When storms persist throughout the night, major damage can occur. If any pieces of roofing material are torn or damage, water can begin to enter a structure. Water will start pooling in either an attack space or a second story room. 

Mold begins to grow in just forty eight hours after water has been left standing. It is very common for property owners to be absent for more than two days and a leak can occur. If you notice a water leak, turn off the main water line ASAP & call (320) 219-6505. 

Water, when left for long periods of time can break down many different materials. In this Fergus Falls residence standing water was left for too long, which caused the breakage. Contact SERVPRO of Douglas & Otter Tail Counties if you find a leak in your home. 

In this Fergus Falls home's crawl space is completely flooded. A large storm hit this home causing flooding and structural damage. Our crew is going to mitigate the damage and help restore this home. 

Our SERVPRO team supporting Fergus Falls Chamber of Commerce by participating in the Battle of the Business Bowing Tournament! SERVPRO of Douglas and Otter Tail Counties loves participating and support community events. Call your local SERVPRO for all of your restoration needs.

Drywall and white paint are peeling off the ceiling and wall. Drywall becomes ruined when a water leak has seeped and swelled inside the wall. SERVPRO of Douglas & Otter Tail Counties needs to begin water remediation right away.

If the source of the flood in your home is from the inside, be sure to shut off the main water valve. It will help subdue the excess water flow. It's also a good idea to shut off the electricity as a safety measure. 

Every minute the building is down, the more money you're loosing. Time is definitely of the essence when it comes to your business. Time is money. SERVPRO of Douglas & Otter Tail Counties commercial storm damage restoration services are available to our customers at any hour. 

As you can see, this home was damaged by a large storm complete with high winds and rain. Emergency teams such as ours are always in high demand during those stormy late hours in the night. We are always available to you no matter what time you reach out.

This basement had to be completely stripped of padding, insulation, drywall, and carpet. The room was flooded for more than a few days while the home owners were away on vacation. Water destroys any material when left standing for more than 48 hours. 

Obviously, this was a pretty big water loss. Six air movers? Sheesh. Good thing our team has plenty of equipment to go around. SERVPRO of Douglas & Otter Tail Counties is ready for anything that may be thrown at them! 

In this photo it shows a nice clean kitchen. This is the aftermath of one of our water damage restoration projects. Luckily, the response was immediate after a pipe started leaking. The homeowners quick reaction time saved them their floors, cabinets, and more! 

This shower is covered in soot, which means a big fire took place leaving remnants behind. Our team will work neatly & efficiently to help you and your home regain control when a damaging event has taken over. 

SERVPRO of Douglas & Otter Tail Counties will first determine the extent of fire damage once arriving at your property. Then they will use specific equipment and cleaning products to clean and protect the different types of surfaces found in your residence.

Soot carries throughout your home after the smoke has cleared out. Most people don't know about fire safety tips or what to do before helps arrives. The first question you should ask yourself is, "is it safe to stay in my home?"

The fire inside this home was contained to a few spaces. The homeowner knew to call SERVPRO within minutes of the fire being put out. Faster reaction time, the faster we arrive, and the faster your home is restored. 

A large kitchen fire took place here. Commercial Fire Restoration is one of SERVPRO of Douglas & Otter Tail Counties specialties. Our team offers many commercial damage restoration services. We will be on sight ASAP after your call. 

Soot! You didn't think I was going to say that were you? Our team rushed over to this commercial property immediately when we got the call. Commercial fire damage can be very explosive in damage. 

This home suffered major damage from a storm that passed through. Their whole roof has been destroyed and left debris spread throughout their home. SERVPRO of Douglas & Otter Tail Counties has a team of professionals on call 24/7. We are always ready to help you! 

A kitchen has been destroyed. Once the fire fighters leave, do you now what to do? Give SERVPRO of Douglas & Otter Tail Counties is a great start! (320) 219-6505 We are able to answer any questions you have and go over a restoration plan with you. 

SERVPRO of Douglas & Otter Tail Counties team is faster to any size disaster and we pride ourselves on that. We understand how devastating fire losses can be and the quick reaction time that is needed. 

SERVPRO of Douglas & Otter Tail Counties responding to this water loss. We quickly cleaned up all of the water and got equipment in place to complete the drying process. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out at anytime. (320) 219-6505

Call our team when your property experiences a fire. We have the training, equipment, and experience to restore your property to pre-damage condition. SERVPRO of Douglas and Otter Tail Counties is locally owned and operated, available 24/7, and Faster to Any Size Disaster.

Have you ever come home to water in your home? If so, call your local SERVPRO at (320) 219-6505. We know that water leaks need to be taken care of quickly. Let the professionals take care of the damage for you. 

In a catastrophic events, SERVPRO storm teams come in to help out with the devastation, in hopes to return families to their homes as quick as possible. These homes in Texas were hit hard from hurricane Harvey. This neighborhood had non-salvageable contents and debris line up and down the curbside. SERVPRO of Douglas & Otter Tail Counties was grateful for the opportunity to help out those in need.

Never leave cooking food unattended, not even crock pots. If you plan on putting food in a crock pot and you must leave it unattended, make sure it is placed on a safe heat resistant surface, and nothing around it. This homeowner accidentally left items too close to her crock pot, only to come home to find it smoldering, and soot damage through out the entire home.

SERVPRO of Douglas & Otter Tail Counties does more than just Water & Fire Clean up and restoration, we also do General Cleaning, and Carpet Cleaning. Does your business need a deep clean? Do your offices need their carpets cleaned? Call SERVPRO to schedule your appointment today! (320) 219-6505

This home in Houston, Texas survived Hurricane Harvey, however, their hardwood floors did not. This is just an example of what can happen to your hardwood floors if they ever become completely submerged in inches of standing water.

Indoors, mold needs moisture to grow; water damage may be reason behind mold in your home. Elevated and prolonged humidity, or dampness are the reasons behind mold growth. If you believe you may have mold in your home, call SERVPRO of Douglas & Otter Tail Counties to help you find a solution. (320) 219-6505

Here is the aftermath of a fire that started outside of a house, and eventually found it's way in. This fall you may want to burn some sticks and leaves after hours of yard work, but remember to never leave your fire unattended. The tiniest shift in wind, and you could potential see your home in flames.

This hotel in Detroit Lakes, MN had a water loss in one of their hotel rooms, on one of the busiest weekends of the summer. They could not afford to close a room, and turn around customers who already had reservations. SERVPRO of Douglas & Otter Tail Counties came in before the problem became any worse, and got this hotel room up and running again.

This homeowner in Alexandria, MN had water damage to their hardwood floors after their leaky sink pipe broke. Luckily SERVPRO of Douglas & Otter Tail Counties had all the right equipment to help salvage their floors. Check out the image to see SERVPRO's Hardwood Inject Floor Drying System.

Big changes are happening for SERVPRO of Douglas & Otter Tail Counties. This past May 2018, SERVPRO moved into their new building. We love watching our Franchise grow as we become more known in the Douglas & Otter Tail Counties Territory. Call SERVPRO for both residential and commercial fire & water mitigation.

We like to be involved in the communities we serve.The Holiday Season brings many opportunities. Some of our crew members  were pleased to help with preparation to provide a free Thanksgiving dinner to many at St. Mary's Church in Alexandria 

In September of 2017 we sent a team of 6 with 3 SERVPRO vehicles down to Texas to help with Hurricane Harvey clean up. When the lives of so many homeowners were turned upside down because of the flooding, it was good to be able to help with some of the initial clean up and restoration.

Our Marketing Representative, Bobbie, was a featured speaker at the Fergus Falls Area Chamber Cafe event hosted by Minnesota State Community and Technical College where she educated the business professionals in attendance on the services we can provide to make it "Like it never even happened."

Water moves rapidly!  Any water loss event in your property can cause damage several feet, and even floors, away from the initial location of the event.  Here it traveled into a light fixture.  SERVPRO of Douglas & Otter Tail Counties professionals are trained to know where to look!

Keeping our equipment clean, maintained and organized is a part of every work day for our crew.  Theo and Brian are busy here helping us always be ready to serve you when you need us!  This is one way we can be "Faster to Any Sized Disaster!"

Jason is ready to help our client by mitigating a sewer back up today!  Our Production Crew is trained to safely and effectively clean biohazardous substances and prepare waste for proper disposal according to OSHA, EPA and state and local health regulations.

SERVPRO of Douglas & Otter Tail Counties picked up their new van at the franchise training this summer. We are so excited, and grateful to watch our Franchise grow. Make sure to give us a call for all your fire & water mitigation needs.

SERVPRO of Douglas & Otter Tail Counties participated in the Brandon Summerfest Parade on Saturday. We threw some candy and waved as we drove through. We are already looking forward to participating again next year!