SERVPRO® Water Mitigation Services: Your Trusted Partner in Recovery

6/5/2024 (Permalink)

Water mitigation to prevent further damage

When disaster strikes in the form of water damage, having a reliable partner for recovery is crucial. In Minnesota, SERVPRO® stands out as a leader in water mitigation services, offering swift, efficient, and comprehensive solutions to restore your property and peace of mind.

Water damage can stem from various sources, including heavy rains, flooding, burst pipes, or even malfunctioning appliances. Regardless of the cause, the impact can be devastating if not addressed promptly. SERVPRO® water mitigation services are designed to tackle these challenges head-on, minimizing damage and preventing future issues.

One of the core strengths of SERVPRO® is their rapid response. Understanding that time is of the essence, their team is available 24/7 to respond to emergencies. Upon arrival, they quickly assess the extent of the damage using advanced moisture detection equipment, ensuring no hidden pockets of moisture are left untreated.

The next phase involves water extraction, where powerful pumps and vacuums are deployed to remove standing water. This is followed by drying and dehumidification, using industrial-grade dehumidifiers and air movers to thoroughly dry affected areas. SERVPRO’s technicians are highly trained in the science of drying, ensuring that your property is returned to its preloss condition efficiently.

In addition to technical expertise, SERVPRO® emphasizes customer satisfaction. They work closely with property owners, insurance companies, and other stakeholders to ensure a seamless recovery process. Their commitment to excellence and attention to detail make them a trusted name in Minnesota.

Choosing SERVPRO® for water mitigation means choosing a partner dedicated to restoring your home or business with care and precision. With their expertise, advanced technology, and unwavering dedication, you can be confident that your property is in the best hands possible.

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SERVPRO® Mold Mitigation Services: Ensuring a Safe and Healthy Environment

6/5/2024 (Permalink)

Mitigation Team in action

Mold can be a hidden but serious problem in homes and businesses, posing health risks and causing structural damage. In Minnesota, SERVPRO® offers top-notch mold mitigation services, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for you and your family.

Mold often thrives in damp, humid areas, which can develop after water damage or due to high moisture levels. SERVPRO’s team of certified professionals is equipped to handle mold infestations of any size. Their comprehensive approach starts with a thorough inspection using advanced technology to identify mold growth and moisture sources.

Once detected, SERVPRO employs effective containment strategies to prevent the spread of mold spores. Their remediation process includes removing contaminated materials, cleaning and disinfecting affected areas, and using air filtration systems to capture airborne spores. They also offer guidance on preventing future mold growth by addressing underlying moisture issues.

With SERVPRO’s expertise and commitment to excellence, you can trust that your property will be restored to a safe, mold-free condition, ensuring peace of mind and a healthier living environment.

We’re ready to help - 952-846-4400

Preparing for the Storm: Essential Tips from SERVPRO® for a Safe June

6/3/2024 (Permalink)

Plan to Stay Safe

Introduction: As June rolls around, so does the potential for severe storms. The beauty of summer can quickly turn ominous as thunderstorms, hurricanes, and other weather phenomena brew on the horizon. For homeowners and businesses alike, it's crucial to be prepared. That's why SERVPRO® is here with essential storm prevention tips to help you weather the storm safely and minimize potential damage.

1. Stay Informed: Knowledge is power when it comes to storm preparedness. Keep an eye on weather forecasts and stay informed about any storm warnings or watches in your area. Sign up for alerts from local authorities and weather services to ensure you receive timely updates. Knowing when a storm is coming allows you to take proactive steps to protect your property and loved ones.

2. Secure Outdoor Items: Before a storm hits, take the time to secure outdoor furniture, lawn decorations, and any other loose items that could become projectiles in high winds. Store these items in a garage or shed if possible, or use heavy-duty tie-downs to anchor them securely. By preventing these objects from being tossed around, you can minimize the risk of damage to your home and surrounding property.

3. Trim Trees and Shrubs: Overhanging branches and weak limbs pose a significant threat during storms, especially when heavy winds are involved. Trim trees and shrubs around your property to remove any dead or weak branches that could break off and cause damage. Pay particular attention to trees near your home or power lines, as falling branches can lead to costly repairs and dangerous situations.

4. Check Your Gutters and Drains: Clogged gutters and drains can exacerbate flooding during heavy rainfall, potentially causing water damage to your property. Before the storm season ramps up, inspect your gutters and downspouts for any debris buildup and clear them out as needed. Ensure that water can flow freely away from your home to reduce the risk of water infiltration and basement flooding.

5. Create a Emergency Preparedness Kit: Prepare an emergency kit containing essential supplies such as non-perishable food, water, flashlights, batteries, first aid supplies, and important documents. Store this kit in a readily accessible location so you can grab it quickly in the event of a storm-related emergency. Having these supplies on hand will help you stay safe and comfortable until the storm passes or help arrives.

6. Reinforce Doors and Windows: Strong winds and flying debris can pose a threat to the structural integrity of your home. Consider reinforcing your doors and windows with storm shutters, impact-resistant glass, or plywood to provide an extra layer of protection. Additionally, ensure that all doors and windows are securely locked to prevent them from being forced open by strong winds.

7. Have a Plan in Place: Lastly, have a comprehensive emergency plan in place for your family or business. This plan should include evacuation routes, designated meeting points, and communication strategies. Practice your emergency plan regularly so that everyone knows what to do and where to go in the event of a storm. Being prepared and organized can make all the difference when seconds count.

Conclusion: As June brings warmer temperatures and longer days, it also brings the potential for severe storms. By following these storm prevention tips from SERVPRO®, you can help protect your property and loved ones from harm. Stay informed, stay prepared, and stay safe this storm season.

SERVPRO Team Benfante

952-846-4400

Failed sump pump leads to ground water loss.

6/5/2023 (Permalink)

After a failed sump pump, water will try to make its way into the home any way that it can. Many times it will come through many different areas of the basement bringing in dirt or other contaminants. Whether it be from a backed up sump pit or through cracks in the foundation water will follow the path of least resistance and find it's way inside.

In this instance, after the extraction of water, a film of dirt covered the floor and required extra cleaning in order to get things back to normal.

After a pressure wash and drying equipment, we were able to get this unfinished basement clean and dry.

Don't hesitate to call SERVPRO of Burnsville/Lakeville at (952)846-4400 for all of your storm related needs.

Water removal needs for your home, following a main line break.

5/31/2023 (Permalink)

Significant water incidents which require extraction services and restoration in your Farmington home can happen with little warning. While many might attribute this kind of situation to flooding or some other natural disaster, the truth is, something as simple as a water break on the main line running near your property could leave you with much water to contend with in your home.

Many homeowners do not think about the water line intended to distribute potable water throughout the community. This buried line is just a connection between a water treatment facility and your residence, though when there is a break on this line, it could cause significant problems with homes near the issue.

The first problem that is possible would be a backflow incident from backpressure forcing through your service lines and the plumbing can't keep up.

Another possibility could be due to flood-like incidents from the main line outside causing water to flood through the foundation.

After the source has been stopped our SERVPRO technicians respond quickly to help mitigate the damages your residence might experience. Give SERVPRO of Burnsville/Lakeville a call today at (952) 846-4400.

Responding to Fire Damage in Lakeville Area Homes

5/31/2023 (Permalink)

SERVPRO Technicians Arrive Quickly to Start the Fire Damage Remediation Process in Your Home
Having a fire occur on your Lakeville property can present you with a variety of issues. With the possibility of both structural and content damage, it helps to find a restoration company that has experience dealing with every aspect of your recovery.

Luckily, SERVPRO has a full team of IICRC-industry certified technicians available to treatfire damage throughout the lakeville area. We have several years experience providing homeowners with quality solutions to damages caused by emergency situations and are available, 24-hours a day, 7-days a week, year round to provide these services to you.

The extent of fire damage is not limited to the materials flames can reach, often leading to additional smoke and soot damage that spread chemical residues throughout your home. Along with that, you have additional water damage, as well as many other hazards that make returning your home to a quality condition, tougher. Your SERVPRO team works fast to get secondary damages under control, saving many belongings you might have thought lost forever.

Our services were developed to adjust to fit each job, giving us an opportunity to produce quality results you can count on to limit your losses and reduce costs associated with your claim. We work with your insurance representative to ensure a stress-free restoration process while also paying close attention to your concerns as well. SERVPRO technicians take each challenge in stride, providing unique solutions to fit your current situation.

We help you understand what is happening and provide you with solutions to restore your property as fast as possible while maintaining a safe, healthy environment for everyone involved. Our technicians use personal protective equipment such as boots, gloves, masks, and full-body suits to protect themselves when necessary and insist on following EPA, local, state, and federal guidelines on every job.

Contact SERVPRO of Burnsville / Lakeville to receive restoration services from qualified professionals who care about your property and want to limit any losses you might experience. Get the help you deserve, today. (952) 846-4400

Professional fire damage restoration services available in Burnsville

5/31/2023 (Permalink)

Fire Damage Restoration Services:

Designing quality restoration services to meet your every need takes some real effort. You need technicians who understand how to treat specific materials, use tools of the trade correctly, and have a true desire to help you restore your Farmington area home.

Our team supplies you with dedicated, trustworthy, and caring fire damage restoration professionals in Farmington. We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster, with emergency services of all types available 24-hours a day, all year long. We provide customers with full-service solutions they can count on to get things under control after emergencies occur.

The SERVPRO technicians that respond to your call are fully IICRC-certified and follow strict guidelines set by the EPA, OSHA, as well as local, state, and federal institutions. We handle the disposal of all contaminated materials correctly and use advanced equipment to clean and deodorize your entire home.

As with any fire situation, water becomes a major concern. If not attended to correctly, the water helps different types of residue seep further into your furniture, floors, walls, and other contents. SERVPRO acts fast, making sure that we mitigate as much damage as possible, restoring items that many consider lost.

Smoke, soot, and ash leave stains, odors, and damage in their wake long after the flames are out. SERVPRO technicians have access to all of the training, equipment, and resources to bring your home back to life after a fire. Water extractors, moisture detectors, air movers, and knowledge help our technicians provide you with a quality restoration, every time.

You never have to tackle these situations alone; professional help is a single phone call away. Our technicians give you a leg-up, providing preventative recommendations, as well as helping you recover after an event. Whether you want to address current fire damage or prevent future events, make the call to our offices today.

SERVPRO of Burnsville / Lakeville offers customers throughout Lakeville, Argonne, and Deer Park valuable, trustworthy services that help you deal with disastrous situations and manage the entire process from beginning to end. Call our professional staff for more information or to schedule an appointment, today (952) 846-4400.

Learn How To Recover After Water Damage Strikes Your Farmington Commercial Property

5/19/2022 (Permalink)

Family-owned businesses used to be much more common than they are today, and those that still exist often have a rich history. Farmington's businesses, both family-owned and those under corporate management, can suffer different setbacks, some of which come from everyday water.

Business owners and their families can protect their Farmington businesses from commercial water damage. Professional mitigation of leaks and the damage caused can restore a business quickly, “Like it never even happened.” Our well-trained SERVPRO professionals have the skills and experience required to quell the spread of water to other, non-damaged areas of your business while removing the existing damage simultaneously.

For areas that have already sustained damage and show signs of it, we quickly remove the offending materials and replace them with matched materials. At times, there is no need for replacements and restorative work such as cleaning and treatments suffice. Much depends on the type of materials and the length of time those materials came in contact with the water.

Slow leaks can leave stains on ceilings and walls, while other leaks are capable of causing ceilings to collapse under the weight of hiddenwater. When ceilings bow downward, water must be considered a likely cause. After checking for the presence of water with moisture-detecting equipment, we drill tiny weep holes that permit any water to drain safely. Refastening the ceiling is possible but only after it has dried, and only if there is no permanent damage. Otherwise, a new ceiling is required.

Selling to the local neighborhood and others who pass through your area takes a dip whenever customers perceive there is a problem with your store. Keeping racks and shelves clean is a must, and water damage can make these seem filthy. We can clean and sanitize these so that not only is any water damage eliminated but dirt and grime from normal activities no longer show.

Back to Business in Burnsville After Water Damage Restoration

5/17/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO's Quick Response Facilitates Better Results and Lessens the Chances of Secondary Damages

Your store has good traffic in its location amid other shops, restaurants, and “big box” anchors in a regional shopping mall. You share the browsers and the buyers with other tenants, and you also partake in the accidents of your neighboring retailers. When another business’s bad luck visits you, SERVPRO comes to the rescue.

When a fast food outlet upstairs suffered significant commercial water damage after a sink drain backed up, your Burnsville shoe store experienced tainted water soaking through your ceiling and into your office and storage area. Although the damage is behind the scenes, your inventory and business records are at risk. The faster you engage a full-service disaster recovery company, the better, and our local team pledges to be on your site within hours of your call.

Water from a clogged drain requires immediate action. The chances of microbial growth are higher when the source of water is gray or black, contaminated with food debris or sewage. Be certain to let the SERVPRO crew know the water saturating your back office is unclean, so they take proper precautions. Expect us to recommend moving inventory away from the wet areas, possibly moving some of your stock to a secure storage facility. Our staff works with you and your designated employees to inventory the items we relocate. We then get to work drying out ceilings and walls with our specialized air movers and dehumidifiers. Trust us to notify you when the potential for mold growth or other infestation is of concern. Although we stress restoration, removing dangerously contaminated drywall and ceiling tiles may be necessary if the water is full of contaminants.

Paper documents damaged by moisture need specialized attention. To save them or at least be able to capture the information they contain we use a sublimation technique, again off site, that first freezes and then removes the water from paper without returning it to a liquid state. You decide which documents are crucial and we concentrate on them as sublimation is an expensive and complicated process.

As we restore and repair your space, SERVPRO also takes every opportunity to complete our work while your store remains open. Your insurance claim is also a task we help document, as some inventory may need to be discarded for safety reasons. If you remain open and cover losses with your own or your landlord’s insurance, this crisis need not be a setback with our help.

Do not let someone else’s mistake becomes your headache. Count on SERVPRO of Burnsville / Lakeville to guide you through the process of water damage restoration. Our dispatchers at (952) 846-4400 await your call.

Trust SERVPRO to Restore Your Water Damaged Office Swiftly

5/11/2022 (Permalink)

Water or moisture from burst/leaky pipes, natural flooding, or just humidity can damage electronics and ruin precious documents. The results can be frustrating to the business. Indeed, it can compromise important files such as highly confidential information, work-in-progress, or time-sensitive files. Worse still, Business Continuity experts estimate that at least 50 percent of businesses that lose critical data can go out of business after the incident.

Given the significance of securing these documents, you need to contact a water damage restoration expert immediately. SERVPRO has highly skilled technicians who can restore your files in a commercial water damage situation in Burnsville. Time is not on your side though, so you must act fast. Waiting too long can thwart the restoration process and increase the chance of mold growth.

The first part of the water damage restoration process is finding the right method to save wet and damaged books and documents. The main priority is to prevent further damage and dry items as effectively as possible. Our professionals use five main drying methods for documents: air-drying, freezer drying, dehumidification, vacuum thermal drying, and vacuum freeze drying. SERVPRO has the equipment to salvage even artwork and precious personal treasures through this process called lyophilization.

When drying items, SERVPRO technicians rely on a process called sublimation – the changing of a solid directly into vapor. During this stage, we consider several things, including the type of water involved (black, gray, or clean), the value of specific files, the period of exposure to moisture, and extent of water damage. The process can lead to brittle paper with smeared ink, as well as a disruption of the document organization or filing system.

While restoring the wet papers to their original quality may not be possible, SERVPRO specialists can save the materials with good enough quality to be partially restored or digitally stored. This part involves scanning the documents and converting them into a digital format. The original files are then organized and returned to their proper place.

In over 90 percent of all water damage cases involving paper, restoration to a quality standard is possible. If you act fast, SERVPRO of Burnsville / Lakeville can reverse the water damage for you. Get in touch with us anytime at (952) 846-4400.