Tips for Finding a Contractor in Crossville to repair Storm Damage

9/7/2022 (Permalink)

When Storms Damage your home or business call SERVPRO of Cumberland, Morgan & White Counties

With the recent heavy rainstorms and flash flooding in the area there's a chance that you may find yourself looking for someone to help you clean up some storm/water damage.

Unfortunately, an increase in the number of storm-related claims may lead to an increase in the number of roofers and contractors who are willing to take advantage of homeowners. It is very important for you to be cautious when dealing with contractors who offer to repair your home. Be sure to contact SERVPRO of Cumberland, Morgan & White Counties first.

The following practices will help you in your search:

• Only do business with licensed contractors with good references.
• Always request a written, detailed estimate.
• Never pay for work up front, nor make any payments in cash.
• Never sign a contract with spaces left blank.
• What is their business address? If the company has a PO Box or doesn't have a local address, they probably aren't a local company.
• Ask about some references for work they have done in this area. Local companies should have plenty of projects you can see in the area.
• If you are in doubt about anything you are being asked to sign by a contractor, don’t be afraid to ask questions. Don’t feel pressured into signing anything. Take time to do your research, and if you are unsure about anything in the agreement, WAIT until you’ve had an opportunity to look it over more carefully and discuss it with your insurance agent or adjuster.

If you have storm damage at your Crossville Home or Business and need our services, please call 931-250-5333. We are open 24/7 and ready to help.

SERVPRO can get Your Crawlspace or Basement Dry after Heavy Rain and Flooding

6/7/2022 (Permalink)

Heavy Rain Can Cause Basement or Crawlspace Flooding

Heavy Rain Causing Problems in Your Crawlspace or Basement

Storm season can bring unexpected downpours. Is your home or business ready?

How often do you check under your house?

If you have a full, finished basement then chances are you go under your house often. That is a good thing. By being in the area you can notice if there are any changes in smell or appearance. If you have a crawlspace, you may not go under your house as often as you should. By not checking your crawlspace you may be missing some major issues. These may include unknown leaks in plumbing, cracks in the foundation letting ground water in, standing or pooled water, microbial growth, etc. Having a schedule to get in your crawlspace or basement can save you a lot of unnecessary headaches.

Start at the Foundation

The foundation that your home or business sits on may shift over time. This shift may be so subtle that you don’t even notice. The blocks that make up the foundation, though, may show signs of movement through cracks. If this is the case you may need to contact a foundation repair company. Do your research and find one that is right for you. After you have the damaged block repaired call SERVPRO® of Cumberland, Morgan & White Counties a 931-250-5333 to perform a moisture check. If necessary, we can get everything dried and treated.

Sump Pumps

It is a good idea to invest in a sump pump for your home or business. The following are some good things to know about the device.

1. Homes with a basement or crawl space are perfect candidates for sump pumps.Does your basement or crawl space flood when it rains? If so, you should invest in a sump pump for your home. The sump pump will help prevent flooding nightmares that many homeowners face during the rainy months.
2. Sump pumps should be installed at the lowest level of the basement.Your sump pump pushes water away from the house before water even reaches the basement floor level. Many times, the sump pump removes the water by pumping it into a dry well or storm drain.
3. Battery backup sump pumps are a wise investment.Do you find that your sump pump stops working when you need it the most? When a bad storm strikes, lightening and strong winds can knock out power lines. Having a battery backup sump pump helps keep your basement from flooding when the electricity goes out. You can call a professional like Hope Plumbing to install your backup sump pump.
4. Sump pump lines can freeze just like water lines. If sump pump lines aren't buried at the proper depth, lines can begin to freeze once temperatures hit the freezing mark.
5. Test your sump pump at least once every three months. You don't want to find out your sump pump isn't working during the middle of a storm. At minimum, you should test your sump pumps once a year. Testing your system is really simple. Grab a 5-gallon bucket, fill it with water, and slowly pour water into the sump pump until the float triggers activate your pump. Watch the water level drop and if everything is working properly, the sump pump will shut back off once the water drops below the shutoff level.

Vapor Barrier

A vapor barrier is typically thick plastic materials that are installed across the soil to prevent ground moisture from ever entering the space. Some of the benefits of a vapor barrier are as follows: 

• Keep Moisture Out.
• Prevent Mold and Structural Damage.
• Get Rid of Pests.
• Avoid Wiring Hazards.
• Prevent Rust and Corrosion.
• Improve Energy Efficiency.
• Create a More Comfortable Home.
• Enable Better Crawlspace Access.

These are a few ways that you can help ease the strain of a strong storm that produces heavy rain. If you find yourself in need of water extraction and/or structural drying please call SERVPRO of Cumberland, Morgan & White Counties at 931-250-5333. We will make it “Like it never even happened.”

SERVPRO® Provides Storm Cleanup in Crossville, TN

5/16/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO is always on standby to clean up storm damage in Crossville.

With Tornado season in full swing, it is important to make sure everyone in your home or business knows how to keep safe. These storms can cause a lot of damage to structures and people.

1. Pay Attention to Warnings

The first and foremost tornado safety tip is to stay alert when bad weather moves through your area. That includes tuning in to weather reports, knowing when there is a tornado watch, and immediately taking shelter when a tornado warning is in effect.

2. Move to the Basement Quickly

There is no space that is 100 percent safe during a tornado, rooms below ground like a basement offer you the most protection. If you don’t have a basement, your best bet is a room on the lowest floor of your home, preferably an interior one that doesn’t have windows like a bathroom, closet, or center hallway. You should also avoid sheltering where there are heavy objects like appliances on the floor above you.

Getting to the lowest floor is also the best bet if you’re in a high rise. However, the average lead time for a tornado warning is only about nine minutes, so that may not be possible. Your next option is to find the safest room in your apartment. Again, this could be a bathroom, central hallway, or interior closet.

3. Crouch Low to the Ground

When you find a suitable spot to shelter, lay face down on the ground and cover your head with your hands to protect yourself from flying debris. You might also want to get under heavy blankets and pillows. Even winter coats can act as a cushion if anything falls on you, plus they may keep you warm once the storm is over. Avoid lying next to objects that are heavy or unsecured that might fall on you.

4. Get Under Something Sturdy

You need to be prepared for the building to collapse. You don’t want to be next to heavy objects that might fall on you. Being under something sturdy like a heavy table, workbench, or desk is the preferred option. This can create a pocket of safety for you if the entire room collapses.

5. Monitor Storm Alerts

There are several ways to get updates on whether tornadoes continue to pose a danger in your area. Your local news will post updates, as will the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) via its network of radio stations. You may also be able to sign up for community alerts on your mobile phone if available in your area. Try to have one of these handy so you know when it is safe to go back outside.

6. Do Not Stay in a Mobile Home

Mobile homes are particularly susceptible to damage in a tornado. Many mobile home communities have storm shelters for their residents. If yours doesn’t, or if you live on private land, then you may need to find other shelter, preferably a building with a foundation. You’ll need to act fast if a tornado is approaching, so be sure to have multiple safe-place options ready to go to.

7. Go Inside

You are much more susceptible to being swept up by tornado winds if you are outside, so you want to find a building to shelter in. If possible, choose a building that has a basement where you will be safer from a chance of collapse and debris.

If there isn’t preferable shelter, or there isn’t enough time to get to it, then go to the lowest ground you can find and lay flat with your hands over your head. Try to stay away from cars or trees.

8. Don’t Try to Outdrive the Tornado

As a general rule, you don’t want to try to outrun a tornado, but some situations may require you to get in your car to drive to a safer location. When that happens, take the most direct route to shelter.

If you’re caught in your car during a tornado, do not get out. Stay in it with your head below the windows and your seatbelt on. Only leave your car if you can safely get to ground that is clearly lower than your car. If you can safely make it to lower ground, lay face down and cover your head.

9. Avoid Overpasses if Possible

You may think that an overpass is a safe structure for sheltering, but it can actually put you in greater danger during a tornado. The shape creates a tunneling effect that can increase wind speeds, so do not shelter below overpasses or bridges.

10. Prepare an Emergency Disaster Kit

Being prepared for a tornado includes thinking about what you might need after one has touched down. You need to plan as if it may be days before assistance arrives, so you want to build a disaster kit that has important supplies, such as:

• Bottled water.
• Nonperishable food.
• A NOAA radio.
• Bandages, gauze, and other first aid supplies.
• Cell phone charger.
• Prescription medications.
• Copies of your identification.

Put these and other must-have items in a bag and keep it in the area you’ve designated for shelter.

Sometimes weather events provide enough warning to prepare for the potential impact, tornadoes can hit within minutes. Having a disaster preparedness plan in place can make a huge difference for the safety of you and your family.

Cleaning Up After the Storm

The immediate aftermath of a tornado can come with confusion, anxiety, and sadness. SERVPRO of Cumberland, Morgan & White Counties is here to help. Our crew is trained in storm cleanup. We will take care of the damage so you can focus on yourself and your family.

If you would like more information on hiring a team experienced in Storm Cleaning Call SERVPRO® of Cumberland, Morgan & White Counties at 931-250-5333.

When Storms or Floods hit Crossville, SERVPRO is ready!

3/1/2022 (Permalink)

Our highly trained crews are ready to respond 24/7 to storm or flood damage in Crossville.

SERVPRO ofCumberland, Morgan & White Counties specializes in storm and flood damage restoration.  Our crews are highly trained, and we use specialized equipment to restore your property to its pre-storm condition.

Faster Response

Since we are locally owned and operated, we are able to respond quicker with the right resources, which is extremely important. A fast response lessens the damage, limits further damage, and reduces the restoration cost.

Resources to Handle Floods and Storms

When storms hit Crossville, we can scale our resources to handle a large storm or flooding disaster. We can access equipment and personnel from a network of 1,650 Franchises across the country and elite Disaster Recovery Teams that are strategically located throughout the United States.

Have Storm or Flood Damage? Call Us Today 931-250-5333

Call an Expert Team to Deal with Flood Damage in Crossville?

1/3/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO offers a professional-grade pack-out service to salvage content after a storm in Crossville.

Homeowners in Crossville Rely on SERVPRO for Water Restoration Services

A severe storm can cause flood damage to your home in Crossville, leaving you in need of professional services and advice. The damage increases every hour the water stays in your home, so quick action is crucial. Thorough water restoration efforts require state-of-the-art equipment and trained crews to extract water and dry your home. Finding the right team of experts is the first step in returning your life to normal.

In Crossville, flood damage is handled by our certified technicians at SERVPRO. Whether the flood damage is associated with a storm or a citywide issue, progressive deterioration of your property is inevitable, and only swift action can slow it down. You can help mitigate secondary damage by calling our 24/7 hotline, letting our staff assess the structure and items inside the house, and implementing a plan built with your specific needs in mind.

Our SERVPRO staff commonly offers move-out services as part of the flood damage restoration process. The goal of removing items from your home is twofold- to allow easier access to cleaning equipment and personnel and to protect undamaged items from becoming a casualty. When we perform move-out services, we take great care in doing the following-

• Documenting each item, including digital photos and the use of bar codes
• Assessing each item for any cleanup, which we perform at the offsite location
• Documentation of any unsalvageable things which can help with the insurance claim process

SERVPRO of Cumberland, Morgan & White Counties is your ally when disaster strikes. Call us at (931) 250-5333 and let our team of experts work for you. With our assistance, you will feel “Like it ever even happened.”

What Do I Do After a Flash Flood Damages My Sparta Home?

11/18/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO has the tools and skill to bring your basement back from water damage "Like it never even happened."

Our SERVPRO professionals can respond quickly to flooding situations in your Sparta basement to remove this threat and clean exposed surfaces. 

Flash flooding can surround your Sparta home with water and lead to substantial damages depending on where penetration occurs. As quickly as professional restorers need to respond to these situations, it is wise to approach these emergencies with the understanding of the present damage to avoid health hazards or threatening conditions. From the first notice of damage, our SERVPRO professionals can quickly mobilize to conduct a thorough inspection of the grounds to determine the best restoration solutions.

Addressing flood damage in Sparta homes in any capacity can be time-consuming, as these effects spread rapidly throughout the structure. Knowing how to respond to these conditions and where water is likely to enter your home can ensure that the appropriate preventative measures get taken to reduce the spread and severity of standing water and contaminants. Initially, homeowners can take some immediate steps to reduce the ultimate damage experienced, such as shutting off utilities to the house, removing your valuables, and getting everyone out of the house quickly.

How Can Flooding Enter Your Home? 

Flash flooding might seem straightforward, but there are many ways that it can enter your home. With the sudden onset of this emergency, there's little time to react when penetration has begun. In many ways, understanding the path that floodwater can take can showcase where damage might ultimately be the worst. Any path flooding takes to enter your home can lead to both structural compromises and a need for water damage repair. Some of the avenues that natural flooding can take to enter your home include:

• Drains - There are many reasons why natural flooding is considered a blackwater event. The sudden severe presence of water can overwhelm sanitary sewer systems and drains to allow for a backup into your home.
• Window Wells - Inset window wells provide openings to the basement level of your home and sit beneath the grade of the soil outside. When pooling water gathers around the outside of your home, these window wells can be openings for water to pour unabated into the lower level of your house.
• Through the Foundation - As strong and sturdy as masonry can be, concrete masonry units (CMUs) are not impenetrable when it comes to standing water or hydrostatic pressure. Any minor vulnerabilities can quickly become full-scale openings for water to pour into the basement.

What Must Happen to Resolve the Situation? 

Many people assume that they know how to resolve flood damages when they occur but fail to realize the extent of restoration and recovery needed. Each phase, from mitigation through reconstruction and build back, is a step in returning your property to its original condition. With a team of in-house contractors capable of helping with controlled demolition and repairs, we can offer a comprehensive solution for flood damages in the basement of your home. At its base levels, restoration after a flood begins in several specific areas:

• Extraction - Water removal is always one of the focal points of flood restoration. Flooding rarely occurs without leaving standing water, so we must utilize multiple extraction tools to remove surface water damage for more efficient and successful drying.
• Cleaning - Contamination, and debris are often threats that accompany natural flooding in the basement of your home. After controlled demolition and other materials get discarded that have become exposed to this category three loss, we can work on cleaning the surfaces left like framing, concrete, and masonry.
• Repairs – With a portion of our roster devoted to residential contractors, we have several technicians experienced in various building trades to offer repairs and reconstruction where it is needed.

How Can the Area Get Dried to Prevent Mold Growth? 

The presence of water after a flood can lead to moist and damp conditions throughout the lower level of your home. Within 48 hours, these wet pockets can facilitate mold growth. One of the most effective methods of preventing microbial threats is to dry the affected area as quickly as possible. As a reputable restoration company, we have industry-leading drying tools in our inventory to make this phase go promptly. While ultimately drying flood damage can involve dozens of machines and devices, some of the most commonly used are the following:

• Air Movers
• Dehumidifiers
• Electric Portable Heaters
• Floor Drying Mats

The full drying and recovery of your flooded basement level requires many steps. With experienced technicians and cutting-edge tools and technologies to help, our SERVPRO of Cumberland, Morgan & White Counties team can make flood damages "Like it never even happened." Give us a call today at (931) 250-5333.

Do Flood Removal and Restoration Companies in Crossville Handle All Flooding Incidents the Same Way?

10/15/2021 (Permalink)

Storms can damage your property as well as bring water inside. Contact SERVPRO for flood removal and remediation services.

SERVPRO Assesses Loss Sites Affected By Flooding Thoroughly Before Developing an Action Plan for the Restoration

Storms affect properties in many ways, including blowing off roofs, shattering windows, and dumping gallons of contaminated water inside. It is rare for different incidents in Crossville to turn out the same, so companies need to vary their approaches during restoration to match the challenges each flooding presents.

What determines how a company handles an incident?

Flood removal and restoration companies operating in Crossville are adept at managing damages caused by storms. Scoping the property in the aftermath of the loss reveals critical issues, including:

• Whether clean water or groundwater breached the property
• The presence of openings that need sealing
• The level of deterioration in different types of materials

Is scoping a flood-damaged property a complicated process?

The fundamental aspects of the process are straightforward for a professional team like SERVPRO since they involve checking for physical changes to the affected materials. However, establishing the presence and level of contamination is more intricate. Our technicians focus on issues such as:

• The porosity of the affected materials
• How hazardous the contaminants are
• Whether sophisticated utilities like HVAC are affected

Exposure of porous materials like carpets and drywall to contamination leads to permanent damage because most regular cleaning procedures cannot remove all traces of the contaminants. The only exception is when highly valuable items such as oriental rugs are affected. Our technicians can use advanced cleaning techniques in such cases since the item’s value justifies the cost of such restoration processes. In some instances, we can suggest a third-party curator or service to attempt to restore the valuable item.

When the floodwater contains hazardous materials such as raw sewage or dangerous chemicals, the potential health effects to the house occupants can be critical. Faster removal and proper disposal are essential. Our technicians use protective gear such as respirators, rubber boots, and gloves to handle removal safely. We also arrange for safe disposal rather than using the normal drainage or septic tanks.

The damage left by flooding can vary greatly, but you can be assured of the right response with help from SERVPRO of Cumberland, Morgan & White Counties. Call us at (931) 250-5333. We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.

Contact Professional Restoration Services If Storm Damage Has Caused Havoc in Fairfield Glade

8/18/2021 (Permalink)

Did summer storms cause flooding in your home? SERVPRO is available 24/7!

When Water Enters Your Home From a Storm, Call SERVPRO for a Thorough Assessment

A severe storm can cause water damage inside your home, and it is unwise to leave it for very long. The elements of a storm are thunder, lightning, and heavy rain. However, a storm can also bring heavy wind, and that wind can break a window in your home and allow the storm to reach the inside as well. Water does more damage over time, so allowing it to sit stagnantly is one of the worst things you can allow to happen in your home. Fortunately, there is help close to clean up the mess that the storm left.

Allowing storm damage to sit in your Fairfield Glade home does not only open the door to further problems, such as mold but can also cause structural damage. Over time, water can weaken the walls and floors of your home because it can cause rot.

Equipment for Storm Damage Restoration

When our skilled technicians arrive, one of the first things they can do is remove any puddles of rainwater leftover in your home to begin the remediation process. Through investigation, SERVPRO can discover the areas of your home that need drying, especially when using tools such as moisture meters. We can use advanced tools like refrigerant dehumidifiers to lower the moisture levels in your belongings to an acceptable degree.

Should your walls have sustained a great deal of damage, SERVPRO can set up a wall cavity ventilation system. Directing dry airflow to both the front of the walling and the inside cavity helps quicken the drying process and ensures that it is done evenly. A conventional method of setting up this system is by using air movers that have vents attached to them. Our advanced tools can be applied wherever damage that is manageable has occurred.

When your home is hit with a damaging storm, do not hesitate. Contact SERVPRO of Cumberland, Morgan & White Counties at (931) 250-5333. We can arrive at the scene as soon as possible so we can get the remediation process started.

How Does Crossville Flood Damage Cleanup Restore Walls?

6/2/2021 (Permalink)

When flooding damages your home, SERVPRO will be there. We will restore your home to its preloss condition.

Crossville SERVPRO Techs Implement Flood Damage Demolition and Build Back Services

Flood damage is a risk for homeowners living in Crossville or anywhere else in the United States. One disaster, like the 2010 Nashville Flood, is all it takes to cause billions of dollars in damages to homes and their contents.

SERVPRO professionals respond to emergency flood damage removal in Crossville 24/7. This team’s Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) training in flood damage cleanup combines fast-responding service with a consistently high standard of floodwater extraction, sanitation, and debris removal.

SERVPRO’s Flood Damage Build Back Services Save Walls

After extracting moisture and debris, moving home contents offsite for restoration, and sanitizing and drying the affected space, SERVPRO professionals can implement structural repairs. Rebuilding services for Crossville properties include:

• Demolition of unsalvageable baseboards, sheetrock, and insulation
• Installation of new drywall
• Drying and repair of wall studs
• Application of EPA-registered biocides to control microbes and odors
• Repainting walls and installation of new baseboards

SERVPRO build back services also include installing new carpet, HVAC restoration, electrical repairs, and temporary roofing repairs. If a Crossville property does not have power after a flood, technicians can deploy power sources and begin cleanup.

SERVPRO of Cumberland, Morgan & White Counties provides Faster to Any Size Disaster services when homeowners call (931) 250-5333.

How Does SERVPRO Protect Crossville Entertainment and Art Venues After Flooding?

5/5/2021 (Permalink)

When storms bring flood damage, Call in the experts with state of the art equipment to assist you with clean up and build back.

As a Cultural Hub of Tennessee, Crossville Has Many Art Venues and Performing Centers to Protect in Emergencies.

Cumberland County has become home to many of the state’s most recognizable entertainment venues and performing arts stages. With these facilities serving thousands of satisfied patrons every year, when situations like storm and flood damage occur, trusted restoration professionals like our SERVPRO team are dispatched quickly to help. We understand the severity of the problem and can provide immediate emergency services to prevent the conditions from worsening while recovery gets underway. We can help with:

• Flood restoration
• Basement flooding
• Emergency services water damage
• Ceiling leaks
• Water damage remediation

How a Rural Community Becomes a Tourist Destination

While it's not as big as many of the metropolitan areas throughout Tennessee, Crossville has magnetic properties and attractions that can draw in traffic throughout the year. Much of this has to do with sprawling reserves and ranges along Walden Ridge and the Highland Rim. Recreational areas are attractive to hikers and outdoor-minded individuals looking to appreciate nature and its bounties with sites like the Cumberland Mountain State Park. The area has also been deemed the ‘golf capital of Tennessee’ with 12 courses available to athletes of all skill levels.  

Protecting Our Entertainment Venues and Recreational Centers 

Live entertainment and other art forms are a thriving portion of Crossville’s identity. It is why we operate some of the largest professional theaters serving rural communities. Some of the most prominent facilities include:

• Palace Theatre – Opened in 1938, this theater still features performances of multiple types throughout the year and has also become a popular meeting hall for local organizations.

• Cumberland County Playhouse – This is a comprehensive arts facility among the 10-largest rural theaters in the country. Each year the performances of this venue draw in roughly 165,000 spectators.

• Art Circle Public Library – Beginning as a small collection of publications from a group known as the Art Circle in 1898, the library has grown to be a prominent research area for Crossville and its residents.

How Does SERVPRO Help Overcome Flood Damage? 

With how severe infiltrating flood water can be to Cumberland County homes and businesses, our emergency services play a vital role in addressing flood damage concerns. In many situations, the focus after flooding is removing standing water and trapped moisture before contaminant exposure or structural deterioration becomes too widespread.

What Emergency Services Benefit Flooded Crossville Structures?

Our professionals can also implement multiple efforts when addressing flood damage in Crossville homes beyond water removal services. With a general contractor license, we can provide several actions required to discard damaged building materials, relocate impacted contents, or provide temporary construction solutions such as:

• Roof tarping
• Board-up
• Temporary fencing

With how quickly flood damage can spread and worsen in area homes, our fast-responding storm damage recovery team is ready and able to help. Give our SERVPRO of Cumberland, Morgan & White Counties technicians a call today at (931) 250-5333.

Effective Restoration When Storm Flood Damage Occurs in Crossville, TN

3/1/2021 (Permalink)

Flood damage can take over quickly, if you have flood damage call SERVPRO of Cumberland, Morgan & White Counties for assistance.

Let SERVPRO Perform Storm Flood Damage Restoration in Your Crossville Home

Crossville is a city in the United States, in Cumberland County, Tennessee. It is among the cities and towns that form the Crossville, TN Micropolitan Statistical Area. It is also the county seat of Cumberland County hosting a population of 10,795, according to the 2010 census.

Two major stage roads intersections led to the development of the city where settlers traveled through the area. Gradually, the local government widened, paved, and improved. Currently, the U.S. Route 127 that crosses Tennessee from North to South and the U.S. Route 70 that crosses the state from east to west follows the old routes. The city is roughly 110 kilometers (70 miles) north of Chattanooga, 48 kilometers (30 miles) East of Cookeville, and 110 kilometers (70 miles) west of Knoxville.

Crossville city has a total area of 15.1 square miles according to the United States Census Bureau. 14.7 square miles of the city is land while water covers 0.3 square miles.

Places to visit in Crossville city

Cumberland Mountain State Park – This 1,720- acre state park is located around the man-made lake Byrd Lake. The park provides residents and tourists the opportunity to play golf at an 18-hole Bear Trace golf course among other recreational activities.

Cumberland County Playhouse – It is the biggest non-profit performing arts facility in the entire city, and among the largest rural American theaters. More than 165,000 visitors attend the theater each year. This theater also offers touring shows. It comprises:

• Two outdoor stages
• Two indoor stages
• A concert series 
• A comprehensive dance program

Horace Burgess’s Treehouse - Was a treehouse and church built by a local minister, Horace Burgess. The minister built the treehouse in Crossville city for 12 years after having a visionary commandment from God. Its construction began in mid-1993 under the support of a still-living white oak tree with a height of 80 feet and a diameter base of 12 feet. It is a popular tourist and local attraction. It was unofficially the largest treehouse across the world. Unfortunately, the treehouse burned to the ground.

Flooding in Crossville

Heavy rain often causes flooding in Crossville and other cities in Tennessee. One of the notable flooding incidents in middle and west Tennessee took place on the 1st and 2nd of May 2010 following torrential rains. The floods went on for a few days causing several deaths and widespread property damage in the region several days later. 

How SERVPRO technicians restore flood-damaged properties in Crossville

The longer flood water stays in your property, the more costly the damage. Acting fast by involving SERVPRO restorers is the best way to breathe life into your property and get it to its original condition, if not better.

Our restorers respond within the shortest time possible to minimize damage. We use advanced equipment and innovative techniques to handle flood damage scenarios of any magnitude.

We can use an infrared camera to inspect the affected area. We choose the equipment since it is effective and comes with advantages such as:

• It helps us inspect more areas within a brief period.
• Helps in inspecting difficult areas.
• It causes no destruction to the building.

If the storm ruined your roof or other parts of your home, we can board up your property to prevent additional damage. We also use powerful extractors and drying equipment to eliminate water and moisture.

Get fast flood damage restoration services when the unfortunate incident takes place. Contact SERVPRO of Cumberland, Morgan & White Counties for reliable disaster recovery services at (931) 250-5333. We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.

Sparta Residents – Experience Racial Healing in the Era of Multiple Pandemics

1/18/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO is looking forward to hearing all of the wise wisdom that will be shared on the Zoom!

Virtual Event Focused on Racial Healing and Support for Sparta, TN, Residents

Dr. Catherine Meeks will be holding a live Zoom event based on Racial Healing in the Era of Multiple Pandemics, available to residents of Sparta, TN, and the surrounding areas. It is now more important than ever to work on ways to heal while learning all about the structures and stories that help us decipher differences versus what we all have in common. This is a presentation that assists the audience in exploration and learning more about the local community. Advanced registration is required in order to get the link necessary to join the Zoom call.

• Date: January 30, 2021
• Time: 11 am CST
• Where: Virtual event via Zoom video
• Cost: $25 per participant

SERVPRO of Cumberland, Morgan & White Counties is passionate about helping the local community heal and grow. This region sees occasional storms that result in hefty damage from time to time. Should you experience flood damage after a significant storm, we are available to tackle all of the cleanup and restoration for you. Contact us by calling (931) 250-5333, and we can send out a crew as soon as possible. We have the proven techniques and equipment to make it, “Like it never even happened.”

Awaken Your Creative Side at Crossville’s Art Circle Public Library

12/7/2020 (Permalink)

Master the art of origami while SERVPRO masters the art of restoration in your home after a flood.

Join Crossville’s “Plateau Origami People” and Learn More about this Eastern Art Form 

Looking for something interesting and relaxing to do at the end of your workweek? Well, the “Plateau Origami People” group has just the activity for you. Come see and learn how to create new origami shapes from the group’s skilled origamists at Crossville’s Art Circle Public Library every Friday. Additional details about the weekly meetup are as follows:

The activity takes place between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM.

It is being held in Room 112, the Obed River Room.

It is open to everyone that is of at least high school age.  

Participants should bring their own origami paper.

Spectators welcome

At SERVPRO of Cumberland, Morgan & White Counties, we understand the importance of creativity and how fostering it can help us in our everyday lives. In fact, we remain at the cutting edge of the flooding cleanup industry by routinely exercising our creative muscles. We are continually developing novel and innovative ways of effectively cleaning up flood damage. So, if you ever need flood damage remediation, contact us at (931) 250-5333.

What Does Cleaning Up After a Flood Entail?

10/28/2020 (Permalink)

Homeowners have to deal with many things which may include storm flood damage. Don't let the moisture take over your home. Contact SERVPRO right away.

Is there flood cleanup near me? Our SERVPRO team can help Crossville homes to get back to normal after a flood. 

Cleaning is an intricate step in all of the restoration and recovery necessary for Crossville homes after a flood. Houses and businesses rely on the fast response and thorough practices of our SERVPRO team to clean up the structure after a flood. Unsurprisingly, many mitigative steps must precede the surface cleaning that the home requires. 

When you ask about flood cleanup near me in Crossville, you might have several steps and stages leading to the final result. Our professionals understand that each element of the restoration process is a piece of how easy or complicated it becomes to clean the structure once extraction and drying occur. 

Mitigation and Cleaning Practices Include Several Stages

• Extraction: Surface water removal and trapped water removal are vital to preventing structural deterioration and secondary effects like mold growth from forming. 

• Muck Out: With standing water removed, mud and debris become more visible and accessible for removal with wet vacuums and other cleaning approaches. 

• Controlled Demolition: Identifying structural weaknesses and vulnerabilities leads to the need for controlled demolition. These initial steps can ultimately protect more of the building materials. 

• Drying: Beginning the drying process involves the appropriate placement of air movers and dehumidifiers. To conserve available outlets, air movers can be connected together in a process known as daisy-chaining. 

• Surface Cleaning: Films and residues can get left behind on structural elements. Even though much of the directly exposed materials must get discarded, we have antibacterial solvents and detergents to use on lightly exposed areas like framing and subflooring.

Cleaning up after a flood is often far more involved than eliminating surface debris and mud. Give our experienced SERVPRO of Cumberland, Morgan & White Counties team a call today to help at (931) 250-5333.

How Do I Make Sure My HVAC System Did Not Get Contaminated during a Flood in Crossville?

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Our Crossville SERVPRO Flood Specialists Use Specialized Cleaning and Drying Techniques

Experiencing a flood in Crossville can happen very quickly. After the floodwaters recede, there is a feeling of shock and the knowledge that the flood can affect your entire home. It can be challenging to know where to even begin. Since floodwater is contaminated, our technicians inspect your whole house to ensure it is properly cleaned and dried, including commonly unseen areas like your HVAC system. Left unchecked dangerous mold spores can turn into colonies causing significant damage.

What if My HVAC System Retained Moisture After the Flood?

SERVPRO Technicians A Course of Action to Ensure Your HVAC System is Clean and Functional
Flood damage impacts each Crossville home differently. Sometimes there may be no visible lingering damage, but because the water potentially contained contaminants, the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) identifies it as gray (category 2) or black (category 3) water.

How Do I Know if I Need to Replace the Ductwork?

    •    If the ducts are sheet metal, they can generally be cleaned and dried without needing to replace them.
    •    If filled with fiberglass, the insulation needs to be replaced because when exposed to potentially contaminated moisture, it is no longer salvageable.

How Do SERVPRO Technicians Dry and Clean the HVAC System?

    •    They remove any unsalvageable materials.
    •    Technicians use industrial-grade disinfectants on sheet metal.
    •    Specialists use tubing in conjunction with air movers to direct and circulate air to dry the ducting.

Our IICRC (Institution of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification) specialists venture into crawl spaces and attics to make sure that they address every impacted area in your home. Hidden damage in places such as your HVAC system and behind kitchen cabinets can cause structural damage and allow mold growth.

For 24/7 assistance after a flood, contact SERVPRO of Cumberland, Morgan & White Counties at (931) 250-5333. We’re Faster to Any Size Disaster.

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Why Did My House Flood When I Live Far from Waterways?

4/10/2020 (Permalink)

Tennessee gets its share of flooding from storms. SERVPRO is ready to assist. Call us today!

No Matter What Caused Flooding in Your Crossville Home SERVPRO is Ready to Help 

When you were house hunting, you discarded the temptation of living riverside, perhaps because of a fear of seasonal flooding. Even with this pre-planning, you now find yourself with a Crossville basement full of water and an urgent need for assistance to get it out. How did you arrive at this crisis? And what can you do now to get your home and possessions cleaned, disinfected, dried, and odor-free? 

What Is Flash Flooding? 

Crossville homes suffer flood damage for many reasons, and location near a lake, stream, or other waterway is far from the only cause. Our region of the country experiences heavy precipitation many seasons of the year. Sometimes the amount of rain, sleet, or even snow that falls in a short period can expose homes anywhere in our community to the risk of significant water flow or seeping into lower levels. Flash floods occur when excessive amounts of water collect in dry waterways or flow down other stream-like features like sidewalks, driveways, streets, and parking lots.  

Can My Home Fill with Water Without Obvious Flash Flooding? 

When storms "train" over a region, one shower follows another over a truncated time. The ground around your house can become saturated without realizing it. Eventually, the water has nowhere to go but through your foundation and into your home. This phenomenon becomes even more likely when the following elements are present: 

• The ground immediately adjacent to your foundation does not slope away from the perimeter of your house
• The materials comprising your foundation have cracks or washed-out mortar joints
• Windows in the foundation are ill-fitting, broken, open, or poorly sealed
• Gutters and downspouts at roof level have clogs or need repair 

Why Does My Roof and Gutter System Impact Flooding in My Basement? 

A properly functioning gutter and downspout system does little for your roof in the warmer months, but it protects the foundation of your property. Water sheets off the shingles, staying out of the attic and above-ground levels of your house. When it deposits into the gutters, it should move quickly to a series of downspouts that direct the water to flow out at least ten feet away from your foundation. Clogs preventing the free flow create conditions for lower-level flooding as follows: 

• Water spills over the edges of the gutters, pounding down on the ground directly next to the foundation
• The gutter spillage erodes the ground, creating depressions that drain into your house, not your yard
• Plugged downspouts force water to flow down exterior walls, following that surface into the foundation  

How Can Professionals Get the Water Out of My House? 

No matter how the flooding occurred, you have an overwhelming mess on your hands. SERVPRO stands ready to help extract the water. This task is squarely one of the primary services offered for the communities we support. Our crew arrives with the training and experience to begin pumping water in Crossville immediately after a safety assessment. We stock our service vehicles with high-efficiency extraction equipment for every eventuality. Pumps manage water deeper than two inches, and truck-mounted extractors pull substantial quantities of fluid out without the need for electricity if storm damage cuts power.

It's Just Rainwater--Why Not Let It Drain and Dry on Its Own? 

Water damage happens fast, within minutes to hours. Flooding also brings dissolved contaminants and silt. Overland flooding flows through industrial sites, picks up water and pathogens from taxed sanitary sewers, and can drag dead animals, insects, and organic debris into your house. Between the deterioration happening within building materials because of the corrosive nature of water and the potential biohazards, floodwaters must be removed fast and by trained professionals. 

How Long Do We Have to Dry Out My Basement? 

Floodwaters are rich with organic debris that accelerate microbial growth, including molds, mildews, and pathogens potentially detrimental to your family's health and welfare. When the standing water recedes through extraction, our technicians continue to seek out trapped water and measure the levels of absorbed moisture. Molds can explode into walls full of colonies within 24 to 48 hours, needing only water and an organic surface upon which to grow. Structural drying must occur, and our crews establish drying goals and position equipment based on their training in psychrometry, the science of drying. We balance air movement, temperature, and humidity levels to facilitate the evaporation of the excess moisture. Air movers, heaters, and a range of different types of dehumidifiers help us reduce moisture to preloss levels. EPA-registered disinfectants inhibit further microbial growth and associated odors. 

SERVPRO of Cumberland, Morgan & White Counties is well-prepared to provide all services needed to remediate your home after seasonal flash flooding. Contact us round the clock at (931) 250-5333 to make it "Like it never even happened." 

We Are Available 24/7 For All Your Crossville Flood Damage Restoration Needs

2/19/2020 (Permalink)

We have the state of the art equipment, expertise and experience to restore your home right away. Call us right away tp prevent further damage.

Flood Damage Crossville – Heavy Rain and High Winds

The combination of high wind ripping away parts of your house and heavy rain pouring into your home can leave much damage, sometimes in minutes. If it is not the rain and wind, it is the floods that come later, with high water levels in streams and rivers. Contaminated floodwaters can do even more damage to your home or business.

SERVPRO provides flood damage cleanup and restoration services in Crossville and surrounding areas. Our teams respond to emergencies on a 24 /7 day a week basis. We are usually onsite within 4 hours to assess the situation and deploy the appropriate equipment and team members.

Cleaning Up After a Flood

Storms can bring unimaginable flood damage. Floodwaters bring contaminants into the home, which must be treated carefully to avoid exposure and sickness from bacteria, viruses, and chemical hazards. We urge occupants to remain outside the home in a safe location until SERVPRO has had an opportunity to assess the situation and provide protection from these hazards as well as from potential electrical and leaking gas exposure.

Our SERVPRO team can provide tarps to cover a damaged roof and board up services for broken windows and doors. We immediately assess the structure for damage and begin removing flood water and debris. We establish a staging area. We work closely with our clients to select an appropriate staging area.

We use the staging area to store equipment and supplies needed for the cleanup. It is also used to store your contents after each item has been cleaned and dried. We also identify the contents damaged beyond repair are too expensive to clean and must be removed. We establish an inventory of all items removed from the flood-damaged area for later insurance claims.

Our objective is to return your home and contents to its original condition, "Like it never even happened."

Call SERVPRO of Cumberland, Morgan & White Counties at (931) 250-5333 for 24/7 service. We proudly serve Lake Tansi, Crab Orchard, and surrounding areas. We're Faster To Any Size Disaster.

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Damage from a Flood in Fairfield Glade is Best Handled by Trained Professionals

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We have the best tools and technology to perform a sufficient restoration for your Fairfield Glade home. Call us today!

Let SERVPRO break down our tactics for your flooded Fairfield Glade home. 

Regardless of the cause, dealing with the fallout of a flood as efficiently and safely as possible. SERVPRO technicians want you to know why it is best to call the professionals in such a situation rather than trying to tackle the devastation on your own. After moisture seeps into your building materials and the structure of your home, only the experts have the best tools and technology to perform a sufficient restoration.

When it comes to flood damage in Fairfield Glade, any of the water that enters your home from the outdoors can be contaminated. Trained technicians deployed to your property promptly help to minimize the loss and help ensure that your home is restored to like-new condition.

Calling SERVPRO to address the water damage to your property after a flooding incident gives you access to specialty drying equipment and a full arsenal of industry knowledge. These are just a sampling of the tools that our trained experts come armed with when you call us for restoration:

Moisture Meters/Sensors – A moisture meter helps determine moisture content within various materials. A moisture sensor helps to find moisture in walls, baseboards, and carpeting.

ULV Ultra Low-Volume Foggers – These tools take liquid deodorizing agents and atomize them into a fine mist that is able to penetrate areas where smoke and soot residue might be present. SERVPRO technicians can also use this technology to impart disinfectants and fungicides into areas that are difficult to reach.

Thermo Hygrometers – This equipment measures relative humidity and temperature, giving our technicians the necessary information to create the right environment for optimum drying.

Once a SERVPRO team is deployed to your property, we ensure every detail is covered from planning your restoration to water removal, restoring your building materials, and thoroughly disinfecting to keep odors at bay while eliminating mold growth.

Do you have questions about addressing flood damage in your home? We invite you to give us a call at SERVPRO of Cumberland, Morgan & White Counties at (931) 250-5333. We will gladly send out a team of trained restoration experts as soon as possible to get started.

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SERVPRO Says to Our Crossville Neighbors, Don't Be Caught Unaware by Sudden Groundwater Flooding--Be Prepared

10/23/2019 (Permalink)

Flood Damage in Your Crossville Home? No Problem--Call SERVPRO

How to Prepare Your Crossville Property Against Flood Damage

Preparing your property to withstand flood damage is something every Tennessee homeowner can do to some extent. There are events such as levee breaks, flash floods, and storm damage that may still occur, but often, preparatory actions lessen the loss.

Homeowners wanting to limit the potential for flood damage in Crossville to their homes have several actions they can do to avoid water damage from storms in the future.

Research the Flood Potential of Your Area
To determine the amount of work needed to avoid damage from flooding and storms, you need to find out how likely your neighborhood is to flood. A good source is The FEMA Flood Map Service. It can show you the general flood risk of your region after inputting your zip code.

Steps to Take Outside
First, next time it rains, watch the runoff. Does the water flow towards your home or away from it? Any areas where water pools after a rainstorm could potentially be an entry point for water if a flash flood happened. Raising the grade around your home and the installation of French drains are two actions that help with dry-proofing your home.  

Foundation vents allow floodwater to flow through the crawlspace foundation of the house and inhibit moisture buildup, rather than pool around the exterior. For basements with windows, make sure that the metal wells protect against groundwater flow. Trim tree limbs that pose a threat to both the roof and windows of the home. SERVPRO technicians have the training to point out issues that can result in flood and storm damage to your home.

Inspect Your Home for Needed Repairs
You may not climb into the attic very often, but it is the first place leaks in the roof usually show up. Inspect your roof and attic regularly to stay on top of any holes that develop. Seals around doors and gutters are another common entry point for water, with some yearly maintenance, you can keep those issues at bay.

What Should Homeowners Do When Flooding Occurs?
An inch of water in a home has the potential to cause devastating damage to the property and contents. Bringing in SERVPRO technicians with their specialized equipment and cleaning methods helps limit the loss as they extract the water and dry the premises quickly.

SERVPRO of Cumberland, Morgan & White Counties at (931) 250-5333 assists local property owners with the cleanup and restoration of their homes from flood damage. No matter if it is a little or a lot of water, We're Faster to Any Size Disaster.

Our Flood Damage Professionals Can Save Your Crossville Home

9/5/2019 (Permalink)

“Like it never even happened.”

Helping Your Home's Interior Dry As Quickly As Possible After A Flood Passes Through Crossville

When your home in Crossville was built, the building envelope became a crucial part of the structure. The envelope keeps the majority of the elements outside of your property while helping your heating and cooling equipment maintain your home's interior at a comfort level suitable for your family. However, no envelope is wholly airtight and allows air to escape or enter in small amounts.

The same small gaps that let air pass in or out of your house in Crossville also let flooding enter into the envelope's materials. While your living space becomes visibly drenched in dirty water, the interior cavities of your walls, floors, and other structures also soak up filthy water.

SERVPRO professionals learn during training that every component of a building, including houses, must come under scrutiny to ensure that our drying techniques resolve the saturation by thoroughly drying the entire structure. Water travels from damp areas into those with less moisture. Stripping the moisture from a room until our readings indicate that the area is dry again is only part of the goal.

We also need to dry out the envelope's structure. When moisture blocking materials are part of the structure, these can affect the drying process. Other materials might release moisture more slowly than other materials, making it necessary for us to use more intense methods.

The tighter the envelope around a house, the slower the interference from outside weather occurs. When the outside is drier than the interior of the house, we can often open up the windows and entryway doors to help decrease the amount of water vapor and subsequently, the load on our machines. However, after a flood or major storm, the air outside is often saturated. This makes the outside just as damp, and possibly even damper, then the interior environment.

Because of the variations in building materials and their permeability, as well as the tightness of the building envelope, we prepare a drying plan. Drying plans help keep our team efficient and on schedule. We monitor the progress to ensure that any needed changes happen as soon as possible.

Each job's drying plan differs from all others. One water emergency in the home might differ from another emergency that occurs in that same home because of seasonal changes, varying locations of invasive water, and the amount, as well. Without fail, we monitor each plan regularly, even if we have already done work at that same site in the past.

SERVPRO of Cumberland, Morgan & White Counties responds to emergencies like flooding and storm damage in Sparta and Fairfield Glade. Call our emergency line, (931) 250-5333, so we can restore your property to preloss condition.

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Our Technicians Have The Necessary Training and Equipment To Restore Your Crossville Home

7/5/2019 (Permalink)

When contaminated stormwater soaks into the walls and carpet of your home, we will tear out and discard the hazardous organisms and chemicals.

Remediating Flood Damage In Crossville Homes

With Lake Holiday right in the city limits, Crossville residents know exactly what happens floodwater breaks the banks. They also know that quickly getting the water out and their home dried by a professional restoration company is the best way to protect it.

To reduce and eliminate flood damage in Crossville homes, SERVPRO trains every responding team member to become an Applied Structural Drying Technician or ASD. Each of these technicians can use every device in our equipment inventory to return each home to its dry, original condition.

They begin with pumps and extraction devices to get rid of standing water. These devices draw the majority of the water out of the home and prepare it for ASDs to dry out the home. Since the flood damage has caused water intrusion coming from outside the home, the technicians have to dispose of all carpets and clean the floors with a powerful, anti-bacterial agent before moving forward.

Once they finish cleaning SERVPRO ASDs use several key devices to dry the home for reoccupation. They place dehumidifiers inside to draw water from the air to lower the moisture content and increase evaporation efficiency.

As those devices work, other team members set up air movers and exhaust fans. The air movers are a warm air blower that ASDs can direct over floors, across the property, and even up walls to dry them without causing further damage. They install the fans at exit points to draw out the damp, inside air, which augments the effectiveness of the air movers and the dehumidifiers.

There is one easy task that homeowners can do immediately after a flood to help their home before a SERVPRO response team arrives. Since evaporation is important, opening all of the doors and windows increases air circulation and speeds up the process. It only works though if the air outside is drier than the inside the home. Owners should only do this; however, if it is safe to step into the water.

At SERVPRO of Cumberland, Morgan, & White Counties, we are proud to support such a wide area of Tennessee homes and businesses in Sparta, Lake Tansi, and Fairfield Guide among other communities. If it feels like a flood has taken your home from you, call us today at (931) 250-5333 to help you get it back.

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Crossville Storm Damage? What to Do Next? Call SERVPRO!

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Don't Let Flooding Monopolize Your Crossville Home! Call SERVPRO for Stormwater Removal and Restoration

Flood Damage Incidents in Crossville Should Not Cause Panic Any Longer

No matter how big a flood damage incident appears to be, immediate action can make a huge difference. There is no need of taking risks with your investment when you work with an experienced service provider that uses the right equipment to deal with any size disaster. Once we determine that your Crossville property is safe to enter, we have to come up with appropriate water extraction methods to remove the moisture from the site.
 
During flood damage restoration in your Crossville property, slip, trip, and fall are some of the things that our SERVPRO technicians look at when analyzing the safety of the site. Wet buildings may have slippery floors and power cords which are likely to trip those walking within the structure. To limit the danger that such cords present, we may decide to use a zip tie to tape them down. It is also essential to turn off the supply of electrical power to the site to prevent possible electrocution.
 
There are instances where our SERVPRO technicians have to perform the necessary restoration in confined spaces. Such locations are generally hard to move around in, and entering and exiting may also be challenging. Attics and crawl spaces are examples of confined spaces. We follow safety guidelines when addressing hazards such as infectious waste, sewer gas, and electrical wiring in these areas. Our technicians don PPE personal protective equipment to remain safe during these services.
 
Most flood instances require our SERVPRO technicians to extract standing water from the site. Some water extraction methods may be aggressive when compared to others, so, we have to choose a method that suits the soaked items or surroundings to prevent further damage. Extractors can be portable or truck-mounted. We prefer to use portable extractors when working in confined spaces and truck mounted extractors when there is enough space. It is important to note that truck-mounted extractors are more powerful when compared to portable types.
 
SERVPRO of Cumberland, Morgan & White Counties offers trusted commercial and residential cleaning and restoration services. We can make your property to appear “Like it never even happened” by using specialized and advanced equipment. Learn more by calling us at (931) 250-5333.

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Don't Just Sit There! Start the Crossville Flood Damage Remediation Process

4/21/2019 (Permalink)

Sometimes storms bring floodwaters with them. Should your home be affected by flood damages, contact SERVPRO for remediation.

Disastrous Flooding Calls for Debris Removal and Damage Mitigation in Crossville

Recovering after a flood leaves your property full of messy debris and foul-smelling muck is a job that many homeowners in the Crossville area lack the equipment to carry out safely. Removing the debris that invaded your home only partially leaves your home woefully unprotected and considerably at risk of extensive damage in the future. It also means your family can experience unwanted health effects from exposure to any remaining chemicals or pathogens.

Debris from floods includes decaying plants, soils, and thick mud, run-off from streams which can contain contamination from factories and other industrial activities, and worse. To eliminate these contaminants and other flood damage from your Crossville property, our IICRC-certified restoration specialists start with preparing to do the work safely. We always use personal protective equipment (PPE) to reduce hazards that might cause us injuries.

Our full-body suits, heavy gloves, boots, and face masks let us do the work with little worry about the mess we extract from your house. Mud and more solid debris get carried out by the bucket-full. Steadily making progress, we soon reveal walls and floors that seemed lost forever under the filth left behind by the flood.

We spray clean water throughout to flush anything left behind on surfaces and then begin the steps needed to make the area safe for habitation again. After inundation by floodwaters, we need to not only clean the surfaces in your home that remain otherwise undamaged, but we must also sanitize them to kill the excess microbes that might cause problems for your family. We use specially formulated cleaners that we spray onto surfaces and then wipe off after a few minutes of dwell time.

Removing the waste and debris from your home on the outside also helps keep your family safe. Children often do not see the dangers in debris left behind after storms or floods, so we help get your yard and exterior areas of your home cleaned up by removing such hazards.

SERVPRO of Cumberland, Morgan & White Counties remains prepared at all times, every day of the year, to help the residents of Sparta, Pleasant Hill, and Sunbright restore their properties after a disaster. Flooding can impose severe hardship on any family, but we are here to help with everything, including the messy work that restoration often requires. We are as close as a phone call to (931) 250-5333.

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SERVPRO Provides Crossville Property Owners with the Right Flood Damage Solutions

3/29/2019 (Permalink)

SERVPRO Can Save Crossville Homeowners Demolition with Fast Flood Damage Mitigation

Removing Flood Damaged Drywall from Crossville Homes

All manner of water loss incidents, including flooding in your Crossville home, can quickly damage many materials and contents within the property. While you work to get the right professional team there quickly to begin essential mitigation efforts, in emergencies, entirely preserving and protecting affected constructional materials is impossible. Damage assessment that occurs from the start of our initial arrival at your home can determine materials and structural elements too badly damaged to preserve and restore.

Certain materials are more susceptible to this damage in your Crossville than others, and flood removal for standing water and compromised construction is essential to begin the road to restoring the property fully. Our SERVPRO team can work quickly to determine the full extent of the flood damage right away to begin bringing in the necessary equipment for extraction and air purification to reduce the possibility of secondary effects like mold growth.

Sheetrock drywall is a common staple in modern construction, but its porous composition also leaves it most susceptible to standing water and the wicking of moisture. Saturated, and often contaminated with Black Water, drywall can become unstable and bloated within as little as a day, leaving it unable in many cases to get entirely preserved even with the fast emergency response you can expect from our SERVPRO technicians. Instead, we work to preserve what we can from these exposed materials to make later reconstruction and replacement faster and more cost-effective.

We have licensed contractors on our team to oversee this controlled demolition. Once mitigation work completes and the affected areas are free of lingering moisture and debris, our residential contractors can get to work on replacing removed structural elements with new materials. This seamless transition between phases of work ensures that we can get you back into your home faster than you might have expected.

There are casualties that come with flooding in your home, and exposed drywall is often one of them. With our SERVPRO of Cumberland, Morgan & White Counties water restoration technicians and licensed contractors working together, we can make this situation “Like it never even happened.” Give us a call at (931) 250-5333.

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The Importance Of Preparation And Cleanup After A Flood Damages Your Crossville Home

1/9/2019 (Permalink)

You can call us any time, and we waste no time in getting to your property to help you dry back out.

Flood Damage Preparation And Cleanup For Your Crossville Home

The number one disaster is flooding, and that includes in Crossville. Even though most homeowners worry about the risk of fire, you might be at a higher risk of flood damage than fire damage. Flooding from storms can happen quickly and leave you unprepared.

There are, however, actions you can take to diminish or prevent flood damage to your Crossville home before a flood happens. If you have endured flooding in your home, you should contact our professional staff at SERVPRO, who have the tools and training needed to get the water out and your home dry and safe again.

You should firstly know what your risks in your area are, and examine your homeowner’s policy. Some do not address floods of any kind, while some cover particular situations or kinds of water damage. Speak with your agent for clarification and make sure you are covered. In the event of flooding, SERVPRO techs help you speak with your insurance agency so you can focus on your family.

Call a professional to help you elevate all your equipment in the home. Your water heater, furnace, generators, air conditioner or other permanent equipment, can be raised higher than predicted flood levels to help protect them if flooding occurs.

You can also keep sandbags on hand to help divert landslides and water during severe storms. Keep some building materials around as well so you can board up your home and make fast fixes afterward, like plastic sheeting, plywood, nails, lumber, and shovels.

Create and rehearse an evacuation route and do not forget to include any pets in this. Ensure all of your family members know how to shut off utilities and plan a meetup spot in the instance you become separated. Packing an emergency kit with medications, necessary paperwork, and any essential items is also an excellent plan in case you have to evacuate your property quickly. Become familiar with the flood alert signals for your area.

There are numerous steps you can take to prepare, but in the event of a flood, SERVPRO of Cumberland, Morgan & White Counties is here to help you restore your home in Sparta, Sunbright, or Crab Orchard once the storms subside. You can call us any time you need at (931) 250-5333, and we waste no time in getting to your property to help you dry back out.

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Are You Making These Water Damage Remediation Mistakes in Sparta?

11/18/2018 (Permalink)

If water damage affects your drop ceiling, contact SERVPRO to investigate and effectively remediate any damage.

SERVPRO Helps Sparta Area Homeowners Prepare Against Water Damage

Water damage to your Sparta home can come in a variety of forms. However, nothing is worse than advanced storm systems that can change your life forever. It is essential to protect your home and family against the type of events you do not have the power to control. The point is that water can damage both your home and its contents in a somewhat limited amount of time. So, it benefits you to seek professional help.

We are here to help provide you with the personnel, equipment, and resources that make restoring your area property after water damage in Sparta occurs, easier. Our staff is trained to answer questions, relieve stress, and help you reduce costs associated with getting back on your feet after a storm. You are not alone and do not have to tackle any of these tasks by yourself.

SERVPRO technicians understand how damaging storms can be. Everything in your home made up of wood, paper, construction materials, or electronics take severe damage. When these items get left in standing water for extended periods, things become even worse. Our professionals can remove surface and standing water fast, eliminating exposure and reduce damage to many materials found on your property.

SERVPRO also has the expertise to determine whether your water damage is hazardous to you and your family. We take great care, providing you with water damage restoration services that are specific to your situation. Whether you face biohazardous situations, have mold and mildew exposure, or need a simple water extraction that doesn’t damage your belongings further, we can help.

SERVPRO professionals work diligently to remove excess water from your property. We deploy extraction, dehumidification, drying, cleaning, and decontamination equipment that minimizes your losses. Our technicians understand how water acts and takes the proper steps to get water exposure under control fast.

SERVPRO of Cumberland, Morgan & White Counties services the entire area, including Crossville, Harriman, and Doyle communities. You can depend on our staff of licensed professionals to provide you with the water damage restoration services you need. We make every event, “Like it never even happened.” Call, today. (931) 250-5333

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Reducing Humidity as Part of Flood Damage Mitigation in Lake Tansi

9/16/2018 (Permalink)

When your area experiences flooding after a storm or river overflow, call the technicians at SERVPRO to get the humidity in your home under control.

Team SERVPRO Calculates the Rate to Effectively Remove Moisture From Your Home After Flooding

Flooding that invades a home in Lake Tansi can leave elevated humidity levels behind even after the completion of structural mitigation and restoration tasks. This humidity can continue for months, affecting belongings brought back in after cleaning and deodorization and causing mildew to develop on both old and new materials.
 
The residents can rely on SERVPRO technicians to mitigate their homes from all aspects of flood damage in Lake Tansi, including increased humidity. Our instruments can detect how much water vapor the air holds in a similar way that we measure the moisture content in solid materials. We compare these readings to industry standards or similar materials in your home. When we measure the humidity levels in your residence, we compare these to the air outside.
 
To restore normal humidity, we use dehumidifiers, desiccant machines, and air movers. Our powerful air movers slightly increase the humidity when we point them in the direction of saturated materials, but during a flood damage mitigation project, we direct these machines' airflow in paths that circulate the air throughout the home and then out an open window.
 
A large part of removing the moisture from your house after flooding occurs involves lifting the moisture out of concrete and other materials that retain water. Carpeting and saturated drywall and other wall materials no longer add to the equation after their removal from your home, but moisture can continue hiding in floorboards and wall frames and joists.
 
Measurements of these materials help us know which materials need more attention to maintain an efficient drying pattern. Keeping this in perspective ensures that your home's interior becomes dry more rapidly and uniformly.
 
SERVPRO of Cumberland, Morgan & White Counties works with families in Doyle and Wartburg after disasters like flood damage take their toll. Getting your home back into livable condition, so everything is “Like it never even happened” is important to us, also. Our IICRC-certified technicians are only a phone call away, so whenever you need us, our 24-hour emergency number at (931) 250-5333.

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Managing the Flood Damage in Your Sparta Home

8/1/2018 (Permalink)

When the Water Recedes at Your Sparta Property, Call SERVPRO for Removal and Cleanup

SERVPRO Focuses on Safety Along with Water Removal after Stormwater Intrusion

Living through a flood can be a very stressful period for anyone in Sparta. Having a family to take care of can make things much more unnerving. SERVPRO technicians live in the area and understand your concerns. We can help make things just “Like it never even happened.” for you and your loved ones.

Our technicians earn certifications from the IICRC and can restore your Sparta home back to preloss condition after flood damage takes its toll. Restoring a house includes ensuring that we reduce the pathogen population to safe levels, eliminate the water, silt, and other debris, return moisture levels to normal, and properly dispose of any damaged materials after we remove them.
 
Your home is what you use to protect your family, to gather together with relatives on holidays, and raise your children, so we know how important it is to you. We can help restore any degree of flood damage that affects your property. Removing materials such as water-logged carpeting and pad and wallboard makes room for new contents of the same kind. We discuss which ones you prefer and work with you every step of the way. We want you and your family to be delighted with our work.
 
Cleaning and drying out your home takes time and must proceed in a specific manner. We understand that you want to move back in as soon as possible, but drying things out too quickly can also create problems. This rapid drying is particularly true of wooden steps on stairs and interlocking floorboards. When problems do occur in these situations, we typically try to repair the area, but sometimes a replacement becomes necessary. However, we always keep your finances and overall costs in mind throughout the time we spend working on your residence.
 
We urge you to discuss with us any other areas that require particular attention inside your property that you might have concerns about so we understand how you want us to proceed. We partner with expert companies and general contractors including electricians and appliance specialists who can examine and inspect your household appliances and electrical systems to ensure that everything is in perfect working order before your family using these items. After a damaging water event, all infrastructure systems should be check and verified before use. Correctly restoring every part of your home is crucial to your family members' health and safety.
 
SERVPRO of Cumberland, Morgan & White Counties works in Crab Orchard, Pleasant Hill, and Doyle to assist families after flood damage and other disasters cause problems with their residences. Call us at (931) 250-5333 so we can help your family, too.

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Remediating Flood Damage In Crab Orchard Homes

6/8/2018 (Permalink)

SERVPRO assesses the type of water in a home to create an effective plan for removal.

Types of water found in homes after flood damage

Crab Orchard homeowners deal with many types of flooding. Most water in a home comes from sources like a failed water heater or a split line on a washing machine. When the threat is from outside the home, it can mean an additional set of problems.

Since Crab Orchard flood damage can come from inside and outside sources, SERVPRO technicians are prepared to deal with gray water and black water. Both types are contaminated and present additional precautions and requirements when removing them from home.

Gray water is also called sullage. Usually, it is all wastewater generated in a home that does not contain feces. Often, this water backs up into a home after outside floodwater overwhelms the local storm drains and sewer systems. Sources of gray water include flooding from bath and shower drains, kitchen and bathroom sinks, washing machines, and dishwashers.

If gray water is present, SERVPRO technicians wear protective boots to prevent it from contaminating clothing. Before beginning to remove it, team members spray the surface with a chemical agent to neutralize bacteria that might be on the surface. Our specialists then use a combination of pumps and extraction wands to remove the gray water from the home. If the local sewer system is available, they can pump the water directly into it.

Blackwater contains or is thought to contain, feces and other contaminants which means a high probability of even more harmful bacteria and disease-causing pathogens. Sources of black water include water from creeks and rivers which crested their banks and backed-up sewers which were pushed into the home by floodwater. Extreme flooding can also disturb septic systems, which can send hundreds of gallons of contaminated water into a home.

If a SERVPRO team leader even suspects there is black water in the home, every technician dons a protective suit, boots, and even a breathing mask if needed. They spray the surface of the water and all nearby property with an anti-bacterial agent to reduce the risk of any pathogens and other bacteria. Blackwater is not considered safe to pump directly into a sewer system, so our restoration team brings in a tank truck to receive all water they remove from the home.

Removing flood water and remediating the damage can a time-consuming and challenging task. Our goal at SERVPRO of Cumberland, Morgan & White Counties is to reduce the property damage and health risk of contaminated floodwater by quickly removing it from your home. If you need our services, call us today at (931) 250-5333. We are here for you.

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Making Preparations To Deal With Flood Damage In Your Sparta Area Home

2/14/2018 (Permalink)

SERVPRO Helps Storm Damaged Properties in the Sparta Area

The Emergency READY Profile Plan Offered by SERVPRO Helps You Prepare for Storm Incidents

Flash floods often occur in every region of the United States as a result of massive rainfall or rapid thaw of winter snow. Sparta city drains, dams or levees can fail, causing events that maybe no one has prepared to overcome.  

There are many low-lying areas near river beds or coastlines, sections where predominant surfaces lead to extensive flood damage in your Sparta home. Water from flash floods can severely damage structures in its path. All it takes is 2-ft of fast-moving floodwater to sweep vehicles away, knock trees over, or level buildings.
 
Flash floods rarely come with a warning, making preparations necessary to protect your family and property. It helps to create and practice an evacuation plan for every member of your household. Make sure that everyone understands their role, knows where to go, and take the proper steps to protect contents and personal belongings you may have to leave behind. Request a free consultation from SERVPRO to offer our ERP, Emergency READY Profile Plan that can mitigate damages by being as prepared as possible.

Since flooding often leads to the possibility of both electrical and fire damage, ensure that every adult in your home knows how to turn off the primary gas, water, and electric services. Always make sure to contact your insurance company to update your flood damage insurance policy, and contact a trusted restoration company, like SERVPRO, for assistance preparing and restoring your property.
Take a complete inventory of personal belongings, contents, and valuable items in your home. Store your insurance policies, deeds, and relevant documents such as your property records or vehicle ownership papers in a safety deposit box located on an upper floor to help them survive any size event.  

We strongly suggest utilizing our ERP Plan to have your valuables, documents, and much more secure. Make preparations before storms get out of hand, store lawn furniture, outdoor hoses, awnings, or barbeque equipment. Do your yearly pruning, keep tree branches or shrubbery under control, maintain your eves and downspouts, keep on top of anything that might cause problems during heavy winds or rain.  

Contact SERVPRO of Cumberland, Morgan & White Counties for access to IICRC-industry certified technicians, 24-hours a day, throughout the area including Lake Tansi and Doyle. We provide quality cleanup and restoration services you can trust. (931) 250-5333

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Sustaining Flood Damage in Sparta is a Situation from which Your Family Can Recover

1/30/2018 (Permalink)

Flood damage can leave you stressed and not knowing what to do next, call SERVPRO for expert remediation services.

The Sooner You Call SERVPRO, the Better the Results

Flooding, to many people in Sparta, is an unwanted aspect of the warmer days during the end of Winter and the beginning of substantial showers during Spring. To add to the complications involved in preparing for such catastrophes, floodplains frequently change.

Residents in Sparta may not realize how horrific flood damage can affect a home until it happens to them. Every inch of your home's floor becomes invisible, replaced by a watery blanket. In this blanket of water, debris such as sticks, small animals, fish, garbage, and other things float around. As the water recedes, some of these things become wedged into the small areas of your home, under furniture, behind doors, up against walls, and many other places. Removing these foreign items helps give homeowners a sense of control again, but anyone engaging in this should proceed cautiously.

At SERVPRO, we know how to help by guiding homeowners through the entire process. Many people who call because of the floodwaters in their home cannot hide the level of anxiety they feel. We help calm people with facts and reassurances. Our IICRC certified technicians can help your family recover much of what seems lost. Because the materials vary widely inside your home, from building materials to personal belongings and household furnishings, we also use many different methods to restore homes and the contents of those homes.

Because we work as quickly as possible in restoring your home, your family can soon return to normal, everyday living. Routines help decrease stress, so we know their absence can harm your children, and we would like to prevent this from happening. We gain a tremendous amount of satisfaction in handing a child a favorite stuffed toy they thought disappeared forever.

SERVPRO of Cumberland, Morgan & White Counties wants to help your family regain the lives you thought had changed forever. Contact us at our local number, (931) 250-5333, for the latest in technology and an experienced crew who can help mitigate any level of flood damage safely and efficiently.

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Tracking Excess Moisture After Flood Damage in Crossville

10/2/2017 (Permalink)

Hidden Moisture After Flooding in Crossvile Calls for SERVPRO Inspection and Abatement

SERVPRO Uses Measuring Devices for On-Going Flood Damage Scoping

Floods are often among the most difficult disasters to clean up thanks to their far-reaching and costly consequences. Floodwaters in Crossville can seep into the deepest nooks and crannies of your home, causing severe structural damage over time.

Finding hidden pockets of moisture and liquid water is equally important as repairing the initial effects of flood damage in your Crossville home, as these pockets may go undetected for years at a time until their effects are so pronounced as to be impossible to ignore. SERVPRO technicians are armed with an array of tools to help find pockets of moisture in your home and determine for certain whether or not the environment is stable.

Moisture Sensors
Hand-held moisture sensors are used in Crossville flood damage jobs by our technicians to find pockets of moisture hidden in walls, floors, and furniture. Even after our thorough drying process, some moisture can remain, and these devices allow us to hunt down and eliminate the last vestiges of water in your home. Once we find signs of moisture in an area, our technicians then create a plan to address the problem, be it a simple air-drying solution or more thorough drying process involving the best technology SERVPRO has to offer.
 
Moisture Meters
Moisture meters are used on wet materials to determine exact moisture contents of the material. Using this data, we can plot out moisture patterns across the room and determine our approach to the solution. These devices are critical for the successful implementation of air movers, devices that create powerful wind currents in a specific direction and pattern.
 
Thermohygrometers
Thermo-hygrometers are used both for tongue twisters and to measure atmospheric conditions in your home. These devices allow us to pinpoint exact readings of temperature and humidity, providing valuable information on how effective our dehumidification process is. Keeping track of humidity is essential, as higher readouts may lead to oxidation of metals and allow for mold growth.
 
SERVPRO of Cumberland, Morgan & White Counties is ready around the clock to respond to calls for help from residents. Call us as soon as possible at (931) 250-5333.

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