Water Damage

11/4/2024 (Permalink)

Drywall cut and Equipment set

Home owners came back from vacation to find their toilet supply line had broken. They talked to their neighbor who highly recommended SERVPRO of Lake county Florida. They called us after hours and we responded quickly. We arrived onsite within 45 minutes and after all the paperwork was reviewed and signed by the home owners, SERVPRO of Lake County Florida went to work Extracting water and manipulating contents throughout the home. All the Homeowners three rooms of Laminate flooring had to be removed from being under water for days. The owners were very happy with everything we did to save their valuables and blocked up their furniture from further damage. SERVPRO of Lake county Florida is available 24/7 for all your emergency needs. Ph. 1-352-735-3311

Mold on Kitchen Cabinets

11/4/2024 (Permalink)

Mold on kitchen cabinets

So you just opened a cabinet door to grab something from under the sink and noticed a musty smell, moved some things around and noticed some mold growth. Now what? Well, don’t get overly worried right now. It may be the case you just have a very small problem on your hands that can be dealt with fairly simply and affordably. Of course, it may also be the very small tip of a larger iceberg. How can you know for sure? Well, technically it’s impossible to know what’s going on below the cabinets without removing them. But that’s clearly an expensive process that you don’t want to begin unless you know you have a bigger problem on your hands.What we suggest in this case is to call SERVPRO of Lake County Florida a certified water & mold damage restoration company to have us assess the situation. We can check behind and underneath the cabinets to see if moisture has traveled elsewhere. If that is the case, it’s usually the case the mold growth has also expanded. But mold damage can be tricky because you really don’t know what you’re up against until you start peeling back layers. Given that, many homeowners can’t help but start doing a little demolition themselves. If you feel inclined to start pulling back cabinets or punching through drywall, please just keep in mind that doing so will kick up mold particles that you can end up breathing or that can travel to other parts of your home. That’s why SERVPRO® will contain the affected area before removing any areas as well as wear full body and face protection.

Commercial Water Loss

10/17/2024 (Permalink)

Repairing drywall from water loss

Water Damage Disasters at an educational facility are highly complex and require a knowledgeable and flexible response. Whether we’re dealing with a small school campus or an institute of higher education, we work quickly to assess each unique situation and isolate the damaged area so that normal operations can continue in a temporary space while we restore your facility. Our professionals are trained to be mindful of legal and environmental concerns and strive to fully restore the damaged area while working within your budgetary constraints. Your job is to provide valuable lessons and information to the students, ours is to make sure you have a safe place to do so.

OUR EXPERIENCE

Our experience in handling educational facilities cleanups has given us the ability to provide a variety of detailed services for the following educational facilities: K-12 Schools, Colleges & Universities, Dormitories, Private Schools, Libraries, Daycares / Pre-K Facilities

From county school systems to large accredited colleges and universities, SERVPRO of Lake County Florida works to make your education facility disaster “Like it never even happened.”

Please call 1-352-735-3311

Why use SERVPRO

10/17/2024 (Permalink)

Employee removing drywall

SERVPRO of Lake County, Florida was contacted by a customer purchasing a home that needed extensive work done to it. Its previous owner was a hoarder, so this made the job a little more challenging. After the customer accepted our bid to clean up the home, we found a few other issues with it, including that it needed Mold remediation and some Water Damage restoration along with General Cleanup and Air duct cleaning. This franchise has been helping our community for over 30 years. Our Team members have many years of training and education in all aspects of the restoration industry and continue their training throughout their career with us. With that being said we went right to work and both parties agreed to demo the entire house. The customer has been very pleased with the results. Our goal at the end of any project, no matter how big or small, is to make it “Like it never even happened.” Please call SERVPRO of Lake County FL. at Ph. 352-735-3311

Water Damage

10/17/2024 (Permalink)

Tile removal from water damage

From leaking faucets to burst pipes and flooding, water damage is one of the most common and potentially destructive problems you can face as a homeowner. If not taken care of immediately, excess water in your home can promote electrical hazards, cause expensive damage to your home’s structure and furnishings and can even lead to the growth of hazardous mold. When the worst happens, call the experts at SERVPRO of Lake County Florida. With one call, we’re at your side, providing expert guidance on what to do, with the experience to fix the problem, fast.

What is water mitigation?

Water mitigation is the process of reducing or preventing the amount of water damage that happens after a flood or due to a leaking roof, or as a result of any number of water-related problems. By taking fast action, you can prevent additional damage and cost, with our help.

What causes water damage?

Water damage happens for a variety of reasons, including:

• Plumbing leaks
• Burst or broken pipes & hoses
• A clogged toilet
• Moisture behind walls
• A leaking roof
• Foundation cracks

Whatever the cause, fast mitigation is key to restoration, and this is where SERVPRO of Lake County Fl. excels 24 Hr. per day 7 days per week. Please call SERVPRO at 352-735-7711

Protecting customers flooring

10/17/2024 (Permalink)

Protecting customers floors

SERVPRO has all the state of the art Drying Equipment necessary to complete any size water loss. SERVPRO of Lake County Florida is always prepared for any emergency and always stocked with drying equipment and ready to go in a moment’s notice. We provide Mold remediation and some Water Damage restoration along with General Cleanup and Airduct cleaning. This franchise has been helping our community for over 30 years. Our Team members have many years of training and education in all aspects of the restoration industry and continue their training throughout their career with us. With that being said we went right to work and both parties agreed to demo the entire house. We reassured the customer that we would protect all their flooring before we started Demo. The customer has been very pleased with the results. Our goal at the end of any project, no matter how big or small, is to make it “Like it never even happened.” Please call SERVPRO of Lake County FL. at Ph. 352-735-3311

Drywall Removal

9/26/2024 (Permalink)

Cutting out affected drywall

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

Storm Damage from Hurricane

9/26/2024 (Permalink)

When disasters dealing with storms strike your SERVPRO of Lake County Florida home or business, SERVPRO of Lake County Florida will be there to help. Our assistance varies from local residents to local businesses, no job is too big or too small. If you are having issues with storm damage now matter how small or large, our highly trained technicians are ready to 24/7. We respond immediately, we take pride in being "Faster to Any Size Disaster." We are experienced and have the expertise, as well as training, to restore your SERVPRO of Lake County Florida business "Like it never even happened." While your property is in the restoration process, we ensure that our local technicians will closely monitor and document you through it all. We use advanced inspection, as well as extraction equipment, to find and remove your water/fire/mold as quickly and efficiently as possible. Please call us at 1-352-735-3311

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.