Cleaning Up Rockaway Park Homes After Storm and Water Damage

4/11/2023 (Permalink)

Don’t let storm damage overwhelm you, call the professionals at SERVPRO.

Water Damage Resulting from Storms 

The New York City area experiences severe weather throughout all seasons of the year, so Rockaway Park homes and businesses must stay prepared to face the threats involved. Violent winds, torrential rain, and heavy snowfall can all take their toll on your residence, introducing water into several areas of the structure. 

Water damage in Rockaway Park requires specific approaches and mitigation when it results from storm losses. The first step must be to determine the damage's extent and affected areas of the property. We have a fast-responding mitigation team for emergency services and repairs. SERVPRO understands the vulnerabilities of the house based on where water enters.

• Water Through the Roof 

From fallen trees to wind damage that destroys portions of shingles on the roof, water can easily make its way into the attic from damage to this structural system. 

• Water Though the Exterior 

Other exterior elements that make up the building envelope can also become compromised by severe storm systems or freezing conditions. The water behind the veneer of the building must be dried and removed promptly before mold damage results. 

• Water in the Basement 

Through vulnerabilities in the foundation or entry via below-grade stairwells, water in the basement level of the building can be a challenge to extract and manage. 

Effective Water Removal and Cleanup

Knowing where the water comes from can help start repairs, but when the water has already made it inside, our SERVPRO team must also mitigate loss with effective water removal. We use extraction tools like pumps and vacuums first to clear surface pooling. Effective drying can follow with strategically placed air movers and dehumidifiers throughout the affected rooms.

Storms are not an uncommon part of living in our service area. When your home suffers damage that introduces water into your living spaces, contact our SERVPRO of The Rockaways, Coney Island team. Our disaster response crew is ready 24/7 at (718) 400-9051.

SERVPRO Offers Efficient Fire Damage Restoration in Coney Island

3/14/2023 (Permalink)

“We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.”

SERVPRO’s Comprehensive Fire Damage Restoration Services Saves Coney Island Homes

The aftermath of fire damage to your Coney Island home can be devastating. Not only does the fire cause significant physical damage to your property, but it also leaves behind smoke, soot, and unpleasant odors. 

SERVPRO’s IICRC-certified technicians use time-tested methods and scientific principles to restore fire damage to your Coney Island home. We understand that a fire incident can turn your life upside down, and we offer comprehensive restoration services to help you get your home back to its preloss condition. 

Deodorizing During House Fire Cleanup 

Smoke and soot can penetrate building materials and personal items, leaving behind a persistent and unpleasant odor that can make your home uninhabitable. SERVPRO techs use modern deodorizing equipment to ensure your home is safe and livable.

SERVPRO techs use advanced deodorizing techniques and equipment to eliminate the unpleasant odors caused by smoke and soot. Our team of experts uses a combination of the following equipment to neutralize the odors left behind by smoke damage-

• Thermal foggers 
• Wet mist deodorizers
• Ozone machines
• Photocatalytic oxidizers
• Air scrubbers

Why Are Thermal Foggers So Efficient? 

SERVPRO techs use thermal foggers to produce a fine mist of deodorizing solution similar in size and composition to smoke and soot particles. The small deodorant particles penetrate deep into building materials and personal items where unpleasant odors may be hiding.

The thermal fogger heats the deodorizing solution to produce a hot mist dispersed into the air. As the mist cools and settles, it neutralizes the smoke and soot particles that cause unpleasant odors. The thermal fogger can be adjusted to produce a fine mist that can penetrate deep into hard-to-reach areas, making it an ideal tool for eliminating unpleasant odors in your home after a fire.

Call SERVPRO of The Rockaways, Coney Island, at (718) 400-9051; We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.

Rockaway Park Residents Count on SERVPRO After Water Damage

2/6/2023 (Permalink)

SERVPRO says rapid water damage mitigation can prevent mold harm to your Rockaway Park home

SERVPRO Is Fast and Efficient in Restoring Water Damage to Rockaway Park Homes

Water damage to your Rockaway Park home can have serious consequences, including compromised structural integrity of building materials. The best way to limit the harm is to hire professional restorers like SERVPRO.

SERVPRO understands the importance of quick and effective water damage remediation to your Rockaway Park home. Our team of IICRC-certified technicians is equipped with the latest technology and tools to safely and efficiently remove water from your property, dry out any affected areas, and prevent long-term structural damage.

Controlling Contamination During Water Clean Up

Although microbes always exist within our indoor environments, when water is present in an environment due to a water damage incident, microbes will grow given enough time and the proper conditions. Even sanitary water (category 1), if left unmitigated for two to three days, can cause microbes to amplify, turning it into a category 2 or 3 situation. Our SERVPRO can deal with contaminated water, and we advise our neighbors to seek professional help.

SERVPRO techs take the following primary steps during water mitigation to ensure that the microbial contamination is under control and does not spread throughout the structure -

• Remove the standing water as quickly as possible.
• Drying the environment so that the moisture levels return to preloss conditions
• Removing and disposing of any contaminated material safely

Once these primary steps are done, the techs use professional products containing antimicrobial agents to help slow or control the growth of microbes.

We Use Safe Antimicrobials

SERVPRO techs only use EPA-registered broad-spectrum disinfectants when water damage presents a potential for contamination. Our techs use all the necessary safety precautions while applying these products and ensure they are used according to the label instructions. We also ensure that our customers are informed about the types of antimicrobial products used on their properties.

Call SERVPRO of The Rockaways, Coney Island, at (718) 400-9051 for a service you can trust.