Rely on SERVPRO for Cleanup and Restoration for Your Damaged Covina Home

6/18/2019 (Permalink)

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Whom Should a Covina Property Owner Call for Restoration Services Following House Damage by Water, Wind or Fire?

A home emergency could involve damages to contents, structural components, or both. In rare cases, the structure itself is impacted substantially in which case you may need to combine restoration with third-party general contractors, remodelers and architects. However, in the vast majority of situations, a professional restorer can mitigate against further losses and repair or remediate home and contents. In short, restoring your property to its preloss condition, "Like it never even happened."

Water Damage

One vital restoration service we provide to residents with water damage in Covina is the extraction of excess moisture in combination with proper drying techniques. SERVPRO technicians are adept at recognizing potential causes as well as methodically remediating the affected area to ensure losses are kept to a minimum. We use the term extraction for the removal of pooling water; remediation is for the cleaning, drying, and protecting of the property's contents, fittings, and cavities.

Limiting immediate loss is about ensuring large quantities of water are removed efficiently to prevent further damage in your Covina home. We achieve this using specialized portable extraction units. Each unit uses a combination of industrial vacuum power, a heating element and a targeted wand to draw water from fabrics, synthetics and natural materials. The water is collected in large 40 to 60-gallon tanks that prove sufficient for anything but the most severe water issues.

Proper drying techniques are a method SERVPRO use to guard against future losses. Water naturally migrates from wet to dry and can enter wall cavities, crawlspaces or subfloor. Hidden in the recesses of your Covina home, the migrated water can become a breeding ground for bacteria or microbial growth. Using thermal imaging cameras alongside moisture sensors and meters, SERVPRO can detect moisture pockets or damp spots that are otherwise invisible to the naked eye. By introducing structural cavity drying equipment, like our injectidry systems, we can remove that moisture and reduce the likelihood of secondary property problems caused by unchecked microbial growth.

Mold Remediation

Mold spores are a natural part of any home environment. These microscopic fungi exist in wall spaces, air ventilation systems, carpets, fabrics, and just about anywhere in the home. We make a point of informing our customers here in Covina that microbial fungi are not in of themselves a health risk. There are many beneficial elements to microbial bacteria, including medicinal ones like the antibiotic, Penicillin. It is only when these tiny spores come into contact with moisture at ideal temperatures of 70 degrees Fahrenheit or above that it can become an unpleasant issue for a homeowner.

Since mold spores are standard in a home environment, SERVPRO uses the term remediation rather than restoration. Remediation of mold damage in Covina properties means locating the source of the issue and removing colonies, soiling, and odor from it. We often find that microbial issues occur as a result of older plumbing or a previous property issue such as a water leak that was not restored comprehensively. Our restoration service aims to tackle both the source of the problem and its result.

One of the challenges in remediating microbial growth is that the source tends to be located in trying to reach areas like ventilation shafts or cavities in the property. We circulate hot air into these areas to ensure the cause is thoroughly dried before moving on to the effect. Placing barriers like plastic sheeting or negative air pressure is essential to ensuring microbes remain confined to the affected area. SERVPRO technicians can then set to work using chemical agents as well as deodorizing equipment to bring your Covina home back to its preloss condition.

Fire Damage

As a premier restoration service provider here in Covina, we aim to provide a professional solution to all types of property damages. House-fires are an unfortunate event for a homeowner but can usually be contained to one room where they cause extensive but non-permanent harm. We use local technicians who can professionally restore your home by removing soots, smoke residues, and odors after fire damage in Covina.

SERVPRO technicians are not only trained to identify different types of smoke residue but can also use a range of odor control methods to return your property to its preloss condition. We adapt our approach depending on the type of materials burned. Most commonly, these include protein fires, synthetic fires, and natural fires.

The first two produce thick, wet smoke that is stubborn, odorous, and challenging to remove without chemical cleaning agents. Natural fires, on the other hand, produce a dry smoke which spreads further but can usually be removed relatively quickly — both types of fire cause malodors which serve as an unwanted reminder of the event. SERVPRO can deploy thermal fogging equipment which vaporizes chemical pairing agents to find, neutralize, and clear your home from odors.

Storm Damage

A severe weather event can cause extensive harm to your Covina property. First responders typically deal with the immediate dangers, shutting off power to prevent electrical fires or removing debris such as fallen trees. Remodelers or general contractors deal with the aftermath of the event replacing windows, doors, tiling or other aspects of the structure. The restorer operates in between first responders and general contractors, performing vital tasks to mitigate losses and prevent permanent problems.

A professional restoration service could help save your property and reduce your claim after storm damage in Covina. SERVPRO uses local technicians available around the clock for emergencies. We can carry out crucial procedures like inspecting the property for safety hazards, restoring power, and board ups to ensure the entire property or affected area remains secure while it is vacated.

Onsite, SERVPRO can prepare the property for third-party contractors by deodorizing and clearing away debris or excess quantities of water that may have entered the property. We can prevent further losses by performing emergency drying of contents to prevent mold growth or pack out contents to an external facility for deep cleaning. You can reach us anytime by dialing our twenty-four emergency call line to arrange a service.

SERVPRO of Azusa / Covina is here to assist with restoration services of any scale or type. Contact us right away at (626) 387-4111.

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