A Rich History of SERVPRO Service

2/1/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO vans

For over 50 years, people across the country have been turning to SERVPRO for all of their restoration and remediation needs. Whenever disaster strikes, we are among the first to respond and help communities large and small get back on the road to recovery. We take pride in that reputation and in our rich history that has helped to build the SERVPRO brand.

That history began in 1967 when Ted and Doris Isaacson founded their painting business, but it wasn’t long before SERVPRO had expanded to become the cleaning and restoration specialists you can trust. In 1969 the Isaacson's sold their first franchise and by 1979 they had expanded to 175 franchises across the country.

With the company outgrowing its original headquarters, it moved to Gallatin, Tennessee in 1988, by which time it counted a total of 647 franchises under the SERVPRO brand. The 1,000th SERVPRO franchise was opened in 2000 and today there are more than 1,700 franchises nationwide. As it continued to add franchises, SERVPRO built its reputation as a nationally recognized name in restoration and cleaning.

From the very beginning, SERVPRO has been about more than just providing quality professional restoration services. We also take great pride in our tradition of service to the community. This includes both national recognition for the corporate headquarters and individual efforts that have earned acclaim for the many local franchises. Here at SERVPRO of Grand Junction, we’ve reached out to our neighbors and lent a hand in many different ways.

Time and again, SERVPRO has been among the first to step up and provide help when a major disaster strikes. We’ve helped with cleanup after the California wildfires, bailed out communities in the Midwest after historic flooding, and pitched in to help rebuild after the devastation of Super Storm Sandy on the East Coast. No job is too big or small and we’ll never turn our backs on a community in need.

When damage occurs, you need someone you can count on to provide the professional service you need with the personal touch you deserve. SERVPRO is proud of our history as the first name in water, fire, and storm damage repair and restoration. We’re ready to respond faster to any disaster and we’ll stand by you and help you get on your feet again because that’s what being a good neighbor is all about. 

Authored by: Chafika and James Landers 

Certifications

• AMRT -Applied Microbial Remediation Technician
• ASD  -Applied Structural Drying Technician
• CCT -Carpet Cleaning Technician
• ECTP -Employee Certification Training Program
• FSRT -Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration Technician
• HST -Health and safety Technician
• OCT -Odor Control Technician
• RRRP -Lead-Based Paint Activities and Renovation
  WRT-Water Damage Restoration Technician
• IICRC -Certified Firm

Affiliations

• ASBO
• EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm
• Institute of Inspection, Cleaning & Restoration Certification

Awards

• Emergency Ready Plan Preparedness