Mold Remediation

9/12/2024 (Permalink)

Moldy Kitchen apliances

When sawing through moldy drywall, you can have an assistant hold a vacuum hose with a Hepa filter nearby to further decrease the spread of mold spores or our SERVPRO® Franchise uses a drywall saw with an attachment for our Hepa-vacuum. When removing moldy materials, place them in heavy plastic garbage bags before carrying it out of the home so no mold spores are spread to other areas of the home in the process. It’s imperative that you do everything possible to prevent spreading mold spores throughout the house so that you don’t end up with mold in other rooms. If there is any mold on the wooden studs, clean those as well as you can with an antimicrobial cleanser. Allow them to dry completely, then apply anti-microbial sealant to make sure any remaining traces of mold cannot continue to grow and spread. Sanding wooden studs to remove mold growth should only be done by a professional who is suited up in PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), since it greatly increases exposure to potentially harmful mold spores. SERVPRO technicians are well trained to preform remediation services on any scale whether small or large projects. Please call SERVPRO of Lake county Florida at 1-352-735-3311.

Where did the fire start

9/5/2024 (Permalink)

Bathroom exhaust fan fire

Bathroom exhaust fans can present a fire hazard if not cleaned and maintained on a regular basis. Over time a build up of lint can occur which can cause the motor to over heat and ignite the lint. Although you might not think about it, but a bathroom exhaust fan is like any other electrical appliance and can pose a risk. Stay safe and reduce this risk by keeping them clean and free of lint build up. Here are some additional tips to consider:

1. Replace older fans

2. Liston to the fan when running for sounds of scraping.

3. Pay close attention to the smell of the fan when it starts to run.  Does it smell like "smoke"?

4. Cleaning the exhaust vents and fan ducts regularly to prevent fires.

Hurricane Damage

9/5/2024 (Permalink)

Tree on roof from hurricane

Storms and inclement weather can be devastating to any home or business. Wind damage, heavy rain, and flooding (Hurricanes & Tornadoes) can occur suddenly in Florida and cause substantial damage in a matter of minutes. There’s never a convenient time for flooding or storm damage to destroy your home or business. Every hour spent cleaning up is an hour of lost revenue and productivity. So when an emergency situation arises in your business, give us a call and we’ll be there fast with the help you need. SERVPRO of Lake County Florida has the training, experience, and resources to handle large storm or water damage emergencies.

Mold in House

8/13/2024 (Permalink)

Mold in the home: how big a health problem is it?

Whether it is a cold damp winter day or a humid summer day, mold can grow on walls, clothes, books, toys, and even CDs. It can turn prized possessions into musty relics that only look fit for the garbage. But is it also a health hazard? What effects can mold have on a person’s body? Molds are a form of fungus. There are many different types, and they can occur both indoors and outdoors. Mold produces spores, which spread by floating around in the air. Mold spores are present in all indoor environments. There is no way to prevent spores, and they can persist in conditions where mold itself cannot grow. Mold spores thrive in environments that are moist and warm, so when they land on a damp spot, they begin to grow. Molds can grow on a variety of different surfaces, including fabric, paper, wood, glass, and plastic. As they grow, they may digest the material they are growing on.

Pack out in general

8/8/2024 (Permalink)

Water Damage Pack out

Pack outs in General

The term pack out is often used to refer to any situation where the property contents of a home,  office or commercial building needs to be removed so that repairs or construction can be done. Once the repairs are finished, the contents are then returned to the site and replaced. A Pack out should be a straightforward process, choosing the wrong company to handle your pack out can have dire consequences. SERVPRO employees are trained in doing pack outs from inventorying and labeling, to neatly stacking personal property neatly in our secured climate controlled facility.

Is thiswater sanitary

8/8/2024 (Permalink)

Is this water sanitary

Cat 1 would involve sanitary water, a Cat 2 would be significantly contaminated, and a Cat 3 would be grossly contaminated. This is important because it affects work activities and protective measures that are needed for each job. It is important for our technicians, when working these jobs, to protect themselves by wearing the following PPE (Personal Protective Equipment): Full face respirator with combination HEPA particulate/organic vapor filters, a full body suit, nitrile gloves, heavy-duty work gloves and waterproof boots.

On this particular Cat 3 job, a building under construction experienced a sewage loss in one of the restrooms, which resulted in most of the floor throughout the wing being affected. We were contacted by the customer and were able to respond immediately to begin the work process. In this case, we performed a water extraction, decontaminated affected areas with an antimicrobial multiple times, removed flooring and drywall, placed several air scrubbers and dehumidifiers to aid in the drying process, and HEPA vacuumed all affected areas.

Upon completion of services our customer was thrilled to be able to resume construction on the building and appreciative that our highly trained and certified crew made such a massive, gross debacle “Like it never even happened.”

Water Damage Equipment Set

8/8/2024 (Permalink)

Placing drying equipment from water damage

SERVPRO of Lake County Florida was contacted by a home owner that there was water in the kitchen caused from a water line leak from the refrigerator. Our emergency crew responded within minutes of the call and was ready for the task. The crew loaded up all the necessary equipment and proceeded to their destination. They accessed the situation and extracted water in all affected areas. When they had the situation under control they began setting DH’s (Dehumidifiers) and air movers (fans) on the affected areas. We told him that our goal was to make it “Like it never even happened.” Please call SERVPRO of Lake County FL. at Ph. 352-735-3311

SERVPRO Responds

8/8/2024 (Permalink)

SERVPRO Vehicles park during a fire cleanup

The first thing you should do is assess how much of your home might have smoke or fire damage. How deep did the fire penetrate the structure of the home? How much smoke and soot covered your surfaces? Do your walls, furniture and fixtures show signs of heat damage? Hiring a professional fire damage restoration company Like SERVPRO of Lake County Florida will allow a complete and comprehensive assessment of the damage. Everything should be recorded and documented for insurance purposes. Smoke can linger and embeds itself into fibers long after the fire. Call SERVPRO of Lake County for all your restoration needs at 352-735-3311

Lightning Strike

8/6/2024 (Permalink)

Lightning Strike

Lightning struck this Florida home directly through the roof traveling through the home and damaging the driveway and street. The home had some fire damage to the attic crawl space. The customer was quick to call SERVPRO of Lake County to mitigate the damage. Our certified technicians responded promptly to begin the cleanup. First they removed the falling roof and drywall to prevent anyone from getting hurt. The customer was very happy with SERVPRO's response time.

 SERVPRO of Lake County will always make your disaster "Like it never even happened."

Responding to a house Fire

8/6/2024 (Permalink)

Electrical Fire

When the alarm sounds, emergency responders and fire departments answer the call for help with quick and decisive action. When the smoke clears, SERVPRO's fire restoration services team stands ready to help with the same rapid response – 24-hours a day, 365 days a year.

The acidic soot and smoke damage that is often produced when fires are extinguished accelerates the deterioration and corrosion of building components and vital assets. Plus, the toxic smoke odor left behind must be neutralized. The fire damage restoration process includes mitigating damage, providing smoke damage cleanup and water restoration as quickly as possible after the damage first occurs.

SERVPRO's fire restoration services can include: emergency board-up, demolition, soot removal film application, thermal deodorization to mitigate smoke damage, and complete reconstruction. Count on SERVPRO's fire damage restoration services to answer your call at 352-735-3311