How Commercial Water Restoration Companies in Aberdeen Prevent Structural Damage

11/19/2024 (Permalink)

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For Emergency Water Damage Response in Aberdeen – Call SERVPRO® 

Aberdeen, WA's history is deeply connected to the timber, fishing, and tourism industries. The city was founded in 1884 by Samuel Benn and incorporated in 1890. Aberdeen offers an abundance of attractions and local flavor. The Chehalis and Wishkah Rivers provide scenic views and a visit to the Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge, hence serving as an ideal destination for visitors skirring the diverse culture and activities of the Pacific Northwest. Significant employers include Westport Shipyard, Sierra Pacific Industries, The Simpson Door Company, the Quinault Indian Nation, Hoquiam Plywood, and Pasha Automotive. 

Water intrusions in commercial spaces leave behind a trail of destruction. Professional water restoration companies in Aberdeen, like SERVPRO, must, therefore, step in for convenient recovery. Armed with expertise and restoration equipment, our technicians strive to safeguard properties and prevent further damage. Our teams rapidly respond to every homeowner's emergency call, ensuring we contain the situation and avoid mold infestation. Suppose we notice signs of mold that are common in water damage situations. In that case, we offer specialized remediation services to eliminate growth, ensuring a safe and healthy environment.

Actions to prevent further structural ruin

• Water extraction and removal
• Structural drying
• Removal of damaged structural materials

Time is critical in preventing structural ruin. SERVPRO teams use advanced extraction equipment to quickly remove standing water, stopping it from seeping into walls, floors, household contents, and foundations. Similar to furniture, the contents of your property can drip water onto the floor, soaking it into the flooring materials. We use various resources, including high-powered pumps, submersible units, and wet vacuums, to tackle this. Eventually, we manage to reduce the risk of damage to load-bearing structures.

Structural Drying

Moisture causes gradual but severe structural issues. SERVPRO crews deploy industrial-grade dehumidifiers and air movers to accelerate the drying process. We check for hidden moisture in hard-to-reach areas using hygrometers and infrared cameras. By thoroughly drying the building, we protect against mold, warping, and weakening, which unchecked humidity can cause.

Areas to check for hidden water damage

• Behind the stairs and walls
• Under flooring
• Under cabinets

SERVPRO of Grays Harbor & Pacific Counties is among the leading commercial water restoration companies. Call us at (360) 533-8667. Faster to any size disaster™. 

SERVPRO – Your Trusted Flood Damage Expert for Your Aberdeen Home

9/15/2024 (Permalink)

Let SERVPRO rescue your flood-damaged Aberdeen home. We are Faster to any size disaster™.

Storms Near and Far Can Cause Local Flooding

Fairweather never guarantees that Aberdeen's homes won't sustain flood damage. Flooding can happen if heavy rains increase the amount of water upstream in either the Wishkah or Chehalis Rivers. SERVPRO® is ready to protect your home and everything inside.

Homes in Aberdeen that sustained flood damage need immediate mitigation. Delayed mitigation adversely affects the entire restoration process. There is no reason to attempt cleaning up your flooded home. Such work has many hazards, including several you cannot easily see. You can trust us to do the work required to make your property "Like it never even happened."

The highly trained and experienced team from SERVPRO knows how to reduce and prevent.

• Extensive damage,
• Higher costs related to the emergency, and
• Safety risks.

When our flood damage restoration team works together, they reduce existing damage while preventing it from spreading to currently undamaged areas of your house. Delaying the mitigation of such homes allows floodwater to affect regions that so far are unharmed. The moisture in the air from trapped floodwater can lead to secondary water damage, mold colonizing, warping and swelling of wood, and other problems we must address.

Additional damage in more areas leads to increased costs for restoring your property. Dwellings that received prompt attention after a flood sustain much less damage. Our ability to provide cost-effective services decreases as the time delay increases.

Safety is one of our most important concerns. We use specific protocols to help reduce any risk to our employees while they perform tasks inside your residence. Generally, homeowners who attempt this work do not have access to the required equipment or the safety gear to protect them from injuries.

Timely action from SERVPRO prevents delays in completion dates, additional damage, lost time, and increased expenses. SERVPRO of Grays Harbor & Pacific Counties can provide that. Call (360) 926-9715 for the flood damage mitigation and restoration services you need.

Tackle HVAC Mold Damage in Your Ocean Shores Home

7/12/2024 (Permalink)

SERVPRO AMRT techs can remove mold from crawlspace ductwork in Ocean Shores. We make your indoor air quality safe again. Here to Help®

The Hidden Microbial Dangers Lurking in Your House

Mold is a tricky problem that can affect any home in Ocean Shores. An infestation thrives in moist environments and can cause significant damage if not addressed promptly. SERVPRO® is happy to delve into the impact of mold damage, mainly when it infiltrates HVAC systems, and outline the steps for cleaning and preventing future issues.

How Mold Affects Your Home

Microbial growth spreads quickly and can cause structural damage to your home. It can proliferate in moist areas such as basements, bathrooms, and, most concerningly, HVAC systems. When mold damage occurs in your Ocean Shores HVAC system, it can spread spores throughout the house, affecting indoor air quality and potentially causing further issues.

Mold's Impact on Your Home's Value

Mold infestations can significantly impact your property's value. Potential buyers are sometimes wary of homes with a history of mold problems, as it signals underlying moisture problems that could lead to further damage.

Addressing Microbial Growth in HVAC Systems

1. Inspection and Assessment: Our professionals start by thoroughly inspecting your HVAC system to determine the extent of microbial growth.
2. Containment: To prevent microscopic spores from spreading during the cleaning process, we implement containment strategies such as physical barriers along with negative air pressure systems.
3. Filtration and Cleaning: We use high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters and air scrubbers to capture mold spores from the air. HVAC components are cleaned using antimicrobial treatments, ensuring that all traces of mold are eradicated.
4. System Drying: Thorough drying of all components is essential to prevent mold from returning. We use dehumidifiers and other drying equipment to remove moisture from the system.

Preventing Future Mold Growth

To prevent future mold issues, ensure that your home remains dry and well-ventilated. Regular maintenance of your HVAC system, including periodic professional cleanings, is essential. Our special brushes, scopes, and pressurized efforts can readily clean up spores and debris from the air ducts. Address any hidden leaks or water damage immediately and use dehumidifiers in damp areas of your home.

Here at SERVPRO of Grays Harbor & Pacific Counties, we are ready to tackle your mold damage in Ocean Shores. Call us at (360) 533-8667.

Professionally Removing Odors from Fire Damage in Aberdeen Homes.

5/21/2024 (Permalink)

Fire damage can affect your home and family at any time. Contact SERVPRO 24/7 for certified professionals and equipment.

Fire and Smoke Cleanup Include Deodorization

Fire damage can be one of a homeowner's costliest and most traumatic events. Because a fire can spread quickly from one room to the next, several areas of your residence can be overwhelmed with soot, suspended particulates, and noxious malodors. While overwhelming, choosing a competent restoration team is the first step in overcoming significant stages to get life back to normal, such as neutralizing smoke and burning smells.

While fire damage in Aberdeen homes and businesses involves multiple layers and considerations, SERVPRO® is with you every step of the way. From the earliest mitigation efforts and containment strategies to repairs and deodorization, we understand what it means to make it seem “Like it never even happened” ™. One of the final steps of our process is removing harsh smoke smells that disasters create. 

How SERVPRO Addresses Smoke Odors 

• Air Scrubbing—HEPA air scrubbers are the most efficient weapons for eliminating airborne contaminants and smells. These scrubbers can trap over 99 percent of particulates, effectively reducing the source of harsh malodors after a fire. 
• Thermal Fogging – Using a deodorizing product heated to fog for dispersion, the product interacts with present odor molecules in the environment and neutralizes them. 
  
• Ozone Generator—This is among our most popular processes for eliminating residual smoke odors after a fire. It eradicates all lingering smoke damage, like proteins and charring smells. After a minimum of 24 hours of exposure to ozone, the chemical reaction destroys foreign smells. 

Assistance a Phone Call Away 

When fires impact your home or business, you can trust the fast and reliable performance of SERVPRO of Grays Harbor & Pacific Counties. We know what it takes to get your home back to pre-fire condition, including multiple solutions to neutralize and eliminate lingering malodors from the accelerants or combusting materials. When disaster threatens your home, pick up the phone and dial (360) 533-8667.

Effective Water Damage Cleanup for Aberdeen Hardwood Flooring

4/24/2024 (Permalink)

Do you know how to dry hardwood floors? SERVPRO does! Call us today.

Water Mitigation and Restoration After Leaks

Water damage can be a challenging obstacle to overcome, especially regarding hardwood flooring. Even small leaks can cause severe harm to the surface and composition of wood surfaces. However, with the proper techniques and equipment, it is possible to restore the flooring instead of replacing it entirely.

Assessing the Extent of Water Damage

The first step in dealing with water damage in Aberdeen homes is discovering the extent of the damage. This process involves assessing the saturation levels of the hardwood flooring, both on the surface and beneath it. Our team of experienced technicians uses advanced moisture detection devices and thermography to identify trapped moisture early on. This proactive approach allows us to restore the flooring before the damage becomes irreversible.

Free Moisture

Free moisture refers to water molecules not yet chemically bonded with the wood's molecular makeup. In other words, surface water can be removed through drying and moisture removal techniques like drying mats, air movers, and dehumidifiers. When only free moisture exists, we can restore the planks to their original condition without warping or distortion.

Bound Moisture

Bound moisture, on the other hand, is water that has saturated the wood flooring and irreversibly altered its composition. Signs of bound moisture include swelling around the joints between planks. Once bound water is detected, the affected portions of the flooring must be removed and replaced.

Full-Service Restoration Solutions

As a full-service restoration team, SERVPRO® offers a range of solutions to address water damage in your home. Our experienced contractors can oversee every aspect of the restoration process, including:  

• Drying
• Cleaning
• Controlled demolition
• Build-back

At SERVPRO of Grays Harbor & Pacific Counties, our trained technicians are ready 24/7 to provide adequate water cleanup solutions for your Aberdeen hardwood flooring. We use state-of-the-art equipment, including high-powered air movers and dehumidifiers, to extract moisture effectively and prevent further damage. Call us today at (360) 533-8667 to find out how we can help after a leak.

SERVPRO of Grays Harbor & Pacific Counties: Additional Services

2/1/2024 (Permalink)

SERVPRO Professionals do more than people think. SERVPRO Franchise is dedicated to restoring both the property and the lives of the customers being helped. Our goal here at SERVPRO is to make it "Like it never even happened."

Additional Services

• Board-ups: SERVPRO may need to board up your home using sturdy, durable materials designed to keep out whether intrusion and intrusion by outsiders.
• Inventory: SERVPRO Professionals take inventory of everything in every room categorized them as salvageable, non-salvageable, and questionable allowing for easier contents settlement.
• Move-Outs: If your content stays in the damaged house for to long it may need to be relocated and a move out may be requested by contractor.
• Electronic Cleaning: Smoke residues can contain acids that corrode metal surfaces when m moisture is also present. If the residues are not removed, corrosion can eat away at the metal casing and can cause electronic failure in the device. SERVPRO can clean the outside casing of the electronic device correctly and refer you to a qualified electronics vendor.
• Art Work: Artwork ranges from inexpensive framed pictures to extremely valuable fine art. Restoration of expensive and valued art requires the use of a trained art restorer, while less expensive art may not warrant these costly specialized services.

Everything in your home that was in the affected area will be taken care of will be photographed and written down. SERVPRO Professionals will get your content taken care of and make your home safe again.

Have Questions? Call Us 24/7 (360) 533-8667

Calling SERVPRO of Grays Harbor & Pacific Counties

2/1/2024 (Permalink)

When you notice water damage, immediate action is significant when it comes to protecting your home and your personal items. It only takes a couple hours and the water damage, or the fire damage can ruin everything that it touches.

We are trained here to know what exactly you are looking for and to know exactly what needs to be done and the process that it takes to complete the task and make your house look "Like it never even happened." SERVPRO of Grays Harbor & Pacific Counties are highly trained in property damage Restoration. When calling SERVPRO it will be a quick process before we get people over there helping you.

SERVPRO Representative Questions

• Name & Contact information
• Your name and contact information
• Your insurance information (if applicable)
• The street address of the water-damaged home or business
• When did the flooding or water damage occur?
• What caused the water damage (if known)?
• Is there electricity available (on-site)?

Have Questions? Call Us 24/7 (360) 533-8667

Why SERVPRO

1/2/2024 (Permalink)

When all goes wrong and you don't have a clue on what to do next. Call SERVPRO our team of professionals are here to help in any way possible. There is little that we can't do, you name it and we will see to it that you get the help that you need. A lot of people don't really know about what exactly it is that we do. Well for those of you who don't know and those of you who think you know what it is that we do, here are just a few things that SERVPRO Professionals do that helps make SERVPRO your first choice.

The Better Choice Because...

• Lower Recovery Costs, The SERVPRO System helps save your money
• Restored content will be cleaned and deodorized to preloss condition when possible.
  • Ever item is Written down
  • Metal is Polished
  • Flooring mopped and cleaned. Stripped, sealed, and refinishing and will be done if it is authorized by both you and the adjuster.
  • Cleaning/ Painting
  • Deodorized
  • Clothing if affected we will recommend a dry-cleaner or professional laundry cleaner, and help inform them that there was smoke damage.
  • Deduct work

Those are just a few things the SERVPRO Franchise Professionals do. You name it and we will get it done or point you into the right direction.

One Hour - At SERVPRO within one hour form the notice of the loss, a SERVPRO Franchise Professional will contact you to arrange service. So, you'll know help is on the way.

Four Hours- Within four hours of notification of loss, a SERVPRO Franchise Professional will be on-site to start mitigation services. The key to reducing damages and saving money is responding quickly to your damage. Call right away. While the SERVPRO Franchise Professional will explain the process step by step so you can anticipate the outcome.

Eight Hours- Within eight hours of on-site arrival, a verbal briefing of the scope will be communicated to the appropriate person, normally you adjuster or property manager.

Flooding

1/2/2024 (Permalink)

We have had a lot of rain and it doesn’t look like it is going to slow down any time so. Rivers, lakes and bodies of water, are getting high and can potentially cause flooding. If flooding occurs and the water flows into your home, do not panic, try your best to stay calm. SERVPRO specializes in Flood Damage. As soon as we get your call we will have people at your home to begin drying it out.  To help get your home looking "Like it never even happened."

Taking Precautions

• Water proof your basements, doors and windows.
• Try to have a backup water supply
  • Back up toilet supply
• In case of severe flooding try to have extra food and liquids

After Math’s of Flooding

• Turn off Electricity
• Avoid anything that has been soaked by the flood
• Call SERVPRO
• Contact Insurance

Frozen Pipes

1/2/2024 (Permalink)

As the weather gets colder and ice begins to form be weary of your pipes. If they freeze it may cause damage to your house when you try to use your water.

Precautions

• Make sure hose is drained and stored indoors
• Close outdoor water valves.
• Add Installation to attic/crawl space 

Thawing Pipes 

• Keep faucet open
• Apply heat to the section by rapping heating pad around pipe
• Keep Heat applied until full water press is restored
• Check all faucets

Try  to follow these precautions they will help out. If you are worried about it or you just  don't feel comfortable with trying to fix your pipes by yourself we can help. If your pipes burst don't go crazy we will be there to help as soon as you call.