No one ever expects disaster to strike, or when it may occur. In the unfortunate circumstance a catastrophe takes place, business and commercial owners have the full support of a local disaster restoration team: ServiceMaster of Burlington.
They’re widely known in the industry for their janitorial services and residential services, but the Burlington branch recently expanded its service offerings to provide disaster recovery for companies.
Dan Potticary is the owner and general manager of the local Burlington franchise, and with their strong network of contacts, they can dispatch up to hundreds of people throughout their network in a crisis.
“As a franchise network, we’re banding together and building a large system so that if any severe weather happens across Ontario or any provinces, we have a mobilization team ready to respond at a moment’s notice,” Potticary said.
After the first initial call to ServiceMaster of Burlington, a project manager will be on site within two hours, sometimes even sooner. They’ll develop a mitigation plan to see which systems are affected, like HVAC and electrical, and will work with your insurance company to fit within the policy parameters.
When a disaster happens, whether it’s severe water damage, a fire, or weather-related damage like a flood or tornado, it can be a frantic call to make for a business owner or commercial property manager.
Having a service provider like ServiceMaster of Burlington in place beforehand can ease some of the stress in a dire situation. They recommend commercial clients sign a pre-emptive approach agreement to save not only time, but some of that initial panic as well.
“Ultimately, catastrophes and emergencies never happen at the opportune times,” Potticary said. “We have to have the ability to respond to make sure the critical systems and some of the things that need to be done in the infancy stages of these mitigation processes can happen very expedited.
“Whether we engage our own sub-trade team or reach out to adjacent franchises, we can make sure that we’re sending the right people for the right project.”
ServiceMaster of Burlington services within 50 kilometres of their home base, but because they’re located centrally in Southern Ontario, they can band together with neighbouring franchises and subcontractors if needed for larger scale projects.
In emergencies like this, time is one of the most critical factors, and by responding and being present on-site in two hours or less, ServiceMaster prides themselves on their flexibility, scalability, adaptability and resilience.
An important core value of their company is community involvement, which is why they’re aligned with community partners like Crime Stoppers. And ServiceMaster implemented some green initiatives to reduce their carbon footprint, as they’re aiming to become paperless by the end of 2023.
For business owners and commercial managers, their livelihood is at stake in catastrophic situations. Trusting a company like ServiceMaster of Burlington goes a long way to protecting their bottom line, and they’re a lifeline in a dire situation. It’s all about restoring peace of mind.
To learn more about ServiceMaster of Burlington’s commercial restoration services for businesses and commercial properties, visit their website. Or for 24/7 service, call 289-812-5773.
