If you had to list the top disaster situations that you would want to avoid in your home, we would bet suffering from a sewage leak would be a part of that list. The sheer gross factor, coupled with the potential danger, can be really frustrating to deal with. Unfortunately, sewage leaks are a relatively common issue that homeowners face across the country every day! Because this situation could happen to you at any point, it is important to know what to do immediately upon discovery as well as what to do right after to help you stay in control. Read on →

Planning for disasters is simple part of the job when it comes to being a business owner. While your staff are busy taking care of your daily duties, it is your responsibility to be planning for the big picture things and the unexpected! After all, when disaster strikes, your staff will turn to you for guidance and direction. Overcoming disaster situations can be really overwhelming, but not when SERVPRO of New Center/Highland Park is ready to help! Read on →

Disasters happen. That’s unfortunately just a fact that we can’t escape. Mother Nature can be incredibly destructive, accidents can happen in the blink of an eye and even something as simple as a slowly dripping washing machine can have a serious impact over time. While we can’t always control the situations around us, we can control how we react to them. Reacting quickly in the face of a home disaster is crucial to your recovery timeline! Read on →

This winter season has been a unique one so far! With warmer-than-average temperatures and less snow than normal, it’s ramping up to be a winter to remember. However, just because the winter started that way, it doesn’t mean it will stay that way. When the temperature plummets, we all head inside to start cranking on our furnaces, stoke our fireplaces and pull out our space heaters. Unfortunately, this also means that the number of house fires in our community will start to rise. Read on →

Water is flowing all around us all of the time! It runs through our gutters when it rains, it flows through our pipes to help us wash clothes and dishes and it even sits silently on our roofs in the dead of winter when it snows. Since we are surrounded by water, the risk of suffering water damage is always constant. Once a leak starts in your home, it can lead to some pretty significant damage in a short amount of time. Read on →

If you are a homeowner or business owner, you understand just how scary the thought of suffering through a disaster can be. Severe storms, unexpected accidents or manmade disasters can cause incredible amounts of damage in seconds, leaving you with a serious situation and a lot of questions. One of those questions is often centered around your recovery timeline and how that will look for you. A faster recovery can reduce the time you are displaced from your home or business, and it can also help you save money along the way. Read on →

The last thing you expect to encounter when you arrive at work is a disaster situation. Normally, you go about your day unlocking doors and turning on lights, so you can be taken by complete surprise by standing water all over your floor or water raining from the ceiling. Whether the flood is from a plumbing failure or a heavy rainstorm, reacting quickly is crucial in order to avoid a worsening situation. Read on →

The winter season is a different beast around the midwest, and the Detroit area is certainly vulnerable to strong winter storms and debilitating conditions from time to time. Subzero temperatures, strong wind and heavy snow can create dangerous situations for all of us at this time of year. Regardless of the strength of the storm, preparing ahead of time and knowing what to do afterward can help you avoid more serious damage to your home and property. Read on →

If you are like us, you are dreaming of all of the delicious holiday food that is going to be donning your family table and your plate this upcoming season. Whatever holidays you celebrate and however you celebrate them, chances are that you will be whipping up your favorite meals and treats in the kitchen to get ready. Unfortunately, house fires are more common in the fall and winter months, especially those that originate in the kitchen. Read on →

We hate to think about it, but any business in the Highland Park area could suffer damage at any time. Natural disasters are occurring more frequently and have become stronger in the last five years, leaving behind significantly more damage in their wake. Not only that, but manmade disasters and accidents can cause just as much damage. It can be overwhelming to be a business owner these days! While preventing damage to your business isn’t entirely possible, it is possible to prepare for as many different scenarios as possible. Read on →