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Melted light fixture

Fire damaged materials

Fire damage is sometimes the worst disaster a business can have happen.  This restaurant sustained severe heat and smoke damage from an electrical fire. 

SERVPRO did the board-up, cleanup and some restoration.  The building was saved and the total remodel was successful for the business and the community.

Hallway with equipment

SERVPRO has large capabilities.

A pipe burst in the ceiling of this university's auditorium hallway.  The show must go on so SERVPRO worked around plumbers while they fixed the domestic water lines.

With our trained professionals and vast equipment resources we can respond immediately and keep a facility operational in most cases. 

The customer was very satisfied with our response and professionalism.

 Red wall and studs.

Wet drywall demolition after flood.

Flood waters soaked into these commercial walls requiring demolition 4ft. up.  This allows full sheets of drywall replacement without making too many cuts.  Efficient remodel cuts down on time and cost.  SERVPRO always works efficiently to get customers operation again.

Call SERVPRO 24/7 for help when you need it.

269-925-6841

Plastic on grocery isles

Storm flooding aftermath in Niles, MI grocery store.

Niles, Michigan severe rain storms flooded the region and damaged businesses close to the St. Joseph river.  Once flood water receeded, SERVPRO of Berrien County began cleanup and restoration work on this grocery store. 

All product isles were covered in protective plastic while hundreds of ceiling tiles were replaced from humidity damage. 

SERVPRO was able to return the building to the owners dry and sanitized.

fire damaged kitchen

Stove top fire damage.

Cooking food in oil on a stove can turn into a fire disaster quickly. Never walk away from what you are cooking and always have a lid nearby to cover and smother the flames.

This family of four lost their home to a chicken dinner that caught on fire.  Luckily everyone escaped.  SERVPRO was able to restore a few precious items.

Museum with SERVPRO vehicles outside

Museum floods from broken pipes.

A St. Joseph museum and event center had some boiler heating system pipes freeze and break.  Unfortunately, this flood started on the third floor and affected the entire structure down to the basement. 

SERVPRO minimized secondary damage to structure and artifacts with immediate extraction and dehumidification equipment.  Significant demolition and rebuild for this historic building.

Water spraying on apartments.

Niles, MI apartments on fire.

Once the fire is put out and the disaster has calmed down, SERVPRO is ready to help inventory contents and begin the restoration process.  Water is extracted and the drying process begins. 

SERVPRO of Berrien County is ready 24/7 to help you get your home or business operational.

Diagram of moisture barriers.

The water you don't see.

It's the water you don't see that can cause the most damage.  If moisture barriers like carpet and pad, baseboard and drywall aren't separated properly they won't dry.  This will allow bacteria to grow causing further damage.

SERVPRO has the equipment and expertise to properly dry and sanitize your building. 

From Niles to St. Joseph, Benton Harbor to New Buffalo we service southwest Michigan 24/7.

White male standing in front of smoke alarms

Community Service

SERVPRO of Berrien County, MI has been giving smoke alarms to the county Fire Departments for years.  Since 2005 Berrien County residents have been able to access more than 10,000 free smoke alarms.  

Smoke alarms are the number 1 fire prevention tool for Fire Fighters.

Commercial water loss

Pipe breaks can flood a building quickly

SERVPRO of Berrien County, MI responds to water damage 24/7/365.  269-925-6841

A water line under pressure can flood a building with thousands of gallons of water overnight.  Shut the water line off and call the plumber to replace the damage.  Call SERVPRO to extract and dry all affected structure.  We will respond immediately and work until the job is complete.

Mold

What kind of mold is it?

SERVPRO of Berrien County, MI is trained and certified in mold remediation.  But what kind of mold is it?  An environmental hygienist can test it and provide a protocol for remediation.  Once the source is fixed we can remove and restore the structure to a healthy state.

Smoke alarms for Fire Departments

Free smoke alarm program

SERVPRO of Berrien County, MI has donated more than 10,000 smoke alarms to county residents since 2008.  We give back to the community through the Fire Departments.  Residents in need can call their local Fire Department for free smoke alarms.  

Moisture meter reading

It's the water you don't see that causes the most damage.

SERVPRO of Berrien County, MI will always monitor and find the water and moisture that you don't see.  Moisture barriers such as baseboard, wallpaper and carpet holds moisture and allows bacteria to grow.  We separate these barriers for proper drying.

Flooded homes need SERVPRO

St. Joseph river flooding in Michigan.  This water has receded 2ft.  The inside of the home needs to have damaged materials and equipment removed.  Then it needs to be dried and sanitized prior to a remodel.  

SERVPRO of Berrien County can help flood victims.  269-925-6841

Storm cleanup supply trailer.

Regional storms can require massive cleanup efforts with trained labor.  Recent flooding in Berrien County, MI needed  many people working round the clock to clean homes and businesses.  

SERVPRO has the resources to help.

Storm Damage in Niles, MI

A winter storm blew through Berrien County, MI greatly affecting a neighborhood in Niles.  Many large trees damaged homes penetrating roofs and snapping power lines.  SERVPRO helped home owners clean up and repair damage.

Storm Damage in Niles, MI

A winter storm blew through Berrien County, MI greatly affecting a neighborhood in Niles.  Many large trees damaged homes penetrating roofs and snapping power lines.  SERVPRO helped home owners clean up and repair damage.

Storm Damage in Niles, MI

A winter storm blew through Berrien County, MI greatly affecting a neighborhood in Niles.  Many large trees damaged homes penetrating roofs and snapping power lines.  SERVPRO helped home owners clean up and repair damage.

Proper Mold Remediation

SERVPRO mold remediation techs are certified in mold removal, use of personal protective equipment, containing mold vs. cross contamination, sanitizing and dehumidification of your structure.  When you have mold call the pros at SERVPRO of Berrien County, MI

269-925-6841

Mold Remediation-residential

This room had mold in the drywall, on the wood studs, base plate and sheathing.  SERVPRO of Berrien County removed affected drywall, dried and sanitized the area.  The wall was then sealed before drywall was installed and painted.

Demo of mold structure

This commercial business was flooded and had mold in the walls.  SERVPRO of Berrien County was hired to dry out, tear out and sanitize.  The building was ready for remodel after the demo.

Chimney Fire

Clean your chimney.  It is very common for a home to have a chimney fire and be totally destroyed.  It is very difficult for the fire department to put it out.  SERVPRO was able to clean a few of the contents.  Basically what was left.

House Fire

Lake Michigan bluff home that was vacant caught fire on a very cold and windy morning.  The fire dept was able to keep it from spreading to the neighboring homes.  These homes had some smoke damage that SERVPRO of Berrien County cleaned.

Fire damages apartment building

SERVPRO of Berrien County can clean up after the fire department leaves.

Niles, Michigan apartment complex had an early morning fire which displaced  residents in 12 apartments.  Unfortunately only a few had contents insurance.  

Wine shop flood

A local winery had a beautiful tasting room attached to the bottling operation.  Pipes in the ceiling froze and leaked through the ceiling onto all the merchandise.  The cleanup was extensive.  Fortunately, they were closed for the winter.

Water heater leak

Apartment unit on the first floor had a mysterious leak under the laminate flooring.  It turned out to be the water heater in a bedroom closet.  The floor was torn out, dried, sanitized and replaced.  Luckily, the complex had an empty unit they stayed in during the work.

Reception desk flood

A local medical center had a clean water pipe break that flooded the reception area.  We responded after they closed and had them operational the very next morning.  Customer was very happy.

Chimney Fire

House fire.  Nobody hurt.  Chimney became too hot and burned the surrounding wall, ceiling and into the attic.  The local fire department put out the fire.  SERVPRO provided the clean up, demo, rebuild. 

Clean your chimney regularly.

High School Gym needs drying

A school in Buchanan, MI had a frozen pipe break which flooded the gym.  Water was trapped under the floor.  SERVPRO of Berrien County set up heated containment to dry the gym floor.  The floor dried without buckling.

Debris

This was the debris left behind by a tenant of a rental home. If you are a landlord or property manager and find something similar to this call SERVPRO of Berrien County! We can safely remove the debris and sanitize the home so it may be safely rented again!

Sewage Backup

If you have a sewage back up such as this STOP and call SERVPRO of Berrien County. This is a biohazard and should be cleaned and sanitized properly.  SERVPRO has trained technicians that can handle this kind of work. 

Contact your insurance company when there is a sewage backup. 

Wet Ceiling Tile

Just because the water came from somewhere low does not mean it wont damage other areas.  In this Berrien County home the humidity was so high the water was dripping off the ceilings.  When you have a leak it is important to check all areas of the house just to be sure there aren't more problems.

Removing Wet Damaged Drywall

If a wall is only wet at the bottom we can minimize costs by only taking out what is wet. Here the walls were only wet on the bottom so our Technicians only removed a few feet of drywall.

Hidden Mold behind baseboard

Benton Harbor, Michigan

Even the smallest flood can cause big problems if not taken care of properly. If base boards are not removed and the drywall isn't completely dried mold can form in a very short time.

SERVPRO will not remove affected drywall at 2ft, sanitize the area, seal and replace materials. 

Call SERVPRO of Berrien County for expert, certified mold remediation. 

Drying Hardwood Floors

Sometimes drying a hardwood floor is a better option then removing and replacing. Here we are using an injectidry system to pull all of the moisture out of this gym floor saving our customer thousands of dollars.

Fire Damage

Clean up after a fire can be a long process. This picture shows one of the first steps to removing the soot. If you just tried to repaint without removing all the contaminates from the surface the soot will bleed right through.

Carpet Cleaning

SERVPRO of Berrien County provides commercial and residential carpet cleaning. We can also do upholstery. Call us today to set up a time for our technicians to give you a quote.