When sump pumps malfunction a lot of damage can be done to basements.  This home in Grand Rapids suffered a flooded basement after an exterior sump pump intrusion through a window.  Insurance paid out a minimal amount so we were able to work with the homeowners to keep costs down but still restore the space to avoid mold growth.

This home in South Haven had several pipe bursts after their heat went out during a winter storm.  Water sat for a month saturating everything it touched.  This pillow is speckled with mold growth from being submerged for so long.

Homeowners in South Haven discovered severe water damage to their guest house after not using it for the winter.  A pipe break in the ceiling, most likely from the shower, affected several rooms.  Drywall walls and other contents were saturated.  Since proper drying was not achieved, the water damage turned into extensive mold damage.  The wall in this photo had cabinets installed on it which restricted airflow, becoming a breeding ground for mold growth.  Our technicians were able to safely demo affected items, effectively dry out all areas, and remediate the mold.

This rental home in South Haven suffered major damage from a pipe burst in the upper level bathroom after the utilities were turned off.  Water had been stagnant for an undetermined amount of time and affected cabinets, walls, and floors. The paint on the walls started to peel and water pooled inside of the paint. Some walls had multiple pockets of water trapped in the paint. Cabinets were unsalvageable due to warping. 

An old farm house in Otsego sustained major water damage after a pipe in the upstairs bathroom broke while the owners were in Florida.  Water leaked into the main level hallway and filled the light fixture with water.  Our Crew Chief carefully removed the fixture without spilling any of the water to grab this great photo!

Homeowners of this Allegan property called SERVPRO of Allegan / Van Buren County right away after returning home to a complete mess.  While away their boiler went out, pipes froze, and then multiple burst.  This caved in ceiling in the bathroom was the first thing our technicians tackled so it would not fall on the tempered glass shower below, preventing more of a mess. 

Wood paneled walls give a cozy rustic feel but can cause major problems when affected by water.  This Pine Grove home had multiple pipe breaks causing high humidity in the home.  Wood naturally absorbs moisture in the air and expands, causing warping or buckling which is displayed in this photo.

When windows are exposed to cold air on the outside and warmer, moist air on the inside, condensation occurs.  Once the temperature is below the dew point, the water vapor turns to liquid, and that liquid turns to ice crystals and frost.  This log cabin in Shelbyville experienced this when their boiler went out.

Our technicians were recently tackling this house fire in Fennville.  This photo shows the three stages of using a dry cleaning sponge on a textured ceiling to remove heavy smoke.

Our Production Manager ran into this microbial mold growth in a Hartford, MI attic recently.  Too much insulation was the culprit for this scenario.  Next time you think you need more insulation ask an expert.

After another company improperly restored this Paw Paw, MI homeowners basement, he knew he had to call SERVPRO of Van Buren County to take care of their issue properly.  Since the flood from a malfunctioned water softener was not originally cleaned and dried properly, contents in their basement started to grow mold on them.  Mold loves moisture and easily grows on wood and dust, which can be seen on this gun.

Property managers have to deal with many different issues daily.  This property manager knew exactly who to call when one tenant left the bathtub running for an unknown amount of time.  Wood flooring throughout the main level were affected as well as some drywall.  Our technicians were able to dry out the walls but needed to remove the flooring as it was not hardwood.   

Mold thrives in places with a lot of moisture and grows well on ceiling tiles, wallpaper, and wood products, just to name a few.  This home in Saugatuck was the perfect environment for mold to run wild!  While on vacation, their hot water supply line broke and was blowing off steam for a week.  If you're going to be gone for an extended period of time, make sure to have someone check-in on your property to help make sure this doesn't happen to you. 

Have you ever seen algae inside of a lightbulb or mold growing on the outside of it?  We hadn't either until this mold job in Saugatuck!  Have mold in your home that needs remediation?  We are Here to Help!

Most people would think that this is just soot landing on a preexisting spider web.  Quite the contrary - this is a soot web or soot tag.  In a fire the heat wants to move into colder areas (the ceiling) to create equilibrium.  The soot then clings to each other in the cooler area creating a web.

It won't happen to me.  This Bangor apartment dweller thought the same thing when he lit a cigarette whilst on oxygen.  Cigarettes burn much more quickly when medical-grade oxygen is near.  While using oxygen your clothes and materials around you become enriched with oxygen so they will vigorously burn if ignited.  Make sure to turn off the machine before lighting up.

Make sure to inspect your toilets for cracks periodically.  This Fennville home suffered major damage to their garage from a cracked toilet.  The photo shows water pockets behind painted drywall on the bulkhead and half of the ceiling fallen in.  After a water damage, we are Here to Help!

Our technicians see mold growth in many different forms at the job site.  These fuzz ball molds are like microscopic dandelions just waiting to be carried away with a breeze to reproduce.  They appeared after water damage of an unknown duration. 

Our specialized Injectidry system is not just used for hardwood floors, it can dry tile floor as well!  This homeowner in Caledonia had a slow pipe leak under their kitchen sink that went unnoticed until water started coming up through the grout in the ceramic tile.  We are Here to Help!

When wood gets wet and moisturized, the wood needs to accommodate the moisture.  This causes the planks to swell and needs to move upward to expand leading to buckling of the floor.  Our Production Manager found this in a rental property that had been deserted without the out-of-town landlords knowledge.  No power or heat resulted in pipes bursting at every fixture throughout the Breedsville home.

Our technicians see it all.  This mold covered door in the basement of a Lawton, MI home was due to a foundation leak.  This was a favorite for one of our technicians; she said it reminded her of a cow.

This lake house owner came back to a flooded basement with mold growing after their sump pumps burned out trying to keep up with the rising water level. 

For help restoring your home after a water loss, call SERVPRO of Allegan/Barry/Van Buren Counties, (269) 686-0664.  We are Here to Help!

Mold can appear in many different forms. Our Production Manager found this hanging mold in a damp crawlspace/utility room due to condensation.

Have mold in your home? Call SERVPRO of Allegan/Barry/Van Buren Counties to take care of it properly: (269) 686-0664

A fleet of our vehicles responded to a water damage at an apartment complex in South Haven, MI.  Two ground floor 2 bedroom apartments were flooded with 2" of water after a pressure tank sprung a leak.  

Dealing with water damage?  Call SERVPRO of Van Buren County today, (269) 639-0464.

If it hasn’t caught your eye already, we are happy to share that our sign received a facelift!  Always looking for ways to improve ourselves helps us to be a trusted leader in the restoration business.

COVID-19 has left our crews pretty busy. We make keeping our community safe a priority during this pandemic and have the necessary products and training to do so. Our crews use hospital grade disinfectants and follow CDC Guidelines to ensure the effectiveness of each bio-remediation job.

Grease fires are extremely dangerous and can be difficult to put out if not done properly. Keeping the right type of fire extinguisher in your kitchen is key. Check out our blog on choosing the appropriate fire extinguisher.

Have Questions about damage?

For help restoring your residential or commercial space after a water,fire or mold loss, call SERVPRO of Allegan & Barry County at 269-686-0664.

When your business or residence is in need we will be there. SERVPRO of Allegan/Barry county is just a call away.

Have Questions about damage?

For help restoring your residential or commercial space after a water,fire or mold loss ,call SERVPRO of Allegan & Barry County at 269-686-0664.

After suffering from a fire loss this home owner contacted SERVPRO of Allegan/Barry County. With a lot of hard work our crew was able to make it “Like it never even happened.”

Have Questions about damage?

For help restoring your residential or commercial space after a water,fire or mold loss ,call SERVPRO of Allegan & Barry County at 269-686-0664.

With SERVPRO of Allegan/Barry County’s 24hour Emergency services we are always just a phone call away. 

Have Questions about Water damage?

For help restoring your residential or commercial space after a water,fire or mold loss ,call SERVPRO of Allegan & Barry County at 269-686-0664.

Winter storms are no joke. This was the scene at a local residence after a pipe broke due to record low temperatures.

Have Questions about Water damage?

For help restoring your residential or commercial space after a water,fire or mold loss ,call SERVPRO of Allegan & Barry County at 269-686-0664.

Pipe breaks are often unexpected and cause a great deal of damage. Luckily SERVPRO is “Always Here to Help”

Have Questions about Water damage?

For help restoring your residential or commercial space after a water,fire or mold loss ,call SERVPRO of Allegan & Barry County at 269-686-0664.

Freezing temperatures can cause serious damage to your home. If you have a seasonal residence be sure to take the necessary steps to winterize it before you leave. A little planning can save you a big headache.

Have Questions about Water damage?

For help restoring your residential or commercial space after a water,fire or mold loss ,call SERVPRO of Allegan & Barry County at 269-686-0664.

When this local school called SERVPRO of Allegan & Barry to help our crew was honored to respond. We were able to respond quickly and adjust to there time line. Thank you Barry County Christian for choosing us.

Have Questions about damage?

For help restoring your residential or commercial space after a water,fire or mold loss ,call SERVPRO of Allegan & Barry County at 269-686-0664.

This West Michigan home fell victim to rising water in the area. The home was flooded with 8 inches of water that soaked into the drywall. The home owner contacted SERVPRO of Allegan & Barry County. We responded to the situation with urgency and helped give this home owner peace of mind. They were glad they called!

Have Questions about Water damage?

For help restoring your residential or commercial space after a water,fire or mold loss ,call SERVPRO of Allegan & Barry County at 269-686-0664.

An excessive amount of rain fall in the south west michigan area caused the ground to become saturated. The water had no place to go so it found its way into this customers crawlspace. A large amount of water is never an good thing to find in your home. Luckily they called SERVPRO of Allegan & Barry County. Our crew began extracting the water with submersible pumps right away. As the water went down so did the customers anxiety.

Have Questions about Water damage?

For help restoring your residential or commercial space after a water,fire or mold loss ,call SERVPRO of Allegan & Barry County at 269-686-0664.

Our crew discoveredthis mold after removing the trim in a customers residence. The mold formed due to a leak behind the drywall. Our crew worked diligently to make it " Like it never even happened." The home owner was ecstatic with the results. Another job well done.

For help restoring your residential or commercial space after a water,fire or mold loss ,call SERVPRO of Allegan & Barry County at 269-686-0664.

This is what was left after an electrical fire started in this Allegan County garage. We arrived on sight promptly. The smoke and soot damage extended to the far end of the home. After walking through the residence with the home owner and talking about the loss our team went to work. With this particular loss we were able to clean all the content on site rather than packing it out. The home owner was extremely pleased with the end result. 

A grease fire got out of control and left this home extremely damaged. Thankfully everyone was okay. Our SERVPRO team was able to salvage content and help this family through the begging steps of recovering after a fire loss.

Wind storms blew across our territory leaving many homes damaged. This home had a tree branch go through the roof allowing a large amount of water to enter. Our team was able to dry the structure and leave the home owner pleased with the results.

After reporting to a water loss our crew discovered a large amount of mold underneath the flooring. This occurred from a dishwasher that had been leaking for an unknown amount of time. The home owner realized there was a leak after the floor began to warp. Luckily SERVPRO of Allegan & Barry county was there to help. 

This is the scene our production manager walked into when contacted by a customer. Strong wind driven rain had forced water through the roof causing water to enter the home. Our team was able to dry the structure and make it "Like it never even happened". The home owner was very satisfied with the work performed.

This is a glimpse of the damage that was caused when a fire broke out in this customer garage. Unfortunately the majority of structure was none salvageable. However we were able to clean and restore a few items belonging to the home owners. They were very happy that not all was lost.

During Michigan's cold winter season pipe breaks are common. When these event occur SERVPRO is "Always here to help". We like to do our best to assure our customers. Our crew created this path to prevent snow from being tracked into the residence. The mitigation was completed in a timely manner. The home owner was delighted by our extra effort.

Water entered this local business but SERVPRO of Allegan & Barry County was quick to respond. Our team worked diligently to get them up and running again.The owners appreciated our hard work and focus on taking care of there needs. 

We made it "Like it never even happened."

Contact SERVPRO of Allegan & Barry County 269-686-0664

Our floor drying extraction mats hard at work. This home owner discovered the dishwasher was leaking and quickly contacted SERVPRO of Allegan & Barry County. We arrived on the scene and went right to work in order to save these beautiful wood floors. The home owner was overjoyed with the results. 

If you have a water loss call SERVPRO of Allegan & Barry County at 269-686-0664

After returning these home owners were unhappy to find a pipe had broken in there home. Unsure of how long the water ran the damage was very extensive. After demo work was done and drying equipment was set. The home owners were relieved after they saw the work we had done.

SERVPRO of Allegan & Barry County is "Always here to help".

These home owners had finished the upper portion of their pole barn. After not visiting this area over the winter months they discover in the spring a very unwelcome sight. The roof had been leaking. This created the perfect environment for mold to grow. 

If you have a mold issue call SERVPRO of Allegan & Barry County at 269-686-0664

We'll be happy to make it "Like it never even happened".

This was the mid-mitigation scene after a city sewer line backed up into this local business. The sewage entered in various area through floor drains. SERVPRO of Allegan & Barry County was able to clean and dry this loss with little interruption to the businesses day to day functioning. Another job well done.

This fire began in the laundry room. The cause was clearly the dryer. An accumulation of lint causes one out of four fires, which means that not cleaning your dryer is more of a threat than a mechanical or electrical malfunction. Remove lint from the dryer’s lint screen every time you use your dryer.The Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends disconnecting the duct from the dryer, cleaning it out, and reconnecting the duct to the dryer and outside vent.

During the remodeling process of this local business a contractor accidentally drilled into a pipe. This caused extensive water damage to the main level and crawlspace. SERVPRO of Allegan & Barry county was there to help. We were able to arrive on the scene with in an hour and begin the drying process.

When an improperly capped pipe burst at this local educational facility our team was quick to react. This was a larger job. Over half the building was affected. Including a library. Our customer was ecstatic with the final out.

This mold was discovered by one of our team members after removing a layer of drywall from the ceiling. The area was reading wet after a roof leak was found. The home owner was unaware of the exciting mold. Luckily this job was nothing out of the ordinary for our team. The job was handled with expertise.

Cool and rainy temperatures never deter our marketing team from doing what they do best.Representing the company we love along our lake front territory. In the distance you can see the iconic South Haven light house.

We have the equipment to get the job done! Cleaned,stacked, and ready to go! Air movers are key when it comes to drying. With our skilled team versed in psychrometry we are prepared for anything.

One last photo before we go.Finishing up on the scene of a fire loss. Lighting struck the home causing a fire to break out in the garage area. Our team was quick to respond!

After a pipe break occurred our team was quick to respond! The home owner was pleased with our speed and accuracy in solving her water damage dilemma. The drywall and insulation was removed. Later air movers were placed to make it "Like it never even happened."