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Fire Sprinklers: An Essential Fire Damage Prevention Strategy for Businesses
8/8/2022 (Permalink)
Blog Summary: SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth explains four misconceptions about fire sprinklers for businesses and commercial facilities.
SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth highlights why businesses in Keller, TX, need sprinklers to protect against a commercial fire damage disaster. A fire damage disaster is a complex cleanup and restoration process. The fire damages or destroys all or portions of the facility, and the damaged areas often must be demolished and rebuilt. Smoke damage can extend far beyond the burn site. If the fire department used water to extinguish the blaze, thousands of gallons of water were likely sprayed into the building, causing extensive water damage. Portions of the facility may be without water and power. The toxicity of a fire damage disaster can render parts of an office complex, distribution center, retail store, or factory uninhabitable until demolition, cleanup, and restoration have made the building structurally sound and healthy for occupation.
Fire prevention strategies to identify risks and eliminate hazards are foundational in any fire safety plan. The goal is to prevent or avoid fire in the first place. When prevention strategies fail, the fire must be suppressed and extinguished in its earliest stages. Failure to do so results in extensive damage. In a commercial setting, the disaster disrupts the business enterprise with potentially devastating financial consequences. A fire sprinkler system is one of the most effective tools to suppress or extinguish a fire before much damage occurs. The benefits of a fire sprinkler system far outweigh the detriments or downside of not having such a system. However, many misconceptions about fire sprinkler systems cause businesses to shy away from adopting this fire protection technology.
Four Myths about Fire Sprinklers
A fire sprinkler system is a simple, effective means to suppress and extinguish a fire and should be a key feature in every commercial fire safety and prevention plan. Yet, where building codes do not require sprinkler systems, builders and business owners sometimes do not include sprinklers in new builds, expansions, and renovations. Misconceptions about the effectiveness, functionality, and expense of the system drive these decisions. These determinations are unfortunate because of the many benefits a sprinkler system provides when installed in a structure.
Listed below is an overview of the common misconceptions surrounding the need for and the benefits of a fire sprinkler system in commercial buildings.
#1. MYTH: Sprinklers are too expensive.
Many business owners and property managers are of the opinion that the installation costs of a fire sprinkler system are too high and should not be included in the construction blueprints in regions where building codes do not mandate sprinklers. A closer look at the actual situation reveals that in new construction, the installation cost for fire sprinklers in commercial buildings taller than five floors is only about $1.00 per square foot. Installation costs in existing buildings are understandably more expensive but still reasonable. Installation prices to retrofit existing buildings range from four to five times more than new builds. These prices may vary as construction costs rise and fall due to inflation, supply chain disruptions, and changes in building codes.
Sprinkler installation incorporated in a new residential building is about 1% of the overall project cost. Sprinklers are a long-term solution that lowers insurance premiums, and the savings can offset the cost of the sprinklers, yielding a better ROI. Sprinklers can be a strong selling point if building codes require a retrofit with sprinklers.
#2. MYTH: Accidental discharges are unavoidable.
Contrary to common belief, an overcooked meal in the breakroom or burnt food in the office kitchen cannot activate sprinklers. Sprinklers activate only when exposed to high heat from a fire. Temperatures generated by stovetop cooking or opening an oven door simply cannot activate a sprinkler. Also, only sprinklers directly affected by flames will activate. In many cases, only one sprinkler activation is needed to extinguish the fire.
#3. MYTH: Smoke alarms are enough.
Smoke alarms alert occupants of fire but do nothing to extinguish the flames. Sprinklers reduce heat and smoke while working to extinguish the fire. Alarms reduce the likelihood of fatalities by about one-third, and sprinklers reduce the risk of death in a fire by approximately 80%. A life is priceless.
#4. MYTH: Sprinklers require expensive maintenance.
Commercial sprinklers involve sophisticated technologies that enhance performance, reduce the likelihood of a false activation, and require less maintenance to prevent malfunctions and leaks. Inspection and testing are necessary, but advances in technology and monitoring make commercial sprinklers a worthy fire protection strategy. Sprinklers in a residential facility also require upkeep and inspections.
A sprinkler system is an effective strategy to reduce property damage when a fire breaks out. Fire damage, smoke damage, and water damage will still occur, but the effects of the fire will be greatly reduced in many cases. When property damage services are needed in a commercial setting, the team at SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth is available 24/7, 365 days a year. The rapid response and quick cleanup and restoration help a business resume normal operations as soon as possible.
Contact SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth for more details about residential and commercial fire damage restoration services in Keller, TX. The office can be reached by calling (817) 741-5737 or emailing office@SERVPROnortheastftworth.com
SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth Explains Commercial Storm Damage Coverage for Medical Facilities
7/30/2022 (Permalink)
Blog Summary: SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth explains what commercial storm damage coverage hospitals and medical facilities need.
SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth provides commercial damage restoration services for all types of businesses, including office buildings, retail outlets, professional offices, banks, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, schools, and daycares. The team at SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth also takes on the challenges of cleanup and restoration for hospitals and medical facilities. Certified, experienced, and well-equipped technicians understand the complexities involved in dealing with property damage cleanup and restoration in an environment with expensive and delicate diagnostic and treatment equipment, pharmaceuticals, biohazards, patient care, and food services. Clients and patients may have medical conditions requiring care ranging from minimal attention to full nursing care. Hospitals, nursing homes, and other medical facilities need a rapid response and quick completion of the cleanup and restoration process so that medical services and patient care can resume as soon as possible.
Commercial storm damage such as flooding can have a localized impact on a building or devastate a major metropolitan area or region. Water damage, a mold infestation, and structural damage are some of the consequences of a storm and flood damage disaster. Medical facilities bear a unique risk hazard in the event of a flood or storm damage disaster that interrupts operations and the provision of services. The administration may be compelled to relocate the current patient population while turning away new patients and people needing immediate medical attention.
A solid, well-configured business owners policy (BOP) is sufficient for most property damage disasters. However, many private insurers limit water damage coverage to certain types of water damage, such as damage from a ruptured pipe or roof leak. Losses from a hurricane storm surge (not an issue for the metro Dallas/Fort Worth area) or a natural disaster may end up being paid for by business owners. If financial resources are inadequate to cover the losses and make needed repairs, the entity may end up shutting its doors and declaring bankruptcy.
Full protection for a healthcare facility from flood damage may require the acquisition of coverage under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Flooding caused by an extreme weather event, such as a severe weather cell, tropical storm, or hurricane, would be covered by an NFIP policy.
Further protection may entail purchasing additional special policy endorsements. Listed below are some examples and a brief description of additional coverage the owners and operators of a medical facility should consider in consultation with their insurance agent.
- Building ordinance coverage
- Business vehicle coverage
- Special equipment coverage
- Spoliation and service interruption
- Rental coverage
- Inland marine coverage
- Business interruption coverage
Building ordinance coverage
This coverage pays for structural updates that must be made to a damaged building to maintain building code compliance. Covered upgrades can include ramp and elevator installation for patients in wheelchairs.
Business vehicle coverage
Vehicles such as patient shuttles, ambulances, delivery vans, or other business vehicles require insurance coverage for destruction and liability. A comprehensive commercial auto policy covers non-collision losses. An example of a non-collision loss would be windshield damage from a fallen tree branch or water damage to parked vehicles.
Special equipment coverage
The loss of one costly medical device could exhaust the BOP policy limit. Separate coverage of highly expensive medical equipment may make sense for a medical facility, especially if the equipment is essential for daily operations.
Spoliation and service interruptions
Flooding can interrupt utilities, causing the ruin or destruction of perishable goods. Utility and spoilage coverage may pay for the replacement of industrial items in industrial refrigerators and freezers. For a medical facility, this endorsement would cover not only food and drinks for food services but also human organs, blood bags, and possibly refrigerated pharmaceuticals.
Rental coverage
Leased dental chairs, x-ray machines, and other medical equipment, as well as any equipment not directly owned by a medical facility, should be protected under a rental insurance policy. A single piece of equipment could be valued at hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Inland marine insurance
Transportation and cargo insurance replaces any inventory or supplies destroyed or lost in transit to or from the medical facility. Examples would be custom prosthetics, medical supplies, or other items washed away by floodwaters or otherwise lost in transit.
Business interruption insurance
The most important commercial property damage insurance is business interruption insurance. Each day a medical facility is unable to provide services could be thousands if not millions of dollars in lost revenue, depending on the size of the facility or the medical system. Business interruption insurance can replace income lost during cleanup and restoration. Projected income from canceled procedures, payroll expenses, and out-of-pocket costs would fall under this coverage.
SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth is a leader in commercial property damage cleanup and restoration for medical offices, clinics, outpatient surgical facilities, and hospitals. Availability 24/7, 365 days a year, including holidays, a rapid response, a quick cleanup and restoration, and the ability to scale to meet the challenges of any size disaster make SERVPRO an excellent choice when flooding, water damage, fire damage, smoke damage, or a biohazard disaster occurs.
To learn more about commercial storm restoration, contact the SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth office at (817) 741-5737 or email office@SERVPROnortheastftworth.com
How Local Small Businesses in Watauga, TX, Can Overcome Severe Property Damage
5/12/2022 (Permalink)
Blog Summary: SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth shares strategies to help local small businesses quickly recover from devastating property damage.
SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth is dedicated to helping small businesses in Watauga, TX, recover from a major property damage disaster by rapidly providing fire, smoke, and water damage restoration services. Loyal customers are the backbone of a small business’s success. They provide consistent repeat business and keep the doors open. A temporary interruption of services or halt in production can result in customers seeking other sources for their needs. A rapid, thorough restoration process gets products and services moving and revenues flowing to satisfy customers’ needs.
How a business responds to a significant property damage disaster can have consequences for future success.
Steps that help a small business recover from a serious property damage disaster.
Step #1: Review and understand the business’s commercial insurance policy.
Major property damage and business interruption insurance policies provide financial protection for a business in the event of a property damage disaster that not only damages the structure but also disrupts the sales and revenue cycle. A thorough understanding of the policy coverage and limits coupled with a working knowledge of how to use the policy during the claims process will ensure the business is protected and comes out on the other side of the disaster ready to move forward at a rapid momentum to make up for lost time and money.
Step #2: Consider the benefits of partnering with a restoration company that can handle the entire claims process.
Policyholders often find the complex, technical language in insurance policies to be confusing and difficult to understand. However, it is not enough for the policyholder to simply make the premium payments according to schedule and assume the carrier will advocate for the policyholder in the event of a claim payout at a fair settlement amount after property damage. The insured party needs to understand to some degree the intricacies of property insurance coverages and the claims process.
When small businesses work with SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth, the company’s trained and experienced staff can handle the claims process from beginning to end. The team will work with the insurance company to understand the coverages and the options within the policy to help the business achieve full recovery. The SERVPRO claims professionals most likely have previously worked with the insurance company in the Fort Worth and Dallas area. Claims management will not be an added headache for a business owner striving to restore normal business operations.
Step #3: Create a customized Emergency Ready Plan.
This important process breaks down into many parts. First, conduct a risk assessment of the business operations and the physical plant. Identify any fire hazards or other risks that have gone unnoticed or been neglected. Clarify if the structure is in a flood zone and qualifies for coverage under the National Flood Insurance Program.
Assess any vulnerabilities specific to the landscape’s layout, such as grading and slope issues. Though the facility may not qualify for FEMA flood insurance, subtle changes to the landscape may reduce the likelihood of a micro-flood from a stalled thunderstorm.
Implement safety procedures to address the new risk hazards. Review the safety plan in company meetings. Conduct drills on a scheduled basis, and post signage in high traffic areas. The goal is to cultivate a safety-conscious corporate culture.
Step #4: Make sure the commercial insurance policy covers frequent disasters common to the region.
This step may require a consultation with the insurance agent. Inquire as to what coverage other businesses in the area have. A pattern may indicate an adjustment needs to be made to the policy to reduce exposure in vulnerable areas.
Step #5: Take measures to prevent property damage.
As mentioned above, subtle adjustments to the landscape can protect against flooding. Remove trees or prune branches that can fall onto the roof, causing a puncture and water intrusion. Install a removable flood gate system at vulnerable entryways. Install reinforced doors or strengthen existing doors in areas where flooding can occur. Keep drains free of clutter and debris.
Step #6: Protect vulnerable data and data systems.
Implement a data backup system such as a cloud system. A strategic partnership with IT management professionals is recommended. Outsourced IT management can scale with company growth. Remember to include payroll in the strategy.
Step #7: Pre-qualify a reputable property damage restoration company.
Look for companies with these features:
- Insured, licensed, bonded, and IICRC certifications
- Available 24/7, 365 days a year, including holidays
- Rapid response within an hour or less
- Best equipment, latest technology, advanced cleaning techniques
- Provides detailed and documented estimations
- Can scale to any size or type of disaster
- Manages the insurance claims process
For more information about commercial water damage cleanup and restoration in the 76244 area, call SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth, TX, at (817) 900-0580 or email office@SERVPROnortheastftworth.com
The Impact of Water Damage on Commercial Property Insurance
3/9/2022 (Permalink)
Blog Summary: SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth explains how water damage can affect a Haltom City, TX, company’s acquisition of insurance.
Locally owned and operated, SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth is a leader in residential and commercial water damage restoration. Available 24/7, 365 days a year, SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth is dedicated to honesty and professionalism. Highly trained SERVPRO technicians have industry certifications from IICRC, and they are prepared to handle any size or type of disaster.
Water damage and commercial insurance
The recent labor shortage is making cleanup and restoration very challenging for businesses and institutions. Improvements in this situation do not seem hopeful in the foreseeable future.
Even though water damage is a frequent cause of commercial property damage, few businesses have implemented a formal plan to prevent water damage. This failure to execute a water damage prevention strategy and a mitigation response to curb the severity of the loss can be catastrophic.
Businesses can partner with a property damage restoration company that offers consulting on the creation of a Ready Plan that identifies risk hazards and improves the company’s response. Skyrocketing material costs, supply chain issues, and labor shortages highlight the need for prevention. Businesses and institutions should anticipate a significant rise in insurance premiums due to rising labor and material costs.
Insurance companies are responding to the challenges by taking a more proactive approach with clients to implement water damage prevention and mitigation strategies. Even if labor is available, scarcity of materials and delivery delays can sink a business. The key is to prevent the disaster in the first place. Secondly, if a water intrusion does occur, stop it at the source to limit the scope of the damage and the subsequent impact on the delivery of goods and services by the affected business.
Listed below are some tips to help businesses address a potential water damage disaster.
Tip: Identify water damage risk hazards.
- Catastrophic failures in aging plumbing systems
- Improper or inadequate maintenance of sprinkler systems
- Vertical risk: A water intrusion on an upper level of a multi-story office complex, retail outlet, or manufacturing facility has an elevated risk potential.
- Recovery risk: The interruption of business operations while waiting for critical parts or materials could have a greater negative impact than the actual damage from the water intrusion. Careful attention and maintenance can limit exposure and vulnerability.
These risk factors drive home the importance of prevention and mitigation.
Tip: Understand the direct and indirect costs associated with water damage.
Water damage affects both the structure and its contents. The location of the intrusion, the length of time the intrusion affected the area, and the list of water-damaged contents directly bear upon the cost of the claim. Structural damage may be minimal, and the ensuing cleanup may be quick. However, water from the malfunctioning sprinkler system may have ruined key electrical components in several assembly-line robotics. The shortage of parts and delays in the supply chain may shut down an assembly line or an entire plant for days or weeks.
The vertical risk increases the scope of the damage. The affected business suffers an interruption of business operations, cutting hard into revenue. The property owner may lose rental income if the structure is rendered uninhabitable.
Tip: Maintenance matters.
Faithfully execute regular, intentional, and pre-emptive building maintenance to avoid water damage on both the interior and exterior of the building. Risk analysis, prevention strategies, and response protocols are crucial to avoid, prevent, or limit damage in order to minimize insurance claims which can increase future premiums. Risk engineers stress the importance of the following tasks:
- Inspections, especially of risk hazards
- Maintenance (roof, fan vents, skylights, windows, doors, etc.)
- Cleaning drains, gutters, and downspouts
- Repairing (not patching) leaks
- Replacing aging valves, supply lines, and plumbing prior to a leak, or worse, a catastrophic failure
Tip: Partner with a water damage restoration professional to formalize a Ready Plan.
By pre-qualifying and partnering with a water damage restoration company, a commercial enterprise will always be prepared for a worst-case water damage disaster. With a plan in place, one call activates a team of water damage restoration professionals. A rapid response brings immediate action to stop the water intrusion, protect equipment and product, remove all bulk water, initiate applied structural drying, and begin the cleaning, sanitizing, and deodorizing process.
Partnership with SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth can include:
- Facility site inspections in conjunction with the property owner or site manager
- Risk analysis
- Collection of critical information such as contact information, mapping of shut off valves, a list of staff with shut-valve authority
- Recommendations for utilizing water sensing technology to monitor vulnerable locations
When the SERVPRO team arrives, they are familiar with the site, key people, shut-off valves, electrical panels, safety equipment, danger zones, and much more.
For more information about commercial water damage cleanup in Watauga, TX, and surrounding areas, contact SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth at (817) 741-5737 or email office@SERVPROnortheastftworth.com
How Places of Worship Benefit from Commercial Property Damage Cleanup and Restoration Services
2/11/2022 (Permalink)
Blog Summary: SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth lays out the five steps churches need to take in the aftermath of a water damage disaster at their facilities.
Commercial facilities, including churches, are not immune to water damage and will likely need flood and water damage cleanup and restoration services at some point. When a church is hit by a water damage disaster, fast action can prevent secondary damage such as a mold infestation. A proactive recovery and restoration response will enable the facility to promptly resume the activities of a community of faith and place of worship.
Delays in taking necessary steps to remediate the disaster could not only allow the damage to worsen but could also complicate the insurance claims process. The temptation is to rally the congregation in a DIY water damage restoration project. However, without the proper equipment, training, cleaning techniques, and personal protective gear (PPG), the scope of the disaster could escalate out of control, and the expense to the church could far exceed water damage restoration costs by trained professionals.
A water damage disaster may very well involve water contaminated by bacteria and sewage. The cleanup requires astute technicians who will clean, disinfect, sanitize, and deodorize the disaster site with PPG and the best and safest cleaning solutions.
Fast action is crucial in a water damage disaster. Here are steps that help to ensure a seamless, safe, and efficient cleanup and restoration process for a church struck with water or flood damage.
Step #1: Thoroughly document the scope of the damage.
Before rearranging anything at the disaster site, create a detailed archive of photos and videos of the damaged property. Accompany the digital record with explanatory notes. Make comments while videoing the damage. More is much better than less when documenting the damage. These photos, videos, and verbal descriptions will assist the insurance adjuster in understanding the original condition of the property.
Step #2: Implement emergency repairs where it is safe to do so.
Make short-term repairs such as leak mitigation, boarding up windows, and installing emergency tarping on the roof if safe to do so. More complicated repair projects, such as damage remediation and mold removal, should be left to professional service providers who can safely complete the job. Document the temporary repairs made and save all receipts.
Step #3: Relocate items from flooded areas of the building.
Books, files, furniture, choir robes, historical documents, electronics, and other items should be stored in a dry, safe place. Do not leave any items sitting on a wet floor. Do not discard flood-damaged items until the insurance company has assessed the damage.
Step #4: Implement mold prevention strategies.
Strive to remove the water and dry out the facility and flood-damaged contents as quickly as possible. The most effective means to accomplish this goal is to hire an experienced, well-equipped, and certified restoration company.
Step #5: Notify the church’s insurance company of the situation.
If the disaster is due to a flood and the church is covered under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), notify the agency of the situation. Otherwise, for a typical water damage disaster, inform the church’s insurance company of the damage.
Simplify the Restoration Process: Prequalify a Damage Restoration Company
The pre-qualification of a damage restoration company ensures that a property damage disaster at a church or other place of worship will receive immediate attention. The communication channels at a church can easily break down, especially if the pastor is out of town or the church is too small to have a designated, paid staff position for property management.
Once a restoration company has been prequalified, any decision-maker from the pastor to the janitor can make the initial call for services. Contact information for the company can be placed on file with the secretary, stored in the cloud, and displayed on the door, bulletin board, or wall of each facility storage room. Instructions can be included to direct members of the congregation on how to proceed if they encounter a situation that requires the services of the prequalified cleanup and restoration company.
When churches choose SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth, professional restoration technicians typically respond in an hour or less. If needed, the crew can shut off water valves or the water main to stop the initial water intrusion even before a plumber arrives on the scene. The SERVPRO team has the training, equipment, and expertise to initiate the water removal process and implement dehumidification and applied structural drying so that the facility can be ready for the next church service.
The professional staff at SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth can handle the entire insurance claims process from beginning to end. This service allows the church staff to maintain a focus on ministering to the community.
For more information about commercial water damage restoration, email SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth at office@SERVPROnortheastftworth.com. The office can also be contacted by phone at (817) 741-5737.
Helping Businesses Navigate Sewer Backup Coverage after Water Damage and Sewage Damage
12/28/2021 (Permalink)
Blog Summary: SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth helps walk businesses through the process of sewage damage cleanup, as well as dealing with the insurance company.
SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth is available 24/7, 365 days a year, when a business needs the services of a commercial water damage restoration company. When a water damage disaster involves a sewage spill, the cleanup project requires trained professionals equipped with the right equipment and appropriate PPG. The skilled and experienced team knows how to work safely and efficiently in a hazardous environment to enable the company to resume normal business operations as soon as possible.
A Commercial Sewage Damage Scenario
The business owner arrives early to open the facility, turn on the lights, power up equipment, and prepare for the day. A terrible smell and a flooded office and showroom greet her. She winds her way through the maze of sludge and locates the source of the sewage backup at the office restrooms. Further investigation reveals a similar situation in the workers’ restrooms adjacent to the production floor.
The entire facility must be shut down. The sewage spread throughout the facility is unsanitary, and the slippery, buckled flooring in the office, showroom, and production area creates unsafe conditions that can lead to a slip-and-fall injury. Employees tracking through the spillage can have the unintended consequence of expanding the hazard zone, which increases the cost of the cleanup and restoration and delays the return to normal business operations.
Navigating Sewer Backup Coverage for Businesses
An article in The Balance, an online resource for small businesses, addresses an important question regarding a sewage backup and insurance coverage. “Will the damage be covered by your commercial property policy? The answer may be no. Most property policies contain a broad water exclusion that precludes (among other things) damage caused by water that backs up or overflows from a sewer, drain, or sump pump. Fortunately, you can protect your business from expensive sewer backup incidents by purchasing sewer backup coverage.”
An insurance company may provide an option for adding sewer backup coverage to a commercial property policy. If the discharge of water or waterborne material originates from a sewer, drain, or sump located on the property and named in the sewer backup endorsement, the loss will be covered.
Coverage extends to the cost of cleanup and restoration for the building and the repair or replacement of personal property damaged by sewer water. Repair of the sewer, drain, or sump itself is not covered.
A company with business income coverage may consider extending the coverage to include sewage backups. A major sewage spill could force the shutdown of normal business operations. The insurer will not pay expenses for a property damage loss or an income loss that exceeds the limits stated in the sewage backup endorsement.
Common Insurance Coverage Exclusions
Some exclusions apply, including the following:
- A sewage backup resulting from a flood, storm surge, or tidal wave
However, a business covered under the federal flood program is covered if the sewage backup is directly caused by a flood.
- A sewer backup or discharge resulting from failure to perform routine maintenance or repair
If the policyholder fails to keep sewer pipes free of tree roots and a backup occurs, damages will not be covered.
- A sewage backup from sump pump failure due to a power outage
Damages caused by sump pump failure due to a power outage are not covered unless the policy includes utility interruption coverage. If the sewage backup results from the sudden mechanical breakdown of the sump pump or its related equipment, damages will be covered.
Business and property owners are strongly advised to review their insurance coverage, including endorsements, with their insurance agent. The proactive decision to pre-qualify a reputable property damage cleanup and restoration company can save valuable time in a business where time is money. In addition, hiring a professional restoration and cleaning company eliminates the liability risks that are present when employees are tasked with cleaning up sewage. Trust the restoration experts at SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth for commercial water damage restoration, as well as fire and storm damage cleanup and restoration. The locally owned and operated SERVPRO can scale to handle any size disaster.
For more information about sewage cleanup and water damage restoration in Haltom City, TX, contact SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth by email at office@SERVPROnortheastftworth.com or call the office at (817) 741-5737.
What Types of Mold Can Be Found in Commercial Facilities?
9/23/2021 (Permalink)
Blog Summary: Several different types of mold can take hold in an office building or other commercial environment. When business owners need mold mitigation services, they can turn to the team of professional technicians at SERVPRO of Northeast Ft. Worth.
SERVPRO of Northeast Ft. Worth understands the importance of keeping an office building and other commercial settings clean, fresh, and safe from a mold infestation, which can accompany water damage to the facility. Technicians are highly trained in commercial property damage restoration and cleaning techniques. SERVPRO of Northeast Ft. Worth follows the highest IICRC standards, so customers can trust the damage restoration and cleaning team to handle any situation, including a mold infestation in an office building or other commercial setting.
Repairs, maintenance, and janitorial services usually involve issues that are easily detectable — a spill in the hallway, a stain on the carpet, a squeaky door. However, mold is often a hidden issue. Mold proliferation is a growing concern and can affect health, worker productivity, and the customer experience. The goal of mold mitigation is to keep the facility in the best condition for tenants, employees, clients, customers, and anyone else that might visit the office building. The facility must be functional, clean, fresh, and healthy.
Five Common Types of Mold Found in Offices
Texture, color, or shape are not necessarily key indicators of the exact species of mold. Some mold types are visually indistinguishable from other types of molds, and in many instances, professional testing is required to determine which mold is present. A particular surface condition can host many different mold species.
- Cladosporium
This hearty mold can thrive in a variety of conditions and on a wide range of surfaces. Some molds prefer damper and warmer environments, but this mold can take hold almost anywhere in the temperate environment of a climate-controlled office complex.
Common locations to keep an eye out for Cladosporium include food storage areas such as the office kitchen, as well as the gasket on the doors to the refrigerator and freezer. Mirrors, windows, ceramic tile, and other non-porous surfaces where condensation can occur are a favorite residence for this mold. This mold is unsightly and makes a negative impression on clients, customers, and tenants.
- Aspergillus
Aspergillus, a robust mold strain that thrives indoors, feeds on cardboard, artwork, shelving, leather furniture, pressed wood products, and the cloth bindings of books. The spores from this mold may cause health effects. Mold can also impact the health of pets. There is a growing trend of bringing pets into the workplace, and an office complex may host support animals or service dogs.
- Alternaria
This outdoor mold travels into the office on people and pets. An open office window is an invitation to this mold strain to pay a visit to the office team. The warmth and moisture of summer are this mold’s preferred environment. This mold may be found growing on cloth upholstery.
- Penicillium
Most people think of mold as being black or brown. According to the Centers for Disease Control, color is not an indicator of toxicity. Molds may be black, brown, green, yellow, blue, and even pink or orange! Penicillium, a toxic mold that causes food spoilage, may be yellow, blue, or green in color. Drapes, cabinets, and ceiling tiles are surfaces this mold favors. Drywall that has been moistened from a water intrusion fosters the growth of this mold. While Penicillium is the source of the medical marvel penicillin, the mold can have health effects if left to spread in an office building.
- Stachybotrys
Known as “black mold,” Stachybotrys enjoys fibrous surfaces such as paper and wood. This moisture-loving mold is a slow-growing toxic beast that can cause health effects long before it is discovered and identified.
Mitigating Mold in an Office Building
When mold is discovered, mitigation should begin immediately. Common causes of mold include inadequate ventilation, condensation, melting ice dams, or water damage from flooding or leaky plumbing. When water intrusion is identified, the business owner should secure the services of a water damage restoration company to remediate the damage and prevent a widespread mold infestation.
For more information about mold mitigation, water damage restoration, and other restoration and cleaning services in Halcolm City, TX, contact the SERVPRO of Northeast Ft. Worth, TX, by phone at (817) 741-5737. The team can also be contacted by email at office@SERVPROnortheastftworth.com
Fire Damage to Your Fort Worth Business Needs Our Professional Remediation
9/1/2021 (Permalink)
Grease Fire Damages
The possibility of a fire in your Fort Worth restaurant kitchen cannot help but be always in the back of your mind as an owner. Although the devastation a fire can cause might seem impossible to overcome in the immediate aftermath, our highly-qualified technicians have great success using our inventory of state-of-the-art equipment and restoration best practices mastered in Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) courses.
The safety of both diners and employees is your priority if a fire damages your Fort Worth restaurant. Ensuring that your business recovers from the disaster fulfills our mission to provide industry-leading remediation services to the businesses in our community. Our crews mobilize fast, traveling to your site as soon as possible after your call.
Speed is crucial when mitigating the effects of fire damage. Within the first minutes and hours after the flames extinguish, fire residues pose the risk of progressive and permanent harm to structural components and the contents of your restaurant. SERVPRO crew members evaluate the types of residues found throughout your kitchen, dining rooms, storage areas, and other spaces.
We match appropriate products and methods to the different characteristics of soots coating surfaces. Protein-based soot is common in kitchen fires, depositing a thin and highly malodorous film that is hard to remove without solvents and abrasive tools. SERVPRO technicians can use barriers and air scrubbers to contain the cooking area, preventing the spread of debris to other spaces.
Even if your quick-thinking staff knocked down the flames with chemical extinguishers, secondary effects of the fire could linger. Persistent odors are particularly troublesome in an eating establishment as they interfere with the enjoyment of diners as they order and eat from your tempting menu. SERVPRO employees who complete the IICRC Odor Control Technician (OCT) course follow a research-based protocol to eliminate the stench in your establishment.
If clearing away charred items and thorough cleaning does not do the trick, SERVPRO turns to innovative techniques like thermal fogging or hydroxyl generators to eradicate the noxious smell. Thermal fogging recreates the fire environment, combusting deodorizers at high temperatures, so they attach to odoriferous particles and neutralize them. Hydroxyl radicals produced when ultraviolet rays react with water vapor (H2O) and oxygen (O2) dismantle the odor-bearing molecules. We this cutting-edge technology as a more successful and sustainable alternative to masking agents.
Contact SERVPRO of Northeast Ft. Worth as soon as firefighters release your commercial property for abatement assessment. Call (817) 741-5737 day or night to schedule an inspection and develop a remediation and deodorization plan.
SERVPRO Technicians Quickly Get a Flooded Area Dry to Prevent Any Secondary Damages
7/23/2021 (Permalink)
Unchecked water losses can cause significant damages to your businesses.
Study spaces, book and gift stores, snack bars, and recreational activities are all part of the student experience at Fort Worth institutes of higher learning. When portions of the student union go underwater because of failed plumbing, a full-service water damage recovery company needs to step up to restore the college ambiance.
A water main burst in the student union of a university, the commercial water damage in Fort Worth starts inconveniencing hundreds of students and soaking books and merchandise. The two primary concerns are a speedy return to a comfortable study and recreational area for students and a solution for waterlogged spirit wear and books. We offer fast and professional water removal and restoration services and have access to drying and recovery services for merchandise.
Once the SERVPRO team is made aware that a crisis occurred at the union, a well-qualified team of water damage mitigation specialists and all the equipment necessary is dispatched to the building. Our work crew follows the same routine each time it arrives at a water event. First, the area is surveyed for safety, power disconnected if there is any chance of shocking the rescue team. Water is removed with truck-mounted pumps and extractors. Moisture levels are measured and monitored as industrial sized air movers and dehumidifiers do their work.
While the area is dried out, other members of the crew work to sort the merchandise soaked in the union’s bookstore. Items like sweatshirts, tees and the like can be laundered and dried. Perhaps the staff of the bookstore will reduce the prices, but the spirit wear will survive the water damage nearly intact. The books and school supplies are a different matter.
To dry out papers requires a special process called freeze drying. It is a somewhat expensive procedure, so it may not be cost effective for all items. On the other hand, the files and records in the store may be important enough to use the freeze drying or sublimation technique. Regardless, the SERVPRO crew keeps a careful inventory of items damaged, discarded and revived for insurance and tax purposes.
One call to SERVPRO of Northeast Ft. Worth gets the ball rolling to dry out commercial spaces, large and small. Our number is (817) 741-5737 and is staffed 24/7.
SERVPRO's Quick Actions Can Help Reopen Your Store Doors More Quickly After a Water Damage Event
6/2/2021 (Permalink)
Water damages from winter freeze
Your Fort Worth retail store hinges on having the right goods for the shoppers that happen into your store. While every day is a new challenge to bring people in through the doors and get them to spend some time perusing your wares, something seemingly as trivial as a water emergency could significantly gum up the works. Instead of worrying about customer retention and attracting new business, you are now worried about how long your establishment has to keep its doors closed and the effect that this has on your bottom line and the employees that count on their paycheck every week.
Commercial water damage in your Fort Worth store can present itself in several ways. The real struggle with an occurrence like this is to get it cleaned up, and the area restored as quickly as you can. Without professional restoration services, like those provided by our SERVPRO team, you might not have the ability to reopen your business for quite some time and still might not have corrected the full problem that you had initially faced.
One of the primary concerns that you face is the apparent potential loss of profits from having to close the business while restoration efforts are underway. With our experienced SERVPRO team, your doors can reopen more quickly, allowing this perceived loss in profits to be a little less extreme than it could have been with your intentions of trying to clean up the mess on your own.
The threats to your stock and structure are another concern that needs to get considered when it comes to professional restoration. The longer that water sits against structural components and stock in your store, the more damage that it does. It does not take long before the damage is irreparable to the stock items and structural components weaken to the point of requiring replacement.
Your employees count on your retail store to pay their bills and provide for their homesteads. The longer that your business has to remain closed for the cleanup process, the longer that these dedicated employees are without the pay that they need to survive. This reality should give you an excellent mindset to choose professional restoration services to thoroughly and promptly clean up the mess and restore the damages to the business.
There is no time to lose when water damage affects your business. With the threat of compounding damages and the loss of profits, choosing professional restoration services like our SERVPRO of Northeast Ft. Worth team is a smart choice. Give us a call today at (817) 741-5737.
Commercial Water Damage Experts
6/2/2021 (Permalink)
Damages caused by Texas Winter Freeze
Drying out wet materials and contents inside your Fort Worth warehouse is an essential part of the restoration process. After standing water and moisture in carpet gets extracted, building materials must be dried so that more damage does not occur. To help speed up the natural evaporation process air moving and dehumidification systems get implemented.
If moisture sits inside your business' warehouse for too long items stored there may get ruined. If moisture resulting from a commercial water damage incident in Fort Worth does not get removed within 24 hours, mold can develop on building materials and contents such as tools or products stored for your company. Mold can cause health effects with some people and commonly develops inside a building that contains excessive moisture in the air and building materials.
When drying out moisture inside a structure, our SERVPRO technicians use air movers and dehumidifiers to create an environment that speeds up the drying of wet materials. The pieces of equipment get arranged in places that do not impede foot traffic and hinder business operations. The air movers get set up so that they push air in a counterclockwise motion hitting walls at a 45-degree angle to push the wet air away from the walls. The dehumidifier then pulls water out of the air, dispenses it in liquid form, and exhausts out warm, dry air that gets used in the air flow created by the air movers.
As water naturally evaporates off of wet materials the air close to it holds moisture. The air movers push this moist air into the center of the room where the dehumidifier can remove the water vapor. However, we do not position the air movers directly at the dehumidifiers because that would reduce the quantity of warm air coming out of them. Dehumidifiers instead get placed so that air movers can intake the hot, dry air exhausted out of them after water vapor is removed.
The correct positioning of drying equipment can reduce the time it takes to dry out moisture inside your warehouse thus saving your company money. Calling SERVPRO of Northeast Ft. Worth at (817) 741-5737 after a loss can prove to be beneficial to your business.
SERVPRO Offers Certified Water Damage Restoration Services
4/8/2021 (Permalink)
We Restore Businesses
Roof maintenance chores need doing routinely, or the interior of your Fort Worth commercial building may pay the price with deterioration from water damage. Clogged or missing downspouts can send rainwater into the interior of your property rather than on the ground and away from the foundation. If the problems persist, you may need our restoration assistance.
If your business experiences pooling water from the drains and downspouts clogging with debris it is possible your Fort Worth business could slowly accumulated water damage buildup behind walls and above the ceiling tiles. The leaking may not be noticeable at first, but quickly a large area could be affected and need professional remediation from our water damage experts.
It is not uncommon for water damage to take weeks or longer to become so evident that the business owner calls for help. Water soaks into cellulose fibers like those in drywall and ceiling tiles. When SERVPRO crews arrive expect us to spend some time tracing back the leak to make sure we address all damp areas. Our employees employ moisture meters and scanners to locate any hidden water pockets and to help set drying goals. Mastering the use of this technology is one of the goals we have for our team members when they attend IICRC training.
If water is trapped, we use carefully chosen strategies to release it without creating a considerable disturbance of the affected area of your business. Small holes may be drilled in drywall or cinder block mortar joints to let the water move through. If possible, a wand from an extractor passed through an opening in a wall evacuates moisture. SERVPRO technicians learn a wide variety of methods to remove water during our extensive training.
Once standing water is eliminated, SERVPRO crews in Fort Worth use air movers, heaters, and dehumidifiers to dry out the damp areas. Throughout the steps, we are vigilant for any signs of mold growth because of the length of time it took to discover the water damage in the first place. If mold infestation is discovered, we use EPA protocols to contain and remove the colonies and any mold infiltrated materials.
SERVPRO of Northeast Ft. Worth covers all the bases when it comes to water damage restoration. Call (817) 741-5737 to set up an assessment for your commercial building.
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Common Causes of Fire Damage in Commercial Buildings
2/10/2021 (Permalink)
Blog Summary: SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth explains common causes of commercial fire damage and advises business owners about how they can avoid these fire risks.
Locally owned and operated, SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth is the premier commercial property damage restoration company serving the Fort Worth, Keller, and Park Glen areas twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth is a true leader in the restoration industry. Having the highest IICRC standards means customers can trust the property damage restoration team to handle any commercial or residential fire, water, or mold disaster.
Common Causes of Commercial Fires
The U.S. Fire Administration reported that there were an estimated 103,600 non-residential building fires for the years 2009-2018. This works out to about twenty-seven fires per day or a little over one commercial structural fire per hour in the United States.
The most common causes of non-residential building fires included:
- 30.6% - Cooking
- 11.5% - Unintentional, careless
- 9.8% - Intentional
- 7.8% - Electrical malfunction
- 6.9% - Heating
- 5.7% - Open flame
- 5.3% - Other heat
- 4.7% - Other equipment
- 3.8% - Equipment malfunction
- 14.7% - Miscellaneous: appliances, exposure, natural, smoking, causes under investigation
The top six causes listed above account for nearly three out of four non-residential commercial fires.
Restaurants are particularly susceptible to fires. Easter magazine reported that fire departments across America responded to an average of 8,240 structure fires at eating and drinking establishments each year between 2012 and 2016. These fires caused $246 million in property damage.
From 2013-2017, fire departments responded to an estimated average of 4,630 structure fires per year that involved hot work — welding torches, cutting torches, heat-treating, soldering, etc. These fires caused $355 million in direct property damage per year.
By incorporating a comprehensive fire safety and prevention protocol in commercial buildings, many commercial structure fires can be avoided or minimized in their impact. An effective fire safety system has three crucial prongs:
- Detection
- Control
- Extinguishing
Detection: Smoke and fire alarms
Smoke and fire detectors should be strategically located throughout a commercial building. Placement is not enough. Periodic testing and maintenance of each device and the overall system should be a top priority for the facility’s safety coordinator. Smoke and fire detectors not only save lives, but they are also necessary for code compliance.
Control: Fire and smoke curtains
The second prong of an effective fire safety system encompasses controlling the fire and smoke once a fire has erupted. Installing fire and smoke curtains at critical junctures protects employees, machinery, equipment, tools, raw materials, and product. Controlling the spread of the fire and smoke buys time for employees and staff to exit the building. Slowing the spread of fire and smoke also allows more time for the fire department to arrive on the scene, safely assess the situation, and stage the response to the fire.
Extinguishing: Sprinklers and fire extinguishers
The third prong of an effective fire safety system includes extinguishing the fire soon after it breaks out. Over thirty percent of non-residential fires involve cooking. Therefore, restaurants and other food preparation locations, being high-risk zones, should proactively ensure that they are adequately protecting the structure, staff, and customers with sprinklers, well-maintained smoke detectors, fire alarms, and easily accessible fire extinguishers.
Other Crucial Considerations
Having a Fire Prevention Safety Plan is essential for every commercial structure. Many counties in Texas, including Tarrant County, require Third-Party Plan reviews for all new construction projects to include building and fire protection systems. Project owners must still apply for all applicable permits with the Fire Marshal’s Office.
The success of any fire safety plan depends upon effective training. When a fire erupts in a manufacturing unit or a warehouse full of combustibles, employees and staff have only minutes to save data, shut down production lines, secure the facility, and escape. Every second counts. Disciplined training saves lives.
Finally, fire and water damage restoration must be achieved rapidly. When a production line, retail sales outlet, restaurant, or service center goes offline or idle, profits plummet. To help businesses recover quickly from water and fire damage, SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth will work with business owners before disaster strikes to formulate a Ready Plan.
SERVPRO of Northeast Ft. Worth specializes in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial properties after fire, smoke, or water damage. For more information about fire damage restoration, contact SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth, TX, at (817) 741-5737 or email office@SERVPROnortheastftworth.com.
Hire Professionals For Commercial Water Removal
8/12/2020 (Permalink)
Call SERVPRO if your business suffers from a water loss
When you own your Fort Worth business, it is common to demand much from yourself and your staff. Any challenge to daily operations becomes another task on your agenda, delegated to the work team on your roster that best matches the job requirements. No matter how talented your workforce, some issues are best left to experts, including water removal. We specialize in all matters concerning water damage and offer help backed by trained technicians and cutting-edge products and equipment.
Plumbing ages and eventually springs minor leaks your staff manages in any Fort Worth business, but significant pipe damage during planned remodeling requires water removal immediately. The quantity of water a pipe breach spills into your commercial property exceeds the amount a housekeeping or maintenance crew can resolve. One of our core services is water removal, and our crews arrive at your site fast, equipped with high-efficiency submersible pumps and extractors that can be truck-mounted and powered if the electricity is interrupted temporarily because of the water crisis.
You and your staff concentrate on operating your business as our SERVPRO crew focuses on water removal and structural drying. We work with you to avoid disrupting your employees and customers while we complete the job. Avoiding even a brief shutdown due to the water crisis is crucial to maintaining the confidence you built over time with your clientele. We remain keenly aware of the need to meet customer service and employee needs during the water removal process.
After the water removal, SERVPRO always moves on to planning and implementing structural drying. Our vehicles carry sufficient numbers of air movers, heaters, and dehumidifiers to set up drying patterns throughout the affected spaces. Crew members measure and then monitor moisture levels, following the drying principles (psychrometry) mastered during IICRC training. A balance of air movement, temperature, and air humidity forces water vapor out of building materials into the atmosphere where it absorbs or condenses within our desiccant or refrigerant dehumidifiers for containment and disposal.
Depend on SERVPRO of Northeast Ft. Worth to step up and handle your commercial water removal crisis. Reach us 24/7 at (817) 741-5737 because we know disasters occur any day or time.
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Water Loss Swift Service by SERVPRO Reduces Lost Revenue to Fort Worth Retail Shops
7/7/2020 (Permalink)
SERVPRO Technicians are certified and experienced in the mitigation process
If water ever leaks into your Fort Worth jewelry store, the damage caused can be devastating. If the leak comes from a level above your store's floor, water can pour in from the ceiling and cause significant issues that require prompt commercial service. If water saturates building materials such as ceiling tiles or drywall materials, they can lose their structural integrity and crumble. When building materials degrade, they create safety hazards for the employees working in your Fort Worth business.
Other hazards can be created during and after a pipe break, or other leak takes place including trip hazards and electrical hazards. The first thing our SERVPRO restoration crew does when arriving on the scene of a water cleanup job in Fort Worth is to secure the work area. We start by inspecting your entire store and looking for potential hazards. We know that it is vital to keep your store functioning during the restoration process if possible, therefore we strive to keep the work area safe for your employees and ours.
Safety hazards our SERVPRO technicians repair if possible so that they do not create danger. Other areas that cannot be immediately fixed get blocked off with caution tape until the hazards can be eliminated. Factors like severe structural problems and electrical hazards must be repaired by a certified professional before mitigation work can begin.
Once the work area is deemed safe by our SERVPRO team, we start by extracting excessive moisture from your store's structure. If there is two inches deep of standing water or more, we get rid of this first by implementing a submersible pump. The pump sets in the standing water and sucks it out of the building and deposits it into a sewer drain or waste tank, a portable sump pump.
If there is moisture present inside your store's carpeting or your furniture's upholstery, we use specialized extraction equipment to remove water. Our extraction equipment consists of a heavy duty truck mounted pump that has its own power source.
Promptly removing moisture is essential to preventing secondary damage to your products. If material inside your store stay wet humidity levels indoors rise and can cause your display cases to warp and valuable jewelry products to rust--not the gold. Call SERVPRO of Northeast Ft. Worth at (817) 741-5737 any day of the week to keep your shop open.
Call Serpvor For Professional Commercial Water Removal
6/25/2020 (Permalink)
Damage Caused by Water
When you own your Fort Worth business, it is common to demand much from yourself and your staff. Any challenge from daily operations becomes another task on your agenda, delegated to the work team on your roster that best matches the job requirements. No matter how talented your workforce, some issues are best left to experts, including water removal. We specialize in all matters concerning water damage and offer help backed by trained technicians and cutting-edge products and equipment.
Plumbing ages and eventually springs minor leaks your staff manages in any Fort Worth business, but significant pipe damage during planned remodeling requires water removal immediately. The quantity of water a pipe breach spills into your commercial property exceeds the amount a housekeeping or maintenance crew can resolve. One of our core services is water removal, and our crews arrive at your site fast, equipped with high-efficiency submersible pumps and extractors that can be truck-mounted and powered if the electricity is interrupted temporarily because of the water crisis.
You and your staff concentrate on operating your business as our SERVPRO crew focuses on water removal and structural drying. We work with you to avoid disrupting your employees and customers while we complete the job. Avoiding even a brief shutdown due to the water crisis is crucial to maintaining the confidence you built over time with your clientele. We remain keenly aware of the need to meet customer service and employee needs during the water removal process.
After the water removal, SERVPRO always moves on to planning and implementing structural drying. Our vehicles carry sufficient numbers of air movers, heaters, and dehumidifiers to set up drying patterns throughout the affected spaces. Crew members measure and then monitor moisture levels, following the drying principles (psychrometry) mastered during IICRC training. A balance of air movement, temperature, and air humidity forces water vapor out of building materials into the atmosphere where it absorbs or condenses within our desiccant or refrigerant dehumidifiers for containment and disposal.
Depend on SERVPRO of Northeast Ft. Worth to step up and handle your commercial water removal crisis. Reach us 24/7 at (817) 741-5737 because we know disasters occur any day or time.
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Commercial Water Damage Experts
5/15/2020 (Permalink)
Drying mat systems at work
Drying out wet materials and contents inside your Fort Worth warehouse is an essential part of the restoration process. After standing water and moisture in carpet gets extracted, building materials must be dried so that more damage does not occur. To help speed up the natural evaporation process air moving and dehumidification systems get implemented.
If moisture sits inside your business' warehouse for too long items stored there may get ruined. If moisture resulting from a commercial water damage incident in Fort Worth does not get removed within 24 hours, mold can develop on building materials and contents such as tools or products stored for your company. Mold can cause health effects with some people and commonly develops inside a building that contains excessive moisture in the air and building materials.
When drying out moisture inside a structure, our SERVPRO technicians use air movers and dehumidifiers to create an environment that speeds up the drying of wet materials. The pieces of equipment get arranged in places that do not impede foot traffic and hinder business operations. The air movers get set up so that they push air in a counterclockwise motion hitting walls at a 45-degree angle to push the wet air away from the walls. The dehumidifier then pulls water out of the air, dispenses it in liquid form, and exhausts out warm, dry air that gets used in the air flow created by the air movers.
As water naturally evaporates off of wet materials the air close to it holds moisture. The air movers push this moist air into the center of the room where the dehumidifier can remove the water vapor. However, we do not position the air movers directly at the dehumidifiers because that would reduce the quantity of warm air coming out of them. Dehumidifiers instead get placed so that air movers can intake the hot, dry air exhausted out of them after water vapor is removed.
The correct positioning of drying equipment can reduce the time it takes to dry out moisture inside your warehouse thus saving your company money. Calling SERVPRO of Northeast Ft. Worth at (817) 741-5737 after a loss can prove to be beneficial to your business.
Tips on Commercial Water Removal in the Fort Worth Location
4/3/2020 (Permalink)
Water to be extracted at a commercial building
If you own a café, clothing store, or any business, you know that anything can happen. After all, owning a business is unpredictable. If there is a storm or hurricane, leaky pipe, or bad plumbing, then your business establishment can be drenched. In this situation, you know that commercial water removal plays an essential role. Many business owners know that it is important to immediately call in the expert before the water damage can escalate further.
Before the experts can get to your location for the commercial water removal in the Fort Worth area, there are some tips and strategies that you can take to remove water from your establishment. You can start by having all your employees help mop and blot out excess water from the floor. Make sure you remove any electrical appliances away from wet areas. After that, you can wipe off excess water from wooden furniture. Then you can place aluminum foil or wooden blocks between wet carpets and furniture legs. Don’t forget to turn the air conditioner on for optimal drying conditions. If you want to save your rug, make sure to remove it away from wet areas. If you have expensive art pieces, then it is best to place them in a safe and dry location. Gather any loose items that you can find on the floor.
Once the SERVPRO technician arrives at your business site, you can rest assured that you are in good hands. The techs can begin the process by inspecting your business site to check for any damages and sufficient drying conditions. They can start the mitigation process immediately by using a vacuum to extract excess water. They can also use a moisture meter to measure the humidity in the air. They want to make sure that there is a right amount of dryness in the atmosphere to help them absorb moisture from the wet area. This strategy is to ensure optimal drying time. Afterward, the SERVPRO technicians can use disinfectant and odor neutralizing solution to get rid of any unpleasant odor that was left behind from the water damage.
If you are in need of water removal for your business establishment, then give SERVPRO of Northeast Ft. Worth a call at (817) 741-5737, and we can send our skilled technician to your business establishment.
Commercial Restoration
3/18/2020 (Permalink)
Drying equipment in commercial building
Flooding and water damage events in Northeast Fort Worth commercial properties are often complex with numerous issues that require a knowledgeable and flexible response. Whether we’re dealing with a relatively small water cleanup scenario or a large scale event, we work quickly to assess each unique situation and isolate the damaged area. In many instances, normal operations can continue in a temporary space while we restore your facility.
Restoring Commercial Properties Presents Unique Challenges
Our professionals are trained to be mindful of legal and environmental concerns and strive to fully restore the damaged area while working within your budgetary constraints. We understand that every hour spent cleaning up is an hour of lost revenue and productivity. So when an emergency situation arises in your business, give us a call and we’ll be there fast with the help you need.
About SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth
SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth specializes in the cleanup and restoration of commercial and residential 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.
Please call us if you find yourself in need of commercial property restoration after water damage! 817-741-5737
We Have State Of The Art Equipment To Restore Your Fort Worth Fire Damage
8/12/2019 (Permalink)
Garage fires are very common in the area and we can offer our immediate response and provide trained technicians to assist you.
How We Handle the Work for Fort Worth Factories with Fire Damage
Fire damage to factories and other industrial facilities can seem overwhelming in their scale. Due to the presence of flammable materials, numerous potential safety hazards, and large buildings, some of our most challenging projects involve cleaning up after fires in industrial settings. We have the manpower and equipment necessary to restore your facility to the way it was before the disaster for even the worst situations but have a few extra tricks for when situations start to get out of hand.
The SERVPRO Network
Part of the reason why we are always ready to handle fire damage to a factory in Fort Worth is thanks to our network of sister franchises that can provide support when we need it most. SERVPRO franchises number in the thousands across the country, and if a disaster is ever so massive as to overwhelm our local capabilities, we can call in additional resources and workforces from other nearby areas. Usually, we only need to call in these forces for widespread flooding or fires that spread across multiple properties, but we may use them for particularly disastrous industrial fires.
Industrially Focused Equipment
Handling smoke and fire damages in large buildings require us to use similarly large and powerful pieces of equipment. Our technicians use top-of-the-line items like dry ice blasters and thermal fogging machines to clean up fire residues with maximum efficiency even in buildings with large floor spaces. We keep these devices (and the materials they need to function) heavily stocked at our local facilities to ensure that more significant buildings receive the coverage they need.
Versatile Certifications
SERVPRO technicians receive a wide variety of certifications from the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration before getting placed on any of our crews. Even after they start responding to calls and operating as a full team member, many take the opportunity to pursue additional training and certifications to specialize in specific types of damage restoration, including fire and smoke damage. Our teams thus have the certifications and training necessary to handle any industrial disaster and the safety hazards that may accompany it.
SERVPRO of Northeast Ft. Worth is professionally trained and equipped to handle even the most massive fires with optimal efficiency at a minimal cost. Call us at (817) 741-5737 for our 24/7 services or a quote.
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We Will Cleanup Smoke And Soot Residue In Your Fire Damaged Fort Worth Bookstore
7/8/2019 (Permalink)
When smoke and soot from a fire have damaged your bookstore, call SERVPRO of Northeast Ft. Worth at (817) 741-5737 for restoration services.
Commercial Fire Damage In A Fort Worth Bookstore Necessitates Smoke And Soot Cleanup Services
Fire protection is a principal concern for commercial buildings and property managers, and owners take various precautions to protect the buildings from fire, including installing fire sprinkler systems. However, defective or old wiring, loose connections, overloaded circuits, and faulty fuses can lead to sparks or overheating that ignites a fire.
One thing you may have to deal with after commercial fire damage in your Fort Worth bookstore is smoke and soot, which can spread all over the immediate area and cause the discoloration of the ceiling, shelves, walls, flooring, and inventory. Soot composition varies based on the underlying causes. All kinds of soot cause some darkening, and in severe cases, it appears black.
Hot fires that burn products made from natural materials quickly cause dry soot. It has a dusty, dry texture and a minor scent. The heat from a fire can trigger the fire sprinkler system in your bookstore. If a fire smolders on low heat for a while, it can create wet soot. To clean wet soot, it is crucial to combine fire damage and water damage remediation strategies. At SERVPRO, we have the equipment required to deal with water damage resulting from firefighting efforts, such as:
• Extractors with a heater, pump, and vacuum system
• Air movers
• Dehumidifiers
• Thermo hygrometers
A fire in your bookstore can destroy the bookshelves, furniture, books, book journals, magazines, highlighters, and newspapers and leave others covered in soot. This damage can bring business operations to a halt, and you need to deal with it promptly. Our technicians can attempt to clean books that have soot and smoke damage by using dry cleaning methods to remove dry smoke residues. We can also try to remove loose particles by blowing, vacuuming, or brushing the books with compressed air. However, books present a unique challenge we cannot always guarantee their successful restoration.
Our Fire & Smoke Damage Technicians (FRST) technicians can use specialized cleaning equipment, products, and techniques to clean the shelves, floors, and furniture. Some materials in these items are synthetic and create chemical reactions when burned. Removing the chemicals quickly prevents etching and pitting. If your bookstore has carpet flooring, our SERVPRO technicians can vacuum it using vacuum cleaning machines containing a high-efficiency filter.
We can also remove smoke odors from the indoor environment through thermal fogging. A thermal fogger heats deodorizing agents into a fog, which mimics the behavior of smoke. The fog travels to areas where the smoke traveled and eliminates odor from hard to access areas and surfaces.
When smoke and soot from a fire have damaged your bookstore, call SERVPRO of Northeast Ft. Worth at (817) 741-5737 for restoration services. We’re Faster to Any Size Disaster.
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We Put The Flames Of Worry Out In Forth Worth After A Fire Disaster
6/10/2019 (Permalink)
Pictured is an ozone machine that is used to deodorize the smell of soot after fire damage occurs in a home.
Fire Damage to Your Fort Worth Business Needs Our Professional Remediation
The possibility of a fire in your Fort Worth restaurant kitchen cannot help but be always in the back of your mind as an owner. Although the devastation a fire can cause might seem impossible to overcome in the immediate aftermath, our highly-qualified technicians have great success using our inventory of state-of-the-art equipment and restoration best practices mastered in Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) courses.
The safety of both diners and employees is your priority if a fire damages your Fort Worth restaurant. Ensuring that your business recovers from the disaster fulfills our mission to provide industry-leading remediation services to the businesses in our community. Our crews mobilize fast, traveling to your site as soon as possible after your call.
Speed is crucial when mitigating the effects of fire damage. Within the first minutes and hours after the flames extinguish, fire residues pose the risk of progressive and permanent harm to structural components and the contents of your restaurant. SERVPRO crew members evaluate the types of residues found throughout your kitchen, dining rooms, storage areas, and other spaces.
We match appropriate products and methods to the different characteristics of soots coating surfaces. Protein-based soot is common in kitchen fires, depositing a thin and highly malodorous film that is hard to remove without solvents and abrasive tools. SERVPRO technicians can use barriers and air scrubbers to contain the cooking area, preventing the spread of debris to other spaces.
Even if your quick-thinking staff knocked down the flames with chemical extinguishers, secondary effects of the fire could linger. Persistent odors are particularly troublesome in an eating establishment as they interfere with the enjoyment of diners as they order and eat from your tempting menu. SERVPRO employees who complete the IICRC Odor Control Technician (OCT) course follow a research-based protocol to eliminate the stench in your establishment.
If clearing away charred items and thorough cleaning does not do the trick, SERVPRO turns to innovative techniques like thermal fogging or hydroxyl generators to eradicate the noxious smell. Thermal fogging recreates the fire environment, combusting deodorizers at high temperatures, so they attach to odoriferous particles and neutralize them. Hydroxyl radicals produced when ultraviolet rays react with water vapor (H2O) and oxygen (O2) dismantle the odor-bearing molecules. We this cutting-edge technology as a more successful and sustainable alternative to masking agents.
Contact SERVPRO of Northeast Ft. Worth as soon as firefighters release your commercial property for abatement assessment. Call (817) 741-5737 day or night to schedule an inspection and develop a remediation and deodorization plan.
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Wondering How You Are Going to Tackle Commercial Flood Damage in Your Fort Worth Business?
5/18/2019 (Permalink)
Don't let your business get taken over by flood damage. Call SERVPRO today for all remediation needs.
SERVPRO Helps Fort Worth B&B Beat Commercial Flood Damage
Commercial flood damage can be a devastating situation for a business owner. This type of water loss is rated as a category three biohazard and sometimes referred to as “black water,” and it is vital that the cleanup is done professionally to have sanitary conditions for both employees and customers and to avoid secondary damages to the property.
SERVPRO assisted a bed and breakfast commercial property in Fort Worth that received flood damage from some locally heavy storms. Groundwater entered through worn weather stripping on the back door and drenched the breakfast area where guests gathered each morning for a homemade breakfast after spending the night.
The B&B owner cleaned the water up when it first entered the property, but soon realized the job was going to be much larger than merely mopping up some rainwater. She placed a call to SERVPRO late in the evening, and we arrived a few hours later to begin mitigation on the property.
Our technicians immediately scoped the room with our detection equipment to determine areas of water migration. Fast action by the B&B owner stopped water from reaching the subflooring; however, we found elevated moisture levels within the baseboards, very bottom of the sheetrock and under the cabinetry.
When moisture wicks into sheetrock, sometimes flood cuts are necessary to remove unsalvageable materials and let enough air flow in to dry the wall cavity. In this case, the wicking was minor and not enough to warrant flood cuts. The technicians determined the sheetrock could be mitigated and removed the baseboards and toe kickboards under the cabinets for drying purposes.
Using specific configurations with equipment such as our InjectiDry that forces air into small openings, our air movers forced air into the affected spaces to ensure they reached drying goals to inhibit the potential for mold growth and foul odors. Afterward, our technicians thoroughly cleaned and sanitized the kitchen area to get it ready for reopening for breakfast for the guests.
SERVPRO of Northeast Ft. Worth is ready to come to your property 24/7 to mitigate commercial flood damage. Call us at (817) 741-5737, and our technicians arrive within hours because We’re Faster to Any Size Disaster.
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Fort Worth Area Motels Rely on SERVPRO for Fast Water Damage Recovery
4/2/2019 (Permalink)
The SERVPRO Green Box Truck Is Faster To Any SIze Disaster, Ready for Commercial Water Restoration in Fort Worth
Commercial Water Removal Services for Your Fort Worth Business
When it comes to water leaks in your Fort Worth motel, what you don’t know can hurt your structure. Plumbing leaks are known as a top cause of foundation damage. However, although some leaks are apparent, some are almost impossible to know they are there without looking under foundation slabs or behind walls. When you know what some of the warning signs are that you have a leak, you can avoid the expense and hassle of extensive water damage.
When you do suspect you have a water leak in your Fort Worth business building, you need water removal services from a professional remediation company. At SERVPRO, we have extensive experience with all types of water damage, so you can rest assured when you hire us you are getting the best service for your business.
One sign something is wrong is a water bill that has had a sudden increase. Some plumbing issues are difficult to spot, so this could be your first indication that you have a problem. Since water use can have fluctuations over a year, you should compare your bill with the same month from the year before to see if something could be amiss.
The presence of mold or mildew is a clear sign you have an issue with a water leak. Mold thrives on moist conditions. Keep an eye out for dark spots on floors or ceilings and pay even more attention to any musty odors that are coming from the motel rooms that could indicate excess moisture. Mold can affect guests' clothing, a fact that can lead to negative reviews.
When you call SERVPRO with a problem, even if you are not sure where it is, our technicians can help you find it. With special moisture sensors which can detect hidden dampness, we can find the leak source so we can fix the problem. We can then work on removing excess water that has built up, plus clean up any possible mold damage. We also understand how inconvenient disruptions are to your daily business, so we do everything we can to keep the interruptions for you and your guests at a minimum.
Other signs you could have a water leak include damaged wallpaper, paint, walls or flooring. When moisture has had a chance to build up inside the walls of your motel, it can lead to cracking, bubbling, warping or sagging. Floors with water damage can create the materials to become soft or spongy. SERVPRO techs can also lightly fog corridors, common areas, and rooms with a pleasant scent to improve the ambiance of the motel.
SERVPRO of Northeast Ft. Worth knows that your business in Fossil Creek, Trace Ridge or Park Glen cannot afford downtime due to a water loss emergency. That is why we are available at any time when you dial (817) 741-5737, so do not hesitate to reach out to us as soon as you find a problem.
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Restoring Your Keller Commercial Property After A Water Damage Event
4/1/2019 (Permalink)
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Flooding and water damage events at Keller commercial properties are often complex with numerous issues that require a knowledgeable and flexible response. Whether we’re dealing with a relatively small water cleanup scenario or a large scale event, we work quickly to assess each unique situation and isolate the damaged area. In many instances, normal operations can continue in a temporary space while we restore your facility.
Restoring Commercial Properties Presents Unique Challenges
Our professionals are trained to be mindful of legal and environmental concerns and strive to fully restore the damaged area while working within your budgetary constraints. We understand that every hour spent cleaning up is an hour of lost revenue and productivity. So when an emergency situation arises in your business, give us a call and we’ll be there fast with the help you need.
About SERVPRO of Northeast Ft. Worth
SERVPRO of Northeast Ft. Worth specializes in the cleanup and restoration of commercial and residential 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.
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SERVPRO Professionals are Ready to Restore Commercial Water Damage in Keller
3/19/2019 (Permalink)
SERVPRO of Northeast Ft. Worth is available 24/7 for all of your water damage restoration needs.
The Importance of Fast Extraction for Your Keller Store
Store owners place much faith in their buildings when they place the orders to supply their shops with items and goods, and your Keller store is no different. While you might have made the substantial initial investment a long time ago, every item that you have for sale within the shop represents part of that financial arrangement that you have with your supplier to make good on your end of the agreement. When water loss incidents occur within the store, you need to act immediately to protect this investment from irreparable damage. Our professionals can help.
While you cannot predict when you might need water removal services in your Keller store, the faster that you can secure this service, the less of the items and stock throughout your store that can become directly impacted. Our SERVPRO professionals can work quickly to offer effective mitigation solutions including fast extraction when you need it the most. We have multiple tools and pieces of equipment to remove excess water from your building.
When we first come into your building, part of our team works to set up the extraction equipment required to begin removal and restoration efforts while another portion of our crew can work to remove at-risk contents from the affected area. Without a widespread situation, much of these moved items can get stored in a different area of your store unless they require focused drying and cleaning attention.
Our SERVPRO technicians on site determine the best equipment for the severity of the water damage, ranging from mobile wet-vac units with extraction wands to gas-powered trash pumps and our extractor truck. With effective removal of excess water, our team can get to work on thoroughly drying the damaged area and protecting your building from potential reconstruction or remediation needs.
While there are many concerns when your store suffers a water loss incident, the investment that you have made in the stock and contents of the shop is a priority for our SERVPRO of Northeast Ft. Worth team as well. We have efficient extraction and drying equipment to get your doors back open quickly. Give us a call anytime disaster strikes at (817) 741-5737.
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Some Mistakes in Fort Worth Water Damage Remediation That Your Business Should Avoid
10/14/2018 (Permalink)
Finding water damage in your business can be quite disconcerting and cause panic. Call SERVPRO right away for remediation services.
Tips on Commercial Water Removal in the Fort Worth Location
If you own a café, clothing store, or any business, you know that anything can happen. After all, owning a business is unpredictable. If there is a storm or hurricane, leaky pipe, or bad plumbing, then your business establishment can be drenched. In this situation, you know that commercial water removal plays an essential role. Many business owners know that it is important to immediately call in the expert before the water damage can escalate further.
Before the experts can get to your location for the commercial water removal in the Fort Worth area, there are some tips and strategies that you can take to remove water from your establishment. You can start by having all your employees help mop and blot out excess water from the floor. Make sure you remove any electrical appliances away from wet areas. After that, you can wipe off excess water from wooden furniture. Then you can place aluminum foil or wooden blocks between wet carpets and furniture legs. Don’t forget to turn the air conditioner on for optimal drying conditions. If you want to save your rug, make sure to remove it away from wet areas. If you have expensive art pieces, then it is best to place them in a safe and dry location. Gather any loose items that you can find on the floor.
Once the SERVPRO technician arrives at your business site, you can rest assured that you are in good hands. The techs can begin the process by inspecting your business site to check for any damages and sufficient drying conditions. They can start the mitigation process immediately by using a vacuum to extract excess water. They can also use a moisture meter to measure the humidity in the air. They want to make sure that there is a right amount of dryness in the atmosphere to help them absorb moisture from the wet area. This strategy is to ensure optimal drying time. Afterward, the SERVPRO technicians can use disinfectant and odor neutralizing solution to get rid of any unpleasant odor that was left behind from the water damage.
If you are interested in commercial water removal for your business establishment, then give SERVPRO of Northeast Ft. Worth a call at (817) 741-5737, and we can send our skilled technician to your business establishment.
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A Burst Pipe Can Leave Your Fort Worth Clothing Boutique in Need of Professional Water Restoration Services
9/12/2018 (Permalink)
The SERVPRO Green Fleet Keeps Fort Worth Retail Stores Open with Rapid Water Removal
SERVPRO Works Hard and Long to Keep Your Business Afloat After a Water Loss in Fort Worth
Water damage restoration services are usually required after an incident causes water damage to your property. In the case of your clothing boutique, a burst pipe leaked many gallons of water into the back storage room of your store before you managed to shut off the flow of water. As the water spilled into the room, it soaked boxes of unopened merchandise, the floor, and the base of the walls inside your building.
To prevent complications such as mold damage from arising, it is necessary to call for professional water damage restoration services to visit your Fort Worth store. Water damage is time-sensitive, and it can only take seventy-two hours for microbial growth to begin. The faster that you have professionals on the job, the more likely the remediation of the damage is likely to succeed.
At SERVPRO, we understand that it is essential for you to get your business operational as soon as possible. We make it a priority to arrive when you need us, whether you would like our team of IICRC-certified technicians to work through the day or night.
When our SERVPRO technicians report at the job site, our first goal is to get the boxes out of your storage room and send them to be inspected and dried at our local facility. Should they have been ruined by the water damage, we can help you file a claim for your insurance company. Afterward, SERVPRO can employ the use of advanced trade equipment to remove the standing water from your store.
SERVPRO uses devices such as wet/dry vacuums to remove standing water and, in cases of extreme water volume, we can use submersible pumps. From there, our techs can use equipment such as dehumidifiers for the reduction of moisture levels in your store. Our ultimate goal is to make you feel "Like it never even happened."
If you should ever find your store in urgent need of water damage restoration, never wait to get help. Call (817) 741-5737 to reach out to SERVPRO of Northeast Ft. Worth. 24/7.
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Fort Worth's Commercial Water Cleanup Technicians Discuss Extraction
8/17/2018 (Permalink)
SERVPRO Rescues Both Large Buildings and Small Shops from Water Loss in Fort Worth
Water Loss Swift Service by SERVPRO Reduces Lost Revenue to Fort Worth Retail Shops
If water ever leaks into your Fort Worth jewelry store, the damage caused can be devastating. If the leak comes from a level above your store's floor, water can pour in from the ceiling and cause significant issues that require prompt commercial service. If water saturates building materials such as ceiling tiles or drywall materials, they can lose their structural integrity and crumble. When building materials degrade, they create safety hazards for the employees working in your Fort Worth business.
Other hazards can be created during and after a pipe break, or other leak takes place including trip hazards and electrical hazards. The first thing our SERVPRO restoration crew does when arriving on the scene of a water cleanup job in Fort Worth is to secure the work area. We start by inspecting your entire store and looking for potential hazards. We know that it is vital to keep your store functioning during the restoration process if possible, therefore we strive to keep the work area safe for your employees and ours.
Safety hazards our SERVPRO technicians repair if possible so that they do not create danger. Other areas that cannot be immediately fixed get blocked off with caution tape until the hazards can be eliminated. Factors like severe structural problems and electrical hazards must be repaired by a certified professional before mitigation work can begin.
Once the work area is deemed safe by our SERVPRO team, we start by extracting excessive moisture from your store's structure. If there is two inches deep of standing water or more, we get rid of this first by implementing a submersible pump. The pump sets in the standing water and sucks it out of the building and deposits it into a sewer drain or waste tank, a portable sump pump.
If there is moisture present inside your store's carpeting or your furniture's upholstery, we use specialized extraction equipment to remove water. Our extraction equipment consists of a heavy duty truck mounted pump that has its own power source.
Promptly removing moisture is essential to preventing secondary damage to your products. If material inside your store stay wet humidity levels indoors rise and can cause your display cases to warp and valuable jewelry products to rust--not the gold. Call SERVPRO of Northeast Ft. Worth at (817) 741-5737 any day of the week to keep your shop open.
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Hire Professionals For Commercial Water Removal In Fort Worth
7/3/2018 (Permalink)
Water can damage your business.
Hire Professionals For Commercial Water Removal
When you own your Fort Worth business, it is common to demand much from yourself and your staff. Any challenge to daily operations becomes another task on your agenda, delegated to the work team on your roster that best matches the job requirements. No matter how talented your workforce, some issues are best left to experts, including water removal. We specialize in all matters concerning water damage and offer help backed by trained technicians and cutting-edge products and equipment.
Plumbing ages and eventually springs minor leaks your staff manages in any Fort Worth business, but significant pipe damage during planned remodeling requires water removal immediately. The quantity of water a pipe breach spills into your commercial property exceeds the amount a housekeeping or maintenance crew can resolve. One of our core services is water removal, and our crews arrive at your site fast, equipped with high-efficiency submersible pumps and extractors that can be truck-mounted and powered if the electricity is interrupted temporarily because of the water crisis.
You and your staff concentrate on operating your business as our SERVPRO crew focuses on water removal and structural drying. We work with you to avoid disrupting your employees and customers while we complete the job. Avoiding even a brief shutdown due to the water crisis is crucial to maintaining the confidence you built over time with your clientele. We remain keenly aware of the need to meet customer service and employee needs during the water removal process.
After the water removal, SERVPRO always moves on to planning and implementing structural drying. Our vehicles carry sufficient numbers of air movers, heaters, and dehumidifiers to set up drying patterns throughout the affected spaces. Crew members measure and then monitor moisture levels, following the drying principles (psychrometry) mastered during IICRC training. A balance of air movement, temperature, and air humidity forces water vapor out of building materials into the atmosphere where it absorbs or condenses within our desiccant or refrigerant dehumidifiers for containment and disposal.
Depend on SERVPRO of Northeast Ft. Worth to step up and handle your commercial water removal crisis. Reach us 24/7 at (817) 741-5737 because we know disasters occur any day or time.
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Fort Worth's Commercial Water Damage Experts Explain Drying Techniques
4/24/2018 (Permalink)
If moisture sits inside your business' warehouse for too long items stored there may get ruined.
Commercial Water Damage Experts
Drying out wet materials and contents inside your Fort Worth warehouse is an essential part of the restoration process. After standing water and moisture in carpet gets extracted, building materials must be dried so that more damage does not occur. To help speed up the natural evaporation process air moving and dehumidification systems get implemented.
If moisture sits inside your business' warehouse for too long items stored there may get ruined. If moisture resulting from a commercial water damage incident in Fort Worth does not get removed within 24 hours, mold can develop on building materials and contents such as tools or products stored for your company. Mold can cause health effects with some people and commonly develops inside a building that contains excessive moisture in the air and building materials.
When drying out moisture inside a structure, our SERVPRO technicians use air movers and dehumidifiers to create an environment that speeds up the drying of wet materials. The pieces of equipment get arranged in places that do not impede foot traffic and hinder business operations. The air movers get set up so that they push air in a counterclockwise motion hitting walls at a 45-degree angle to push the wet air away from the walls. The dehumidifier then pulls water out of the air, dispenses it in liquid form, and exhausts out warm, dry air that gets used in the air flow created by the air movers.
As water naturally evaporates off of wet materials the air close to it holds moisture. The air movers push this moist air into the center of the room where the dehumidifier can remove the water vapor. However, we do not position the air movers directly at the dehumidifiers because that would reduce the quantity of warm air coming out of them. Dehumidifiers instead get placed so that air movers can intake the hot, dry air exhausted out of them after water vapor is removed.
The correct positioning of drying equipment can reduce the time it takes to dry out moisture inside your warehouse thus saving your company money. Calling SERVPRO of Northeast Ft. Worth at (817) 741-5737 after a loss can prove to be beneficial to your business.
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Why You Should Choose Professional Water Damage Restoration For Your Fort Worth Retail Store
3/30/2018 (Permalink)
When facing water damage in your store, it is best to bring in professionals immediately to minimize any downtime. Contact SERVPRO right away.
SERVPRO's Quick Actions Can Help Reopen Your Store Doors More Quickly After a Water Damage Event
Your Fort Worth retail store hinges on having the right goods for the shoppers that happen into your store. While every day is a new challenge to bring people in through the doors and get them to spend some time perusing your wares, something seemingly as trivial as a water emergency could significantly gum up the works. Instead of worrying about customer retention and attracting new business, you are now worried about how long your establishment has to keep its doors closed and the effect that this has on your bottom line and the employees that count on their paycheck every week.
Commercial water damage in your Fort Worth store can present itself in several ways. The real struggle with an occurrence like this is to get it cleaned up, and the area restored as quickly as you can. Without professional restoration services, like those provided by our SERVPRO team, you might not have the ability to reopen your business for quite some time and still might not have corrected the full problem that you had initially faced.
One of the primary concerns that you face is the apparent potential loss of profits from having to close the business while restoration efforts are underway. With our experienced SERVPRO team, your doors can reopen more quickly, allowing this perceived loss in profits to be a little less extreme than it could have been with your intentions of trying to clean up the mess on your own.
The threats to your stock and structure are another concern that needs to get considered when it comes to professional restoration. The longer that water sits against structural components and stock in your store, the more damage that it does. It does not take long before the damage is irreparable to the stock items and structural components weaken to the point of requiring replacement.
Your employees count on your retail store to pay their bills and provide for their homesteads. The longer that your business has to remain closed for the cleanup process, the longer that these dedicated employees are without the pay that they need to survive. This reality should give you an excellent mindset to choose professional restoration services to thoroughly and promptly clean up the mess and restore the damages to the business.
There is no time to lose when water damage affects your business. With the threat of compounding damages and the loss of profits, choosing professional restoration services like our SERVPRO of Northeast Ft. Worth team is a smart choice. Give us a call today at (817) 741-5737.
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Water Damage Restoration for your Fort Worth Business
1/5/2018 (Permalink)
Keeping the gutters and downspouts regularly maintained can prevent water damage to your business property.
SERVPRO Offers Certified Water Damage Restoration Services
Roof maintenance chores need doing routinely, or the interior of your Fort Worth commercial building may pay the price with deterioration from water damage. Clogged or missing downspouts can send rainwater into the interior of your property rather than on the ground and away from the foundation. If the problems persist, you may need our restoration assistance.
If your business experiences pooling water from the drains and downspouts clogging with debris it is possible your Fort Worth business could slowly accumulated water damage buildup behind walls and above the ceiling tiles. The leaking may not be noticeable at first, but quickly a large area could be affected and need professional remediation from our water damage experts.
It is not uncommon for water damage to take weeks or longer to become so evident that the business owner calls for help. Water soaks into cellulose fibers like those in drywall and ceiling tiles. When SERVPRO crews arrive expect us to spend some time tracing back the leak to make sure we address all damp areas. Our employees employ moisture meters and scanners to locate any hidden water pockets and to help set drying goals. Mastering the use of this technology is one of the goals we have for our team members when they attend IICRC training.
If water is trapped, we use carefully chosen strategies to release it without creating a considerable disturbance of the affected area of your business. Small holes may be drilled in drywall or cinder block mortar joints to let the water move through. If possible, a wand from an extractor passed through an opening in a wall evacuates moisture. SERVPRO technicians learn a wide variety of methods to remove water during our extensive training.
Once standing water is eliminated, SERVPRO crews in Fort Worth use air movers, heaters, and dehumidifiers to dry out the damp areas. Throughout the steps, we are vigilant for any signs of mold growth because of the length of time it took to discover the water damage in the first place. If mold infestation is discovered, we use EPA protocols to contain and remove the colonies and any mold infiltrated materials.
SERVPRO of Northeast Ft. Worth covers all the bases when it comes to water damage restoration. Call (817) 741-5737 to set up an assessment for your commercial building.
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Water Damages Gym Floors in Fort Worth
11/11/2017 (Permalink)
If your health club gymnasium floor sustains water damage, contact SERVPRO for an assessment and restoration services. Call quickly for best results.
SERVPRO Technicians Offer Their Water Damage Remediation Expertise to Businesses in the Area
Local Health clubs in the Fort Worth area have many different offerings for members -- pools, weight areas, running tracks, and gymnasiums, among other designated areas, spread out around locker rooms, lounge areas, and offices and member check-in desks. Water can migrate from an overflowing lap pool or a shower area into other spaces through walls and under subfloors. This influx causes issues that we can help mitigate.
Areas of your health club suffer from unexpected and potentially devastating commercial water damage in Fort Worth when one of the pools adjacent to a basketball court overfills chronically. The moisture makes its way through tile grout lines improperly sealed, and day by day soaks through common walls to saturate the plywood subflooring of the floating maple playing floor. You probably had no idea the water seeped in from the flooded pool area until the floor began to show evidence of harm. Our teams of wooden floor drying experts can help manage this complex problem.
A floating floor has a better chance of recovery than a nailed down floor when moisture makes it swell, but either kind needs the saturated subflooring dried completely. SERVPRO technicians train extensively in hardwood and subfloor drying strategies, completing coursework at regular intervals based upon IICRC industry standards. The maple floor has some expansion ability by design, but a 150-foot wide gym may see 25 inches of total expansion if the moisture level in the wood rises by just 4 percent. Before this catastrophe happens, warping and buckling the surface beyond repair, we need to rapidly reduce the moisture content of the subfloor as well as the floating maple boards.
SERVPRO crews use a variety of techniques to get the moisture out of all layers of flooring. Drying mats pull moisture from more than one level. Areas of the gym floor may be raised to allow the flow of our industrial strength air movers to reach under and through the flooring levels. Powerful dehumidifiers also operate to reduce the moisture content of the air in the gym so that the water vapor moves out of the wood and into the air.
As we work on limiting the moisture, SERVPRO crews also evaluate the subfloor to identify any areas requiring repair or replacement. Plywood is a surface made of layers of cellulose pressure treated and formed into a flat surface. If it separates, a form of delamination, it is unlikely to be trustworthy as a secure surface over which the springy maple flooring can float.
Water damage linked to flooding in other areas of your health club needs remediation by the skilled technicians of SERVPRO of Northeast Ft. Worth. Call for an assessment at (817) 741-5737.
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Commercial Water Removal Services for Retail Stores in Fort Worth
10/13/2017 (Permalink)
Are you prepared in the event a water emergency strikes your retail store?
Is your Fort Worth Business Prepared If A Water Emergency Strikes?
Water can cause a lot of damage within a short period. It is an invisible threat that creeps rapidly through spaces and crevices, invading several other areas. Adequate training is essential to avoid further damage.
If you need quick and efficient water damage restoration services in Fort Worth, SERVPRO is here to help. We have a dedicated team of IICRC-trained technicians on standby to respond to your emergency. Our products are up to par with industry standards, thereby ensuring a seamless restoration process.
Water damage restoration fans and air movers are essential for water removal in a flooded store. These high volume fans and air movers create a powerful airflow that moves air quickly around the affected space, promoting evaporation of moisture from under carpets and behind walls, sub-flooring, upholstery, and more.
Water damage becomes a major issue when there is significant flooding in the retail store. This can be caused by a faulty sprinkler system, burst pipe, a sewage backup, or storm flooding. Some 30 percent of all property claims come from water damage restoration, including loss of equipment, inventory, store fixtures, and even furnishings. Immediate drying and dehumidification are important to reduce repair costs, which can necessitate a complete shutdown.
SERVPRO water damage restoration experts provide the quickest recovery while minimizing repair costs, often with little disruption of unaffected areas. Our services also include odor removal and mold remediation. Apart from restoring the building itself, we can also take care of water-damaged carpet and upholstery.
The first part of the restoration process involves inspection by qualified technicians establishing goals, priorities, tasks, and schedules. This is followed by flood damage cleanup, which includes initial cleaning, sanitation, debris removal, and relocation of building contents. We also carry out water extraction from walls, floors, and ceilings using truck-mounted vacuum systems. We have state-of-the-art equipment for carrying out odor removal in hard-to-reach surfaces. Finally, we monitor and maintain proper moisture, humidity, and temperature levels after drying.
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If your retail store sustains water damage, you can count on SERVPRO of Northeast Ft. Worth for quick and efficient commercial water removal services. We have a wide range of equipment for proper water extraction, as well as highly trained and highly experienced technicians who can handle the job. For any assistance, call us today at (817) 741-5737.
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Help! Water damage in my Business
10/10/2017 (Permalink)
This is just one example of our night team working to extract water from a storage facility in Fort Worth.
At SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth, we know that flood damage and storm damage can affect your business in negative ways. There is the concern about damage, the loss of business, and the cost to get back up and running. Speed is of the essence when considering a restoration company such as SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth. Our policy is to be on site and ready for clean up with a 2 hour window of receiving a call from a client. We know that time is money so we strive to work efficiently and effectively to clean and extract any and all water damage. Our teams work around your business schedule in order not to disrupt your flow of commerce. At SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth have experience on how to dry out large buildings and large office complexes. Our experts are IICRC certified in drying and restoration practices so you can rest assured we will get the job done correctly the first time. Located in northern Fort Worth we can quickly serve your business.
Water Damage Abatement At Fort Worth Student Union
9/7/2017 (Permalink)
Common areas for students to collaborate on projects and study are a necessary part of college life. Get them dry after an incident with SERVPRO.
SERVPRO Technicians Quickly Get a Flooded Area Dry to Prevent Any Secondary Damages
Study spaces, book and gift stores, snack bars, and recreational activities are all part of the student experience at Fort Worth institutes of higher learning. When portions of the student union go underwater because of failed plumbing, a full-service water damage recovery company needs to step up to restore the college ambiance.
A water main burst in the student union of a university, the commercial water damage in Fort Worth starts inconveniencing hundreds of students and soaking books and merchandise. The two primary concerns are a speedy return to a comfortable study and recreational area for students and a solution for waterlogged spirit wear and books. We offer fast and professional water removal and restoration services and have access to drying and recovery services for merchandise.
Once the SERVPRO team is made aware that a crisis occurred at the union, a well-qualified team of water damage mitigation specialists and all the equipment necessary is dispatched to the building. Our work crew follows the same routine each time it arrives at a water event. First, the area is surveyed for safety, power disconnected if there is any chance of shocking the rescue team. Water is removed with truck-mounted pumps and extractors. Moisture levels are measured and monitored as industrial sized air movers and dehumidifiers do their work.
While the area is dried out, other members of the crew work to sort the merchandise soaked in the union’s bookstore. Items like sweatshirts, tees and the like can be laundered and dried. Perhaps the staff of the bookstore will reduce the prices, but the spirit wear will survive the water damage nearly intact. The books and school supplies are a different matter.
To dry out papers requires a special process called freeze drying. It is a somewhat expensive procedure, so it may not be cost effective for all items. On the other hand, the files and records in the store may be important enough to use the freeze drying or sublimation technique. Regardless, the SERVPRO crew keeps a careful inventory of items damaged, discarded and revived for insurance and tax purposes.
One call to SERVPRO of Northeast Ft. Worth gets the ball rolling to dry out commercial spaces, large and small. Our number is (817) 741-5737 and is staffed 24/7.
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Commercial Storm Damage in Fort Worth
4/27/2017 (Permalink)
The weather has been very unpredictable the past few weeks in our area. We have experience heavy rains in a short period of time causing the sewer systems to back up and streets to flood.
If you see there is a flash flood watch, this means that a flash flood is possible. A flash flood warning means that a flood is about to happen or already taking place. If a flash flood occurs, you should make sure everyone gets to higher ground as quickly as possible.
Your business can prepare for any potential disaster, including flash floods. Keep all essential equipment and documents elevated from the floor. Ideally, they should be stored on the second floor of the building or higher. Back-up electronic data daily to cloud storage or to an external drive so the files can still be accessed in the event of a disaster.
It is a good idea to have a battery-powered radio available on-site. In case of a power outage, you and your staff can keep updated on the current conditions. (FEMA) The Federal Emergency Management Agency provides a list of recommended supplies in the event of a disaster, such as a flashlight and first aid kit.
You can also check with the National Weather Service to get more tips on safety during flooding.
SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth can help your business get back on track after flooding or other disasters. Call us today for more information or a free inspection (817) 741-5737
Commercial Property Water Damage Restoration in Fort Worth
4/13/2017 (Permalink)
This is scaffolding used to help employees dry a 25 foot office building ceiling.
Flooding and water damage events in commercial properties are often complex with numerous issues that require a knowledgeable and flexible response. Whether we’re dealing with a relatively small water cleanup scenario or a large scale event, we work quickly to assess each unique situation and isolate the damaged area. In many instances, normal operations can continue in a temporary space while we restore your facility.
Restoring Commercial Properties Presents Unique Challenges
Our professionals are trained to be mindful of legal and environmental concerns and strive to fully restore the damaged area while working within your budgetary constraints. We understand that every hour spent cleaning up is an hour of lost revenue and productivity. So when an emergency situation arises in your business, give us a call and we’ll be there fast with the help you need.
Here at SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth we specialize in the cleanup and restoration of commercial and residential 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.
If you find yourself in need of us please give us a call at 817-741-5737.
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Commercial Emergency Ready Program Fort Worth
4/13/2017 (Permalink)
SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth: Is Your Business Prepared for an Unexpected Fire or Water Damage?
Does your staff know where to start when they discover a fire/water/ or mold damage to your property? Did you know 50% of businesses that have a disaster do not reopen? Disasters strike every day; the faster your team responds, the less damage to your structure will occur, and fewer headaches for all.
Help your team be prepared for the unexpected with our free and easy to use mobile app! This convenient app also provides your business with a way to keep a history of incidents that have occurred onsite. You are under no obligation to use SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth in your time of need (although we hope you will call us at 817-741-5737 to let us help you through the traumatic experience), we simply want you and your staff to be knowledgeable and prepared for the worst.
The SERVPRO® Ready Plan is a tool for owners, property managers, and staff that allows for the creation of an Emergency Ready Plan (or ERP). Each plan is specific to the property on file, and will help your team know where and how to access shut off valves, circuit breakers, emergency exits and other important utilities/details of the building(s) with photos and detailed notes to help guide them there. Shaving these seconds and minutes off by simply knowing where to look can help save your property from extreme damage. The app will also provide an organized list of your choice of emergency contacts (plumbers, electricians, local police and fire departments, etc.) for an easy one-stop resource when panic hits.
A member from our team will come to your property, answer all your questions, take photos and assemble the information for you so you and your team have access to one all inclusive, user-friendly document on your phone or mobile device. We also provide a hard copy!
Tips for Creating a Successful Emergency Ready Plan
- Let the professionals help you. Work with SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth for free assistance in creating your ERP.
2.Identify and label utility shut-off locations. Identify local utility contact information.
3.Identify local emergency contact information such as fire, police, and hospital contacts.
4.Establish main internal contacts for purposes of employee safety and emergency work authorization.
As a trusted leader in the restoration industry, SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth has highly trained technicians that are dedicated to responding faster to any size disaster. We provide 24-hour emergency service 365 days a year. Our team is highly experienced and has helped thousands of businesses and homes with their emergency restoration and cleaning needs.
Call us today to learn more about the ERP, our services, and to set up an appointment to get your team prepared for disaster.
Call SERVPRO Northeast Fort Worth at 817-741-5737
www.SERVPROnortheastftworth.com
Restoring your Northeast Fort Worth Commercial Property after water damage
2/21/2017 (Permalink)
Wall Cavity Drying at a commercial property
Flooding and water damage events in Northeast Fort Worth commercial properties are often complex with numerous issues that require a knowledgeable and flexible response. Whether we’re dealing with a relatively small water cleanup scenario or a large scale event, we work quickly to assess each unique situation and isolate the damaged area. In many instances, normal operations can continue in a temporary space while we restore your facility.
Restoring Commercial Properties Presents Unique Challenges
Our professionals are trained to be mindful of legal and environmental concerns and strive to fully restore the damaged area while working within your budgetary constraints. We understand that every hour spent cleaning up is an hour of lost revenue and productivity. So when an emergency situation arises in your business, give us a call and we’ll be there fast with the help you need.
About SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth
SERVPRO of Northeast Fort Worth specializes in the cleanup and restoration of commercial and residential 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.
Please call us if you find yourself in need of commercial property restoration after water damage! 817-741-5737