How Disaster May Strike Your Business | SERVPRO® of North Fort Worth

6/16/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of North Fort Worth is your local commercial disaster team. Contact us to learn more about our commercial damage restoration services.

Local businesses are the heart of our community. We get a lot from these local organizations, whether it’s the one you work for or the one you visit every day for their services.

But every year, we hear about unfortunate incidents in which the businesses we care about are destroyed by natural disasters.

Each year in the United States, natural disasters cost billions in repair. Over the last five years, the NCEI reported that our country has suffered an annual average of approximately $153 billion worth of damage. This figure will only climb as the years pass and natural disasters become more frequent.

Fort Worth is regularly affected by severe weather like tornadoes, flooding and hail storms. In 2000, Fort Worth experienced a deadly tornado that cost $400 million in damages. During this fatal tornado, a Fort Worth restaurant owner’s business was demolished.

As a business owner, the best approach to protect your company from the effects of these costly emergencies is to take action within your workplace. Learn about all the ways disaster can infiltrate your business and how to prepare for it.

Water Damage

Water damage is a risk that many businesses may face. Leaks from appliances or plumbing cause mold or infrastructure damage quickly, and water can also infiltrate your facility as a result of flooding caused by severe rain or overflowing rivers.

Leaks that develop over time can cause foundation problems. Even a minor pipe leak can ruin ceilings and floors. Inspect your building for any signs of moisture or discoloration and have the underlying cause repaired as soon as possible to avoid expensive downtime.

Flash floods can occur unexpectedly, causing problems both inside and outside your building. Water can cause damage to your inventory, expensive machinery and any other valuable assets in your business.

You can slow the flow of floodwater by strategically landscaping your property. It is also important to seal up any cracks or gaps that may serve as entry points for water around your windows, doors and walls. Consider raising HVAC equipment and electrical installations above ground level to keep floodwaters at a distance.

Storm Damage

Storm hazards frequently ruin businesses. These terrible disasters rip through facilities every year, causing structural damage, wrecking machinery, and destroying precious merchandise. Even minor storms create power outages and can send debris flying, causing an array of problems for your business.

These storms can generate strong winds. Most storms produce winds of around 10 to 45 mph, but strong storms can produce winds of over 100 mph. Storms of this magnitude can tear the roof off your facility, exposing the interior materials and causing complete wall collapse.

Fortunately, there are solutions to protect your commercial property from these weather threats. Install impact-resistant doors and high-impact glass to preserve your company’s interior. Check your roof for damage on a regular basis and trim any overgrown branches near your building to avoid them from breaking off and damaging it.

Make sure you are also informed of your local weather risks. Some places are more vulnerable to threats such as flash flooding and severe winds, so understanding what to expect based on where your business is located is important.

Know Who to Call

The last thing any business owner wants is for an emergency to occur without being prepared for it in advance. Preparing your facility for these events before they occur could save your company from costly repairs.

Our team specializes in these areas of destruction, so we can handle any emergency that may arise for your company. We provide emergency services ²⁴⁄₇, so any restoration your commercial property requires can begin as soon as you call.

If you have experienced damage to your business or want to learn more about our commercial damage restoration services, contact us today. We’re here to act fast, ²⁴⁄₇.

If Water Damage Affects Your Business Call SERVPRO of North Fort Worth

4/10/2022 (Permalink)

At SERVPRO of North Fort Worth, we are your local water damage experts. Call us for assistance anytime.

When you are the owner and manager of a business, one thing you dread is interruptions to the daily routine of your business. If your place of business is affected by water damage, you have a lot of concerns. Whether the faucet has been left running, a supply line has broken, or heavy rains caused water from the flower beds to flood into your office, you already know that the next few days will not be routine. Call your local water damage experts at SERVPRO of North Fort Worth. Our team will immediately get to work to mitigate the damage, place drying equipment to dry the wet materials, clean up the mess, and minimize the interruption to your business. Your business will be back to the normal routine in no time. We have crews available 24/7. We can also assist if you have concerns of possible mold damage. SERVPRO of North Fort Worth also offers reconstruction services. Let us take care of everything, so you can run your business.

Are You Prepared for Disaster to Strike Your Business? | SERVPRO® of North Fort Worth

2/22/2022 (Permalink)

If the day comes where your business is hit with disaster or emergency, you can rest assured SERVPRO of North Fort Worth will be there to help.

Running a business requires a full-time commitment in addition to an infinite after hours to-do list, resulting in a role that is more equivalent to an overtime job. It’s reasonable that you’re carrying a heavy load. It’s really a lot of work from recruitment, bookkeeping, inventory management, and advertising, among many other things.

And if you are not prepared for the worst-case scenario, you risk jeopardizing all of your great accomplishments. You’ve worked really hard to reach this point, and that is about as compelling of an incentive as you could imagine for doing all that is possible to secure your business’ survival in the aftermath of a tragedy.

Reopening a company after a fire, severe storm or other natural catastrophe can be overwhelming, and a lot times impossible. According to FEMA, 40% of small businesses permanently close after a disaster, with a significant proportion of those that do reopen closing again within a year.

Having a plan for what to do in the case of a catastrophic incident might be the difference between survival and failure. Indeed, three-quarters of small businesses in the United States do not have a disaster plan. It’s logical that businesses who have a plan in place will have a better chance of recovery. So, how can you design a disaster recovery strategy that is effective for your business?

SERVPRO of North Fort Worth supports companies like yours with disaster planning by building a customized Emergency Ready Plan that is suited to a business’ unique objectives, location and specialization. If you have a strategy, you may minimize needless delays by being prepared for a disaster.

Disasters are very tough to recover from. Take advantage of the opportunity to prepare for a disaster in advance of its occurrence. We’re here immediately to help you with your Emergency Ready Plan.

When your business is ready to prioritize planning and safety to prevent extended downtime, contact SERVPRO to get the Emergency Ready Plan underway from the folks who know all there is to know about disaster and recovery.

Spotless Facilities for Businesses of All Kinds | SERVPRO® of North Fort Worth

10/19/2021 (Permalink)

Are you ready to have the cleanest business in town? Contact SERVPRO of North Fort Worth for all your cleaning needs.

When homeowners are faced with damage from fires, floods or other disasters, they know to make the call to SERVPRO for fast, complete recovery.

And business owners know that when troubles befall their businesses, they can take advantage of the same incredible services to get them up and running again.

But did you know there’s a way for us to help business owners at any time, not simply when there’s a disaster? Let’s talk about taking your cleaning game up to the next level.

Commercial Services for Businesses of Any Size

Every business wants a clean feeling and a safe environment, and the state of your facility communicates a lot to your customers as well. That’s why we offer custom cleaning and sanitation for businesses of all types, such as:

Retail shops and grocery stores. Wherever goods and products are being sold, we can help shop owners and department store managers present a bacteria-free experience for teams and shoppers.

Schools, stadiums and arenas. Even regular school desk cleanings are only getting half the bacteria off of desks and high-touch areas. SERVPRO can help you provide a safe environment for learning and athletic activity.

Hospitals and healthcare facilities. Doctors’ offices, nursing homes and hospitals need a special kind of clean to protect patients and staff, and we can give them a safe, bacteria-free space that fosters healing and care.

Hotels, resorts and convention centers. Where people are bustling, attention to sanitation is a priority to keep guests safe. No matter the size, we can keep things sanitized for guests and staff.

Restaurants and food distributors. Whether you’re packing, shipping or serving food, we can make sure your facilities are spotless and hygienic.

Apartment complexes, high rises and business parks. Whether your tenants are individual renters or other businesses, they’ll appreciate you making their health and safety a priority.

Business owners lose $260 billion per year because of employees taking sick days or slowing down as they power through illness at work. With our help, you can cut down on those numbers while simultaneously providing a safer, healthier environment in which to work, shop or learn.

When you’re ready to have the cleanest business in town, we’re ready to help. Contact your local SERVPRO to get the pros working on the cleaning so you can work on the work.

Creating Confidence in a Post-Pandemic Business Environment | SERVPRO® of North Fort Worth

6/28/2021 (Permalink)

If your business has sanitation and cleaning needs, get in touch with the SERVPRO of North Fort Worth team.

With major metro areas like DFW finally gaining significant ground in the area of COVID-19 recovery, hopes are high that “real life” is back to stay, and business owners are highly anticipating a bounceback in the economy as well.

But as customers come back to physical locations and employee teams return to on-site tasks, it’s up to business owners to ensure that their stores and offices are safe environments in which to shop and work.

That’s why your business needs to be Certified: SERVPRO® Cleaned.

Get Certified: SERVPRO® Cleaned

The Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned program uses cutting-edge biohazard solutions and technologies far beyond typical cleaning and janitorial services to give your customers confidence and security. By removing worries about sanitation, we can give your teams and patrons peace of mind about returning to your business without having to worry about potential contagious diseases of any kind, not just the coronavirus.

What makes this program so unique? It’s the three C’s:

Consult. We’ll work together to come up with a custom plan that fits the unique needs of your business context. It helps that SERVPRO of North Fort Worth is locally owned and operated, so we are already accustomed to many of the unique sanitation needs of Texas.

Clean. Once we have a plan in place, we’ll get to work giving your building the kind of clean your customers and employees will notice and appreciate. We’ll be armed with proprietary, cutting-edge cleaning solutions that are already being used to combat deadly threats like anthrax and MRSA. Your building will receive a complete cleaning that meets or surpasses the strictest CDC guidelines. And this clean goes way beyond COVID-19 protection—our unique combination of technology and methodology is a devastating one-two punch to deadly viruses and contagions of all kinds.

Certify. Now you can display the Shield. The Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned shield signifies to customers and employees before they ever set foot in your business that you care about their health and well-being, and that will instill in them the confidence to shop without hesitation and work without fear.

If you’re ready to get serious about sanitation and have your business Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned, get in touch today to get the best team in cleanup and restoration on your side.

What Business Owners Need to Know About Opening Up Now in Fort Worth | SERVPRO® of North Fort Worth

4/3/2021 (Permalink)

If you need cleaning assistance at your business, we’re here. Contact SERVPRO of North Fort Worth to learn more.

We serve the Fort Worth community by helping homeowners and business owners restore their property after a disaster strikes. But we also want to support other business owners in their efforts to succeed, too.

If you’re a business owner, we want you to know how important the services and jobs you provide are to all of us. We know your business is important to you personally, too. If you’re like most entrepreneurs, you’ve done a lot of work to get to where you are now.

Even the most detailed plan can’t predict everything, though. Over the past year, we’ve been dealing with the unpredictable challenges that stemmed from the global COVID-19 pandemic. It has changed how most of us interact with clients, add value and meet our customers’ needs.

Many businesses have already opened their doors again or found ways to serve their customers digitally. Regardless of how you and your employees are moving forward, you can find help and resources for your situation.

Resources to Help You Navigate Uncertain Times

Your customers and community want you to be a success. Resources and tools with information about business loans and tips, advice, and more are available from sources you can trust.

Keeping your business clean is vital now, too.

We’re available at any time to help you get your business clean and prepared for customers. That means a team of experts will use the latest technology to ensure your business is safe for everyone.

Here’s a closer look at what we can do:

First, we’ll consult with you about ways to help you clean and prepare your business.

Next, a team of experts will clean your space using our proprietary EPA-Approved Hospital-Grade cleaning solutions. Plus, we use cleaning and decontamination standards directly from the CDC.

When we’re finished, you can rest assured that you’re ready to be open for business.

If you need cleaning assistance at your business, we’re here. We have crews who are available ²⁴⁄₇ in the event of an emergency. Contact us at any time at 817-232-3333 to learn more about our cleaning services and how we can help you.

Guiding Fort Worth Businesses Through Disaster Restoration l SERVPRO® of North Fort Worth

3/18/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of North Fort Worth knows the commercial restoration process inside and out. Here are some tips in choosing the right restoration company.

As a Fort Worth community member, we want local businesses to succeed and thrive—even after a disaster.

So our team has pulled together some of the information and advice they need to ensure their companies can be quickly and efficiently restored after a fire, flood or another natural disaster.

Walking Through the Restoration Process

Here are some of our team’s best advice members can offer to help local business owners through the steps to restore their business after a fire, flood or other natural disasters:

Don’t forget to let your disaster plan guide you. It can be hard to focus after your business is damaged. You can use your disaster plan to help you move forward. Review your list and follow the steps you laid out before the disaster.

Take photos and an inventory. Before you start cleaning up, take plenty of pictures of the damage and make a thorough list of any destroyed, damaged or lost items. If you can, add their values, too. Photos and lists are the type of information your insurance company will need.

Look for ways to help your employees. The people who work in your business will be affected by the disaster, too. Look for resources to help through organizations like the Small Business Administration (SBA).

Keep the people who matter to your business in the loop. Don’t neglect reaching out to your suppliers, your employees, your customers and your community..

Be strategic when you’re selecting your partners. Working with a trusted restoration resource in the community can ensure the work is done right—and that your business is back to its original state before you open your doors again.

If your business is damaged due to fire, water or any other cause, you can always count on us for restoration assistance. We have crews who are available ²⁴⁄₇ in the event of an emergency. Contact us at any time to learn more about our restoration services and how we can help you.

What to do when Sewage affects your Fort Worth Business

1/20/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of North Fort Worth technicians are fully trained in water restoration as well as cleaning and disinfecting services.

Sewage? What should you do? Panic? Shout?

Imagine you arrive at your business tomorrow morning and immediately notice the disturbing sight and foul odor of raw sewage and contaminated water on the floor. Unfortunately, back-ups happen. It could be due to a plumbing issue, a result of work on the city sewer system, or even vandalism.

First, stay out of affected areas as much as possible and avoid contact with contaminated surfaces. Don’t walk through the wet areas or touch items that appear contaminated.

Limit the air movement in the building. Don’t use the HVAC system or set up fans to dry the wet areas. Contaminants can become airborne and spread to unaffected surfaces and to other rooms.

Call SERVPRO of North Fort Worth at 817-232-3333 so we can get a crew dispatched to your location, start on clean up right away, and minimize interruption to your business.