Recent Water Damage Posts
Water in Winter
12/11/2023 (Permalink)
In an environment where the weather is constantly fluctuating between temperatures ranging from the 10s to the 40s, the occurrence of sporadic snowfall, melting snow, and subsequent freezing is a common challenge. These variations can pose potential threats to your property, leading to water intrusions through inadequately sealed areas like the roof, walls, windows, or even from leaking appliances or broken pipes.
Should you notice any signs of water damage, regardless of their apparent severity, it is essential to promptly address the issue. Water and moisture-related problems, whether visible or concealed behind insulation or within wall surfaces, have the potential to harbor bacteria, foster mold growth, induce rot, emit odors, or cause other unseen damages. Regardless of the magnitude of the problem, reaching out to our professionals for a complimentary initial assessment and estimate is strongly recommended.
Prioritizing safety during water cleanup is crucial. If feasible, take steps to prevent further damage while waiting for our professional team's arrival. In cases where self-intervention is not practical, our team will act promptly to:
- Identify the source and type of water.
- Measure temperature and humidity for drying analysis.
- Survey the extent of damage and inspect the premises.
- Perform emergency water extraction.
- Apply necessary treatments.
- Employ drying equipment and monitor the drying process.
Throughout the water remediation process, we work in collaboration with you and your insurance company, should you have initiated a claim. Remember, it is imperative not to let water of any type linger; give us a call, and we will be there promptly to assist!
Your Home is Your Biggest Investment
11/18/2023 (Permalink)
Your home is more than likely the biggest investment that you will ever make and one that holds a lifetime of memories.
What happens if you wake up to see 2 inches of water in your kitchen? What would you do? Do you know who you would call?
We are SERVPRO® of West Kalamazoo and we have been serving homeowners and businesses like you since 1967.
As a leader in the field of water damage repair and restoration, our crews are trained to help you when disaster strikes, they will help walk you through the drying process and answer any questions you may have.
If disaster strikes your home, be sure to remember to give us a call, SERVPRO® of West Kalamazoo at 269-963-3033
Do You Know How To Fix A Leaky Sink?
6/28/2022 (Permalink)
Discovering water somewhere you don’t want in your house can be a huge shock. Whether it’s flooding in the bathroom, kitchen, or somewhere else, water in a home environment can lead to damage. The thought may cause some homeowners to panic. However, remain calm and follow these simple steps in order to reduce potential damage and prepare for water damage repair.
1. Shut Off the Water to Your House
You want to ensure that no further damage from flooding occurs, so you need to stop the water completely before doing anything else. Shutting off the main water to the house is the only way to guarantee that no more water comes from the sink leak, so be sure you know where in your house to go in order to do so.
2. Use a mop and rags to clean up if possible
While it may be tempting to do this first, if you don’t shut off the water, you’ll just have more water to clean before you even finish. Use a mop and rags to soak up the excess water, and also be sure to remove any electronics and bright colored objects that could stain, such as magazines.
3. Look at Your Insurance
If you have homeowner’s insurance, you may be covered for any work that needs to be done, such as kitchen repair, in order to fix water damage. This can be highly beneficial financially and should be checked before making any calls out to repairmen.
4. Find a Restoration Service for Help
Water damage can lead to parts of the house not easily managed, so working with a restoration service is your best bet to ensuring that everything is taken care of properly. Not only can they repair any leaks to stop them, but they also can manage the replacements needed for any damaged wood, carpet, etc.
Being a homeowner can lead to stress if you find flooding from one of your sinks, but rest assured, if you handle things carefully, you’ll be able to get through the situation just fine. So give us a call! We are faster to any disaster and are ready to get you back to "Like it never even happened."
Contact SERVPRO Right Away If Your Water Heater Needs Repair
6/17/2022 (Permalink)
Water Heater Repairs & Water Damage Cleanup
Wet spots on the floor or a rusted tank may signal a problem. Your hot-water heater could have a leak or a busted valve. If you are having a problem with your hot-water heater, contact a qualified plumbing contractor right away.
Once you have called a plumbing contractor then contact SERVPRO of West Kalamazoo to provide an inspection utilizing advanced technical equipment. Upon inspection if damages are determined SERVPRO of West Kalamazoo will address the water damage and provide a full repair service estimate. SERVPRO of West Kalamazoo has a 24 hour emergency service team that is highly trained and ready to help you at your home or business. Contact SERVPRO today!
We are faster to any disaster and we will make it "Like it never even happened."
Water Damage In Your Kitchen Can Really Slow You Down
6/3/2022 (Permalink)
SERVPRO was called out to assess water damage at a home. It was discovered that a refrigerator had a leak from a water supply line to the ice maker. This led to a slow leak that went for days without being found. Upon arrival of the SERVPRO professional, it was determined that the beautiful hardwood floor was beyond repair.
In the photo you can see that the floor has buckling. SERVPRO worked with the home owner and adjuster to develop an action plan to mitigate the damage. In this case, it required the affected hardwood flooring to be tore out and replaced with new. It also required that all continuous hardwood flooring be sanded and refinished.
The water damage started in the kitchen but because it was not discovered right away it affected room underneath the kitchen. There was drywall and cabinets that were affected. SERVPRO brought in fans and dehumidifiers to dry the structure. If you have water damage, call SERVPRO as we have trained professionals to handle this type of loss.
We are faster to any disaster and ready to help get things back to "Like it never even happened."
Water Damage Knows No Limits On Destruction
1/5/2022 (Permalink)
If a flood occurs and affects you, call SERVPRO of West Kalamazoo. Even minor floods have potential to cause major damage.
Floods are one of the most common and widespread natural disasters in the United States.
There is always potential for flood damage no matter where you live. According to the American Red Cross floods cause more damage in the United States every year than any other weather related disaster. The American Red Cross offers these flood safety tips:
-Stay away from floodwaters. If you come up on a flowing stream where water is above your ankles, stop, turn around and go another way. Six inches of swiftly moving water can sweep you off of your feet.
-If you approach a flooded road while driving, turn around and go another way. If you are caught on a flooded road and waters are riding rapidly around you, get out of the car quickly and move to higher ground. Most cars can be swept away by less than two feet of moving water.
-Keep children out of the water. They are curious and often lack judgment about running water or contaminated water.
If a flood occurs and affects you, call SERVPRO of West Kalamazoo. Even minor floods have potential to cause major damage.
We are faster to ANY size disaster. Let us help you get your life back in order.
Ask The Experts: Should I Postpone Fixing A Leaky Sink?
1/4/2022 (Permalink)
Call SERVPRO today! We are faster to any disaster and we are ready to put our experience to work for you
Everyone has days where they are excessively busy and cannot seem to get a moment to themselves, but the last thing you want to do is to ignore the threat of water damage inside of your home. Leaving a leaking pipe underneath your bathroom sink can eventually cause water damage. Continually forgetting to fix it, and then putting it off when you do remember, can also cause further complications, such as mold and rot. The best thing to do for your home when you find a leak is to fix it immediately. Doing so leaves less room for damage to occur.
Accidents happen, and it is essential that upon discovering water damage inside your home, you take action as soon as possible. Turning off the water in your home so the pipe can no longer leak is the first step. Additionally, calling a professional immediately allows for a smoother remediation process, as water damage is often time-sensitive.
When you call SERVPRO, we always prioritize arriving at your home quickly. From the moment our team receives your call, we begin to organize our team to send your way. Our Estimator can go through the initial inspection with you and explain potential solutions until the rest of our team gets there. Once there, our team begins to work right away.
SERVPRO’s IICRC-certified technicians can bring advanced tools with them to address the water damage in your bathroom. Our goal is to decrease the moisture levels inside to an acceptable amount and to dry out the cupboard under your sink, which has been continually absorbing water. Additionally, we can check for any signs of further damage.
SERVPRO can set up tools such as desiccant dehumidifiers and air movers to draw out moisture and get air flowing. Additionally, we can also set up axial fans to help the process. Using these tools creates an environment that is ideal for evaporation to occur, which is what allows your washroom to dry.
Should your home suffer water damage, always call for help as quickly as possible. Reach out to SERVPRO. It's our goal to return your home to its pre-damaged state.
So call us today! We are faster to any disaster and we are ready to put our experience to work for you!
Don't Let Sewage Back Up Happen To You!
1/4/2022 (Permalink)
If you're not sure if it's contaminated water please call SERVPRO to check it out instead of inspecting it yourself. Call today 269-342-2366
Water Damage From Contaminated Water
Sewage back ups can happen to anyone! Here are a few Do's and Don'ts to keep you safe until SERVPRO can get there to assist you with cleanup. DO:
- Avoid all contact with sewage and items contaminated from sewage.
- Wash your hands thoroughly after contact with contaminated items.
DON’T:
- Spread contaminated water by walking unnecessarily on damaged or wet areas.
- Turn on the HVAC system if there is a possibility of spreading contaminated air.
- Use household fans to dry the structure and spread contaminants.
- Use products for personal hygiene and cleanliness if exposed to the contaminated areas.
Toilets are not the only source of a sewage back up, back ups can also happen in bath tubs and drains in the basement. If you're not sure if it's contaminated water please call SERVPRO to check it out instead of inspecting it yourself. Call today 269-342-2366
SERVPRO Answers The Phone Ready To Help! 24/7!
11/29/2021 (Permalink)
We specialize in water damage restoration—in fact, it's the cornerstone of our business.
We understand that when you call us, you may be feeling confused, stressed, and vulnerable. You need an expert to guide you through this crisis. SERVPRO of West Kalamazoo has the specific water damage training and experience to help you through this tough time. We specialize in water damage restoration—in fact, it's the cornerstone of our business.
What to Expect:
When you call, we will ask several questions regarding your water damage emergency. These questions will help us determine what equipment and resources to bring, including how many trained SERVPRO Professionals may be needed.
Our SERVPRO Representative will ask several questions:
- Your name and contact information
- Your insurance information (if applicable)
- The street address of the water-damaged home or business
- When did the flooding or water damage occur?
- What caused the water damage (if known)?
- Is there electricity available (on-site)?
About SERVPRO of West Kalamazoo
SERVPRO of West Kalamazoo specializes in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial property after a fire, smoke or water damage event. Our staff is highly trained in property damage restoration. From initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO’s corporate training facility to regular IICRC-industry certification, rest assured our staff is equipped with the knowledge to restore your property
Call us today! (800) 630-7119
When Water Damage Infringes In Your Home - SERVPRO Is Here
6/28/2021 (Permalink)
SERVPRO is here 24/7! Give us a call!
If your property has been damaged by water caused by flooding or water leaks, we have the experience, expertise, and equipment to restore your property properly.
Wet walls can present a challenge to water damage restoration professionals. Walls are usually covered with a variety of finished surfaces, making choosing the appropriate drying technique difficult.
After a major water damage it may not be necessary to tear out the dry wall during the restoration effort. There is a less invasive technique our professionals at SERVPRO of West Kalamazoo can use.
For more information on cavity drying system please call us today!
- We are Available 24 hours/7 days per week
- We’re a Preferred Vendor to many National Insurance Companies
- We Bill The Insurance Directly – One Less Thing For You To Worry About
- Our Technicians are Highly-Trained in Water Restoration Techniques
- We use s500 IICRC Restoration Standards
- Advanced Inspection and Extraction Equipment
Did You Know - SERVPRO Is IICRC Water Certified!
6/17/2021 (Permalink)
SERVPRO Technicians and Production Managers are not the only team members at SERVPRO who have to understand the process of drying a house out from a water damage. On March 21st to the 23rd two of our new administrative specialists traveled to Novi, Michigan to become IICRC Water Certified. For three long days they learned difference of water losses, how many dehumidifiers and air movers is needed for each room, and what happens when they are not taken care of properly.After a review on the last day they were tested on everything they learned in class. An hour and a half later they finally finished their test. They left beautiful Novi and headed back home with high hopes of passing their class like so many of our other team members at SERVPRO.
Maintaining Value of Property Starts With Carpet Cleaning! SERVPRO Can Get The Job Done!
6/2/2021 (Permalink)
Carpet cleaning is important to maintaining the overall comfort and monetary value of a property. Any type of flooring is an investment for the property owner. Keeping the investment in the best shape takes a professional, but without proper certification, the consumer cannot be guaranteed of proper education and training on updated techniques used in maintaining the value of the flooring. There are health concerns that can arise from any unsanitary environment, and it can be surprising to learn what survives in and under the flooring. Allergens that are left behind can lead to serious health problems for family members and even household pets. Proper techniques can reduce or eliminate allergens in the environment, improving the health of the occupants. Great strides have been made in technologies used in carpet-care. Today there are only a few basic wet and dry methodologies accepted by the industry leaders. Ensuring consistently high standards means understanding how the certifying body works to guarantee better results at lower costs. Proper maintenance begins with regular vacuuming using a high-powered machine. Over time normal wear and tear leads to a dull, soiled appearance. Proper maintenance by the occupants can help keep the flooring looking good, but there comes a time when a certified technician has to be called to get to the really deep grime a normal household vacuum can miss.
While regular maintenance is beneficial to the healthfulness and attractiveness of a home or office, a certified technician is necessary to take care of the really deep jobs regular vacuuming misses. Consumers often find it difficult to choose a professional company for those important household chores. The benefits of carpet cleaning are numerous, but knowing who can be trusted is not always easy. That's where we come in....Just give us a call @ (269) 342-2911 and we'll help you in any way that we can, whether that be by offering our carpet cleaning services or just answering any questions you may have
Why Wet Walls Will Require Your Attention!
1/3/2021 (Permalink)
If your property has been damaged by water caused by flooding or water leaks, we have the experience, expertise, and equipment to restore your property properly.
Wet walls can present a challenge to water damage restoration professionals. Walls are usually covered with a variety of finished surfaces, making choosing the appropriate drying technique difficult.
After a major water damage it may not be necessary to tear out the dry wall during the restoration effort. There is a less invasive technique our professionals at SERVPRO can use.
- We are Available 24 hours/7 days per week
- We’re a Preferred Vendor to many National Insurance Companies
- We Bill The Insurance Directly – One Less Thing For You To Worry About
- Our Technicians are Highly-Trained in Water Restoration Techniques
- We use s500 IICRC Restoration Standards
- Advanced Inspection and Extraction Equipment
When It Comes To Water Damage In Your Home, SERVPRO Is Here To Help
12/19/2020 (Permalink)
When Water Damage happens in your house the first thing we all think about is to grab towels and mop up the water and finish with placing our house fans to dry up the area. Did you know that there is a Science of Drying and restoring your property?
With all the factors that go into what can happen with water damage its time that matters the most to help prevent other problems to arise. When you call SERVPRO we have the state-of-art equipment to speed up Mother Nature. When a property is wet it can naturally dry itself but also takes too long and with this process, other damages such as mold and a weakened structure can happen to create more damage than if it was taken care of faster.
Here at SERVPRO we have the knowledge of psychrometrics which is essential to restoring water damage to its preloss condition. Our Team has been trained on all of the drying techniques that we use every day and are knowledgeable on how to dry your home the fasted way possible. SERVPRO has the equipment to help dry your hardwood floors and carpets, hard to reach spaces in your walls and many more.
SERVPRO has tools to monitor the drying process allowing us to take pictures and different readings to track the restoration progress. With the readings that we get we use our program SERVPRO DryBOOK to record information to ensure your restoration is done properly and efficiently every time.
So give us a call! We are faster to any disaster and are here to make things "Like it never even happened."
Ask The Experts: The Skinny On Cat 3 Water Damage
11/11/2020 (Permalink)
When floodwater affects your business in category 3 water damage can be time-consuming to remove. Having a thorough understanding of category 3 water, or water that is contaminated with hazardous materials can help you know what to expect during your business’s restoration.
What Are Common Causes?
Water that has debris and hazardous materials in it is classified as category 3 damage. This category of water damage can occur as the result of several events, which can include:
- Sewer lines breaking
- Toilet overflow
- Floods that carry in debris
- Clean water or gray water that is not quickly and appropriately removed, causing it to turn into black water
What Damage Can It Cause?
Category 3 water can cause affect various aspects of a building, though the source of the water can affect the amount of damage present in a building. Common types of damage from category 3 water can include:
- Mold growth in areas that are damp
- Substantial structural issues
- Decreases the air quality throughout the building
- Damage to items in or around the flood water
What Is Involved in Restoration?
After the cause of the damage has been identified and there is no longer water flowing into the building, the process of restoration can begin. Since category 3 water contains hazardous materials, many business owners find it helpful to contact experts in water damage restoration to expedite the process of removing the water. After the water is removed, the area that was flooded is dried and items that are destroyed are removed from the building and items that aren’t destroyed are cleaned. Finally, the building is restored.
Whether it is caused by a toilet overflow or a flood, category 3 water damage can devastate a business. Understanding the causes of category 3 water, the damage it can cause and what restoration entails can help you prepare for the effects of floodwater.
So if disaster strikes, give us a call! We are faster to any disaster and are here to help get things back to "Like it never even happened."
Do you know that water leaks can highly affect you selling your home?
11/20/2019 (Permalink)
Do you know that water leaks can highly affect the sale of your home? What's more, they can be a concern for new home buyers. However, most homeowners are usually unaware of the hidden leaks. With cracked pipes, leaking spigot and broken seals water will easily creep into some places it isn't meant to go. The end results will be more visible damages which include rot, damaged flooring, and blistered paint.
A minor water leak can increase your repair bills. But the good news is that you can easily prevent such situations. Noticing a sagging ceiling above your dining room table is easier. When looking for water damages you have to remember that these damages rarely turn up at the water source.
Some damages to expect
- Mold and mildew growth. With water leaks, you should also expect an unhealthy environment.
- Permanent water damages to carpets, wood, wallpapers, furnishing and paint.
- Contaminated systems – including the ductwork.
- Insulation and drywall which need replacement and removal.
- If there is water trapped somewhere in your house, poor airflow will become a major problem.
But don't worry, our technicians At SERVPRO of West Kalamazoo are always ready to check out problems and offer solutions.
Homes Are A Huge Investment!
12/7/2018 (Permalink)
Your home is more than likely the biggest investment that you will ever make and one that holds a lifetime of memories.
What happens if you wake up to see 2 inches of water in your kitchen? What would you do? Do you know who you would call?
We are SERVPRO® of West Kalamazoo and we have been serving homeowners and businesses like you since 1967.
As a leader in the field of water damage repair and restoration, our crews are trained to help you when disaster strikes, they will help walk you through the drying process and answer any questions you may have.
If disaster strikes your home, be sure to remember to give us a call, SERVPRO® of West Kalamazoo at 269-963-3033
IICRC Water Class Certification
12/5/2017 (Permalink)
Our technicians and production managers are not the only team members at SERVPRO who have to understand the process of drying a house out from a water damage. On March 21st to the 23rd two of our new administrative specialists traveled to Novi, Michigan to become IICRC Water Certified. For three long days they learned difference of water losses, how many dehumidifiers and air movers is needed for each room, and what happens when they are not taken care of properly. After a review on the last day they were tested on everything they learned in class. An hour and a half later they finally finished their test. They left beautiful Novi and headed back home with high hopes of passing their class like so many of our other team members at SERVPRO.
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