Vandalism Damaged Business in Northeast San Antonio

9/28/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Northeast San Antonio understands the importance of your business, give our team a call when your building suffers from vandalism.

Have you ever gone to work and noticed that the exterior of the building has been tagged with graffiti?  It is not a great experience to go through. Here at SERVPRO of Northeast San Antonio, we know that when your business suffers vandalism and/or graffiti damage, it is important to restore the affected areas as soon as possible to help reduce further damage. For example, a broken or shattered window should be replaced immediately to reduce the risk of moisture entering your business, potentially leading to the development of mold.

Our team is ready to take your call 24 hours a day to respond to property damage emergencies.  They are trained and certified to remove and restore graffiti and vandalism damage by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC).

When your building has been damaged by vandalism, our team at SERVPRO of Northeast San Antonio is here to help! We’ll clean and restore your property damage “Like it never even happened.”

National Preparedness Month

9/27/2022 (Permalink)

Every September, National Preparedness Month is recognized.  This year's campaign theme is “The life you’ve built is worth protecting. Prepare for disasters to create a lasting legacy for you and your family”.    As the month is winding down, it is important to us at SERVPRO of Sugar Land that it is essential to stay prepared for disasters as we see hurricanes start to pick up.    

Take this time to create a plan and know what to do in case of an emergency.  Mother Nature has created multiple large disasters around the Sugar Land area.  It is important to keep your emergency contact list up-to-date and have alternative communication methods set up in case traditional means are affected. For more information about staying prepared, visit www.ready.gov/september.  Expect the unexpected and remember it is never too early to be prepared.  Keep in mind that disasters can strike when you least expect them.  SERVPRO of Northeast San Antonio is always prepared, to help make it "Like it never even happened." 

SERVPRO of Northeast San Antonio Advantage

7/25/2022 (Permalink)

Always here to help our community!

Emergency mitigation means that under non-catastrophic or storm situations, a SERVPRO of Northeast San Antonio Professional is onsite within four hours to assess the damage to our customer's building and restorable contents.  By utilizing proper equipment and moisture detection devices, a customer’s home or business property can be quickly and thoroughly dried helping prevent secondary water damages.  Timely response and proper service can also help protect the value of our customer's property. 

Our team of professionals at SERVPRO of Northeast San Antonio is here to help minimize water damage by safely drying, deodorizing, and disinfecting the damaged areas.   Our crew is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 

The SERVPRO advantage provides knowledgeable and extensive experience along with training with proprietary products and state-of-the-art equipment.  Our team will offer reassurance by walking through every step of the cleaning and restoration process while working neatly and efficiently to help restore the damaged areas.

The Progressive Nature of Water Damage

7/25/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Northeast San Antonio is always here to help!

When water damage is experienced, the important factor to remember is that the damage is progressive.  The longer the moisture remains in the structure, the greater the severity of the damage. 

Often, however, property owners attempt to perform the cleanup themselves and are not equipped or trained to dry out structures quickly and thoroughly and the risk is even greater than they will experience a more costly damage to their property.

Long-term exposure to excess moisture can destroy the structural integrity of building products, including carpet backing, drywall, and particle board.  Moisture that has entered the wall or flooring can be a breeding ground for mold in as little as 24-48 hours.

SERVPRO of Northeast San Antonio has responded to commercial and residential water damages over the years.  Experience has shown by drying a structure out quickly and thoroughly, damage to the structure or contents can be reduced drastically.

With 24-hour emergency service offered, our team has the knowledge and equipment to help meet the urgency of water damages.  Utilizing moisture sensors and advanced drying technology, damaging moisture is quickly removed.  If you experience a water loss, give our staff at SERVPRO of Northeast San Antonio a call at (210) 653-4651.  Our team is always here to help!

Are you Dealing with Flooding in your Home?

7/22/2022 (Permalink)

If flood water is not handled quickly and properly, it can jeopardize your health and safety, and cause severe damage to your home’s structure. Remember, the longer you wait, the worse the problem will get.

The bottom line: a flood in your home can jeopardize your health, safety, and your home’s integrity. It’s worth making a call to SERVPRO of Northeast San Antonio and letting our trained, professional crews handle the situation safely and correctly. We have earned the trust of hundreds of homeowners, business owners, and property professionals.

We are Flooded Specialists:

• 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

Our Highly Trained Restoration Specialist Can Restore your Home

7/18/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Northeast San Antonio is an IICRC firm.  The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) creates the standards for the restoration industry and provides training and certification to restoration companies.  IICRC Certified Firms have the right to display the IICRC Certified Logo. 

IICRC Certified Firms must

• Present accurate information to consumers and conduct business with honesty and integrity.
• Require a technician on all jobs who has been formally trained and passed all required tests.
• Require a continuing education program to keep technicians up-to-date on the latest changes in the industry.
• Maintain liability insurance to protect all parties in the event of an accident.
• Maintain a written complaint policy, agree to Better Business Bureau or similar arbitration to resolve disputes, and accept the conclusions and recommendations of arbitration.

The IICRC Develops The Standards For The Restoration Industry

The IICRC has been the driving force in establishing the primary industry standards and reference guides for professional carpet cleaning, water damage restoration, and mold remediation.  These IICRC standards take years to develop and require the coordination of experts in the field: manufacturers, industry organizations, insurance professionals, training schools, contracts, and public health professionals.  

Every five years, the standards are reviewed and updated.  The water damage restoration field changes rapidly with advancements in technology and science, and therefore the standards must evolve to keep pace.  

Tips to Prevent Storm Damages

7/18/2022 (Permalink)

Mother Nature has the ability to cause extensive and expensive damage to your home or business as some of us may have experienced from last year's winter storms back in February.

Here are a few tips to prevent storm damage to your property

• CLEAN THE GUTTERS down sprouts can be clogged by dead leaves or branches.  Consider cleaning the gutters twice a year.
• Inspect your roofs – give the roof a good look for any loose or missing shingles. If there are damages spotted it is encouraged to get this addressed and fixed immediately.  Taking immediate action will help prevent further damage such as future water or mold damage.
• Check the trees on your property – tree decay, soil erosion, heavy rains, and windstorm can cause a tree to fall.  By keeping an eye out for these signs and helping pruning trees can avoid possible future damage.

Let SERVPRO of Northeast San Antonio keep your home or business safe from storm and water damage. Our crews are highly trained, and we use specialized equipment to restore your property to its pre-storm condition.  Give our team a call!

Water Damage Pack Out

7/11/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Northeast San Antonio is always here to help when damage strikes!

After water damage strikes, you may be dealing with some challenges.  SERVPRO of Northeast San Antonio is here to help!  While the mitigation process begins, our SERVPRO of Northeast San Antonio team can pack out the contents of your home that need cleaning or could be in the way of the repair process in the affected areas.  Thankfully, our staff can be trusted to pack out your contents.  The process involves detailed photographs of each item to ensure that all your items are documented and labeled in specific boxes.  After the items have been inventoried, they are safely brought back to our Warehouse where your items are safely stored.     Our trusted staff understands the importance of your belongings and will treat them with care.  SERVPRO of Northeast San Antonio is committed to providing the best service to our customers.  

Tornado Facts

6/17/2022 (Permalink)

Disaster may strike when you least expect it. SERVPRO of Northeast San Antonio is here to help!

Tornadoes are arguably nature’s most violent storms.  Generated from powerful thunderstorms, tornadoes generally appear as rotating, funnel-shaped clouds extending from the cloud base to the ground.  With winds that can reach up to 300 miles per hour, tornadoes can cause massive destruction within seconds.  Damage paths can be in excess of one mile wide and fifty miles long.

Unlike hurricanes, which typically develop over water and occur mostly in coastal locations, tornadoes form over land, posing hazards and risks for all fifty states.  Additionally, tornadoes can develop so quickly that advance warning is not always possible.  While tornadoes are often visible, heavy rain or low-hanging clouds can obscure their funnel-like formation.  A cloud of debris, however, can usually indicate tornado location even if a funnel is not visible. 

Keep in mind that disasters can strike when you least expect them.  For additional tornado information visit the FEMA website at www.fema.gov.   SERVPRO of Northeast San Antonio is always prepared, to help make it "Like it never even happened."  Our team is always here to help our community. 

Water Damage Prevention Tools

6/13/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Northeast San Antonio has the equipment and tools to help dry out the water damage in your business!

Excess water damage can devastate a building especially if gone undetected.  Water leak detection systems are available to help identify leaks, which can help prevent them from becoming floods. 

Water Alarms:  Water alarms are typically battery-operated stand-alone systems that contain a moisture sensor that will activate an audible alarm when moisture is detected.  Benefits of water alarms include accessibility and price.  They can be placed under sinks or near individual appliances such as washers, refrigerators, hot water heaters, etc., and are fairly inexpensive and easy to install.  However, the water monitoring device is only beneficial if someone is inside the building to hear the alarms and take appropriate actions to stop the leak.

Water Systems:  While water alarms simply notify you of a leak, water systems will actually shut off the water supply causing water damage.  Individual appliance systems are installed in specific appliances and will automatically shut off the water supply in the event that the appliance has a leak.  Whole house systems operate in a similar fashion except that the shut-off valve is installed on the main water supply line versus an individual appliance.  This system is most popular and beneficial to homeowners that travel often or reside in multiple properties seasonally throughout the year.

SERVPRO of Northeast San Antonio specializes in the cleanup and restoration of commercial property after a 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.