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We Help Limit Business Interruption

1/25/2022 (Permalink)

Containment as an aide to the remediation process. We set up this containment at a local medical facility to facility the drying process and limit business interruption.

When your business is essential and really whose is not, and continued operation while recovering from any size smoke, fire or water disaster is important to you; SERVPRO of Wayne and South Lackawanna Counties is "here to help".

Pictured is a medical facility which suffered water damage. It was paramount to them to remain in operation taking care of their patients while the damage was remediated. Our SERVPRO technicians were able to isolate the damage and set up containment separating the damaged area from the undamaged. Containment also facilitates the drying process. By keeping the heat isolated it speeds up the drying process.

The containment will also add an extra level of safety by keeping both staff and the patients away from the affected areas. Safety is always paramount to our team especially when the business continues to operate.

Commercial Kitchen Fire

1/20/2022 (Permalink)

Stove fire A plastic bread basket was left on this burner causing a smoky kitchen fore at a local restaurant.

SERVPRO of Wayne and South Lackawanna Counties has the experience and expertise to handle any size damage. Pictured is a recent kitchen fire at a local restaurant. Luckily the hood vent fire suppressant system  was able to exhaust the fire before it could spread, however the chemical residue as well as the smoke damage needs to be addressed by a professional restoration company.

Professional companies like SERVPRO of Wayne and South Lackawanna Counties are needed in eating and drinking establishments to ensure the property is safe and clean. Knowing what needs to be restored and what needs to be discarded is very important when dealing with public eating establishments.

Luckily we were called early and were able to reduce this business owners downtime since his restaurant is a neighborhood staple and they are counting on us to get them re-open.

Commercial Large Loss

1/7/2022 (Permalink)

Any disaster can be devastating. Whether it be to a home or a commercial property. However, commercial smoke, fire and water damage is often extensive simply because of the size of some of the building. Multiple floors and/or multiple units can create a challenge to any clean up company.

So what makes SERVPRO the premier commercial large loss restoration company? Well put simply its the training we receive and the ability to call upon other franchise for additional labor or our corporate large loss teams.

On many losses we have the capability to call upon a neighboring franchise for support. The benefit here is that we are using trained personnel instead of temporary laborers. Having IICRC certified crew chiefs ensures proper drying and cleaning techniques.

Our large loss commercial teams specialize in extreme disasters and storm issues. They roll in the tractor trailers full of drying and cleaning equipment which many companies do not have the luxury of.

If your commercial property experiences a disaster, call the professionals at SERVPRO of Carbondale/Clarks Summit/Old Forge to limit business interruption and ensure proper restoration.

Commercial Cleaning Capabilities

8/3/2021 (Permalink)

cleaning We have completed numerous commercial cleanings of manufacturing facilities.

Is you commercial building a little too big to clean on your own?

As a specialty cleaning company, we do more than just smoke, fire and water cleanup and restoration. Commercial, manufacturing and industrial cleaning are additional direct services that SERVPRO provides. Whether it be a one time top/down clean to a scheduled preventive maintenance program we can utilize our labor force when you cannot.

Using our trained technicians and specialized equipment we are able to provide a top down terminal clean to any facility. Whether it be a plant shut down for a yearly go-through or a quarterly upkeep, we can handle it all. We provide the labor force when yours is just not large enough.
SERVPRO is Lackawanna Counties premier specialty cleaning company. From carpets to catastrophes, we do it all. If your plant or manufacturing facility requires a specialized cleaning company, call us at (570) 235-1646.

Being Prepared in an Emergency is Key

8/3/2021 (Permalink)

Sprinkler damage Acting fast is a situation like this is key to recovery.

It only takes a few minutes for the devastating effects of a broken sprinkler line to cause havoc for any business. This water damage to a hotel occurred in less than 5 minutes and if it was not for the quick response of the employees, it would have been much worse.

This hotel had a SERVPRO emergency readiness plan (ERP) and the employees knew where and how to shut off the water. While there was certainly a disruption to the business, they were able to remain open and operate while SERVPRO did the rest. Partnerships which develop through ERPs allow for a better response from employees and allow a business to get back up and running faster. Speed to any emergency is the key and SERVPRO is faster to any disaster.

Positive partnerships are another reason SERVPRO is the area's leader in smoke, fire and water damage cleanup and restoration. We understand the need for an immediate response even when we are extremely inundated due to the weather. We pride ourselves on the emergency response and understand that any disruption to a business is problematic.

Commercial Services

6/2/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO When you are in need of a specialty cleaning company for your commercial property call the brand you can trust at (570) 969-9470.

SERVPRO of Wayne and South Lackawanna Counties as part of the SERVPRO Industries families comes as an industry leader in the cleanup and restoration of smoke, fire and water disasters. When you hire us, you are getting a brand you know and trust. We serve commercial properties as well. 

The Wayne and South Lackawanna Counties is held to certain high standards such as being an IICRC certified company, having our employees trained and screened, on-going company training to be a qualified franchise. This is in addition to the standards our insurance partners hold us too so that we remain a preferred vendor.

So when you hire SERVPRO of Wayne and South Lackawanna Counties you can rest assured that we are sending qualified employees into your home or office and that we will treat it as our own. When you are in need of a specialty cleaning company call the brand you can trust at (570) 969-9470.

Specialty Cleaning

12/28/2020 (Permalink)

cleaning before and after Nicotine cleaning at an apartment building.

The nicotine in tobacco that stains skin and teeth also leaves the same stains on walls. Houses inhabited by smokers may have brown or yellow stains or streaks on the walls from years of cigarette smoke.

Due to changes in federal law many apartment complexes were required to go non-smoking but this brought a new problem, nicotine stained walls and ceilings. To make matters worse during federal inspections, property managers were also required to deal with these issues in order to meet requirements. Companies like SERVPRO have the specialized cleaning agents and expertise to address these issues.

As the area's leading specialty cleaning company, SERVPRO does more than just smoke, fire and water cleanup and restoration. Did you know that we can safely clean trauma and crime scenes? Sewer backups or any bio-hazard situation. Our motto is that if you don't want to or can't safely clean it...we can and will! SERVPRO is an emergency services company responding to disaster cleanups 24/7. Call us if your home or business has a situation which requires a specialty cleaning company at (570) 235-1646.

Reduced Interruption of Business

12/1/2020 (Permalink)

after hours response SERVPRO responded to this water loss on a Saturday evening.

One of our primary goals when helping commercial property owners recover from a smoke, fire or water disaster is to respond 24/7 with the express goal of reducing business interruption. The quicker we are able to begin the mitigation process the less time the business needs to remain down. Less downtime, less lost revenue.

SERVPRO was called to a apartment building fire in Scranton. We responded once the fire was extinguished and were able to begin the process of making the structure safe by extracting all the standing water and removing all potential hazards making the building safe for the tenants to return.

Ensuring a safe environment is one of our primary goals and the first thing we do at any disaster site. In this incidence, once the water was extracted and drying equipment set up we were then able began mitigating the smoke and soot damage. The loss of revenue was reduced due to our certified technicians quick and professional work.

Large Industrial Cleaning

10/30/2020 (Permalink)

commercial clean An industrial cleaning job

As a specialty cleaning company, industrial cleaning is one direct service we offer. In a manufacturing facility we will do a through top down of the entire facility. Ceiling, walls, floors as well as equipment is our specialty. Using SERVPRO's exclusive green products, not only will the machines be clean the facility will have a fresh odor. No job is too big and we can get the equipment necessary to even reach high ceilings. When can clean ducts and commercial dryer vents as well.

So when your manufacturing facility is in need of a top down scrub, call SERVPRO of Wayne and South Lackawanna Counties at 570-235-1646, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre areas premier specialty cleaning company 24 hours a day 7 days per week. We help make it "Like it never even happened."

Commercial: Dryer Duct Cleaning

9/9/2020 (Permalink)

Pollutants like dust, pet hair and mold spores can travel throughout your business through your air duct system hindering the quality of the air you breath. SERVPRO uses a portable system of whips and brushes to thoroughly clean and deodorize your ducts. We place the HVAC system under negative air pressure to ensure that all the pollutants are removed and captured through a hepa filter. A clean duct system improves the indoor air quality and reduces allergens and odors from spreading through your home or business.

As a fire restoration company, SERVPRO understands the dangers of clogged dryer ducts. We offer dryer duct preventive maintenance programs for commercial property owners and managers throughout the area. We can scheduled regular dryer duct cleaning to reduce the risk of dryer fires. This will also improve your dryer's efficiency. Why worry when we can worry for you. Call us today to talk about a preventive maintenance program in Luzerne and Lackawanna County. (570) 235-1646

Commercial Cleaning Services

8/27/2020 (Permalink)

clean Call us for all your cleaning needs.

Cleaning and restoring commercial properties requires a unique blend of training, experience, and equipment. SERVPRO has the resources and expertise to give you excellent results while minimizing the disruption to your business. We can help make it “Like it never even happened.”
SERVPRO responds quickly to your fire, water, or mold damage emergency, 24 hours a day. Whether the damage occurs in a small business building or a big box store, we have the training, experience, and equipment to handle the situation. Our national network of 1,800 franchises gives us access to personnel and resources to respond to any size restoration emergency.
Whether your need is removing an odor problem or deep-cleaning flooring or carpets, you can depend on SERVPRO to get the job done right the first time. We’ll respond promptly and make your work space look its very best.
For more information regarding our commercial cleaning services in the area call us at (570) 235-1646.

Broken Pipe at Commercial Facility

7/30/2020 (Permalink)

pipe break An underground water pipe ruptures causing flooding throughout the 100,000 sq ft. facility.

When an underground water pipe ruptured under this manufacturing facility water flooded all 100,000sq ft. SERVPRO was called to help mitigate the water disaster and limit business interruption. With the help of our local SERVPRO franchises we were able to do enough extracting and drying to at least allow the business to operate on a limited basis the following day.
Water damage this extensive is certainly disruptive and calls for professional mitigation. The water was a category 3 which brings on health concerns and SERVPRO has the training and equipment to safely dry and restore this facility.
SERVPRO was on-site within 2 hours to begin the assessment and have been working three shifts to ensure that the business interruption is minimized. Emergency services is just one reason that SERVPRO is the leading smoke, fire and water cleanup and restoration company.
As a locally owned and operated business, SERVPRO is close by and ready to respond to your flood or water damage emergency.

Commercial Air Duct Cleaning

3/18/2020 (Permalink)

Duct Cleaning Commercial air duct cleaning.

Commercial Air Duct Cleaning

Why is it important to have my air systems cleaned?

Clean HVAC systems perform more efficiently to decrease energy costs. Well-maintained mechanical components last longer, reducing costly HVAC system repairs. Businesses with employees affected by indoor air pollution may see a reduction in employee downtime/sick days. This results in increased productivity!

A clean HVAC system is very important in an apartment complex as well. Tenant retention is higher in buildings with good indoor air quality. Tenants perceive value in a building with proper air system maintenance.

Every building and air system is unique so call the professionals 24 hours a day, 7 days per week at 570-235-1646 for an estimate. SERVPRO of Wayne and South Lackawanna Counties is serving all of Lackawanna and Wayne counties.

Holiday Shut-Downs Equal Manufacturing Maintenance Time

12/18/2019 (Permalink)

A SERVPRO employee in a sicissor lift cleaning dust from a rafter at a Scranton plastic manufacturer. A SERVPRO employee utilizing a scissor lift to clean plastic extrusion from the rafters as part of an overall cleaning project.

The last week in December is a common time for many manufacturing facilities to undergo plant shut downs to reward employees with time off for the holidays; however they are also a great time to complete those necessary time consuming cleaning and maintenance tasks. This is where a specialty cleaning company like SERVPRO of Wayne and South Lackawanna Counties is most busy.

As a specialty cleaning company we have the trained employees and necessary equipment and cleaning agents to handle large cleaning projects like a manufacturing facility. Utilizing our employees allows the facility to provide the much needed time off for their employees and still complete tasks like high ceilings, HVAC ducts, industrial or top/down cleanings to keep the plant clean, safe and in insurance compliance.

When your facility needs an cleaning overall, call the company that has the  experience to do it at (570) 969-2470. 

Manufacturing Cleaning

12/12/2019 (Permalink)

A SERVPRO employee in a scissor lift cleaning a high ceiling at a local manufacturing facility SERVPRO of Wayne and South Lackawanna Counties has the trained employees and specialized equipment to clean high ceilings.

Does your manufacturing facility have a shut down for the holidays? Are you planning a detailed cleaning of the production area? How about a high ceiling cleaning or an industrial cleaning of your equipment? Did you know that SERVPRO of Wayne and South Lackawanna Counties has the specialized labor force and equipment to handle any size clean.

The holiday season is a common time for these types of projects and SERVPRO of Wayne and South Lackawanna Counties is busy partnering with several local facilities to help them begin 2020 with a bright and dust free production area.

Our specialize cleaning crew just recently completed a high ceiling clean and paint for a Scranton cold storage facility and we are ready to begin helping a plastic company meet both insurance and corporate requirements of a dust free work area.

Its still not too late to contact SERVPRO of Wayne and South Lackawanna Counties for a free estimate of your manufacturing cleaning needs. Allow us to give your team the holiday off and lets a professional cleaning company spruce up your facility. 

Odor Control

10/11/2019 (Permalink)

A hydroxyl generator (piece of specialized equipment) in a basement to help eliminate odors from a sewer backup. A hydroxyl generator in the Scranton basement to help eliminate the odor from a sewer backup. Specialized equipment sets us apart.

This morning SERVPRO of Wayne and South Lackawanna Counties was called to a local school district to assess an odor concern. The key to any odor is naturally removing the source which we determined to be a fish tank in a class room. Apparently it was "cleaned" but the odor lingers.

After assessing the situation our certified technicians recommended that the tank be removed to eliminate the source. After which, we fogged the classroom with a deodorant. Fogging allows the deodorant to permeate all the nooks and crannies of the room as well as the porous ceiling tiles which can retain the smell. The final step was to place a hydroxyl generator as a means to kill the remaining odor molecules to ensure the smell dissipates.

Our unique training and specialized equipment gives SERVPRO of Wayne and South Lackawanna Counties the ability to tackle any odor concerns. if your home or business is experiencing a stubborn odor issue, call the odor control experts. We help make it "Like it never even happened." 

Certified High Ceiling Company

10/11/2019 (Permalink)

A SERVPRO employees in a scissor lift cleaning a high ceiling High ceiling cleaning of a plastics manufacturing facility in Scranton. We employee certified lift employees for these jobs.

As winter approaches, many manufacturing companies schedule a plant shut for overall cleaning and maintenance. SERVPRO of Wayne and South Lackawanna Counties has partnered with many in the Wayne and Lackawanna County area for such things as high ceiling cleanings, HVAC duct cleaning, machinery cleaning as well as a top-down heavy clean of the facility.

SERVPRO of Wayne and South Lackawanna Counties is an asset to facility managers due to our specialized training, a ready, trained labor force and equipment on hand to tackle these sometimes laborious tasks. Simply put, we have the people, skills and tools needed to get the job done in a timely manner.

If you are scheduling a plant shut down or need a specialized labor force for your facilities cleaning needs, call SERVPRO of Wayne and South Lackawanna Counties, we help make it "Like it never even happened." Proudly serving the Wayne and Lackawanna Counties area.

Nicotine Cleaning-Smoking Room-Preventive Maintenance Plans

10/9/2019 (Permalink)

A wall with half being stained by nicotine the other half cleaned by SERVPRO The before and after of this nicotine stained wall in a smoking room at a Honesdale facility. Preventive maintenance plans save money.

As a specialty cleaning company SERVPRO of Wayne and South Lackawanna Counties encounters some difficult challenges. Nicotine is one of them. It is a very stubborn substance to successfully clean. Anyone who has ever attempted it will attest to it.

What makes it stubborn is its ability to continually bleed through the paint once it is cleaned. Thus a company like SERVPRO of Wayne and South Lackawanna Counties is usually called.

Having the specialized cleaning agents and experienced technicians, we are able to successfully remove the nicotine from walls and ceilings to make the room paint ready. We offer this service to our commercial partners, especially senior living centers, nursing homes or any facility which has a smoking room. Periodic cleaning are highly suggested for both the health of the occupants as well as the health of the structure.

Call SERVPRO of Wayne and South Lackawanna Counties to discuss a preventive maintenance plan for your facilities smoking room.

No Job is too Big

9/29/2019 (Permalink)

SERVPRO truck pulling its trailer filled with equipment to a commercial property for a large loss SERVPRO arriving with a trailer full of air movers and dehues to a multi-floor water disaster in Scranton.

No job is too big for SERVPRO of Wayne and South Lackawanna Counties. Through our partnerships with other SERVPRO franchises or with the help of our corporate Disaster Response Team, we can restore any size disaster. Whether it be a multi-floor water disaster or a wide spread flood, once call can help you get back quicker.

With our partnerships with SERVPRO of Carbondale/Clarks Summit/Old Forge and SERVPRO of Hazleton/Dallas/Harvey's Lake, we now cover a 3 county area and have the necessary amount of trained personnel and equipment ready to tackle any size disaster.

Being able to obtain the required amount of equipment from one company is a big benefit if the times comes. No rental waiting's, no unqualified personnel running jobs; just a single company know for our large loss cleanup and restoration capabilities.