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5 Things To Ask about and Look For When Hiring A Restoration firm For Your Commercial Property Damage Restoration
12/27/2023 (Permalink)
SERVPRO of Dunedin/Palm Harbor South will handle all your commercial restoration needs no matter what kind of damage your business has sustained.
When hiring a restoration firm after experiencing water or fire damage it is important to make sure you're hiring the right commercial restoration firm. Finding a commercial restoration firm can be difficult, so here are 5 things to look for and consider when hiring a restoration team for your commercial business.
Experience / Licensed
The first thing to look for when you are searching for cleaning and restoration services for your commercial properties is to check to see if they have a history of successful projects. You should also look for companies that are IICRC (Institute of inspection, cleaning, and restoration certification) certified. IICRC is the organization that sets all rigorous standards for the cleaning and restoration industry. Having a firm that is IICRC certified will give you peace of mind knowing they are the best qualified to restore your commercial property. If the firm you are considering is IICRC certified you are on the right track.
Training
The second thing to look for is how capable and well trained is the firm and its staff? A professional restoration service should have many years of experience with commercial buildings and understand what restoring a commercial building will entail. They should have an established process to ensure that the restoration is done correctly and that the building is returned to preloss condition. Always ask the firm about the plan for your restoration as well as how the crew intends to get started, and more.
Equipment
The third thing to ask about is what kind of equipment they have. Having the right tools and equipment can make the difference between a fast and slow restoration. That’s something you’ll want to be certain of when you hire a crew for the project. The team at SERVPRO of Dunedin and Palm Harbor South maintains the very latest in equipment and technology to make sure your project goes quickly and efficiently. Feel free to ask your technician about the tools and equipment they will use to quickly get your business back up and running.
Timetable
The fourth thing is to ask when you are looking for a restoration firm is, how long will it take? You'll want to find a firm that understands why a business needs to get the work done quickly and correctly so that you can reopen your business and start to generate revenue again. This is one of the many reasons so many people in Dunedin and Palm Harbor trust SERVPRO. They have proven processes and the latest equipment to make sure your restoration happens quickly and efficiently so you can get back to doing what you do best--running your business!
Services and Care
Lastly, what is the extent of the services you can expect? Do you have requests that aren’t included in the package? The firm you hire should be able to handle your entire restoration project. No matter what your restoration calls for it's important to only use one firm. You don't want to have to go looking for a separate company to complete portions of your restoration that your main firm can't handle.
When looking for a restoration and cleaning resource SERVPRO of Dunedin and Palm Harbor South has your back. No matter what kind of property damage your business has suffered, their IICRC certified professionals can handle it completely and quickly for you. They are ready to take your call 24/7 at (727) 793-1333
When A Pipe Brakes SERVPRO® Is There For You
11/20/2023 (Permalink)
When water damage occurs, call the professionals at SERVPRO of Dunedin/Palm Harbor South to restore your property "Like it never even happened."
When you have a water line break in your home it can take a matter of seconds to flood your kitchen, bathroom, or crawl space. The longer that the water is left running unchecked the more likely your home will have significant damage – and it can often take several minutes to simply figure out how to shut off the supply. Now you have standing water in and under your home. What is your next step?
Water Extraction and Drying Out
When emergencies like this happen it can be easy to panic, that's why your first step should be a call to SERVPRO of Dunedin/Palm Harbor. We are Here to Help® you when the unexpected happens. Our professional water extraction tools and our trained technicians are available to help you 24/7. We will work with you to create a restoration plan. We can safely remove all of the standing water quickly, no matter the size and scope of the problem. Once the water is removed we will use our state-of-the-art technology to dry out the property. While time would dry it out on its own, the longer water sits there, the more likely it is for mold to grow. Our state-of-the-art technology will speed up this process safely and get your home dry as soon as possible.
What Happens Then?
Our team will help you every step of the way, including helping you sanitize your home after all water-damaged debris is removed. In some cases, mold remediation is needed to ensure that these surfaces are properly cleaned and all the mold removed. Our team will ensure this is done properly for you.
When damage like a broken water pipe happens you do not have to deal with it on your own. Instead, allow our team at SERVPRO of Dunedin/Palm Harbor South to do the cleanup work for you. Give us a call anytime for immediate help. You can reach us 24/7 at (727) 793-1333.
Our Highly Trained Restoration Specialists can restore your Dunedin or Palm Harbor Home
11/6/2023 (Permalink)
We are an IICRC Certified Firm.
SERVPRO of Dunedin/Palm Harbor South is an IICRC firm. The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) creates the standards for the restoration industry and provides training and certification to restoration companies. IICRC Certified Firms have the right to display the IICRC Certified Logo.
IICRC Certified Firms must:
• Present accurate information to consumers and conduct business with honesty and integrity.
• Require a technician on all jobs who has been formally trained and passed all required tests.
• Require a continuing education program to keep technicians up-to-date on the latest changes in the industry.
• Maintain liability insurance to protect all parties in the event of an accident.
• Maintain a written complaint policy and agree to Better Business Bureau or similar arbitration to resolve disputes, and accept the conclusions and recommendations of arbitration.
The IICRC Develops The Standards For The Restoration Industry
The IICRC has been the driving force in establishing the main industry standards and reference guides for professional carpet cleaning, water damage restoration and mold remediation. These IICRC standards take years to develop and require the coordination of experts in the field: manufacturers, industry organizations, insurance professionals, training schools, contractors, and public health professionals.
Every five years, the standards are reviewed and updated. The water damage restoration field changes rapidly with advancements in technology and science, and therefore the standards must evolve to keep pace.
About SERVPRO of Dunedin/Palm Harbor South
SERVPRO of Dunedin/Palm Harbor South specializes in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial property after a fire, smoke or water damage event. Our staff is highly trained in property damage restoration and we are an IICRC Certified Firm. We believe in continuous training: from initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO’s corporate training facility to regular IICRC-industry certification, rest assured our staff is equipped with the knowledge to restore your property.
Here's What You Need to Do After Fire and Smoke Damage
10/30/2023 (Permalink)
Fire damage is both emotionally and physically devastating. Restoration needs to happen in specific steps. Trust SERVPRO of Dunedin/Palm Harbor South.
If your property needs restoration from fire and smoke damage, here are some of the steps involved. Aside from the assessment, removal of your belongings, and cleanup of the debris, you’ll want to be familiar with all the other steps too, especially when you hire a team to do the restoration work. Here’s what you can expect.
Secure the Foundation
To get started, the crew will need to secure the foundation to make sure the structure is sound and safe to enter. Don’t rely on an ‘eyeball test’ Hire pros to check for potential danger from weakened trusses, floor joists, etc.
Clean and Remove Soot
Don’t tackle the smoke and soot on your own. These leave stains behind and require specialized techniques to prevent making the damage even worse. Pumping and airing out the moisture is also an essential step in the cleanup process. Pros have specialized equipment to make that happen. With expert assistance, you can prevent mold growth that often happens from the water that is used to extinguish the fire.
Perform the Repairs
Repairs must be done right away. This goes for both the structure and your belongings. Do you have heirloom pieces in your furniture? Some of the items might be impossible to restore if they’ve been subjected for too long to the soot and smoke. Talk to the restoration firm to learn more about the workaround solutions they offer.
Do the Renovation
A lot of people opt for a complete renovation, though. That’s often because of extensive damage. Talk to the restoration firm. Experienced restoration contractors know when property owners like you are much better going for a total renovation.
The IICRC certified team at SERVPRO of Dunedin/Palm Harbor South has experience in fire and smoke damage restoration and renovation. You can call them anytime 24/7 for a quick response to your emergency. Just call (727) 793-1333.
Quick Action After Storm Damage Improves Restoration
10/23/2023 (Permalink)
SERVPRO of Dunedin/Palm Harbor South can handle your storm damage restoration no matter how serious.
After flooding occurs, it is essential to act fast to prevent further damage. Floodwater can cause several hazards to your property, including weakening the structure and causing health problems to your family. SERVPRO technicians in Dunedin can help minimize damage and restore your property to its pre-incident state.
What safety measures should I take after flooding?
If you have to leave your property because of the flood, pay attention to the authorities, and follow their instructions before you move back into your property. Flood damage in your Palm Harbor property may continue to occur even after the water subsides. Check for signs of structural damage, such as cracks on the foundation before getting into the home.
Can SERVPRO Help With My Insurance Firm?
At SERVPRO of Dunedin/Palm Harbor South, we understand how overwhelming flood damage can turn out. You need to ensure that your property does not sustain much damage, and your family's health is not at stake. Our technicians can help you document the damage by taking photos and videos of the affected areas. We also offer a Contents Claim Inventory Service (CCIS) that helps streamline the insurance filing process. Our technicians categorize contents as non-salvageable, salvageable, or questionable. By inventorying every item, you can handle content decisions efficiently. If we find it necessary to move some contents out of your home while it undergoes restoration, the CCIS inventory can act as a vital tracking tool for moving and managing contents.
What Do You Use to Dry the Affected Areas?
We have a wide range of advanced equipment and tools that help us speed up the drying process in flood-damaged homes. We can use axial air movers to increase air circulation and draw out the moisture in the affected areas. The equipment draws in a large amount of dry air to replace the moist air in the structure. Since water can seep into cavities and hard-to-reach areas, we can use structural cavity drying equipment to drive airflow into the cavities. The warm air increases the surface temperature and lowers the vapor pressure. That increases the rate of evaporation, leading to faster drying.
Can Technicians Do Something About the Persisting Odor?
Even after cleaning and drying the property, it is normal for odors to persist. Odors from dead animals and decaying plants require special skills and techniques to eliminate them. We can use instant odor counteracting beads to mask the odors.
Do not let flood damage leave you devastated. Contact SERVPRO of Dunedin / Palm Harbor South at (727) 793-1333 for effective restoration. We're Faster To Any Size Disaster.
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Water Damage to Flooring? Call SERVPRO of Dunedin/Palm Harbor South
10/18/2023 (Permalink)
Flooring almost always gets the worst of it when water damage occurs.
Water damage can be destructive to your building, and flooring materials can often experience this damage the worst.
When most property owners consider water damage restoration and recovery, they fixate on the drying and extraction necessary to protect their Palm Harbor shop. In addition to the mitigation and restoration actions required to preserve many of the exposed materials and content in the building, it is expected that a certain degree of structural repair and other reconstruction efforts will be necessary. Substantial water loss situations, such as burst pipes or malfunctioning sprinkler systems, can leave high volumes of water saturating into the flooring materials throughout the main shop area.
Is water damage repair necessary?
While it might be challenging to initially determine the extent of water damage repair necessary for Palm Harbor jobs like yours, the sooner you can secure professional restoration and competent contractors, the better. Water damage often worsens continually and leaves a 48-hour window to restore many of the structural elements exposed. When migrating water penetrates beyond the surface flooring material, subflooring and underlayment materials could become damaged. Identifying whether or not subflooring has become too damaged to preserve involves a series of advanced detection devices including:
Can SERVPRO Repair and Reinstall Flooring Materials?
We do not waste time with the restoration of materials that could be too damaged to protect. It is often more cost-effective to discard saturated materials and replace them rather than spending time working to dry what might not be salvageable. Removing surface material and underlayment can allow our technicians a better opportunity to dry subflooring before irreparable damage occurs to this area. With in-house contractors, we can replace discarded materials immediately following mitigation services. We do emphasize the goal of restoring and not replacing materials whenever feasible.
Many structural elements in your shop could become damaged by migrating water. We have contractors and recovery technicians that can work quickly to help. Give our SERVPRO of Dunedin / Palm Harbor South team a call today at (727) 793-1333.
Palm Harbor Residents: Follow These Mold Safety Tips If You Suspect Mold
10/18/2023 (Permalink)
Be careful! Without proper training, you could be spreading mold throughout your home.
If you see visible mold, do not disturb it. You can inadvertently spread the mold infestation throughout your home. When mold is disturbed, the mold can release microscopic mold spores which become airborne and can circulate inside your home.
What to Do:
- Stay out of affected areas.
- Turn off the HVAC system and fans.
- Contact SERVPRO of Dunedin/Palm Harbor South for mold remediation services.
What Not to Do:
- Don’t touch or disturb the mold.
- Don’t blow air across any surfaces with visible or suspected mold growth.
- Don’t attempt to dry the area yourself.
- Don’t spray bleach or other disinfectants on the mold.
About Our Mold Remediation Services
SERVPRO of Dunedin/Palm Harbor South specializes in mold cleanup and restoration. In fact, it’s a cornerstone of our business. Our crews are highly trained restoration professionals that use specialized equipment and techniques to properly remediate your mold problem quickly and safely.
If You See Signs of Mold, Call Us Today – (727) 793-1333
Make Sure You Hire Professionals for Your Commercial Property Damage Restoration
10/16/2023 (Permalink)
This apartment/condo complex suffered massive water damage with the water line in a unit broke when the customer was out of town.
When a water damage emergency happens at your business, it is critical for you to get in touch with a responsible professional who can help you to restore and rebuild and reopen your business quickly. There is a lot of work to be done, and many things need to be done in a very specific way if you are to minimize damage and restore your property efficiently. Our team at SERVPRO of Dunedin/Palm Harbor South has the tools and resources to help you every step of the way.
A Restoration Company Should be Licensed
When choosing a company or a professional to handle this type of work, you want to be sure they are fully licensed to do it for you. That means they should be a licensed general contractor for residential or commercial projects, depending on what your needs are.
Maintain Continuity: Can They Do It All?
When you have extensive damage to repair you need a team that can do all of the work for you, instead of bringing in various contractors for each portion of the job. They should be able to help you completely restore all damage properly, to ensure there is no risk to your property or your employees or customers after you reopen.
Are They Sensitive to Your Need to Reopen?
At SERVPRO of Dunedin/Palm Harbor South, we do it all for you. We use the most experienced and highly trained technicians and the latest specialized equipment to do the work. And, we understand how critical it is for your business to reopen as soon as possible. We do everything possible to minimize your loss of revenue from your business being closed to your customers.
If you have any type of damage to your commercial property, call us anytime 24/7 at 727-793-1333.
Four Standout Qualities That Make SERVPRO of Dunedin/Palm Harbor South Your Best Restoration Choice
10/16/2023 (Permalink)
No matter what kind of property damage you experience, SERVPRO of Dunedin/Palm Harbor South has the equipment and experience to handle it.
Extensive home damage can be a devastating and emotional problem to deal with. If you find yourself in need of restoration services, SERVPRO of Dunedin/Palm Harbor South is here to help. What sets this team apart from the rest? Here are a few things that you can expect when you hire the services of an outstanding company like SERVPRO of Dunedin/Palm Harbor South
24 Hour Emergency Services
Disasters and storms happen without a timetable, often resulting in unexpected damage to your property at the worst or most inconvenient of times. If you have residential or commercial properties, you’ll need to know you can count on a restoration service provider to help, even when the problem happens on a weekend or at 3 a.m.
Quick Response Times
Everyone knows restoration work is a race against time. Skilled and trained restoration contractors know what to do to ensure that they salvage and restore many of your belongings and assets to their pre-damaged state. With our specialized tools and advanced restoration as well as cleaning equipment, we help families regain their homes and assets.
Trained and Experienced Technicians
Our team is comprised of trained technicians. Years of experience have led to continued growth in their skills and expertise. Their on-going training and IICRC certifications ensure up-to-date knowledge of effective restoration techniques. That, along with the latest advances in equipment, means that our team is in the best position to provide you with the restoration and cleaning assistance you need.
Locally Owned and Run
We are proud of the fact that SERVPRO is a local business. The company is a member of a network, though, that allows the organization to have access to a lot of resources and material for restoration solutions. With that network, we are able to provide even more accurate, faster, and better response services.
If you should ever find yourself in need of a restoration company, your first choice should be SERVPRO of Dunedin/Palm Harbor South. We are available to take your call 24/7 at (727) 793-1333.
Fire Damage? Call the Professionals!
10/16/2023 (Permalink)
The professionals at SERVPRO of Dunedin/Palm Harbor South can handle even the most extensive fire and smoke damage.
How We Handle Fire Damage
When dealing with fire damage it’s not only about restoring your furnishings and items that have been burned, it’s also about restoring the structural components of the home such as studs, floor joists, and roof trusses. Also, things such as electrical wiring and plumbing repairs may also need to be addressed and repaired. Restoring the structural integrity of the home is our first priority.
Dealing With Smoke Damage
When you have fire damage in your home or business, the restoration process nearly always involves smoke damage care. This care may include cleaning surfaces, cleaning and sanitizing the HVAC system, and painting rooms to lock out the scent of the smoke. There can also be a good deal of discoloration on surfaces that will also need to be taken care of professionally to restore the property.
Preventing Moisture Damage
Water damage in the home can quickly lead to mold and rot. It is important to make sure that you are getting the moisture removed as soon as possible. As part of the clean-up and restoration of your building, we remove all wet surfaces, including damaged drywall and flooring, if necessary. Once this is done, those surfaces are cleaned properly and treatments are done to prevent mold growth.
Our Team Is Dedicated to Restoring Your Home
Getting your home to pre-fire condition is a complex process, but the team at SERVPRO of Dunedin/Palm Harbor South can help you. Give our team a call to learn more about the work we do in fire damage restoration.
We are here for you 24-hours a day. Just call 727-793-1333.
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