Fast Water Mitigation can Rescue Your Watery Eagle Rock Residence

12/18/2022 (Permalink)

Dealing with water damage after an event can be challenging. Partner with SERVPRO during this time for effective services. Our team is standing by.

Our Expert Water Mitigation Team is Always Ready

SERVPRO has extensive experience in water mitigation. We know that every second increases the amount of restoration work needed later. We respond as rapidly as possible to keep the costs related to recovering after a disaster in Eagle Rock low and reasonable.

Water mitigation of your Eagle Rock dwelling keeps costs manageable through proven reliable methods. We approach mitigation from different angles to ensure that we prepare your property for the next step, the removal of destroyed materials and their subsequent replacement. 

Another part of keeping costs low involves repairing materials instead of replacing them. Some materials are much more cost effective to repair, allowing us to avoid the expense required to purchase replacements. Some of these everyday household items include:

• Hardwood furniture,
• Soft toys, including plushies, and
• Clothing and blankets.

Success with keeping the option to repair over replace often requires us to remove such items from the home’s interior. Once outside, they can remain dry or dry more quickly if damp.

We can also set up cleaning stations where we can apply antimicrobials, reducing the risk of secondary water damage like mildew or mold from discoloring surfaces. While made from synthetic compounds, the surface of many plastics still often harbors organic substances, providing nutrients to the microbes, which allows them to grow. Colonies on such surfaces can cause plastic degradation in addition to staining.

Other materials that we can often save from destruction with prompt and rapid water mitigation services include flooring. One of the components in any house to receive the worst of a water-related disaster is carpets, and wood flooring can withstand clean water for short periods. By extracting the water and drying it until the flooring reaches optimal moisture levels, many times, we can restore the flooring and save the customer from making a significant expenditure.

Call us, SERVPRO of Eagle Rock / South Glendale, at (323) 255-1000 so we can provide you with the water mitigation services your property needs.

Eliminating Odor after Fire Damage in Eagle Rock

11/16/2022 (Permalink)

Fire damage often encompasses both remediation and odor control. Call SERVPRO 24/7 as our team handles all aspects of the situation at hand.

SERVPRO Fire Damage Restoration Incorporates Odor Control

Housefires require extensive cleanup. Most of the home needs to be carefully sorted into salvageable and non-salvageable materials. Charred materials relating to structure or belongings are thrown away in large dumpsters, while replacement materials must be sourced and installed. These processes can be difficult to manage alongside work and other commitments, which is why most homeowners rely on a professional service to help with:

• Fire debris removal
• Fire Restoration
• Fire damage restoration

One ever-present challenge of fire damage restoration in Eagle Rock is odor control. The rule of thumb when it comes to odor control is to eliminate all odor-causing materials. These can include porous parts of the building assembly or the removal of smoke soils from appliances and furniture. General deodorization steps can help curtail odors, but in some situations, the smell remains after completing these tasks. 

Step-by-step odor removal

• Removing non-salvageable charred materials from the home and preventing the spread of ash by sealing items in polyethelyne bags.
• Saturating remaining charred materials with water-based deodorants using direct spray application.
• Cleaning parts of the home that are most heavily contaminated with soot and smoke residues before drying the structure and surfaces.

Sometimes odors can remain after completing removal steps. These situations often result from odor particles reaching confined areas. The solution to stubborn malodors in confined spaces is to provide assisted ventilation using venting fans or air movers. If that fails, deploying an activated oxygen unit or fumigating the entire structure can eliminate smoke odors for good. 

Odors come from various sources, making it difficult to pinpoint a single method solution. SERVPRO technicians rely on multiple restoration methods to control odors and often repeat the same process several times to ensure that odors are managed appropriately. 

Fighting odor requires expertise and equipment. Contact SERVPRO of Eagle Rock / South Glendale for fire damage restoration at (323) 255-1000.

We Will Help You Get Back To Business In Glendale After Water Damage

9/11/2022 (Permalink)

Make sure to tackle any water damage incidents in your grocery store with haste. Contact team SERVPRO for equipment to mitigate the situation.

Necessary Steps during Commercial Water Cleanup in Glendale

Various incidents can lead to water discharge in your grocery store. One of the main effects of such incidents is soiling, which can happen from contents dissolved in the water or debris swept by the water as it flows. People walking on wet surfaces can also spread soiling to other areas not affected by the initial water spill. Fast and thorough cleaning after water loss incidents is therefore necessary. Our professional cleaning crews can help you deal with any incident, “Like it never even happened.”

Proper commercial water cleanup in Glendale requires the right resources to achieve good results. Although the focus might be on the lift capacity to handle the water pooling around the premises, there is a need to ensure safety and timeliness is realized. Some problems like mold, which complicate the cleaning process, can develop within 24 to 48 hours, so fast action is necessary. Our SERVPRO technicians use high capacity equipment such as truck-mounted water extractors to fast-track the process. We also use the right accessories to avoid causing more damage. For example, we use squeegee attachments for our water extractors when removing water from hard surfaces.

In a grocery store, the excess moisture that results from evaporation can ruin your stock. Cleaning procedures too, can have a negative effect, especially when they involve the use of chemical agents. Our SERVPRO technicians help prevent such items by covering products with plastic sheets. We can also move them to unaffected areas of the property, removing any hindrance they might have on the cleaning process, and protecting them from water damage.

Moisture management is another crucial aspect of the cleanup in a grocery store because humidity levels exceeding 50% can have detrimental effects on the products. Drying the wet materials helps protect them from further deterioration. With proper placement of air movers and dehumidifiers, it is easy to restore normal humidity levels. Our SERVPRO technicians place air movers around the perimeter of the room at a 45° angle facing the walls to facilitate better evaporation. We also use different types of dehumidifiers such as LGR or trailer mounted desiccant dehumidifiers to draw moisture from the air restoring normal humidity levels.

To restore normalcy faster after water loss at your Eagle Rock, Northeast Los Angeles or Atwater Village grocery store, call SERVPRO of Eagle Rock / South Glendale. You can reach us at (323) 255-1000 any time.

Eagle Rock Homes Can Deal with Flood Damage in Crawl Spaces

8/11/2022 (Permalink)

Afraid your home has been damaged by a Storm? No need to stress it, Let SERVPRO fix it.

Flood Damage in Crawl Spaces Happens in Many Ways

Rapid weather changes can bring severe storms and flash flooding to Eagle Rock and the Greater Glendale areas. When these threats occur, homes built with crawl spaces instead of slabs are at risk of damage from intruding and lingering floodwater.

Pooling Water Threats

The immediate concern of flood damage for Eagle Rock crawlspaces is the standing water in this confined area. Conventional extractors are not always feasible or sites accessible enough to use these approaches. In most cases, mitigation is a combination of several water removal tools like:

• Wet vacuums
• Truck-mount extractors
• High-pressure pumps

Absorption and Saturation

Exposed building materials can absorb flood water. From the structural supports to joists under the main floor of the residence, this type of moisture damage can deteriorate structural integrity. This water exposure can damage even concrete masonry units used for columns and piers.

Persistent Moisture Concerns

Moist confined spaces create an ideal environment for mold development. With many exposed organic surfaces suitable for supporting organisms, mobile spores infest rapidly with the additional likelihood of microbial threats where bacteria or contaminants are present. Treating surfaces with antimicrobial products can deter developing colonies. 

Should You Encapsulate?

If a crawlspace or your home floods once, it is not impossible to happen again. Protecting your property from the destructive capabilities of active flooding in the crawlspace could require encapsulation procedures. SERVPRO professionals can cover exposed surfaces and the concrete or dirt flooring of the area beneath your home with thick plastic sheets. Vents are covered, and drainage tools are installed. The combination of efforts can help prevent flood recurrences.

The impact of flooding on your crawl space can be a considerable challenge for restoration and cleaning. With the fast and reliable response of our SERVPRO of Eagle Rock / South Glendale professionals, we can provide long-term solutions to help. Call us at (323) 255-1000.

We Can Help If Your Glendale Home Experiences A Flood

8/11/2022 (Permalink)

Reach out to SERVPRO of Eagle Rock / South Glendale by dialing (323) 255-1000.

A Pacific Ocean-Based Storm Can Cause Flood Damage To Your Glendale Home

Living in a city located on or near the coast always puts you at risk of suffering flood damage. A storm-gone-wrong could bring rushing tides, heavy rains, and intense winds to your door. Usually, most residents of the area can get a fair warning before the storm hits, but sometimes the weather can take a dangerous turn and unexpectedly cause damage to your home. Whenever a storm hits your home and causes damage, always reach out for help as soon as possible.

In the case of your home, the flood damage got into your Glendale home through a smashed window. Torrential rains poured throughout the night and washed into your home through the broken window, shattered when a small tree fell onto your home from the intense winds. Luckily for your home, only the window suffered the consequences of the fallen tree.

Here at SERVPRO, We’re Faster to Any Size Disaster. Intense flooding, or just a secluded room, our Institution of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration-certified (IICRC) techs can rush to your home as swiftly as possible. Once there, our technicians can immediately begin to extract the stagnant water using advanced technological devices, such as extractors and wet/dry vacuums, to minimize the water damage inside your home. Getting the water out can reduce the chances of mold damage developing, as well as other problems.

When the water has been extracted, we can make flood cuts along the walls to remove any damaged material. Doing this can ensure that the chance of microbial growth is further squashed. Afterward, SERVPRO can then set up drying equipment to draw any excess moisture out of the structure of your home, using devices such as dehumidifiers, heaters, and axial fans to do so. Once the remediation is finished, we hope to return your home to you “Like it never even happened.”

If you need fast help with the flood damage in your home, call for it immediately. Reach out to SERVPRO of Eagle Rock / South Glendale by dialing (323) 255-1000. Night or day, we’re ready to help.

Did You Discover Mold in Your Glendale Home? Call SERVPRO!

8/11/2022 (Permalink)

Often mold colonies are hidden behind things like wall paper. Inspect your home often for signs of mold damage.

Drying and Mold Removal for Glendale Homes

When moist and damp conditions persist in specific areas of your Glendale home, various types of damage can result. While saturation of structural elements can lead to weakening and erosion on its own, a more significant concern is the possibility of mold and microbial growth. Finding a way to battle this organism once it has begun to colonize the property is nothing the average homeowner can handle on their own. Our remediation professionals can help to remove these colonies and restore the damage that the destructive organism can cause.

While you might understand the severity of finding mold damage in areas of your Glendale home, you might not understand the process of removing it entirely and returning the property to its original condition. Our SERVPRO professionals undergo extensive training and ongoing education to be leading experts in restoration and remediation, offering modern solutions to effectively and efficiently restore properties impacted by mold growth.

Moist conditions allow for these situations to occur in the first place. Hence, as part of the containment and mitigation strategies for mold-damaged homes, our professionals work on drying out affected areas quickly. With a wide range of available equipment at the disposal of our highly-trained SERVPRO technicians, we utilize machines like air movers and dehumidifiers to reduce moisture levels far below acceptable parameters to eliminate the ideal conditions for further colonization.

Removal of the mold growth itself can happen in many ways as well. The choice between approaches like sanding, soda blasting, an antimicrobial solution, and removal of the material depends on the damage and the type of material affected by the organism. Our SERVPRO professionals can arrive quickly, 24 hours a day, to assess the right approach to remove mold growth from your home fast.

The discovery of mold growth in your home can be alarming and leave homeowners quickly searching for answers. Our SERVPRO of Eagle Rock / South Glendale remediation technicians can arrive quickly, 24/7, to provide our expertise and industry-leading equipment. Give us a call today at (323) 255-1000.

Common FAQs about Restoring Storm Damage in Glendale Homes

7/13/2022 (Permalink)

Flood damage can be particularly devastating. Call SERVPRO after you have gotten to safety.

Knowing the Steps that will be Followed During the Remediation Process Can Help You with Expectations

If you are dealing with the horrible aftermath of flooding caused by heavy weather or storms, the last thing you want is to worry about repairs. You need a restoration company that is knowledgeable, sensitive, and willing to get the job done quickly while also keeping you in the loop when needed.

This is what the experts at SERVPRO can offer you. We have many years of experience dealing with storm damage in Glendale homes, and we can get repairs started fast. You can be as involved as you like. Our technicians will keep you informed, but they can also work reliably and independently if you are busy handling insurance claims and filing papers.

Here are some common questions from homeowners to give you an idea of what to expect from the SERVPRO restoration team.

How Is the Water Removed from My House?

We have access to industrial-sized pumping devices. They can be used to extract large amounts of water from flooded areas so they can be disposed of safely. This process is essential as repairs can only begin once the affected area is free of standing water. Our pumps come in all shapes and sizes, so even awkward areas like crawlspaces can be emptied and prepped for restoration.

Why Do You Need to Lift My Carpet?

This is called ‘floating’ the carpet. The SERVPRO technicians gently lift the material up by a small amount so that they can slot a blower underneath. It circulates clean, dry air and helps the carpet to dry faster. Crucially, it also dries out any subflooring underneath the main carpet. If this isn’t done and the subflooring remains damp, the moisture will only reappear and cause further damage.

What Type of Dehumidifier Will You Use?

We utilize four different types of dehumidifiers that are all suited to particular jobs. For instance, desiccant varieties are highly effective in cold climates but don’t work as well around high temperatures. For this reason, they are better used in mostly uninhabited areas like crawlspaces and basements. The type of machine that we use will depend entirely on what materials are being dried and their current condition. The final decision can be made after a thorough inspection.

Do You Monitor the Drying Process?

The dehumidifiers and other drying machines will be regularly checked for drying progress. Often, the technicians have to wait for the affected space to be entirely dry before they can start cleaning and repairs. They may leave you for several evenings with instructions about working around the blowers and dryers while they are not onsite.

These are just some of the basics of storm and water damage restoration. There is lots more to learn if you want additional information. SERVPRO of Eagle Rock/South Glendale is based in your local area. We respond to requests for emergency restoration as soon as we receive them. Call us 24/7 at (323) 255-1000.

Better Understanding of Mold Remediation in Your Glendale Residence

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Moisture causes mold in Glendale homes--contact SERVPRO for remediation and cleanup

Mold Growth Is a Problem That Needs a Remedy--Call SERVPRO

Realizing that many sources of moisture could adversely affect your Glendale home, action should be taken. Once you start to see how the smallest of things could bring about lasting dampness and a moist atmosphere, it starts to make sense of how readily mold growth can occur in your residence. While this might not be uncommon, you must address this problem at its initial discovery.

Fighting mold damages in your Glendale residence is often thought of as a problem exclusively for a homeowner to contend with alone. Worse still, some homeowners do not believe the problem is pressing, leaving the mold colonies to grow and thrive with no remediation efforts. While this might be a widespread misconception, mold remediation must happen quickly and thoroughly. The best way to accomplish this is through professional restoration services like what our SERVPRO technicians can provide.

From the moment our specialists arrive at your home, we walk through the damaged and affected areas to get a complete scope of the issues we face when remediation begins. Locating the source of the moisture that affects this area is a part of this initial inspection, as repairing this vulnerable area or appliance can prevent water from feeding future mold spores to make new colonies.

While removing the colonies plays a critical role in our work for your home, another essential component is drying out the area to remove the food source for the mold spores to continue to sit and thrive. This process typically gets accomplished using industrial strength dehumidification equipment, air movers and scrubbers, and negative air pressure to ensure containment.

Mold remediation is a positive step that you can take when you find fungal growth in your home. Trust in our professionals at SERVPRO of Eagle Rock / South Glendale. You can reach us anytime by calling (323) 255-1000.

SERVPRO Provides Complete Fire Damage Restoration in Eagle Rock

7/13/2022 (Permalink)

It doesn't take long for a kitchen fire to ignite. SERVPRO is always ready to restore your home.

Need Smoke and Fire Damage Remediation in Eagle Rock – Call SERVPRO

Fires in homes in Eagle Rock distribute a variety of soot and smoke residue particles throughout the house. The fire damage may be contained to only one room, while a combination of hot air currents produced by the fire and HVAC systems spread the soot, residues, and odors to every corner of the home.

SERVPRO provides fire damage restoration services to residents of Eagle Rock and surrounding areas. Our service includes:

• Removing damaged contents and structure
• Cleaning all areas with soot deposits and smoke residue
• Odor removal

We also provide repair services and restoration of structural damage and contents where possible.

We use various cleaning methods and agents to dislodge and remove soils deposited by the fire carefully. In some situations, mechanical agitation is sufficient, while in others, the application of a cleaning product is needed to remove smoke residues. Deposits of non-greasy smoke particles produced by hot fires are removed by agitation. We use feather dusters, brushes, vacuums, and compressed air to remove these particles.

Grease fires in the kitchen tend to produce a heavier greasy soot particle and will smear if attempts to remove them involve rubbing with cleaning materials. Cleaning agents dissolve the grease particles and remove them from surfaces. We also take into consideration the type of surface to be cleaned. Hard surfaces vs. porous surfaces are taken into consideration when choosing a cleaning technique.

In every situation, SERVPRO evaluates the type of soot residue and the surface to be cleaned and selects the best cleaning process to clean surfaces without causing damage to the surface. Our services include:

• House fire clean up
• Smoke damage cleaning
• Fire damage restoration and repair

Call SERVPRO of Eagle Rock / South Glendale for fire damage restoration services. We cover Eagle Rock and nearby areas. We can help 24/7. Call (323) 255-1000.

Need Property Cleanup and Restoration after an Emergency in Eagle Rock? Call SERVPRO

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Regardless of the size and extent of the mold infestation, team SERVPRO has the technicians and equipment to remediate. Contact us day or night.

Why Eagle Rock Homeowners Choose SERVPRO for Home Restoration Services

When any type of damage from water, fire, mold or storms happens in Eagle Rock residences, the clock starts ticking on how much loss occurs to both property and possessions. That is why it is vital to bring in a professional restoration services company as quickly as possible to repair and recover both structural elements as well as home contents.

Time is the biggest enemy when it comes to water damage in Eagle Rock homes. The more prolonged exposure to excessive moisture happens, the more damage occurs to building materials and home furnishings. Plus the seriousness of the water cleanup builds with each passing hour.

Imagine a simple supply line break spills category one or clean water all over a bathroom floor. If the homeowners were away on vacation and did not return home for two to three days, that situation would require that the standing water would need handling as a Black Water cleanup and that carries a rating as a category three biohazard which requires our technicians don protective gear during mitigation for health and safety reasons.

When SERVPRO arrives on the scene, we begin scoping the home with our moisture detection equipment to determine areas of excessive moisture. Our team members hold certifications as Applied Structural Drying Technician (ASDT) and Water Damage Restoration Technician (WRT). This training gives them the knowledge and skills they need to properly perform water extraction with the right equipment for the job.

Once we complete the water removal phase, we use powerful air movers to lift deeply embedded moisture from within the structure. The followup with both cleaning and disinfection inhibits the growth of mold and foul odors in the property.

When SERVPRO handles fire damage to an Eagle Rock residence, whether large or small, it can feel overwhelming. We assist property owners by compiling reports for insurance claims, including a detailed report with descriptions and photographs of building materials and items in the home that required removal or remediation through our proprietary cleaning methods.

When our technicians work on large-scale fire damage, often the best outcome for the property is to prepare the residence for rebuilding. It may involve actions from fire debris removal to controlled demolition techniques for cutting away charred areas of the structure to leave it ready for restorative reconstruction. Our location has a General Contractor License #999460, and we handle all phases of fire damage in homes from cleanup to restoration and save property owners the hassle of searching for and hiring different agencies for remediation and rebuilding.

Smoke odor is a massive issue as the end result of even small fires in a home. Our certified odor control technicians utilize multiple methods to neutralize odors from smoke, water damage, musty mold odors and more using both cleaning techniques and specialized equipment such as negative air machines, hydroxyl generators and thermal fogging.

Mold damage in Eagle Rock homes often first gets discovered as a musty odor that does not dissipate. As certified mold remediation specialists #CMRC-82464, our technicians have the training and equipment to find mold colonies in your home and perform abatement to remove them. SERVPRO IICRC-certified technicians do more than simple mold remediation; we find the cause of the mold growth, so the cycle does not repeat itself. Common reasons include:

• An unchecked slow leak in a home
• Poor drainage in a basement or crawlspace
• Blocked or poor ventilation such as from an exhaust fan leading to an attic
• Hydrostatic pressure forcing groundwater into the home space and the water is not adequately extracted and dried

Containment is a common way we stop the spread of spores around the property and often used with air scrubbers to capture airborne spores and reduce the numbers. Once the colonies are dried, we use manual removal techniques, and in stubborn or large-scale infestations, soda blasting is a useful abatement technique to remove all traces of the former mold problem.

Storm damage in Eagle Rock homes tends to happen suddenly, and often there is little to no warning to prepare your home, especially for microburst storms and flash floods. If the water that enters your home is from rain through the leak in the roof or perhaps a broken window from a tree limb, that is considered a clean water spill, and as long as the water cleanup happens within 24 to 48-hours, and carries a rating as a category one or two level water cleanup.

When flood water enters a home, it is severe and requires handling as a category three or black water level cleanup. The groundwater has the potential to have debris, contaminants, even sewage, and homeowners should avoid contact. When our technicians perform cleanup, they were protective clothing, including eye protection and respirators.

SERVPRO technicians have different types of equipment to remove water quickly. Some of the most commonly used are portable pumps to cover small areas of water extraction and weighted extraction wands to push water out of soft or porous surfaces, such as saturated carpeting to make it easier to remove. Our truck-mounted industrial units deal with large scale water removal in short order. No matter what type of flood damage you are dealing with, SERVPRO employees assist homeowners in realizing as little loss as possible through our specialized drying methods to salvage as much of the affected home contents as we can using our cleaning and restoration methods.

WHY SERVPRO? We have a commitment to quality restoration services for both residential and commercial properties. Our technicians hold numerous certifications in the restoration sciences, and because we are members of the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) - State of California #999460, we assist property owners not only with the initial cleanup of water damage, fire loss or mold remediation, but also any repairs or reconstruction that is needed. This seamless service is especially helpful when filing insurance claims as you get a cohesive report from the start of cleanup to the finish of rebuilding to turn in to your carrier complete with photographs of before and after.

SERVPRO of Eagle Rock / South Glendale stands ready to serve our local community with restoration services for all levels of fire, water, mold or storm damage in residential and commercial properties. Call (323) 255-1000 and our emergency response team can arrive on site quickly because We're Faster to Any Size Disaster.

Factors That Affect Fire Damage Cleaning in Eagle Rock Homes

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When fire and smoke pervade your home, professional mitigation services are essential. Call SERVPRO right away to assess and remediate the damage.

Overcoming Challenges for Fast Fire Damage Cleanup

No two fire loss incidents are the same, as many variables influence the ease of cleaning after exposures. We have a vast inventory of powerful solvents, detergents, and restoration equipment to circumvent the challenges of post-fire cleanup.

The Heat of the Fire

While hotter fires can often relate to dry smoke fire damage in Eagle Rock homes, heat also increases the size of pores in the surfaces impacted by soot and smoke solids. Residues and odors can become trapped within the material, making them permanently damaged or considerably more challenging to clean.

The Age of Affected Materials

Older materials are almost always going to be harder to clean. The longer that material is exposed to the wear of daily life, the surface increases in porosity and becomes weaker against direct damage that fires can do. No matter the surface between contents, carpets, or wall assemblies, age can be a considerable obstacle to the salvageability of materials.

Wet Surfaces After a Fire

Environmental moisture can become a significant factor in efficient cleaning, as well. The more moisture present, the more likely surfaces are to become stained. Moist residues are thick and formidable, which is common when water gets used to extinguish the blaze through the sprinkler system or firefighting efforts.

Type of Surface Impacted

The type of surface impacted by the fire damage will also have an impact on how difficult it is to clean. Porous materials are notorious for being a greater challenge, so paper wall coverings and natural fibers become the greatest challenge for surface cleaning. Some of the easier materials to clean that are damaged by smoke include:

• Synthetics
• Vinyl coatings
• Concrete
• Tile

Many look to our SERVPRO of Eagle Rock / South Glendale team for our fast response in emergencies to get mitigation and restoration work started as soon as possible. Call today at (323) 255-1000.

Our Certified Professionals Have The Expertise To Handle Your Water Removal Services

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When your commercial space is riddled with water damage, team SERVPRO is the company you need. We are standing by 24/7 for your emergency call.

Glendale Water Removal Proceeds Smoothly With SERVPRO’s Emergency Ready Plan

A significant water emergency in your Glendale business is both unexpected and predictable. Commercial spaces are threaded with water and waste lines that can break, often shared with neighboring businesses. Sprinkler systems, required by law, can engage due to the heat and smoke of even a minor fire, and they sometimes malfunction as well. Heavy rain can enter because of storm damage or poorly designed or maintained gutters and downspouts.

The many potential causes requiring water removal in your Glendale company can be anticipated and planned for with our Emergency Ready Plan and Profile (ERP). Our team of the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)-trained managers and technicians share many years of on the job involvement in responding to and successfully mitigating and remediating substantial commercial water losses.

To get started on your ERP, contact SERVPRO. We send a seasoned water mitigation and remediation professional to assess your space for its strengths and vulnerabilities if water intrudes. A detailed layout, complete with digital photos, is saved, so our crews know what to expect if water removal becomes necessary. Utility shut-offs and locations of critical equipment are delineated.

You use our mobile app to add details, priorities, and contact information for the contractors and vendors who designed and built your space and support your systems and equipment. If you are unavailable during a crisis, nominate members of your staff or other individuals to make decisions. Clarify that SERVPRO is your preferred restoration company in your Profile.

We combine our assessment with your information into one concise digital document that guides our response if a water loss occurs in your business. Expect us to offer suggestions and recommendations to adapt storage and equipment positioning to minimize long term damage during a water crisis. Together our IICRC-certified technicians can also determine ways for you to maintain your relationships with the public and your customers during restoration. Our goal is to facilitate a fast resolution while allowing you to provide services and products continuously throughout the event.

Call SERVPRO of Eagle Rock / South Glendale at (323) 255-1000 today to begin the process of developing your ERP. You worked hard to build your reputation. We pledge to help you retain it.

Mitigate Content Loss in Eagle Rock with Professional Fire Damage Restoration

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Fire damage cleanup needs to happen quickly and efficiently in order to be effective. Contact SERVPRO to assist with the process. We are here 24/7.

Fire Damage Cleanup and Restoration with SERVPRO Is Best in Eagle Rock

It is natural to become stressed and overwhelmed when you have a fire at your property, but there is help. Hiring a skilled team for cleanup lessens the burden, but you may also be surprised at how much can get salvaged. Why contact SERVPRO for house fire cleanup? Because we possess the skills, experience, and equipment to quickly bring fire-damaged homes back to preloss condition. We offer rapid response 24/7, meaning a crew will be at your Eagle Rock property and ready to work within hours of initial contact.

When it comes to fire damage restoration in Eagle Rock, SERVPRO has responded to many calls – we continuously adapt accordingly to meet the needs of each project. Our crew understands the sentimental value of your home and its contents, so we take the utmost care when handling everything. This includes careful inspection to see what can get salvaged using our proven methods.

Contents cleaning and pack-out/move out services

Part of the fire damage restoration process involves packing up items for various reasons. We may:

• Pack up items that get moved off-site to our warehouse for safe storage during the restoration. Some things may get relocated to cleaning stations at our warehouse, where we will use immersion or abrasion techniques to remove soot soiling carefully.
• Pack up items to move them outside to staging areas where we will further evaluate and clean.

All items will be carefully logged throughout the process, and detailed information gets put into our inventory system. This keeps a track record of the whereabouts of your belongings through each phase of the project. Once we are done handling the soot odors, grime, and deodorizing, everything gets packed back up and moved into their rightful places within your newly restored property.

SERVPRO of Eagle Rock/South Glendale is the team you need on your side for all damage restoration. Why trust your cherished belongings to anyone else? Give us a call at (323) 255-1000.

A Burst Pipe Inside of Your Glendale Crawl Space May Leave You in Need of Water Removal Services

5/16/2022 (Permalink)

Excess water in your crawl space can quickly affect the structure of your home. Call SERVPRO right away to investigate and remediate the water damage.

SERVPRO Technicians Quickly Dry Out Your Property to Help Prevent Any Secondary Damages

When a pipe that runs through your crawl space bursts and creates a need for professional water removal services, the situation can be challenging. Crawl Spaces are small and can be difficult to maneuver inside of, which can make it hard to remove the still water from within it. However, settling to try and take the water out yourself with an everyday wet/dry vacuum might not be very practical, and the equipment to dry the space thoroughly is very pricey. Hiring professional services can save you money on this cost and makes sure that the job is thoroughly done.
 
Removing the water from your Glendale crawl space may not be easy, but it is essential to get it out of your home. Leaving the water for prolonged amounts of time can cause the potential for mold growth to rise. If the floor of your crawl space is a dirt floor, the mixture can cause mud to form, making it even harder to operate inside. Excessive water can rust any metal that is inside of the space, especially around the piping. To avoid complications caused by the initial problem it is best to get the water out as soon as possible.
 
SERVPRO can arrive at your home to begin the removal very soon after your initial call. Our team of IICRC-certified techs can investigate the damage and devise the best plan for the unique size and placement of your crawl space. SERVPRO uses advanced equipment like extractors and portable pumps to remove the water. If there is a low enough spot in your crawl space, we can even use a submersible pump to drain water from the area. Our goal is to get the water out as quickly as possible, and these tools allow us to do so.
 
Do not hesitate if a burst pipe leaves any part of your home flooded with water that needs removal. Dial SERVPRO of Eagle Rock and South Glendale at (323) 255-1000. We strive to arrive quickly to get the work started.

Safety Precautions During Flood Damage Remediation in Your Glendale Home

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Flooding can eat away at the contents and structure of the home. Contact SERVPRO for effective water removal effort. Our team is here 365 days a year.

SERVPRO is Here to Help Restore Your Home after a Flood

Flooding can occur no matter where you reside. Being prepared ahead of time is the best way to prevent flood damage to your Glendale home. Floods can happen when the capacity of the existing drainage system is overwhelmed by water runoff. Heavy rains can also enter buildings through windows, doors, or cracks in the foundation. You may not be able to prevent floodwaters from getting into your home entirely, but there are actions you can take to minimize the damage.

Investing in a sump pump, rain gutters and sandbags for your Glendale home are just a few precautions you can use. When the floodwaters still get in, however, you need to have the flood damage handled right away. The longer the water sits, the more damage is done, so reach out to our professional SERVPRO staff. We have the tools and experience to get the water out of your home promptly.

Since floods can cause significant damage to a building, storm-damaged structures can pose hazards. Long-term exposure to water can weaken materials like drywall and flooring, which creates a danger for everyone. We look for structural hazards before we proceed with water mitigation and restoration. We have you and your family stay out of the home until we are sure it is safe. In cases that are extreme, an engineer may need to inspect the building.

If there is any sign of a gas leak, we leave and call the local gas company or fire department right away. If water was able to enter from above, we check for trapped water in the ceiling. Drywall softens when wet, and ceilings could fall onto you or our workers. We drill weep holes to free the water that is trapped in the ceiling.

Particle board floors which have been exposed to water might not support the weight of people or machines. We examine the subfloor to figure out what it is made of and how stable it is. We also watch out for any exposed nails, broken glass, splinters, or other sharp objects that could be present in the water and the water damaged structure.

Above all else, SERVPRO of Eagle Rock / South Glendale wants to make sure you and our workers are safe as we restore your home in Atwater Village, Highland Park, or Eagle Rock. Give us a call at (323) 255-1000 as soon as floodwaters have invaded your home so we can help you dry out again.

Should I Apply Water to Smoke Deposits, Soils, and Residues in Glendale?

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Deciding on the most effective restoration method requires careful assessment and planning of the types of damage sustained in the property.

Introducing Water to Smoke Residues Can Cause Further Damage. SERVPRO Fire Damage Restoration Services in Glendale Can Mitigate and Restore your Home Professionally.

Is It Wrong to Apply Water to Smoke-Damaged Surfaces?

We have extensive experience working with residents in Glendale to help them overcome the aftermath of a fire. While water can be an effective measure to clean surfaces of smoke residues, the introduction of water is usually reserved for a later restoration stage- once other options are exhausted. Dry soots, for example, often respond better to mechanical action than water. The mechanical movement focuses on producing friction, which can dislodge soots from surfaces. It can be a useful measure, especially on textures or materials that may respond negatively to the introduction of chemicals or water-based cleaning methods. SERVPRO recommends that you perform light vacuuming over smoke residues before introducing liquids, a low-risk method of dislodging soot particles from surfaces.

What Tools Do Professionals Use for Dislodging Soot and Smoke Residues?

When performing fire damage restoration for Glendale residents, SERVPRO technicians have several tools at their disposal. Dry soots may be tough to remove with household vacuum cleaners in large quantities. These dry soot deposits may need massive agitation to dislodge them from surfaces. We use roto pads and brushes, which rotate rapidly and can be effective at buffering or polishing solid surfaces like wooden floors or metal surfaces. Blast cleaning is an even more aggressive strategy that fires tiny particles of sand, dry ice, CO2, or baking soda against the surface to wear away exterior layers of dry soots and smoke. Blast cleaning can hurt porous surfaces, so our technicians carefully assess the area before using heavy agitation equipment.

What Household Items are Helpful for Dislodging Dry Soots?

- Dry cleaning sponges are useful on dry soots but spread oily deposits

- Feather dusters and dusting clothes with a light mineral oil

- Crumbly cleaner, which is useful on fragile surfaces like photos or artwork

Deciding on the most effective restoration method requires careful assessment and planning of the types of damage sustained on the property. Contact SERVPRO of Eagle Rock / South Glendale at (323) 255-1000.

Hire SERVPRO to Handle Commercial Flood Damage in Eagle Rock

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“We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.”

Commercial Flood Damage Repair in Eagle Rock Demands Expert Help

Floods are a common occurrence, but their appearance is almost always unexpected. With it comes massive destruction of property and, in extreme conditions, lives. They can leave your business premises in a mess, which might take you a lot of time and resources to counter.

In the case of a warehouse, floodwater can ruin the structure itself, and heavy rainfall can compromise its roofing system. Thankfully, SERVPRO has the workforce and equipment to deal with commercial flood damage in your Eagle Rock warehouse. We can help you restore the structure within the shortest time possible. Our process is:

• Water extraction
• Drying and dehumidification
• Cleaning and disinfection
• Recovery of documents and contents

Water Extraction

After proper inspection of your warehouse and assessing the damage, SERVPRO can use powerful truck-mounted pumps to get the stagnant water out of your business premises to prevent secondary damage like mold growth. We extract enough water to reduce drying time considerably.

Drying and Dehumidification

Moving air is essential for drying to occur. The ai in water-damaged properties is usually humid and damp, and this slows evaporation. Our team can position air movers strategically to blow damp air out and bring in dry, warm air in the building to expedite drying. We then use dehumidifiers to extract water vapor from the air for a more conducive internal environment.

Cleaning and Disinfection

Our SERVPRO crew can clean off the debris and contaminants that the floodwaters brought into your property. We can then apply antimicrobials to kill any microorganisms present.

Recovery of Documents and Contents

Flooding can also ruin the administrative wing of your warehouse, leading to the loss of vital files like truck schedules, inventory records, customer databases, processed orders, and employee records. To avoid losing such files, our SERVPRO team can use its highly effective and secure vacuum-freeze dryers to recover all the documents not fully damaged by the floodwater.

SERVPRO of Eagle Rock / South Glendale has expertise in flood damage restoration for commercial properties. Contact us at (323) 255-1000. We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.

Does It Matter Which Water Damage Disaster Company I Hire for Cleanup in Glendale?

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SERVPRO has the experienced technicians with the equipment and expertise your home needs after a water catastrophe. Give us a call right away.

A Rock-Solid Foundation in Rebuilding and Construction Plus Industry Best Practices Training in Disaster Mitigation and Remediation Place SERVPRO’s Glendale Water Cleanup Team in the Lead.

Water damage in your Glendale home can span a range of circumstances, from a minor inconvenience to a catastrophe. You need to retain a restoration company that scales its response to the specifics of your scenario. A one-size-fits-all approach rarely works efficiently, with the risk of overdoing an uncomplicated cleanup or failing to discover all aspects of the damage in a complex situation. It is a bonus to find a company that can take the cleanup from the initial call for help through any rebuilding or repairs needed. 

Why Should I Hire Professional Help for Water Cleanup?

Water cleanup operations in Glendale can sound like a simple matter of mopping or running a wet vac until you understand the unrelenting tendency of water to invade a structure any way it can. When our technicians pursue their basic training with the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), one of the first “truths” about water damage learned is that wet goes dry. This principle helps explain why the spill or spray from a burst pipe can seemingly disappear. You cannot count on any residual water left after a quick mop-up to evaporate swiftly. Instead, it is likely to find cracks or crevices to flow through, seeking dry porous material to soak into and cause severe damage. Finding and extracting, and drying out that hidden moisture is crucial to resolving a water cleanup project. The skills and equipment needed for this detection work and subsequent resolution are what professionals bring to the equation.

What Are the First Phases of Water Cleanup as Completed by Professionals?

• Conversation and Safety Assessment
• Expect the project manager from SERVPRO to listen carefully to your account of the events leading up to the water loss. No one knows the unique configurations of a house better than the owner, so we leverage any information you can share. Then we evaluate the potential for safety hazards such as:
• Slip, trip, and fall potential
• Electric shock or electrocution possibility
• Structural cavities holding water, including overhead or between walls that threaten collapse
• Confined spaces with limited exits and low hanging or narrow configurations 
• Contamination of water by dirt, chemicals, or infectious waste
• Hazards identified are then controlled so that Water Damage Restoration Technicians (WRT) can work safely and shield your family from harm.
• Electricity temporarily shut down.
• Weakened or water-filled structures have supports installed and carefully located weep holes or flood cuts performed by our construction division to release trapped water as safely as practicable. 
• Work in confined spaces is only done by a team or using pumps or extensions to limit the chance of harm while still completing the needed tasks.
• Technicians wear personal protective equipment (PPE) to work with contaminated fluids containing dirty water for lawful disposal.
•  Testing with Sensitive Devices

Following the migration of water into porous materials and cavities requires the use of moisture detectors, meters, and occasionally infrared cameras. These tools help our trained technicians to define the outline of the water incursion. They also provide data about the level of the water absorption into building materials, giving our Applied Structural Drying (ASD) team baseline readings for drying goals. 

What Can I Expect During the Water Extraction and Drying Processes?

• Extraction Services 

Water deeper than two inches is evacuated via submersible pumps, usually disposed of into a treated sewer line. We suction residual liquid water with truck-mounted or portable extractors. Aggressive extraction is crucial to facilitating prompt and thorough structural drying.

• Applied Structural Drying
• Data gathered earlier helps determine drying goals. Technicians position the following equipment to sweep water-saturated air from wet surfaces and capture the vapor for disposal:
• Air movers
• Heaters (if needed to raise temperature to speed evaporation)
• Dehumidifiers

What if Building Materials Need Repair or More After Drying Completes?

Our construction helped with skillful partial and controlled demolition during safety assessments and controls. Returning to your home to repair and build back damaged or removed structures is an essential part of our full-service approach to water cleanup.

The dedicated team at SERVPRO of Eagle Rock / South Glendale is well-prepared to meet your water cleanup needs, no matter how straightforward or complex. Give us a call at (323) 255-1000 to explore the services we offer and how we can help.

Contractor Licenses:

General: 999460

CSLB: 999460

Residential: 999460

Commercial: 999460

Mold Remediation: CMRC-82464

The SERVPRO Way for Commercial Water Damage Restoration in your Los Angeles Business

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SERVPRO of Eagle Rock / South Glendale Can Remove the Water from your Office.

Let SERVPRO Assist your Los Angeles Business

Water damage is a serious issue that some commercial property owners in Los Angeles will have to deal with at some point. Many business owners lack basic knowledge regarding commercial water damage and its consequences. The importance of securing professional water damage restoration services from a team of trained specialists like SERVPRO is essential. Review this short informational outline to get the advice and information you may need to overcome water damage and restore your commercial property.

Water Damage Restoration Steps

The source of the water intrusion--leaky plumbing or appliance, structural failure, or large volumes of pooling water from flooding or fire extinguishing efforts--will dictate immediate first steps even though the general process is standard operating procedures.

*Inspect and assess the property to ascertain the water damage and moisture migration scope.

*Water Extraction utilizes powerful pumps, some truck-mounted, and portable wet-vacs to remove rapidly as much standing water as possible to aid in preventing secondary water damage and mold growth.

*Install air movers and dehumidifiers-- chemical, mechanical, or refrigerant--according to our protocol, after measuring for humidity, temperature, and surface area.

*Clean furniture, office equipment, building materials like drywall or ceiling tiles, document drying, and remove unsalvageable items. This process, along with sanitizing, and deodorizing the water damaged areas, is executed utilizing our IICRC training.

*Restoration may include major reconstruction to the structure or suite, or simply replacing drywall and carpeting.

SERVPRO adheres to the philosophy of restoring damaged goods and furnishing, whenever possible, in a Los Angeles water damaged commercial structure. As opposed to replacement, this restoration process will lighten the financial burden to the owner and more quickly reopen the doors for business. SERVPRO also has a working relationship with over 300 insurance companies, adjusters, government agencies, and property management companies. This cooperation lessens paperwork, time with no revenue flow, and out-of-pocket expenses for the water damage restoration.

Mold Growth

Mold growth in your commercial property can become problematic. This mold growth may be a by-product of secondary water damage. It illustrates the urgency needed for water extraction. Many commercial infrastructures contain large HVAC systems. We have the measuring devices to discover any potential mold colonization within the ductwork.

Call SERVPRO Today

Water damage, on most levels, is a serious matter that requires prompt removal. Time is of the essence for effective commercial water damage restoration for your Los Angeles business. Time is money, and SERVPRO can save you both by utilizing our highly trained IICRC-certified professionals. We are faster to any size disaster.

SERVPRO of Eagle Rock / South Glendale will respond immediately to your water-damaged business. Our team is ready to take on your water damage emergency, regardless of the scope of the damage. We are faster to any size disaster. Call us for help. (323) 255-1000.

Storm Damage Emergency Services In Los Angeles

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Let SERVPRO of Eagle Rock / South Glendale be your next step after storm damage.

SERVPRO is the Next Step for Water Damage Restoration to Your Los Angeles Home

Water damage emergency services can provide you with shelter, clothing, and food. You will likely be hiring a team of professional contractors who will restore your property to its original state during this time. Check with your insurance agent to see if the damaging water event covers your property. If it is a natural disaster such as a flood, you may not have the required coverage for reparations. Normally, water damage incurred from within the structure, such as a burst pipe or sewage backup, is part of your standard homeowner's policy. 

When your home in Los Angeles is affected by a natural disaster, such as a flood, water damage is almost always the outcome. To ensure that you remain calm and safe in the face of water damage, it is appropriate and advantageous to obtain water damage emergency services. These services can provide you with the support and material goods necessary to ensure that you maintain your composure until your property is restored. The Red Cross is always a source to inquire about in severe water damage situations. Learn more about how securing water emergency services can assist you.

Restoring Your Home

Once a professional and thorough assessment and inspection have been done to evaluate the water damage, the work can begin. Experienced technicians from SERVPRO will be hard at work restoring the property to its original condition. Step one extracts standing water from the house and eliminates residual water and moisture from the furnishing and building materials. Cleanup will remove salvageable items and trashed possessions. You will be given an inventory Utilizing Contents Claim Inventory Service (CCIS) for documentation of your possessions. The process continues along with a complete drying and aeration of your Los Angeles home to eradicate mold and mildew. Repair of walls, ceilings, and such will be done as the salvageable personal items are cleaned according to the guidelines of the IICRC.

Getting a Referral for SERVPRO

In many cases, insurance providers can refer their clients to water damage restoration services located in their area. SERVPRO, a nationally franchised company, has a working relationship with over 300 insurance carriers and adjusters. We will respond to your initial phone call immediately or within 5 minutes and be on the scene in Los Angeles within one hour. We will try to make you feel "Like it never even happened."

SERVPRO of Eagle Rock / South Glendale is locally owned and operated, so we are part of this community too. We take pride in being a part of the Los Angeles community and want to do our part in making our community the best it can be. Call for immediate assistance (323) 255-1000.

24-Hour Home Mold Damage Remediation for Eagle Rock Residences

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SERVPRO of Eagle Rock / South Glendale is here to help tackle all of your mold issues.

SERVPRO Mold Cleanup Techs Return Eagle Rock Homes to Pre-Mold Conditions

Mold damage is virtually inevitable in most properties, regardless of when or how they are constructed. So long as adequate air temperatures, moisture levels, and organic material exist, mold spores–which live in all indoor and outdoor spaces to some degree–can thrive. Fortunately, professional action can resolve microbial growth without putting Eagle Rock homeowners at risk of potential health effects.

SERVPRO mold damage professionals in Eagle Rock can return affected homes to a condition free of microbes that impact home comfort and indoor air quality. This team's tools and knowledge coordinate to address the mold itself and the environmental factors that encourage its growth.

How SERVPRO emergency-response mold cleanup benefits homeowners

SERVPRO's responsiveness to disasters is key to mold cleanup and remediation for property owners. This strategy ensures that homeowners benefit from the following:

• Minimal wait times for service after initial contact
• Fast service, which prevents further structural and contents damage while potentially reducing repair costs
• Remediation not bound to a 9-to-5 schedule is more flexible and can lessen disruptions to home life while coordinating with property owners
• SERVPRO services can also benefit insurance claim filings applicable to the disaster in question. This advantage is increased by SERVPRO's documentation of affected structures and contents

SERVPRO professionals can carefully remove solid debris in sealed bags, and use containment procedures like sealing portions of ductwork or doorways or windows to minimize mold spores spread. On top of that, HEPA filter vacuums and commercial-grade extraction and drying equipment, along with EPA-registered biocides, render a home inhospitable to mold and preserve homeowners' safety and comfort.

SERVPRO of Eagle Rock / South Glendale is reachable by phone at (323) 255-1000 for around-the-clock service.

How Restoration Experts Deal with Fire Damage in Eagle Rock

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Regardless of the magnitude of fire damage, Call SERVPRO. “We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.”

Eagle Rock Fire Damage Ranges from Minor to Severe

Once the immediate emotional and physical responses to a house fire have been soothed, there are all kinds of practical considerations to consider. This is particularly true if the damage is extensive. There may be severely degraded walls, soot-blackened furnishings, and the presence of residual smoke. All of these things require special attention if a homeowner wishes to move back into the property at some point.

If your home has been hit by fire damage in Eagle Rock, you’re probably feeling a little overwhelmed. It is essential that you start the repair and restoration process as soon as possible. The chance of saving your furniture and possessions is much greater if you respond quickly. Fortunately, the experts at SERVPRO are committed to carrying out repairs in a way that is sensitive, simple, and efficient.

This guide to the three main types of fire damage will help you determine the extent of the problem and get the help you need.

Minor Fire Damage

This category of fire damage is usually used to describe incidents that have been spotted and neutralized quickly. So, for example, a pan may have caught on fire in your kitchen but been extinguished before it could do any permanent damage. This is the most common type of fire damage, and our technicians handle it all the time. There is only a light coating of smoke residue on the walls and ceilings. There may be slightly degraded patches on door frames and walls, but only a small amount of repainting is needed. The majority of the damage can be removed with dry and wet cleaning tools. It is unlikely that furniture or other items will need to be replaced.

Medium Fire Damage

The smoke residue is more significant if the fire damage is moderate. A more extensive restoration process is required to remove the effects. There is likely to be a distinct and lingering odor, which requires special attention from the technicians. SERVPRO deals with smoke smell via highly effective ozone machines and deodorization equipment, including thermal foggers.

Dry cleaning is unlikely to be suitable for this task, so wet cleaning tools can be brought onsite to eradicate soot and smoke. There may be multiple spots on the walls and ceilings that require repainting. In some cases, cabinets, drywall, and floors need urgent repairs. The likelihood is that some items and belongings close to the fire have to be replaced.

Severe Fire Damage

The most severe damage is from a big fire that has been allowed to burn unchecked for a time before being extinguished. However, it may be that the severest damage is limited to one room, and the rest of the house has been spared. The smoke residue can be thick, and its odors strong and deeply unpleasant. We require residents to move out of the property entirely while restoration work is carried out in most cases. The process may be short or lengthy, and supplies may be used to protect the structure from the elements (boarding up the windows, and a tarp service, for example). Your furniture and other items can be transported as a pack-out to our cleaning facility so that restorers can attempt to save as many possessions as possible.

Fire damage is a really tough thing to handle. It can turn a life upside down, so our job is to get repairs started quickly and with the minimum of fuss. We work closely with you to save as much of the property as possible. SERVPRO of Eagle Rock / South Glendale is a locally based franchise, and you can get in touch with us at any time for help. Call us 24/7 at (323) 255-1000.

Plumbing Problems Can Cause Water Damage In Glendale

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Call our certified SERVPRO technicians right away to assess the situation.

SERVPRO Professionally Restores Your Water Damaged Property

If your dishwasher or garbage disposal springs a leak, you can be looking at water damage within cabinets and across your flooring in addition to compromised plumbing. Areas below your kitchen or wet bar can also sustain soaked walls and ceilings. SERVPRO can stop the leak and begin the recovery effort within hours of contacting us any time of the day or night. When you place your plumbing leak problem in our hands, we act fast, assessing the situation and making a plan that can have you back in the kitchen enjoying good times with friends and family, rather than mopping and dealing with unpleasant odors.

Dirty dishwater or food debris can swiftly change clean water to a contaminated condition. Our fast response can often contain water damage in Glendale to a moisture problem only, which is a straightforward issue we can resolve quickly. If the affected areas are saturated with gray water, full of decaying food, microbial growth can begin within a very short time. Our technicians are trained to follow the water trail, evaluating where the plumbing leak may have migrated so that you are not surprised by additional damage after the obvious problem seems to have been solved. Once we have completed our detective work, we devise a plan that repairs, cleans, and dries out all affected areas, ready for the final touches that bring your house back to its preloss condition.

Water Damage Restoration Training

We extract any standing water and then use proper techniques to clean and dry out cabinetry, essential to curb any mold or mildew growth. Our SERVPRO staff is trained to remove moisture without harming hardwood or laminated under sink cupboards. The tile, wood, or laminate flooring in your kitchen also needs attention, inspected carefully for a leakage into the subfloor or ceiling below. Airflow and gentle application of heat as the humidity reduces can dry out flooring and the structures underneath with as little residual damage as possible. Effectively completing these steps is dependent upon the IICRC (Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification), training that each of our technicians completes before entering your home. Reversing the effects of water damage is not a do-it-yourself proposition, and we are ready to lend our expertise to make sure it is done correctly.

When your kitchen appliances fail, SERVPRO of Eagle Rock / South Glendale is the first call you should make. Our locally based water damage restoration team is available for appointments 24/7 at (323) 255-1000.

Why Seek Professional Water Restoration Services in Eagle Rock?

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For fast and efficient service call SERVPRO of Eagle Rock / South Glendale at (323) 255-1000.

For Effective Water Mitigation Services in Eagle Rock Homes, SERVPRO can help.

When your beloved home has been damaged by water, you may find it difficult to identify where the problem has emanated. Also, you may not understand the areas that need replacement and extra work. When exposed to water for a long period, the condition of your Eagle Rock home worsens and may create a hazardous environment.

Identifying all potential hazards during water restoration in Eagle Rock properties before commencing the cleanup is important. SERVPRO technicians are trained in safety procedures while undertaking a restoration process and use appropriate personal protective equipment according to the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA.)

Common Hazards Found in a Water-Damaged Property

• Structural hazards
• Biological hazards
• Electrical hazards

Mold and other microorganisms thrive when water damages a property, making the environment unsanitary. SERVPRO technicians handle mold expertly by containing specific areas, removing contaminated materials, and carefully cleaning the remaining ones. We use special chemicals to kill microbes and ensure the property is dry by restoring the humidity to its normal state. The crew uses different drying techniques depending on the severity of the situation.

Drying Equipment Used During the Water Restoration

• Dehumidifiers
• Air movers
• Structural cavity drying equipment     

The Importance of Using Advanced Drying Equipment

SERVPRO technicians use air movers to dry a structure by improving air circulation. This way, we can effectively remove wetness from porous materials such as carpets and wood. Dehumidifiers are also useful during water restoration as they rapidly and efficiently extract moisture from the air, drying structural materials, thus curbing harmful mold growth. The drying time is reduced, and the homeowner can deal with minimal interruption.

Eliminating excess moisture fast is paramount. SERVPRO has a team of dedicated experts ready to assess the damaged area, remove the water, and remove moisture using advanced drying equipment "Like it never even happened."

SERVPRO of Eagle Rock / South Glendale offers skilled people to help with water restoration. You can contact us at (323) 255-1000.

How to Perform Commercial Water Damage Mitigation in Eagle Rock

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SERVPRO of Eagle Rock / South Glendale is here undoubtedly to assist your business water damage.

Hiring SERVPRO to Perform Commercial Water Damage Mitigation in Eagle Rock is Vital

Commercial buildings like warehouses are at risk of experiencing water damage. Water damage can wreak havoc in such premises and may lead to loss of revenue. SERVPRO is a specialist in water damage restoration and can assist you in bringing things back to normal to minimize disruption.

Commercial water damage mitigation in your Eagle Rock warehouse can help prevent destruction to structures and stored materials. The materials stored in warehouses are valuable for the parent company that owns the facility. Destruction of such materials can have a large economic impact. SERVPRO has the expertise and equipment to handle water damage of any magnitude. Our commercial water repair process can involve the following steps:

• Thorough inspection
• Cleaning out the damaged area
• Removing standing water
• Drying and dehumidification

Assessment

Our SERVPRO team can assess the scope of the issue and take photos to document the loss. Our water restoration technicians (WRT) can use non-penetrating moisture meters to measure the actual moisture level or content of affected materials. Non-penetrating moisture meters detect moisture using capacitance, conductivity, or radio-frequency emissions. They do not ruin the materials that restorers are testing.

Cleaning out affected areas

We can remove stored products or inventory from the affected areas. To prevent the chances of inventory sustaining damage, we can use pallets to raise the items above the water line off the flooring.

Water removal

Our team can use electric submersible pumps to remove water from the floors. These pumps eradicate suction lift limitations and provide quiet, continuous operation. They have different capacities. Small portable units can move about 100 to 18,000 gallons of water per hour through a ¾″ to 4″ hose.

Drying and dehumidification

Our SERVPRO team can use air movers and Low Grain Refrigerant (LGR) dehumidifiers to dry your warehouse. LGR dehumidifiers are specifically designed to reduce the relative humidity beneath the levels of conventional dehumidifiers. They can pull up to 170 pints daily out of a water-damaged structure.

When you need commercial water mitigation services, you can trust SERVPRO of Eagle Rock / South Glendale to restore your property. Call us at (323) 255-1000.

How to Perform Fire Restoration in Eagle Rock

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SERVPRO of Eagle Rock / South Glendale knows exactly what your fire damage will need. Call us today!

SERVPRO Can Help Property Owners to Perform Fire Repair in Eagle Rock

A fire has the potential to ravage a home and damage its structures and contents within a short time. People spend thousands of dollars on buying and maintaining their homes. Therefore, a fire can cause expensive losses. Fortunately, fire repair services from a reputed firm like SERVPRO can restore your home and possessions to their pre-incident state.

The process of performing fire restoration in your Eagle Rock residence can eradicate soot, smoke, and water damage. Efficient restoration helps prevent aesthetic problems like discoloration of affected surfaces and serious issues like structural damage to the house. SERVPRO begins the fire repair services with a full risk survey and property assessment. Our fire repair process involves:

• Removal of burned materials
• Removal of smoke residues
• Water damage repair 
• Odor removal

The smoke damage from a fire is often difficult to eliminate because it can sink into materials and fabrics. This can leave your home with unappealing odors. Smoke can be free-floating or driven. Driven smoke is pressurized and propelled by fire's energy, and it tends to affect vertical surfaces. After it cools down, it becomes floating smoke, which is heavier than air and tends to settle on horizontal surfaces because it is cooler. Regardless of the kind of smoke that has ruined your property, SERVPRO has the equipment and expertise to remove the smoke smells and sights.

Our SERVPRO teams can use air scrubbers to clean and deodorize the affected areas. These machines are portable filtration systems that work by removing gases, particles and chemicals from the site. They use 3-stage filtration, which includes a carbon adsorption filter, two particulate filters, and an HEPA filter. They also have powerful blowers that pull high volumes of air through dirty filters.

Call SERVPRO of Eagle Rock / South Glendale at (323) 255-1000 when you need fire restoration services. We can make your fire damage seem, “Like it never even happened.”

The Importance of Hiring Water Restoration Companies in Glendale

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SERVPRO of Eagle Rock / South Glendale is ready to restore your water damaged property.

Water Repair Companies in Glendale Like SERVPRO Provide Effective Services 

Water intrusion incidents in homes commonly arise from burst water pipes and appliance malfunctions. It is critical to treat water damage with a great deal of attention. You can seek SERVPRO’s help to handle the water damage in your home.

As one of the major water restoration companies in Glendale, our water restoration technicians (WRT) can devise a repair plan based on the magnitude of the destruction. Our SERVPRO team can take your situation into account and make the water repair process less stressful from the beginning to the end. Our water repair services involve:

• Content inventory
• Infrared imaging to detect water and moisture
• Water extraction
• Drying

Content inventory

This procedure involves evaluating the contents that have sustained water damage. Our SERVPRO team separates the salvageable items from the unsalvageable ones.

Infrared imaging

Our technicians can use infrared cameras to inspect and monitor the moisture in affected building materials. These tools enable us to quickly evaluate the extent of humidity in a home when beginning the water restoration project. When we complete the project, these devices offer perfect documentation that the drying process was successful.

Water extraction 

We can use portable extractors to remove standing water from your residence. We can also attach stationary tools to extractors to remove water from the carpet and pad using the weight of the water damage technician standing on the device. Restorers connect a vacuum system to the device, and it pulls water through several tiny holes at the unit’s base.

Drying 

Our SERVPRO team can use indirect-fired furnaces to supply heat to the water-damaged areas. These devices are larger than electric heaters, and restorers place them outside a structure to dry affected materials. Diesel fuel creates the heat, and we duct the hot air into the building through a door or window. These units are useful for drying wet subfloors over crawl spaces and crawlspaces.

SERVPRO of Eagle Rock / South Glendale is committed to customer satisfaction when handling water damage. Call us any time at (323) 255-1000.

Eliminating Flood Damage In Glendale

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It is essential to address the situation as soon as possible after your home has sustained flood damage.

Eliminating Flood Damage Contaminants From a Glendale Home

According to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, flooding leads to more than $40 Billion in damages per year. The United States alone comprises 20% of this damage at an $8 billion annual average. Many areas of California may get only half or less of the 38" rainfall average, but flooding from the Los Angeles River can still affect your home.

If your Glendale home endures flood damage and needs an emergency response team, SERVPRO technicians are ready to extract moisture, sanitize your home, and preserve its contents 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. This SERVPRO team is also licensed to provide general and residential contracting services to restore your home (#999460), as well as mold remediation in the event of microbial growth due to floodwaters (#CMRC-82464).

What Makes Floodwaters Hazardous

Flooding presents a diverse array of risks for homeowners to avoid, in their homes and on the road, including:

• Damaged infrastructure, such as downed power lines
• Sewage and livestock waste
• Industrial by-products such as household cleaners, medical waste, and industrial chemicals
• Displaced rodents and insects
• Physical obstructions including lumber and vehicles

With that in mind, how can you protect yourself? The ideal solution is to stay out of the water. However, if you do have to cross through floodwaters, you can take precautions to minimize risk. These include wearing nonporous clothing like rubber boots and gloves, sterilizing wet clothes after use, and sanitizing any injuries, no matter how small, as soon as possible.

SERVPRO's Sanitation Tools & Techniques

SERVPRO techs may directly spray down surfaces with an EPA-registered disinfectant depending on the extent of flooding. If waters have receded and saturated walls and flooring, removing contaminants and porous materials that have absorbed floodwaters is a must for maintaining sanitary conditions. Sheetrock or drywall affected by flooding is typically cut out starting at twelve inches above water levels and is replaced during the reconstruction process.

SERVPRO of Eagle Rock / South Glendale saves structures and contents with mitigation that keeps it looking "Like it never even happened." Call (323) 255-1000 for service that starts within hours of your initial contact.

Where Can Eagle Rock Homeowners Turn for Fire Damage Restoration?

12/10/2021 (Permalink)

Fire damage includes smoke, soot, water, and burned and melted items. SERVPRO has the equipment and expertise to restore your property after a fire.

SERVPRO Provides Services in Eagle Rock for Fire and Smoke Damage and Restoration

Fire damage to your Eagle Rock property can affect your items as well as the home’s structure. In most cases, fire damage cleanup follows a pattern that includes the removal of soot and debris as well as eliminating the smell of smoke. Although it appears simple, fire restoration and remediation require the input of an expert group of people. Any time devoted to finding the best team for your needs is time well-spent.

In Eagle Rock, the expert fire damage team to meet your needs is SERVPRO. Our certified fire restoration technicians are ready to spring into action as soon as you reach our 24/7 hotline and inform us of your situation. Armed with the latest tools and techniques available to the industry, we arrive at your home and conduct an assessment of the damage. We develop a plan tailored to your needs and focus on minimizing your losses with the information in hand.  

Many of our SERVPRO clients worry about the effects of fire damage on their wood items, including cabinets, furniture, and floors. Removing fire and smoke residue is possible when using the correct tools such as mineral spirit and other EPA-approved cleaning solutions. We also employ agitation equipment to dislodge fire remnants and ease the cleaning process. Different methods we might use to return your home to pre-fire condition include:

• Ultrasonic cleaning
• Soda blasting
• Vacuuming 
• Thermal foggers and air scrubbers to remove odor molecules from the air

SERVPRO of Eagle Rock/ South Glendale continuously serves the community with the latest fire damage restoration. Call us at (323) 255-1000 and let our staff leave your home looking and feeling “Like it never even happened.”

How Can Glendale Properties Avoid Damage after Water Intrusion

12/10/2021 (Permalink)

Our emergency technicians are available 24/7 to help.

Hiring a Professional Water Damage Restoration Service Can Mitigate Damages. 

What does water restoration cover?

When water intrudes into your Glendale property, it can make the structure, structural components, and contents unsanitary. A lot of water loss recovery is achievable through targeted cleaning. Typical areas to focus the cleaning effort are walls, subfloors, and other restorable materials. SERVPRO technicians are trained to recognize and implement effective cleaning strategies for various materials commonly found in a household. We use professional products and advanced cleaning equipment to return your home to a good, sanitary condition following a water intrusion event. Our focus is on providing a speedy resolution to your water emergency.

Are carpets badly affected by water intrusions?

When performing water damage restoration in your Glendale home, our technicians' primary focus is to return the property to a sanitary state. Even a small amount of water on a carpet may require cleaning the entire component. Tiny micro-organisms can spread undetected, which is why we offer a comprehensive cleaning strategy to combat potential secondary damages from mold, bacteria, or viruses. Cleaning and deodorizing a carpet can vary in both methodology and products depending on the types of damage and fiber in the carpet construction. Where possible, SERVPRO technicians clean carpets in line with manufacturer instructions to minimize the potential for further damages. If manufacturer guidelines are not available, we can use our extensive materials and fiber knowledge to put an appropriate strategy using sensitive cleaning products to avoid causing harm.

How do carpet water damages differ?

• Inspect the carpet to determine whether dirt or soils are on the tips of fibers or pushed down to the roots as this can influence cleaning strategy
• Check whether fibers have become matted, resulting from foot traffic over the affected area. Carpets are up to 50% weaker when wet.
• Touch the carpet fibers to see whether they are sticky or stiff, as they can influence a cleaning approach's aggressiveness.

What types of cleaning are useful for carpets?

There is a range of cleaning methodologies and strategies for restoration. We stock our vans with a full range of carpet cleaning products, as this can often be an area of damage where the most soiling occurs due to water intrusion. We may bring typical products to a job site, such as carpet shampoos, preconditioners, and rinsing agents. Our equipment can vary from standard hot water extractors that use vacuums and heating elements to rotary machines and, in some cases, rotary jet extractors. This equipment can help return a carpet to its pre-damage condition without sourcing a replacement. 

What types of cleaning are used for water intrusion?

• Light soiling may require a hot water extraction followed by shampooing and bonnet cleaning.
• Medium levels of soiling may require implementing a deluxe preconditioning and rinsing agent on top of extraction and shampoo.
• Heavy soiling with long-term exposure requires both of the above and a rotary jet extractor and showcase cleaning strategy.

Do water restoration technicians fix contents?

Content cleaning is a vital part of our services. There may be apparent materials that need to be cleaned, such as direct liquid exposure from the water intrusion event. However, it is crucial to evaluate contents within the structure at large. Certain items, like wood furnishes, can become soiled due to the high humidity in the property. We can clean or polish these materials and identify other clothes, fabrics, photographs, and hangings. Usually, we can store these contents on-site or send some of them for wet and dry cleaning services. Clothes can often be machine washed and deodorized in large quantities to return them to a pre-damage condition. SERVPRO pays special attention to high-value items like pianos, artwork, or electronics to ensure losses are kept under control.

What do the content cleanings cover?

• Furnishings in the home as well as upholstery and draperies that may be adversely affected by a water intrusion event
• Individual items which include a wide variety from clothing to pottery and ornaments
• We endeavor to return your contents to their original position in the home after performing cleaning services to make water intrusion, "Like it never even happened."

When water intrusion occurs, it can lead to unsanitary conditions. Water harms the structure, structural components, and contents of your home. To ensure a full recovery, you can contact SERVPRO of Eagle Rock / South Glendale at (323) 255-1000.

Can Mold Remediation Be Needed During the Winter Months in Eagle Rock Commercial Properties?

11/24/2021 (Permalink)

Our techs can determine the size of the mold infestation and remediate the issue.

SERVPRO Technicians Tackle Mold Damage in Business Properties 365 Days Per Year

In Eagle Rock, the cooler temperatures during the winter months do not give any respite to the danger of a mold infestation. There can easily be a problem if a commercial structure has poor ventilation, unresolved leaks, and elevated humidity levels. 

SERVPRO techs can handle commercial mold remediation in Eagle Rock properties and diagnose the reason for the mold growth. The technicians frequently find mold inside insulation, which along with keeping cold air out of the building, can also harbor moisture that creates an ideal environment for mold colonies. 

The technicians will take multiple readings using infrared cameras, which show cooler or warmer areas behind walls and ceilings. Cooler regions are designated where probably collections of moisture reside. Equipment such as probes can locate water and possible mold colonies under flooring. Various devices allow the techs to rapidly scope properties rather than remove small sheetrock portions to inspect for potential mold growth. 

Once the size of the mold infestation gets determined and the technicians mitigate the issue within the structure, they can give tips for avoiding mold damage in the future: 

• Keep interior humidity below 60% if possible. 
• Install exhaust fans in employee/public restrooms
• SERVPRO offers deep cleaning services, take advantage of the carpet cleaning to avoid mold growth within the fibers, particularly around entrances and high traffic areas

Keeping the structure in good repair by having the roof and gutters inspected regularly. Ask the maintenance crew to report any signs of water damage they notice so small leaks can get addressed before turning into significant water and mold damage problems. 

Even though this area of the state does not usually have deep freeze cold temperatures, with the typical range being from the 60s in the day and 40s at night, mold growth can happen. Please feel free to call SERVPRO of Eagle Rock / South Glendale for any mold remediation services at (323) 255-1000. We will make it look "Like it never even happened."

Can High Heat Fires Present Extra Challenges for Glendale Fire Restoration?

11/17/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO is equipped to handle all types of smoke and soot damage. Call us today!

SERVPRO Techs Can Cleanup Any Size House Fire Damage in a Glendale Property

Fire damage in Glendale properties does not happen equally. Different materials burn at different heat levels and cause different types of residues. SERVPRO technicians have the training to recognize through the smoke damage left behind whether or not they are dealing with cleanup from high heat or lower heat blaze. 

Glendale home fire restoration after a high heat fire can deal with multiple issues during the cleanup process, such as: 

• Holes in floors from the fire burning through floor joists
• Temperatures can reach 1100 degrees Fahrenheit that bakes soot onto surfaces
• Roofing can be badly damaged when the fire occurs in the attic

The technicians make temporary repairs as needed, like tarping over holes in a roof or placing heavy boards over holes in the floor to make the worksite safe. Once the structure is safe to work within, the techs get to work on the home's contents and the building materials to restore as much as possible. 

When an article in the home gets covered in smoke damage, it is not necessarily headed for disposal with no hope of restoration. SERVPRO technicians have specific applications for the removal of baked-on soot residues. One of the most common tactics that the technicians use involves dry ice. This type of ice is made from cooled CO2 formed into pellets that are around minus 109 degrees Fahrenheit. The techs have the equipment to blast these pellets onto surfaces and work much like sand or soda blasting, but dry ice is gentler on surfaces. When the ice hits the soot-covered surface, it reverts to a gaseous state and evaporates, meaning no cleanup from the media used to remove the residues. 

SERVPRO of Eagle Rock / South Glendale at (323) 255-1000 handles fire restoration for Glendale properties. The trained, certified technicians bring years of experience and advanced technicians to make a post-fire property look "Like it never even happened."

Can Commercial Water Removal in Eagle Rock Properties Assist in Saving Paper Documents?

11/10/2021 (Permalink)

Don't let water interfere with your library. SERVPRO can handle all of your water damage restoration needs.

SERVPRO Technicians Have the Advanced Equipment and Training to Clean Up Water Damage and Dry Eagle Rock Properties

While many businesses in Eagle Rock store essential records and documents digitally or use cloud storage, many record types also need to be in a paper format. When water damage occurs, it is vital to save these documents from deterioration due to moisture. 

Eagle Rock business owners who promptly begin commercial water removal in their buildings tend to have the best outcome. The water extraction in the business continues after the pumps and other types of equipment have stopped. SERVPRO uses its drying equipment to continue the process. Air movers are valuable because of their ability to deliver high-velocity airflow and force embedded moisture to rise. Dehumidifiers capture this airborne water vapor and port it off-site. It is not unusual for SERVPRO technicians to deploy multiple units around documents exposed to moisture to ensure they dry completely. One of the most commonly used types is the refrigerant dehumidifier. 

• This device pulls moisture from the air using condensation
• It uses the flow of air forced over refrigerated coils
• The condensed water removed from the air collects in a tray that either gets drained or machine-pumped off-site

One of the key elements for this type of dehumidifier to work well is the temperature at which it is placed. The job site needs to be over 50-degrees Fahrenheit. Along with paper products, this type of dehumidification unit works well on porous surfaces such as carpet, padding, and sheetrock. When the temperature is below 50-degrees, the technicians rely on desiccant dehumidifiers. This device uses airflow over silica gel that attracts and captures water vapor. It is ideal for use on hardwood floors and other dense materials. 

SERVPRO of Eagle Rock / South Glendale at (323) 255-1000 supports Eagle Rock businesses for all types of water removal and restoration services, including both structure and contents

We Just Had Flooding From a Storm in Eagle Rock. How Can I Clean it Up?

10/25/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO IICRC certified technicians have the equipment and knowledge for any size storm and flood damage restoration service needed for your home.

Flood Damage is No Match for our Skilled Team at SERVPRO; call Us to Restore Your Eagle Rock Home!

During or after a storm in Eagle Rock, flooding can send water throughout your interior in several ways. Water could breach the roof, come into openings at doorways, or push through your main level. It is imperative you seek the assistance you need fast to stop the water from migrating into other areas. This is where our team at SERVPRO can spring into action once you call to deploy a crew to your property.

What Determines the Level of Damage with Flooding?

If flood damage in Eagle Rock is present after a storm, there are several ways that it may impact your property. These factors generally include:

• Any access points where the water made its way inside
• The total volume of the water involved in your flood damage
• The length of time that your property and belongings have been saturated or submerged

Looking at all of these factors, it is easy to see why proper assessment of the incident is imperative. This allows our skilled water restoration technicians (WRT) to formulate the best strategy for safely and efficiently removing water and facilitating the drying process within your Eagle Rock home.

What Has the Biggest Impact on My Home During a Flooding Incident?

While each flood incident remains unique, the water volume and how long it remains in the home play a significant role in the level of damage. This is why our skilled crew works as diligently as possible to extract standing floodwater, thus helping to minimize impact wherever possible. Immediate water extraction may not always be possible, which is why we do a thorough evaluation to determine the best measures to take. Some of the reasons that extraction could get delayed include:

•   Floodwater located outside your home has yet to recede
•   The potential for causing additional damage when starting too soon
•   Issues with finding the right point of disposal 

There are times when the removal of stormwater or flooding can have harmful effects. For example, if your home happens to have a basement, removing water too quickly can destabilize the walls of the foundation.

The removal of interior water before the area surrounding your home sees a recession of floodwater may not be feasible. The last thing any homeowner wants is for water to begin seeping back inside. In some situations, it is better to wait so that the groundwater outside has the chance to recede before extraction begins. Our skilled IICRC-certified technicians at SERVPRO know how to navigate all possible obstacles that might be in the way. For example, if the water outside has yet to recede, we take other measures to pack out your belongings from the damaged zone to keep them safe from water saturation.

How Long will Flood Removal Take?

There is no such thing as a cookie-cutter guideline for water extraction during or after a flood because each situation presents differently. Our trained crew has the experience, and we know how to adapt to provide you with the most realistic time estimate possible. We take into consideration a variety of factors, including:

•   All water intrusion points
•   The size of your property
•   Extraction equipment efficiency
•   The contents within your home

The larger your property or, the more rooms you have, the more potential for water migration. Additionally, significant contents like appliances or bulky furniture may hamper movement during the removal process, which might delay your extraction.

Why Do I Need SERVPRO for Flood Water Removal?

Our level of preparedness for flood damage situations is unparalleled. We have worked on countless flooding incidents and a variety of water damage jobs that have given us the experience necessary to get your job done as quickly and efficiently as possible. Our skilled crew knows the best ways to tackle a variety of tasks that could pop during the restoration. We know the proper steps to avoid them while also eliminating unnecessary delays.

• Our crews come equipped with a range of extraction equipment to handle any water extraction challenges.
• We can remove high volumes of water and detect hidden areas of moisture that could harbor mold growth.
• Standard equipment on our Green Fleet includes specialized cavity extractors like our Injectidry system as well as truck-mounted extractors with the ability to pull hundreds to thousands of gallons of water from your home.

In some instances, controlled demolition is necessary to ensure all damaged building materials get removed from your home. Flood cuts may be made several inches above the waterline, or vent holes get punched into the walls to allow water to escape the cavity for adequate drying. All of this gets wrapped up with new materials for a finished look, and your entire interior is thoroughly cleaned, sanitized, and deodorized to make it like new again.

To have a crew deployed to your home to assess flood damage, call SERVPRO of Eagle Rock/South Glendale today at (323) 255-1000.

Do I Need Water Removal Services in Glendale? Can I Contact The Experts at SERVPRO?

10/18/2021 (Permalink)

Water damage restoration services by SERVPRO are top-notch. We will be on-site within 4 hours of the initial call.

We Have Expert Solutions to Help With Your Water Damage In Glendale.

After the removal of pooling water, what is left behind can be unpleasant to look at or even release bad smells. Getting rid of staining and soiling can go beyond the scope of household cleaning products, in which case you need professional help. We have built our reputation on the removal, remediation, and cleanup of water all over the United States. We stick to a few simple principles that have served us well.

The infrastructure of the home usually takes on the immediate impact of water damage in Glendale properties. Subfloor mats that become saturated with moisture can quickly become hotbeds for bacteria and fungi. Equally, wall cavities or furniture fittings can take on moisture undetected to the naked eye causing long-term problems. SERVPRO are experts at spotting potential problem areas that may have slipped your notice.

Why Should I Choose SERVPRO For My Glendale Damage?

As a local company, we can provide qualified water technicians reducing call out times. As a national franchise, we are able to mobilize state-of-the-art equipment to help rehabilitate your property and possessions. One of the most critical methods in restoring water damages is allowing airflow into wall cavities. Properties that take on moisture in pockets with minimal airflow can quickly become stagnant and produce unwanted smells or appearances.

SERVPRO can bring injectidry systems to your property to remove moisture that may be stagnating in wall cavities. These advanced equipment use a series of injectors spaced four inches apart to blast hot air rapidly into cavities or underneath fittings and dry them. One of the benefits of injectidry systems is that they remove the need to replace large sections of drywall. In most cases, sheetrock can be thoroughly dried using this equipment rather than having to be removed or replaced.

The discoloration is a common side effect of paintwork that is exposed to excessive amounts of water for a prolonged period. SERVPRO can repaint the affected area using an antimicrobial base layer. Applying antimicrobial treatments to carpets, paintwork, or possessions is an essential part of the water remediation. Doing so can significantly reduce the risk of secondary damages and expenses caused by mold or mildew growth.

A professional solution is best left to the water damage experts. Contact SERVPRO of Eagle Rock / South Glendale at (323) 255-1000 for assistance.

Basement Flood Damage in a Glendale Home Threatens the Whole Home

10/11/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO techs are trained and experienced in all phases of storm damage remediation. Call now for the help you need.

Timely Flood Restoration Helps Glendale Homeowners Mitigate their Loss

Glendale homeowners need to be on their toes as far as weather events go. Extreme drought has its consequences, but storms can also cause severe water damage. Whether stormwater seeps through a window or exhibits a ceiling leak, getting rid of it and cleaning up in its wake is very important to preserve your home. Calling a professional water restoration team is the first step in assessing the damage and initiating a successful water restoration job.

In Glendale, let flood damage be a thing of the past by enlisting our help. At SERVPRO, we are proud to bring the latest technology to our jobs and the latest techniques in water damage and restoration. When you call our 24/7 line, you can expect a crew of certified technicians to apply their expertise and resolve the specific needs of your home. Water extraction, cleaning, and deodorizing are all within our scope of work, and it starts by finding hidden pockets of water. To control moisture levels, we make decisions based on the readings provided by the following-

• Infrared moisture meters
• Thermal imaging 
• Traditional moisture sensors

The information we glean from these devices helps us determine which tools to use, including submersible pumps and wand extractors. It also helps us preserve hardwood flooring by identifying where problem areas lie and controlling possible buckling due to excess humidity. Through the process, our SERVPRO crew can also perform repairs, including drywall replacement and carpet removal.

Our team at SERVPRO of Eagle Rock/ South Glendale is ready to help as soon as a disaster happens. Call us at (323) 255-1000 and let us leave your home “Like it never even happened.”

How Can I Restore My Glendale Home After Fire Damage?

9/30/2021 (Permalink)

The situation can feel quite overwhelming when your home is affected by fire damage. Contact SERVPRO for effective remediation services.

Bring In SERVPRO To Return Your Glendale Home To Its Original Condition

Why Are Fire Odors So Bad When The Physical Damage Looks To Be Minor?

A common issue with fire damage restoration in Glendale homes is odor control. SERVPRO response teams know that even a small amount of smoke can leave pungent, and difficult to remove, odors in the furniture, clothing, and even structure of each home. 

Where Do Response Teams Begin?

We begin restoration efforts by removing the residues left behind by the smoke and material burned in your Glendale fire. Our tools include the following:

• Brushes – For dry, powdery residues, technicians use soft-bristled brushes to wipe them off surfaces. They use stiff-bristled brushes to break up wet, thicker residues. The stiff-bristled brushes are especially useful on brick, concrete, and stone surfaces. 
• Vacuums – Paired with a special filter, they can trap the smallest bit of residue for removal from the home. Technicians use them on carpets and hard surfaces like tabletops.
• Cleaners – Technicians use cleaners to help soften, and loosen residue layers for easier removal. Our inventory includes agents designed for every surface from recliners to fireplaces. 

Does This Remove All of The Odors?

Not all, but it does eliminate the source of most of them. For very strong odors trapped in surfaces, SERVPRO technicians may use a more pleasant, covering smell to mask the odor until it fades. Where the odor deeply penetrated structural material like drywall or wood framing, it may be necessary to replace them. For curtains and upholstered furniture, we also have access to an extensive number of chemical agents designed to lift odor-causing particles out of those surfaces. 

For more information on what SERVPRO of Eagle Rock / South Glendale can do for your home, or to schedule a service call to your home, contact our office today at (323) 255-1000. We are here for you.

Yellowing Ceiling Tiles Could be a Sign of Commercial Water Damage in your Glendale Offices

9/24/2021 (Permalink)

Call SERVPRO's professionals for assistance with any level of water damage remediation.

Professional Commercial Water Damage Restoration You Can Count On

A building manager is responsible for providing safe, secure, and sanitary conditions for multiple businesses at any one time. These large buildings typically use much power throughout the year, providing air-conditioning and central heating, which networks throughout the building via heating ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems. The constant transference of temperature can lead to condensation or dripping of HVAC ducts, which in turn can present a water emergency. 

Offices with commercial water damage in Glendale can contact us to arrange for a professional restoration. SERVPRO has strong bonds with many commercial clients who require cleaning, restoration, or inspection services. Our approach is transparent and accountable, with a full digital inventory providing a record of all work that we complete. We can pass these inventories on to you, the building manager, or your insurer for accounts and claims. 

Building Materials After Water Damage

Common building materials in office blocks feature synthetic carpets and acoustical ceilings. Acoustical ceilings are porous and can absorb moisture quickly, suffering discoloration as a result. SERVPRO technicians can remove acoustical ceiling tiles to allow air to ventilate above the gridlines. This step is crucial to removing the source of moisture and ensuring that there is not a recurring issue. Acoustical ceiling grids are typically cheaper to replace than they are to dry, so, after careful inspection of damages, SERVPRO technicians can replace ceiling tiles to ensure a preloss restoration. 

Synthetic carpets, like those found commonly in offices, are thin and can be up to 50% weaker when wet. SERVPRO recommends that carpets receive professional cleaning every six to twelve months to remove day to day exposure to dust, grime, and footfall. However, a wet carpet can be effectively dried using light extraction wands, which are less likely to damage the carpet than more substantial extraction tools. We can use these wands to distribute pre-cleaning conditions as well to contain both odor or discoloration. 

If you notice discoloration or yellowing of ceilings in your office, contact SERVPRO of Eagle Rock / South Glendale at (323) 255-1000 now.

How Can I Restore My Glendale Home After A Flood?

9/21/2021 (Permalink)

Storms can bring flooding and water damage. The professionals at SERVPRO are always on call to handle your water damage restoration needs.

Hire SERVPRO Restoration Teams to Clean and Restore Your Glendale Home

Every Glendale home suffers after a disaster of any kind. Flooding, though, continues to cause problems until all of the water and the soaked, damaged property is removed from the home.

All SERVPRO has to do is Pump Out the Water, Right?

No, stopping Glendale flood damage only starts with water removal. SERVPRO technicians use the latest equipment available to rapidly pump out flooding from your home, but that won’t eliminate every threat. Our team members also draw water out of personal and structural property like sofas and wall panels, dispose of items too damaged for restoration, and spray every affected surface with an antibacterial agent to reduce threats and stop mold growth.

How Do You Get Water Out of Walls?

For paneling, technicians use the following devices to remove trapped moisture:

• Air movers that generate a warm airflow which carefully pushes moisture out into the air without cracking or splitting drywall and other panels.
• Fans to draw the cool, moisture-filled air away from affected rooms, which speeds up the natural evaporation rate.
• Dehumidifiers to pull water out of the air, which increases the efficiency of the other devices.

Our restoration teams also use these devices to dry out sofas and other furniture. Team members place each piece on blocks or pallets and use the fans to increase air circulation all around them.

Why Is Flood Water a Risk?

Water that flows in from outside carries soil and other contaminants. SERVPRO technicians spray every surface affected by the flood to neutralize bacteria. This action, along with removing the water, also helps to reduce the possibility of mold growing inside your home, causing another disaster as we eliminate the first one.

Call SERVPRO of Eagle Rock / South Glendale today at (323) 255-1000 to get started on removing flood water. We are here to help you return your residence into your home once again.

Mold Remediation Companies in Eagle Rock

9/16/2021 (Permalink)

If your property is overtaken by mold you need to call the professionals. Call SERVPRO today for remediation assistance.

Mold Remediation Companies Like SERVPRO of Eagle Rock / South Glendale Saves Eagle Rock Homes

Many homeowners don't realize that mold can be more menacing than merely an aesthetic problem. Apart from the much-talked-about health effects, mold can also cause structural damage to your home, especially if it is not brought under control. Hiring mold remediation companies like SERVPRO can save your Eagle Rock home from the damaging effects of mold. 

Mold remediation companies in Eagle Rock like SERVPRO can conduct mold inspections, remediations, and cleanup to prevent the problem from getting out of control. If mold is left unmitigated, it can spread easily throughout the building, causing serious damage to the structure itself and the contents. As mold feeds on organic matter, an infestation can start to rot the structural components of the building, such as wood and insulation. Mold spores can also get into the HVAC system and spread all over your home within a matter of days.  

Why Hiring SERVPRO Mold Specialists of Eagle Rock is a good idea? 

Trying to remove mold by yourself can cause more damage than benefits. It pays to hire professional mold specialists from SERVPRO as they can-

• Discover all the mold in your home: Not all mold in your home is visible; professionals can easily spot it using their experience and equipment. 
• Prevent mold from spreading: SERVPRO professionals prevent the spread of mold spores by carefully eliminating the affected material and effectively containing the damage using containment barriers. 
• Identify and eliminate the source of mold problem: High moisture content is the biggest contributing factor for mold growth. SERVPRO techs can address this issue and prevent mold from recurring in the future. 

Call SERVPRO of Eagle Rock / South Glendale at (323) 255-1000 for any mold-related queries.  

How Do I Keep My Glendale Dance Studio Open After A Commercial Water Damage?

8/26/2021 (Permalink)

When your business suffers water damage, you want experts on the job! Call SERVPRO for immediate assistance.

SERVPRO Will Effectively Remediate Your Business from Water Damage.

Supporting the youth in the Glendale area by helping them engage in activities that develop their bodies and minds in positive directions improves our community in many ways. Your dance studio is one of many facilities that helps our younger generation grow. We know you want to provide your services within a risk-free building where your patrons, regardless of their age, can concentrate on learning.

SERVPRO assists businesses keep their doors open with fewer interruptions after commercial water damage in Glendale takes its toll. Our fast and efficient teams work with you to make this possible, from start to finish. We want you to keep your customers happy. We do this by paying attention to your concerns regarding how the damage affects areas typically in use and then working with you to find workable solutions.

Uncovering the source of the water that caused the damage in the first place helps prevent such situations from becoming ongoing problems for you. We use state-of-the-art moisture detection devices, including infrared technology, to determine these locations. We then discuss the available options with you and help you decide your best course of action to sufficiently prevent the problem again.

Our SERVPRO Team is Trained and Well Equipped for Your Glendale Water Damage

Our crews are skilled in drying out hardwood floors, so they dry without cupping or curling. Heated mats placed on your floors help pull damaging moisture out from within the structures quickly. These mats have extraction tanks to gather this moisture, so it never ends up back in the air again. Fans that force concentrated air onto walls, or within them via flexible tubes, dry these structures out efficiently.

Leaks can cause water damage throughout your business and make these places unsafe. Ceiling tiles or other materials can slowly disintegrate in dressing areas, bathrooms, and offices. This can happen after leaks develop in your roof or a toilet begins leaking or overflows. Above cupboards might also show signs of problems caused by water from faulty exterior siding that permits rainwater to seep inside.

No matter how extensive water damage becomes inside your facility, SERVPRO can handle your restoration needs. Our technicians are certified by the IICRC in Water Damage Restoration (WRT) and other specialties. Removing only damaged materials and cleaning other items helps maintain a lower restoration bill for our customers. Cleaning areas of debris once we finish keeps the entire building free of the harmful litter that might get tracked from one location to another.

SERVPRO of Eagle Rock / South Glendale helps businesses stay functional with fewer door-closing interruptions when water damage situations arise. Contact us whenever your business needs professional restoration services. Our number is (323) 255-1000, and we answer calls 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

Fire Damage In Glendale Often Requires Cleaning Appliances

8/20/2021 (Permalink)

You need a team you can trust after a fire strikes in your home. Call SERVPRO right away.

A Kitchen Fire Can Take Over, Let us Help You Get Back to Your Glendale Kitchen.

The majority of fires, even those that start in the Glendale region, are caused due to accidents while cooking. For example, leaving items on the stove unattended is a major cause of residential fire damage in the United States. When items you are cooking get too hot, they can create problems with smoke or cause an inferno to ignite.

If an item you are cooking burns in your kitchen, the smoke alone can cause several major issues. During fire damage losses in Glendale, smoke residue cleanup can be a significant part of the restoration process. Whenever a professional mitigation company such as SERVPRO arrives at your property, we first start assessing the problems that were created near the source. If the blaze was large, we could test your building materials like your cabinets for charring to see if we can refinish and clean them or if they have to be removed and replaced. During minor burns, we test clean affected surfaces to figure out how much soot residue cleanup is required.

What Happens to My Glendale Appliances After Fire Damage? 

During blazes in the kitchen, one item that gets affected by either charring from heat or excessive residues are your appliances. Especially since appliances like your refrigerator and freezer have cooler surfaces, smoke residues can often stick to these items first. Whenever working towards cleaning your kitchen appliances, our SERVPRO technicians use specialized products and techniques to restore these particular contents.

Most appliances are constructed out of hard non-porous materials such as metal, plastic, and glass. Usually, when cleaning these surfaces, we use water-based detergents like a wall and all-surface or a glass cleaner. In cases where soot is thick and has adhered well to the affected surfaces, we can add to the strength of the detergent by adding alkalinity to the cleaning solution. We can accomplish this by adding an industrial cleaner or Fire Star to the wall and all-surface water-based detergent.

In some situations, the electrical components could have also been affected by soot residues. When this occurs, we unplug the device and clean all of the electrical plugs and wires. Before we plug the appliances back in, we get them inspected by a certified appliance technician.

If you ever suffer from even light smoke damage inside your home after something burns, it is wise to call in the professionals. Call SERVPRO of Eagle Rock / South Glendale at (323) 255-1000 because We're Faster To Any Size Disaster.