SERVPRO of Gaylord & Cheboygan has been busy around the Gaylord community helping out with all aspects of the tornado disaster recovery. We have crews out performing emergency board ups, tarp ups, demolition, and interior cleaning services. We have also worked with the Otsego County United Way to make a donation to help out with tornado relief efforts. The Otsego County United Way has taken over all tornado relief efforts and if anyone in our Gaylord community needs any supplies or assistance, please get ahold of them! 

Gaylord recently suffered catastrophic damage from an EF-3 tornado that had winds that reached up to 150 mph. Both residential neighborhoods and businesses suffered serious damage that will change lives forever. The following morning SERVPRO was ready to respond with all hands on deck in order to help those in need. We have been busy with both commercial and residential emergency board ups and tarp ups. This is imperative as it limits any extensive secondary damages if your home or business has been left exposed to any environmental factors. SERVPRO of Gaylord's thoughts and prayers continue to go out to everyone in our community.

Whether it be by motor vehicle or horse-drawn dray, SERVPRO works hard to restore lives after any property damage loss. We have been busy on Mackinac Island returning contents by horse-drawn dray to a home that experienced a large fire loss last year. After our initial emergency mitigation services are performed, we work hard to get contents cleaned and returned to homeowners. This is one of our more unique content move backs in recent years! 

With the extreme cold weather we are currently experiencing here in Northern Michigan, SERVPRO wants to make you aware of an additional service we can provide outside of our normal fire, water, mold restoration and general cleaning services.  This fall we purchased two large trailer mounted indirect heaters capable of producing up to 700,000 btu’s of dry heat that can be ducted directly into your building if the need arises.  These units are all self-contained with their own generator and fuel storage. In addition to temporary heat, we also have a 36kw pull behind diesel generator that can provide the needed power to keep your business essentials running in the event of a power outage. We want to give you some piece of mind that these services are available to you in the event of a power outage and or heat loss to your home or business.

SERVPRO was recently called upon to take care of a large afterhours commercial water loss. Pictured above are two of our hardworking project managers hooking up the desiccant dehumidifier. The water had not been shut off at this business and with the frigid temperatures in Northern Michigan, it resulted in pipes bursting and leaving 3 inches of standing water. Emergency water extraction services and dehumidification services were performed. 

SERVPRO of Gaylord & Cheboygan recently took part in the Cheboygan Parade of Lights. All of the staff's hard work in putting our Grinch themed float together paid off as we were awarded "best float". We are happy to have been able to help spread Christmas cheer in the great Cheboygan community!

Our SERVPRO of Gaylord & Cheboygan office ladies recently enjoyed a night out shopping for our Toys for Tots donation. Every year we look forward to being able to give back to the great communities that we service. This year we were able to donate $500 worth of toys to our community's youth. 

SERVPRO of Gaylord & Cheboygan worked hard this October to get out and donate 600 smoke detectors and 25 carbon monoxide detectors to local fire departments in Northern Michigan. SERVPRO of Gaylord & Cheboygan would like to thank the Petoskey Department of Public Safety, Otsego County Fire Department, Cheboygan Department of Public Safety, and Resort Bear Creek Fire Department. We appreciate the opportunity to partner up in order to help keep our Northern Michigan communities safe. 

SERVPRO of Gaylord & Cheboygan was recently called upon by a local Motel to handle damages caused by broken pipes in the crawlspace. SERVPRO was onsite within an hour to perform emergency mitigation services and set equipment to get the drying process started immediately. Pictured above is one of our DryMax dehumidifiers that blows warm air into the crawlspace to dry it out and also serves as a dehumidifier for the room above that is affected with high moisture levels. SERVPRO will also be spraying antimicrobial in order to eliminate the potential for secondary mold damage as a result of the burst pipes. 

SERVPRO was recently called on by a public school after there was a water damage in the gymnasium. SERVPRO was there right away to perform emergency mitigation services in order to limit further secondary damage to the gymnasium floor. A faulty water pipe located at the top of the gym led to water intruding and further damaging the gym floor directly underneath. SERVPRO set dehumidifiers, fans, and HEPA Vacs in order to get the mitigation process going. Give us a call today for any of your commercial water damage needs!

SERVPRO is happy to be participating in the Backpack Drive put on by local photography business. With school right around the corner it is nice to see local businesses doing something special for the kids in our community. We hope that all of the children in the school districts we service have a great school year. We are proud to be apart of the communities that we service. 

Pictured above is a home that sustained storm damage after very high speed winds swept through the area. A tree had been uprooted and fell on this house which then led to secondary water damages. You can see the tree that led to the damage and edge of the roof that sustained considerable damage. SERVPRO was called on to tarp the roof, remove the fallen debris, assess the extent of the secondary water damages, and get an estimate for repairs on the roof. For any of your storm damage needs, give us a call at 989-705-2400!

SERVPRO of Gaylord & Cheboygan was recently called on by a nearby Chapel to help out with a large water damage loss. Our highly trained water technicians were on sight almost immediately to perform emergency mitigation services, extract the standing water, and set drying equipment. When disaster strikes we are happy to help you in your time of need. For any of you water damage needs, give us a call at 989-705-2400!

SERVPRO of Gaylord & Cheboygan recently enjoyed being the Golfapalooza Sponsors at the Gaylord Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing. The weather was perfect and it was nice to see smiling faces on the Tribute Golf Course at the Otsego Resort. It was a great day of networking and we appreciated the opportunity to hand out some of our SERVPRO swag. 

Our very own marketing representative, Ben, recently took part in the Bear River Crawl 5k event in Petoskey. SERVPRO sponsored this great event put on by the Northern Michigan Cancer Crusaders and the Northern Michigan Sports Medicine Center. The proceeds of this event and sponsorship went towards the costs associated with battling cancer. We are proud to be apart of the communities that we service and make a difference in the area. 

According to the National Fire Protection Association, cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires and home injuries. The leading cause of fires in the kitchen is unattended cooking. It's important to be alert to prevent cooking fires.

• Be on alert! If you are sleepy or have consumed alcohol don't use the stove or stove top.
• Stay in the kitchen while you are drying, grilling, boiling or broiling food.
• If you are simmering, baking or roasting food, check it regularly, remain in the kitchen while food is cooking, and use a timer to remind you that you are cooking.
• Keep anything that can catch fire-- oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging, towels or curtains-- away from the stove top.

Call us today to find out how we can help you in the wake of a fire damage! 989-705-2400

SERVPRO of Gaylord & Cheboygan is proud to announce that we have been selected as the winner of the 2021 Best of Gaylord Awards in the category of Fire Damage Restoration Services. We are here 24/7 to help with any of your residential or commercial cleanup and restoration service needs!

Call us today at 989-705-2400 to learn how we can help you!

SERVPRO of Gaylord & Cheboygan is here to help with any of your commercial cleaning needs. Whether it be a showcase carpet cleaning with our roto scrubber or a traditional carpet cleaning, we have the equipment and trained staff to get your carpet and upholstery looking like brand new. Pictured above is one of our hardworking technicians performing a showcase carpet cleaning for a local airport. Call us today at 989-705-2400 to see how we can help out with your commercial cleaning needs!

Water intrusions can result from storm damage, plumbing or equipment failures, long-standing leaks, and poor humidity control. When water intrusions are not addressed right away, the resulting damage can present increased risk of harmful mold growth. The picture above is a great example of poor humidity control leading to a significant mold problem in the basement of a commercial property on Mackinaw Island. SERVPRO of Gaylord & Cheboygan is here to help 24/7 with any of your water damage or mold mitigation needs. Call 989-705-2400 to learn more about how we can help you!

A fire broke out in this apartment complex in Northern Michigan causing extensive fire, smoke, and soot damage throughout the complex. You may be wondering if those are spider webs in the picture above, but they are actually called soot webs. These are often times found after the instance of a fire. The soot particles end up bonding together and because of the circulation of the air will then cling to a wall, ceiling, or in between rafters as seen in the picture. 

SERVPRO is available 24/7 to help with any size fire or water disaster needs. We are always here to help and pride ourselves on making it "Like it never even happened." Call us in your time of need at 989-705-2400

Pictured above is the cause of loss at a job that SERVPRO of Gaylord & Cheboygan has recently handled. The heat was not kept on in the upstairs area of this residential property which resulted in water pipes freezing and bursting. The affected area from this water damage was large and widespread as the top floor, main floor, and even basement were affected. SERVPRO is here to help should you experience any winter weather damage from frozen pipes!

SERVPRO was on site to perform emergency mitigation services at an assisted living home that suffered a significant water damage loss. Pipes in the ceiling had burst and caused damage to multiple areas throughout the assisted living home. SERVPRO arrived right away to set up drying equipment and our desiccant dehumidifier in order mitigate the water damage loss. This was done in a very timely manner in order to get the residents back to their living spaces in a timely and comfortable manner. 

When large amounts of accumulating snowfall settles upon us in Northern Michigan, winter weather advisories will take effect. Don't forget SERVPRO is here to help with damages from cold temperatures, heavy snowfall, ice storms and freezing rain. Cold weather and winter storms can cause significant damage with little warning. 

Make sure to call SERVPRO of Gaylord & Cheboygan for any of your winter storm damage needs! We provide emergency restoration and services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

 989-705-2400

After learning of the catastrophic damage that resulted from the 500 year flood this summer in Midland County, SERVPRO was there to help. The team at SERVPRO of Gaylord & Cheboygan heard of the devastating damage and loaded up technicians, project managers, and enough equipment to help those in need. More than 2,500 homes, businesses and nonprofits were damaged or destroyed by the floods, with estimated losses of $175 million. SERVPRO of Gaylord & Cheboygan can proudly say they were there to help those in their times of greatest need. We are available 24/7 and always here to help!

The leading cause of kitchen fires according to the National Fire Protection Association is unattended cooking. That is precisely what happened in the picture above as the individual had left the deep fryer unattended and caused smoke and fire damage throughout the home. Deep fryers involve larger quantities of hot cooking oil, so it creates a higher risk of injury and loss. If you happen to have damage from a fryer fire, we have specialized equipment, specific training, and certifications at SERVPRO of Gaylord & Cheboygan that allow us to restore your home to pre-fire condition "Like it never even happened."

Pictured above is our hardworking staff scoping out a water damage job. The cause of this water damage was a reverse osmosis system that had failed and caused leaking while the homeowners were away for a month. The leaking caused mold and damage not only on the main floor but to the basement level as well. With our emergency mitigation services, we are always trying to make it "Like it never even happened."

SERVPRO of Gaylord & Cheboygan pays compliments to the attendees of our virtual continuing education seminars. SERVPRO hosted two free seminars to help aid the agents that we work with take care of keeping up with their CE credits. The two seminars allowed for the opportunity to earn three credits in ethics, two credits in cleaning smoke damaged contents, and two credits for our biohazard course. To pay our respects we delivered a viewing party themed package to the attendees. At SERVPRO, we take great pride in taking care of those who choose us. 

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed what it means to be clean. SERVPRO of Gaylord & Cheboygan is being called on by numerous businesses and community leaders to perform the necessary bioremediation services to clean, disinfect and sanitize their properties in order to combat against COVID-19. SERVPRO uses EPA approved products and follows the CDC guidelines for cleanup practices. The CDC recommends usage of a labeled hospital-grade disinfectant with claims against similar pathogens to the coronavirus. Multiple products in the SERVPRO product line meet this standard and carry the EPA-registered emerging pathogens claims.

In observance of October being Fire Awareness Month, we have played our part by teaming up with local fire departments. SERVPRO of Gaylord & Cheboygan has donated smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire safety materials to fire departments in our franchise territory. Here at SERVPRO we care about and believe in giving back to the communities that we service.

This photo shows a before and after of our technicians prepping a floor for paint.  This client did suffer a soot damage in his pole building and we cleaned the structure.

We work our magic whether cleaning cement floors or tile!

For several years in a row our customers have voted us The Best of The Best in the Carpet Cleaning and Cleaning Services categories! 

Our team of technicians are certified through the IICRC Standards which are developed to provide the highest quality concepts, terminology, and procedures recognized in the cleaning and restoration industry.

This is our Fireline Contents Production System.  It allows our team at SERVPRO of Gaylord & Cheboygan to restore and clean customers contents with consistent quality cleaning results and high-volume production. It includes a Pre wash, Ultrasonic Cleaner and Rinse Detail Station. Our system also includes a High Volume Tunnel Dryer. 

At SERVPRO of Gaylord & Cheboygan we have a line of Restoration and Cleaning Services that we offer our customers in Gaylord and the Surrounding areas.  Our team consists of trained and uniformed team of individuals that use professional cleaning procedures and provide fast, efficient mitigation services.  Once the cleanup and mitigation is complete, we offer reconstruction to put your home back together to preloss condition.  A water damage saturated our customers entire home.  We were able to help our customer and put their home back together for them!  This photo is shown during the restoration process!

Throughout Northern Michigan, we give back through charity.  Our team at SERVPRO of Gaylord & Cheboygan works hard taking to the streets every day to restore homes and businesses after property damage such as a water damage or fire occur.  We also take pride in taking opportunities, such as Toys For Tots, to touch others hearts in a different way!

At SERVPRO of Gaylord & Cheboygan we are equipped and trained to handle any size disaster, Commercial and Residential!  With our Desiccant Dehumidifier and Generator pictured, we are able to offer dehumidification for large loss resotrative drying and environmental control.

Leanna Suchey, our Business Development Manager was recently honored for her volunteer work in Otsego County earning the Gaylord Area Chamber of Commerce's Golden 2018 Patti Dobrzelewski Volunteer of the Year Award.  As a company, we strongly believe in our volunteer work to improve the lives of those around us in our Northern Michigan Communities!

Your walls, flooring, and ceiling will most likely require professional cleaning services. In addition to cleaning your property’s structure, we will clean your furniture, upholstery, clothing, and other restorable belongings damaged by the water. Most flooding and water damage also require professional odor removal and deodorization since wet materials have a very distinct odor.

When responding to a water damage emergency, we begin with a detailed inspection of your home or property, including a damage assessment. At this stage, our professionals are trying to determine the scope of the damage so that we can develop an appropriate plan of action.

When water intrudes into your property, mold growth can start in as little as 48 hours. Consider the following mold facts:

• Mold is present almost everywhere, indoors and outdoors.
• Mold spores are microscopic, float along in the air, and may enter your home through windows, doors, or AC/heating systems or even hitch a ride indoors on your clothing or a pet.
• Mold spores thrive on moisture. Mold spores can quickly grow into colonies when exposed to water. These colonies may produce allergens and irritants.
• Before mold remediation can begin, any sources of water or moisture must be addressed. Otherwise, the mold may return.
• Mold often produces a strong, musty odor, and that odor can lead you to possible mold problem areas.
• Even higher-than-normal indoor humidity can support mold growth. Keep indoor humidity below 45 percent.

Since microscopic mold spores exist naturally almost everywhere, indoors and outdoors, removing all mold from a home or business is impossible. Many restoration businesses advertise “mold removal” and even guarantee to remove all mold. This is a fallacy. We understand mold and mold growth. SERVPRO of Gaylord & Cheboygan has the training and expertise to remediate the mold in your home or business.

Move-Outs/Pack-Outs

If your home requires extensive restoration or cleaning, SERVPRO of Gaylord & Cheboygan can conduct an organized, efficient move-out of the affected area. A move-out will provide several benefits, including the following:

• A quicker remodeling process
• Protecting items from potential damage
• Protecting contents from further on-site damage

When restoration is completed, we will work with you to coordinate the move-in according to your needs. The services offered upon move-in may depend on your insurance coverage.

SERVPRO of Gaylord & Cheboygan specializes in restoring contents damaged by fire, water, or mold. Our expertise and “restore” versus “replace” mentality can help you save money while preserving precious keepsakes that can’t be replaced. We pretest your contents to determine what items can be restored back to their condition before the water damage.

Water damage affects not only the structure of your house but also your belongings. SERVPRO of Gaylord & Cheboygan understands that your home is more than a structure; your family’s furniture, clothing, keepsakes, and other belongings help transform a house into a home.

MOLD

It only takes a small water leak, or even excess humidity, for mold to form in your Gaylord home or business. Then, mold can spread quickly through the property in as little as 48 hours. Mold can produce allergens and irritants, and it has the potential to cause other health effects. If your home or business has a mold problem, we can inspect and assess your property and use our specialized training, equipment, and expertise to remediate your mold infestation.

Learn more about mold and what to do until help arrives by reviewing these mold damage tips.

Common Mold Misconceptions

It’s easy to understand why many people struggle to grasp the facts and issues surrounding indoor mold because sensational news stories and advertising cloud and obscure the real issues. Educate yourself with the facts about mold and learn about the mold remediation process.

The Mold Remediation Process

Every mold damage scenario is different, and requires a unique solution, but the general mold remediation process stays the same. The steps listed below illustrate our “typical” process:

1. Emergency Contact - (989) 705-2400
2. Inspection and Mold Damage Assessment
3. Mold Containment
4. Air Filtration
5. Removing Mold and Mold-Infested Materials
6. Cleaning Contents and Belongings
7. Restoration

SERVPRO of Gaylord & Cheboygan can respond immediately to your commercial fire damage emergency regardless of the size or scope of the damage. We are part of a national network of over 1,700 Franchises with special Disaster Recovery Teams placed strategically throughout the country to respond to large scale events and disasters.

The most likely place you will find some sort of mold will be in your crawl space. A lot of the time it will not be this bad. This owner definitely had a water problem.

SERVPRO of Gaylord & Cheboygan has the training, experience, and equipment to handle large commercial fire damage emergencies. Whether your fire emergency occurs in a restaurant, motel, or office building, we will respond quickly to mitigate the damage and manage the restoration project through to its completion. 

Fire damage is especially devastating for a business or commercial property. In addition to the fire and smoke damage, significant water damage from firefighting efforts and fire suppression systems may occur. Every hour spent restoring your business back to pre-fire condition is an hour of lost revenue and productivity. If your business experiences a fire loss, call the fire and water damage restoration experts and we’ll respond immediately to get you back to business.  

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A tree had fallen onto a house during a winter storm, we were called out to do a tarping on the roof and take care of the damage that had happened inside of the home.

Tree's can do a ton of damage to your house, we were called out on this job after a storm had went through. There was significant damage inside of the house. 

Storms can cause a lot of damage to your house. A tree fell on this roof during a storm. We were called out to tarp and do work inside of the home. 

Time on a water damage is very crucial, you do not want to mess around and take your time calling a professional to come out and look at it. We have been through thousands of these kind of situations. 

This was a big water damage we got in, we gutted the whole condo down to the studs and subfloor. It is absolutely amazing what water can do to a home.

This was a water damage that occurred inside of a condo. We started to demo all of the affected areas down to the studs as you can see. Water leaking can do a lot of damage!

This was a water damage we got in. Pipe had broken and affected many floors. Pretty amazing what water can do to a room after an hour of running non stop.

Pipe broke in a room and affected 3 floors below, insulation is hanging out of the ceiling and dripping wet. We were on site right away working hard to make it "like it never even happened"

As you can see, water has made its way onto the subfloor. Most of the time we can dry subfloors. Sometimes you have to demo it if its real bad. 

This was from a fire damage, soot carried through out the whole entire building. We are cleaning everything from ceiling to floor. You can see in the picture how white the table cloth was pre-loss.  

Fire started down in the basement in one of the business's. We showed up the day after it happened and began work right away. The damages ranged from smoke to water. 

This was at a hotel fire, soot was everywhere in the building. Everything came clean. This was super thick soot on the wood counter top. We had to clean the room from head to toe!

Looking at one of the walls in hotel fire, this happened late at night. As you can see, a lot of damage had occurred during the fire. Lots of soot!

This also was a fire inside of a hotel, fire started in one of the room very early in the morning. Lots and lots of demo will need to be done!

Our community came together for Halloween Night. We have a very nice pavilion located downtown Gaylord.  A bunch of business' came together to pass out candy to all of the kids. There were over 2,000 kids that had passed through. 

September is National Preparedness Month, In recent years, many different types of disasters have affected Northern Michigan. Hail Storms, Wind Storms, Tornadoes and Blizzards are all types of natural disasters that can threaten your home, business and community. 

SERVPRO of Gaylord & Cheboygan has been serving Northern Michigan for the past 15 years. We strive for greatness.. We want to make it "Like it never even happened". We are proud to serve the following counties.. Crawford, Otsego, Cheboygan, Charlevoix, Emmet, Roscommon, Antrim and Surrounding Counties!

Life happens. And no matter how big or small the mess, we'll be here to help clean it up. Our highly trained technicians are ready to respond immediately to flood or water damage at your Nothern Michigan property. We have the experience, expertise, and training to restore your home or business quickly and properly. We use advanced inspection and extraction equipment to find the water and remove it as quickly as possible. Our technicians will monitor and document the drying process to ensure your property is back to normal.

Here at SERVPRO of Gaylord & Cheboygan, we stand by our core values. Growing Relationships is the most important. Making our customers happy is our #1 goal. We all believe in Dreams.. but here at SERVPRO we believe in bigger dreams. Share the SERVPRO Story.. Everyday when we are out in the field we are sharing the SERVPRO story.. Helping home/business owners after a disaster occurs. We are here 24/7-365 making it "Like it Never Even Happened"

Our highly trained technicians are ready to respond immediately to flood or water damage at your Northern Michigan property. We have the experience, expertise, and training to restore your home or business quickly and properly. We use advanced inspection and extraction equipment to find the water and remove it as quickly as possible. Our technicians will monitor and document the drying process to ensure your property is back to normal.