Supporting our Community

For the 56th Annual Maple Festival in Carthage, our team at SERVPRO was on a float! We waved to many people in our community who came out to support the festival presented by Mercy Hospital. It was the perfect weather for a parade! 

SERVPRO in the Community

Our team at SERVPRO of Carthage/Joplin participated in the 56th annual Maple Leaf Festival presented by Mercy Hospital. Our famous green vans made an appearance at the parade! We love to participate in community events to raise money. 

Reconstructing Your Property

This small business in Joplin needed to be remodeled after storm damages. We had to replace the floor, among other parts of the building to fully restore it. 

Our team of restoration specialists dried up any excess moisture, removed damaged materials and restore the floors so the business could get back to running like normal. SERVPRO of Carthage/Joplin is here to help your business after water or storm damage. 

After Water Leak Damage

This home had a severe leak that damage the entire floor. We had to rip out the old flooring because it could not be repaired. Replacing it with new hardwood floors was the only way our team could truly restore this home. 

SERVPRO of Carthage/Joplin worked quickly to remove the damage floors and replace them. 

Proper Gear for Remediation

Our team at SERVPRO of Carthage/Joplin wear protective gear when cleaning and sanitizing any property. We aim to meet IICRC standards during the restoration and remediation process. 

Damaged Materials

Our team at SERVPRO of Carthage/Joplin will take care of all pack-outs after fire damage. We will remove all damaged material and restore what is still salvageable, and even put it back in its' exact spot after restoration. 

Expertly Cleaned

Fire damage can leave behind debris and even soot all over the walls depending on the severity. This particular wall had a pesky soot spot that was deep cleaned using OSHA-approved cleaning chemicals. 

Soot Cleanup

One of our restoration professionals is dressed in protective gear as he cleans the walls after fire damage. These walls were covered in black soot, so our team used OSHA-approved cleaning materials to remove the soot damage. 

We Do it All

Our team of experts at SERVPRO of Carthage/Joplin can fully restore your home after water damage. That includes removing the flooring and drying all excess water before replacement. Our team can do it all for you, at home or at your business. 

We're Here to Help

Our team at SERVPRO of Carthage/Joplin is trained to remove excess water and dry the affected area. 

After flooding or a broken pipe, our team will use extraction equipment, pumps and fans to restore your home and repair the water damage. 

Part of the Process

The flooring in this Seneca, MO home needed to be removed after a water damage loss in order for the subfloor to be properly dried and avoid mold growth. It is crucial to call a certified water damage restoration company as quickly as possible after experiencing a water loss of any size. When disaster strikes your Seneca, MO home, SERVPRO of Carthage/Joplin is only a call away!

Standing Water Removal

Heavy rains caused flooding in this Joplin residence. Wet materials needed to be removed and discarded immediately. The flooding was so major that flood cuts were also necessary. This technique is used when the sheetrock cannot be salvaged and the insides of the wall need to be dried. SERVPRO of Carthage/Joplin has specialized equipment to handle storm damages of any size. Whether it’s water related or structural damage, SERVPRO is here to help.

If you have water damage in your Joplin, MO home or business, speed is the key. There is no team better prepared to offer you water damage restoration services than our team at SERVPRO of Carthage/Joplin. As a locally owned and operated business, SERVPRO of Carthage / Joplin is close by and ready to respond to your flood or water damage emergency.

Our area is hit by severe storms nearly all year round. From tornadoes to ice storms, we have had the privilege to help hundreds of our neighbors following storms. Recently, the library in Carthage, MO experienced flooding in their basement from heavy rains, so they gave us a call. We were able to restore the property to pre-damage conditions and get the library back open in no time.

Did you know getting rid of mold from your Carthage, MO home isn't as easy as just going in and wiping it all down? Our team goes in and uses a HEPA vac, which filters out the mold spores and traps them instead of recirculating them back in to the air like a regular vacuum.  We vacuum the ceilings, walls, windows, and contents in the very beginning of the mold clean up. 

A vehicle was driven through a storefront in Joplin, MO and our crew responded. They cleaned up the mess of glass shards and items that were on display, vacuumed and boarded up the window until it could be replaced.

This picture is from an estimate we recently did in Carthage, MO.  Not many people think of mold being under their homes, but it can happen all too often.  When mold grows in a crawlspace, it can release spores into the living space above and potentially cause health effects. If there has been any kind of water intrusion under your home, or if it isn't properly ventilated, make sure to keep an eye on things in order to catch it as soon as it shows so it does not have the chance to cause any damage or health effects later on.

A copper pipe came loose from the hot water heater in this Joplin, MO home which allowed water to flood the finished basement. It covered almost 1,400 square feet and had close to 2 inches of water standing in some places. It affected a living room area, hallway and 2 storage rooms as well. 

The crew responded to a call to a local health services location in Carthage, MO. Someone had tampered with the sprinkler system causing quite a bit of water damage. The walls, carpet, vinyl and cabinets inside the apartment were all reading high which resulted in part of the ceiling having to be removed and also the removal of the vinyl flooring, baseboards pulled and holes drilled to aid in the water drying process. 

We were contacted about boarding up a home in Carthage, MO that had been shot at multiple times. Our team went out and boarded up the doors and windows while also showing compassion to the occupants. Luckily, no one was injured in the incident so we were able to help get things put back together for them and help them begin to move past it. 

This is a hallway of a Carthage business that was affected by water damage. It was a decent size job and the crew did a fantastic job of going in and cleaning it all up so their employees could get back to work.

Some species of mold can begin growth just two days after optimal conditions are reached. Each species of mold varies in the time and temperature in which they grow but all mold growth begins with high moisture. SERVPRO of Carthage/Joplin has years of experience remediating mold damage in the Joplin, MO area. 

This is a moisture meter. This a tool used by our technicians to measure if materials are wet and how wet they are. All readings are documented and as the drying process progresses they are used to verify if materials are drying. Ultimately it is this tool that determines if the materials in Joplin, MO are dry to our standards. 

It is empty now but this is our ozone chamber at SERVPRO of Carthage/Joplin. After contents have been meticulously cleaned from your Carthage, MO property, they are put in here. The ozone attacks and destroys odor molecules caused by smoke and fire damage on the molecular level to eliminate all traces of odor. 

It is empty now but this is our ozone chamber at SERVPRO of Carthage-Joplin. After contents have been meticulously cleaned they are put in here. The ozone attacks and destroys odor molecules on the molecular level to eliminate all traces of odor. 

SERVPRO of Carthage-Joplin uses state of the art digital pack-out software that protects your most prized possessions. Anything we take into our possession must be documented. Once we digitally photograph the images they are up loaded in our software. Now your contents can be tracked by bar-code throughout the cleaning and storage process. 

This Joplin, MO home was constructed in the late 1800's. Last winter a pipe froze and burst in the attic. Water affected parts of four levels of the home from the finished attic space to the finished basement. The plaster and antique wood moldings covering the walls made this dry-out a challenge. This large desiccant dehumidifier was brought in to pump very dry and warm air into the home to help draw out the moisture from these challenging materials. 

This Carthage, Missouri church sustained extensive water damage after an independent roofer who was working on the property failed to make an area water tight. Heavy rainfall quickly moved into the area and large portion of this church sustained water damage. 

This areas of the country produces disasters that are sometime overwhelming, even to us here in Joplin, MO! We have seen examples of this in recent years with tornadoes and unprecedented flooding. During these times we lean our Big Green Family. SERVPRO has a network set up just for these events so the small local communities we service get help they need on a national cooperation scale. 

Mold spores are tiny and it does not take much effort to get them airborne. Once airborne they migrate to other areas in your Carthage home or business, and that can be an issue down the road. During the remediation process an air scrubber like this one is used to filter out the mold spores that may have been disrupted in the cleaning process. 

This southeast Kansas school was damaged on a Saturday night after a truck drove through the property. SERVPRO of Carthage-Joplin was called on Sunday morning and we had it all cleaned, secured, and safe for kids to hold classes Monday morning. 

This is the Men's room of a Joplin manufacturing facility after a mechanical malfunction occurred in a adjoining room. Facility maintenance staff was quick to correct the issue and SERVPRO of Carthage-Joplin was able to dry the areas affected in just a few days. 

A failed sump-pump caused this massive water damage to a finished basement in Southeast Kansas after heavy rains hit the area for a few days. Always check your pumps functionality and back up electric. 

Our service area is no stranger to tornadoes. Almost every community we service has a history with these destructive storms. Tornadoes can leave your property vulnerable to the elements and vandles. SERVPRO of Carthage-Joplin help secure your property if it ever sustains severe wind damage. 

High winds caused damage to the roof of this commercial property in Joplin, MO. The damaged roof allowed rain water to intrude into the building. SERVPRO of Carthage-Joplin was able to respond and get this commercial client died out in just three days.

This basement was left with three inches of water in it after heavy rains hit the area. The homeowners relied on a sump-pump to keep water out of the basement, but the pump failed prompting a call to SERVPRO of Carthage-Joplin.

Record rainfall caused this Neosho, MO home to flood despite preparation and safeguards. While these sandbags had held previous flood waters at bay in the past they were no match for this record setting flood. SERVPRO of Carthage-Joplin way able to dry and restore the home once the waters subsided. 

Remediation Services

This is what happens when mold begins to grow in a basement that no one ever checks on. This Joplin, MO families kids had occupied the basement growing up. But when they left for college the parents never had a need to go down there. 

Sump-pumps are designed to remove water that gets into  abasement or crawlspace. By nature they damp place. When cellulose materials like drywall or carpet are close by it may be a area attractive to mold growth. 

A poorly installed window allowed rain water to enter this home. Eventually moisture worked it's way through the insulation, drywall, and carpet and pad. It takes just a few days for mold to start to grow in an environment like this. 

Long term leaks, like this roof leak that go unattended can lead to BIG mold problems. Do not ignore water intrusions of any size. Water inside your home needs to be addressed by a professional. 

Wood furniture can be a valuable possession. Both monetarily and sentimentally. Many times SERVPRO of Carthage-Joplin can clean and restore furniture that has been affected by smoke and soot. We have the means to effectively and safely remove residue and odors. 

The damage of a fire can affect more than the immediate burn damage. Smoke and soot and fill a home or business leaving a dirty, foul smelling residue. SERVPRO of Carthage-Joplin can get your home "Like it never even happened."

A home fire can leave people with a feeling of all is lost. Many times your contents can be restored after a fire. SERVPRO of Carthage-Joplin can inventory, pack, clean, and store your most cherished possessions. 

The time between a home fire, mitigation cleaning, and possible structure repairs can be lengthy. What do you do with all your stuff in the meantime? SERVPRO of Carthage-Joplin provides secure storage of your contents after cleaning while your home is being put back together. 

Are ready for a disaster? Man made and natural disasters affect businesses every day. You can be ready with a little help from SERVPRO of Carthage-Joplin. Call today for a free, no obligation annalists. 

A leaky roof and heavy rains caused this disaster in a local office building. The building was dried in three days and cleaned up and ready for repairs. When speed matters, call the pros at SERVPRO of Carthage-Joplin.

Heavy rains caused a leak in this retail store flooding a portion of the sales floor. Quick action minimized damage to inventory for sale on the sales floor. SERVPRO of Carthage-Joplin was able to keep the store operational during the dry out.   

This commercial was recently vacated by the owner and was preparing for sale. Extreme cold temperatures caused plumbing above the drop ceiling to freeze and eventually burst. SERVPRO of Carthage-Joplin found over three inches of standing water on arrival. The 13,000 sq.ft. building was dry and ready for repairs in under a week. 

The first step in professional water damage restoration is removing all moisture possible from the structure. The less water remaining in materials such as carpets means less time to properly dry down. 

Pictured is our Weighted Extraction Unit which removes water from carpets and pad with extraordinary efficiency. Not all water extraction methods are equal. While a portable wet / dry vacuum may remove a lot of water, it is not getting it all. Same can be said for rental carpet cleaner units, they simply don't have the extraction power of professional units.

Water left behind not only increases the time to effectively dry your property; it creates an unhealthy environment. Moisture left behind in carpets and pad can be a breading ground for bacteria and possible mold growth. Do not take that chance. Call SERVPRO of Carthage-Joplin if you have suffered a flood in your home or business.

This is a picture of our crews cleaning air ducts in a commercial building in Columbus KS.

How is your indoor air quality in your commercial property? There are lots of great reasons to have the air ducts cleaned in a commercial setting. Clean ducts promote a healthy work environment and a healthy work force is more productive.

Dirty ducts and air handler systems cannot function efficiently. It takes a lot more energy to produce the same results and that costs you money. Dirty systems are also prone to mechanical failures because of the extra wear and tear on parts working extra hard to perform. 

Healthy happy workers and efficient HVAC systems all equals money in your pocket.  

Commercial Building Restoration

Here is water damage in a medical office in Joplin. The facility needed to remain operational and continue to see patients during this process. We tried as best we could to keep drying equipment out of the way. Safety during restoration is our biggest priority at SERVPRO. 

Responding Quickly

Here is our team at SERVPRO of Joplin unloading equipment off the truck to go into the Jasper County Courthouse, who had a water damage due to a leaky roof. The water damage had effected three floors and was dry and restored in three days.

Supporting Our Family

SERVPRO of Carthage-Joplin is proud to assist the people on our team in reaching their goals in continuing education.

Dozens of insurance agents and adjusters attend our classes each year. Many of the insurance professionals who attend our classes enjoy the peek "behind the curtain" into what we do as restorers.

Having a good working knowledge of the different restoration processes help them assist their customers during an emergency. Topics of CE includes water clean up, fire and smoke clean up, mold remediation, and bio-hazard clean up.