Commercial Restoration

8/6/2024 (Permalink)

SERVPRO® provides commercial restoration and cleaning services.

When a commercial building is hit with damage, it can leave business owners and employees to feel discouraged and worried about the future. This is because disasters can often cause businesses to remain closed for an extended period of time.

Fortunately, SERVPRO® is Here to help 24/7. We can help to take the stress off of our customers by remaining empathetic and understanding. Our team also prioritizes being informative by walking our clients through exactly what services will be performed at their property and the costs that will be associated.

From business properties, schools, and stores to government facilities, hotels and hospitals, our SERVPRO of Columbia team helps get commercial properties up and running again after disasters, bringing peace of mind to those involved. 

Thermal Fogging

8/6/2024 (Permalink)

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

SERVPRO of Columbia performed thermal fogging services at a school after a fire caused smoke and soot damage throughout the building. Thermal fogging allows for a heated deodorizer to be sprayed in fog form to absorb smoke particles and eliminate smoke odors. Similar to the behavior of smoke, the deodorizer fog is able to reach all cracks and crevices and permeate materials such as walls, carpeting and more. This makes it an effective method of deodorization following fire and smoke damage.

SERVPRO of Columbia specializes in helping to make any fire or water disaster seem "Like it never even happened." With trained professionals, specialized equipment and premiere cleaning products, SERVPRO® is Here to help®. SERVPRO of Columbia offers 24-hour emergency services and prioritizes customer satisfaction.

Revived Construction Division has Big Plans for the Future

3/26/2024 (Permalink)

Jason is the Director of Construction at SERVPRO of Columbia.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Consistent Communication

8/2/2023 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Columbia prides itself on positive customer service.

SERVPRO® of Columbia knows that when your residential or commercial property is threatened with damage, it can be a very stressful and unknown time. This is why we make it a priority to communicate with our clients every step of the way. SERVPRO® will provide detailed information to our customers in every step of the restoration process so that our valued customers are never left in the dark. Afterall, having repair teams working on your private property and belongings can come with questions or concerns. 

Beginning with the initial phone call to SERVPRO, our office staff will talk through options and scheduling with the customer. The staff will gather information and let the customer know that SERVPRO is Here to help. A Project Manager will scope the loss and provide an estimate. These managers will also discuss the restoration process with the customer and inform him or her of the work that will need to be done on the property. Our skilled technicians will work to make fire, water or mold damage “Like it never even happened.” Our consistent communication continues through the payment process with our office staff and follow-up conversations.  

Storm Damage? Call SERVPRO.

8/2/2023 (Permalink)

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

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

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

Household Appliance Fires

6/5/2023 (Permalink)

Contact SERVPRO if fire damage occurs at your property.

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

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

Our Reconstruction Team is Here to help

6/5/2023 (Permalink)

SERVPRO is a one-stop shop for restoration and reconstruction jobs.

SERVPRO of Columbia prides itself on its ability to restore residential and commercial spaces following water, fire and mold damage. We have the experts needed to handle a job of this type, yet we also have another important aspect of our team—the reconstruction team. This group of professionals will go in following a restoration job to repair walls, flooring, roofing and more to make your disaster seem “Like it never even happened.” Our reconstruction teams also aid in demolition, remodels and roof tarp and board-up services. Having SERVPRO handle the reconstruction part of a job as well as the restoration can bring you peace of mind as you won't be needing to hire multiple repair teams. Likewise, this will make the job be finished quicker due to team communication, and the insurance claims process will be smoother.

Here to help 24/7

6/5/2023 (Permalink)

Know that SERVPRO is Here to help.

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

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

Carpet Cleaning in Columbia

3/18/2019 (Permalink)

Experience clean carpets in Columbia area.

It is that time of the year again, you know, spring cleaning. We have had a rough winter with freezing rain, sleet, and snow. Have you glanced at your carpet lately? Maintain, protect, and increase the life span of your investment by calling SERVPRO® of Columbia.

Preventative Maintenance

• Vacuum regularly
• Spot removal
• Pilating the carpet
• Change traffic lanes by rearranging furniture
• Use mats to limit soil tracked onto carpet

How Often

Professional carpet cleaning occurrence depends on the following:

• Soil Build-up
• Traffic
• Type
• Color

A good rule of thumb is to have them cleaned every 12 months and before they become saturated with soil.

Schedule

Dirty carpets? Our showcase premier cleaning is the most thorough cleaning method in the industry. Schedule your carpet cleaning with us today and call 573-449-1999for a cleaning backed by state-of-the-art equipment in the Columbia, Centralia, & Ashland area.

Smoke Alarm Safety in Columbia

3/4/2019 (Permalink)

How often do you replace your batteries?

Smoke alarms save lives. This statement is only true, if they are properly installed and maintained. According to Missouri Department of Public Safety, about 540 children (14 and under) die each year from home fires and 80 percent of those children did not have working smoke alarms in the home. What can you do keep your family safe?

Location

• Every Bedroom
• Every level
• Don’t forget basement and attic

Test & Replace

• Monthly by pressing the test button
• Replace batteries every year (daylight saving time)
• Replace unit every 10 years

Additional Tips

• Fire escape plan with two exits
• Practice fire drill
• Interconnect all smoke alarms throughout the home

When fire and water damage take control of your life and home, SERVPRO® of Columbia will help you take it back. We are here to help our neighbors in Columbia, Centralia, and Ashland area.