What does SERVPRO do?

Name: SERVPRO of Bennington & Rutland Counties
Address: 1481 Murphy Hill Road, Noth Bennington, VT, 05257
Telephone: (802) 375-1500

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SERVPRO Of Bennington and Rutland Counties provides 24-hour emergency service and is dedicated to being faster to any size disaster in Rutland & Bennington, Vermont. We can respond immediately to your emergency and have the expertise to handle your restoration or cleaning needs.

24-Hour Emergency Service
Faster to any size disaster™
Highly Trained Restoration Techniques
A Trusted Leader in the Restoration Industry
Locally Owned and Operated
Advanced Restoration and Cleaning Equipment

Have Questions? Call Today - 802-375-1500

Residential Services:

Whether your Bennington or Rutland home needs emergency flood damage or your upholstery cleaned, you can depend on us. Our Technicians have extensive cleaning and restoration training and can make your property look its best.

Learn more about our residential services:

Water Damage Restoration
Fire Damage Restoration
Mold Remediation
Storm Damage Restoration
Cleaning Services
Building/Reconstruction Services

Commercial Services:

There's never a convenient time for fire or water damage to strike your Bennington or Rutland property. Every hour spent cleaning up is an hour of lost revenue and productivity. So when the need arises for professional cleaning or emergency restoration services we have the training and expertise to respond promptly with highly trained technicians to get your property back to business. Learn more about our commercial services:

Commercial Water Damage Restoration
Commercial Fire Damage Restoration

SERVPRO Heroes are the Storm Damage Experts

10/24/2024 (Permalink)

When heavy rains and high winds hit hard, property destruction and loss can be devastating to you as a homeowner. Structural damage to the exterior of your home is followed by interior devastation from water and winds. Storm damage is rarely isolated to just a few buildings in an area adding the challenge of finding a restoration company that can respond swiftly to your needs to an already anxiety provoking situation. SERVPRO of Bennington & Rutland Counties delivers the help you need swiftly even when a local disaster is widespread as we are able to call upon a network of over 1,650 franchises nationwide to respond if the need is great.
Storm damage in Bennington and Rutland Counties, Vermont can feel overwhelming, but your fear and panic will disappear when our team of professionals responds to your water, wind and flooding repair and restoration needs. Your particular situation is of paramount importance to us, and you need not worry that your repairs and restoration will take a back seat even when many in your area are struggling to recover from the same issues you face. Choosing our company puts in motion a vast support system, but our local ownership means you will receive a personalized approach to your particular situation, efficiently returning your home back to its pre-storm condition.

Placing your trust in SERVPRO of Bennington & Rutland Counties for your storm damage needs will reap you benefits that less qualified companies simply cannot deliver. We use state of the art equipment to clean, repair and restore your home and in the process, we also restore your and your family’s peace of mind. Our technicians are highly trained and qualified, current in Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IIICRC) for any procedure needed to bring your home back to the comfortable and comforting refuge you deserve. We also work closely with your insurance company, ensuring that all the work necessary is approved and compensated according to the terms of your policy. Our high standards and relentless drive to do the job on time while meeting local specifications means you and your family will quickly return to the quiet enjoyment of your house and neighborhood. We are not satisfied until you are happily back in your restored dwelling.

Once you make sure that your family is safe after a major storm, your first call should be to SERVPRO of Bennington & Rutland Counties. Call 802-375-1500 24/7 and begin the road to recovery by scheduling an inspection with our storm damage experts.

Keep Your Pets Safe During an Emergency

10/18/2023 (Permalink)

Keeping your loved ones safe during an emergency like a fire, hurricane, flood tornado, or any other unexpected event is a priority. Many families loved ones also include their furry family members as well, their pets. SERVPRO of Bennington/ Rutland Counties wants all your family members to be safe including your pets. Many pet owners are unsure of what to do with their beloved pets during an emergency.

Here are a few suggestions on what to do to keep your pet safe in any type of event that comes your way:

Be prepared and have a plan. Have a plan for both what you would do if you were home or if you were not and your pet was left alone. Find local pet daycares or even family or friends that can get to your pet if you cannot. Be prepared to evacuate if you have to a place that is pet friendly.
Make an emergency kit. Just like you would for yourself make a kit also for your pet. Stock up on their food, water, collar, leash, toys, and any medication they may be on, etc. Also, in this kit include information about your pet incase they get lost such a recent photo that can help others return your pet back to you safely.
Make sure vaccines are up to date. If your pet has to relocate to a shelter most shelters require certain vaccinations so you will be required to provide documentation of your pet’s vaccine history. Make sure they are up to date so your pet will not have any issues staying in a safe place.
Create a safe haven for your pet. Change can be chaotic and stressful not only to us but also to our furry family members. So be sure to bring things that they love such as their favorite toy or blanket/ bedding for sleeping. Bringing a little piece of home when evacuating can help ease their nerves during these anxious times.

Being forced to leave your home due to an emergency is stressfull and frusterating. We here at SERVPRO of Bennington/ Rutland Counties understand this and we are here to respond to any emergency in your home quickly. We are water, fire, and mold specialists who are available 24/7 and can be reached at 802-375-1500!

How to Prevent Rain Damage and Water Inundation in Your Building

10/18/2023 (Permalink)

Rain damage can lead to mold growth and structural damage to your Bennington & Rutland County commercial property. This is something no business ever wants to experience and have to go though. Fortunately, there are several different precautions you can take to avoid water inundation in your commercial building.

Building envelopes are barriers between the interior of a building and the outdoors. Some examples of this would-be doors, windows, the roof, and even the walls or foundation. Regular maintenance on these envelopes is essential to maintain their integrity. These envelopes are your buildings primary protection against water damage. You want to keep an eye out for cracks, deteriorating seals, mold growth, or other signs of envelope failure.

At times of heavy rain, it may be necessary to set up temporary precautions to protect the buildings envelopes against rain damage. Remember, that barriers should not go around the entire building because water that gets between the barrier and the building needs to be able to escape.

Weather is among one of the many things that business owners cannot control. Hopefully, the above precautions will be able to minimize or eliminate a water damage from happening. However, if these steps do not work you will want to hire a professional mitigation team to handle the work. We here at SERVPRO of Bennington & Rutland Counties are a team of highly trained professionals with the skills to restore any size building that has been impacted by a water damage. Our staff has state of the art drying equipment that will aid in this restoration process. We are a 24/7 emergency service company that is always here to help! Please give us a call at (802) 375-1500 if you experience any water damage large or small!

Natural Disasters in Vermont

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A man seen kayaking in a flooded intersection after a hurricane swept through Vermont.

Common natural disasters in Vermont include severe storms, floods, winter storms, hurricanes, landslides, power outages, and tropical storms. Very rarely do tornadoes, earthquakes, wildfires, and droughts occur in Vermont but they can happen. Vermont endures intense storms in the form of severe thunderstorms and lighting, heavy rains, large hail, and gusty winds. Thunderstorms can happen year-round, but normally occur during spring and summer months. Lightening and hail can accompany server storms, resulting in possible greater damage to local and personal property. Many streams and rivers crisscross the state and make Vermont highly susceptible to river floods and flash flooding. These floods are generally caused by periods of heavy rain, quick thaws, fast snowmelt, and overly saturated soil. Vermont is vulnerable to ice storms, blizzards, and heavy snow. The winter months are long and cold, generally in December and January. Vermont receives over 86 inches of snow annually, which is almost three times more than the national average. Although Vermont is not a coastal state, it does still experience the effects of Atlantic storms. Hurricanes and nor’easters can occur and have the potential to cause major destruction. SERVPRO of Bennington and Rutland Counties responds immediately to your storm damage emergency. We have the storm damage restoration experience and specialized equipment to restore your Vermont home or business back to pre-storm condition. Storms don’t wait for normal business hours, and neither do we at SERVPRO of Bennington and Rutland Counties. You can depend on an immediate response from out highly trained technicians, who are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Know Your Hurricane Categories

8/16/2022 (Permalink)

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The best way to prepare for any sort of natural disaster is to educate yourself and understand them! Hurricanes are no different, when you are sitting at home watching television and you see reports that a hurricane is coming you likely think, how bad is this storm and what do I need to do to protect myself and my family?

One of the most common tools used to decipher and understand hurricanes is called the Saffir Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. This scale categorizes hurricanes based off their wind speeds primarily. There are 5 categories on this scale. Hurricanes reaching a category 3 or higher are major hurricanes with life threatening and significant potential for extreme damage.

Category 1 hurricanes have wind speeds between 74-95mph. This level of a storm will likely cause minimal damage to your home. This speed of wind however can still lead to some damages and loss of power.

Category 2 hurricanes have wind speeds between 96-110mph. Winds of this speed can cause an increase in damage to your home and property. Several trees may be down, roads can be shut down, and power outages will most definitely occur.

Category 3 hurricanes have wind speeds between 111-129mph. Significant damage will be done to most homes such some roof damage. Power outages will occur lasting several days typically with this high level of a storm.

Category 4 hurricanes have wind speeds between 130-156mph. Storms of this category are very deadly and destructive. Significant damage that is sometimes irreparable will be done to your home and property.

Category 5 hurricanes have winds that are greater than 157mph. This is the highest category of a storm on this scale. A storm of this caliber is highly destructive leaving buildings, homes, and even entire residential areas uninhabitable for weeks or even months.

We here at SERVPRO can help you prepare for any storms that lay ahead by completing an Emergency Ready Profile (ERP). Please call us if you have any questions we are always here to help. We can be reached at 802-375-1500.

Safety Tips for Driving in a Rainstorm

7/1/2022 (Permalink)

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With summer rainstorms beginning to roll in we here at SERVPRO of Bennington & Washington Counties want all to stay safe this summer. So here are a few tips to think about when driving in a storm.

Wait until the weather improves- if possible, wait for the conditions to get better especially if you do not feel comfortable driving during a torrential rainstorm.
Ventilate your car while driving- rain causes humidity to increase causing windows to become foggy and make it difficult to see out of. Use your cars ventilation system to decrease humidity in your car.
Use your windshield wipers- often many people forget that even in a light rainstorm wipers should be used, they are there for a reason!
Have some supplies in your car- in an instance of an emergency make sure to have some extra food, water, and blankets always stored in your vehicle.
Maintain a safe distance between other cars- in rainstorms it is more difficult to break so keep an extra distance between you and other cars, so it gives you more time to break.
Avoid heavy breaking- do not slam on your breaks this can cause you to slide, be prepared and stop earlier then you would normally have.
Turn on your headlights- in many states it is the law that during a storm you are to drive with lights on. This increases visibility between you and others.
Slow down- always drive slower during a storm wet roads are very dangerous.
Know the roads- carefully consider the path you are going to take; some routes are better then others during storms even though it may take you a longer way.
Check your tires- before leaving ensure your tires are okay and safe to drive in, tires provide traction and keep you steady on the road.

These are just a few tips to consider when driving in a rainstorm. If you ever experience damage in your home from s storm do not hesitate to give SERVPRO of Bennington & Rutland Counties a call at 802-375-1500.

Storm Preparation

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During this time of year, heavy rain and high winds can happen suddenly and lead to interruption of your everyday life. At SERVPRO we have experienced technicians available 24 hours a day 7 days a week to help with any of your storm damage needs. We can hand damage caused by any severe weather including Freezing, Hail and Ice Storms, Lighting Strikes, Thunderstorms, high winds and flooding.

After you’ve experienced storm damage, we can help with the following services:

Fast assessment of your damage and quick contact with your insurance
Water Damage Restoration
Flood Water extraction
Emergency Board ups

There are several things you can look for after a storm to determine damage that has been done. Check your windows for shattered glass, broken panes, or damaged frames. Heavy rains can cause broken tree limbs and with those limbs come leaves and small branches, check to make sure these aren’t stuck and clogging your gutter. Take a walk around your home, make sure there are no holes, breaks or splitting which are common side effects of a bad storm.

If you experience storm damage call SERVPRO of Bennington and Rutland Counties! 24 hours a day 7 Days a week! 802-375-1500!

Storms = Many types of damages

4/13/2022 (Permalink)

Spring is right around the corner, and the Stormy season brings a wide range of storm types. Any one of these storm types could cause damage to your home of business. To be prepared, it is important to know the different damages that a storm can cause. These storms come with wind, flooding, and lightning that can cause damage to your home.

Flooding Damage

Heavy rain during the Spring season can cause river flooding. The warmer weather can clear up Ice Jams, and cause leaky basements, roofs, or windows. Our team can assist in your cleanup process after flood damage has occurred.

Wind Damage

Severe storms can also include wind damage. High winds can cause roof damage, from shingles being removed, or even missing parts of a roof that may loosen flashing. These things can cause leaks to your home or business that can produce damp, moldy conditions. One of our restoration experts can help property owners address storm damage more effectively.

Lightning Damage

Many times a storm brings the loud sounds of thunder which means lightning is striking. There may be objects attached to your home or business that can attract a lightning strike which in return could cause a fire. A single lightning bolt can reach temperatures of 30,000 kelvins (53,540 degrees Fahrenheit). The large amount of static electricity charges in a lightning strike cause about 2% of all fires.

We are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week for your storm damage needs. (802) 375-1500

Floodwaters Invade!

3/7/2022 (Permalink)

It’s that time of year where all the snow and ice is beginning to melt. The influx in water and rain during this season can back up storm sewers and cause floodwaters to come into your home. This water may be contaminated with dangerous viruses, bacteria, chemicals, and biological material.

When the water enters your home, it can seem very overwhelming. The floor is wet, the water is seeping into the walls, and the items on the floor are soaked. SERVPRO of Bennington & Rutland Counties responds in less than four hours from your call, and provides cleanup services for flood damage to homes and businesses. We take all the precautions for the protection of your family and our employees. The steps requiring include:

Disposing of all trash following industry-approved guidelines
Set up containment areas to protect the remainder of the building and remove the waste material
Wearing personal protective equipment while cleaning and removing waste material
Applying EPA registered disinfectant material to all waste material and all surfaces as they are cleaned

After the appropriate steps are taken, SERVPRO may also need to complete control demolition of contaminated flooring materials, make flood cuts in the walls to expose damaged and contaminated drywall, insulation, and vapor barriers. Once contaminated materials are removed, everything is disinfected and cleaned and we use our air movers and dehumidifiers to dry the space damaged by floodwaters.

Call SERVPRO of Bennington & Rutland Counties for storm/flood damage today! We can help 24/7. (802) 375-1500

Make a Food Plan for the Next Storm Outage!

9/16/2021 (Permalink)

Snowstorms, ice storms, thunderstorms if severe enough all can knock out your power quickly. And we here in the Bennington and Rutland areas know a few things about storms! Sometimes power outages can last days or even weeks depending on how quickly the electric company is able to service your area. Having a stockpile can ease you and your families’ minds during such an event.

One suggestion we have is to always keep the staples on hand. Do not be one of those pre-storm shoppers that runs to the grocery store and empties out all the bread and milk in the aisle! If you set aside the staples you need throughout the year you can avoid all the pre storm grocery store mayhem!

Some essentials to have in your stockpile:

Bottled water
Protein bars
Breakfast cereal
Plant based milk
Shelf stable milk
Nuts
Peanut butter
Almond butter
Canned beans
Canned fish
Canned meat
Canned veggies
Canned fruit
Rice

It is important to keep your refrigerator closed as much as possible. If you keep your refrigerator closed it usually can stay at a safe temperature of below 40 degrees Fahrenheit for roughly 4 hours. Freezers will stay cold for 24-48 hours as well if kept closed.

These are just a few tips on making a food plan for the next storm! The team at SERVPRO of Bennington & Rutland Counties has specialized training and experience in storm damage restoration, water restoration, fire damage restoration, mold remediation, commercial services, and natural disaster cleanup. Call SERVPRO of Bennington & Rutland Counties at 802-375-1500.

Know Your Hurricanes!

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