Rapid Water Cleanup for Rockaway Park Manufacturing Facilities

5/11/2023 (Permalink)

For fast and efficient service call SERVPRO.

Water Cleanup Starts with Extraction

With much waterfront access on the peninsula's north and south, all Rockaways feature manufacturing facilities and warehouses. When flooding or water damage impacts these structures, Large Loss professionals must work fast to get your doors back open and production back to normal. Extraction is critical in managing the pressing threat of water damage in these sprawling commercial structures, so SERVPRO professionals work fast to regulate pooling water with immediate extraction. 

Effective Water Removal Solutions for Warehouses

Starting water cleanup for Rockaway Park businesses like warehouses focuses first on clearing surface water. Our fast action can protect wares and machinery from water exposure with the proper removal approach. Our SERVPRO team breaks up the water removal process into three stages based on the water threat present:

• Engine-Driven Extraction – The most potent extraction device in our inventory, this device is capable of massive water movement and managing possible solids and debris caught in standing water.

• Interior Extraction – Extraction then shifts to using mobile units like trash pumps and wet vacuums. Combined, these can manage most of the collected water that the truck-mount extractor could not remove.

• Squeegee Wands – Finishing the water removal on smooth, concrete surfaces uses more than mops and towels. Squeegee wands work with wet vacs and pumps, corralling the remaining water puddling on floors and collecting it.

Moving Forward After Effective Extraction

Removing the surface water is rarely the extent of the effort needed to clean up after flooding or water damage in a warehouse. We have practical drying tools like air movers, dehumidifiers, commercial-grade heaters, trailered generators, and more to help. Our experienced technicians rapidly transition from mitigation to restoration to meet the urgent timeline of commercial recovery. 

Water spreading along the floors of your warehouse can threaten your business and slow down production or stop it entirely. With our fast response and experience with effective extraction and post-water damage cleanup, we can get you back in business fast. Give SERVPRO of The Rockaways, Coney Island, a call when disaster strikes at (718) 400-9051.

How Fire Damage Affects Rockaway Park Homes and Businesses

4/13/2023 (Permalink)

SERVPRO vanquishes smoke odors when restoring Rockaway Park homes after a fire.

SERVPRO Overcomes Fire Damage Threats

Thousands of residents depend on our restoration team for our prompt response and experience with the damage their homes might face after disasters like fires. As destructive as these emergencies might initially appear, our comprehensive recovery solutions can help with all aspects, from emergency repairs and mitigation to soot removal and deodorization.

The Importance of Early Action

One of the most important aspects of restoring fire damage to Rockaway Park homes and businesses is the prompt response of professionals. Our team's early actions can prove critical in creating a fast turnaround against threats to the contents of your home and structural integrity. We have multiple emergency services that can begin as soon as our team arrives.

Reducing Airborne Contamination

Air quality is an important goal for fire restoration specialists working in your home. Not only can this create a volatile environment that endangers professionals working to clean the house, but air quality is also a substantial concern in returning your residence to its original condition. The HVAC system can contain much of the smoke damage moving through the structure, as these systems are usually operational when the fires begin. We use HEPA filtration products and air duct cleaning to address these issues.

How SERVPRO Removes Soot

Smoke damage is one of the more formidable obstacles for fire restoration professionals. We understand the importance of eliminating soil deposits on surfaces before permanent damage results. Because the severity of these soils can vary significantly, different approaches will be necessary to remove soot fully and overcome its impact on your house. Some of these include:

• Dissolving Residues- Solvents are important in removing soot and smoke residues from surfaces. These powerful products dissolve particles on the surface to make wet cleaning possible.
• Alkaline Detergents - Soot is a corrosive substance on surfaces, making it likely to destroy the finish of a substrate if exposure lasts longer than it should. We have alkaline cleaners that can balance the pH of acidic soot particles and make cleaning easier.
• Cleaning with Abrasives - Surface cleaning does not always work, however. We have robust and effective solutions for removing thick residues from textiles, including media blasting.
• Demolition - If other tactics do not work for removing soot, we also have the advantage of a general contractor license to complete controlled demolition. Ruined materials should be removed quickly to avoid cross-contamination with nearby surfaces that can be salvaged.

Lingering Odors After Fire Damage

There is no mistaking the odor that a fire can leave behind. The combustion of materials alone creates a volatile environment that makes comfortable living difficult for your family. Even a small grease fire rapidly contained in the kitchen can create strong odors that must be overcome.

We have several deodorization tactics beginning with foggers and hydroxyl generators. Using pairing agents to combine with odor molecules in the environment, we can rapidly neutralize strong smells that impact your home. We also have helpful tactics to address imaginary smells (phantosmia) that homeowners believe they sense after experiencing a fire.

A fire in your home or business can be destructive and ruinous. We have experienced professionals available to help. Count on our SERVPRO of The Rockaways, Coney Island team for a prompt response with the necessary personnel and proprietary equipment to get life back to normal after fire damage disasters. Call us today at (718) 400-9051.

SERVPRO Helps Rockaway Park Homes Overcome Water Damage

4/13/2023 (Permalink)

SERVPRO is always Here to Help our Rockaway Park neighbors to restore their water damaged properties.

Steps To Overcome Water Damage

Water damage recovery service calls make up a large percentage of the work we do throughout the year. Homes experience multiple types of disasters in this area, allowing water to move rapidly from the source throughout the house. Professionals like ours understand that every situation is different, so we arrive with hundreds of drying tools to match the specific conditions of your home for efficient and effective cleanup. Some of the common types of disasters that could impact your home include:

• Burst pipes
• Leaks
• Appliance failures
• Spills
• Flooding

 Qualified SERVPRO Technicians to Help

Water damage in Rockaway Park must be handled fast. Most DIY cleanup and recovery are not ideal for damaging disasters in your residence, specifically because surface cleaning only sometimes addresses the entire issue. You must often lean on the experience and accreditations of professional restorers like our team to help. We are WRT-Certified through the IICRC. With 24/7 availability from our centrally located facility, we can quickly reach properties throughout The Rockaways and Coney Island.

Rapid Mitigation Solutions

Our professionals need to work fast to determine the pressing concerns after we arrive. Mitigation is meant to regulate conditions that could make restoration more complicated or create an unsafe environment for your family. Our emergency services focus on several areas where we can help, often focusing first on removing any standing water that might be present in the house. It is challenging to determine the extent of damage to the rest of the property without first addressing hindrances to a proper inspection.

Extraction and Water Removal Services

Various extraction tools will be necessary to address the water standing in several areas of the house. Severe water pooling will require our most powerful removal equipment. A truck-mount extractor, self-power sourced with gas or diesel fuel, is part of our Green Fleet of service vehicles. More manageable conditions can fall under our inventory's capable equipment, like pumps and vacuums. We also utilize attachments and accessories for wet vacuums, such as light wands and squeegee wands, to provide the finishing touches on surface water damage.

Caring for the Contents of Your Home

Under the right conditions, it will take little time for your personal belongings and treasured possessions to become permanently ruined by water exposure. It is a priority of our restoration team to work in the early stages to relocate at-risk items to a safer location or create a staging area for on-site cleaning and recovery. Our content claims service can also help insurance companies to keep track of loss and our efforts to salvage what can be cleaned.

Needed Drying Equipment

Any water damage situation involving your home requires some degree of drying. While the specifics of this need will vary from property to property, the underlying requirements of evaporation and humidity control remain the same. Some of the common approaches for our efficient drying process include:

• Centrifugal Movers – Powerful blowers force air against wet materials to directly dry these installed elements as rapidly as possible.
• Dehumidification Units – Where air movers work to create evaporation and force moisture into the air, dehumidifiers regulate this humidity to continue the drying process. Two dehumidification units come into our process: desiccants and low-grain refrigerant options.
• Drying Mats – Flooring like hardwood can be complicated to dry. Mats remove moisture through capillary suction, often preserving these planks from permanent damage.

You do not have to let water damage destroy your home. Count on the fast response of our SERVPRO of The Rockaways, Coney Island team to help. We are available 24/7 at (718) 400-9051.

Removing Mold Damage from Rockaway Park Homes

4/13/2023 (Permalink)

Trust SERVPRO for mold cleanup and remediation in Rockaway Park. We restore your property, "Like it never even happened."

SERVPRO Helps Homeowners Through Mold Damage

When mold damage exceeds 10 square feet in the affected area, the EPA and other trusted sources state that professional remediation services are necessary. The suspicion of mold can be enough to contact an inspection company to verify and confirm the presence of microbial colonies. This team ultimately directs professionals like ours on the work necessary to return your property to its original conditions based on their assessment.

Understanding the Truth About Microbial Damage

There is much bad information about mold damage in Rockaway Park properties. You can convince yourself that the situation is not as bad as it seems or that rapid remediation is unnecessary. Debunking some of the myths about mold can help you to appreciate the severity of these situations and why quick action is your best option to protect your property and those exposed.

• Can Anyone Fully Remove Mold?

One significant area of misinformation is the complete removal of mold. Spores are part of every environment in our household and, in most cases, pose no threat to your home or family. Only when moist conditions are favorable to colonization does mold removal often need to occur.

• Will Mold Resolve Itself? 

Mold will not resolve itself and often becomes a worsening scenario for your household until remediation gets underway.

• Is DIY Remediation Possible?

It is only recommended to attempt to clean up a very small surface area of no more than 10 square feet. Beyond this, the situation could be much worse than you might see. Our IICRC-certified technicians can get the job done right.

The Earliest Stages of Mold Damage Recovery

Before beginning the necessary remediation and cleanup of affected materials in your home, we must perform initial actions to expedite this restoration process. This mitigation serves as an accelerant for the recovery of the house and a safeguard to prevent the situation from worsening.

• Containment – Actions taken to stop the spread of mold spores and migrating organisms.
• Evaluating the Structural Damage – Assessing the condition of hosting materials to determine if they are salvageable through cleanup and drying.
• Finding the Water Source – We seek out the source of moisture damage to offer needed repairs or sealing services.

Removing Mold Damage

When it comes to removing the mold that has been found in your home, several approaches can accomplish this. Our decision in how we approach mold removal varies based on our assessments of material salvageability and the severity of the mold infestation. While superficial cleaning is ideal, it is not always enough to address the full spectrum of spores or active organisms in affected rooms. Remediation takes many forms, such as:

• Surface Cleaning
• Abrasive Removal
• Power Sanding
• Demolition 

Overcoming Threatening Musty Smells

One of the telling signs of mold damage in your house is a strong, musty smell that accompanies mold development. Volatile organic compounds are generated by active colonization, and these compounds are recognizable by their strong scent. Homeowners can sometimes determine the presence of mold without seeing colonies based on this distinct malodor. Deodorization is an important part of our remediation process, using various tactics from oxidation to HEPA filtration and fogging.

What Repairs Are Necessary?

You might not immediately be thinking about the repairs and reconstruction your home could require after mold colonies. Because some of the remediation processes might have included controlled demolition, replacing these building materials is a priority for our professionals to return your home to preloss condition. In addition, we must provide suitable solutions to protect your home against recurring mold in the future. This might ultimately require sealing services or repairs to the structure where moisture has been allowed to enter the property.

If you think mold might threaten your home, do not let a bad situation worsen. SERVPRO of The Rockaways, Coney Island professionals can help with our quick response and experience with effective remediation solutions. Give us a call at (718) 400-9051.

Cleaning Up Rockaway Park Homes After Storm and Water Damage

4/11/2023 (Permalink)

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

Water Damage Resulting from Storms 

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

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

• Water Through the Roof 

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

• Water Though the Exterior 

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

• Water in the Basement 

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

Effective Water Removal and Cleanup

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

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

SERVPRO Offers Efficient Fire Damage Restoration in Coney Island

3/14/2023 (Permalink)

“We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.”

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

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

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

Deodorizing During House Fire Cleanup 

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

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

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

Why Are Thermal Foggers So Efficient? 

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

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

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

Rockaway Park Residents Count on SERVPRO After Water Damage

2/6/2023 (Permalink)

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

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

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

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

Controlling Contamination During Water Clean Up

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

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

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

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

We Use Safe Antimicrobials

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

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