We have a full house today at our Continuing Education Course on Ethics! Thank you to Elaine Mellon with the Idaho Department of Insurance for agreeing to speak about insurance violations. We are thrilled to be hosting this event in our new conference room and can't wait for many more opportunities in the coming months! 

"No one is more cherished in this world than someone who lightens the burden of another." - Joseph Addison

We had a wonderful time hosting the Montana & Idaho Area Meeting last week! Thank you to Brandon Bearden and Tristine from SERVPRO Industries, Inc. for the wealth of knowledge! There is a reason SERVPRO is a leader in the restoration industry; continuously learning and leading to better serve our customers and community!

With the Treasure Valley under a Winter Weather Advisory, there is a possibility for snow and water to damage your residential or commercial property.

Choose SERVPRO of Boise, a local company that specializes in storm and water damage restoration. Our highly trained technicians are ready and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are Here to Help and ready to respond! 

We had the pleasure of presenting to local homeowners of Avimor last Wednesday evening. Thank you to Matt Dietz- Farmers Insurance and Monty Ewing for allowing us to speak about our role in the restoration process and answer any homeowners questions. 

Last weekend our crews were busy responding to a large commercial water loss at a local business.

When water damage strikes, a fast response is critical. Day or night, Treasure Valley residents and business owners can expect SERVPRO to respond immediately to your water emergency.

If you have a water loss whether it be large or small, commercial or residential, call SERVPRO of Boise today! (208) 375-0300

Last week our crews responded to a large commercial water loss at a local salon. We responded quickly and efficiently to prevent any further water damage.

If you have a water loss whether it be large or small, commercial or residential, call SERVPRO of Boise today! (208) 375-0300 

The entire SERVPRO team would like to congratulate Kim Brown for her dedication, leadership and commitment to the company over the past twenty seven years. We would also like to congratulate Daniel Lopez, Luke McManamon, Eric Knepprath, Kelly Parziale, Andrew Velardes, Kati Sheldon, Jake Corder and Blaine Tewell on their work anniversaries, we look forward to many more years of success!

SERVPRO had the opportunity to host a private informative and interactive continuing education course on ethics for a local insurance agency, Pacific Crest Independent Insurance Alliance. Blaine Tewell taught the course to eight employees and enjoyed being able to provide this type of class to them free of charge and in the comforts of their own office. Thank you for having us Pacific Crest!

SERVPRO had the honor of hosting two informative and interactive continuing education (CE) courses yesterday. The courses were on understanding biohazard cleanup for insurance professionals, property managers and staff. We had an excellent turn out and enjoyed our time at the TownePlace Suites in Meridian!

Our crews have been in Hampstead and New Bern, North Carolina since the second week of September. We split our crews into two teams to allow us to help as many residents and business owners as possible. This is a photo of a commercial condominium complex that we are currently demoing/drying. 

SERVPRO had the honor of hosting an informative and interactive continuing education (CE) course on understanding mold in the restoration industry. Thank you to Dan Luttrell from SERVPRO Industries, Inc. for teaching the course. We had an excellent turn out and enjoyed our time at Crane Creek Country Club!

Our very own Blaine Tewell was recognized at our June area meeting for being the Idaho Sales & Marketing Representative of the quarter. He won the Idaho Marketing Monster Victory Award. Way to go Blaine! 

Welcome David Ragsdale from SERVPRO Industries, Inc., who is here to teach an Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) course on Fire and Smoke Restoration. We are pleased to be hosting SERVPRO of Twin Falls & Jerome Counties for the (FSRT) course as well. These courses provide our technicians with the knowledge and expertise to help you through a stressful and confusing time. Have questions? Give us a call today at 208-375-0300!

SERVPRO isn't just about helping the Treasure Valley; it's about helping wherever there is a need. Our crews have been in Des Moines, Iowa since the beginning of July assisting multiple storm/flood victims to get back into their homes and commercial businesses. We are so proud of our team members for sacrificing their time and energy to help the residents of Des Moines, Iowa. We cannot wait to have you all back in Boise but are so grateful to have you represent SERVPRO! 

The entire SERVPRO team would like to congratulate Beth Byce and Winder Buchanan for their dedication, leadership and commitment to the company over the past five years. We would also like to congratulate Alex Isaacson, Layton Cunningham, Kaitlin Hummel, Ashley Jacobs-Spainhower and William Mitchell for their year of service, we look forward to many more years of success!

SERVPRO had the honor of hosting an informative and interactive course on ethics for local insurance agents and adjusters. We had an excellent turn out at our continuing education course and enjoyed our time at the Boise Centre.

Our Operations Manager Beth Byce and one of our Crew Chiefs Justin Gallegos had the opportunity to visit the SERVPRO Corporate office and attend the IICRC Applied Structural Drying course. They learned the science of drying and how that is applied in the field. In the class a training house is flooded and they are taught how to dry it out efficiently and in a cost effective way.

Our very own Kaitlin Hummel was recognized at our district meeting for being the Idaho Sales & Marketing Representative of the quarter. She won the Idaho Marketing Monster Victory award. Vic is in good hands and never leaving our franchise. Way to go Kaitlin! 

Happy Administrative Professional Day to our Admin: Jody, Debbie, Kati and Haily! Thank you for all the hard work you do. Your positivity around the office is a breath of fresh air, we couldn't do what we do without you. We hope your day is as great as you are!

SERVPRO recently spent the morning doing our yearly respirator fit testing. At SERVPRO of Boise safety is our highest priority! Thank you Norco Industrial for coming out and performing the test. 

We are blessed each and every day to work with not only the best human coworkers, but also the best puppy coworkers in the valley. These boys definitely keep us on our toes, how cute do they look in their hero ready shirts?

1st Annual SERVPRO Chili & Pie cook-off! Congrats to our fearless leader Chris for winning first place by judges and people's choice for his chili! Also, a big congrats to our pie winners Kati and Jake!

This is a photo of our team loaded up and heading to Northern California to assist with cleanup from the devastating wildfires! We are thankful to have been able to assist during a time of need. 

We walked out of a store to find this note on our truck in Houston. We truly appreciate the love and support we saw from the people of Texas and are so thankful for our teams from all over the nation helping during a time of need. With everyone working together, we will rebuild!

• Mold is present almost everywhere, indoors and outdoors.
• Mold spores are microscopic and 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 can lead you to possible mold problem areas.
• Even higher-than-normal indoor humidity can support mold growth. Keep indoor humidity below 45 percent.

Ventilation systems are often the biggest culprit in poor indoor air quality. Make it a priority to inspect the ductwork of your home or business.

Mold is all around us and in every breath we take. It plays an important role in the natural process of decay and is used to make everything from cheese to penicillin. If allowed to grow unchecked inside your home, however, mold can result in damage to both the structure and your health.

The SERVPRO Disaster Recovery Team can provide help whether you're dealing with a tornado, hurricane, blizzard or flood. The SERVPRO System has a network of strategically positioned storm teams on standby should a disaster strike near you. Available 24 hours a day and 365 days a year, we are prepared for the unpredictable.

With the ability to mobilize local command centers, along with the resources of more than 1,700 Franchises nationwide, no disaster is too big.

When a fire happens, there is no time for planning. Sit down with your family now and make a step-by-step plan for escaping from a fire in your home. 

Then when everyone is safe, call SERVPRO and let us make it "Like it never even happened." 208-375-0300

A puffback is an explosion inside the burner chamber of the furnace or boiler. Most puffbacks are small and are contained to the room where the explosion happens, but in some cases it sends soot and smoke through the whole establishment. Most puffbacks occur in oil-fired heating systems. In a furnace or boiler fueled with gas, the explosion is usually bigger and more damaging. 

Call SERVPRO of Boise for all your puffback needs!! (208) 375-0300

If your home or business has been damaged by severe floods or storms, call us right away. Disaster can strike when we least expect it, but SERVPRO of Boise will be there to help you weather the storm.

Faster Response

Since we are locally owned and operated, we are able to respond quicker with the right resources, which is extremely important. A fast response lessens the damage, limits further damage, and reduces the restoration cost.

Resources to Handle Floods and Storms

When storms hit, we can scale our resources to handle a large storm or flooding disaster. We can access equipment and personnel from a network of 1,700 Franchises across the country and elite Disaster Recovery Teams that are strategically located throughout the United States.

No one expects to come home from vacation to find their home flooded by water. If this situation ever happens to you and/or your family, call SERVPRO we are available 24/7 365. 

When home or business owners experience a disaster to their property, often the first step is to start cleaning up the water with a towel, mop or even a shop vac. Although this is very common practice, what about the water you do not see? Just because there is no visible water, doesn’t mean that the area is considered dry. It is very important at this time to call on the professionals at SERVPRO® of Boise to make sure your property is properly dried to prevent secondary damage to your flooring, furniture, or even the possible threat of mold growth.

Our crews are available 24/7 to help in the event that something unexpected happens.

We Answer the Phone Ready to Help Call Today – (208) 375-0300

This shows our crews drying out the bathroom of a local business that had water damage from a toilet overflow. The overflow affected the restroom and an adjacent classroom. It affected vinyl, laminate, and carpet between the two rooms. 

This is a photo of our crews drying out a ceiling affected by water. The water damage came from the kitchen sink, it affected the hardwood floors in the kitchen and the ceiling in the family room below. 

This Boise business had a leaking pipe which caused about 15,000 square foot to be hit with water. SERVPRO of Boise went in and took care of the mess so they could get back to work! 

The SERVPRO Disaster Recovery Team can provide help whether you're dealing with a tornado, hurricane, blizzard or flood. The SERVPRO System has a network of strategically positioned storm teams on standby should a disaster strike near you. Available 24 hours a day and 365 days a year, we are prepared for the unpredictable.

With the ability to mobilize local command centers, along with the resources of more than 1,700 Franchises nationwide, no disaster is too big. Recent mobilizations of the Catastrophic Storm Response Teams include:

• 2018 Northeast Freeze
• 2017 California Wildfires
• 2017 Hurricane Irma
• 2017 Hurricane Harvey

Our large loss team headed to Worcester, Massachusetts in January 2018 to help local franchises with clean up from winter storms. 

These storms caused this entire childcare facility to have water damage, which was around 19,000 square feet.

SERVPRO helped in putting people's homes back together after Hurricane Harvey. Our owner, took this photo while driving through one of the neighborhoods in Houston. His message of communities coming together to help each other in a time of need is what America is all about! It has been an honor to be called upon to help these communities.

Water damage in a bathroom had gone unnoticed for quite some time and as a result, mold began to grow behind and around the toilet, sink and tub. Take care of water damage when it occurs, so it does not escalate. Call SERVPRO of Boise to help (208) 375-0300!

The residents within this apartment had been boiling water to increase the humidity in their unit. It had gone unnoticed for quite some time and as a result, mold began to grow inside closet spaces and behind furniture. Call SERVPRO of Boise to help (208) 375-0300!

This is the aftermath of a stairway to a loft above a garage in Eagle when we arrived on scene. There was significant smoke and soot damage to the garage and loft; affecting vehicles, furniture, tools, etc...

This was the aftermath of a kitchen fire in Boise when we arrived on scene. There was significant smoke and soot damage to the entire home. The owner couldn't believe we could make his home look "Like it never even happened."

Boise State University called SERVPRO, when fire sprinklers went off and affected one of their dorms on campus. SERVPRO was on scene quick and helped control the situation in a time of need.

If you suspect that your home or business has a mold problem, SERVPRO Professionals can inspect and assess your property. If mold is found, we have the training, equipment, and expertise to handle the situation. Mold doesn't stand a chance!

Boise's SERVPRO Storm team aided in cleanup in Chicago last week. Here is an image from one of the jobs we helped with! SERVPRO: "Like it never even happened."

This is a photo of our SERVPRO fleet vehicles parked in front of a large commercial loss in Boise. Our desiccant dehumidifier was used to lower the relative humidity and produce the lowest vapor pressure for our crews to mitigate the water damage as quickly as possible. 

Water damage from rain can have devastating effects on buildings and leak through cracks in the roof and siding. Call the experts at SERVPRO at the first sign of water damage! 

Any home or commercial property can quickly become infested with mold, if a source of water is present. Mold can spread throughout a property quickly. Since mold can produce allergens and irritants, you should call us to inspect your business or home if you suspect you have a mold problem. If mold is found, SERVPRO has the training, equipment, and expertise to remediate your mold infestation.

You never know when disaster will strike your business or commercial property. Protecting your assests and being ready for any disaster is as easy as making one phone call. 208-375-0300

When a drain-line flooded their conference room, Clear Water Research called SERVPRO Boise. They called us first thing on a Monday morning, and we were on site within an hour. SERVPRO is Hero Ready! 

We’ll treat your family with empathy and thoughtfulness. We respect your property as if it were our own. If you suffer a fire damage event, please refer to our Fire Damage Tips—Until Help Arrives Guide and follow these tips to protect yourself and your property. Call SERVPRO, we've got you covered. 

SERVPRO of Boise was contacted to manage the clean-up, board-up and repair at the Hong Kong Restaurant in Nampa, Idaho caused by a vehicle collision. Our team responded quickly to assure the building owner would be able to return to operations quickly.

Flower Aroma, a florist shop on Overland Road in Boise, Idaho, sustained fire damage over the weekend. Our SERVPRO Operations Manager, Peter Schmidt was on scene to assist with the damage assessment and assure the owner, Kelly Wall that the building could be restored.

At SERVPRO of Boise we have two Desiccant Dehumidifiers that are "Mobile" and can be on site and fully operational to most areas within six to eight hours. A desiccant dehumidifier can lower relative humidity much more than refrigerants can and thus produce the lowest vapor pressure.