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SERVPRO can Help with a Chemical Spill

8/1/2023 (Permalink)

A SERVPRO employee in a white hazmat suit. We respond to chemical and biohazard emergencies 24-hours a day.

SERVPRO of La Grange / Burr Ridge / Hinsdale is trained and certified to clean and restore chemical spills and biohazards.  Burr Ridge residents and businesses can rely on us to arrive quickly and immediately begin the cleanup process.

Along with the cleanup and safe removal of chemical spills, we offer a full range of biohazard cleaning services, including: 

  • Chemical spills
  • Sewage backups
  • Crime scene residues
  • Suicide/death accidents
  • Homicide cleanups
  • Blood cleanup
  • Accident cleanup
  • Hoarding scenes
  • Animal waste/remains
  • Tear gas cleanup

The safe decontamination of a home or business after any form of chemical or biohazard exposure is critical.  Our technicians are trained and certified to mitigate these kinds of dangerous situations. Here are some tips from our website on what to do after a contamination:

What to Do After a Contamination

  • Stay out of affected areas
  • Call emergency service personnel if the situation is life-threatening
  • Treat all bodily fluids as if they are contaminated
  • Turn off the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system if there is sewage damage

Call Us Today!

When you need help cleaning up a chemical spill, SERVPRO of La Grange / Burr Ridge / Hinsdale is available to help.  Our technicians are on-call 24-hours a day to respond to chemical and biohazard damage emergencies.  Call us today at 630-920-9334.

Mold Remediation Process - SERVPRO

2/23/2023 (Permalink)

White window with black mold spots in the corner. When you discover mold, SERVPRO of La Grange / Burr Ridge / Hinsdale can help!

When you discover mold growing in your La Grange home or commercial business, fast action is required to mitigate the damage before the mold can spread to other areas in the home or workplace. SERVPRO of La Grange / Burr Ridge / Hinsdale can mitigate the mold damage and the mold remediation process usually follows the steps below:

Inspection and Mold Damage Assessment

Identifying and addressing the source of the moisture that is causing the mold growth. This step usually involves the use of various technologies to detect mold growth and water sources that may be hidden. We follow local and state laws regarding inspection and documentation based on your unique situation.

Mold Containment

We may use advanced containment procedures like negative air chambers to isolate the contaminated area with physical barriers and negative air pressure to prevent mold spores from spreading during the cleanup process.

Air Filtration

We utilize powerful “air scrubbers” and HEPA vacuums to prevent the spread of these mold spores while mold remediation is in process.

Removing Mold and Mold-Infested Materials

We use antifungal and antimicrobial treatments to eliminate mold colonies and to help prevent new colonies from forming. We remove and dispose of mold-infested porous materials when remediating heavy mold growth.

Cleaning Contents

We clean your furniture, decorative items, curtains, and other restorable items affected by mold. We also remove odors and deodorization using fogging equipment.

Restoration

Restoration may involve minor repairs, such as replacing drywall, painting, and installing new carpet, or it may require the reconstruction of various areas or rooms in a home or business. 

Call Us Today!

If your home or business has a mold problem, we can inspect and assess your property and use our specialized training, equipment, and expertise to remediate your mold infestation. Call us today at 630-920-9334.

SERVPRO can provide Reconstruction Services

6/22/2022 (Permalink)

An office under construction with black beams and white walls. SERVPRO of La Grange / Burr Ridge / Hinsdale provides reconstruction services.

In addition to water mitigation, fire cleanup, and mold remediation, SERVPRO of La Grange / Burr Ridge / Hinsdale also offers reconstruction services.  After our professionals are done with drying out a property or removing smoke-damaged materials, we can put your home or business back together just like the way it was before the damage occurred.

Here are just some of the reconstruction services SERVPRO of La Grange / Burr Ridge / Hinsdale offers:

  • Drywall repair and installation
  • Baseboards
  • Floor repair and replacement
  • Kitchen and bath installation and remodeling
  • Cabinet and trim replacement
  • Insulation installation
  • Ceiling repair
  • Fixture replacement
  • Painting

The convenience and savings of working with one company to assist with mitigation and repairs can be significant.  We are a one stop shop for all of your construction needs. SERVPRO of La Grange / Burr Ridge / Hinsdale has experienced professionals that believe in delivering quality workmanship. Please contact us at 630-920-9334.

Trauma & Crime Scene Cleanup - SERVPRO can Help

6/8/2022 (Permalink)

Yellow caution tape with police lights in the background. SERVPRO of La Grange / Burr Ridge / Hinsdale is available 24-hours a day to help.

After the police have finished processing a crime or accident scene, the cleaning and restoration process can begin.  SERVPRO of La Grange / Burr Ridge / Hinsdale will respond immediately and has the specialized training, protective equipment, and experience to safely clean trauma and crime scenes.

Crime Scene Residues

  • Fingerprint powder and evidence-gathering chemicals
  • Tear gas and pepper spray residues
  • Fire extinguisher residue
  • Blood, bodily fluids, and tissue remnants

Bloodborne Pathogens

We remove and dispose of bodily fluids, tissue and other potentially pathogenic substances resulting from accident, trauma, crime or death. Our trained Professionals clean, disinfect and deodorize the structure.

Illegal Drug - "Meth" Labs

Many of the chemicals used in the production of illegal drugs such as "meth" are volatile and can leave harmful residues throughout a structure. Our technicians follow federal and state guidelines to properly clean all surfaces. 

SERVPRO of La Grange / Burr Ridge / Hinsdale can clean and restore trauma and crime scenes 24-hours a day.  Call us at 630-920-9334.

SERVPRO - Named to Franchise 500 List, #1 in Restoration Category

6/7/2022 (Permalink)

A black and blue badge with the words franchise 500 2022 with a green background. SERVPRO has done it again.

SERVPRO is proud to announce it has been recognized again as one of the best overall franchise opportunities by Entrepreneur magazine’s 2022 Franchise 500, the industry’s most comprehensive franchise ranking. Evaluated on categories such as growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power, SERVPRO was named the #8 overall franchise system, and #1 in the cleaning and restoration industry for the 19th consecutive year.

“SERVPRO is built on the foundation of outstanding customer service, industry-leading training and the success of following a proven system,” said SERVPRO CEO Rick Isaacson. “On behalf of the more than 1,900 SERVPRO franchises across the U.S. and Canada, we are honored by this recognition. 

“The SERVPRO brand and its franchisees share a strong partnership, working together to set and achieve goals which have allowed us to grow each year for more than half a century despite the challenges many businesses have faced, especially over the past 18-24 months.”

SERVPRO franchise owners pride themselves on being “ready for whatever happens,” Isaacson said, which helped the company jump two spots from its #10 ranking in 2021.

SERVPRO of La Grange / Burr Ridge / Hinsdale has a team of highly trained technicians on call and ready to assist you 24-hours a day.  Call us today at 630-920-9334.

Biohazard Contamination Tips to Stay Safe

6/6/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO employee wearing PPE and wiping a table. SERVPRO of La Grange / Burr Ridge / Hinsdale is trained to safely remove biohazards.

Biohazard contaminants should be considered very dangerous. Sewer backups and flood water are two common biohazard scenarios that can affect homes and businesses. SERVPRO of La Grange / Burr Ridge / Hinsdale has the training, protective gear, and specialized equipment necessary to safely clean and restore this type of contamination.

Here are a few tips from our website that can help while you are waiting for help to arrive:

What to Do After a Contamination

  • Stay out of affected areas.
  • Call emergency service personnel if the situation is life-threatening.
  • Treat all bodily fluids as if they are contaminated.
  • Turn off the HVAC system if there is sewage damage.

What Not to Do After a Contamination

  • Don’t leave wet fabrics in place. Hang leather goods.
  • Don’t leave books, magazines, or other colored items on wet carpet or floors.
  • Don’t use your household vacuum to remove water.
  • Don’t use television or other household appliances.
  • Don’t turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet and keep out of rooms where ceilings are sagging.

When your home or business needs biohazard remediation services, SERVPRO of La Grange / Burr Ridge / Hinsdale has a team of highly trained technicians on-call and ready to respond 24-hours a day. Call us today at 630-920-9334.

Mold Problem - SERVPRO can Help

6/1/2022 (Permalink)

Close up of mold with a white background. SERVPRO of La Grange / Burr Ridge / Hinsdale can help if you discover mold.

A musty smell is often the first sign of a mold problem.  SERVPRO of La Grange / Burr Ridge / Hinsdale will respond quickly and work fast to manage the situation.

If you discover mold in your home or business, here are a few facts from our website to consider:

  • Significant mold growth can occur in 48-72 hours.
  • Mold can cause health effects.
  • A strong, musty odor may indicate hidden mold behind drywall or under carpeting.

What to Do

  • Stay out of affected areas.
  • Turn off the HVAC system and fans.
  • Contact SERVPRO of La Grange / Burr Ridge / Hinsdale for mold remediation services.

What Not to Do

  • Don’t touch or disturb the mold.
  • Don’t blow air across any surfaces with visible or suspected mold growth.
  • Don’t attempt to dry the area yourself.
  • Don’t spray bleach or other disinfectants on the mold.

If you suspect that your home or business has a mold problem, SERVPRO of La Grange / Burr Ridge / Hinsdale has the training, equipment, and expertise to handle the situation.  Call us at 630-920-9334.

SERVPRO - Count on us to Help

5/31/2022 (Permalink)

A green SERVPRO machine with two employees around it. Count on SERVPRO of La Grange / Burr Ridge / Hinsdale to help with all of your restoration needs.

A storm, flood or plumbing problem can leave your home or business with extensive water damage.  Immediate action is necessary to mitigate the damage.  SERVPRO of La Grange / Burr Ridge / Hinsdale specialize in repairing and restoring your property. 

  • Highly Trained Restoration Specialists

We specialize in water damage restoration, with training focused on restoring salvageable items, accelerating drying time with documenting the entire restoration process.

  • Customer Care

We have years of experience in the cleanup and restoration industry.  We care about you and your property and want to help you get back to normal after you have water damage to your home or business.

  • # 1 in the Cleanup and Restoration Industry

We’ve earned the reputation as a trusted leader in the restoration industry and specialize in fire and water damage, specialty cleaning, mold, and so much more.

  • Easier Insurance Claims Process

We will help you navigate the insurance process and coordinate the necessary paperwork for a quicker, easier experience.

SERVPRO of La Grange / Burr Ridge / Hinsdale has a team of highly trained technicians that are available 24-hours a day to help with all of your restoration needs.  Please contact us at 630-920-9334.

Big or Small Disaster - SERVPRO Offers 24-Hour Service

5/11/2022 (Permalink)

Road with fast lights and a sunrise in the background. SERVPRO of La Grange / Burr Ridge / Hinsdale can respond to your disaster 24-hours a day.

When disaster strikes your home or business, SERVPRO of La Grange / Burr Ridge / Hinsdale will respond quickly to bring you the help you need.  We are a trusted leader in the restoration industry serving the Chicagoland area.  We provide 24-hour emergency services including Water Damage Restoration, Fire Damage Restoration, and Mold Remediation for both residential and commercial properties.  Our highly trained technicians have the training, specialized equipment, and expertise to handle your restoration and cleaning needs.  We are a locally owned and operated business that is proud to serve the Chicagoland area. 

  • 24-Hour Emergency Service
  • Faster to Any Size Disaster
  • Highly Trained Restoration Technicians
  • A Trusted Leader in the Restoration Industry
  • Locally Owned and Operated
  • Advanced Restoration and Cleaning Equipment

SERVPRO of La Grange / Burr Ridge / Hinsdale is close by and ready to respond to your cleaning or restoration needs.  Call us at 630-920-9334.

SERVPRO provides Emergency Service 24/7 to the communities of LaGrange, Burr Ridge and Hinsdale

12/5/2019 (Permalink)

You can always count on the crew at SERVPRO of LaGrange, Burr Ridge and Hinsdale to respond...24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

There is never a convenient time to experience a flooding or water emergency, that’s why SERVPRO of LaGrange / Burr Ridge / Hinsdale provides emergency cleaning and restoration services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

When security or maintenance calls in the middle of the night or after hours, you can always count on our SERVPRO representatives to respond. We understand that commercial losses need immediate attention. We have a list of references that would be happy to confirm how quickly we respond to your needs. Contact us for more information.

Waking up or coming home to a flooded home can be stressful. You can always count on your local SERVPRO of LaGrange / Burr Ridge / Hinsdale representative to respond to your call. We understand how important your personal belongings are to you. Getting to you quickly can help minimize the damage to them and your home.

No matter the size, SERVPRO of  has the staff, training, and equipment to quickly help you.

Look for us at local events!

Call us anytime day or night at (630) 920-9334

SERVPRO is a trusted brand

7/15/2019 (Permalink)

SERVPRO LaGrange/Burr Ridge/Hinsdale is proud to be a part of the SERVPRO network since 2007!

Serving America Since 1967

SERVPRO® Franchise Professionals have been helping home and business owners recover from water damages across the United States for over 50 years. 

Over 1,700 Franchises Nationwide

More locations means faster response. A SERVPRO® Franchise Professional will usually be on-site within four hours to help protect the structure, business and personal property.

SERVPRO® National Call Center 

The SERVPRO® National Call Center served over 500 insurance and property management companies and their clients nationwide in the last yar alone.We have earned the trust of the insurance industry by serving thousands of their policy holders and clients with respect and integrity. The more we restore, the less that needs to be replaced. This helps our clients save millions of dollars each year, which helps lower your insurance rates!

24-Hour Emergency Service

In our business, you need us fast! The sooner we arrive, the better the chance we can reduce damage and save money. Franchise Professionals are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

Trained, Uniformed Franchise Professionals

A trained, uniformed and equipped SERVPRO® Franchise Professional will walk you through the job process and then work quickly to restore your property to preloss condition whenever possible.

References

From large commercial environments to small residential losses, SERVPRO® Franchise Professionals understand your loss is the job that matters most! We are happy to provide references so you can feel confident that SERVPRO® is the best system to service your needs.

Drying out a damp basement

7/14/2019 (Permalink)

Moisture levels are monitored frequently during the drying process.

If you have moisture in your basement, it can be a real headache for any homeowner. It is important to treat and dry any wet areas properly to prevent potential contamination and/or mold.  
 
One important aspect of our work is helping restore air quality in your home. We use air scrubbers and negative air machines to clean the air in your house and reduce the presence of spores. Air scrubbers are portable filtration systems that play a vital role in improving air quality. The scrubbers draw air through a series of powerful HEPA filters that trap mold spores as small as 0.3 microns and remove them from the air. The result is cleaner air with less fungal spores in it. 
 
SERVPRO technicians oversee the drying out of your home or contaminated rooms after any mold remediation. Getting your home and belongings dry to their normal level of moisture content is vital. Our experts have dehumidifiers on hand to bring down the humidity in the air, and air movers for drying out specific areas.
 
Do not struggle with trying to deal with a moisture problem or a mold outbreak. Call SERVPRO of LaGrange/Burr Ridge/Hinsdale at (630) 920-9334 today for assistance.

Why calling an expert is important after water damage occurs

7/13/2019 (Permalink)

Call the SERVPRO experts. We're ready to help!

Why is calling a certified professional necessary after water damage? 

Homeowners know that moisture is often the enemy, capable of penetrating into just about any space, and taking advantage of every little crack and structural problem. No matter how moisture gets into a building or home, the response should be the same. Bring in SERVPRO of LaGrange/Burr Ridge/Hinsdale as soon as possible to clean the home, dry it, and ensure there are no lingering health threats once the moisture is gone.

If water has entered the home through a contaminated source, don’t try to handle it on your own. Floods and sewage backflows contain a variety of deadly bacteria, viruses and fungi, and even momentary skin contact can leave a person seriously ill. A certified water damage restoration service like SERVPRO of LaGrange/Burr Ridge/Hinsdale not only has the tools to eliminate the moisture, we have the protective equipment to remain free from harm.

Our restoration technicians have technology that makes a difference. These include powerful vacuums and pumping systems, high volume air movers, dehumidifiers, heat injectors, moisture meters, and a number of detergents formulated for destroying fungi and other microbial threats. While our technicians work on the damaged area, disposing of compromised materials, and drying the rest, they will also destroy all mold and microbial colonies. This is the only way to ensure a home is safe to live in, and a business safe to work in; any other cleaning method is a dangerous gamble.

SERVPRO of LaGrange/Burr Ridge/Hinsdale utilizes advanced equipment and technology to quicken the restoration time and to minimize cost. We proudly serve our community and surrounding areas with 24/7 emergency availability. Give us a call today! (630) 920-9334.

24 Hour Emergency Water Damage Service

1/15/2019 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of LaGrange/Burr Ridge/Hinsdale provides 24 hour fire and water damage restoration service.

SERVPRO of LaGrange/Burr Ridge/Hinsdale is available 24 hours a day for water emergencies, large or small. When you are dealing with water damage, immediate action is crucial. Even short delays can greatly increase the severity of the water damage.

We Answer the Phone Ready to Help
Call Today - (630) 920-9334

We understand that when you call us, you may be feeling confused, stressed, and vulnerable. You need an expert to guide you through this crisis. SERVPRO of LaGrange/Burr Ridge/Hinsdale has the specific water damage training and experience to help you through this tough time. We specialize in water damage restoration—in fact, it's the cornerstone of our business.

What to Expect

When you call, we will ask several questions regarding your water damage emergency. These questions will help us determine what equipment and resources to bring, including how many trained SERVPRO Professionals may be needed.

Our SERVPRO Representative will ask several questions:

  • Your name and contact information
  • Your insurance information (if applicable)
  • The street address of the water-damaged home or business
  • When did the water damage occur?
  • What caused the water damage (if known)?
  • Is there electricity available (on-site)?

About SERVPRO of LaGrange/ Burr Ridge/Hinsdale

SERVPRO of LaGrange/Burr Ridge/Hinsdale specializes in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial property after a fire, smoke or water damage event. Our staff is highly trained in property damage restoration. From initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO’s corporate training facility to regular IICRC-industry certification, rest assured our staff is equipped with the knowledge to restore your property.