Water Damage

12/9/2024 (Permalink)

Dry wall being cut out from water damage

The first problem that you might be concerned about when it comes to flooding in your home is damaged belongings. As you might already know, even minor flooding can lead to damaged or ruined furniture and other belongings. If your home has recently been flooded, there is a good chance that at least some of your belongings will have to be thrown away. Before you start bagging everything up and hauling it off to be disposed of, though, you should contact a water damage restoration company like SERVPRO of Lake County FL In some cases, household belongings can be salvaged. Sometimes, clothing and linens can be washed and salvaged. If dried in time, wooden furniture can sometimes be restored after flooding too.

Clean Homes Sell Faster

12/4/2024 (Permalink)

Content manipulation

A content manipulation is either packing or moving back your items after a major loss such as water or fire damage in order to quicken the remediation process. A pack-out is the moving of customer’s contents to a secured storage location. Here at SERVPRO of Lake County Florida, we have multiple storage options: whether its your own unit or in our on site climate controlled storage facility. When off site storage is not required we move it carefully in the center of there home or area if the customer wishes. There are certain items that we do not pack-out; these tend to be high value items such as jewelry, family heirlooms, or any other items requested by the homeowner or business. Once remediation is complete we then pack-back your items to their original spots.

Removal of Baseboard

12/3/2024 (Permalink)

Baseboard removal

How To: Remove Baseboard 

Whether you’re planning on replacing a floor or simply wanting to change up the style of trim in a room, your project to-do list will likely start with removal of the baseboard, that strip of wood or plastic that covers the joint between the walls and floor, as well as any shoe molding that may be present. Particularly if you want to save money by reusing the same baseboard over a new floor, it’s important to free the trim without damaging it—and without scratching, denting, or gouging the walls. At one time, achieving such precision required a number of outmoded tools, hard work, lots of patience, and extra time and money spent repairing holes and replacing damaged trim. Now, with the help of an impressively simple new tool called the Trim Puller, obtaining a pro-quality job is a total snap, saving you time and money along the way.

Water Damage Equipment Set

12/2/2024 (Permalink)

Dry out Service

Flooding and other water damage can be sudden and destructive to  property. If left untreated, the excess water can cause health hazards and create structural damage. Immediate action is necessary to save you both money and worry. Whether the culprit is a broken pipe, sewage back up, or simply rainwater, a commercial building flooding can be devastating – and when it comes time to fix water damage, it can be costly.

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

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

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

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

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

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. 

Water Everywhere

7/2/2024 (Permalink)

Placing Drying Equipment

SERVPRO® of Lake County franchise professionals understand how disruptive water damages can be for your entire family or business and will help ensure the water is identified regardless of where it hides. We have state of the art of instruments to detect moisture in every possible situation. 

We offer 24-hr emergency response by trained, uniformed restoration professionals. With top of the line equipment and time-tested cleanup and restoration techniques. All of our Managers and lead technicians are WRT Certified.

SERVPRO of Lake County Franchise Professionals have the expertise to help make your house feel like home again, "Like it never even happed".

Water Damage

4/3/2024 (Permalink)

Tearing out commercial carpet

Flooding and other water damage can be sudden and destructive to your property. If left untreated, the excess water can cause health hazards and create structural damage. Immediate action is necessary to save you both money and worry. Whether the culprit is a broken pipe, a faulty household appliance, an overloaded washing machine, sewage back up, or simply rainwater, a commercial building flooding can be devastating – and when it comes time to fix water damage, it can be costly.

Turn to SERVPRO of Lake County for quality water damage restoration services that are effective and affordable. We use cutting-edge technology and non-invasive methods to find the cause of flooding and fix it at the root of the problem. Unlike other technicians, we have in-depth understanding and experience assessing water damage and creating customized solutions. Our highly trained professionals arrive on time, prepared, and get the job done right, fast and on time. Please call SERVPRO of Lake County at 352-735-3311                                                

Demolition after a water damage

2/28/2024 (Permalink)

Demolition after a water damage

SERVPRO of Lake County Florida received a call at 5:00am from two toilet overflows. Our crew was onsite by 6:00am and started going over all the paper work and getting it signed so we could proceed to start the job. Our SERVPRO crew began to extract the standing water from room to room. We had lots of furniture to remove from one area to another and extract as we cleared a room. After all the areas were extracted we began to demo the flooring. There were three rooms that the floor was removed all debris picked up and bagged in 3mil plastic and loaded in our trailer and hauled away. The customer was extremely happy with the time we arrived onsite until everything was cleaned up and loaded in our trailer. Please call SERVPRO of Lake County Florida at 352-735-3311 and we will be glad to help. 

Floor removal from water damage

2/28/2024 (Permalink)

Removal of damaged hardwood floor

SERVPRO of Lake County Florida received a call that washing machine pipe broke and water flooded the entire home. Our crew was onsite by quickly and the crew began to extract the standing water from room to room. We had lots of furniture to remove from one area to another and extract as we cleared a room. After all the areas were extracted we began to demo the flooring. There were three rooms that the floor was removed all debris picked up and bagged in 3mil plastic and loaded in our trailer and hauled away. The customer was extremely happy with the time we arrived onsite until everything was cleaned up and loaded in our trailer. Please call SERVPRO of Lake County Florida at 352-735-3311 and we will be glad to help. 

Drying Chamber

1/4/2024 (Permalink)

Drying Concrete wall cavity

The Essential Guide to Drying Chambers in Water Damage Restoration

Drying chambers, by nature, will limit the risk of moisture spreading. Because they can section off a specific area, the moisture is quickly pulled out of the air by dehumidifiers. If not sealed, the moisture would move throughout the building, potentially causing damage in other areas. Drying chambers can be established for any site requiring treatment, including small cavities, cupboards, and within walls.

A main concern with other treatment methods is how much resourcing is required to dry a given area. With drying chambers, you’re able to target the specific location you need to work on and not waste energy by the surrounding environment. If the flooring is all that needs to be treated, you’re not losing precious time and power to keep an entire room at the proper temperature, with the right amount of airflow. You’re simply applying energy to the damaged flooring, dramatically reducing resource requirements and saving yourself from other potential issues.

While drying chambers are efficient, they need to be implemented correctly to maximize their benefits.