SERVPRO of LaPorte and Porter Counties sponsored a Continuing Education Class for local insurance agents. The class was held at Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City, IN.

We had the pleasure of hosting Jason Gossett, an Instructor from SERVPRO Corporate. The two classes that were held were Mitigation Awareness and Response and Ethics.

Thank you to all the agents who attended making it a great experience for everyone. SERVPRO of LaPorte and Porter Counties appreciates all the Insurance offices/agents that we work with throughout the year.

Water damage can be significant in a shoe store. The products and inventory can be quickly damaged and designated as a loss. Insurance only covers so much of a loss. Many companies and businesses rely on SERVPRO, We're Faster To Any Size Disaster, to mitigate the damages knowing we are on-call 24/7 to help in an emergency.

The leak in the wall soaked a portion of the sheetrock along with some wood flooring in this Chesterton home. If SERVPRO is called immediately, we can respond and minimize the damage. This means we can just cut out a small portion of the drywall and lift up and remove some of the floorboards. We can then dry the area, spray a biocide to prevent mold, and in several days reinstall the flooring. "Like it never even happened."

"A kitchen fire can happen in seconds and cause destruction to the whole house." This fire damaged Valparaiso home received quick attention from SERVPRO technicians who arrived quickly on the scene. A two-pronged attack included removing charred materials and appliances as we set up hydroxyl generators to neutralize the airborne particulates and improve the indoor air quality. A lot of work ahead of us, but the final result is coming—“Like it never even happened.”

Once your Valparaiso property has sustained damage, you need a crew that will respond quickly to your emergency, like SERVPRO. Our skilled professionals are standing by 24/7 to answer your call. We have the training, experience, and equipment to restore your property to pre-damage condition. SERVPRO of Porter County will make it “Like it never even happened.”

A recent winter storm caused significant damage to a home in Valparaiso. A pipe in the bathroom burst causing damage to both the interior and exterior of the property. We arrived quickly and began our restoration process. We were able to return this home to pre-damage condition. “Like it never even happened.”

After a damage event, water, fire, mold or storm damage, SERVPRO of Porter County technicians help by taking inventory of the damaged or destroyed items to assist with the insurance claims.  Contact our IICRC certified team today at (219) 476-1883 to help with a damage situation in your home or business.

The telltale damage in the sheetrock ceiling panel is caused by a water leak in the attic of this Chesterton home. SERVPRO technicians can dry the damaged area after the leak has been fixed. No mold growth is the goal.

Our technicians responded to a call regarding a water and mold damage emergency at a commercial property in Porter. A leak went unnoticed for an extended period of time, and a mold infestation started to grow. We needed to work quickly to stop the moisture source and remediate the mold issue. Our highly skilled team was able to return this property to pre-damage condition using our specialized equipment. “Like it never even happened.”

The Photo illustrates significant mold colonization in the porous drywall panels of this Valparaiso area house. Mold spores are present everywhere in nature, and it just takes a bit of moisture for the fungi to cause damage. Only 48-72 hours are needed to see this unfortunate spotting. Luckily, our SERVPRO of Porter County team can contain the mold-infested area, remediate the problem, so that are happy customers feel "Like it never even happened."

When a disaster strikes your property in Valparaiso, you need help from the professionals at SERVPRO of Porter County! The IICRC certifies our specialists in carpet and upholstery cleaning, mold remediation, fire restoration, water restoration, and other cleaning and restoration courses. Our professionals have the experience and advanced equipment to make it “Like it never even happened.”

When ice dams cause damage to your Valparaiso home or business call our team at SERVPRO of Porter County immediately! An ice dam is ice that can form on the edge of the roof and prevent melting water and snow from draining off the roof down the gutters. The backed up water can cause a leak which can wreak havoc on your walls, ceilings, insulation, flooring, and other areas. To prevent ice dams from forming clean your gutters, keep snow off the roof before a freeze, and make sure attic vents are clear and open to allow warmer air to escape. When an ice dam plagues your property in Valparaiso, our crew is ready 24/7 to respond to your emergency. “Like it never even happened.”

One thing that is taken for granted is the quality of air that we breath in our homes and businesses.  The ventilation system heats, cools and circulates air through the ductwork throughout the structure.  These are commonly referred to as the lungs of the building.  Many factors such as nuisance dust, pollen, pet dander, cleaning chemicals, and other daily activities can cause contamination even in the cleanest homes and businesses.  The NADCA (National Air Duct Cleaning Asso.) Certified Air Duct Crews of SERVPRO of Porter County have decades of experience and are highly trained to clean and remove all of the contaminates to provide the highest quality indoor air.  Give our team a call and allow us to serve you in our five star fashion; the only way we know how.

Our team at SERVPRO of Porter County is getting ready to handle the cold winter ahead. We are insulating our SERVPRO van so our experts won't freeze helping our customers. We are dedicated to helping our clients in snow or sleet. We’re Faster to Any Size Disaster!

The porous surfaces of this Chesterton area house suffered a fire damaging event. The visible stains can be wiped off by SERVPRO FSRT technicians with our specially formulated cleaning products and sponges. The odors can be eliminated with a hydroxyl generator to pair with the foul-smelling airborne particulates. We can help to minimize the damage.

The flood cut shows how SERVPRO takes the pains and effort to minimize the deconstruction of commercial properties to limit disruptions to normal business activities. We understand that Porter area business enterprises work on small margins, as do we, so we do our best to keep their enterprise functioning.

When your Valparaiso home experiences a storm damage emergency you need to call our experts right away! Our fast response will prevent further damage and reduce your restoration costs. We have the experience and state-of-the-art equipment to restore your Valparaiso home to pre-damage condition. SERVPRO of Porter County will make it “Like it never even happened.”

A home in Michigan City recently experienced a fire. We removed their belongings and brought them to our cleaning room at our facility. Our fire damage technicians are trained to handle even the most delicate items. All their items were restored to pre-damage condition. “Like it never even happened.”

Not only can flooding damage structures and contents in the Chesterton area, but the contaminants swept in with the water can carry pathogens, foul odors, and a muddy mess. That is Why SERVPRO is the solution to this flood loss. We clean up and sanitize the area to preloss condition.

Our team has you covered when a water damage disaster occurs on your commercial property in Chesterton. The IICRC certifies us in water restoration, carpet and upholstery cleaning, and other cleaning and restoration courses. SERVPRO of Porter County has the training and equipment to restore your property to pre-damage condition.

To reduce the damage caused by stormwater to your Valparaiso home's flooring, call SERVPRO to remove the water quickly. Less water means less damage. We can often salvage building elements with our rapid response. Our equipment works hard.

No need to panic when a fire has destroyed your Porter kitchen our team is ready 24/7 to respond to your emergency. Our skilled specialists are certified by the IICRC in fire restoration. We have the equipment and experience to restore your home to pre-damage condition. SERVPRO of Porter County will make it “Like it never even happened.”

After the groundwater has been removed from an affected home in the Portage area, the goal of SERVPRO is to demolish only what is not salvageable, then dry and disinfect what is left. A flood cut serves this purpose, less to replace yet opening the wall cavities for spraying with an antimicrobial.

The moisture that circulates inside a large-volume warehouse can have a detrimental effect upon the inventory and equipment. SERVPRO can respond rapidly to a water loss in the Valparaiso area within hours to mitigate the losses and protect the stored materials from secondary water damage. Plenty of equipment can be placed to speed up the drying process.

You can count on SERVPRO when a storm has damaged your home. We have the training and equipment to handle any size disaster. SERVPRO of Porter County is ready 24/7, locally owned and operated, and Faster to Any Size Disaster.

SERVPRO recommends Chesterton homeowners to maintain fireplaces, flues, and chimneys before firing them up for the cold winter months. The damage that can be so easily avoided can be very prohibitive to repair. But, we are here for cleanup and restoration if need be.

Water damage at this Valparaiso home was the result of ruptured water lines running through the ceiling. The photo shows the severe damage that is caused. The saturated ceiling represents a hazardous condition to the residents of the home. SERVPRO of Porter County can respond quickly to help alleviate the hazardous conditions and return the damaged area to preloss condition.

If a fire sprinkler system inadvertently goes off, the walls and carpeting in a Valparaiso hotel get wet. Management realizes that time is money as far as revenue from guests staying or leaving and the physical damage that must be averted to the corridor and walls. Why SERVPRO? We're Faster To Any Size Disaster, our teams are trained and as shown in the photo, have the equipment, and in large quantities, to mitigate the water damage.

Discovering that your commercial property has suffered significant water damage can be a stressful situation. The team you can trust to get your business back up and running is SERVPRO. SERVPRO of Porter County has the advanced training, water damage experience, and specialized equipment to restore your commercial property to pre-damage condition. We’re Faster to Any Size Disaster!

Rainwater that flows into a house in Portage can lead to significant storm damage. The contaminated water meant the drywall was removed with a "flood cut" to minimize the demolition and reconstruction needed to restore this home to its preloss condition. SERVPRO always aims to put our customers' feelings and needs first.

SERVPRO FST fire and smoke damage restoration technicians can arrive quickly on the scene soon after a devastating fire in Portage has been extinguished. After the okay from the Fire Marshall to entire, our crew can begin the cleanup process to mitigate damages and the smoke circulation. We're Faster To Any Size Disaster.

This crawlspace was affected by water in Chesterton,IN. SERVPRO of Porter county was called to dry it out and replace the plastic. Please call the office at 219-476-1883 with any questions about our services.

Demo after a water damage, time to dry the structure. SERVPRO of Porter county will figure out if demo is needed as soon as we inspect your home. Drying should start right away.

SERVPRO of Porter county can dry your hardwood floors. We have drying mats that would be tented with plastic to create the perfect drying environment. Please call to discuss your options -219-476-1883

Mold will occur if sits to long. It is very important to remove standing water and start the drying process as soon as you can after a flood. Call SERVPRO of Porter county 219-476-1883

Penetrating and non penetrating moisture meters are used to determine the amount of moisture in your building materials. After this is determine the correct amount and kind of drying equipment will be placed in your home.