Servpro becomes Red Cross Heroes

Local SERVPRO Franchises Become Red Cross “Heroes”

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Columbia Region Red Cross

SERVPRO franchise owners Chris Cromer (Dutch Fork), William Hinson (Richland County) and Marty Williams (West Columbia/Cayce/Lexington) take a break from the tournament to meet with Red Cross employee, Paula Thayer.

We are verfy excited to announce that local SERVPRO franchises have become Red Cross “Heroes” by hosting the First Annual SERVPRO/American Red Cross Golf Tournament on April 12^th at Golden Hills Golf Club in Lexington.
A total of $6,746 was raised at the inaugural tournament, and 100% of the proceeds were donated to our local disaster relief program.

“This is a perfect partnership since we are both in the business of helping put lives back together following a disaster,” said Paula Thayer, major gift manager, American Red Cross, Columbia Region. “There is no greater feeling than that of bringing hope and comfort to someone who was lost everything.”

The tournament was a huge success thanks to the following local SERVRPO franchises for joining efforts: West Columbia/Cayce/Lexington, Dutch Fork and Richland County.

We would like to thank all of the participants and sponsors of the tournament but most of all the wonderful owners and employees of the three SERVPRO offices. It is because of people and organizations like these that the Red Cross is able to fulfill its humanitarian mission each and every day down the street, across the country and around the world.

The Red Cross “Heroes” program is a grassroots fundraising and awareness campaign through which the Red Cross partners with community groups and individuals to raise funds for the vital programs and services that the organization provides to the community.

To become a Hero, call (803) 540-1219 or e-mail Paula.Thayer@redcross.org. Click here to make a financial donation, call (803) 540-1241, or mail to the American Red Cross, PO Pox 91, Columbia, SC 29202.

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The Last Year

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It's been a pretty good year, I'd say.

Sandy Hayden

Small Maintenance Can Prevent Big Problems

Don't be fooled. Many innocent-looking home appliances can cause damage to your home if left unattended or go too long between regular maintenance checks. One such culprit capable of causing extensive damage... your hot water heater.

Insurance claims for leaking or ruptured water heaters run into the hundreds of millions of dollars every year. When water heaters are located in remote areas of a home, such as a basement, a leak could go undetected for days or weeks. In addition to the many gallons of water that may need to be cleaned up, damage to the flooring, walls and other surroundings can be severe and costly.

We're not surprised here at SERVPRO of West Columbia and Lexington by the number of calls we receive regarding hot water heaters. That type of appliance is usually installed and left alone. A homeowner often won't even notice a problem until the day the hot water goes out.

We are a national fire and water cleanup and restoration company trained in the cleanup and care of events such as a water leak in your home. An episode like this can be a huge burden on one person, but companies like ours have experience with these types of problems. We can get in there, cleanup the water and leave the homeowner with a sense of security they may not have had since before the leak happened.

Water heaters have a lifespan of 10-15 years, so the appearance of rust or wet spots on the floor around the unit may be a sign a replacement s in the near future. Some preventative measures? At least once a year, the tank on the hot water heater should be drained to remove sediment at the bottom of the tank. Water can be drained out by attaching a garden hose to the drain valve or by purchasing a small electric pump to send the water from your tank to an outside drain.

The pressure relief valve and the dip tube should be checked annually. Also, a faulty electric heating element is another part of a hot water heater that can result in inefficient output. This also involves draining the tank to replace the necessary heating parts. A reputable plumber should be able to handle all of these regular checks to help ensure that a home's hot water heater is in continual good working order.

At our office, we have working relationships with a variety of plumbers in the Great Columbia Area. While a homeowner would rather not have to be in a position to deal with issues surrounding a hot water heater leak, SERVPRO of West Columbia and Lexington is a franchise with the experience to get to the root of the problem and complete the job.

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Sandy Hayden

Check Us Out!

Our additions are just about finished! Check us out!

Sandy Hayden

A+ Business

BBB Business Review gave us an A+... I think you'll like us. :)

Fun Friday!

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Luna catches.

Sandy Hayden

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

"Like it never even happened" is more than our slogan for our commitment to restore your home or business, it is also our hope for the future of breast cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which we take seriously as with more awareness comes more individuals taking their health seriously, more people donating and becoming activists toward the cause, and more people searching for a cure.

What can you expect from us this month? Every morning at 9:05 we will be tweeting about breast cancer, providing you with more information on the cancer, recent articles, and opportunities for you to help. The last week of October we will feature articles on our blog about breast cancer every day, including an interview with a local who became part of a group of women to be diagnosed with breast cancer before the age of 30. So keep your eyes on the blog and follow us on twitter. Here's to hope.

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Sandy Hayden