How SERVPRO Can Help Prepare Before It's to Late

1/7/2022 (Permalink)

As we are entering the winter months, remember that there is a high possibility of inclement weather. These storms may bring high winds causing power outages as well as built up snow on roofing causing leaks. It is also important to know where your water shut off valve is in the event a pipe freezes and bursts. Knowing how to shut off the running water is detrimental to the condition your home will be in. It is also important to know what to do in the event there is an emergency. SERVPRO offers what we call an emergency ready profile (ERP). They are free of costs and can save you a lot of time, money and stress. What an emergency ready profile does is keep track of your belongings as well as puts a plan in play for you to follow if anything goes wrong in your home/building. If you would like to complete a (ERP) please contact us at (516) 536-1801..

STORM SEASON

9/30/2021 (Permalink)

Hurricane IDA was considered a category 3 hurricane which means there were winds anywhere from 111-130 mph! With winds of this magnitude, buildings as well as street signs and other debris are capable of being damaged. This storm caused many people to unfortunately pass away. Make sure you are well prepared and expect the unexpected! Ida brought up to 3 inches of rain per hour so as you could imagine, water levels were rising fast. Always have a plan and stay safe! Hurricane season is here and SERVPRO is here to help! Make sure you have an emergency plan as well as anything needed if your power goes out. That includes flashlights, batteries, candles, medication, first aid kit, non perishable foods, and water to name a few.

STORM SAFETY

9/29/2021 (Permalink)

While we are all in the midst of hurricane season, it pays to be prepared. Here are some tips to keep you and your loved ones safe during this dangerous time.  

• Determine how to protect yourself during high winds/floods. 
• If trapped in a building during flooding, stay in the highest part of the building
• Do not walk, swim, or drive through the flooded roads 
• Listen for boil water advisories. Local authorities will let you know if your water is safe for drinking and bathing.
• During a water advisory, use only bottled, boiled, or treated water for drinking, cooking, etc.
• Throw out any food that was either damaged by water or stored in the refrigerator without power

By following these steps, you will be safer in the event that flooding occurs.

Don’t Tackle Flood Damage Remediation in Your Oceanside Home Alone

5/27/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO has teams available 24/7 to help you with storm damages in your home.

Cleaning Up Your Oceanside Home After Flood Damage

Cleaning is a vital component of restoration work that our team does for Oceanside homes after disasters like flooding. While there are always multiple concerns to address, including structural degradation, saturation, contamination, and controlled demolition, cleanup, and debris removal are essential services to make this disaster “Like it never even happened.” You can count on the experience and training of our skilled professionals to handle every aspect of this recovery with great care.

Cleanup after flood damage in your Oceanside home occurs at many different stages of recovery, and this is primarily because cleaning happens in many phases itself. Our experienced SERVPRO professionals must contain the spread of damages in the property. We must also address air quality concerns, the potential growth of mold, debris and construction material degradation, and disinfection of the property. Each of these phases is a vital element to restoring your home after flood damage.

Containment is part of the mitigation process, and it can prove beneficial to your flood damaged house in many ways. From preventing the spread of mold spores to reducing harsh odors that can come with standing black and grey water in the property, physical barriers and the use of hydroxyl generators or ozone machines can help keep harmful conditions in the most concentrated areas.

While flooding can often involve the controlled demolition of affected construction materials, someone has to clean up this mess that gets made. Dust and debris are common in demolition and even reconstruction, so our SERVPRO team stays active in reducing the particulates in the air and keeping surfaces wiped clean. Once structural elements get exposed, we can also utilize this opportunity to apply disinfecting sprays and antimicrobial agents to protect the skeleton of your home from damaging conditions like mold or bacterial growth.

Every one of our technicians has a role in the recovery and restoration of a damaged property after a debilitating situation like flooding. You can count on the experienced and certified technicians of our SERVPRO of Long Beach / Oceanside crew to do whatever it takes to get your property back to preloss condition. Give us a call anytime at (516) 536-1801.

Choosing the Best Monitoring Tool after Flood Damage

2/24/2021 (Permalink)

Is your property literally under water? Our team is standing by to take your emergency flood damage call. We are here 24/7.

SERVPRO tracks moisture levels for better results

Storms can arrive quickly and cause damage to your home and yard. Some of the most common damage from storms includes broken windows and doors, damage caused by falling trees or debris, and leaks into the basement or lower floors.

When it comes to cleaning up flood damage in your Oceanside home, it is not enough to rely on how wet the surfaces look. SERVPRO uses a range of tools to look beneath the service. We have several monitoring devices to choose from:

• Moisture meters measure dampness levels in a range of surfaces such as wood or drywall. We can choose between penetrating or non-penetrating models depending on the type of material.
• Thermal imaging cameras track the path of moisture across the walls and ceilings.
• Moisture sensors measure carpets and padding levels and have penetrating probes that let us look at the state of the subfloor.
• Thermo-hygrometers measure humidity levels in the air.
  

SERVPRO uses monitoring tools to get an accurate reading of moisture in your home during flood damage remediation.

If you need a flood damage service with the best industry tools, call SERVPRO of Long Beach / Oceanside at (516) 536-1801.

How can Oceanside Homeowners Minimize Damage after a Basement Floods?

10/25/2020 (Permalink)

Flood damage can be dealt with quickly if you have the right team. Contact SERVPRO for professional remediation and mitigation services.

Flooded Basements in Oceanside Can Harm the Whole House. Call a Professional Team to Act Quickly and Efficiently

A flooded basement in Oceanside poses a threat to the integrity of your home as a whole. Once you and your family are in a safe place, it is time to address the cleanup, which can appear overwhelming. A successful restoration process following a flood requires a multi-pronged approach, and you would do well in contacting a professional team to help you formulate the next steps.

In Oceanside, flood damage restoration is one of the core services we offer at SERVPRO. Call us as soon as feasible, and allow us to arrive at your home with our advanced equipment ready to sort through the damage. Once you meet our team, you witness the level of knowledge and expertise we bring to the table, which translates into minimizing your loss of time and money.

Should homeowners discard all items touched by floodwater?

It may seem like every single surface in your basement is dirty and beyond repair, but before you toss everything out, let our SERVPRO team take a look. Depending on each of your items' materials and damage, our team may recommend that we move them out to apply specialized cleaning techniques in a remote location. In the meantime, our technicians focus on the following at your home-

• Water extraction by using pumps of varying power appropriate to the volume of water in your home
• Removal and disposal of debris and unsalvageable items
• Application of anti-microbial solutions throughout your home

Our team also uses dehumidifiers, air movers, and other state-of-the-art techniques to remove excess humidity from your home. Throughout the process, we create barriers between affected areas and the rest of your home to minimize cross-pollution as much as possible.

SERVPRO of Long Beach/ Oceanside is at your side when emergencies happen. Call us at (516) 536-1801 whenever you need us and let us lead your restoration efforts. Our job isn’t complete until your home feels, “Like it never even happened.”

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How Can I Limit or Prevent Potential Flood Damage at My Long Beach House?

9/12/2020 (Permalink)

Remember, if you ever need assistance preparing for or cleaning up after a flood, your neighbors at SERVPRO are here to help.

You Can Lessen or Prevent Flood Damage Simply by Making it More Difficult for Floodwaters to Enter Your Long Beach Home and Ensuring that It Has an Effective Drainage System.

Long Beach has long served as a weekend getaway destination for those working in nearby New York City.  As such, several city residents have purchased beach houses on the barrier island for their weekend leisure activities.  The seaside community is super convenient, as it is only a few miles from JFK Airport and the NYC limits, and offers residents seemingly endless fun in the sun during the warmer months.  With that said, it can also be quite an inconvenient location when the big annual storms hit.  Throughout the year, hurricanes and Nor’easters routinely pound this community and others on Long Island’s South Shore.  As a result, the narrow barrier islands, battered by strong winds and their related storm surges, often become inundated by floodwaters.

How Can I Make My Home More Resistant to Stormwaters?
SERVPRO, a local service that remediates flood damage in Long Beach, offers some advice for safeguarding your home from flooding stormwaters.  The following are some of their suggestions for making your home more resistant to these bringers of disaster:

    •    Inspect your home’s foundation before storms strike and repair any cracks or other damage found to make it more difficult for floodwaters to enter your residence
    •    Examine your roof and fix any damage you discover, repairing holes and replacing missing tiles, to prevent rainwater from leaking into your home
    •    Make sure that your gutters and drainage systems are in good working order so that stormwaters are drained away from your structure
    •    Safeguard your home from windblown water by boarding up all windows, doors, and other openings

While it is exceedingly difficult, if not impossible, to prevent all storm-related waters from finding their way into your residence, the actions listed above should substantially lessen your overall flood damage.

What Can I Do Around My House to Make it Less Susceptible to Flood Damage?
After you have fortified your house against storm damage, there are some things you can do in your yard to further enhance its security from the effects of natural disasters.  SERVPRO professionals advise doing these things to make your yard safer during storms:

    •    Strategically sandbag the perimeter of your yard to divert floodwaters away from it and your home
    •    Remove dead trees and cut any tree limbs that may fall on or otherwise damage your house
    •    Bring lawn furniture and any other objects that may become flying projectiles in a storm inside
    •    Pick up and properly discard any lawn debris

These simple steps should further protect your home from exterior damage that may allow stormwaters to penetrate your residence.

Why is Your Neighborhood SERVPRO a Good Service to Call to Plan For or Remediate Flood Damage?
There are several reasons why SERVPRO is an excellent option when you need to plan for or deal with floodwater damage.  These reasons, which concern everything from our firm reputation to our innovative methods and high-tech equipment, include:

    •    We are widely recognized flood damage remediation experts that are certified by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)
    •    Company technicians have specific credentialing in applied structural drying, water damage restoration, and applied microbial remediation
    •    Our firm has gained extensive experience from successfully dealing with such destruction as that caused by Superstorm Sandy
    •    SERVPRO professionals have access to all the latest and greatest cleaning and restoration tools currently available  
    •    Our company enables you to be better prepared for potential disasters by allowing you to file an Emergency READY Profile (ERP), which provides us with critical information about your property and helps us develop a clear plan of action before disaster strikes
    •    We are locally owned/operated and available at any time, so our technicians can often be onsite within four hours of your call

As these characteristics indicate, we have developed a remediation business that utilizes all the latest advanced training and technology to provide customers with the most effective service possible.

Living or weekending in Long Beach is often a pleasure, but it does come with an additional cost if you own property here.  At almost any time of the year, there is always a potential for strong storms and flooding.  Since our city is on a narrow, low-lying island, it does not take much rainwater or storm surge to inundate local homes.  With all that said, however, there are measures you can take to lower your risks of incurring catastrophic flood damage.  Simply by following some of the simple advice offered here, you can often avert the most serious damage.

Remember, if you ever need assistance preparing for or cleaning up after a flood, your neighbors at SERVPRO are here to help.  Call SERVPRO of Long Beach / Oceanside at (516) 536-1801 whenever you need us.

Stormy Weather Caused Flood Damage in My Property. Whom Should I Call?

8/6/2020 (Permalink)

Call our trusted teams at SERVPRO to help you, we have the tools and experience to assist in your homes restoration needs. We are always available.

Contact SERVPRO to Perform Flood Damage Restoration in Your Oceanside Property.

Floodwater can destroy your property and force you and your family to take refuge. If the water remains in your Oceanside property for over 48 hours, your valuable items can get damaged beyond repair. SERVPRO technicians are always available, and we respond fast to our customer’s emergencies.

What are the dangers of flooding?

Storm flood damage in your Oceanside property can cause health issues because floodwater may contain bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microorganisms. Floodwater can cause other problems if you do not hire professionals to clean it up quickly. The risks associated with flooding include:

Structural destruction.

Electrical risks and damage.

The presence of sharp metals and broken glass in the water.

Contaminated drinking water.

SERVPRO technicians provide comprehensive flood damage mitigation and restoration to ensure that a property is safe to inhabit after the restoration process. We use advanced and approved cleaning products and techniques to ensure thorough cleaning.

Is the restoration service expensive?

Most people have the perception that restoration services are expensive. However, we offer restoration services at an affordable cost. We have decades of experience and a highly skilled team of experts who use advanced equipment to restore our customer’s property not only fast but also effectively.

How do you dry the property after water extraction?

The drying process is one of the most crucial parts of flood damage restoration. Our technicians use air moving and dehumidifying equipment to hasten the process. We can use structural cavity drying equipment that is attached to air movers. The equipment helps us direct airflow into hard to reach surfaces such as:

Wall cavities

Ceilings

Under cabinets

The equipment replaces the cold, moist air with dry, warm air to increase the vapor pressure and the rate of evaporation.

Can you clean the mud on my sidewalk and driveway?

Before we leave your property, we ensure everything looks as it did before the flooding incident or even better. We can use a cold-water power washer and a detergent to break the bond of the dirt on the surface. The machine provides a method for dispensing cleaning agents either under low or high pressure.

If your property has flood damage after a storm, call SERVPRO of Long Beach / Oceanside at (516) 536-1801 for fast and effective restoration services. We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.

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What is the Best Way to Get Muddy Water Out of My Long Beach Kitchen?

7/22/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Long Beach / Oceanside at (516) 536-1801is available 24/7 to come to your property and clean up any size flood damage.

SERVPRO technicians can get the floodwater and mud out of your Long Beach home quickly

While homeowners try to plan against natural disasters such as flash floods or storm damage, there is no way to be 100% insulated from it happening. Microbursts and heavy thunderstorms occur, and when floodwater invades a Long Beach home, it needs addressing as fast as possible to limit the loss. This is one type of home disaster you should outsource to a restoration services company for the best outcome, including getting the muddy water out of your floors using professional equipment such as portable pumps or for large jobs, truck-mounted units.

Why is Flood Damage So Much More Harmful Than a Pipe Burst?

There is no real comparison between Long Beach properties with plumbing issues and flood damage. Water that erupts from a pipe is drinking water quality, and as long as it gets cleaned up within 24 hours, it poses no real health threat. Floodwater is a different story. The things typically found in this water type include:
    •    Mud and debris
    •    Contaminants such as sewage or chemicals
    •    Bacteria

In other words, it is filthy and can be harmful to come into contact with and should not get handled without full-body protective clothing.

Floodwater tends to hit flooring of all types the hardest and carpet in particular fares poorly when it absorbs this type of water, particularly so if sewage or mud is part of the equation. In these cases, the techs extract the moisture from the carpet and cut it into strips for safe handling during disposal. Once the techs complete the extraction, drying, and any needed controlled demo, they work to ready the property for repairs to return the home to its preloss condition.

SERVPRO of Long Beach / Oceanside at (516) 536-1801is available 24/7 to come to your property and clean up any size flood damage. The techs have advanced equipment and extensive training to ensure your home gets the best outcome.

A Storm Broke the Windows and Caused Flood Damage in My Property. Who Can Help Me to Restore it?

7/7/2020 (Permalink)

When storms damage your home, SERVPRO of Long Beach / Oceanside is available.

Reach Out to SERVPRO Technicians for Effective Storm Flood Damage Restoration in Long Beach

A storm can cause costly damage to a home, including wind damage, flood damage, and structural problems. If left unattended for an extended period, floodwater can cause mold growth, wood rot, and health hazards, among other issues to the residents. Seeking professional help from SERVPRO within 24 hours can prevent secondary damage in your Long Beach property.

What should I be cautious?

When there is storm flood damage in your Long Beach property, it is vital to be cautious to avoid injury or infection. Water conducts electricity and can cause electrocution hazards in your property. Therefore, switch off the main power supply to your property. Also, minimize movements in the flooded area since the water may have hidden hazards like broken window glass, nails, sticks, and broken electronics. If you must move from one point to another, wear waterproof boots.  

How can you handle contamination caused by sewage?

Floodwater can contain sewage because it increases pressure on sewage systems, which could cause sewage back-ups. If sewage is visible in your home, our decontamination service can involve:

• Extracting as much water as possible
• Thoroughly cleaning debris or other solid contaminants
• Taking measures to dry the contaminated areas
• Applying disinfectants to kill microbes

Our technicians have access to advanced equipment and tools that help us conduct the drying process effectively—floodwater tags along with debris and dirt of various sizes. Therefore, we use equipment that can pass water together with the waste.

When dealing with contaminated water, it is usually impossible to restore carpets. Our technicians can remove your carpet and padding. SERVPRO technicians can use a knee kicker, power stretcher, razor knife or duckbill knife, and stair tool to remove the carpet and padding.  

Why does my property feel cold and damp?

Even after the extraction of excess water, moisture is still high in the air. We can use multiple axial air movers to drive in dry, hot air from outside and replace the affected area's moist air. The machine extracts moisture even in the hard to reach areas. The air movers deliver lower pressure at higher volume giving them the ability to cover a wide area of affected materials.

It is vital to take immediate action after a flooding incident to save as much property as possible. Contact SERVPRO of Long Beach / Oceanside at (516) 536-1801 to get your property to its preloss condition. We’re Faster to Any Size Disaster.

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What Should I Do After a Flood Hits My Oceanside Home?

5/10/2020 (Permalink)

Flood damage can put you and your family in a very stressful situation. Contact SERVPRO to remediate the damage.

Have SERVPRO Professionals Provide Emergency Scoping and Mitigation Services

Long Island is a fabulous place to live with the advantage of being close to NYC. Still, sometimes, due to the proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, residents encounter flooding brought on by storms and high tides. After Hurricane Sandy in the fall of 2012, Long Island dealt with a massive cleanup. Having gone through it once, most residents understand the importance of a plan and professional assistance.

Should I Try to Clean the Silt and Debris Before the Professionals Arrive?

No, it is best to have professionals come to assist in the entire restoration process after flood damage to your Oceanside home for insurance documentation and your safety. Our SERVPRO IICRC (Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification) technicians have your well-being and safety in mind while also being available 24/7 for an emergency. They also have the required  training and knowledge, allowing them to best deal with the damage in your home. 

What are Technicians Looking for When They Assess the Damage?

• Contamination: Is water contaminated? If so, is there a health risk? 
• Restoration vs. Replacement: Which is the best route to take? If an 
• Can part of the structure be pressure-washed to clean? 
• How do we mitigate further damage?
• How to dry impacted materials and belongings?

How Do Technicians Know What to Dry?

• They use moisture detection equipment to detect water throughout the home. 
• They check surfaces; if it is porous, it may sustain more damage since more water soaks in, whereas if a durable vapor barrier was in place, the surface might not be as wet. 
• They inspect the HVAC system to see if they need to remove any excess moisture. 

After a natural disaster such as a flood, you as the homeowner is most likely in a state of shock. By allowing our professionals to scope the damage and communicate with your insurance company, you are taking a massive burden off your shoulders. Contact SERVPRO of Long Beach / Oceanside at (516) 536-1801. We're Faster To Any Size Disaster.

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We Make Your Oceanside Home Safe To Live In Again After A Flood

1/14/2020 (Permalink)

You can count on us to help restore your home and make it safe again after a storm hits. We respond right away to prevent further damage.

How to Restore Hardwood Flooring in Your Flood Damaged Oceanside Home

Global sea levels are rising because of melting glaciers, warming oceans, and ice sheets. This has increased the risk of flooding in areas close to beaches. Flooding is an issue in the low lying areas of Oceanside, NY, and it can lead to property damage and loss of valuable belongings.

Cleaning up your Oceanside home after flood damage is vital for your health and preventing secondary destruction. Floodwater can contain raw sewage, silt, and chemicals. Saturated building materials like drywall also become heavy and unstable and may collapse at any time. Rodents, snakes and stinging insects can also occupy your flooded home and pose dangers. It is vital to use proper flood cleanup methods to deal with this kind of disaster.

Our SERVPRO flood restoration experts can help you with removing the floodwater, cleaning, drying and sanitizing your home to restore it to its original state. Our restorers typically wear personal protective equipment like gloves, rubber boots, face masks, and goggles in the initial stages of the flood cleanup job.

Our crew can inspect your home to determine the magnitude of the flood damage. If your home has hardwood flooring, it might not be salvageable if it was totally submerged in floodwater for several days. However, in less severe scenarios, it may be possible to restore the floor successfully. If only a few boards have swelled against each other, cupped, warped and buckled, we can replace or sand them individually to restore a smooth, flat surface. To increase the chances of restoring hardwood flooring, some of the things we can do include:

Removing the water quickly using powerful pumps or wet/dry vacuums.
Thoroughly cleaning and using antimicrobial products to sanitize the wood floors before air drying to prevent mold infestation.
Running industrial dehumidifiers around the clock to minimize moisture content. We can also use high-volume air movers to circulate air in your home continuously to speed up drying.
Taking moisture content readings of the hardwood at regular intervals to determine when the optimal moisture percentage is achieved.

Our SERVPRO team can also monitor the subfloor when drying the hardwood flooring. Sometimes, hardwood floors dry, but the subflooring underneath them is wet. We can use penetrating moisture meters with long Teflon-coated probes to check if all the layers of the floor are dry.

After floodwater has entered your Long Beach, Atlantic Beach or Lido Beach home, SERVPRO of Long Beach / Oceanside can help with the flood cleanup process. Contact us at (516) 536-1801 any time, any day for quick restoration services.

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Call Us To Schedule Rapid Flood Damage Restoration In Oceanside

11/21/2019 (Permalink)

You can count on the experts of SERVPRO to help restore your home and make it "Like it never even happened."

Flood Extraction Equipment to the Rescue at Your Oceanside Home

In just a matter of hours, flooding from severe storms or a substantial plumbing or appliance disaster can overtake your Oceanside home. Water damage demands a speedy solution. Conventional building materials like drywall and insulation absorb liquids fast, swelling and crumbling. Other materials like tile or cinder block can withstand a short immersion, but the likelihood of water migration through cracks or unsealed grout or mortar joints is high. Even a trace of moisture unaddressed can set the stage for mold damage.

Welcome the Calvary

When our team pulls up at your home in Oceanside, flood extraction is the priority. Although no two jobs present precisely the same way, we prepare for all contingencies, stocking our service vehicles with top of the line flood water removal equipment. The category and depth of the water inform the choice our technicians make on the initial intervention. We avoid delays in response because of our comprehensive inventory.

Submersible Pumps

Best water removal industry practice dictates the use of submersible pumps when water is deeper than two inches. Our technicians ensure that the pumps selected have adequate lift capability and volume capacity. When pumps are operating, the wastewater should go directly into a treated sewer, typically a toilet. SERVPRO crews vary from this practice only when a septic system is involved or if the flood fluids contain solid debris which could clog the equipment. If mud or sewer backups contaminate the flood water with solids, the team uses shovels and rakes to remove them, checking on local hazardous waste rules for disposal. Septic system complications might require a subcontract with a septic tank company.

Truck Mounted and Portable Extractors

As the water recedes, SERVPRO breaks out wanded extractors suited to the circumstances. Where the flood damaged waters are in confined spaces or higher stories of a multi-family dwelling, portable extractors are invaluable for accessing the fluids. When we face large quantities of water, truck mounted extractors have the necessary power and capacity to manage the task. The extractors do double duty when carpeting and upholstery show flood damage. If we feel confident these items can be sanitized, wanded extractors pull water out, both mitigating or halting the spread and remediating the harm.

When your emergency involves flood water extraction, SERVPRO of Long Beach / Oceanside has the equipment to answer the challenge on board. Call us at (516) 536-1801 to schedule rapid flood water control and removal.

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