Seasonal Home Maintenance Tips by SERVPRO® of Pascagoula

1/31/2024 (Permalink)

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Owning a home comes with responsibilities, and one of the most important is regular seasonal maintenance. By taking proactive steps throughout the year, you can keep your home in optimal condition and prevent potential problems. SERVPRO of Pascagoula is here to share some valuable seasonal maintenance tips to help you maintain your home's functionality and comfort.

Spring Maintenance:

1. Inspect Your Roof: Winter weather can take a toll on your roof. Check for missing or damaged shingles, and make any necessary repairs to prevent leaks.

2. Clean Gutters and Downspouts: Remove debris from gutters and downspouts to ensure proper drainage and prevent water damage.

3. Service Your HVAC System: Schedule professional HVAC maintenance to ensure your system operates efficiently during the upcoming hot months.

Summer Maintenance:

1. Monitor Your Lawn and Garden: Keep your lawn well-maintained and address any pests or weeds. Prune trees and shrubs as needed.

2. Check Exterior Paint: Inspect your home's exterior for peeling paint or wood damage. Repaint and repair as necessary to protect against moisture intrusion.

Fall Maintenance:

1. Clean and Inspect Chimney and Fireplace: Before the colder months arrive, have your chimney and fireplace professionally cleaned and inspected.

2. Seal Gaps and Cracks: Examine your home for gaps and cracks in the foundation, walls, and windows. Seal them to prevent drafts and water intrusion.

3. Clean or Replace HVAC Filters: Clean or replace HVAC filters to maintain indoor air quality and system efficiency during heating season.

Winter Maintenance:

1. Inspect Attic Insulation: Ensure your attic has adequate insulation to prevent heat loss. Proper insulation can also help prevent ice dams on your roof.

2. Test Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors: Regularly test and replace batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to keep your family safe.

3. Prevent Frozen Pipes: Insulate exposed pipes and keep your home heated to prevent frozen pipes and potential water damage.

Year-Round Maintenance:

1. Regularly Clean Gutters: Perform gutter maintenance throughout the year to prevent clogs and water damage.

2. Check for Pest Entry Points: Inspect your home for potential pest entry points and seal them to prevent infestations.

3. Schedule Professional Inspections: Periodically hire professionals to inspect your plumbing, electrical systems, and roofing to catch potential issues early.

Regular seasonal maintenance is an essential part of homeownership, helping you protect your investment and maintain a safe and comfortable living environment. By following these maintenance tips from SERVPRO® of Pascagoula, you can reduce the risk of unexpected problems and enjoy your home to the fullest. If you ever encounter any unexpected damage or require assistance with restoration or cleanup, remember that SERVPRO of Pascagoula is here to help.

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Make your home safer for when Spring storms hit

3/4/2021 (Permalink)

Spring is coming to the Gulf Coast! Every year when February rolls over into March, people in Biloxi, Gulfport and Ocean Springs get ready for a new season.

As temperatures get warmer, it’s time to start thinking about family cookouts, trips to the beach to enjoy the sunshine and long, warmer days. Who doesn’t want to daydream about that, especially in the midst of a pandemic?

There’s no doubt that many of us are looking forward to spring. But the warmer season can also bring problems we don’t like to think about. Storm season is coming, too.

And if the storms are severe enough, they can put homeowners in the position of dealing with damage to their homes caused by strong winds and heavy rains.

None of us have the power to stop a storm. But there are things we can do to ensure our home is ready to withstand one.

The Steps to a Safer Home

Add these items to your seasonal to-do list this year:

Inspect your roof for issues. You want to be sure your roof is in good shape if a storm starts hitting. Check for things like missing shingles and signs of leaks. Repair them to keep your home safer.

Don’t leave items around your home unsecured, either Don’t let unsecured furniture or other similar items become tools for wind damage. Trim back trees that need it and secure everything you can.

Check for problem tree limbs. Tree limbs overhanging your home can be a problem because wind damage can bring them down. Remove any limbs hanging over your roof or garage.

Be sure your sump pump works. These aren’t present or needed in every home. But for those that do need it, having a sump pump that’s functioning properly is key. Be sure yours is before it starts raining.

Keep your gutters clean. This step is vital every season. Clean, clear channels are vital to keeping water around your home flowing the right way, instead of causing water damage.

If a fire, flood or any other cause damage to your home, you can always count on us for restoration assistance. We 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

Getting your business ready to open again after a disaster

2/19/2021 (Permalink)

If you’re like most Gulf Coast residents, you’ve learned a lot about the unpredictability of life during the COVID-19 pandemic. After all, no one saw a pandemic coming.

Business owners have been hit particularly hard during the pandemic. They’ve had to search for new ways to operate and connect with customers and manage new and shifting obligations (like transforming the dining room into a virtual classroom).

While most of us had no plans to deal with 2020, diligent business owners always have strategies for dealing with more common disasters, like a fire, destructive storm or flooding.

Having the plans and implementing them in the face of disaster, however, are different things.

We work with business owners all the time, so we know what it takes to get your business up and running again. Here’s some of the best advice we can give business owners facing a restoration scenario.

From Disaster to Reopening

Because we want to help business owners thrived, we’ve pulled together some of the best tips to help you deal with the restoration process:

Don’t forget about your plans. This sounds simple, but it can be challenging to work through your programs after something as jarring as a natural disaster. Remember your plans and why you’ve put them in place. Depending on your business, that may include moving to a backup location.

Assist your employees as you can. Don’t forget this disaster will impact your employees, too. You can reach out to organizations like the Small Business Administration (SBA) for help.

Document and photograph the damage. You’ll want to take photographs before you clean up the damage. You’ll also want to inventory everything that was damaged. Your insurance company will need this vital information, so be prepared to provide it.

Regularly out to critical stakeholders. It’s easier now than it’s ever been to reach out to your suppliers, your employees, your customers and your community. You can use everything from social media and an email list to an old-fashioned phone call.

Work with the right partners.Choose competent professionals to work on your restoration process and repair any of the damage. It will make opening up again easier.

If a fire, flood or any other cause damages your business, 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

For Immediate Service, Call SERVPRO in Pascagoula

8/23/2018 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Biloxi, Ocean Springs, Gulfport, and Pascagoula provides 24-hour emergency service and is dedicated to being faster to any size disaster in Biloxi, Gulfport, Ocean Springs, and Pascagoula. We can respond immediately to your emergency and have the expertise to handle your restoration or cleaning needs.

• 24-Hour Emergency Service
• Faster to Any Size Disaster
• Highly Trained Restoration Technicians
• A Trusted Leader in the Restoration Industry
• Locally Owned and Operated
• Advanced Restoration and Cleaning Equipment

Have Questions? Call Us Today – (228) 475-3473

Residential Services

Whether your home needs emergency flood damage restoration or your upholstery cleaned, you can depend on us.  Our technicians have extensive cleaning and restoration training and can make your property look its best. Learn more about our residential services:

• Water Damage Restoration
• Fire Damage Restoration
• Mold Remediation
• Storm Damage Restoration
• Cleaning Services
• Building/Reconstruction Services

Commercial Services

There's never a convenient time for fire or water damage to strike your Biloxi, Gulfport, Ocean Springs, or Pascagoula commercial property. Every hour spent cleaning up is an hour of lost revenue and productivity. So when the need arises for professional cleaning or emergency restoration services, SERVPRO has the training and expertise to respond promptly with highly trained technicians to get your property back to business. Learn more about our commercial services:

• Commercial Water Damage Restoration
• Commercial Fire Damage Restoration

2016 CE Classes

11/9/2015 (Permalink)

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