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Recovering From a Serious Disaster at Your Business | SERVPRO of Pewaukee & Sussex
2/15/2024 (Permalink)
SERVPRO of Pewaukee & Sussex is here for your business every step of the way, from ERPs to disaster recovery.
Picture this: You have worked hard at work all week, it is Friday afternoon and you are about to leave for the weekend, but suddenly an employee of yours comes rushing in saying a water main broke and water is now pouring from the ceiling.
You will most likely react immediately by jumping up and running toward the situation, and you will do everything in your power to secure your building as quickly as possible. After the adrenaline wears off, you will slowly come to terms with your watery reality.
Now what? You call SERVPRO of Pewaukee & Sussex, of course! Our team is here to help you recover no matter the kind or scale of damage.
Preparation Tips for Your TeamOf course, the best way to navigate disasters is to be prepared for them. Basic emergency plans can help your entire team stay on track in the face of a true disaster, and they can help protect everyone under your roof.
The first thing you should focus on is to make sure everyone is connected and knows how to communicate with each other in an emergency. A text chain, phone tree or even a loud-speaker announcement can inform a lot of people all at once.
You should also take the time to ensure your staff know where your emergency items are located. Water shut-off valves, fire extinguishers and emergency exits should all be part of your building tour, and you should explain how to use these things in an emergency.
Finally, your plan should include steps for what to do after the disaster situation has occurred. Locate and communicate a backup location for your employees to gather, or be sure everyone has what they need to work remotely in the interim.
Recovering ConfidentlyIf you have a plan, you are already halfway there when it comes to a full recovery! After your situation is secure, get SERVPRO® on the phone so we can handle your entire restoration.
We will take over the cleaning and restoration duties so you can focus on communicating with your customers and staff. Your loyal team and consumer base will want to know when you will be back open for regular business, so you should keep them updated on the progress and stay positive throughout the process.
Our team will also work hard to find ways for you to continue working in your business while we are rebuilding your space. While you may have to adjust how you do things temporarily, keep in mind that this is only temporary and regular life is just right around the corner.
We want you to focus on creating an emergency plan that you can use at a moment’s notice, but we also want you to lean on us when disaster does strike. We will work incredibly hard to help you recover faster and enjoy once again all of the benefits that being a business owner in the Waukesha area provides.
Has your business experienced a disaster, or do you want help building an emergency plan? Contact us to find everything you need.
Is Your Business Ready For Disasters? | SERVPRO of Pewaukee & Sussex
12/15/2023 (Permalink)
SERVPRO of Pewaukee & Sussex is Here to Help® with your business' ERP. Call us today to start the process!
If it seems like you are seeing more coverage of natural disasters on TV and on social media lately, it’s because you are! Natural disasters have been increasing over the last five years across the country.
While you may have been lucky so far and avoided a natural disaster or serious damage at your business, that doesn’t mean that it will always be this way. Planning for disasters can help you stay in control and it can help you recover faster.
Creating a reliable emergency plan is the key! Our team can help create a robust plan that can guide you through many different disaster scenarios.
Why a Plan Should Matter to You
Since natural disasters are simply becoming more commonplace, creating your plan before one strikes our area can help keep your team safe and can even reduce the risk of your building suffering serious structural damage.
Disaster situations can have a serious impact on your business. The sheer amount of damage caused can be overwhelming, but it can also cause a significant financial strain when it comes to restoration needs or long-term closures during repairs.
Having a response plan in place is also helpful in getting back to work faster! Many businesses actually don’t reopen after suffering a disaster because the work is either too extensive or the repairs are too expensive. We don’t want that to happen to you and your business.
Building an Emergency Ready Plan
SERVPRO of Pewaukee & Sussex has the perfect solution for businesses just like yours. Our team can help you create an Emergency Ready Plan that will be tailored to your specific business and your needs during various different emergency situations.
Our team will assess your business and do a thorough overview of the different threats that could impact your building on a daily basis. For example, an emergency plan for a large warehouse that works with dangerous chemicals will be much different than one for a small storefront that sells homemade goods. However, they are both important to have!
The plan will include what to do before, during and after a disaster, and it will include all kinds of safety and preparation steps. We will explain how to create an evacuation route, where to store your fire extinguishers and how to prepare your employees to grab essential items on their way out the door to safety.
We will also take the time to outline a specific communication strategy that your team can follow. Knowing who is in charge of what is crucial to staying in control and avoiding chaos. Your Emergency Ready Plan will outline the chain of command and assign tasks like calling 911 and grabbing fire extinguishers to certain people so that everyone knows what is expected of them.
Our Emergency Ready Plan is the total package! Your business deserves to come out on top after any sort of disaster, and we can help you do that. Being prepared is the best offense you can have when it comes to the unexpected.
Ready to create your Emergency Ready Plan for your business? Contact us for your free assessment to start the plan you need.
Is Your Staff Prepared for the Weather? | SERVPRO of Pewaukee & Sussex
9/19/2023 (Permalink)
If your home or business was damaged in a storm, call SERVPRO of Pewaukee & Sussex to get you back in action.
We know how busy you are as a business or commercial property owner in the Pewaukee area. Your days are full of daily operations, team meetings and managerial duties. Your thoughts are also always consumed with planning for the unexpected!
Severe weather is a very real threat to our area, so having a plan in place for a variety of scenarios can ensure everyone on your staff stays safe by reacting appropriately.
Our team explains some easy ways below to ensure your employees are prepared for the possibility of severe weather, so read on to learn more.
Understanding the Storm RisksWe love all four seasons, and that’s why many of us live here! However, each season can bring severe weather with it and can result in widespread damages. Summer and early fall storms can produce high winds and tornadoes, and winter storms can knock out power lines or make travel impossible. In any case, your staff need to be prepared!
It is also important to understand your building’s flood risk. Flood zones can look different across the area, and it can help you determine whether purchasing flood insurance is necessary. It can also prompt you to react quicker if a flood warning is issued for our counties.
Communicating EffectivelyCommunicating with your staff is easier than ever before. We are all constantly connected, so being able to talk to each other during an emergency is a huge benefit of our current technology.
If severe weather is forecast or is on the horizon, you can fire off a quick text or email to your staff to explain evacuation routes, safe shelter locations or any other directions that you need to address. This can ensure a smooth transition from a regular work day to an emergency response situation.
To Stay In or Go Out?Every weather emergency is different, so it is your responsibility to understand what is coming your way and take appropriate action. If you need to evacuate quickly, your staff need to know where your emergency exits are and need to be able to find them quickly. Take a building tour to show them and be sure to label these exits clearly.
If a severe weather situation warrants staying put, you need to have your safe shelter location ready to use. This includes having food, water and any other emergency supplies that will keep your team safe and comfortable while the storm passes.
In order to ensure everyone reacts calmly and smoothly, you need to practice this plan. Run these various scenarios throughout the year, and your team will be much more confident if and when the real situation arises.
Don’t let extreme weather take control! If storms strike your business, SERVPRO® can help you restore your losses.
Common Causes of Water Damage in Commercial Buildings | SERVPRO® of Pewaukee & Sussex
2/28/2023 (Permalink)
Experienced water damage in your commercial building? SERVPRO of Pewaukee & Sussex can help you get dried out quickly.
Water is often the culprit when it comes to building damage. Since water is all around us and we use it every day, it is a constant threat to our businesses.
When you are a business owner or have a commercial property, it is important to catch any sort of leak or minor problem right away to avoid a large-scale disaster. The more proactive you can be when it comes to water issues, the better off your entire business will be.
Common Places for Water IssuesYou never want to have your business shut down for any reason! It can affect your daily revenue and it can cost you thousands of dollars when it comes to the needed repairs.
It is important that you are proactive in checking these locations around your business or have your maintenance team do this from time to time to stop minor issues from causing widespread damage:
1. The roof. Roof leaks can occur at any point, but they are most common after a major storm. Rain and snow can get under your shingles and can leak down your walls. It is important to keep your gutters clear and try to keep snow off your roof to prevent ice issues from forming.
2. Bathrooms. Our bathrooms are one of the most used parts of our buildings! It is important to check the toilets and sink pipes often, as even a hole the size of a pinhead can account for nearly 15% of water loss in commercial buildings. Designate someone on your staff to check the pipe systems once a month or more to catch these issues.
3. Water heaters/HVAC/boilers. Water lines leading to and from any of your appliances are also locations for water troubles to begin. Water puddles are a good indication that something needs to be investigated, and any change in water pressure should have you figuring out the reason why.
Take Preventive StepsThe good news is that besides a natural disaster or major storm, most water damage can be prevented. Just take the preventive steps now to avoid the extensive damages later.
Coming up with a maintenance plan is a great first step. Having a plan in place to keep up with the required maintenance can stop an issue from even occurring in the first place. Our team can also help you create an Emergency Ready Plan for your commercial space so that if you do suffer a water disaster, you have a thorough plan for how to react to the damages.
In addition to being prepared, check on the spaces that use water throughout your building and make sure several other managers or staff members in charge understand how to turn off the water valves in your space. Remember that the faster you call us after discovering water damage, the quicker our SERVPRO of Pewaukee & Sussex team can help you recover.
Experienced water damage in your commercial building? Contact us to get dried out quickly.
Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned
5/20/2021 (Permalink)
Our defensive cleaning program gives your business a way forward by providing your employees and customers ongoing safety and assuredness.
Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned:
A DEFENSIVE CLEANING PROGRAM
Let us help you get back to business
If your business is still struggling with customer traffic or remaining open due to Covid, we can help. Since we’re all moving back toward a new kind of normal, the expectations of visitors, customers, and employees who come into our establishments have evolved, and staying safe and well is a top concern. The global COVID-19 pandemic has changed what it means to be clean, and we’ve developed a program to help your business meet the new higher standard of clean that is now expected.
Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned is a defensive cleaning program we’re offering to businesses and commercial locations to address the ongoing COVID-19 situation. This proactive viral pathogen cleaning program goes well beyond janitorial or carpet cleaning. By choosing Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned, you, your employees, your customers, and your community can rest assured that you’ve selected a higher cleaning standard – you are Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned.
Extensive training and specialized products
As the #1 choice in cleanup and restoration*, we stand on more than 50 years of experience and expertise to help your business become Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned. Beyond fire & water, SERVPRO professionals are trained and experienced in biohazard decontamination and chemical spills – always adhering to the cleaning and decontamination standards set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local authorities.
From formulating and creating our proprietary cleaning products, like SERVPROXIDE, at our headquarters in Gallatin, TN, to taking the utmost care while disinfecting, we will ensure you and your business are set up to inspire consumer confidence as the economy continues to reopen.
3 C’s – Consult, Clean, and Certify
When the stakes are this high, you want a partner who has developed an industry leading, proprietary training program, cleaning solutions, and remediation processes over decades. We’ve cleaned up some of the most challenging biohazards imaginable. Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned reflects our unique experiences and capabilities. The program is grounded with our unique 3 C’s: Consult, Clean, and Certify.
- Consult – Every business is different, which is why you’ll be assigned a Cleaning Protocol Consultant who understands your business and will create a cleaning program to meet your specific needs. This program will be developed based on your business type, size of space, amount of high frequency touchpoints, foot traffic and congestion points.
- Clean – Based on your specific business needs, your location will undergo a thorough, deep clean, using exclusive cleaning products, according to protocols set forth by the CDC. Our employees have years of experience, and we will go beyond the scope of work that regular janitorial staff perform. Cleanup procedures generally include cleaning of porous and non-porous surfaces, disinfecting of non-porous surfaces, cleaning and disinfecting of equipment, tools, and/or supplies used for cleanup process, and disposal of hazardous materials. In the event of a suspected or confirmed COVID-19 event, we will be there cleaning within 24 hours to ensure you get back to business as quickly as possible.
- Certify - Once your business location has been Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned, you will gain access to proprietary signage, digital emblems, and other collateral that communicates that you’ve selected a higher standard of clean available to help protect your employees and customers. And because we add the day, month, and year to that proprietary stamp of clean, your guests will know that not only did you choose Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned, but that your location is being cleaned regularly at this standard.
Call today for a Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned consultation
We’re Here to Help – 24 hours a day, seven days a week – until life is back to normal in the communities we all call home.
Call SERVPRO of Pewaukee & Sussex today at 262.696.6336 for your Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned consultation.
* #1 Choice in cleanup & restoration based Commercial Attitude & Usage Tracking study. Polling 816 commercial business decision makers on first choice for future needs related to cleanup & restoration work. Study conducted by C&R Research: October 2019
Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned means professionally trained SERVPRO franchises perform the requested cleaning, sanitizing and disinfection services according to proprietary SERVPRO protocols and recognized industry and CDC standards with EPA approved cleaning products to deliver a SERVPRO certified cleaning experience. Each SERVPRO franchise is independently owned and operated.
Drying out your Pewaukee and Sussex Commercial Property
5/12/2021 (Permalink)
Specialty drying equipment used at commercial property
At some point every commercial property has not had a water damage whether it is a busted pipe, a toilet overflowing, etc. Once you get the main source of water shut off, you have to have experts come and dry the affected area and fast!
You are definitely going to want professionals to handle this type of job. SERVPRO of Pewaukee & Sussex has the staff, equipment and knowledge you need to help solve your problem and fast. Drying out your commercial property and the contents within and doing so quickly is essential.
Every water damage situation is a little different, and requires a unique solution, but the general process stays the same. The steps listed below illustrate our process for the “typical” water damage emergency.
Step 1: Emergency Contact
Step 2: Inspection and Damage Assessment
Step 3: Water Removal/Water Extraction
Step 4: Drying and Dehumidification
Step 5: Cleaning and Repair
Step 6: Restoration
If you have had a water damage at your commercial property, give SERVPRO of Pewaukee & Sussex a call today at 262.696.6336. We have a highly trained staff that are ready to go 24/7/365!
We Dan Dry Out Your Commercial Sussex Property
5/11/2021 (Permalink)
Intricate Drying System
We Can Dry It
A sprinkler head in a local gym had busted due to cold weather in Sussex, Wisconsin. Due to the nature of the water damage and the facility that it occurred in, intricate specialty drying was set up and used in order to dry the affected materials in a timely manner to minimize any additional disruption to business. The photo shows the tubing drying system SERVPRO of Pewaukee and Sussex used to dry the affected areas under & around a custom-built raised floor. It doesn't matter what it is that needs to be dried, SERVPRO of Pewaukee and Sussex can dry it. In this case, drying was much more cost effective and saved them time as well as money versus having to replace the affected materials.
If you have a water damage at your commercial or residential property, give SERVPRO of Pewaukee and Sussex a call today at 262.696.6336.
Thermal Imaging Cameras
12/1/2020 (Permalink)
FLIR E54 Advanced Thermal Imaging Camera
Thermal imaging cameras (also called infrared cameras) are utilized for inspecting and monitoring moisture in building materials. At the beginning of a water project, they provide a fast evaluation of the extent of moisture. They can show how water traveled throughout a structure, and many times they can indicate moisture that otherwise may have never been discovered. At the end of the project, they provide excellent documentation or proof that drying was successfully completed. Technically, thermal cameras do not display moisture images, but rather infrared images.
1. Thermography does not detect moisture. The infrared camera does not detect moisture, but does detect temperature differences on the surface of a material. The camera’s display shows all of the variations in temperatures across a surface as different colors in the display. In the situation where moisture in a material causes a temperature difference on the surface of the material, the infrared camera will display the wet surface areas in a distinct color from the dry surface areas.
2. Thermography does not see behind or inside materials. The infrared camera also does not display anything that is inside a wall, in the middle of a material, or beneath a surface. The camera shows infrared images, and infrared images are not X-ray images. The camera only shows what is happening with heat on a surface. Of course, what happens on a surface may suggest what is happening inside or underneath. Some of the temperature differences on the surface may possibly result from moisture behind, under, or inside a material.
Let SERVPRO of Pewaukee and Sussex find hidden water with the FLIR E54 Advanced Thermal Imaging Camera!
If you have a water damage at your property, call SERVPRO of Pewaukee & Sussex at 262.696.6336.
Commercial Containment in Pewaukee, Wisconsin
11/24/2020 (Permalink)
Containment
Building containments is a crucial part of our restoration, remediation, and abatements projects. We often create containments to create control.
- Control over the drying time, especially in reducing it.
- Control over the air quality if mold or other pathogens are present.
- Control demolition dust and particles and prevent their spread throughout the property.
They are constructed from poly-sheeting, professional tape, and zippers. All material is CDC approved and highly durable.
Having containment present- if needed- is a critical step in drying your water damage or keeping you and the persons at the property safe!
If you have a water damage or suspect mold in your home, give SERVPRO of Pewaukee & Sussex a call today at 262.696.6336.
Estimates are always free and we are always here to help!
Commercial Carpet Clean
11/24/2020 (Permalink)
Before and after of a carpet clean
Why should your business have its carpeting cleaned often and professionally?
Carpeting and rugs are well known for hiding mold, dust, particle pollution and dirt. All of which can be terrible for your health! Cleaning the carpet will promote better indoor air quality, and will leave your carpeting or rugs clean and fresh.
Having the carpets professionally cleaned will improve the overall aesthetic of the property and maintain its appearance. Having dirty and not well- maintained carpeting can really give off a bad vibe and make the overall look of the property seem dirty. You want your business to give the best impression possible.
Regular cleaning of carpeting will also ensure that you are taking care of your initial investment. Proper care for carpeting will ensure that they stay fresh, clean and will look amazing throughout their lifetime.
If your business or home needs a carpet clean, give SERVPRO of Pewaukee & Sussex a call today at 262.696.6336!
Drying out your Sussex or Pewaukee Commercial Property
6/2/2020 (Permalink)
Specialty drying equipment used at commercial property.
At some point every commercial property has not had a water damage whether it is a busted pipe, a toilet overflowing, etc. Once you get the main source of water shut off, you have to have experts come and dry the affected area and fast!
You are definitely going to want professionals to handle this type of job. SERVPRO of Pewaukee & Sussex has the staff, equipment and knowledge you need to help solve your problem and fast. Drying out your commercial property and the contents within and doing so quickly is essential.
Every water damage situation is a little different, and requires a unique solution, but the general process stays the same. The steps listed below illustrate our process for the “typical” water damage emergency.
Step 1: Emergency Contact
Step 2: Inspection and Damage Assessment
Step 3: Water Removal/Water Extraction
Step 4: Drying and Dehumidification
Step 5: Cleaning and Repair
Step 6: Restoration
If you have had a water damage at your commercial property, give SERVPRO of Pewaukee & Sussex a call today at 262.696.6336. We have a highly trained staff that are ready to go 24/7/365!
Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned – a defensive cleaning program
6/2/2020 (Permalink)
Our defensive cleaning program gives your business a way forward by providing your employees and customers ongoing safety and assuredness.
Let us help you get back to business
As our communities re-open, we’re all moving back toward a new kind of normal. The expectations of visitors, customers, and employees who come into our establishments have evolved, and staying safe and well is a top concern. The global COVID-19 pandemic has changed what it means to be clean, and we’ve developed a program to help your business meet the new higher standard of clean that is now expected.
Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned is a defensive cleaning program we’re offering to businesses and commercial locations to address the current COVID-19 pandemic. This proactive viral pathogen cleaning program goes well beyond janitorial or carpet cleaning. By choosing Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned, you, your employees, your customers, and your community can rest assured that you’ve selected a higher cleaning standard – you are Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned.
Extensive training and specialized products
As the #1 choice in cleanup and restoration*, we stand on more than 50 years of experience and expertise to help your business become Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned. Beyond fire & water, SERVPRO professionals are trained and experienced in biohazard decontamination and chemical spills – always adhering to the cleaning and decontamination standards set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local authorities.
From formulating and creating our proprietary cleaning products, like SERVPROXIDE, at our headquarters in Gallatin, TN, to taking the utmost care while disinfecting, we will ensure you and your business are set up to inspire consumer confidence as the economy continues to reopen.
3 C’s – Consult, Clean, and Certify
When the stakes are this high, you want a partner who has developed an industry leading, proprietary training program, cleaning solutions, and remediation processes over decades. We’ve cleaned up some of the most challenging biohazards imaginable. Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned reflects our unique experiences and capabilities. The program is grounded with our unique 3 C’s: Consult, Clean, and Certify.
- Consult – Every business is different, which is why you’ll be assigned a Cleaning Protocol Consultant who understands your business and will create a cleaning program to meet your specific needs. This program will be developed based on your business type, size of space, amount of high frequency touchpoints, foot traffic and congestion points.
- Clean – Based on your specific business needs, your location will undergo a thorough, deep clean, using exclusive cleaning products, according to protocols set forth by the CDC. Our employees have years of experience, and we will go beyond the scope of work that regular janitorial staff perform. Cleanup procedures generally include cleaning of porous and non-porous surfaces, disinfecting of non-porous surfaces, cleaning and disinfecting of equipment, tools, and/or supplies used for cleanup process, and disposal of hazardous materials. In the event of a suspected or confirmed COVID-19 event, we will be there cleaning within 24 hours to ensure you get back to business as quickly as possible.
- Certify - Once your business location has been Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned, you will gain access to proprietary signage, digital emblems, and other collateral that communicates that you’ve selected a higher standard of clean available to help protect your employees and customers. And because we add the day, month, and year to that proprietary stamp of clean, your guests will know that not only did you choose Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned, but that your location is being cleaned regularly at this standard.
Call today for a Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned consultation
We’re Here to Help – 24 hours a day, seven days a week – until life is back to normal in the communities we all call home.
Call SERVPRO of Pewaukee & Sussex today at 262.696.6336 for your Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned consultation.
* #1 Choice in cleanup & restoration based Commercial Attitude & Usage Tracking study. Polling 816 commercial business decision makers on first choice for future needs related to cleanup & restoration work. Study conducted by C&R Research: October 2019
Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned means professionally trained SERVPRO franchises perform the requested cleaning, sanitizing and disinfection services according to proprietary SERVPRO protocols and recognized industry and CDC standards with EPA approved cleaning products to deliver a SERVPRO certified cleaning experience. Each SERVPRO franchise is independently owned and operated.
Water Damage? We Can Dry It.
5/27/2020 (Permalink)
Intricate Specialty Drying
We Can Dry It
A sprinkler head in a local gym had busted due to cold weather in Sussex, Wisconsin. Due to the nature of the water damage and the facility that it occurred in, intricate specialty drying was set up and used in order to dry the affected materials in a timely manner to minimize any additional disruption to business. The photo shows the tubing drying system SERVPRO of Pewaukee and Sussex used to dry the affected areas under & around a custom-built raised floor. It doesn't matter what it is that needs to be dried, SERVPRO of Pewaukee and Sussex can dry it. In this case, drying was much more cost effective and saved them time as well as money versus having to replace the affected materials.
If you have a water damage at your commercial or residential property, give SERVPRO of Pewaukee and Sussex a call today at 262.696.6336.
As Businesses Reopen, Protect Yourself.
5/27/2020 (Permalink)
Protect yourself against Covid- 19.
We are all well aware of Covid-19 and all the devastation it has caused. Recently, states are beginning to open up, and in the Pewaukee, Wisconsin area, that news holds true. So what if you aren't comfortable yet to go back to work? What if you are still a little scared? You can ease some of this worry by making sure to protect yourself.
CDC Recommendations
The CDC Recommends several precautions you can do for yourself:
- Social Distance. Try and maintain at least 6 feet apart from everyone. Will this may be hard at work, try to adhere to it.
- Wash your hands! And regularly with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds.
- If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover
- Cover coughs and sneezes
- Clean high touch/ traffic areas and surfaces regularly.
Here at SERVPRO of Pewaukee & Sussex, we hope you remain healthy and safe.
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