Why Every Florida Homeowners Needs a Restoration Company Saved to Their Contacts

10/7/2021 (Permalink)

Services like water damage restoration require experience and the right equipment to tackle properly and prevent mold growth.

What Do Florida Restoration Companies Do?

Let's face it, most Central Florida homeowners don't know what a restoration company does and why it's important. The thing is, most people do not even know what goes into services like water mitigation, post-fire cleanup, or mold remediation until they actually need them. In this article, we will cover the services we provide and, more importantly, why you should be prepared and knowledgeable about them before you actually need them.

1. Water Damage Restoration

Water damage is our most highly sought-after service. However, most of the calls we receive are from homeowners who do not know what to expect at all. Water damage can occur in a number of ways such as; pipe bursts, storm flooding, toilet overflows, roof damage, washing machine malfunctions, etc. When these events occur, they need to be addressed quickly to prevent further damage from the water itself or even mold growth.

There are also different categories of water damage based on whether the excess water is clean or contaminated such as sewage backups.

Aside from the need to have the water removed, you also need to make sure the affected materials of your home are thoroughly dried out. This can include your ceiling, walls, and various flooring types. Not taking the proper steps to do so can easily lead to mold in Florida homes.

How We Can Help

SERVPRO of Winter Park has the experience to determine the level of damage and address it properly in a timely manner to avoid further damage. We have the manpower, equipment, and experience to handle water damage extractions, structural drying, and disinfecting. If any affected materials are unsalvageable, we can facilitate their removal, discarding them, and replacing them through reconstruction.

Why You Should Save Our Contact

We are located just north of downtown Orlando giving us the fastest response time for most of Central Florida. Time is of the essence when you have a water disaster, so having our number ready will ensure you can quickly reach a reputable company you can trust.

Our office is reachable 24/7 at (407) 678-5391.

2. Mold Remediation

Another highly sought-after service in Florida is mold remediation which basically means mold treatment and removal. Mold growth in a Florida home most typically occurs after a water damage event has occurred. The humid climate in our area along with excess moisture creates the perfect environment for many different mold species to grow in. In some cases, you can identify what might be mold visually but most times it will be hidden from sight. You may also suspect a mold problem if you experience heightened allergies or smell a foul pungent odor. The only way to really determine whether you have mold is through sample collecting and lab testing. 

How We Can Help

In the state of Florida, your mold tester and mold remediator cannot be the same company because of a conflict of interests. We can put you in touch with reputable mold assessors in your local area. They will collect surface samples where they can and air quality samples throughout the home along with a controlled air quality sample from outside of the home. These samples get sent to a lab to determine what species of mold are present and where the spore counts are highest in the air. The assessor will analyze the results and write a detailed protocol for treatment and removal.

Once this protocol is written, SERVPRO of Winter Park can step in as a remediator and eradicate the mold from the source. We use organic treatments for the mold that are safe for the homeowner and their family. We remove and reconstruct affected unsalvageable materials like drywall. We thoroughly clean materials that can be salvaged. Using a powerful, HEPA filtered air scrubber, the air is cleaned and filtered to remove as many mold spores as possible.

Most importantly, before remediation takes place we seal the affected areas to avoid mold spreading during the process. Once remediation is complete, the assessor will test again to verify the results and determine whether or not the remediation was successful.

Why You Should Save Our Contact

There is a ton of misinformation online. We are experts at mold so if you suspect anything in your home you can call us to get expert advice on what may be going on and what crucial next steps would be whether it is DIY or professional help you need. We have also worked with many assessors and can recommend companies that are thorough in their testing and reporting to make sure you are on the right track to ridding yourself of mold for good.

Our office is reachable 24/7 at (407) 678-5391.

3. Fire Damage Restoration

There aren't many situations in a homeowner's life that can match a fire event in terms of stress and confusion. This is a hard time for anyone. After the emergency responders have put out a fire, the journey does not end there, unfortunately. Getting back to how your home was before the fire takes a specialized type of service.

How We Can Help

A restoration company will take care of the cleanup involved after a fire. This consists of cleaning soot and smoke residue and even water damage cleanup from fire hoses. It is an extensive process but one we are accustomed to and well equipped to handle. We can also clean salvageable belongings and materials. We facilitate any demolition that needs to occur as well as reconstruction.

Why You Should Save Our Contact

Like water damage events, fires can occur at the spur of a moment. After calling the fire department, calling SERVPRO of Winter Park can get the process rolling for cleanup. Once the emergency responders have cleared the property for re-entry, we can work directly with your insurance adjuster to calculate the damages and shorten the drawn-out insurance process. This helps to make sure cleaning can happen quickly and further damage is more likely to be prevented.

Our office is reachable 24/7 at (407) 678-5391.

4. COVID-19 Cleaning

In the midst of the pandemic, SERVPRO of Winter Park has included COVID-19 cleaning services to help prevent the spread of the virus.

How We Can Help

We can do a deep cleaning and full disinfecting of your property. We use only CDC-approved disinfecting agents to combat the virus. Our experienced cleaning team will clean all surfaces with a high concentration of high traffic areas. We can also fog the area to disinfect the air as well giving you peace of mind.

Why You Should Save Our Contact

We know that this is a virus that can spread easily. In the event that you, a member of your household, or someone visiting you has contracted the virus, cleaning after a quarantine can help prevent others in your home from catching the virus as well. Holidays are also fast-approaching so having a thorough COVID-19 cleaning after a party or gathering can help keep the disease away from your home.

Our office is reachable 24/7 at (407) 678-5391.

5. Biohazard Cleaning

Biohazard cleanings are one of our lesser-known services but when they are needed they are necessary. Examples of this type of cleaning would be blood, vomit, other bodily fluids, animal feces, chemical spills, and any other hazardous materials that require special care in removal. 

How We Can Help

SERVPRO of Winter Park is experienced in cleaning hazardous materials. We can safely remove the materials from your home and disinfect the affected areas. We are also able to properly discard the materials. 

Why You Should Save Our Contact

To prevent harm to yourself and members of your household, it's important to have a biohazard cleanup done quickly by a professional. We have a short response time and can be anywhere in Central Florida within the hour.

Our office is reachable 24/7 at (407) 678-5391.