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Should Mahopac Property Owners Rely on Fire Damage Experts?
3/2/2023 (Permalink)
Our skilled technicians have the certifications and training to handle any type or size of fire damage, “Like it never even happened.”
SERVPRO Prioritizes Advanced Training for Mahopac Fire Damage Technicians
The home and business owners of Mahopac take pride in their beautiful, often historic homes and commercial properties nestled in charming towns and hamlets from the highlands and rolling over the hills and valleys between the Hudson River and the Connecticut border. Losing a property to fire damage in Mahopac is truly a loss for individual owners and the communities.
SERVPRO takes seriously its responsibility to assist property owners faced with the devastation posed by smoke and fire damage restoration and clean-up. We seek dedicated workers eager to master advanced fire and smoke restoration coursework from the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC). The IICRC international standards form the foundation for the best practices used to make the aftermath of fire damage in Mahopac “Like it never even happened.”
What Are the Benefits When Water and Fire Damage Restoration Companies Invest in High-End Equipment and Updates?
SERVPRO managers and technicians rely heavily on research-based fire damage restoration training. However, implementing best practices while delivering water, fire, and smoke damage mitigation and remediation tactics depends on effective and superior quality fire damage recovery equipment, tools, and products.
The smoke filling a home or business during and after fire damage is removed using a range of air-moving devices to exhaust the smoke. Negative pressure air scrubbing technology often uses suction to trap soot particles within HEPA filters before venting to the outside.
The quantity of water used to extinguish a fire can be substantial, and SERVPRO has the submersible pumps, portable and truck-mounted extractors, and other tools to remove it. Fire damage debris contaminates the fluids, so our trained crews contain the watery residues for lawful disposal.
The heat and flames that create fire damage combust building materials and contents, creating a variety of soots that soil surfaces depending on the fuel. SERVPRO’s IICRC-trained technicians match the soots to appropriate cleaning products and the tools that facilitate the fire damage removal. The four elements of cleaning mastered by technicians using the equipment include:
- Chemical action--the composition of the cleaner helps dissolve or emulsify the fire damage residues.
- Agitation--scrubbing with tools fashioned with gentle to heavily abrasive features (feather dusters to steel wool or ridged scrapers) to loosen adhered soils.
- Temperature--heat raised judiciously increases the speed of chemical actions.
- Time--referred to as “dwell time,” permits cleaning solutions to soak into the soiling to release the bond between the affected surface and the fire damage.
Those living and working in the region take solace that SERVPRO of Putnam County is committed to providing water and fire damage restorations of the highest caliber. Call (845) 228-1090 to schedule an assessment and plan for business and house fire clean-up.
Whom Can Mahopac Property Owners Trust for Water Damage Restoration?
3/2/2023 (Permalink)
SERVPRO of Putnam County provides 24-hour fire and water damage restoration service in Mahopac, NY
Customers Give SERVPRO High Marks for Reputable Water Damage Cleanup in Mahopac
When flooding occurs to Mahopac properties, the time available for residential or commercial owners to react is short and moves at breakneck speed. Minutes count as building materials are incredibly susceptible to severe and progressive water damage. Delays can result in permanent and irreparable harm regardless of the source of the intrusion or its resolution.
- Fierce winds and heavy precipitation from storms cause leaking roofs or basement flooding resulting in water damage in Mahopac.
- Exterior storm damage needs securing post-haste, including boarding and tarping up services to keep out unwanted weather.
- Burst pipes lead to ceiling leaks, drywall destruction, and flooring water damage, most of which talented and trained restoration technicians can restore if contacted and hired quickly.
- Overwhelmed municipal sanitary systems cannot accept individual properties' wastewater after storms, forcing infectious fluids back into homes or businesses.
- Clogs from root invasion or years of debris buildup create dirty water and sewer backup and cleanup crises in residences and commercial buildings.
Why Choose SERVPRO to Provide Water Damage Emergency Services?
The SERVPRO team awaits residential and commercial customer calls 24/7, our signature green service vehicles stocked with state-of-the-art specialized equipment, tools, and EPA-registered products to address water damage at the ready. Piloting and accompanying the trucks are the heart of the SERVPRO operation -- crews consisting of the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)--trained technicians, schooled and skilled in a wide range of water damage mitigation and remediation strategies.
The IICRC is an international disaster restoration education and standards development organization. SERVPRO chooses to train our employees to the best practices curated by the IICRC because the standards are research-based and proven effective in water damage restoration the world over. The IICRC training our crew members master combines with the years of experience seasoned managers and crew chiefs bring to every water damage or flood restoration.
How Does SERVPRO's Community-Based Model Benefit Water Damage Victims?
SERVPRO's owners and crews live and thrive in Mahopac, experiencing the same storms, stresses, strains, and triumphs as our commercial and residential customers. We are a local business helping neighbors with everything from ceiling leaks and water damage clean up after a basin overflows to containment and contamination disposal after overland basement flooding and sewage cleanup.
Our daily presence in Mahopac communities supports residents and businesses struggling with water damage and needing removal services, providing solutions today and standing by to answer customer questions tomorrow. We offer innovative resources at our production facility for the unique needs posed by each water disaster and also leverage a nationwide network of affiliated water and flooding cleanup experts if a significant water catastrophe at home or business requires a scaled-up response.
Do not delay your call to SERVPRO of Putnam County at (845) 228-1090 when water damages business or residential property. We're Faster To Any Size Disaster, ready to make a water emergency "Like it never even happened."
Need Mold Damage Answers for Mahopac Homes and Businesses?
3/2/2023 (Permalink)
Mold remediation is a job for SERVPRO. Our IICRC-certified technicians have all the training and equipment for any size disaster.
SERVPRO Mold Remediation in Mahopac Uses EPA Research-Based Protocols
Property owners in Mahopac find mold growth a constant worry, struggling to remove it in both residences and commercial buildings. Unfortunately, the remedies commonly used by even the most professional housekeepers and cleaning companies can accelerate mold damage.
Rather than battle endlessly with mold and the destruction it causes to building materials and contents, seek out the expertise of SERVPRO and our licensed and certified mold damage remediation technicians in Mahopac. We use scientifically proven methods to eradicate currently growing colonies and to inhibit the rebound effect, avoiding new microbial growth despite the impossibility of eliminating all spores.
How Can DIY Mold Removal Approaches Make the Problem Worse?
Property owners and their cleaning crews often rely upon a diluted bleach solution as the primary attack on colonies of mold damage. Although bleach can kill surface microorganisms and lighten any staining, the hyphae, root-like structures making up the fungus, extend far into porous structural components. The water in the bleach solution soaks into the materials but often fails to reach all the hyphae, which then regenerate into new mold damage. Water from the cleaning solution accelerates the growth as all mold needs to live is a source of moisture and air.
Can Mold Damage Remediation Improve Mahopac Property Outcomes?
Mahopac businesses and individuals understandably want a long-term and sustainable intervention to mold damage, remove current outbreaks, and avoid future issues. SERVPRO employs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) procedures to reach these goals, managing mold damage by:
- Locating mold damage inside the residence or commercial spaces -- SERVPRO can arrange for testing if owners have concerns about the involvement of building cavities
- Containing the affected area and using personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent dispersal of residues for technician and occupant safety and to limit the spread of the damage
- Wrapping the space in 1.6 mil polyethylene
- Setting up negative pressure air scrubbing technology to force contaminants through HEPA filters before exhausting to the outside
- Mechanically removing the mold damage from non-porous surfaces using brushes, scrapers, and scrubbers.
- Adjusting mold removal for porous materials by adding a gentle abrasive option, usually adapting blasting technology to use soda, dry ice, or corn to remove mold damage and incapacitate the hyphae to inhibit microbial rebound
- Vacuuming and wiping up debris for double-bagging
- Disposing of mold and ruined materials according to local hazardous-waste regulations
- Applying EPA-registered cleaning solutions and antimicrobials to decrease the likelihood of mold damage recurring on surfaces
Is Moisture Management Crucial to Mold Damage Remediation?
Mahopac residents and businesses wisely choose to hire SERVPRO for mold damage consultation and remediation. Our familiarity with water damage tracing, mitigation, and structural drying ensures that spores endemic in buildings have little chance of growing and damaging structures or contents.
When arranging for mold damage remediation in our communities, be confident that SERVPRO of Putnam County has home and commercial buildings covered. Give us a call at (845) 228-1090 to schedule an evaluation and agree on a plan.
Safety Counts Before Storm Water Cleanup Procedures in Mahopac
3/1/2023 (Permalink)
Let SERVPRO of Putnam County, fix it, Don’t stress it.
SERVPRO Secures Your Mahopac Property During Water Damage Restoration
Before any stormwater cleanup procedures can start, the structure must be secured first. It is important for the restoration team's safety and guarantees the safety of the owner and other occupants. We perform a general assessment of the building to determine its stability.
When our SERVPRO technicians assess your Mahopac property during water damage mitigation, we check the extent of structural damage and identify possible risks caused by the storm. We check for situations such as broken windows, weakened floors, loose ceilings, and possible electrocution. Once identified, we perform the following activities to prevent the possibility of accidents happening:
- Switching off electrical power
- Putting up barriers to prevent the spread of contamination
- Posting warning signs
- Removing floating carpets
- Covering the tack strips
Stormwater can carry a lot of debris, such as mud, branches, leaves, and other sediments. Our SERVPRO technicians use shovels, brooms, and rakes to remove the dirt. If the area under contamination is so large, we can use more powerful tools like heavy-duty street sweepers and leaf blowers during water damage cleanup.
We have a clear plan for handling and disposing of the materials and contaminants that are removed from the site. Usually, we follow local waste management regulations for proper waste disposal. Working with licensed restoration technicians during stormwater cleaning is important since professional skills are needed for proper water extraction, disinfection, structural drying, and elimination of potential risks.
At SERVPRO of Putnam County, we have the experience, expertise, and equipment necessary to handle all aspects of stormwater cleaning and restoration. We are available 24/7 to respond to any emergency and ensure your property is returned to its former state within the shortest time possible. Call us at (845) 228-1090 today to learn more about our moisture control services.
Nominate SERVPRO of Putnam County as your favorite Business to win the Best Business in the 94th Assembly District of the State of New York
2/15/2023 (Permalink)
Our very own SERVPRO of Putnam County has been nominated by the New York State Assembly as among the best-run businesses in the 94th District.
We have served Putnam County and beyond with disaster restoration services for over 10 years with thousands of satisfied and repeat customers. Our services are an essential part of maintaining the vital infrastructure of Putnam County. We help get the homes and businesses in the area back up and running when disasters such as flooding, fire, or pandemics strike. Whether on an individual or regional level, we have been there to help clean up the mess, restore, and rebuild to put people’s lives back in order and make that disaster “Like it never even happened.”
The State Assembly would love to have your feedback on their nomination. If you will, please follow this link to vote for SERVPRO of Putnam County to win the Best of the 94th District!
https://rb.gy/fnwjsa
Premier Fire Damage Restoration in Mahopac
1/24/2023 (Permalink)
Contact SERVPRO to effectively tackle the fire damage in your property. Call now!
SERVPRO Technicians Can Restore your Home
Housefires happen when stoves are left on, electrics malfunction, or candles and cigarettes are not put out. While these occurrences may feel like a disaster, they are often controlled quickly with minimal harm to the occupants. However, fire does produce smoke which can cause significant damage to walls, ceilings, and belongings. Much work is ahead to get your home back. That work includes removing charred materials, cleaning soot or smoke, and removing odor. SERVPRO technicians are experts for:
- Smoke Restoration
- Fire damage
- Odor control
Since the immediate impact of fire damage in your Mahopac home is smoke, it makes sense to hire professional technicians that understand how smoke behaves and how to remove its residues. High temperatures cause combustion, which releases smoke. The type of smoke it releases depends on what each material is made from. A fuel or grease fire releases oily, greasy smoke. Dry organic matter like wood releases a dry smoke. Each type requires a different set of cleaning equipment and chemicals to remove.
Removing smoke residues is challenging, so we recommend waiting for SERVPRO technicians before tackling residues on walls or ceilings. General cleaning methods such as light vacuuming or ventilating the space can be helpful and are unlikely to exacerbate the damages. We usually perform these prep cleaning services first before moving on to tackle more stubborn damages. For odor control, our team uses various equipment and chemicals to remove burnt smells.
- Oily smoke deposits require the removal of oil-based cleaning solvents, sometimes called dry solvents.
- Dry soot can often be removed with vacuuming, scrubbing, or a household detergent.
- Odor-counteracting pellets, hydroxyl generators, and vaporizers are different methods of dispersing deodorants to counteract malodor.
For a quick solution to smoke and odor problems, contact SERVPRO of Putnam County for fire damage restoration at (845) 228-1090.
Water Removal Required for a Waterline Break in a Mahopac Clinic
12/28/2022 (Permalink)
SERVPRO gives you access to expertly trained water remediation specialists that put vast resources and years of experience to work for you.
Our Scalable Water Removal Services Mitigates Loss
Due to the nature of a physician's practice, clinics in Mahopac have running water in almost every room. When a water line breaks or a sink's drain leaks, your clinic needs fast water removal services so you can avoid changing your patients' scheduled appointments.
Many doctors want to accommodate as many patients as possible and their office hours reflect this goal. Because of this, it could be many hours before anyone discovers a leaking water line. You need water removal services in Mahopac when you open the doors to your now-drenched clinic. SERVPRO can help. We're Faster To Any Size Disaster.
The amount of time the water remains standing in your clinic helps determine how much restoring your clinic might take. Calling us right away can reduce costs and make it easier for us to get things back to normal for you. Along with water removal and extraction, we also perform related tasks, namely:
- Carpet cleaning and other treatments,
- Repairing any plumbing or appliance leaks, and
- Drying the interior of your clinic.
Our carpet cleaning specialists can save your floor coverings from secondary damage like mold and mildew. Special applications leave carpet fibers and padding unable to support the growth of unwanted microbes. Other applications prevent odors and staining. Carpet cleaning can also help dry the carpeting uniformly and to avoid stretching.
We can replace any water lines or plumbing fixtures that caused the leak in your clinic. Sometimes, it is only the fastener that we need to replace.
Finally, after all the extraction and cleaning, we can concentrate on drying everything. Drying out sometimes requires the removal of drywall sections when water levels reach a few inches above the baseboards. After we finish making the necessary flood cuts, we clean the area up, also. Opening these spaces allows air currents to dry the interior of wall sections, further preventing mold and mildew.
SERVPRO of Putnam County is always on standby to help other businesses, especially our local doctors and other medical professionals, with water removal services. Call our emergency services line at (845) 228-1090.
SERVPRO Is Quick To Respond for Water Mitigation in Mahopac Homes
11/21/2022 (Permalink)
SERVPRO's advanced drying equipment can mitigate water damage to your Mahopac property. We are always HERE TO HELP.
Treating Water Damage at a Mahopac Property
Sometimes, unwanted water makes its way around a home. This could be due to internal sources like burst pipes or exterior sources such as leaky gutters. When you notice some water on the floor, wet ceiling, or wall, you should not ignore it. There could be underlying issues way more serious than what you see on the surface. A burst pipe, for example, can put out more than 160 gallons per hour, spewing thousands of gallons when no one is in the house. Call an expert when you see telltale signs of moisture damage in your Mahopac home to prevent an escalation.
Professional water mitigation services in Mahopac homes ensure no further damage happens. The process can be done during or soon after the incident. Before anything else, experts should determine the moisture source in your home, as the severity level of each source is different. When SERVPRO offers emergency response to water incidents, we help minimize secondary damages, such as moldy drywall and buckled floors.
Different categories of water
Clean water does not contain any waste products. This is typically unused water from burst pipes, overflowing sinks, and defective appliances. However, if not removed and treated, it can become infested with microorganisms and become black water (contaminated) in days.
Preventing moisture damage from spreading
Proper mitigation measures enable the restoration process to run faster and smoother. SERVPRO crews run an inspection to determine the source of moisture. In case of a burst pipe, the obvious should be done - fixing the problem to prevent more moisture from spreading in the house.
Other tasks to mitigate damage include
- Check the home’s structure for stability
- Remove moisture by drying the environment and regulating humidity levels
- Remove damaged materials such as drywall
- Clean and disinfect materials and surfaces
Moisture damage can be a pain in the neck. When you need expert water mitigation, SERVPRO of Putnam County is here for you day or night. Call us at (845) 228-1090. We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.
Select a Local Restoration Partner for All Your Repair Needs
10/12/2022 (Permalink)
No job is too big or small. Call SERVPRO of Putnam County today to schedule your estimate.
For All Your Repair Needs
There are so many advantages that go along with selecting SERVPRO for your restoration job. Our experts can execute rapid cleanup and repair services after a fire, a water emergency or a severe storm.
Suppose you have a mold problem growing in your house or business. In that case, we provide licensed mold remediation services to help you safeguard your property and eliminate the problem. And when you require unique needs, like the disposal of biohazards or the removal of graffiti, we can clean up the mess!
However, one element of SERVPRO that separates us from the competition: We’re local!
SERVPRO of Putnam County is here to clean up your mold damage. Why is this helpful, and how does it distinguish us from other repair companies? Here’s why a local provider is so important.
3 Reasons Being Locally Owned Is a Difference-Maker
When hiring a restoration company, you must consider various features, including consistency and a good history. However, it will help if you also have a team that is close by. Here’s why it’s essential:
When your property is struck by disaster, you must act fast! Postponing repairs will only allow the damage to escalate and result in a much longer and pricier restoration process.
When you choose SERVPRO of Putnam County, that will never be an issue. Our 24-hour emergency services allow us to be on the scene ASAP. And since we are your neighbors, you won’t have to wait around for us to arrive.
- We’re Prepared for Local Weather Conditions
Since we operate right down the road, we follow your exact weather predictions. Our team gets everything needed to respond prepared when severe weather is predicted in Mahopac, so we can move quickly once the storm is over.
And since we respond to calls of damage from conditions like winter storms, floods and severe thunderstorms, our team has years of experience repairing the destruction left over.
- We Know Mahopac Front and Back
When you hire a restoration partner from out of town, they’ll arrive without any knowledge of our area. They won’t just be uninformed about our unique community; they probably won’t even know their way around town!
With our crew, this will never be a problem. We know exactly what makes our community, city and state so special. Lake Mahopac is the heart of our community, decorated with locally owned stores, a massive library and plenty of year-round activities.
Besides recognizing our town functions, we also understand local government rules and how to comply with them. This knowledge allows us to start and finish your restoration project quickly to return your house or company to its preloss state.
An Extra Benefit
You may be confident that we’ll be prepared to tackle any calamity that strikes our community. While we usually manage all restoration demands with available materials and nearby experts, there are occasions when a large-scale disaster impacts a lot of homes in a single area or even the entire city.
Here’s where the SERVPRO advantage comes to your rescue: We are both locally owned, operated, and supported by a well-established national brand. When a disaster strikes suddenly and results in widespread destruction in our area, we can alert other SERVPRO sites and ask for assistance as needed to dry it up making sure there is no moisture left behind.
When disaster strikes your home or your business, we’re the team you can trust—located right here, close to home. Get in touch today to get started!
Call us today!; Call SERVPRO of Putnam County today at (845) 228-1090.
Give Us A Call Day Or Night In Carmel After A Flood
9/29/2022 (Permalink)
This celling was effected by high winds and torrential rains and our team arrived right away to begin restoration and prevent further damage.
Cleaning and Deodorization of a Flooded Carmel Basement
Knowing the best solutions for flooded basements in Carmel homes is not something that can happen without inspections and assessments of the environmental conditions. Our SERVPRO professionals commit to arriving at your house within four hours of the first notice of loss (FNOL), ensuring that no customer waits for experienced technicians longer than necessary. With flooding scenarios, cleaning and deodorization are vital components of returning a property to a safe condition.
Both of these practices become intertwined during the recovery process, where cleaning flood damage in Carmel homes also affects the lingering odors in residences. In many situations, eliminating microorganisms can help to reduce the concentration and severity of flood odors. The technicians of our team must assess the best approach to dry out the damage so that cleaning and later deodorization efforts can be useful in your house.
Many of the basements in the area belong to older homes constructed decades ago. The inspiration had not spread for finished lower levels at this point, so even now, many basements remain with concrete block walls and flooring. When age and hydrostatic pressures compromise a portion of the block wall, extraction and drying are priorities of our responding team responsible for emergency services. Water from the outside can carry in the dirt, mud, debris, and other threats. Cleaning up after this mess can only begin once the floors have been cleared of excess water and moisture.
Cleaning up after these flood damage disasters involves many possible cleaning agents, but few are as consequential and direct as chlorine-based cleaners. Because of their disinfection properties, these agents can also begin to nullify odors. Additional deodorization products can get used in the basement in portable machines like our thermal foggers. These units heat deodorization solutions into a vapor and can disperse it wherever the moving SERVPRO technician takes it.
Overcoming the lingering effects of a flood loss begins with the extraction and drying of the area. With the damages that remain, our SERVPRO of Putnam County team can offer effective and efficient solutions designed to protect your home and its contents. Give us a call anytime that you need us at (845) 228-1090.
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