FAQs
More FAQs- I have an emergency at my building or facility. Who do I call?
- Why did the technician leave wet carpet on my stairs?
- Do I need to move my business out of my commercial property during the fire restoration process?
During an emergency situation, whether it’s late at night or on the weekend, accessibility is crucial. Call 1-800-RESPOND and ServiceMaster Restore will answer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Within one hour, we will contact the client and schedule an appointment.
After water damage in your home, stair carpeting is generally not removed for safety reasons. Exposed tack strips or staples, especially on steps, can be dangerous. However, there are situations where removing carpet from stairs is necessary to prevent damage to hardwood steps underneath, or in the case of sewage contamination. Removing tack strips is not advised, as this may damage the hardwood or the subfloor. Extreme caution must be used whenever the tack strip is exposed or when the carpeted stairs are damp. If carpet left on the stairs is unsalvageable, it will be removed when new carpet is installed.
Depending on the extent of damage from the fire, this is ultimately your decision. Some things you may want to consider are safety concerns, odours, electricity, and disruption to your business as a result of the equipment, work and noise that may be necessary to complete the restoration process. If vacating your premises during the process, consider informing all customers and associates; forwarding your mail to your temporary location; stopping or redirecting pickups and deliveries; and notifying all utility companies, of the temporary suspension of services to your usual business location during the restoration process.