When a locally based global surgical implant manufacturer had a leak in one of their labs it flooded 2 floors with not only water, but also a colorless, odorless, chemical used in the manufacturing and storage of biomedical products.  They needed a restoration company that could handle the potentially hazardous issue and they called SERVPRO of Alachua County West because just like their own company, they knew that SERVPRO is at the forefront of their competitors, as well as the fact we are locally owned and based benefiting our community.

No job is ever too large for SERVPRO of Alachua County West. Because we a part of a National Brand, we can always get help from another franchise close by.

We do look like space cadets in our Protective Equipment, but we take mold jobs seriously!

SERVPRO of Alachua County West knows mold. We are the experts on Mold Remediation and have a 99.9% passing rate when tested.

SERVPRO of Alachua County West can clean-up and deodorize after a fire. We use the state-of-the-art cleaning equipment to make it 

"Like it never even happened"

This office had a pipe burst that caused 3 units to flood. SERVPRO was on the scene in 20 minutes ready to extract the water and get things cleaned up!

When you call SERVPRO of Alachua County West you won't hear a pre recorded greeting. Instead you get one of our team, eager to help you with your situation.

Here in Florida we have taken a cue from the past as well as hurricanes that have hit elsewhere.  No matter the planning ahead, we still cannot predict the storms and what damage they cause.  This is a new construction home on the east coast that was built "high and dry" according to historical storm facts.  During Hurricane Matthew they received a storm surge that brought water and muck over 2 feet high into their home.  Luckily, they were prepared and had SERVPRO of Alachua County West's number on hand because we are "Faster to any size disaster."

Fires cause a lot of damage, but in many cases, the soot they create can create even more.  Even family heirlooms you think may be out of reach of danger can be touched by this black monster.  This photo of a family heirloom from a local customer shows that this teapot seemed to be the only thing above her cabinets the black monster embraced.

As hurricane Hermine churned up one of the largest storm surges on parts of the gulf coast since the storm of the century,  many residents of small coastal communities were unable to fully prepare.  A local coastal historical society on a small popular key was unable to thwart all damage, but they knew they could entrust the expertise of SERVPRO of Alachua County West to dry out their precious artifacts.

Here at SERVPRO of Alachua County West we can handle almost any cleaning or restoration need, even ones you don't normally think of.  Our local college of Veterinary Medicine had a problem with vermin as you can see in the photo.  Not only are their patient files important, but so is the sanitary conditions for their students and employees.  Just another reason they keep our number handy, because we can handle most any cleaning need!

Hurricanes bring heavy rains and gusting winds that cause lots of damage, but in many coastal towns it is the storm surge that causes the most damage.  It can be overwhelming and leave you wondering where to start.  Just like this small coastal restaurant that came in to chaos and destruction in all areas of their restaurant due to storm surge.

Soot tags form when synthetic/petroleum based sources burn. Our customers often mistake the soot tags as smoke that has attached itself to spider webs that were present during the fire. Luckily, they are happy to find out that in fact, they are new unique chains of soot that gather in low areas of concentration, not evidence of unwanted house guests.

Sometimes you can have water damage slowly and silently affecting your home right under your nose.  It is so small, that another kind of damage is the only way you realize there may be a problem.  This photo is of mold caused by a slow bathroom water leak behind a vanity.  The customer had no idea what had been growing behind her make-up drawer until a house fire caused soot clean-up throughout her home and our technicians spotted the damage.

Anyone familiar with the UF campus here in Gainesville, is familiar with the Reitz Union.  This photo is of the chamber used by the student body for organizational meetings which was flooded by a faulty sprinkler system.  It also flooded offices, and hallways throughout the building.  Our technicians came in and extracted and dried out the building, so the "Gators" could resume business in "The Swamp".

This photo is containment that has been set up after a general contractor discovered a substantial amount of mold in the wall cavity.  Once mold has been disturbed it sporulates and spreads itself throughout your home.  Luckily this GM alerted the homeowner and we were able to contain the wall and the room itself until mold remediation could be completed.

The following photo is the picture of a local lab's flooded hallway.  This damaged was caused by the very thing meant to protect them from fire, a faulty sprinkler system.  Sometimes no matter how much we prepare, we still have to have a plan for when disaster does strike.  Make sure that SERVPRO of Alachua County west is a part of your disaster readiness plan!

Remodeling your home or business can be time consuming and expensive, but the reward at the end of the day is fantastic.  You also have to plan for the unforeseen disasters and know what to do.  This photo is of a restaurant that sat vacant for months before being remodeled.  As the construction crew was in the process of remodeling they found mold and called in SERVPRO of Alachua County West.  They knew this could stop the potential for contamination of unaffected areas, therefore minimizing the spread throughout the new building materials.

One of the most devastating disasters can be fire.  It comes from many different sources and causes as well as the fact it's movement is totally unpredictable as it ravages your home or business.  This photo is of a local fire extinguisher company that had a fire damage from faulty electrical wiring that occurred after hours.  Luckily, their alarm system alerted the fire department and SERVPRO made it "Like it never even happened."

It can be devastating when your home is a soggy mess, but water can do much more damage than you can see.  As this photo shows, it is important to remove all damaged materials as soon as you can.  As hours and days go by water wicks under and up walls and can damage initially unaffected rooms.  Though the mess of seeing flooring and baseboards being pulled up can be stressful, it can spare even more damage to other rooms.

Mold remediation can be complex.  Without the proper testing, it can also be hard to remediate properly.  The spores which spread mold become more prominent as you disturb it and if not remediated properly can be spread to unaffected areas of your home.  This picture is an example of proper containment with a decon chamber to stop the spread of spores as remediation is completed.

In business, it is important to work with someone you trust.  SERVPRO of Alachua County West prides itself in being trustworthy!  After all, many of the companies you entrust your money to, such as this photo of a local bank branch, entrust SERVPRO to be there to service their emergency needs.  

The rising floodwaters from Hurricane Irma were catastrophic to many homeowners.  Many times it can be tempting to begin restoration by yourself, but as this photo shows, not having the correct tools or experience can leave you with even more damage.  These homeowners tried cutting out their own drywall, but had to replace more than what was damaged by flooding as they struggled with tear-out.  Do yourself a favor and call SERVPRO of Alachua County West to begin the process and save those extra dollars lost to good intentions.

This photo shows a room affected by fire.  Initially most of the fire was in the attic space and this room seemed safe after the fire was put out.  The homeowners soon found out that fire and the water used to put it out can do damage that can't always be seen right away when the ceiling fell in days later.  Don't put you and your family in danger, call SERVPRO of Alachua County West, the experts in fire restoration.

We are all taught from the time we could dial a phone, that you call 911 in the case of an emergency.  The Heroes that make up our fire, police, sheriffs, and EMS departments keep us safe in our time of need.  But who does 911 call when their offices are in the middle of a disaster?  They call SERVPRO of Alachua County West, because they know that we are "Faster to any size disaster."

Most of us Floridians know the importance of Air conditioning in Florida.  Not only does it keep us comfortable in the warm months, but it also keeps the humidity in our homes under control.  This is very important when it comes to the ability for mold to form in our home.  Many people do not realize that the AC unit itself can cause the conditions to be perfect for mold growth if not properly installed and maintained.  This is became apparent to one customer, as shown in this photo.  They had not had their unit serviced in many years and the pan beneath had developed a leak which slowly led to high moisture levels in the closet which affected surrounding walls as well.  The heat from the working unit in the closet also aided the mold in its growth.  If they had their unit regularly serviced, the damage could have been a lot less.

A fire in your home can be devastating in itself, but the soot affects almost every surface.  We have many customers who do not realize the number of rooms affected by the soot until we start wiping surfaces with our fire sponges.  This photo is an example of how it can coat your walls so uniformly it does not look that bad, until we start cleaning.

Who do you call when your elevator shafts flood leaving your patients stranded or taking the stairs?  You call SERVPRO of Alachua County West who are "Faster to any size disaster".

There are many water sources that can cause damage to your home that you cannot necessarily see.  Once the power of water is unleashed it has to find somewhere to go, which is evident in this photo of a slab leak.  The force of the water trying to find an escape brought sand and building materials up with it directly through the tile in the home pictured.  The best preparation in cases such as this is having the number to SERVPRO of Alachua County West handy in case of emergency!

Here in Florida we are used to moderate winter temps and plenty of sunshine, though we are no stranger to winter storms and sudden freezing weather at night and climbing temperatures the next day.  This is a recipe for frozen pipes which can burst with the sudden thaw from fast moving storm systems and rising temperatures.  This photo shows that sometimes these pipes are not easy to access and can cause lots of damage.

As a business owner, disaster can slow your business to a crawl.  Not only can it affect your ability to do your job well, it can affect foot traffic and customer peace of mind.  This water damage pictured, affected a Home Health Agency and put customer information at risk of damage.  Quick mitigation and trusted technicians averted crisis and kept the work flow going in a time sensitive occupation.

A fire in your home can be devastating.  Soot not only causes odor issues and wreaks havak on your electronics and anything that it touches, but a fire damage can cause lots of other disasters in your home.  The water used to put out the fire has to be properly mitigated to prevent mold and the structural damage can be devastating.  This photo looks like festive holiday snow, but in reality it is blown insulation covering everything due to a fire damage which exposed attic space.  One call to SERVPRO of Alachua County West and we can take care of ALL of your disasters.

Living in Florida, many of us have become accustomed to violent storms and their aftermath, but when your home is affected it can become overwhelming.  Call SERVPRO of Alachua County West at the first sign of disaster not only to help you through it with our knowledge and expertise, but also minimize damage to affected and unaffected parts of your home.  This photo shows containment set up in a room that has an open roof due to a tree falling, minimizing damage to other rooms in the home.

Whether it be your home or business, remodeling can be exiting, and sometimes scary.  The process of making your home or office new again can sometimes reveal issues you did not realize you had, such as mold.  When beginning the process of remodeling, prepare for disaster by having SERVPRO of Alachua County West's number handy in the case of emergency, such as this photo of mold discovered during a business remodel.

Water damage can sometimes happen in places you normally wouldn't expect, such as evident in this photo of a supply closet.  Not only is it an area you wouldn't expect, but also in an area that may not be visible right away.  It is important to check any possible sources of water damage before they occur.

Fire can affect your business in many ways.  This photo shows the fogging of a business after a neighboring business had a fire and they were affected by soot and fire odor.  Sometimes fire can leave you with lingering affects that you can't always see.  Odor is just another issue SERVPRO of Alachua County West can handle for our customers.

Like most things in life, the key to success is preparation, and SERVPRO of Alachua County West begins each day this way.  This photo shows Owner Mark Raymond conducting the morning WIP meeting discussing a large cleaning job about to begin and getting everyone on the same page, with complete knowledge of their role.

This year owners Mark and Becky Raymond received recognition for owning their franchise 10 years.  They can't believe they have had the privilege to serve the Alachua County area for that long, and would love to thank the great people in the area for allowing them to serve them as well as continue to serve them well into the future!

As a company, we are often the first ones there after a disaster has happened.  We pride ourselves on offering a service which helps people rebuild their lives in times of great need.  More importantly though, we would like to take the time to bring attention to those who are there when the disaster is happening, the ones who are in the middle of storms, fires, accidents, and much more, risking their own lives to save others.  Without them, we would not have lives to help rebuild.  Thank you, First Responders for your service!

Our Emergency Response Team is one of the reasons we are "Faster to any size disaster."  They are ready to mobilize and embark across the country at a moments notice in times of disaster that affect different states and regions.  Our mobile command unit ensures that we have the supplies needed as well as a comfortable place for our technicians to rest when they are away, helping families make it "Like it never even happened."

Alachua Pace Center for Girls, Gainesville, FL

This is a portion of the flyer that the owners daughter and epileptic, Julianne Raymond, created in order to spread awareness for National Epilepsy Awareness Month this November.

SERVPRO of Alachua County West's owner, Mark Raymond, and Marketing Representative, Julianne Raymond, both attended the 7 week long Citizen's Academy. Upon graduating, they have learned so much about the wonderful city of Gainesville. They have also learned to appreciate our city that much more.

Owners Mark & Becky Raymond could not be more proud of their daughter, Julianne. Not only does she do an awesome job working for the Chamber of Commerce but she is also an awesome performer. She played Billie Dawn in Gainesville Community Playhouse's rendition of Born Yesterday and was featured on the front page of The SCENE.

Owners Mark & Becky's daughter Julianne was once the Marketing Representative here at SERVPRO. She is epileptic and she works with SERVPRO to raise money for the Epilepsy Foundation of Florida.

Owners, Mark and Becky Raymond, with their daughter Julianne, at a United Way function.

Back when Julianne Raymond was Marketing Manager here at SERVPRO. This picture is when she was on a member panel discussing the benefits of being part of the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce.

Production Manager, Jason (center), pictured with some of our wonderful Technicians. We are so thankful for all they do!

Way back in 2009: Owners, Mark &Becky, with daughter, Julianne, and son, Joshua cleaning up their grandparents' sunroom. This was back in the very beginning when the Raymonds realized that a family that cleans together, stays together!

2009: Daughter of the owners, Julianne, and owners, Becky &Mark Raymond, gearing up for the Walk the Talk for Epilepsy.