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Assisting with Water Damage in Schaumburg Apartments!
8/11/2022 (Permalink)
Apartment buildings in the Schaumburg area dealing with the devastating effects of any loss incident can see these symptoms penetrate wall cavities and permeate shared construction elements to affect multiple units simultaneously. This situation is true when it comes to water loss incidents, as substantial events can allow for heavy pooling and standing water to remain in the apartment, which can move between units to cause more damage. We have experienced and dedicated professionals who can help.
When these damages occur, water removal is a vital service that your Schaumburg apartment needs right away. The worse the conditions are in your property, the more that one can assume the incident and its symptoms have spread to the other residences that share walls and floors. Our SERVPRO professionals arrive with the full measure of our cleaning, drying, and extraction equipment, helping our entire roster on-site to begin vital mitigation and recovery work right away.
The objective of our professionals when we first reach a damaged apartment is to work to keep the situation from getting worse. Often mitigation can address the spread of effects, but our specialists do not fully understand the extent of the damage until we employ our advanced hygrometers, moisture content readers, and thermal imagery devices to note specifically the path that the water damage has taken throughout the building.
Standing water presents threats to not only the flooring and the structural integrity of specific areas of your apartment, but penetration of this flooring can lead to water damage in the level below you as well. We have an array of extraction tools capable of reaching inaccessible areas and powerful enough to remove standing water at a rate of 300 psi. We always have the right tool for the job.
Extraction is a vital component of recovery when water loss incidents affect apartment buildings. Our team can respond quickly to these emergencies with the experience and tools to help. Give our technicians a call anytime that you need us at (847) 593-3055.
It's the Season For Storms! Are You Ready?
8/11/2022 (Permalink)
Thunderstorms in the summer can cause numerous unexpected damages to your property. Whether it is flooding in your basement, damage to your roof, or trees puncturing through your windows, storm damage can happen at any time. When the forecast looks grim, it is wise to prepare in advance to ensure you and your loved ones are kept safe.
- Secure fences and outside furniture: Heavy winds can easily pull unsecured fencing and loose patio furniture off the ground, which could cause exterior damage to your house. Make sure your fence is properly secured, and anchor outdoor furniture or bring it inside.
- Check gutters: Make sure your gutters are clear of debris and downspouts drain away from your house to help prevent interior water damage.
- Trim trees: Dead tree limbs near your windows could potentially get loose from heavy winds and puncture through.
- Protect your valuables: If you store valuables in your basement, make sure they are off the ground or secured in boxes.
- Review your policy: Lots of homeowners often find out too late that their insurance policy does not cover certain types of flood damages!
- Create an emergency kit: Make sure your emergency kit has everything you need just in case!
When storms come your way, SERVPRO is ready and prepared to handle any size disaster!
The SERVPRO Way to Handle a Fire!
7/15/2022 (Permalink)
After a house fire, any restoration company can clean up the visible damage. It takes an experienced restoration company with the proper training and resources to truly make it "Like it never even happened."
Smoke odor is extremely difficult to fully remove as it can seep deep into interior walls, linens, carpets, etc. Any remaining soot can also be hard to spot. Luckily, SERVPRO's technicians take every extra step necessary to thoroughly clean your property to leave virtually no trace of odor or soot.
For any personal belongings such as clothing, toys, and furniture, SERVPRO can safely pack and store your items for deep-cleaning. As for your property, we have what is needed to properly treat every square inch of affected area. With the use of safe cleaning chemicals, air scrubbers, and ozone machines, SERVPRO will ensure the air throughout your property is thoroughly cleaned and freshened, restoring the safety of your living conditions.
Check out testimonials from our customers and examples of previous fire jobs we've done. You can rely on SERVPRO to give your fire-damaged property the extensive treatment it needs!
Fast Response Time Is Our Specialty!
7/15/2022 (Permalink)
While we are a locally owned and operated business, SERVPRO is a nationwide service provider with the resources and expertise necessary to tackle any size disaster. With over 1,700 franchises across the United States and a network of strategically positioned storm teams on standby, SERVPRO is ready 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to respond to emergencies. From severe flooding to catastrophic fires, SERVPRO has seen it all and our technicians are trained and experienced to handle whatever is thrown our way.
Pictured is one such instance of a large loss emergency in Schaumburg that SERVPRO responded to. After an 80,000 sq. ft. commercial property flooded out, we immediately mobilized a storm team consisting of 50 workers to extract standing water, remove any wet, salvageable materials, and place over 600 pieces of drying equipment to ensure no further damage occurred. Because of our quick response time, the entire structure was dried within a week. To see more from this job, check out our video highlighting the job process.
SERVPRO is ready to respond to any size disaster, large or small. In the unfortunate event you experience home or business damage related to a storm, do not hesitate to call us! (847) 593-3055
Commercial Cleaning for All Your Needs
7/15/2022 (Permalink)
SERVPRO® is uniquely prepared during this time of uncertainty to clean and disinfect your commercial business location or office according to the protocols set forth by the CDC and local authorities. With years of experience in dealing with biological contaminants and multiple Hospital-Grade, EPA-Registered Disinfectants that meet the standards set by the CDC, we will go beyond the scope of work that regular janitorial and cleanup staff would perform.
SERVPRO® employs protocols applicable to the category of exposure (CAT 1, 2, and 3).
CAT1 – Proactive and Preemptive Cleanup: This involves proactive cleaning and disinfection where there is NO active known threat of COVID-19 contamination or exposure. This procedure generally includes cleaning of porous and non-porous surfaces, disinfecting of non-porous surfaces, cleaning and disinfecting of equipment, tools, and/or supplies used for cleanup process, and disposal of waste.
CAT2 – High-Touch Cleanup: This involves a suspected case of COVID-19 exposure and requires additional cleaning and disinfecting of all high-touch nonporous and porous surfaces. High-touch includes regularly utilized surfaces, including counters, tabletops, doorknobs, bathroom fixtures, toilets, carpets, chairs, etc.
CAT3 – Enhanced Cleanup: This is employed for areas with confirmed COVID-19 exposure and requires enhanced cleaning that includes walls up to 8 feet but excludes ceilings.
If you are interested in our services, we are here to help. We remain an essential business and are operational 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Ensure Your Business Is Ready When A Storm Hits!
7/5/2022 (Permalink)
According to research, as many as 50% of businesses do not recover after experiencing a disaster. To ensure your business is not part of that statistic, we at SERVPRO can work with you to establish an emergency plan of action, free of charge.
The Emergency READY Profile (ERP) is a comprehensive assessment of your facility that also establishes a direct line of contact between the decision-maker of your business and SERVPRO. When disaster strikes, the ERP can streamline the restoration process to ensure your business experiences minimal interruption.
- A no cost assessment of your facility.
This means there is no need to allocate funds, giving you a great value at no cost.
- A concise Profile Document that contains only the critical information needed in the event of an emergency.
It will only take a little time to complete and will not take you away from current projects. But it will save a lot of time if ever needed.
- A guide to help you get back into your building following a disaster.
This can help minimize the amount of time your business is inactive by having an immediate plan of action.
- Establishes your local SERVPRO Franchise Professional as your disaster mitigation and restoration provider.
You have a provider that is recognized as an industry leader and close by.
- Identification of the line of command for authorizing work to begin.
This saves time so we can begin the work of mitigating the damage which can save you time and money.
- Provides facility details such as shut-off valve locations, priority areas and priority contact information.
Having a quick reference of what to do, how to do it and who to call provides solutions in advance of an emergency so that during the emergency you are "Ready for whatever happens."
Call 847-593-3055 to learn more about the Emergency READY Profile!
SERVPRO Has Your Back for Flood Damage and Storms!
6/27/2022 (Permalink)
Water damage to your Elk Grove home is a terrible inconvenience. Any leak or flood from a faucet, tub or pipes in your home carries with it the risk of flood damage throughout your house. Water might also enter your home from a storm or flood outside. Once water enters, it can migrate to any room in the house and damage the structure of the room such as the floors and ceilings and can also cause harm to your furniture and belongings.
Flood damage to your property is a frustrating situation, and of course, you want to get it remedied as soon as possible. Luckily, SERVPRO technicians are experts for mitigating water damage. Our teams are trained to assess and deal with any water problem no matter how big or how small it is.
Our professional assessment of the situation begins when you contact our 24-hour help center. We understand that swift action reduces the risk of even more damage which is why we are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our professional office staff understands that this is a frightening and confusing time. We will ask you a series of questions about the flood to better understand your needs.
As soon as our technicians arrive to your home, they begin with a thorough assessment of the flood damage. We start with a visual inspection that includes looking at your walls, ceilings and carpets, as well as the floor under the carpets. We examine furniture and soft furnishings so we know what can and cannot be saved.
SERVPRO understands that even the most thorough visual inspection does not give a true picture of flood damage. That is why we train our technicians in the use of various detection devices to seek out all types of water damage. Moisture sensors are useful for examining soft materials such as carpet to determine the presence of water and the extent of the flood damage. Moisture meters show the amount of damp that is present and can be used to examine inside wall cavities and under wooden flooring so that our technicians know where water has migrated to and how deeply it has penetrated the materials.
Using professional equipment to examine your bedroom means not a single damaged patch goes untreated. We will ensure that there are no hidden issues that would potentially cause further problems down the road.
Do not panic about water damage to your home. Let SERVPRO of Elk Grove/E. Schaumburg/Itasca/Roselle and SERVPRO of Palatine/Rolling Meadows assess and remedy the situation. Call us at (847) 593-3055 for help.
Commercial Disinfecting in Your Area!
6/23/2022 (Permalink)
SERVPRO® is uniquely prepared during this unprecedented time to clean and disinfect your home according to the protocols set forth by the CDC and local authorities. With years of experience in dealing with biological contaminants and multiple Hospital-Grade, EPA-Registered Disinfectants that meet the standards set by the CDC, we will go beyond the scope of work that regular janitorial and cleanup staff would perform.
SERVPRO® employs protocols applicable to the category of exposure (CAT 1, 2, and 3).
CAT1 – Proactive and Preemptive Cleanup: This involves proactive cleaning and disinfection where there is NO active known threat of COVID-19 contamination or exposure. This procedure generally includes cleaning of porous and non-porous surfaces, disinfecting of non-porous surfaces, cleaning and disinfecting of equipment, tools, and/or supplies used for cleanup process, and disposal of waste.
CAT2 – High-Touch Cleanup: This involves a suspected case of COVID-19 exposure and requires additional cleaning and disinfecting of all high-touch nonporous and porous surfaces. High-touch includes regularly utilized surfaces, including counters, tabletops, doorknobs, bathroom fixtures, toilets, carpets, chairs, etc.
CAT3 – Enhanced Cleanup: This is employed for areas with confirmed COVID-19 exposure and requires enhanced cleaning that includes walls up to 8 feet but excludes ceilings.
If you are interested in our services, we are here to help. We remain an essential business and are operational 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Ready to Partner with SERVPRO? Businesses Receive the Quickest Response Times to Water Damages When Partnered with SERVPRO!
6/21/2022 (Permalink)
Large loss jobs require the best of the best for equipment!
When weather damage strikes your commercial property, it can be a difficult process to deal with. Business is interrupted, resulting in potential loss of revenue and customers. We at SERVPRO understand the urgency to get your business back up and running. As soon as we receive your call, making sure you and your property are taken care of is our priority.
Our highly trained crew chiefs and technicians are experienced and qualified to handle any size disaster. From large commercial lots to small mom and pop shops, no job is too big or too small for our team. In addition to our expertise, we at SERVPRO also value our customer relationships. From start to finish, we will make sure to stay in constant communication so we are on the same page. We aim to give you peace of mind in the midst of a stressful time. Check out testimonials from previous customers regarding our commercial work.
To further offer you peace and security, we offer a free consultation and emergency plan called the Emergency Ready Profile (ERP). This profile compiles all necessary building information needed in the event of an emergency, such as water and gas shutoff valve locations, emergency contact information, etc. In addition, through a mobile app, you will always have a direct line to our office, streamlining the restoration process even further. The ERP ensures that when disaster strikes, you are ready and prepared to tackle it head-on.
SERVPRO of Elk Grove/E. Schaumburg/Itasca/Roselle and SERVPRO of Palatine/Rolling Meadows service these cities, as well as Medinah, Wood Dale, Inverness, and elsewhere around the Chicago suburbs. In the unfortunate event your business or commercial property is struck by disaster, call us any time 24/7 to begin the restoration process to get you back up and running! (847) 593-3055
Are You Ready For Summer Yet?
6/6/2022 (Permalink)
During the hottest months of the year, your home or property will be needing a little extra attention and inspection to help lower the cost of energy bills, operate safely, and overall function at a more efficient dynamic.
Here are just a few ways to ensure your home is ready for the summertime:
- Seal any leaks around windows and door frames by applying caulking to seal in any missing spots to prevent cold air from escaping and to stop the hot air from entering your home. This simply task can improve efficiency and make your home more comfortable.
- Check for leaking pipes for damage that occurred during the cold months of the year. Always begin by examining the pipes and removing any vegetation surrounding them. If a pipe has a leak the easy fix is to apply a foam covering, known as lagging, to the outside of the pipe to seal any cracks and leaks.
- Inspect and clean your chimney. Typically, during the winter months your chimney tends to fill up. By hiring a professional to come out, inspect, and clean it out has a significant impact on decreasing the probability of a chimney fire.
- Sufficient insulation in your attic can heavily reduce the amount of heat that escapes through the roof of your house. By doing this, you can also bring down energy costs, therefore reducing your mothy bill.
- Another good tip is to locate if you have any water left over from draining your gutters or cleaning your drains. That water may be getting into your lead pipes, draining at the edge of your house, and flowing into your basement. To fix this, ensure you have trenches dug and underground pipes installed to keep roof water off and away from your property. Additionally, make sure all landscaping is slanting away from your property.
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