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SERVPRO's Water Restoration Expertise in Indianapolis

12/27/2023 (Permalink)

A brown wood floor with water damage Experts at SERVPRO of Central and Downtown Indianapolis are here to tackle whatever challenges arise

Water damage is an unfortunate reality for many property owners in Indianapolis, but the local restoration experts at SERVPRO of Central and Downtown Indianapolis are here to tackle whatever challenges arise. Whether your home or commercial property experiences water damage due to flooding, leaks, or other unforeseen circumstances, our experienced team is equipped with the necessary skills and tools to restore your property effectively.

Immediate Response to Water Emergencies

At SERVPRO of Central and Downtown Indianapolis, we understand that water emergencies can happen at any time. Whether it's flooding from storms or internal water damage within your Indianapolis property, our team responds promptly to your call. Our skilled technicians are trained to handle a variety of water damage scenarios, ensuring that your property is restored with precision and care.

Advanced Equipment for Swift Restoration

Utilizing state-of-the-art inspection and extraction equipment, we locate and remove water as quickly as possible. Our comprehensive approach involves closely monitoring and documenting the entire drying process to guarantee that your property is restored to its pre-damage condition promptly.

Local Expertise with a Personal Touch

As a locally owned and operated business, SERVPRO of Central and Downtown Indianapolis takes pride in being an active member of the community. We understand the unique challenges that Indianapolis residents face, and we are committed to providing top-notch water damage restoration services to our neighbors.

Call Us Today for Water or Flood Damage Assistance

If you find yourself dealing with water or flood damage, don't hesitate to reach out to us at (317) 243-0896. We're here to serve our local communities, including Indianapolis, and are dedicated to making our community the best it can be.

At SERVPRO, we believe in restoring not just properties but also the peace of mind of our valued neighbors in Indianapolis. Trust us to navigate the challenges of water damage and bring your property back to life.

Water Damage? Call The Pros

8/31/2022 (Permalink)

Heavy rains can create a disastrous and stressful situation. According to the American Insurance Association, water damage claims grow faster than other homeowner’s insurance claims. Every year about one in fifty homeowners will experience water damage and file a claim.

At SERVPRO of Central of Indianapolis, our certified professionals have specific water damage training and will walk through this difficult and confusing time. If you need water emergency services, we recommend calling SERVPRO Team Olson to help you with your water damage.

Tips - What You Can Do Until Help Arrives

  • Evaluate if the house is safe to stay inside.
  • If your property is safe, remove slip and fall hazards.

Steps to Take After Flooding

  • Stop the water source or minimize the flow of water entering your property.
  • Try to remove excess water by using a mop, a wet vacuum, or a cloth.
  • Clean and dry small areas affected by water damage.
  • Protect carpet and furnishings in the affected area.
  • Remove valuable items, including personal items, jewelry, and heirloom items.

When you call SERVPRO of Central Indianapolis, a customer services representative will go through some quick questions to help better assess your situation. The following are examples of questions they will ask:

  • Name and Contact information.
  • Location of the affected property.
  • Source if the water damage.
  • Approximately time the water damage occurred.
  • Rooms affected by the water damage.
  • Have you seen signs of mold growing anywhere in the structure or contents?


An immediate response is needed to minimize damage, cleaning time, and restoration costs of your property. SERVPRO of Central Indianapolis professionals will get to work quickly on mitigation damage and restoring your home or business.

Water Damage to an Indianapolis Home or Business

8/18/2022 (Permalink)

This picture shows water damage with fans drying the floors. Water damage can happen in many different ways. Call SERVPRO of Central Indianapolis to dry your home or business.

If you are looking for professionals with the knowledge and expertise to restore your home and property after it has suffered water damage, then call SERVPRO of Central Indianapolis.

The water damage restoration professionals of SERVPRO of Central Indianapolis service businesses and homes that have suffered water damage around the Indianapolis area and beyond.

If you’ve had a pipe burst, leaky roof, toilet backup, sump pump failure, or tub overflowing, call SERVPRO of Central Indianapolis to clean up the mess and restore your property as if nothing ever happened.

When to Call Water Damage Restoration Professionals

Water damage to an Indianapolis-area business or home can be caused in many ways. Heavy storms can reveal roof leaks and foundation cracks that let the water inside. During winter, pipes exposed to cold temperatures can freeze and burst.

Toilets, sinks, dishwashers, and clothes washers can slowly leak behind walls, floors, and inside cabinets. Sewers can back up into basements and through the drains on lower levels of homes.

As you can see, water can get into your home and damage it in many ways. So, while one may think drinking water or rainwater isn’t as damaging as sewer water or black water, that’s not the case.

Will Clean Water Damage My Home?

While sewer water or blackwater, as defined, can quickly lead to mold growth in a home, clean water can also lead to dangerous mold growth. Blackwater contains lots of dirty bacteria that can quickly promote mold growth by itself.

Clean water can cause mold spores that are naturally present in the air, and dust can also lead to mold growth. The dangers in clean water leading to mold growth are that clean water can quickly go unseen in a home due to the lack of odor compared to black water.

Clean water, or gray water, rainwater, can leak into a home’s attic, walls, or crawl spaces and linger without being spotted. This water can lead to mold spores activating and growing in these unseen areas. It’s not until the mold spreads to visible parts of the home or causes a musty odor that it is finally found. Unfortunately, by that time, the damage caused by the mold can be pretty extensive.

Look for the Signs of Water Damage and Call the Experts Right Away

Whenever it rains, it’s always a good idea to check around your home for any leaks. Check the external walls, ceilings, and windows. If you have a basement or crawlspace, check it for any water entering your home. Always check around sinks, tubs, showers, and washers for sitting water or even the smallest of leaks. It doesn’t take much water to cause damage to a home.

The quicker you spot a leak or water in your home, the faster you can call water damage restoration experts like SERVPRO of Central Indianapolis to stop the damage and restore your home.  

SERVPRO of Central Indianapolis has the experience expertise, and tools to properly and effectively remove the water and mold damage and restore your home as if nothing ever happened. Call SERVPRO of Central Indianapolis today at 317-243-0896 to learn how we can help with fire, smoke, water, and mold damage.

SERVPRO of Central Indianapolis New Location!

8/30/2021 (Permalink)

Water Damage. SERVPRO Ceiling SERVPRO of Central Indianapolis

SERVPRO of Central Indianapolis  joins you as a leader in the cleaning and restoration industry as your restoration company. We strive to meet or exceed the expectations of every customer, client, and business. We provide an optimal experience for everyone involved with their property damage. Every property, every project, every customer deserves excellence.

Water intrusion for a home or business is always a traumatic event. Effectively restoring a fire or water damaged property is such a valuable service to any homeowner or business owner. This type of disruption creates stress and uncertainty for many individuals and can be very costly.

This is when you call us at SERVPRO of Central Indianapolis  to provide guidance and assistance. Our goal is to ensure the best decisions are made through these difficult times for your residential and commercial properties.

If the damage is severe, you will need to hire a water damage restoration company for to repair and restore your home or business. Understanding what to expect from a water damage restoration company can help make the process less overwhelming.

There is no such thing as a small disaster, especially with the intrusion of water you can’t see; it can contain bacteria, mold, rot, or other unseen damage.

Excessive water and moisture in any indoor environment can pose health risks for occupants and if it is not resolved properly. Water intrusion can cause severe damages to both your structure and contents, as well as risking the need for mold remediation.

Water damage can also affect the value of your property. Before you get out the mop bucket and clean it yourself, consider how the damage can potentially affect the long term structure of your home or business. SERVPRO of Central Indianapolis knows how disruptive water damage can be for your home or business and are trained to manage the drying process from start to finish.

With our water cleanup and restoration services, we can help you regain control quickly by helping to ensure your facility and its contents are properly dried, deodorized, and protected.

The goal of emergency restoration is to protect your structure and contents from further damage. This typically involves calculating and positioning air movers and dehu's within the affected area.

Once the equipment is placed, we monitor the drying process and make sure it is working properly. Monitoring services continue until the structure and contents are dry as we evaluate, update monitoring logs, and make adjustments as needed.

SERVPRO of Central Indianapolis , independently owned and operated focused on damage restoration services to make it “Like it never even happened.”