Earthquake in New Jersey felt as far as Lancaster, PA

4/6/2024 (Permalink)

On Friday at 10:23 in the morning an earthquake with the magnitude of 4.8 rocked much of the east coast. The epicenter was in Hunterdon County, New Jersey but the tremors and effects could be felt in Pennsylvania. Even people as far over as Lancaster County and Reading felt the shaking and heard the loud noise. 

Earthquakes aren't just scary to be a part of, they are dangerous and cause a lot of damage in an instant. Thankfully there has been no major damage reported from Friday's quake.

If you felt your home shaking and have noticed some cracks or foundation damage sprouting up from this event please don't hesitate to give SERVPRO of Adamstown, Mohnton a call at (717) 484-0007 to come out and asses the situation for you.

Watch Out For Those April Showers!

3/28/2024 (Permalink)

April showers can bring a lot more than just flowers, for many it can bring flood and water issues. Before the rainy season comes, here are a few tips you can follow to keep your house or business dry.

First, make sure your gutters are clear from leaves and debris that may have gotten stuck during the fall and winter seasons. Then make sure your down spouts are clear as well.

Sometimes downspouts can have unseen blockages that keep your gutters from doing their job, so make sure those are in good condition. Make sure the water exiting your down spouts will lead away from your house. 

Another thing to keep an eye on is the ground around your house. Keep the ground sloping down away from your house. If you notice the ground is sloping in toward your house water can puddle there and cause foundation leaks.

SERVPRO of Adamstown, Mohnton is available 24/7 for any of your water damage issues, but we hope following these tips will keep you warm and dry.

Have You Seen Us?

9/28/2023 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Adamstown/Mohnton's newly wrapped trailer!

Typically when our crew is driving to and from work sites they take one of our fully equipped work vans or the company truck and trailer. Our work vans are all wrapped in the SERVPRO logo and colors to let every one know who we are and how to contact us. Now, we can say the same of our truck and trailer too! 

It's just one more way we are letting everyone know who we are and what we do. Water damage? We've got you covered, but did you know we also cover fire damage as well? 

With these colorful new wraps we hope to show everyone the clear message that we can handle any damage your home or business may incur and make it "like it never even happened."

Finding Your Water Shut Off Valve

8/27/2023 (Permalink)

Knowing where your water shut off valve is whether you are a homeowner or a renter could save you a lot of stress. Incase of flooding, leaky pipes, or over flow issues; knowing where your shut off valves are could end up saving you a lot of money and prevent more water damage.

Generally you can find shut off valves under sinks, behind toilets, and other locations where plumbing failures can happen like laundry rooms. If you need to shut off the water to a sink remember to shut off both the hot water and cold water valves located on the pipes underneath the sink. A running toilet can be shut off or stopped by reaching behind the toilet to find the valve and turning it all the way until the water stops running through.

If any of your valves are failing you can use the main water shut off valve to stop all water flow. It can be found in your basement along the wall closest to the street, or it may be outside next to your water meter. For those with a private well it may be next to your water pump. Shutting off these valves quickly can help prevent more damage in a water catastrophe then call SERVPRO at (717)484-0007 to repair the rest!

SERVPRO of Adamstown/ Mohnton Services Northern Lancaster County

8/27/2023 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Adamstown, Mohnton provides 24-hour emergency service and is dedicated to being faster to any-sized disaster in Northern Lancaster and South West Berks Counties. 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-Sized 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 24/7 @ 717-484-0007

Residential Services

Whether your Lancaster County home needs emergency flood damage 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 Lancaster County 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 we have the training and expertise to respond promptly with highly trained technicians to get your property back to business. Learn more about our commercial services: 

https://www.SERVPROadamstownmohnton.com/commercial-restoration-cleaning

• Commercial Water Damage Restoration
• Commercial Fire Damage Restoration

IICRC Certified Firm

8/29/2022 (Permalink)

We are an IICRC Certified Firm here to help!

SERVPRO of Adamstown, Mohnton is an IICRC firm. The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) creates the standards for the restoration industry and provides training and certification to restoration companies. IICRC Certified Firms have the right to display the IICRC Certified Logo.

IICRC Certified Firms must

• Present accurate information to consumers and conduct business with honesty and integrity.

• Require a technician on all jobs who has been formally trained and passed all required tests.

• Require a continuing education program to keep technicians up-to-date on the latest changes in the industry.

• Maintain liability insurance to protect all parties in the event of an accident.

• Maintain a written complaint policy and agree to Better Business Bureau or similar arbitration to resolve disputes, and accept the conclusions and recommendations of arbitration.

The IICRC Develops The Standards For The Restoration Industry

The IICRC has been the driving force in establishing the main industry standards and reference guides for professional carpet cleaning, water damage restoration and mold remediation. These IICRC standards take years to develop and require the coordination of experts in the field: manufacturers, industry organizations, insurance professionals, training schools, contractors, and public health professionals.

Every five years, the standards are reviewed and updated. The water damage restoration field changes rapidly with advancements in technology and science, and therefore the standards must evolve to keep pace.

About SERVPRO of Adamstown, Mohnton

SERVPRO of Adamstown, Mohnton specializes in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial property after a fire, smoke or water damage event. Our staff is highly trained in property damage restoration and we are an IICRC Certified Firm. We believe in continuous training: from initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO’s corporate training facility to regular IICRC-industry certification, rest assured our staff is equipped with the knowledge to restore your property.

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