesn’t leave behind any substance other than what has been removed which is then vacuumed or swept up. It’s non-abrasive and non-conductive and can be used without damaging active electrical or mechanical equipment. In most cases, items won’t need to be disassembled because it finds its way into small spaces between parts. Disassembly and reassembly are time consuming so dry-ice blasting can reduce downtime so you can return to business quicker.

Our goal is to put things back together so that it looks and feels like “it never happened.” If you experience fire damage, SERVPRO of Park Cities can dry-ice blast away the damage and remove odors to get you back on track.

If your business needs help with fire damage, give SERVPRO of Park Cities a call at 214-522-3000

The Trouble With Toilets

10/28/2020 (Permalink)

Avoiding Toilet Troubles.

Clogged toilets can overflow, causing a situation that is both disgusting and dangerous. Besides the contaminants associated with a septic scene, floors become slippery which can lead to personal injury. As a commercial property owner, it’s up to you to prevent nasty stalls and falls.

Give Instruction to Avoid Destruction - it’s a good idea to post the Rules of the Restroom. Let your tenants know what can and can’t be flushed, then provide adequate receptacles to handle what the toilet can’t.

Consider the Source – if it’s not an un-flushable, then it’s usually too much toilet paper causing the clog. While it’s not reasonable (or advisable) to ration, you can avoid the block with what you stock. Thinner toilet paper dissolves quicker, protecting you from even the most zealous wipers.

Autoflush to Keep it Plush – don’t leave it up to chance to make sure it all goes down the way it should. Toilets that flush on their own keep things moving and generally more pleasant. No one wants to use a stall that looks (and smells) used. Nicer bathrooms = nicer bathroom users.

Even the most prepared people can find themselves in toilet trouble. That’s why SERVPRO of Park Cities has your back if things back up. Call us anytime at 214-522-3000.

Keeping Clean During Covid

10/16/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO goes above and beyond to make sure you stay safe.

If your business discovers that someone in the building – or your office – has tested positive for COVID, it’s a good idea to bring in professionals to do a deep cleaning. SERVPRO of PARK CITIES is uniquely prepared during this unprecedented time to clean and disinfect your business according to the protocols set forth by the CDC. With over 50 years of experience in dealing with biological contaminants, you can trust our professionals to bring a higher standard of clean.

The CDC encourages cleaning of high-touch surfaces such as counters, tabletops, doorknobs, light switches, bathroom fixtures, toilets, phones, keyboards, tablets, and tables at a minimum. But to truly disinfect, SERVPRO needs to understand the unique needs of your facility to customize your cleaning plan. When we clean, we use EPA Approved Hospital-Grade solutions and follow all CDC guidelines for preventing the spread of Covid. We are fast and thorough in order to minimize any interruptions to your business.

The last step in the cleaning process is to issue you the Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned seal so anyone visiting your building knows you take this virus seriously and doing your best to protect your tenants and visitors. They will walk in with confidence because they know the #1 choice in clean up and restoration was there.

Are you interested in our Commercial Services, or learning more? Call at SERVPRO of Park Cities at 214-522-3000.

Care About the Air

10/14/2020 (Permalink)

truck parked in front of an office building

Our Franchise professionals can make recommendations about the best way to address any indoor air quality concerns.

Property Managers that keep up with regular cleanings have the best (and healthiest) office spaces for lease. One of the most important things to keep clean is the HVAC system which runs throughout all of the building and can affect everyone. These days it is more important than ever to make sure your air ducts are clean to prevent spreading any allergens, mold spores, bacteria or microbes.

If you own a commercial property in the Park Cities area, consider using your local SERVPRO to manage your ongoing HVAC cleanings. Our professionals use the most up to date technology and cleaning methods to remove dirt, dust, bacteria lint, mold, and mildew that that could affect the air quality for your tenants. Our SERVPRO Certified cleaning process is based on recommendations from the CDC for maximum protection – which is especially important as we try to prevent the spread of COVID. Show your tenants that you care about the air and schedule regular cleanings for the HVAC system. Bonus - it also keep your system running efficiently to save you money.

And while we’re on site, we’re happy to do a free Emergency Readiness Profile ® for you so you know that you’ll be prepared for an emergency in Park Cities. We’re here to help – call us Park Cities at 214-522-3000.

SERVPRO is Here to Help Park Cities.

10/14/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO Park Cities is Here to Help.

If you’re a business owner in Park Cities, SERVPRO is right down the street and ready to help if disaster strikes. There are natural disasters and human disasters – both of which can cause fire, water, or mold damage. Whether the job is big or small, our team will make it "Like it never even happened," so you can get your business up and running as soon as possible. When disaster strikes, you can depend on SERVPRO Park Cities.

Most small businesses struggle to reopen after a local disaster and we want to help you get back to work with as little damage as possible. It’s important to know your biggest risks and SERVPRO Park Cities can conduct an audit of your location and help you develop an Emergency Readiness Plan ® (ERP).

We aren’t just known for disaster recovery - we also provide deep cleanings that will keep your tenants happy and healthy. Regular cleanings of both your carpets/floors and air duct systems can save you time and money. Our team of professionals are specially trained in removing everything from difficult stains and bad smells to graffiti and biohazard cleanups.

If you're in need of an ERP or cleanup and restoration services, call SERVPRO Park Cities at 214-522-3000.

SERVPRO of Park Cities National Fire Prevention Month.

10/8/2019 (Permalink)

Fire Fighters attempting to put out a fire in a two story home.

SERVPRO promotes fire prevention and fire safety. When disasters happen give SERVPRO of Park Cities a call.

We often think about fire safety in our own homes, but how many of us worry about fires while we are at work? October is National Fire Prevention month, so there is no better time than now to brush up on your fire safety knowledge in the office! Each year in the United States there are between 70,000-80,000 workplace fires, and the annual cost to businesses is over $2 billion. Companies that operate from a single location are particularly vulnerable when it comes to fire. Any building damage could temporarily stop business operations, costing a company time and money. In order to prevent employee injuries and damage to the workplace, it is extremely important for every organization to know fire prevention practices and to have an emergency plan in place.

Safety Measures and Emergency Plans

Practicing the following safety measures, and preparing emergency plans, can greatly reduce the risks presented by fires at work:

Never block access to firefighting equipment (e.g. fire extinguisher), sprinkler heads, or fire exits with office furniture or other materials.
Assign designated smoking areas for employees in safe locations, away from any flammable chemicals or combustible materials. Employees should be sure to completely extinguish cigarettes before disposing of them, a bucket of sand or water can be useful for this.
Make sure an adequate number of fire alarms for the size of your location are in place and that all are working.
Keep a clean office: get rid of excessive clutter, recycle unneeded papers, remove grease in kitchens, etc. A tidy and clean office would provide less fuel for a fire, which can potentially mean less damage.
Do not store furniture or equipment in front of electrical panels, as the power might need to be shut down in an emergency situation.
Store all chemicals correctly, in rooms with proper ventilation and away from any potential sources of fire (kitchen, machinery, smoking area, etc.). Check the labels and Material Safety Data Sheets to determine flammability and other risks.
Report any electrical hazards, such as equipment not working correctly or faulty wiring. Also practice proper electrical safety (e.g. don’t overload outlets with adaptors, don’t use electrical equipment with wet hands or near water, etc.)
Post emergency numbers and the office address next to all phones.
Have at least two escape routes, that are separate from one another, and practice drills with employees. Have an escape plan in place for any disabled employees or visitors.
Use the SERVPRO Ready Plan App to create an Emergency READY Profile containing critical facility information that can help speed up response time after fire or water damage occurs. Learn more about the app here.

SERVPRO is Here to Help

If you have experienced a fire at your business, SERVPRO of Park Cities is here to help. Our highly trained professionals are quick to respond, and can be on location within a few hours to begin the restoration process. The faster restoration begins, the faster our customers can return to business. If you or your company has experienced a fire or water damage call us now at 214-522-3000.

Let SERVPRO Serve You.

9/10/2019 (Permalink)

A Servpro ad featuring 4 of the different kinds of vehicles we use in our every day services.

SERVPRO. We’re always here to serve.

SERVPRO of Park Cities Professionals can save you from higher property damage costs!

1-4-8 Service Response Guidelines

SERVPRO’s 1-4-8 Service Response Guidelines help ensure timely communication and response. Quick and accurate response can minimize loss expenses from secondary damages.

1. Within one hour from notice of loss, SERVPRO of Park Cities Professionals will contact you to arrange for service.
4. Within four hours of loss notification, SERVPRO of Park Cities Professional will be on-site to start mitigation services (if necessary).
8. Within 8 business hours, a verbal briefing of the scope of work will be communicated to the property manager or point of contact by a SERVPRO of Park Cities Professional.

Restore Versus Replace - SERVPRO of Park Cities Professionals strive to restore items to preloss condition. This helps lower mitigation and restoration costs while allowing treasured belongings to be salvaged when possible.

Pretesting - Through pretesting, SERVPRO of Park Cities Professionals can determine the extent of the damage, treating only the affected area to reduce job costs, restoration expenses and business disruption.

Inventory Analysis - The Inventory Analysis helps clients and tenants keep records of items and belongings, making the claims process easier should a disaster occur.

Contents Claim Inventory Service - CCIS provides itemized room-by-room loss inventory, allowing clients, tenants, insurance agents and adjusters to document claim items and capture inventory items immediately.

Electronic File Documentation Complete with Loss Reports - Online access is available to all files, information and proof of results, allowing the information to be easily transferrable to various parties involved.

24/7 Call Center - Prompt work order handling and dispatch don’t have to wait for daylight. Utilizing SERVPRO’s 24/7 Call Center, emergency services can begin as soon as possible, helping minimize additional loss, downtime and expense.

Large Loss Capabilities – Catastrophic Loss Response Team - With hundreds of trained crews manned with thousands of pieces of commercial equipment and service vehicles, SERVPRO’s Large Loss Response Teams can initiate response to any sized loss in any part of the country within hours.

Professional Reassurance and Consistency - As leaders in cleanup and restoration, SERVPRO of Park Cities Professionals strive to maintain a professional appearance in uniform, equipment, vehicles and cleaning methods to help convey “Green
means clean!”

National Accounts Guidelines (for National Accounts Insurance Clients) - To assure to our clients they will receive consistent, professional service and performance across the country, the National Accounts Guidelines require completed job files, detailed communication and much more from SERVPRO of Park Cities Professionals.

More than 1,700 Franchises located in North America - SERVPRO of Park Cities Professionals are nearby, ready to respond quickly. The faster restoration begins, the quicker our customers can return to business.

SERVPRO Services and Commercial Properties

10/26/2018 (Permalink)

SERVPRO is well known for the excellence service we provide across the country when disaster strikes. From floods to fires, hail storms and hurricanes, and everything in between, SERVPRO is always there and ready at a moments notice to spring into action and help anyone return their home or business back to normal. However, there are many other times, outside of disastrous situations, where SERVPRO of Park Cities can be of service to your commercial property.

A clean work environment is vital to success in any business, and that’s where we come in. Along with our restoration services we also provide many beneficial deep cleaning services that can prolong the life of many aspects within a commercial property. Regular cleanings of both your carpets/floors and air duct systems can save you time and money. Especially when it comes to your HVAC system. We also provide general deep cleaning services, are specially trained in removing everything from difficult stains and bad smells to graffiti, and are licensed in biohazard cleanups.

For more information on our services please call us anytime at 214-522-3000.

Commercial Air Duct Cleaning Service

10/12/2018 (Permalink)

Cleaning air ducts in a commercial building may seem like an unimportant item to add to a long list of “building needs”; however, it is not something to ignore, even if your ducts do not seem to be experiencing any issues. If you own a commercial property in the Park Cities area, consider using SERVPRO of Park Cities when it comes time to clean the air ducts in your building. There are many benefits to having air ducts routinely cleaned, here are just a few:

Decrease in dust reentering the system, which will cut down in cleaning and remove potential allergens from the environment.
Reduce the risk of mold in your ducts, which will help lower the amount of mold spores spreading throughout your property.
Remove any materials from previous pest infestations, and decrease the likelihood of any future infestations.
Longer HVAC lifespan and greater HVAC efficiency.
Better air quality for building occupants.

For more information regarding a duct cleaning service for your commercial property call SERVPRO of Park Cities at 214-522-3000.

Dry Ice Blasting for Commercial Properties

5/31/2018 (Permalink)

Commercial Smoke and Odor Cleaning

One of the major issues after a large scale fire (or a small one for that matter) is cleaning the contents and structure after the loss. This is done in order to eliminate the smoke odor that lingers on everything the smoke touches. On a recent commercial job SERVPRO of Park Cities needed to clean a massive 55,000 sq ft facility after they experienced a fire. After considering all our available options; hand cleaning, sandblasting, and dry-ice blasting, we determined that dry-ice blasting would be the best decision given the requirements of this particular job.

What is Dry Ice Blasting (Cleaning)?

Dry ice blasting is known by several names: dry ice blasting, dry ice cleaning, CO2 blasting, dry ice dusting, and even environmentally sustainable cleaning. Dry ice blasting is an efficient and cost-effective way for industries to maximize production capability and quality. Dry ice blasting is similar to sand blasting, plastic bead blasting or soda blasting where media is accelerated in a pressurized air stream to impact a surface to be cleaned or prepared. But that's where the similarity ends.

Instead of using hard abrasive media to grind on a surface (and damage it), dry ice blasting uses soft dry ice, accelerated at supersonic speeds, and creates mini-explosions on the surface to lift the undesirable item off the underlying substrate. If you want to read all the technical details, see the How CO2 Blasting Works page.

Why Dry Ice Blasting?

is a non-abrasive, nonflammable and nonconductive cleaning method
is environmentally responsible and contains no secondary contaminants such as solvents or grit media
allows most items to be cleaned in place without time-consuming disassembly
can be used without damaging active electrical or mechanical parts or creating fire hazards
can be as gentle as dusting smoke damage from books or as aggressive as removing weld slag from tooling
can be used for many general cleaning applications

Dry ice blasting uses compressed air to accelerate frozen carbon dioxide (CO2) "dry ice" pellets to a high velocity. A compressed air supply of 80 PSI/50 CFM can be used in this process. Dry ice pellets can be made on-site or supplied. Pellets are made from food grade carbon dioxide that has been specifically approved by the FDA, EPA, and USDA.

Carbon dioxide is a non-poisonous, liquefied gas, which is both inexpensive and easily stored at work sites.

We are very experienced at using this and other types of processes in order to mitigate any malodors from any type of commercial loss. If you or your company have experienced any type of issue, give SERVPRO of Park Cities a call at 214-522-3000

Speed Up Your Restoration Process

5/29/2018 (Permalink)

For a property owner, a fire or water damage can be disastrous. It not only results in property and inventory loss, but oftentimes it also means a temporary loss of business. When you're depending on that business for your own livelihood or your employees then you don't have months to spare during a long drawn out restoration process.

In the aftermath of a disaster, quick response time can help minimize property damage as well as inventory or content loss. Here are some tips to help you be prepared for both a disaster and a quick turn around in the restoration process.

1) Download the SERVPRO READY Plan App.

The SERVPRO Ready Plan mobile application provides home and business owners with a quick and convenient way to call in SERVPRO professionals when disaster strikes. The Ready Plan app is a free emergency preparedness tool offered by SERVPRO and it can be downloaded on any smartphone.

For more information on the SERVPRO READY Plan mobile app and how it can help you be more prepared, contact SERVPRO of Park Cities Professionals at 214-522-3000. Don't wait for a disaster to happen to download this app, do it today!

2) Call SERVPRO of Park Cities

Our professionals are highly trained and are prepared for any situation. They will be on scene within hours to assess and begin working to get your business back to normal. The sooner a SERVPRO professional is on the scene, the sooner your restoration process can begin.

3) Call your insurance agent and start documenting damage and inventory.

Without risking your safety, try and document any areas or items that may have been affected in the disaster. This will help both the SERVPRO professionals - so they know what to target - and your insurance agent - so they can start preparing the claim.

With help from SERVPRO of Park Cities your business can be back up and running quickly. If you experience a water or fire damage, mold, or any other kind of disaster call us anytime on our 24-hour emergency phone line 214-522-3000.

SERVPRO Resource for Property Owners

5/1/2018 (Permalink)

There is no disaster that hits home quite like a disaster to your property or business. When you have suffered a fire, water, or mold damage, you don't have time to waste searching for a company to fix your property. When disaster strikes, you can depend on SERVPRO of Park Cities. Whether the job is big or small we will be there to help make it "Like it never even happened" so you can get your business up and running as soon as possible.

As a resource for commercial property managers, SERVPRO produces Restoration Newsline each month. In the issues of Restoration Newsline, you will find priceless information that can benefit you as a business owner. This includes suggestions on handling water and fire damages, advice regarding air quality, tips on dealing with the damage from difficult tenants, and much more. If you are interested in receiving a copy of Restoration Newsline each month, please call our office anytime. We have both physical and online copies available.

If you're in need of cleanup and restoration services, call SERVPRO of Park Cities at 214-522-3000.

Benefits of Mitigation

6/2/2017 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Park Cities Professionals can save you from higher property damage costs!

1-4-8 Service Response Guidelines

SERVPRO’s 1-4-8 Service Response Guidelines help ensure timely communication and response. Quick and accurate response can minimize loss expenses from secondary damages.

1. Within one hour from notice of loss, SERVPRO of Park Cities Professionals will contact you to arrange for service.
4. Within four hours of loss notification, SERVPRO of Park Cities Professional will be on-site to start mitigation services (if necessary).
8. Within 8 business hours, a verbal briefing of the scope of work will be communicated to the property manager or point of contact by a SERVPRO of Park Cities Professional.