Rain intrusion during a thunder storm

7/23/2024 (Permalink)

When we say storm around here, it's easy to imagine hurricanes, tornadoes, and snow storms. But our crews also respond to damage sustained during a thunderstorm much like the one we experienced in Lake County last night. We had a previous customer call us to come out when she discovered the repair she thought was complete had failed in the middle of the storm. The affected area we had dried last weekend was saturated again. The on call tech headed out and was able to limit any further damage by extracting water and placing drying equipment. Our customer was incredibly pleased with our quick response which saved her home and belongings from any further damage. We were happy to help! If you experience a loss due to rainwater, please give us a call.

Broken Pipe

7/23/2024 (Permalink)

Drying equipment set and holes in drywall for drying wall cavity

The average homeowner spends between $1,140 and $4,728 to restore or repair water damage, with an average of $2,931 (depending on the size of the loss) A licensed professional can determine the cause and extent of the destruction by categorizing and classifying the damage to your home — the two largest factors in figuring the final bill. Want to avoid large cleanup and repair bills? Preventative maintenance and cleaning up quickly after damage are critical to keeping costs down. How long moisture is left untreated increases the scope of the damage and allows mold to grow. Preventing damage by contacting professionals to diagnose causes and make small repairs can save thousands later. Regardless of cause or cost, always document the damage for insurance claims. For all your needs, please call SERVPRO of Lake County at 352-735-3311

Water Intrusion from broken pipe

7/17/2024 (Permalink)

Drying Equipment

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. 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 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

Containment used for water loss

7/17/2024 (Permalink)

Water Damage Containment

Water damages can happen at anytime, whether it is a home or business. Water can travel and have the potential to cause far-reaching damage. However, not all is lost. Water restoration experts Like SERVPRO of Lake County can help salvage most of the items in a home or business. It is important to know the effects of water damage so that homeowners and business owners understand the need for remediation.

Broken Pipe

7/17/2024 (Permalink)

Pipe with major crack in it

Broken Pipes - Everything You Need to Know Before Calling an Expert

A burst pipe can cause significant damage within a very short time. If you are looking at a frozen pipe, remember that water expands in volume by 9 per cent with great force. The pipe simply can’t sustain the pressure and so it breaks open. Unless you happen to be a plumber, you will want to call one immediately.

Follow these simple steps:

• Find your water main and shut it off immediately.
• Safety first. If you have ceilings ready to drop, stay clear of the area.
• Shut off the electricity if the water is seeping into any of your wiring.
• Open a faucet to help relieve the remaining pressure.
• Put a bucket under the leak if possible.
• Start your clean up. Get out the mops and buckets, the wet vac or anything you have and start getting rid of any water you can. The quicker the better to help reduce the spread of the damage and prevent mold.
• Set up any fans to blow warm air into the impacted rooms.
• Open doors to closets and pantries to let air in and give it a chance to dry.
• Clean up any obvious damage as soon as you can.
• Review your insurance policy and call your agent.
• Call SERVPRO® a water damage specialist AT 352-735-3311

Commercial building damage

7/17/2024 (Permalink)

SERVPRO vehicles parked in front of damaged building

Hurricane Sally leaves the Florida panhandle with severe flooding and water damages throughout the Pensacola area. As of Thursday afternoon, thousands of Florida residents were without power. Our storm crews saw how much devastation the hurricane left behind. One bridge in Pensacola, Florida, is missing two large sections, likely because barges came loose and smashed into it. Roofs have been peeled away, boats are scattered, and some areas are cut off by downed trees or heavy flooding. SERVPRO of Lake County Florida sent our general manager and crew to help the storm team. They were very surprised on how devastating the hurricane storms can be. What a trying time it is for the residents of Pensacola and surrounding areas. We are glad we were able to help out.

Hurricane Sally leaves Gulf Coast with severe flooding; at least 2 dead - CBS News

Realtors and SERVPRO

7/16/2024 (Permalink)

Mold Growth

Realtors and SERVPRO

The word is out that it is a sellers’ market here in central Florida and many investors and home owners are looking to capitalize on the money making opportunities that are becoming available. If you have a home you’d like to sell then now is the time to learn about what SERVPRO of Lake County can do for you.

It is not uncommon for a house to sit vacant for months before it is sold and in this case there may be un-detected leaks as well as insect and rodent problems that can occur. The services we specialize in can help your clients pass home inspections and generally get their homes in top show condition. Whether the problem is a water stain on a hardwood floor, a mildew smell in the closet or even if the home was lived in by a heavy smoker we offer free inspections and can come determine the scope of mitigation services that are necessary. We also offer residential cleaning services such as full detailed micro cleanings, carpet cleaning, tile cleaning, upholstery cleaning and even drape and curtain cleaning.

Let us turn a problem listing into a quick sale. 

Call us today at (352)735-3311

Carpet Cleaning

7/16/2024 (Permalink)

Carpet Cleaning

A large percentage of homes and business have carpet in at least one room. Carpet tends to catch dust, dirt, hair and other soils which negatively affect the life span of the floors. There are preventative measures one can take to reduce the wear and tear, thereby extending the life of the carpeting. These measures include vacuuming regularly, spot removal, rearranging furniture to alter traffic patterns, and using rugs and runners. Another useful task is to change HVAC filters regularly to help filter the dust and grit in the air.

Kitchen Fire

7/16/2024 (Permalink)

Fire Damage

Electrical fires can happen at any moment. Customer called in a panic as there stove caught fire while cooking. They called us to help with the damage and we were happy to be of service. We started by washing the walls and ceilings, cleaning the floors, and running a hydroxyl generator to help with the residual odor. In addition, the HVAC system was also cleaned as part of the process. This service will help with soot and odor removal in the home and should always be recommended with fire damage.

What started out as a huge mess was quickly rectified by our highly trained and certified crew. 

Place of Worship

7/16/2024 (Permalink)

Large Water Loss

Your church is your congregation's shelter, helping shield them from the storms of life. What happens if your place of worship has a water damage or storm damage? Then suddenly your congregation is affected. This can cause a lot of cleaning as well once the damage has been repaired and this cleaning goes beyond the reach of your staff. SERVPRO of Lake County is here to help, give us a call. No stain is too small and no storm damage is too big for our SERVPRO® team. We have the training, experience and equipment to restore and clean churches quickly, helping make it "Like it never even happened."

When life's storms roll in, leave the building restoration to us so you can continue restoring lives.