Preparing Your Home for Winter Damage

12/5/2024 (Permalink)

Here are some tips via Google on how to prepare YOUR home for the damaging winter weather.

1. Schedule a check-up for your furnace.

Hopefully you’re already in the habit of getting your furnace checked regularly. It’s recommended that a new furnace be checked every other year, and an older furnace (10 years and up) once a year.

2. Check your pipes at freezing point areas in your home. 

If you know cold weather is around the corner, check your pipes in areas that are more likely to freeze than others. Try to eliminate any source of cold air that may enter your home whether it’s through insulation or fixing windows that let in cold air. 

3. Insulate Your Pipes. 

After you’ve identified freezing points of your house and located any exposed pipes, wrap the exposed pipes with a sleeve, heat tape or insulation to prevent them from bursting.

4. Winterize Your Hose Bib.

In the event of an extended period of severe cold weather, we recommend that you cut the water off to the exterior hose bibs (also commonly known as the outdoor faucet) at the water shut off valve. After cutting this water off, turn the hose bibs “on” so that it allows for the water in the pipes to drain and not freeze. This will eliminate the need for those cumbersome protective covers. 

Create a Clean Air Environment in Your Home or Office

5/26/2022 (Permalink)

Protect Your Indoor Air Quality with HEPA Filtration

We receive quite many calls during wildfire season from people whose families and pets are suffering from the effects of the smoke and particulates that permeate nearly everything. High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filtration is the solution we recommend. HEPA filters remove microscopic airborne particles down to .3 microns. However, it must be a true HEPA filtration system. There are many air filters and vacuum cleaners on the market that claim to have HEPA filters, but they are not ‘true’ HEPA purifiers or scrubbers. The powerful, commercial grade air scrubbers SERVPRO uses to remove soot and smoke odors are true HEPA filters. They move a large volume of air and the exhaust air is extremely clean.

Why Choose SERVPRO?

5/14/2021 (Permalink)

We are here for you through the process

Were you ever apprehensive when you heard that a contractor or restoration provider was coming to your home or business and thought to yourself, "I wonder if dust & debris will get on everything and they leave it behind for me to clean up?" Worried about unprofessional or unqualified people doing inferior work leaving you dissatisfied? Worried about projects not completed in a timely manner? Well, that's why SERVPRO of South Madison County is a different kind of service provider! We understand that you want your property back to its preloss condition quickly and professionally! Here are some of the other reasons why we are different:

Our technicians are professionally trained in what we do and are on time every time!
We seal off areas that are unaffected in your home or business to keep dust and debris out to prevent any secondary damage to your belongings.

Our team is on call 24/7 to respond to any disasters, even on holidays because we never shut down.
We are certified and carry licenses to ensure your mitigation, remediation, or reconstruction is done correctly, in a timely manner, and done right the first time.

Our project managers ensure your peace of mind by keeping you updated as we progress.
We work with your insurance provider/adjuster and offer a transparent estimate.

SERVPRO of South Madison County is committed to the region we service and to you! We take great pride in putting your Huntsville and surrounding area home or business back to its original state "Like it never even happened."