Open Accessibility Menu
Hide

ServiceMaster DSI - Indianapolis Blog Categories

mold remediation
  • How to Get Rid of Indoor Mold During Indianapolis’s Humid Fall Months Indianapolis homeowners know that fall in the Midwest brings more than just crisp air and football season—it also ushers in damp, humid conditions that can lead to indoor mold problems. While autumn may feel like a break from the summer heat, the lingering moisture, ... Continue Reading

Cooking Safety Tips
  • Stay Safe This Thanksgiving: Cooking Tips for a Worry-Free Holiday According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Thanksgiving is the leading day for home cooking fires. In fact, in 2019, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated 1,400 home cooking fires on Thanksgiving. With proper planning and a cautious eye, families ... Continue Reading

Disaster Preparedness
  • Polar Vortex and Frozen Pipe Tips for Indianapolis Residents POLAR VORTEX AND FROZEN PIPE TIPS FOR INDIANAPOLIS RESIDENTS What is the Polar Vortex? According to the Farmer’s Almanac, we can expect the winter to be “one of the longest and coldest that we’ve seen in years”. Extreme cold weather has plagued the country the past few ... Continue Reading

Disaster Prevention Tips
  • Tornado Emergency Checklist: What You Need to Stay Safe WHAT SHOULD BE ON YOUR TORNADO CHECKLIST? According to our Spring Outlook, there is a potential for 1,200+ tornadoes this tornado season. Tornadoes can form quickly and can be unpredictable. When a severe storm occurs, you may not have much time to prepare your family for a ... Continue Reading
  • Ice Dam Prevention for Indianapolis Residents ICE DAM PREVENTION FOR INDIANAPOLIS RESIDENTS Although seeing icicles forming on your house can make a picturesque sight in winter, it actually is a warning sign that a disaster could occur. Icicles are a tell-tale sign that your property has an ice dam, but what does that ... Continue Reading
  • Polar Vortex and Frozen Pipe Tips for Indianapolis Residents POLAR VORTEX AND FROZEN PIPE TIPS FOR INDIANAPOLIS RESIDENTS What is the Polar Vortex? According to the Farmer’s Almanac, we can expect the winter to be “one of the longest and coldest that we’ve seen in years”. Extreme cold weather has plagued the country the past few ... Continue Reading

Disaster Restoration
  • Planning for Property Reconstruction After a Disaster in Indianapolis When disaster strikes, the road to recovery can feel overwhelming. For Indianapolis homeowners and business owners, floods, fires, and severe storms aren’t just headlines—they’re realities that can leave properties damaged and families or operations displaced. Whether you ... Continue Reading

Extreme Weather
  • Tornado Emergency Checklist: What You Need to Stay Safe WHAT SHOULD BE ON YOUR TORNADO CHECKLIST? According to our Spring Outlook, there is a potential for 1,200+ tornadoes this tornado season. Tornadoes can form quickly and can be unpredictable. When a severe storm occurs, you may not have much time to prepare your family for a ... Continue Reading
  • Polar Vortex and Frozen Pipe Tips for Indianapolis Residents POLAR VORTEX AND FROZEN PIPE TIPS FOR INDIANAPOLIS RESIDENTS What is the Polar Vortex? According to the Farmer’s Almanac, we can expect the winter to be “one of the longest and coldest that we’ve seen in years”. Extreme cold weather has plagued the country the past few ... Continue Reading

Fire Damage
  • How Loose Wires Can Cause Electrical Fires in Your Building Electrical issues and loose wires can quickly turn into catastrophic fires if left untreated. In commercial and multi-unit buildings, faulty wiring typically goes unnoticed until it is too late to prevent damaging commercial fires. Fire damage in large structures can result ... Continue Reading

Fire Prevention

  • Holiday Fire Safety for Indianapolis, IN Residents According to the National Fire Protection Association, U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 160 home fires that started with Christmas trees per year between 2015-2019. These fires caused multiple injuries and approximately $10 million in direct property damage ... Continue Reading

Fire Safety
  • Holiday Fire Safety for Indianapolis, IN Residents According to the National Fire Protection Association, U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 160 home fires that started with Christmas trees per year between 2015-2019. These fires caused multiple injuries and approximately $10 million in direct property damage ... Continue Reading

Frozen Pipes
  • Polar Vortex and Frozen Pipe Tips for Indianapolis Residents POLAR VORTEX AND FROZEN PIPE TIPS FOR INDIANAPOLIS RESIDENTS What is the Polar Vortex? According to the Farmer’s Almanac, we can expect the winter to be “one of the longest and coldest that we’ve seen in years”. Extreme cold weather has plagued the country the past few ... Continue Reading

Holiday
  • Holiday Fire Safety for Indianapolis, IN Residents According to the National Fire Protection Association, U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 160 home fires that started with Christmas trees per year between 2015-2019. These fires caused multiple injuries and approximately $10 million in direct property damage ... Continue Reading

Residential
  • Polar Vortex and Frozen Pipe Tips for Indianapolis Residents POLAR VORTEX AND FROZEN PIPE TIPS FOR INDIANAPOLIS RESIDENTS What is the Polar Vortex? According to the Farmer’s Almanac, we can expect the winter to be “one of the longest and coldest that we’ve seen in years”. Extreme cold weather has plagued the country the past few ... Continue Reading
  • Stay Safe This Thanksgiving: Cooking Tips for a Worry-Free Holiday According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Thanksgiving is the leading day for home cooking fires. In fact, in 2019, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated 1,400 home cooking fires on Thanksgiving. With proper planning and a cautious eye, families ... Continue Reading

Sewage Backup
  • Blocked Sewage Drains: Common Causes and Prevention Methods What Every Indianapolis Business Owner Should Know A blocked sewage drain isn’t just a plumbing nuisance—it’s a serious hazard that can disrupt your business, damage property, and pose health risks to employees and customers. For commercial properties in Indianapolis, the ... Continue Reading

Water Damage
  • Ice Dam Prevention for Indianapolis Residents ICE DAM PREVENTION FOR INDIANAPOLIS RESIDENTS Although seeing icicles forming on your house can make a picturesque sight in winter, it actually is a warning sign that a disaster could occur. Icicles are a tell-tale sign that your property has an ice dam, but what does that ... Continue Reading
  • Polar Vortex and Frozen Pipe Tips for Indianapolis Residents POLAR VORTEX AND FROZEN PIPE TIPS FOR INDIANAPOLIS RESIDENTS What is the Polar Vortex? According to the Farmer’s Almanac, we can expect the winter to be “one of the longest and coldest that we’ve seen in years”. Extreme cold weather has plagued the country the past few ... Continue Reading

water damage restorartion
  • How to Handle a Water Main Leak in Your Indianapolis Home Quick Action Can Save Your Home from Bigger Problems A water main leak is one of those emergencies that can catch homeowners completely off guard. One day everything seems fine, and the next, there’s unexplained water pooling in your yard, a sudden drop in water pressure, or ... Continue Reading

Water Mitigation
  • Water Intrusion in Your Home: How to Handle an Emergency Leak Quick Action Can Prevent Major Damage When water unexpectedly enters your home, whether from a burst pipe or storm-related flooding, every second counts. Water intrusion in homes can cause serious structural damage, promote mold growth, and ruin personal belongings if not ... Continue Reading
  • Polar Vortex and Frozen Pipe Tips for Indianapolis Residents POLAR VORTEX AND FROZEN PIPE TIPS FOR INDIANAPOLIS RESIDENTS What is the Polar Vortex? According to the Farmer’s Almanac, we can expect the winter to be “one of the longest and coldest that we’ve seen in years”. Extreme cold weather has plagued the country the past few ... Continue Reading

Weather
  • Are Indianapolis Residents Ready for Spring Weather? ARE INDIANAPOLIS RESIDENTS READY FOR SPRING WEATHER? Every state has experienced various degrees of winter weather this season. The West Coast dealt with storms very early on and the Southeast had an onslaught of ice storms. Meteorological Spring is March 1st, but there is ... Continue Reading

Winter
  • Ice Dam Prevention for Indianapolis Residents ICE DAM PREVENTION FOR INDIANAPOLIS RESIDENTS Although seeing icicles forming on your house can make a picturesque sight in winter, it actually is a warning sign that a disaster could occur. Icicles are a tell-tale sign that your property has an ice dam, but what does that ... Continue Reading
  • Polar Vortex and Frozen Pipe Tips for Indianapolis Residents POLAR VORTEX AND FROZEN PIPE TIPS FOR INDIANAPOLIS RESIDENTS What is the Polar Vortex? According to the Farmer’s Almanac, we can expect the winter to be “one of the longest and coldest that we’ve seen in years”. Extreme cold weather has plagued the country the past few ... Continue Reading

Winter Weather
  • How to Prepare Your Indianapolis Property for Winter Storms and High Winds When winter hits Indianapolis, commercial properties can face a range of weather-related challenges —from heavy snowfall and ice buildup to high winds that threaten roofs, windows, and outdoor structures. Preparing your property in advance is essential to minimize damage, ... Continue Reading