Flooding is the temporary covering or submerging of normally dry land with a large amount of water. There are various causes of flooding, but the cause of this specific instance was heavy storms and rain. Our technicians were able to pump out the water and dry the basement for these homeowners in a timely manner. This allowed them to take necessary measures to minimize flooding in the future. 

When you encounter a sewage damage, like this one that occurred in Newark, Ohio, make sure to avoid all contact with sewage and items contaminated by sewage. You should also wash your hands thoroughly after contact with contaminated items. Let our professional team do the cleanup with the proper procedures to keep you, your home or company safe.

At SERVPRO of Licking County, our team has specialties other than mitigation and restoration. We also specialize in cleaning and one thing our team knows how to clean is carpets for your home or business! 

SERVPRO of Licking County offers Continuing Education courses annually. The course is designed to provide those in attendance with valuable information to allow them to better service their clients and a better understanding of the work performed by mitigation companies. This year's course covered “Understanding the Restoration Industry: Property Fire Damage Restoration." Thank you to all of you who joined us this year. We look forward to seeing you again!

The recent heavy rain caused this home in West Lafayette, Ohio to flood when the sump pump failed. If your sump pump fails, you could find your basement under water. When this happens, it is important to act fast! Water damage can be a progressive issue and if not dealt with in a timely manner, this could lead to secondary damages. 

After storms pass through the Licking County area, our team often gets called for storm damage caused by trees. Although we do not remove the trees, we can temporarily tarp the roof and mitigate any water and moisture that managed to make its way inside your home after it has been removed. 

Water damage can lead to professionals having to tear out any and all wet materials. This could be paneling, flooring and a number of different household materials that may need to be dried out. While some might be salvageable, once the material has sat in water, it’s likely that the damage on some of it is irreversible.

SERVPRO of Licking County often shows support of the Licking County community by sponsoring local racers at National Trail Raceway. You will often see the SERVPRO logo at various places throughout the track and pits. It is just one of the many ways we get involved in the community. 

This kitchen in a commercial property was recently affected by glycol after the sprinkler system was activated. Our team at SERVPRO of Licking County responded immediately to ensure that the customer could back into business as soon as possible. SERVPRO of Licking County offers a wide variety of commercial cleaning services ranging from cleaning restaurant hoods to removing biohazard contaminants.

You may be surprised to learn that cooking equipment is the leading cause of residential fires.  According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): 475,500 structure fires were reported in the US in 2016. That means one structure fire was reported every 66 seconds. These fires caused $7.9 billion in property damage. Please remember to cook without distractions.

If your home or business has been affected by a water damage, do not leave oriental rugs or other colored rugs on wet wall-to-wall carpet. This can cause staining and discoloration to your carpet as seen here. 

At SERVPRO of Licking County we are constantly participating in new training from our corporate office as well as local training in our weekly production meetings. This week our production staff learned about the functions of the desiccant dehumidifier and how to properly operate it. Knowledge is vital to providing the best service possible and at SERVPRO of Licking County we make a point to ensure that our staff is trained in all areas of property restoration. 

Having temporary power can be beneficial after a fire when electricity is unavailable. Using a generator for temporary power to keep the job going is just one of the ways SERVPRO gets things back to normal as soon as possible.

Some of the most frantic calls we receive are when someones hardwood floors get wet during a water damage. Even if the water is cleaned up from the surface immediately, the water may have already penetrated the flooring. Water travels under the floor boards which causes them to swell and buckle. It usually takes around 48 hours for signs of visible damage.

The term Personal Protective Equipment, or PPE, refers to protective clothing, respirators, goggles, hard hats, gloves, and other garments or equipment worn to protect an individual from injury and harm. When it comes to SERVPRO of Licking County, our number one concern is safety: the safety of our clients and the safety of our employees.

You don’t have time to worry about the everyday wear and tear that progressively soils your office. SERVPRO of Licking County offers a variety of commercial cleaning services to help when your cleaning needs exceed the scope of your regular janitorial staff. One commercial service that we provide often is carpet and upholstery cleaning. We also can provide you with a SERVPRO spotting kit for maintenance between cleanings. If you need a refill, or would like to purchase a kit, call SERVPRO of Licking County at 740-587-0938.

This kitchen fire was the result of grocery bags being set on an active stove top. Kitchen fires are always a risk but you need to be especially careful of them around the holidays. Never leave anything cooking on the stove top or in the oven unattended. 

If the humidity and moisture levels in a water-damaged environment are not promptly returned to normal, mold spores may grow and multiply. If your home or business has recently had water damage, it is important to remove any excess water and dry the structure in a timely manner.

The owner at SERVPRO of Licking County drove down to SERVPRO Corporate in Tennessee to get this new van. Make sure to say "Hi" if you see us driving in your town! 

SERVPRO of Licking County recently recognized our operations manager, Adam Hughes, for ten years of service. This award was presented to Adam at a company outing and he proudly accepted. Thank you, Adam, for all your hard work and dedication to this company. 

When the need arose for cleaning on this airplane, our team at SERVPRO of Licking County responded immediately with the expertise to ensure they could get back into operation as quickly as possible. 

Electrical circuits can become dangerous when overloaded. Though it may be easy to simply plug in another power strip or extension cord when adding equipment, the wiring in some buildings often isn't capable of supporting too many high powered electronics. Overloaded electrical circuits are a major cause of residential fires. 

At SERVPRO of Licking County we strive to restore instead of replace whenever possible. One of the ways we achieve this is by drying in place. Instead of removing hardwood flooring that has sustained water damage, we use the Floor Mat Drying System to quickly and effectively dry the affected material.

SERVPRO of Licking County annually participates in the Pataskala Lighted Christmas Parade. Even in the most unfavorable weather conditions, if the parade is still happening, we are there showing our support. This year our team even won Judge's Choice. 

A cemetery in Canal Winchester, OH reached out to us after several mausoleums and graves were vandalized on Veteran's Day. We were more then happy to volunteer and clean off the graffiti left behind. It only took the crews a couple hours to make it look "Like it never even happened." If you should fall victim to vandalism, allow SERVPRO of Licking County to help you with the cleanup process. 

In the aftermath of a disaster, there is only one objective, to help you make it “Like it never even happened.” SERVPRO of Licking County strives to put our customers at ease, guiding them and supporting them through the storm emergency process while providing education and knowledge on how to best navigate the situation. 

Responding to a major natural disaster like a hurricane demands crews from far away come to the aid of the people in need. The wide devastation in this hurricane situation required many SERVPRO crews to live away from home for weeks.

We take pride in our vehicles just like we do our work!

Our vehicles are always "ready to go" just like we are!!

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) should always be worn when dealing with our type of work!

Our crews spent countless hours this weekend cleaning up at Buckeye Lake. They worked diligently to ensure residents would have their homes back to normal in no time. We are seen working to clean up the problem here in this short clip from WBNS-10TV - Columbus, Ohio. http://bit.ly/1NLIMST

Our crews spent countless hours this weekend cleaning up at Buckeye Lake. They worked diligently to ensure residents would have their homes back to normal in no time. We are seen working to clean up the problem here in this short clip from WBNS-10TV - Columbus, Ohio. http://bit.ly/1NLIMST

Our crews spent countless hours this weekend cleaning up at Buckeye Lake. They worked diligently to ensure residents would have their homes back to normal in no time. We are seen working to clean up the problem here in this short clip from WBNS-10TV - Columbus, Ohio. http://bit.ly/1NLIMST

Our crews spent countless hours this weekend cleaning up at Buckeye Lake. They worked diligently to ensure residents would have their homes back to normal in no time. We are seen working to clean up the problem here in this short clip from WBNS-10TV - Columbus, Ohio. http://bit.ly/1NLIMST