Storms, hurricanes, fire or flood are a part of life for people in Newberry, South Carolina and have the potential to threaten lives and cause large-scale destruction. Emergencies can happen at any time and can have a big effect on your life. Many people think that they don’t have the time to make a plan, or that…
As an owner of a house or business establishment, you may frequently be hoping that your property will never be razed by a fire because everything will turn to ashes, and you may even wish for a flood to happen instead. Fire prevention is an utmost campaign that should be participated in by the entire…
If you have been in a few bad storms, pounded by rain and wind, then you realize how important it is to keep an eye on weather systems and know when to beat a retreat to avoid getting hypothermia or being benighted on the side of a mountain. The good news is that there are…
The hurricane season can bring about disasters and damages when you are not prepared. Hurricanes are usually associated with wind damage, but flooding poses a significant risk to your home. Flooding causes damage to infrastructures, power outages, and sometimes loss of life. However, all of these can be prevented if one is prepared ahead of…
The most dreadful home problem a homeowner may experience is a sewer backup. This is the obstruction within the drain pipeline that hinders the smooth flow of the wastewater towards the main sanitary sewer line. Sewer backup is not a normal occurrence, mainly because it only transpires when the pipeline is obstructed. This sewer backup is…
Quite a number of people fall into the trap of hoarding things. People who hoard are usually those who have obsessive-compulsive disorder who need to buy too much of something or people who have trouble getting rid of so many items which they think may have value in the future. Hoarding things lead to a…
If your property has suffered storm damage, our team of experts at ServiceMaster of the Upstate is on hand to plan, coordinate and manage all the resources required to restore your home or business premises to the high quality you expect with the least possible stress. Storm damage in Greenville, Spartanburg, Laurens, Newberry and Saluda to residential and commercial property can often…
Fungal and mold spores are a common occurrence for both indoor and outdoor areas. There are certain fungi and mold that are linked with indoor environments, specifically in warm and damp conditions. There are some people in your work area who are highly sensitive to mold and fungi. Some can suffer from nasal or eye irritation. Other…
Yes, by ServiceMaster of the Upstate The smoke released by any type of fire may it be from the forest, brush, crop or wood burning, is a mixture of particles and chemicals produced by incomplete burning of carbon-containing materials. Smoke can contain many different chemicals such as aldehydes, acid gases, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, polycylic…
Being a homeowner has many joys, but also many challenges, so peace of mind that your residential property in Greenville is secure and well maintained can be hard to find. Water damage from leaks at home is an issue that affects the lives of the homeowners at some time. And the typical bill for water damage in Greenville can run into…