Winterize Your Business

The winter months may call for businesses to take some standard precautionary measures to help protect their property. These measures include basic maintenance checks and preparation to help ensure your business and employees remain safe. Some basic precautionary tips include:

-          Check your business property for down tree limbs and branches. Weather, such as wind, heavy rain, ice and snow, can cause branches to fall, which could cause damage to the property and potentially cause personal injuries.

-          Ensure gutters are clean and secure. Leave or debris accumulates causing a damming effect on gutters, which could lead to roof problems and water damage.

-          Inspect property, especially walkaways and parking lots, for proper drainage to alleviate flood hazard potential.

-          Inspect all handrails, stairwells and entryways to address and correct potential slippery or hazardous areas. Install mats or non- slip surfaces and post caution signs where water could be present.

For more information: http://www.servprolexingtonsc.com/commercial-restoration/

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-Denea Duran 

Your Business+ Mold = Dangerous

If you own a business or a home, here are some great facts!

In the 1970's, sick building syndrome became apparent as groups of people displayed similar symptoms after having spent extended periods of time in buildings with poor air quality. Good judgement and immediate attention can correct the situation and save you money in the event of litigation. People most at risk include:

-Infants and children
-Pregnant Women
-Elderly
-People with compromised respiratory systems or asthma/allergies
-People with weakened immune systems.


While molds are found naturally in the environment, an overabundance inside buildings is undesirable for both aesthetic and health reasons. Experts disagree about the more controversial details of molds but all agree that if you have excessive mold, it needs to be removed.

If you or someone you know is experiencing problems with mold please call SERVPRO of Cayce/West Columbia & Lexington 803-755-9774

-Denea Duran

Keep Your Home Safe!

Since the severe weather has made an appearance across the country, it's only right if I give you Awesome Tips on keeping your home and business safe!



Tips for Preparing Your Home for Winter Weather

• Keep cabinet doors open during cold spells. This allows warm air to circulate around pipes


• Keep a slow trickle of water flowing through faucets, especially if the pipes for faucets, especially if the pipes for faucets run through unheated or uninsulated areas of your home.


• Consider shutting off outdoor faucets. Find the shut-off valve in the basement or crawl space and turn it to "off".


• If you follow the previous step, then open the outdoor faucet to help ensure it drains completely and the inner valve is shut off.


• Ensure gutters are clean and secure. Leaves and debris accumulate, causing a damming effect on gutters, which could lead to roof problems and water damage.


• Proper maintenance of your furnace can help reduce the risk of puffbacks.

Tips for Preparing Your Business for Winter Weather

• Check your business property for downed tree limbs and branches. Weather such as wind, heavy rain, ice and snow, can cause branches to fall, which could cause damage to the property and potentially cause personal injuries.


• Inspect property, especially walkways and parking lots, for proper drainage to alleviate flood hazard potential.


• Inspect all handrails, stairwells and entryways to address and correct potential slippery or hazardous areas. Install mats or non-slip surfaces and post caution signs where water could be present.


• Ask SERVPRO of Cayce/West Columbia/ Lexington about starting a FREE Emergency Ready Profile for your business.  Call us! 803-755-9774

-Denea Duran

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We're "In It 2 Win It"

The Greater Lexington Chamber is launching its “In It 2 Win It” campaign and it’s with you in mind. Trust us, you’re going to want to learn more.

Corporate teams of volunteers are gathering for 8 weeks to extend their reach into the community to sell Chamber memberships and sponsorships through the Chamber’s Total Resource Campaign.

These teams are raising money that benefits their community. When the community prospers, businesses prosper. The Chamber is committed to sustaining our excellent community and to increasing the strength of our local economy.

By becoming a member of the Chamber, you can directly impact your community and economy for the better! Interested in joining? Visit http://www.lexingtonsc.org/ for more info. Joining the Chamber has many benefits, including opportunities to promote your business, saving money, and even resources to help make your work more efficient. If becoming a member isn’t the right option for you, maybe becoming a sponsor is a more appropriate option, as you can partner with the Chamber to make a difference and better your community. Check it out today!

Sandy Hayden