Thermal Fogging

10/11/2024 (Permalink)

Thermal fogging is an effective method of deodorization following fire and smoke damage.

SERVPRO of East Independence/Blue Springs performed thermal fogging services at a school after a fire caused smoke and soot damage throughout the building. Thermal fogging allows for a heated deodorizer to be sprayed in fog form to absorb smoke particles and eliminate smoke odors. Similar to the behavior of smoke, the deodorizer fog is able to reach all cracks and crevices and permeate materials such as walls, carpeting and more. This makes it an effective method of deodorization following fire and smoke damage.SERVPRO of East Independence/Blue Springs specializes in helping to make any fire or water disaster seem "Like it never even happened." With trained professionals, specialized equipment and premiere cleaning products, SERVPRO® is Here to help®. SERVPRO of East Independence/Blue Springs offers 24-hour emergency services and prioritizes customer satisfaction.

Restoring Damaged Belongings

9/16/2024 (Permalink)

SERVPRO provides contents cleaning and restoration services.

SERVPRO® specializes in cleaning and restoring contents damaged by water, fire or mold. Our team knows that your personal items are important to you, so our contents cleaning team carefully handles your belongings to get them back to preloss condition. The contents restoration process begins with our team performing a pack out of your damaged clothing or items. Then, our team will clean the contents using proprietary products until there is no longer damage or smoke odor. The team will complete the project by neatly packing back your personal belongings and returning them, helping to make the damage seem "Like it never even happened." Whether you have damaged clothing, upholstery, rugs, documents and photos, or electronics, trust SERVPRO of East Independence/Blue Springs to help!

Revived Construction Division has Big Plans for the Future

3/26/2024 (Permalink)

Jason is the Director of Construction at SERVPRO of East Independence/Blue Springs.

With over 30 years in the construction industry, Jason Davis is ready to level up SERVPRO® Team Meyer’s construction division in 2024. Davis took on the role of Director of Construction in October, and says he hopes to “bring a new beginning” to the division at SERVPRO.  

Prior to his position at SERVPRO, Davis spent two decades in the carpenter's union working on both residential and commercial projects. There, he oversaw multi-million-dollar projects, including Iowa landmarks such as the Art Museum, Oak Noll Retirement Home, U of I Athletic Learning Center, The Pomerantz, parts of the Children's Hospital, and the Pappajohn addition to the University of Iowa Hospital. Davis also owned a business in which the company constructed homes and performed extensive remodels. 

Because SERVPRO Team Meyer took a short pause on construction work, Davis looks forward to “raising the bar” in the coming year. The company now has a fully functioning division, led by Davis, that covers all 10 of Team Meyer’s locations. Davis says he has high hopes and big goals for the future. 

“I want SERVPRO Team Meyer to become the top remodeling company in the industry,” he says. 

Davis understands that construction work following damage restoration has its unique characteristics. Having construction integrated into the restoration company allows the franchise to be a one-stop shop for its customers.  

“We’re able to help the customer as a whole because we can offer all service lines to help them complete a project,” he says. “This way, they're not having to search around for other companies...we are start to finish.” 

Davis notes that the most enjoyable part about what he does is working with customers. He says he has always been in tune with his clients, and that he prioritizes customer satisfaction. When he completes a job, one of Davis’s favorite things to see is a customer’s face filled with joy and relief, knowing that they hired the right team for the job. 

With this new position, one of Davis’s goals is to educate more people on the “why” and “how” of construction and get his team excited about it. 

“Just like with any job, if you don't know about it or don't understand it, you won't believe in it,” he says. “So, you gotta get people believing in what you’re doing.” 

Beyond Davis’s professional life, he says he finds fulfillment in family time with his five children and wife Michele, as well as golfing and hunting.  

SERVPRO Team Meyer is so excited to welcome Jason to our team and to see our construction division thrive. 

Fire Prevention Week 2023

10/11/2023 (Permalink)

Fire Prevention Week landed on October 8-14th this year. According to the National Fire Protection Association, this year’s campaign “works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe when cooking.” This year focuses on cooking fires because they are the number one cause of home fires and home injuries. A majority of these fires occur due to unattended cooking.
SERVPRO® knows the effects that fires can have on a property as a whole. From soot traveling through the HVAC system to ceilings being destroyed by flames, fires can be detrimental to a structure. Fortunately, SERVPRO specializes in fire damage restoration and can help make any disaster seem “Like it never even happened.” Below are some safety tips to adhere to when using kitchen appliances:
1. Unplug all appliances when not in use and make sure the cords are never damaged.
2. Keep oven mitts, towels, packaging, etc... away from the hot stove top.
3. If there is a fire in the oven, turn off the heat and keep the door closed.
4. If using an air fryer, give it space to vent and have airflow.

Storm Damage? Call SERVPRO®

9/19/2023 (Permalink)

SERVPRO has 24-hour Emergency Services to respond quickly to disaster.

Storms can be unpredictable and take a toll on your home or commercial space, which can cause damage to both the interior and exterior of your property. SERVPRO of East Independence/Blue Springs understands that these disasters can come at any time and provides emergency services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We have trained, on-call professionals to respond to your loss, and our teams make it a priority to be faster to any size disaster. This immediate response time can lessen damage, cleaning time and costs as further damage will be prevented. So, if your property is ever impacted by storm damage, do not hesitate to call SERVPRO of East Independence/Blue Springs at any time, day or night. We are always Here to help. 

For residential services that can bring you peace of mind when something goes wrong, SERVPRO offers water damage restoration, fire damage restoration, mold remediation, storm damage restoration, general cleaning and building services. A commercial property impacted by damage can also be restored by SERVPRO with services such as commercial water damage restoration, commercial fire damage restoration, commercial mold remediation, storm damage and large loss event restoration, and cleaning services.   

Prioritizing Customer Feedback

9/19/2023 (Permalink)

We should all know by now that customer feedback both online and in person has a huge effect on companies and their reputation. Here at SERVPRO of East Independence/Blue Springs, we take our customers’ feedback and concerns seriously for various reasons. Being a company that works in the residential sphere, we place even more importance on this as we are working on peoples’ beloved homes. Additionally, we prioritize our online reviews so that any prospective customers will know we are a trusted and credible source for fire, water and mold damage restoration and cleaning. Our team has worked to increase our customer feedback regarding recent jobs. We ask each of our customers for a testimonial and so far, have gotten great responses regarding our extremely prompt service, professionalism, caring approach, honesty and communication.

Fire, Smoke & Soot Damage Restoration

9/19/2023 (Permalink)

Contact SERVPRO if fire damage occurs at your property.

SERVPRO® of East Independence/Blue Springs can be there to restore a residential or commercial property following fire damage. Our highly trained professionals have the experience, knowledge and equipment to help make any disaster seem “Like it never even happened.”

A quick response time can make the difference of restoring or replacing a property and personal belongings, so call on our rapid response teams that provide 24-hour emergency service.

SERVPRO’s goal is to restore a property back to its pre-fire condition. We specialize in fire damage cleanup and restoration, smoke damage cleanup, and smoke odor removal. Using advanced technology and cleaning protocols, our teams will remove soot from affected areas and materials to safely restore a space and personal belongings. We are Here to help.®

Be Prepared for Storms with Water Purification

9/28/2022 (Permalink)

If you experience storm damage to your residential or commercial space, contact SERVPRO.

When powerful storms leave behind chaos, you should always check your property for damage once it is safe. SERVPRO of East Independence/Blue Springs can be here to help. Even if your property isn’t directly affected, you might have to deal with some consequences of such extreme weather.

An important thing to plan for is having drinkable water. A storm does not wait for those in its path to be prepared, so don't hesitate to create a plan and storm preparation kit to keep in your home. A storm kit should include water bottles, blankets, nonperishable food, a flashlight and first aid kit, portable chargers, and necessary personal care items. A list of other storm preparation items can be found here.  

If you come into a situation where you do not have drinkable water, here are ways to purify and store contaminated water. 

Finding the Perfect Container is the first thing you will want to do is find containers that have a narrow neck which would make it easier to pour. You should never use a container that has been used for cleaning supplies or other toxic chemicals. 

Ways to Purify Water

1. Boiling the water is one of the safest ways to kill germs, including viruses, bacteria, and parasites. You will want to continue boiling for one minute for elevations 6,500ft or less and for three minutes for higher elevations. After that, you will want to let the water sit and cool before transferring it to a storage container. 
2. Using Water Purification Tablets

The other option we will discuss is using water purification tablets to help purify the water when you cannot bring it to a boil. The active ingredient is usually chlorine, chlorine dioxide, or Iodine, which deactivate harmful pathogens by rendering them harmless. We suggest purchasing a bundle and storing them in your storm preparation kit with a 3-year shelter life; these will be handy during storms and hiking trips; click here.

SERVPRO Services and Consistent Communication

9/23/2022 (Permalink)

If you need our services, SERVPRO of East Independence/Blue Springs is here to help.

Our SERVPRO crews are ready for whatever happens! Our Emergency Services are available 24/7 and we specialize in the following cleaning and restoration services:
- Fire, Smoke and Soot Damage Restoration
- Water Removal and Dehumidification
- Mold Mitigation and Remediation
- Air Ducts and HVAC
- Deodorization
- Ceilings, Walls and Hard Floors
- Carpet and Upholstery

SERVPRO of East Independence/Blue Springs knows that when your residential or commercial property is threatened with damage, it can be a very stressful and unknown time. This is why we make it a priority to communicate with our clients every step of the way. From the initial phone call, to a Project Manager scoping the loss and providing an estimate, to our Technicians cleaning and restoring the property, and to the payment process with our office staff, our customers will never be left in the dark. We want to make our customers as informed as possible, as we know teams working on your private property can come with questions and concerns.

Household Appliance Fires

9/19/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of East Independence/Blue Springs has the expertise to restore properties following fire damage.

Household appliances can often malfunction and lead to home or apartment fires. Appliances such as a washer and dryer, stove, dishwasher, refrigerator, or other cooking appliances, are used routinely for our convenience. However, using these items can have detrimental effects if used carelessly, left unattended or malfunctioned. SERVPRO of East Independence/Blue Springs can be there to restore a commercial or residential property following fire and smoke damage and is always Here to help. To prevent a possible fire due to a household appliance and protect your property, here are three things you can do.   

1. Never leave heated cookware on overnight such as crockpots. Use of these appliances should be supervised in case of a heating element or wiring malfunction. 
2. Never leave an appliance running while away. Coming home to clean dishes from the dishwasher may sound nice after being away, but electrical issues may stem from heating elements which can cause fire.  
3. Do not overload your washer or dryer, and always make sure to clean out the lint trap.