What Are The Top Causes of Water Damage in Chipley?

1/17/2023 (Permalink)

We are leaders in property damage restoration in Okaloosa County.

Our local Crestview, DeFuniak Springs, and Chipley team has been restoring water damage in Chipley for over twenty years. Most of our emergency service calls are water damage-related. Our technicians are highly trained and certified to restore water damage using powerful, industrial-grade water extraction and drying equipment. According to industry estimates,14,000 people in the United States experience a water damage emergency at home or work each day.

The most common causes of water damage are:

• Severe weather
• Clogged gutters
• Leaking pipes
• Washing machine water supply line leaks
• Condensation from air conditioners
• Blocked drains
• Malfunctioning sprinkler systems
• Leaking water heaters

Here are some more facts about water damage:

• 37 percent of homeowners in the United States claim to have suffered losses from water damage
• 5 billion is the annual cost to insurance companies from water damage and mold in the United States
• $6975 is the average cost of a home water damage insurance claim
• The average age of failed washing machine supply line hoses is 8.7 years
• 75 percent of water heaters fail before they are 12 years old

Call Us Today!

When your home or commercial business in Chipley needs water damage restoration services, our Crestview, DeFuniak Springs, and Chipley team can help. Call us today at 850-772-0686.

Franchises are independently owned and operated.

Burst Pipe Floods Home in Chipley?

12/27/2022 (Permalink)

We respond to water damage emergencies 24-hours a day in Washington County.

Our local team in Crestview, DeFuniak Springs, and Chipley has been restoring water damage in Chipley for over twenty years. We aim for five-star reviews in all that we do for our valued customers. Here is a recent Google review from one of our water damage customers:

“Our house flooded due to a burst pipe. The crew showed up quickly to help remove the water and start deconstruction. Tim oversaw the reconstruction, and we couldn’t have been in better hands. He was quick to respond to any call or text and was on site every day, making sure everything was done correctly. I highly recommend SERVPRO if you have water damage to your home, and I hope you are lucky enough to have Tim looking after you.” Ryan Duval

Service: Water damage-related cleanup & repair

Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value

Water Damage Restoration Process

Step 1: Emergency Contact

Step 2: Inspection and Damage Assessment

Step 3: Water Removal/Water Extraction

Step 4: Drying and Dehumidification

Step 5: Cleaning and Repair

Step 6: Restoration

Call Us!

When you have water damage in your home or commercial business, our team in Crestview, DeFuniak Springs, and Chipley restore your water damage “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 850-772-0686.

Franchises are independently owned and operated.

More Happy Water Damage Customers in Chipley?

11/29/2022 (Permalink)

We clean and restore commercial mold damage in Okaloosa County.

When you have a water damage emergency, you’ll want to choose a company that can get the job done right the first time. Our local team in Crestview, DeFuniak Springs, and Chipley has been restoring water damage in Chipley for over twenty years. Here is a recent Google review from one of our happy water damage customers:

“Our house flooded due to a burst pipe. The crew showed up quickly to help remove the water and start deconstruction. Tim oversaw the reconstruction, and we couldn't have been in better hands. He was quick to respond to any call or text and was on site every day, making sure everything was done correctly. I highly recommend SERVPRO if you have water damage to your home and hope you are lucky enough to have Tim looking after you.” Ryan Duval

Service: Water damage-related cleanup & repair

Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value

Water Restoration Process

• Step 1: Emergency Contact
• Step 2: Inspection and Damage Assessment
• Step 3: Water Removal/Water Extraction
• Step 4: Drying and Dehumidification
• Step 5: Cleaning and Repair
• Step 6: Restoration

Call Us Today!

When you discover water damage in your Chipley home or business, our local team in Crestview, DeFuniak Springs, and Chipley is Here to Help. ® We’ll restore your water damage “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 850-772-0686.

Franchises are independently owned and operated.

Halloween Party Fire in DeFuniak Springs Home?

10/11/2022 (Permalink)

We respond to fire damage emergencies 24-hours a day in Walton County.

Our local team in Crestview, DeFuniak Springs, and Chipley wants everyone to have a safe and fun Halloween celebration this year. The National Fire Protection Association is urging everyone to consider fire safety during Halloween celebrations as follows: 

For families planning to attend Halloween parties or go trick-or-treating:

• When choosing costumes, stay away from long trailing fabric that could come in contact with open flames or other heat sources
• Teach children to stay away from open flames, including jack-o-lanterns with candles in them
• Provide children with flashlights to carry for lighting or glow sticks as part of their costumes

Safety tips:

• Use a battery-operated candle or glow stick in jack-o-lanterns
• Dried flowers, cornstalks, and crepe paper catch fire easily. Keep all decorations away from open flames and other heat sources like light bulbs and heaters.
• When using electrical lighting to decorate your home, ensure it is used per the manufacturer’s instructions. Some lights are only for indoor or outdoor use, but not both.
• Use clips, not nails, to hang lights so the cords do not get damaged
• Remember to keep exits clear of decorations so nothing blocks escape routes. Make sure all smoke alarms are working. 

Call Us Today!

When you have fire damage in your DeFuniak Springs home or business, our local team in Crestview, DeFuniak Springs, and Chipley is Here to Help. ® Call us today at 850-772-0686.

Franchises are independently owned and operated.

Rave Customer Reviews From DeFuniak Springs?

8/16/2022 (Permalink)

We are leaders in water restoration services in Walton County.

Our local team in Crestview, DeFuniak Springs, and Chipley have the advanced training, specialized equipment, and demonstrated experience to mitigate and remediate water damage no matter how big the job is. Here is a recent Google review from a water damage customer:

“The house I just purchased flooded due to some faulty equipment installed by the builder. SERVPRO was called, and they responded quickly to attempt to mitigate the water damage and remove standing water within the home. Jamal and KD were the initial two employees that showed up, and they put in some work! The second day, KD and Ronaldo showed up and put in even more work removing damaged flooring and drywall. Everyone that showed up to work at the house did such a good job. They were very accommodating of furniture that could not be removed from damaged rooms and tried to protect what they could during damage removal. Very friendly and professional all the way around. Though I hope to not need them in the future, I will definitely call them again if I do need them!” Ashley Still

Services: Water removal, Flood cleanup

Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness

Call Us Today!

When your DeFuniak Springs home or commercial business has a water damage emergency, our local team in Crestview, DeFuniak Springs, and Chipley is Here to Help. ® Call us today at 850-772-0686.

Franchises are independently owned and operated.

Faster To Any Size Disaster in Chipley?

6/27/2022 (Permalink)

Our fast emergency response time saves our customers money in Okaloosa County.

Do you know that our local team in Crestview, DeFuniak Springs, and Chipley typically arrives onsite within four hours of your call for help? Our fast response time, combined with our use of industrial-grade water extraction and drying equipment, minimizes the potential for secondary damage and more time-consuming repairs. We follow the one-four-eight-hour rule, meaning:

One hour: we will respond to your call within one hour or less

Four hours: we will be onsite within four hours of your call

Eight hours: we will contact your insurance adjuster within eight hours of your call

Disasters place stress on everyone in the household. Our professionals will always treat you and your loved ones with great care and empathy. We established relationships with the major insurance companies and can assist you with the insurance process and paperwork. No matter what kind of property damage you have, you can rely on us to keep you informed of our progress every step of the way until the job is completed.

Call Us!

Our team in Crestview, DeFuniak Springs, and Chipley technicians are on call 24-hours a day to respond to residential and commercial property damage emergencies in Chipley. We’ll restore your property damage in Chipley “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 850-772-0686.

Franchises are independently owned and operated.

What Is the Process for Removing Mold Damage in Chipley?

5/31/2022 (Permalink)

We remediate mold problems in Okaloosa County.

The warm and moist climate in Chipley encourages mold growth. Our local team in Crestview, DeFuniak Springs, and Chipley follow the same comprehensive process when restoring mold damage as follows:

1. Emergency Contact
2. Inspection and Mold Damage Assessment

We follow local and state laws regarding inspection and documentation based on your unique situation.

3. Mold Containment

We may use advanced containment procedures like negative air chambers to isolate the contaminated area with physical barriers and negative air pressure to keep the mold spores from spreading during the cleanup process.

4. Air Filtration

We utilize powerful “air scrubbers” and HEPA vacuums to prevent the spread of these mold spores while the mold remediation is in process.

5. Removing Mold and Mold-Infested Materials

We use antifungal and antimicrobial treatments to eliminate mold colonies and to help prevent new colonies from forming. We remove and dispose of mold-infested porous materials when remediating heavy mold growth.

6. Cleaning Contents

We clean your furniture, decorative items, curtains, and other restorable items affected by mold. We also remove odors and deodorization using fogging equipment.

7. Restoration

Restoration may involve minor repairs, such as replacing drywall, painting, and installing new carpet, or it may require the reconstruction of various areas or rooms in a home or business. 

Call Us Today!

When your home or business in Chipley needs mold remediation services, our team in Crestview, DeFuniak Springs, and Chipley is Here to Help. ® Call us today at 850-772-0686.

Franchises are independently owned and operated.

Hole in the Roof in Crestview Home?

3/29/2022 (Permalink)

We clean and repair storm damage in Okaloosa County.

Our local team in Crestview, DeFuniak Springs, and Chipley has the advanced training, equipment, and experience to restore storm damage in Crestview quickly. When we arrive, we will immediately tarp and board up any areas that are exposed to the elements to discourage secondary damage. We use powerful, industrial-grade water extraction and drying equipment to speed up the mitigation process, saving our customers time and money in many cases. Here is a testimonial from our website from a customer who had a storm damage emergency:

"Getting everything ready for the new baby didn't get us ready for her first big storm. She slept through it, but we were literally swimming from the hole in the roof. Glad nothing fell on us! Thanks for pumping out the water and getting us dry again. We tell all our neighbors about how you showed up so fast and how quickly you got to work, too. Thank you so much from a couple of new parents." John B.

Call Us!

Crestview residents and commercial businesses can rely on our local team in Crestview, DeFuniak Springs, and Chipley to restore storm damage, "Like it never even happened." We typically arrive within four hours of your call. Call us today at 850-772-0686.

Franchises are independently owned and operated.

Mold Outbreak in Chipley Home?

3/10/2022 (Permalink)

We contain and remediate mold infestations in Okaloosa County.

Do you have a musty odor in your home that you cannot place? If so, you may have mold growing under your carpet or hiding in your walls! Our local team in Crestview, DeFuniak Springs, and Chipley has been remediating mold damage for Chipley residents and businesses for years. Our warm and moist climate offers the perfect conditions for mold to thrive. Here is some helpful information about mold from our website:

• Mold is present almost everywhere, indoors and outdoors
• Mold spores are microscopic and float along in the air and may enter your home through windows, doors, or air conditioning and heating systems or even hitch a ride indoors on your clothing or a pet
• Mold spores thrive on moisture
• Mold spores can quickly grow into colonies when exposed to water 
• Mold can cause health effects
• Before mold remediation can begin, any sources of water or moisture must be addressed. Otherwise, the mold may return.
• Mold often produces a strong, musty odor and can lead you to possible mold problem areas
• Even higher-than-normal indoor humidity can support mold growth. Keep indoor humidity below 45 percent

Call Us Today!

Chipley businesses and residents can trust our local team in Crestview, DeFuniak Springs, and Chipley to mitigate and remediate mold damage, “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 850-772-0686.

Franchises are independently owned and operated.

Dirty Ductwork in DeFuniak Springs?

3/8/2022 (Permalink)

We inspect and clean air ducts and HVAC systems in Okaloosa County.

The cleaning and maintenance of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are often overlooked and should be part of maintaining your home’s indoor operating systems. If your HVAC system has not been serviced lately, it may be circulating the following particulates in the air:

• Dust
• Pollen
• Odors
• Dirt and debris
• Other contaminants

SERVPRO® of Crestview, DeFuniak Springs, Chipley’s technicians have the training, equipment, and experience to clear sediment buildup and debris in your ductwork. DeFuniak Springs residents who need HVAC or ductwork cleaning may see improved energy costs and increased efficiency in their system’s performance.

Duct cleaning is not always necessary. We will recommend the best way to address any indoor air quality concerns.

The benefits of servicing your HVAC unit include:

• Helps to restore peak energy efficiency
• May help to eliminate offensive odors
• Helps reduce the potential for mold growth

Call Us Today!

DeFuniak Springs residents can rely on  SERVPRO® of Crestview, DeFuniak Springs, Chipley to inspect and clean your HVAC system and ductwork so everyone can breathe easier. Call us today at 850-772-0686.

Franchises are independently owned and operated.

How Can I Settle My Insurance Claim Faster?

2/21/2022 (Permalink)

There’s no need for hundreds of photographs, measurements, repeat visits, and written statements with Matterport's 3D walkthroughs

SERVPRO Uses Matterport 3D Showcasing

My Crestview home recently suffered a catastrophic loss from a busted pipe on the second floor. I filed a claim with my insurance, but they told me it could take months - maybe even years to have to have my case settled if there were any lapses in documentation.

Luckily, I called the Fire & Water Damage Restoration company that takes pride in caring for their customers - SERVPRO of Crestview, Defuniak Springs, and Chipley. SERVPRO of Crestview, Defuniak Springs, and Chipley uses Matterport's 3D Model Platform to provide transparent documentation and accurate valuations for customers. It allowed them to document losses and create damage repair estimates faster than any other Restoration Company along the Gulf Coast. Since the 3D camera was able to clearly display every section of my house, my insurance company was able to identify all areas of loss and swiftly settle my claim. Thanks to SERVPRO of Crestview, Defuniak Springs, and Chipley, I was able to save precious time, reduce mitigation costs, and close my insurance claim faster.  

Have Questions? Call Us Today – (850) 772-0686

Vandalized Home in Crestview Neighborhood?

2/9/2022 (Permalink)

We respond to vandalism emergencies 24-hours a day in Okaloosa County.

When vandals broke one of my windows in the middle of the night, I knew I had to act quickly. I called the police, and then I called SERVPRO® of Crestview, DeFuniak Springs, Chipley. I was amazed at how quickly and efficiently the SERVPRO team worked. They boarded up the windows to secure my home and cleaned up the broken glass from the sidewalk and inside my house. In the morning, they replaced the window, and now you would never know my Crestview home had been vandalized! 

Vandalism can take many forms, and no matter what kind of property damage you have, SERVPRO® of Crestview, DeFuniak Springs, Chipley has a team of restoration technicians that can be quickly mobilized to mitigate and restore the damage. We are trained to perform a wide variety of cleaning methods and services depending on your unique situation. 

We restore many forms of vandalism and graffiti from surfaces like: 

• Driveways 
• Walkways 
• Asphalt 
• Metals 
• Wood 
• Glass 
• Plastic 
• Masonry 

Based on the unique characteristics of the damage, our technicians may restore the damage by: 

• General cleaning and graffiti removal 
• Brick, stone, and concrete cleaning 
• Odor removal and deodorization 
• Debris removal 
• Water damage restoration 
• Fire damage restoration 
• Mold damage restoration
• Contents cleaning 

Call Us Today! 

When your Crestview home or commercial business needs vandalism restoration services, SERVPRO® of Crestview, DeFuniak Springs, Chipley is Here to Help. ® Our technicians are on-call 24-hours a day to assist you. Call us today at 850-772-0686. 

Franchises are independently owned and operated. 

Water-Damaged Photo Drying Services in Chipley?

2/9/2022 (Permalink)

We restore water-damaged documents and photographs in Okaloosa County.

Did you know that SERVPRO® of Crestview, DeFuniak Springs, Chipley can dry and restore photographs and important documents damaged by water? Please read our latest blog here to learn more about these services.  

When a fire damaged my house in Chipley, almost everything in the home was affected. Smoke and soot damage permeated the entire house, and water from the firefighting efforts saturated the floors and our belongings. My insurance adjuster told me to call the professionals at SERVPRO® of Crestview, DeFuniak Springs, Chipley because they have been cleaning and restoring fire-damaged properties in Okaloosa County for over 30 years. Our technicians are trained to perform a full range of contents restoration services when needed to complete a restoration. 

Valuable documents and photographs can get damaged by water when water is used to extinguish the fire. We use extreme caution when handling these precious items to ensure the fire damage does not destroy the documents. Although some documents may not be able to be salvaged, we can save a great deal and help minimize further damage. We use various restoration options depending on the level of fire, smoke, or soot damage, including: 

• Air Drying 
• Dehumidification 
• Freezer Drying 
• Vacuum Freeze Drying 
• Vacuum Thermal Drying 

Call Us Today! 

You never know when a disaster will strike and damage your photographs and important documents. Chipley residents and business owners can rely on SERVPRO® of Crestview, DeFuniak Springs, Chipley, to perform a wide range of cleaning and restoration services. Call us today at 850-772-0686. 

Franchises are independently owned and operated. 

Looking for a Mold Damage Remediation Company in Crestview?

6/18/2021 (Permalink)

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

Why SERVPRO for Mold Remediation in Your Home or Business

There are two common mold myths: One mold myth is that you don't have to worry about one tiny fungi spot. Small mold areas can grow exponentially if the moisture problem is still present. The second myth is that you can clean large mold colonies by yourself. Whether you use vinegar or bleach, your effort in removing mold can encourage its growth. Only well-trained mold remediation professionals can get rid of mold more efficiently. 

Mold damage in Crestview is not an uncommon event. This Gulf area provides a prime environment for moisture, dampness, and flooding from storms. Also, a local fire can create a condition for mold to grow due to the water used to put it out. The truth is that mold is nearly everywhere, indoors and outdoors. 

Certified Mold Damage Restoration Technicians

SERVPRO has the certified training, expertise, and equipment to remediate any mold infestation if mold is found in your home or business. There is no such thing as a minor mold infestation. Its spores germinate quickly – within 48 to 72 hours. We are dedicated to a fast response, which lessens the damage, limits additional damages, and reduces costs. 

Mold Damage Assessment and Inspection

Our mold remediation is thorough. It involves a mold damage assessment and inspection. We apply a mold containment system, often using negative air pressure, followed by a specific air filtration treatment. We then remove the mold and any mold-infested materials. Lastly, we clean your contents and belongings, which leads to a final restoration process. 

Deodorizing After Mold Damage

We are also experts in deodorization because with mold comes musty odors. Our technicians have the training and removal solutions to identify and eliminate these offensive odors. Our removal products are created to penetrate surfaces to neutralize unpleasant smells thoroughly. 

As a locally owned and operated business, we at SERVPRO of Crestview, Defuniak Springs, and Chipley live and work in this community. We are local and ready to help with your mold-damaged property. We believe in making this community the best that it can be. Call us today at (850) 267-0746 so that we can help restore your home or business and give you peace of mind.

What Should I Do if the Toilets flood the bathrooms?

6/15/2020 (Permalink)

Call SERVPRO when it comes to your toilets overflow.

For Contaminated Water Damage Restoration in Your Crestview Office Call SERVPRO

Everyone has it happen to them once or twice when the toilet gets clogged and then overflows, leaving your floors wet. The worst part of having a toilet back up in your office's bathroom is that the water coming from your toilet is not clean, and there is a good chance that it is contaminated.

How do you handle contaminated water?

After your office in Crestview, Defuniak Springs, or Chipley suffers from commercial water damage, our SERVPRO technicians identify the source of the problem. If the source of the moisture is your toilets, then we must change our procedures because the moisture may contain harmful bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms. When the source of a problem is a toilet or sewage drain, it is treated as a category three scenario because your building materials could get contaminated by the "black water."

How do you treat "black water" differently during restoration?

• Safety Precautions- Before we begin any restoration procedures, we make sure the work area is safe for our workers and all building occupants. Our technicians always wear the appropriate personal protective equipment, and they take it off before they leave the affected area, so they do not spread any contamination.
• Containment Chamber- When dealing with category three damage, we can seal off the affected area of your office with metal poles and thick plastic. The containment chamber traps in loose particles so that contaminants cannot spread to unaffected areas of your office.
• Air Scrubber- Once the containment chamber is set up, we can then attach an air scrubber to create negative air pressure inside the contained region. The scrubber then sucks any contaminated particles in the air through a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter.
• Sealants and Decontaminants- After your office bathroom gets dried out, we can spray viricidal chemicals on your affected building materials or seal them with a specialized paint.

If you ever notice water after one of your office toilets backs up, call SERVPRO of Crestview, Defuniak Springs, and Chipley at (850) 267-0746 immediately.

Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned – a defensive cleaning program

5/19/2020 (Permalink)

Our defensive cleaning program gives your business a way forward by providing your employees and customers ongoing safety and assuredness.

Let us help you get back to business

As our communities re-open in Crestview, we’re all moving back toward a new kind of normal. The expectations of visitors, customers, and employees who come into our establishments have evolved, and staying safe and well is a top concern. The global COVID-19 pandemic has changed what it means to be clean, and we’ve developed a program to help your business meet the new higher standard of clean that is now expected.

Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned is a defensive cleaning program we’re offering to businesses and commercial locations to address the current COVID-19 pandemic. This proactive viral pathogen cleaning program goes well beyond janitorial or carpet cleaning. By choosing Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned, you, your employees, your customers, and your community can rest assured that you’ve selected a higher cleaning standard – you are Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned.

Extensive training and specialized products

As the #1 choice in cleanup and restoration*, we stand on more than 50 years of experience and expertise to help your business become Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned.  Beyond fire & water, SERVPRO professionals are trained and experienced in biohazard decontamination and chemical spills – always adhering to the cleaning and decontamination standards set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local authorities. 

From formulating and creating our proprietary cleaning products, like SERVPROXIDE, at our headquarters in Gallatin, TN, to taking the utmost care while disinfecting, we will ensure you and your business are set up to inspire consumer confidence as the economy continues to reopen.

3 C’s – Consult, Clean, and Certify

When the stakes are this high, you want a partner who has developed an industry leading, proprietary training program, cleaning solutions, and remediation processes over decades. We’ve cleaned up some of the most challenging biohazards imaginable. Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned reflects our unique experiences and capabilities. The program is grounded with our unique 3 C’s: Consult, Clean, and Certify.

• Consult – Every business is different, which is why you’ll be assigned a Cleaning Protocol Consultant who understands your business and will create a cleaning program to meet your specific needs. This program will be developed based on your business type, size of space, amount of high frequency touchpoints, foot traffic and congestion points.
• Clean – Based on your specific business needs, your location will undergo a thorough, deep clean, using exclusive cleaning products, according to protocols set forth by the CDC. Our employees have years of experience, and we will go beyond the scope of work that regular janitorial staff perform. Cleanup procedures generally include cleaning of porous and non-porous surfaces, disinfecting of non-porous surfaces, cleaning and disinfecting of equipment, tools, and/or supplies used for cleanup process, and disposal of hazardous materials.  In the event of a suspected or confirmed COVID-19 event, we will be there cleaning within 24 hours to ensure you get back to business as quickly as possible. 
• Certify - Once your business location has been Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned, you will gain access to proprietary signage, digital emblems, and other collateral that communicates that you’ve selected a higher standard of clean available to help protect your employees and customers. And because we add the day, month, and year to that proprietary stamp of clean, your guests will know that not only did you choose Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned, but that your location is being cleaned regularly at this standard.

Call today for a Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned consultation

We’re Here to Help – 24 hours a day, seven days a week – until life is back to normal in the communities we all call home.

Call SERVPRO of Crestview, Defuniak Springs, and Chipley today at (850) 267-0746 for your Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned consultation.

* #1 Choice in cleanup & restoration based Commercial Attitude & Usage Tracking study. Polling 816 commercial business decision makers on first choice for future needs related to cleanup & restoration work. Study conducted by C&R Research: October 2019

Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned means professionally trained SERVPRO franchises perform the requested cleaning, sanitizing and disinfection services according to proprietary SERVPRO protocols and recognized industry and CDC standards with EPA approved cleaning products to deliver a SERVPRO certified cleaning experience.  Each SERVPRO franchise is independently owned and operated.

Who to call for Crime-Scene Cleanups?

4/14/2020 (Permalink)

Crestview, Defuniak Springs, and Chipley Homeowners Can Get Sympathetic Cleanup after a Crime or Trauma Event from SERVPRO

SERVPRO Empathetically and Professionally Handles Trauma and Crime Scene Biohazard Cleanups

Crimes scenes and traumatic events that impact your Santa Rosa Beach home require professional restoration techniques and sensitive and compassionate technicians to overcome. We understand how important it is to move on from whatever situation has occurred, and the only way to do this is to return the property to its original condition quickly.

The harm to a family member or crime scenes are often the most common trauma scene cleanup situations in Crestview, Defuniak Springs, and Chipley residences. Our SERVPRO technicians have extensive training in premiere cleaning techniques and safe practices to ensure that our team gets protected from potential biohazards that exist and that the problem does not persist within the property once we have implemented our industry-leading equipment to resolve the effects.

As with any situation that results in the need for trauma cleanup, the safety of the occupants of the house and our SERVPRO professionals is paramount. We have training in the use of personal protective equipment such as full-face respirators and Tyvek suits to prevent contamination as we focus our efforts on cleaning, disinfecting, deodorizing, and reconstructing your home where needed.

Our premier cleaning services can preserve the contents and materials of your house from unnecessary tear out. Deep penetrating cleaning equipment for carpeting can remove set-in stains and soils at the base of the fibers and even into the padding beneath it. Blood-borne pathogens and the staining from bodily fluids pose a challenge which we can overcome to restore a semblance of cleanliness. Why choosing SERVPRO is illustrated by our true caring for or neighbors. Deodorization is often another critical step in recovering a home following a traumatic event, and our thermal fogging equipment can affect broad open areas with a neutralizing compound, but it is also safe for direct use on clothing, carpets, furniture, and other soft materials.

A trauma within your home or property can be difficult to move on from without a skilled professional restoration to make the situation “Like it never even happened.” You can count on our SERVPRO of Crestview, Defuniak Springs, and Chipley to offer comprehensive care for your property in a sensitive time. Give us a call anytime that you need us at (850) 267-0746.

Why Santa Rosa Beach's Coastal Community Benefit from the Experience of SERVPRO Restoration Services

9/12/2019 (Permalink)

If your home experiences flooding or other emergencies like fire, water or mold damage, your best decision is to immediately contact SERVPRO.

SERVPRO Offers Many Helpful Services to the Local Santa Rosa Community

Enlisting professional restoration services means giving your Santa Rosa beach home the best chance of a full-recovery after water, fire, mold or storm damages. To achieve those goals, a restorer needs qualifications, training, and experience in commercial and residential restoration. Florida is one of the many states in the US that issues state licenses for mold remediation, BioHazard removal, and other restoration services. SERVPRO of N.Okaloosa, Walton, Holmes & Washington Counties holds the required licenses as well as essential expertise for quality home restoration here in Florida. Our operations manager, Greg Cartwright, alone holds thirty years worth of experience in assessing, operating, and restoring property damages. Contact us today by dialing our emergency number for expert assistance

Storm

Florida homeowners experience extreme weather conditions during specific periods of the year. These dangerous weather events can cause flash flooding, property, and vehicle damages as well as bringing contaminated materials into your home. Commonly, these events occur out-of-hours, which is why SERVPRO large loss teams are available on call throughout the night in emergencies.

The combination of high winds with flash flooding is capable of causing permanent structural storm damage to your Santa Rosa Beach home. Often, major surgery is required from general contractors and remodelers to repair some, or all, of your property. Immediately after flooding, the property may be unsafe, or unsanitary, preventing vital work from being carried out and prolonging your temporary relocation from the property. SERVPRO technicians can create a safe working space allowing third-party contractors to get straight to work.

SERVPRO restoration services are capable of scoping the property before third-party contractors and establishing a safe workspace. We can restore the power to your Santa Rosa Beach property, remove electrical safety hazards, and check floors for waterlogging or structural weakening. Where contaminated flood water has entered the home, our technicians can enter the property wearing personal protective equipment, disinfect and dispose of contaminated items before thoroughly deodorizing the property which allows contractors to begin work, and you, to get your home back quicker.

Water

Coastal towns create humid environments for residents, which can make water damage in your Santa Rosa Beach property, especially harmful. Modern water restoration services require not only appropriate drying equipment but also a strong knowledge of how microbial growth can ramp up the severity of property damages in a short space of time. SERVPRO water restoration technicians (WRT) are trained to control relative humidity levels in the home to prevent microbial growth while your Santa Rosa Beach property is dried.

Restorers working with water incidents rely on the principle of moisture seeking out dry areas. By using equipment to encourage this process, a SERVPRO water technician can speed up drying times in your home, mitigating losses and reducing the likelihood of microbial growth. Raising the temperature of floors and walls can encourage embedded moisture to rise to the surface where increased airflow causes it to evaporate into the air.

SERVPRO create these conditions using equipment with heating elements like rapid air-movers and portable extraction units. This process helps to remove moisture that is absorbed into porous materials like drywall, fabrics, or furnishings. However, it does create a secondary issue of increasing relative humidity in the affected area of your Santa Rosa home. Our restoration services mitigate against microbial growth by maintaining a relative humidity of 60% or less using dehumidification equipment or an open system drying method. This method ensures that the increased moisture content of the surrounding air is continuously exchanged with drier air preventing, secondary issues like mold growth.

Mold

In Santa Rosa Beach, mold remediation services require a special license ordained by the state of Florida. SERVPRO owns the requisite licenses to carry out restoration services for mold damage in Santa Rosa Beach legally and professionally. Our technicians are adept at finding the sources of damage as well as cleaning away visible signs of microbial growth. At the end of a service, we can thoroughly deodorize the affected area, or the entire house, to re-establish a sanitary living environment.

The spread of microbial growth in a property begins with microscopic mold spores. These spores are exceptionally lightweight and travel through your Santa Rosa home on indoor air currents. Usually, microbes are harmless. However, when they come into contact with moisture, they can propagate quickly and affect indoor air quality. SERVPRO mold restoration technicians can temporarily remove structural barriers to make accurate assessments about the extent of damage in your property.

One of the primary methods of cleaning away microbial growth is through chemical agents. By agitating soiling with disinfectant cleaning solution, a SERVPRO technician can effectively remove molds from walls, ceilings, and flooring. During this process, we use negative air pressure to prevent the spread of mold spores into unaffected areas of the home. Porous materials tend to be affected more severely than non-porous ones, but our Esporta washing machines can remove up to 99% of soiling from valuable fabrics and materials. 

Fire  

Coastal properties, like those in Santa Rosa Beach, are often built using finished natural materials like wood. These construction materials are likely to be more heavily affected by fires than those made from brick and mortar. When you experience fire damage in your Santa Rosa Beach home, there may be a large amount of charring to structural components like decking, door, and window frames, as well more common areas of damage like walls and ceilings. 

Our restoration services for fire-related incidents cover cleaning, removal, and replacement of smoke residues and charred surfaces in all but major incidents. We can use pressure washing as well as sandblasting to help remove charring from materials along with the unpleasant appearance and odor. Any materials that need disposal can be bagged up by a SERVPRO technician and taken with us at the end of service.

After the initial phase of fire restoration services is complete, SERVPRO can begin procedures that bring your home back to its preloss condition. These may include refinishing wooden surfaces or replacing flooring and decking. Our odor control technicians (OCT) can set to work removing any residual odors that remain after soot and smoke residues are cleaned away using thermal ultra-low volume (ULV) foggers to restore indoor air quality and bring your home back to its pre-incident condition.

SERVPRO of N. Okaloosa, Walton, Holmes & Washington Counties has a combined 56 years experience in restoration services of Florida's residential and commercial communities. Contact us today at (850) 267-0746.

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We Are Here To Help When Your Shut Off Valve Causes Water Damage To Your Miramar Beach Home

2/14/2019 (Permalink)

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Water Cleanup After Shut Off Valve Damage In Miramar Beach Homes

Shutoff valves are a vital component for the plumbing network running through your Miramar Beach home. Whenever a problem gets recognized within the system, this valve can help to stop water flow throughout the pipes so that the damaged area can get repaired without substantial water loss. As important as these valves are to the operation of your plumbing, they are not impervious to damage themselves, and hitting them or breaking them off of the main supply line to your home is easier to do than you might think.

The risk with damage like this, even if it does not completely separate the pipe, is constant leaking or flow that ultimately requires professional water cleanup for your Miramar Beach residence. Our SERVPRO professionals can appreciate the severity of this situation and respond quickly to the emergency. The crew is available 24/7 to address emergencies and disasters as they happen, offering effective mitigation tactics even amid the crisis.

With valve damage, there is no way to stop the flow of water into your home, so a fast response is vital to keep your restoration work to little more than repair and water cleanup. Our trained professionals arrive with effective drying equipment that can help to preserve exposed materials. With many of the shut-off valves placed in laundry areas or kitchens throughout the area, the threat of saturated materials from this incident is high.

Drying out the damaged elements can help prevent extensive tear out and reconstruction. Our SERVPRO rapid response team arrives with machines like our air movers and LGR dehumidifiers which can work to dry out exposed materials, structural elements, and contents of the affected areas quickly.

Accidents can damage your shut off valve for the plumbing in your home, but this does not have to be a devastating occurrence. Give our SERVPRO of N. Okaloosa, Walton, Holmes & Washington Counties rapid response team a call 24/7 at (850) 267-0746.

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How SERVPRO Uses Heat to Help Dry Water Damage in Santa Rosa

1/11/2019 (Permalink)

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Why SERVPRO Uses Heat During Water Removal Jobs in Santa Rosa Beach

Many times when a home in Santa Rosa Beach sustains an incident involving water, different materials become soaked and retain that water. SERVPRO trains their employees so they can quickly get homes wholly dried out and protected from secondary water issues including microbial infestations and the development of unwanted odors.  

The many varied components of a home in Santa Rosa Beach is why SERVPRO uses heat with water removal equipment. Drywall, if our work begins soon enough after the event, can become dry again with little permanent damage. Other materials inside your home have different rates of absorption than drywall.  

Brick, for instance, is porous, and after absorbing water, tends to hold it inside its tiny openings more tightly than drywall. This tendency to hold onto moisture, plus the capillary action that drew the water deep inside the brick's interior, makes drying brick a longer process than many other things in the home.

Heated air directed at the bricks in your home can help get them dry faster than room temperature air that passes over the surface. The water held by most materials does not remain stagnant but continually moves toward drier sections. Seeking equilibrium like this happens in almost all materials. When warm, dry air can substitute for drier brick, the moisture passes more readily into the air, where we can then capture it and remove it with our desiccant machines.  

Removing water trapped below wooden floors requires a more gentle heat and constant supervision with both infrared thermal imaging devices and moisture reading equipment. Drying natural wood too quickly can result in warping, so we document the progress from start to finish. We also might use weights to help boards dry more correctly, as well, but we can often achieve the results we want without doing so. Many times, however, we need to remove a few boards to better reach the moisture underneath the rest of the floor with the dry air that we want to circulate and pull moisture out of the area.  

Water removal that happens quickly can help protect your home from developing problems with microbial infestations, staining of walls and ceilings, warped doors and windows, and unpleasant odors. However, if any of these situations do arise, SERVPRO has specialists who can help make any necessary repairs.  

SERVPRO of N. Okaloosa, Walton, Holmes & Washington Counties has water removal equipment that addresses issues involving standing water, moisture-laden materials, and secondary issues that arise from these situations. Call us at (850) 267-0746, so we can help get your home restored “Like it never even happened.”

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