Storm Flood Damage Agoura

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Is My Home Safe to Reoccupy After a Storm Floods?

To Restore Your Agoura Home After a Flood, Call SERVPRO

Why is Cleaning My Home After a Flood So Important?

When the flooding is stormwater, flood damage in Agoura has the additional problem of contaminants (soil, insecticides, etc,) that got into the water before it entered your home. SERVPRO Response Teams train extensively to remove them from your home.

What Do Response Teams Use To Clean My Home?

They use an extensive inventory of cleaning agents that not only remove dirt and grime but also kill most harmful bacteria and other contaminants that can make residents and pets sick, as well as ruin property. Most of our cleaners fall into three categories:

·         Antimicrobials are used against contaminants to prevent their development or to limit or stop bacterial and fungal growth (fungistats for example). Included also are disinfectants, germicides, sporicides, and virucides.

·         Disinfectants are antimicrobials that destroy about 99 percent of organisms on contact but they may not affect many types of bacteria or fungi. Examples include alcohol, chlorines, and formaldehyde.

·         Sanitizers decrease microbial numbers to acceptable levels. Sanitizers are short-lived though, and microbes could grow back again under the right conditions.

How Do I Know SERVPRO Safely Uses These Chemicals?

SERVPRO Response Teams train to meet all EPA requirements for safe application of all cleaning agents. That means we rigidly follow guidelines and labeling: 

·         Stay in full accordance with the product labeling in terms of application, dilution ratios, and storage.

·         Use methods that allow for full physical contact of the cleaning agents with all contaminated materials and surfaces.

·         Allow sufficient dwell time for the solution to be effective. Maintain the most effective temperature and pH levels for each cleaning agent.

·         Fully apply cleaners to the subfloor, tack strips, bottom plates, and walls to discourage microbial growth and the accompanying development of odors.

To schedule a response team to arrive at your home here or in Agoura Hills, contact SERVPRO of Agoura / Calabasas / Hidden Hills at (818) 991-6292 today.

Commercial Fire Damage Restoration Randolph

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Where Do Business Owners Go for Professional Restoration After a Fire?

Randolph Business Owners Can Call SERVPRO for Quick, Skillful Restoration

Why Is SERVPRO The Better Choice?

No matter how small or large the damage, SERVPRO can restore and repair Randolph businesses. For a small, clothing boutique, we send in a team of Fire & Smoke Restoration Technicians (FSRTs) tailored for the operation. For a factory or warehouse fire, we make use of our Large Loss Recovery Team to take on the worst when it comes to industrial fires.

Where Do the Teams Begin?

For Commercial fire damage restoration, everything starts with a thorough inspection. It allows us to move quickly into cleaning out debris from the fire and begin the process needed to restore area businesses. Here are some of the key steps we take:

·         Initial Services – Teams cover or block openings into the business with plywood or plastic and canvas sheets to prevent further damage from the elements and reduces loss from vandalism and looting.

·         Scope – Team leaders determine what tasks are needed, to include the tools, cleaning agents, and labor costs to complete each task.

·         Set-Up – After getting approval from the owner, teams set up the equipment needed to clear the air and clean affected surfaces. This step is also where we begin demolition of the property too damaged for restoration.

Is That Everything SERVPRO Does for My Business?

No, there are other steps in the process to ensure the owner stays informed throughout each task. There are other actions our teams take as well, but they depend on factors such as what burned in the fire, and if the structure needs repair before any other action can be safely taken. Our goal is to provide not just a clean environment, but also a safe one, ready for employees and customers again.

To begin restoration of your business here or in Mendham, SERVPRO of Southwest Morris County is here for you. Call us today at (973) 895-5000 to schedule a service visit.

SERVPRO Animal Feces Cleanup Merrimack

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One of the attractions for visitors to New Hampshire is the variety of woods and wildlife throughout the state. For Merrimack homeowners, that same wildlife can cost them a lot if it gets into their home and tries to make it theirs as well.

Much of the damage is not physical destruction from chewing or nesting in Merrimack homes. Animal feces cleanup takes a large share of the hours a SERVPRO crew puts into the task. It also can result in the lion share of the costs.

If an animal nests in an attic, then it is a fairly simple matter to call animal control to have it removed. If caught quickly, then the rodent or other creature has not had time to foul it with urine or feces. Unfortunately, homeowners don’t usually realize there is a problem until a new generation of pests is born in the insulation.

By this point, enough feces and urine have been dropped inside the attic to infest the insulation. The animal waste compresses the insulation, reducing the capability of it to keep the home cool in the summer.  That means higher utility bills.

There is also the health concern for owners and residents. The Hantavirus can be present in rodent waste which causes lung damage and muscle aches. Histoplasmosis is another respiratory infection found in bat and bird feces that can be just as dangerous.

To remove these threats to our fellow residents and homeowners, our technicians start with disinfection. As they enter the attic, they spray an anti-bacterial agent across all surfaces to kill viruses. If there is a large number of feces and urine, each technician wears a breathing mask, rubber boots, and may put on a protective suit if needed.

Next, they use a commercial vacuum attached to a long hose and a sealed bag to draw the contaminated insulation outside the home. Once technicians remove the majority of the insulation and feces, they go over the entire attic with long-handled scrapers to remove every trace of the material. When they remove all the material, they spray down the attic surfaces again with the anti-bacterial agent to kill any remaining threats.

At SERVPRO of Merrimack, our goal is to put you back inside your home the moment it is safe. If you can hear the steps of little critters overhead, call us today at (603) 262-9293 for an inspection. We are here for you.