Winter Storms Can Create Huge Problems

SERVPRO of Southern Colorado Springs was quick to respond when this home experienced extensive damages to it's garage due to a winter storm! Ice damming can cause issues as shown in this photo. 

We use specialized tools and IICRC training to complete our water damage restoration process. Seen here, being used in a Cimarron, Colorado home is a moisture meter. Our professionals use this to find hidden moisture throughout your property after water damages. 

When this Security-Widefield, Colorado family realized that their kitchen was being destroyed by water damage they called us fast. Time if always of the essence when it comes to restoration and luckily our crew members pictured here, were able to get in to begin restoration fast.  

Kitchen Appliance Creates Extensive Damage

After this home dealt with a leaky kitchen appliance, their floors had to be removed for us to complete our drying process. During the restoration process we utilize 6 steps to ensure your property will be left, "Like it never even happened." 

Water Damage Clean Up Efforts

Flooding in this Colorado Springs home was cleaned and dried by our trained team. When dealing with water damage, time is always incredibly important so that the moisture does not cause more problems like mold!

After an intensive leak infiltrated this Cimarron Hills, Colorado home our trained professionals were onsite to clean up the water with our specialized equipment like this air scrubber. This is used to keep air quality great while we finish up our restoration work!

These floors were ruined after water damage seeped and was not removed quickly! The quicker our team at SERVPRO of Southern Colorado Springs, the better able we will be to restore with our specialized equipment and training. 

SERVPRO of South Colorado Springs is Equipped

With the tools and knowledge to mitigate your restoration needs. This instrument might look foreign to you, but at SERVPRO of S. Colorado Springs our teams are highly trained to know exactly what tools to use in every water, fire, or mold restoration. 

SERVPRO of South Colorado Springs is Here to Help! 

When you and your property are faced with water, fire, or mold emergencies - SERVPRO of South Colorado Springs is ready to serve! Our restoration professionals are ready 24/7 with equipment and training.  

SERVPRO of Northern Colorado Springs/Tri-Lakes and South Colorado Springs has moved! We wanted to share our new building in Colorado Springs. We recently moved to a new facility located at 525 Babcock Road. 

Global Disaster Recovery

SERVPRO of South Colorado Springs headed down south to begin the restoration, mitigation, and rebuild of Louisiana after Hurricane Laura. We are working hard to put the pieces back together for those affected. 

Hurricane Laura and Sally 

The 2 catastrophic hurricanes this year, Laura and Sally, caused severe damages to Louisiana and Alabama. Our SERVPRO team headed south to start rebuilding the affected communities. Our team is always here to help.

Though it is impossible to completely prevent a water damage event from occurring in your home or business in Colorado Springs, it is possible to plan ahead. Remember to save our number near by, that way you will be able to quickly give us a call if disaster strikes.

When your home or business in Colorado Springs experiences a water leak or flooding, you can call our SERVPRO of South Colorado Springs team! Our crew recently responded to this home that had suffered from a water leak. The homeowners were pleased with the quick response and were surprised by how quickly we were able to get their home back to preloss conditions.

SERVPRO of South Colorado Springs is the leader in residential and storm damage cleanup in Colorado Springs, CO. If your business suffers from storm damage, like the commercial property pictured above, give our team a call!

Do you know who you will call for your water damage cleanup and restoration needs in Colorado Springs, CO? 

Our SERVPRO of South Colorado Experts are highly trained and experienced in water removal and cleanup. We are dedicated to being there to help our local community in the event of water, fire, or mold damage. We also offer commercial cleaning and disinfection services. Call today - (719) 574-2789!

Our SERVPRO of South Colorado Springs team offers the best and most efficient water cleanup and restoration services in the Colorado Springs, CO, area. If your home or business suffers from a water leak or flooding, you can trust that our crew will be there from start to finish!

We are honored to be identified and published in the 2020 release of the Best Water Damage Restoration Services in Colorado Springs on Expertise.com Our team is dedicated to serving home and business owners in Colorado Springs after water, fire, and mold damage.

Water Cleanup South Colorado Springs, CO

Do you know who to call for your water damage cleanup and restoration needs in Colorado Springs, CO? Our SERVPRO of South Colorado Springs experts are available 24 hours a day, 7 days week. Don't hesitate and call us today - (719) 574-2789.

Commercial fire damage at this Colorado Springs Office was extinguished quickly minimizing damage from the flames. However, the smoke left soot deposits all over the walls as the photo shows. SERVPRO of South Colorado Springs industry certified technicians are able to wipe down smoke-stained surfaces with special dry sponges. They also would set up a hydroxyl generator to treat the foul smell of smoke in the air.

Water damage in Colorado Springs residential or commercial properties cannot always be seen with the naked eye or felt to the touch. SERVPRO of South Colorado Springs is equipped with the latest technology to help find hidden pockets of moisture in water damage events. Shown in the photo is a moisture detection meter which helps our industry certified technicians define the extent of water damage within building elements.

No matter the size of disaster we can mitigate almost anything while still keeping your business operational. In this picture you will see a containment built to keep the debris in and away from the product inside the brewery. This was imperative to the owner to not stop production as it would have taken a huge toll on the business itself. We will be working nights until this owner is back up and running. Give us a call we will do what every it takes to keep your business rolling.

Sometimes unfortunate things just happen. A disastrous fire struck a home in Northern Colorado Springs that was out of the home owners control. Our team of trained professionals responded with care but with urgency to help give the home owners their lives back.

Going above and beyond is one of the most valuable tools we use here at SERVPRO. When any family is dealing with a disaster we will do everything possible to take care of our customers and make them feel like they are number one and they are priority above all.

SERVPRO of South Colorado Springs is the only choice when it comes to fire damage repair. Our team of professionals is ready 24/7, locally owned and operated, and Faster to Any Size Disaster. We have the experience, training, and equipment to restore your home to pre-damage condition.

It means so much to us when our customers take the time to leave us a review on social media!  We appreciate your kind words Kristen and are so glad you are pleased with the outcome of your loss.

Should you need us in the future our doors are always open!

Recently our team was invited to present at a lunch and learn event at a local real estate / property management office, Sellstate Summit Realty.  During the lunch we gave a presentation on Water Damage 101 for real estate professionals.

We are proud to share this kind note they sent us a few days afterward.  We really enjoy working with our real estate and property management partners!

Congratulations!  On behalf of Top Rated Local, I am thrilled to inform you that SERVPRO of South Colorado Springs has made the 2018 list of Top Rated Local restoration companies in Colorado!

Our 5 pillar experience-based rating system analyzed ratings and reviews from hundreds of verified review sites online, and then ranked businesses based on their overall Rating Score.  Winning this award is an acknowledgment of the superiorlevel of customer service that you provide, as it directly reflects the reviews and ratings of your customers.

Congratulations to you and your team!  We recognize the true dedication and hard work that has gone into building your business.  Here's to many more years of superior customer service and great success!

Sincerely,

JB Kellogg, CEO, Top Rated Local

Our team received this wonderful letter from a customer that was very happy with the service we provided. Their firm manages multiple properties, and sadly one of them suffered significant flood damage. Thanks to our fast response we were able to get the property back up and running with little interruption to the business. Our crew at SERVPRO of South Colorado Springs takes pride in providing our customers with top-notch service. Our crew will make it “Like it never even happened.”

When a storm hits your home, you need help fast. Our fast response will help prevent secondary damage and help reduce your restoration costs. As a leader in storm damage restoration, SERVPRO has the advanced training and experience to restore your property back to its pre-damage condition. Our storm damage restoration process emphasizes progress monitoring, documentation, and scientific drying techniques. “Like it never even happened.”

When your home suffers a fire damage emergency, you need the team at SERVPRO to assist you. We are available 24/7, locally owned and operated, and Faster to Any Size Disaster. SERVPRO of South Colorado Springs has the equipment, training, experience, and certified personnel to make it “Like it never even happened.”

Part of our job as a restoration company is to educate the public about the restoration industry and how we can help individuals if they suffer a fire, water, or mold damage.  To accomplish this goal we belong to several networking associations.

After speaking at Marketing Mondays, our marketing manager, Dave Kraszewski, received this note in the mail from an attendee.  We find it tremendously rewarding when we hear feedback like this from the public.

A local mexican restaurant here in Colorado Springs contacted us when their grease container (a plastic garbage can) was knocked over in the kitchen, covering nearly the entire floor with used cooking oil.

SERVPRO manufactures its own line of proprietary cleaning materials that break down grease and leave the treated area clean and odor free.

Hello SERVPRO March Madness Players!  The grand prizes for our contest have been delivered and we wanted to share with you photos of our winners.

We are proud to congratulate Jancarlos Del Valle from Ross Silva American Family on taking 1st place this year.  He has won an RCA Galileo Pro 11.5" tablet!

Thanks for playing and we'll see you next year.

We are proud to congratulate Diane Barker of FBG Service Corporation on winning 2nd place in our contest - she will be enjoying brunch for 2 at The Broadmoor!

We are proud to congratulate Dean Skaret at Dean Skaret American Family Insurance for winning 3rd place in our March Madness 2018 contest!  He received a $25 Starbucks gift card.

We received a call from the Colorado Springs Airport regarding a large fire damage job. The airport had to close the terminal due to the damage. Our technicians worked for 14 hours straight to get the terminal reopened. We were able to restore the terminal to pre-damage condition quickly and efficiently. SERVPRO of South Colorado Springs is Faster to Any Size Disaster!

Our friends at Acute Property Management enjoying some Easter fun as winners of lunch on us!  We value the relationships with have with our property management partners and strive to provide the best service possible.

SERVPRO is a proud supporter of the Apartment Association of Southern Colorado.  In this photo marketing manager Dave Kraszewski and rep Jeff Christensen hang loose and play some darts with expo attendees at the Antlers hotel in downtown Colorado Springs.

Less than one month after their grand opening, an entertainment center / bowling alley in Colorado Springs suffered a water main break in the middle of the night.  No one discovered the damage until the following morning and by then the water had spread throughout the entire facility.

Having to shut down your business due to water damage is not an ideal situation for a business owner. The thought of losing productivity and revenue can make your head spin. SERVPRO of South Colorado Springs has the advanced water inspection, extraction, and drying equipment to restore your property to pre-damage condition. We are locally owned and operated, available 24/7, and We’re Faster to Any Size Disaster!

SERVPRO is fortunate enough to hold a national contract with State Farm Insurance.  We develop personal relationships with local State Farm agents so that we can partner together to take care of their policyholders in the event of a loss.  In this photo our marketing rep, Jeff, meets with Kendra Berch State Farm.

The firefights opened up this wall to make sure there were no ambers hidden in the cavity. SERVPRO, if called in for cleanup and restoration, can remove the stains and damaged drywall and set up odor removing devices to prepare this fire damaged room in Colorado Springs for the rebuild.

A customer in Divide left her stove unattended for a few minutes and by the time she came back it was too late, fire had engulfed the kitchen.  The fire department put out the fire but not before massive damage was done.

Mold damage at this Colorado Springs home was discovered in the attic. The mold was growing in the insulation. Mold is a common fungi that can be found anywhere indoors or outdoors. Mold growth develops from this fungi in warm, damp, and humid conditions. The mold growth on this insulation is apparent in the photo. It would require replacement along with drying up any moisture and applying an antimicrobial substance to inhibit mold growth.

We received a call from a local apartment complex that suffered a broken sewage line under their building in the crawlspace.  The leak had been going on for several months without anyone's knowledge.

The cleanup was pretty substantial, it required first a pump-out of standing water then several days of drying using our compact dehumidifiers such as the one pictured here.

A normal sized dehumidifier is about 3x the compact size and could not have fit into the crawlspace.  Having the right equipment and training to use that equipment is critical to a successful sewage mitigation.

An elderly couple in Security suffered a leaking water heater.  Not sure what to do, they called their American Family agent who referred them to us for the cleanup.  The damage was not covered by the insurance but they were grateful for our assistance.

Condensation from the hidden ductwork in this ceiling apron resulted in a buildup of moisture and the staining in this Security home. The remediation means opening the affected area, taping the leaky duct, and spraying an antifungal agent.

The air mover in the photo is finishing up the drying of this damaged basement in Colorado Springs. The non-salvageable drywall paneling has been cut out and removed, and soon new material will be installed. Count on SERVPRO for full-service restoration.

A customer contacted us because the baseboard in his bathroom was severely bowed.  He told us his kids splash around in the bathtub and that would cause water to spill onto the floor that he would mop up.  

It never occurred to him that each time his kids flooded the floor, small amounts of water were seeping under the baseboard.  He figured the water was damaging the baseboard, but was shocked when we started opening the wall and he saw all the mold involved.

Unfortunately not enough of us do.  Clogged gutters are among the most common causes of interior water damage.  

As you can see demonstrated in this photo, this customer hadn't cleaned her gutters yet this year.  When we had a strong rain, leaves and other debris clogged the gutters causing water to back-up into the house.  Fortunately for this customer, insurance covered the damage and repairs.

We sent an emergency response team to assist with the terrible effects of Hurricane Harvey in the Houston area. Our SERVPRO team discarded contaminated, water-logged furnishings and belongings where needed as an initial step. We could then focus on salvaging personal possessions and the development structures from further harm.

The fabricating plant in Colorado Springs could not stop production because of a minor mold infestation. Our SERVPRO AMRT created a barrier to isolate the infested wall and then sprayed an antifungal agent on it after first scraping off the visible mold stains.

Storm damage restoration in Colorado Springs sometimes requires temporary power to operate the sophisticated equipment employed by SERVPRO of South Colorado Springs. Shown here is a large trailer mounted commercial generator which is necessary when regular sources of power are unavailable.

Whenever disaster strikes you can count on SERVPRO to be there.  In the event of a major catastrophe such has Hurricane Harvey, SERVPRO uses what are called "Storm Teams" to coordinate cleanup efforts.

Due to the magnitude of damage, SERVPRO Storm teams are handling cleanup projects on a triage basis.  Our franchise sent two storm teams and an estimator to affected areas.  

Unfortunately for many homeowners affected, their homeowners policy will not cover flood damage.  The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) only pays for demolition and drying, it does not pay for reconstruction costs.

We are working with families who either have limited insurance or no insurance at all.  It will probably take the region years to recover from this storm.

One of the most common causes of water damage is a backup of the sewer or drain lines.  In this example, tree roots grew into and eventually clogged the sewer line leading to the street.

When a clog occurs, black water gradually accumulates in the sewer pipe eventually leading to backup into the home, which sometimes can be catastrophic, causing all drain openings in the entire house to flood at once.

Luckily for this customer the water damage was limited to the lower levels of the house in only a few drains.  The steps in this cleanup involved clearing the sewer line, performing demolition on affected materials, installing drying equipment, and sanitizing the affected areas.

Regardless if your flat roof is on a residential or commercial building, it is important to regularly check on its condition.  For the owner of this business, not maintaining adequate drainage on his roof ended up costing him quite a bit of money.

A strong storm overwhelmed the drainage system on this roof causing water to accumulate on the roof's surface.  As the water pooled, it worked its way inside of the building flooding the rooms below it.

One of the rooms below happened to be a commercial kitchen.  Water caused the ceiling sheetrock to partially collapse creating a hazardous situation for the employees.

After we drained the water from the roof we addressed the interior damage.

Unfortunately for this customer she waited too long to call us to handle water damage related to a roof leak.  She was hoping it would dry on its own, but with water trapped inside the wall it was only a matter of time until the mold grew through.

To remediate the mold it was necessary to erect a containment around the affected area, install air scrubbers to create negative air pressure inside the chamber, and perform the necessary demolition.  Once the framing is exposed we treated the structural wood for mold and dried the affected area.  

Our attention to detail was particularly important on this project because one of the children who lived in the house has asthma and was sensitive to mold.

A property management customer called us to investigate a tenant complaint of mold on their family room ceiling.  It is very unusual for mold to grow in a place like that without water intrusion.

What we discovered was the home had no forced air and the tenant rarely opened the windows.  The steam from cooking caused condensation to build on the walls and ceiling leading to mold issues.  

After we remediated the mold we advised the tenant to start running their cooking exhaust vent fan - this simple measure may have prevented the mold from growing in the first place.

We recently performed a large loss for a customer who questioned why we sometimes use air filtration equipment when handling demolition. Proper air filtration helps control dust and debris stirred up during demolition that can cause health effects on people and pets.  When we showed him this filter at the end of the project he couldn't believe it! 

It's important to check the integrity of water connectors in your home periodically.  In this example, the customer turned off the water to the shower wand but not to the bathtub itself.

When the line burst it caused water to spray at high pressure in all directions.

We recently performed a large loss for a customer who questioned why we sometimes use air filtration equipment when handling demolition. Proper air filtration helps control dust and debris stirred up during demolition that can cause health effects on people and pets.  When we showed him this filter at the end of the project he couldn't believe it! 

We received a call from the local SERVPRO franchises in the Kansas City area to assist with flood cleanup efforts there.

 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kansas-city-heavy-rains-flooding-missouri/

In this photo our crew chief, Seth, poses with a truckload of equipment ready to depart.

A few weeks ago a local restaurant owner called us in a panic.  When his staff went into his restaurant early in the morning to begin preparations they turned on their fryer to warm it up.  

Without warning some grease near the fryers caught fire and started the kitchen burning!  Luckily the fire department was able to stop the fire before the restaurant became a total loss, but as you can see there was still an incredible amount of smoke and soot damage.

In the left part of the photo you can see what the sheet rock looked like prior to cleaning.  On the right shows what the sheet rock looked like after our cleaning.

When a kitchen fire occurs, typically no one is watching the pot. This Security property suffered extensive fire damage requiring a large amount of cleanup. SERVPRO techs sealed off this area from the rest of the house to prevent cross-contamination. One step at a time, following professional protocols.

The peeling paint on the ceiling and walls indicate a significant amount of water is damaging the structure. Scraping away this damaged latex covering can reveal water-logged building materials that either can be dried or are in need of a demolition. In this case, it was more economical and time efficient to do a demo and install new materials.

This vacant property in Security was severely infested with multiple mold patches throughout the structure. Extensive demolition of building elements and carpets, with bagging and discarding, according to local and federal codes was the initial step. Call SERVPRO for jobs large like this one and small ones as well.

Recently two separate fires created a dangerous smoke buildup at Doherty High School in Colorado Springs. After the red fire trucks had departed, the Green Box Trucks from SERVPRO pulled up for the cleanup. We coordinated the removal of residual smoke from the ambient air with ozone machines during the night and hydroxyl generators during the day. Our team members set up equipment to clean the ventilation and ductwork systems and then testing to verify and document a return to normal indoor air quality standards. Our local communities rely upon SERVPRO to restore safe and sanitary conditions to many municipal buildings. So can you, just give us a call at (719) 574-2789.

The sprinkler system sprayed water in the corridor of this assisted living center in Colorado Springs. By deploying numerous air movers and then dehumidifiers, after the use of suctioning wet-vacs, the order was quickly restored.

Water damage at this Colorado Springs home was caused when a water line to the water heater sprung a bad leak. Pictured are commercial air movers in place to dry the drywall that had been soaked.

Storm Damage at this Colorado Springs restaurant occurred when very heavy overnight thunderstorms tore a portion of the roof from the building and allowed rainwater to enter the interior of the restaurant.

Smoking in bed often leads to the what is depicted in this photo. The soot on the walls and ceilings was cleaned up with dry sponges and then some detergent. An hydroxyl generator helped to capture odors and particulates in the air.

The water that was on the floor of this retail store was quickly vacuumed up to prevent damage to the clothing fixtures and inventory. We set up dehumidifiers to help relieve the air of vapor and to channel it to the outside of the building to help preserve the fabrics of the clothing.

See the difference when an IICRC Certified Carpet Cleaning Technician applies state of the art equipment and products from SERVPRO. With over 40 years experience, we get your carpets clean so that you can get more foot traffic into your establishment. Call us anytime for fast service at (719) 574-2789.

Water Damage to this Colorado Springs home severely impacted the loft area which was located just below where rain waters broke through the roof. If your home suffers water damage such as this, call SERVPRO of South Colorado Springs 24/7 at (719) 574-2789.

A SERVPRO of South Colorado Springs storm disaster vehicle is driving down a now dry street after the mid-August flooding in Baton Rouge, LA. We dispatched several crews to help salvage homes that were severely damaged by the flooding. Though we had our own flooding to contend with in Colorado, we managed to dispatch help to those in need. We proudly serve local or distant communities in times of natural disasters.