Why Water Restoration and Recovery Are Vital for Lafayette Homes

11/9/2020 (Permalink)

No matter the source of your water loss, the SERVPRO team is always ready and waiting to remediate the emergency.

Our SERVPRO Team can Help with Efficient and Direct Water Removal, Drying, and Cleaning Services When You Need Them

Water emergencies can strike at any time, especially when you consider some extreme temperature fluctuations that we can expect for Lafayette and Tippecanoe County. We can record average temperatures of 17 degrees during the winter, far below the freezing threshold. Exposed and under-insulated pipes and fixtures can freeze and burst, causing substantial water damage scenarios for area homeowners.

When you consider water restoration companies near me in Lafayette, few are locally owned and operated outfits like our SERVPRO roster. With close to 100,000 residents between West Lafayette and Lafayette, there are no shortages for places to call home for someone looking to find a place to plant their roots. Unlike many areas in the United States, our region of Indiana sees all four seasons every year – including a spectacular array of colors when autumn sets in throughout the natural landscapes surrounding the city. It is no doubt why so many have acclaimed the beauty and allure of Purdue's campus in West Lafayette, as most students are beginning their college journeys in one of the most attractive times of the year for our Midwest locale.

The Arts of Tippecanoe County

Because the city plays host to one of the most well-known colleges in the country, the municipality has grown and evolved to suit the changing climate of trends and movements driven by young adults. As such, we have many art programs and organizations that promote the development and the education of these artists, beginning with a safe place to showcase their talents and motivators. Through structures like the Haan Mansion Museum of Indiana Art and the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette, travelers and residents can see and experience this cultural staple throughout the year.

Annual festivals and fairs also showcase local talent and crafts. Many area artists look forward to presenting their work at events such as Art in the Park, Round the Fountain Art Fair, and the Mini Maker Faire of Greater Lafayette. The last of these is a huge event taking place at the end of March every year at the Lafayette Science Museum. Multiple exhibits display craftwork ranging from new inventions, science projects, artwork, music, and locally sourced food. While 2020's event was canceled because of the pandemic, the artisans and craftworkers' enthusiasm remains vibrant, and the fair is expected to make its return in 2021.

A College Town and More 

Purdue University influences much of the development throughout West Lafayette by increasing the need for small shops and novelty locations throughout the campus districts. These areas' continued development and growth attract travelers to the region that do not wish to contend with the traffic and congestion of the Indianapolis metropolitan zone around 60 miles away. While Lafayette is the seat of Tippecanoe County, the city does not have the same towering presence as the capital of the state.

The University plays the most considerable role in Lafayette's economics through both gainful employments offered with positions at the school and the campus's impact on companies and shops throughout the neighboring areas. With hundreds of structures directly correlated to student housing, the campus, and educational centers, our SERVPRO team also becomes directly tied to the school with our fast and reliable response. This rapid response is valuable when hundreds of individuals can become impacted by the same loss event.

Every year, Purdue offers education to more than 40,000 students, much of which does not commute. For most of the year, this influx in students and city occupancy can increase revenues and help fund more beautification projects for the municipality. Students of Purdue and Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana help increase the popularity and success of annual festivals like the Feast of the Hunters' Moon, which celebrates the relationship of early French settlers and the Native Americans in late October. 

A History Worth Preserving

Though we have only been a city since 1825, many of our region's structures are older. The town was named after the renowned General Marquis de Lafayette of the Revolutionary War. His tactical gifts allowed our greatly outmanned and outgunned colonists to fight for the freedoms that define America today. The area also has a rich culture and history with its original Native American occupants, including landmarks like Prophet's Rock.

We have designated areas of Lafayette devoted to the preservation and protection of properties with historical significance. The Upper Main Street Historic District is among these locations. It serves to maintain and upkeep famous buildings in our metropolitan area such as the Moses Fowler House, the James H. Ward House, and the Tippecanoe County Courthouse. These landmarks preserve our culture and history, dating back to French settlements along the Wabash River in the early 19th Century.

Intermingled with these attractive structures are symbols of Lafayette's growth and evolution, such as the shopping centers like Tippecanoe Mall or the medical facilities of Franciscan Health in the central and east areas of the city. Lafayette continues to be an attractive place to settle down because of the manufacturing facilities offering gainful employment for long-time residents and recent Ivy Tech and Purdue graduates, including Arconic, Wabash National, and Caterpillar.

Water Restoration You Can Count On 

Even with the charm and allure of Lafayette, its nearly 100,000 residents are always at the mercy of possible water disasters. There are multiple ways that water disasters can come about, including:

• Frozen pipes
• Broken fixtures
• Aging plumbing
• Human error
• Malfunctioning appliances

Our SERVPRO team utilizes top-tier tools, beginning with our extractors, to manage water losses in your house. Appropriate mitigation tactics ensure that we reduce damages like structural deterioration, content degradation, and mold growth. Removing surface water often involves multiple tools, such as: 

• Submersible pumps
• Wet vacuums 
• Truck-mount extractors 

With our prompt response to emergencies for mitigation and content recovery, our SERVPRO of Lafayette team can make water loss events "Like it never even happened." Call us today at (765) 420-0077.