What Is Mold, And Why Is It Dangerous?

10/30/2024 (Permalink)

Base filling with water, and full of potential Mold Growth.

Mold Remediation: Protecting Your Health & Home

Over 100,000 types of molds can begin to grow after water damage, and in many cases, go unmitigated for too long causing many major health risks! Some of these molds include: Stachybotrys Chartarum, or black mold. A type of mold that thrives in water damage. Black mold produces toxins that can cause a wide range of health concerns from an sever respiratory problems, weakening of the immune system, fungal infections and even neurological problems in children! Another common mold found here in Florida being Cladosporium with its own slew of concerns such as: Structural Damage to materials like wood and drywall, Asthma, Allergies, and Infections to the skin, eyes, upper airways and brain! But mold doesn’t have to stick around where you don’t want it. Mold Remediation can help clear these pesky pathogens up and allow you to love with peace of mind!

Expert Mold Remediation: Restoring Your Space With SERVPRO

Understandably you would want to know what Mold Remediation is, and how it can help you. Through a comprehensive process, mold is removed, and the area is cleaned to a degree ensuring the mold won’t come back. In some cases, where certain molds have done structural damage, PROs will replace the flooring or drywall to ensure the safety of those in the vicinity.

At SERVPRO Team George, our team of professionals have the training and expertise to provide mold mitigation and remediation services and make your damage “Like it never even happened.”

It's never too early to prepare for Hurricane Season 2023

1/9/2023 (Permalink)

Icon showing storm alert

As we've entered into a new year, preparing your commercial building for Hurricane Season 2023 is essential to preventing flood damages that could be quite costly.  

There are two phases to building preparation:  

• Preventative 
• Pre- Storm 

The Preventative Phase can be taken at any time throughout the year and should include having your building inspected and retrofitted for common risks, including flood water and heavy winds. You should also make data backup a part of your everyday routine and implement an alternate means of communication for when lines go down.  Starting this process well before we enter storm season could save you valuable time and resources.
 
The Pre-Storm phase should include closing all your storm windows, covering equipment and moving it to a secured area, disconnecting electrical equipment and turning off gas and electricity.  
 
Stay Safe 
 
When a flood warning is issued, get to higher ground as soon as possible. If flooding is already underway, stay put until authorities say that it is OK for everyone to go home. Heed all evacuation warnings, and don’t wait to act until flood water has already entered your building.  
 
A flooded building is dangerous to both your assets and your personnel. Keep everyone safe and protect your assets from water damage by implementing the tips above and contacting SERVPRO of Wesley Chapel at 813-929-9898 for all your restoration needs. 

The team that specializes in clean up

1/9/2023 (Permalink)

Technician cleaning in full PPE

Mold Issues In Wesley Chapel

Did you know that ignoring that leaking sink or failing to dry water-soaked materials may quickly lead to additional problems such as mold damage? When mold infests organic materials such as wood, they might cause decomposition.

Spot On A Wall

What appears like a simple black spot on the wall may end up developing into an extreme mold case. It means every homeowner should be observant and make the right decisions.

Getting out the water or high humidity from your property is the key to dealing with mold damage. We inspect your property, identify and correct the source of moisture. To stay safe from such dangers when we are performing the remediation process, our SERVPRO of Wesley Chapel technicians observe some safety work practices. Since the remediation process may involve disturbing the mold, we have to put containment measures in place to prevent the spread of the spores to clean sections of the house.

SERVPRO of Wesley Chapel specializes in mold cleanup and restoration, in fact, it’s a cornerstone of our business. Our crews are highly trained restoration professionals that use specialized equipment and techniques to properly remediate your mold problem quickly and safely.

Documenting the site's conditions is essential during mold damage remediation. If the cause of mold in the building is high humidity, we have to use a hygrometer to measure and record the amount of water vapor in the structure. The recorded figure helps us to monitor the progress of the remediation process, and if it is not up to speed, we might introduce other techniques to fasten the drying process.

The techniques we use to remove the mold depend on the degree of contamination. In some instances, we may physically remove the contaminated items from the site, some cases may make use to use HEPA filters to vacuum the excessive mold spores, and we can also damp-wipe surfaces using a detergent.

Training And Experience 

SERVPRO of Wesley Chapel specializes in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial property after a fire, smoke or water damage event. Our staff is highly trained in property damage restoration. From initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO’s corporate training facility to regular IICRC-industry certification, rest assured our staff is equipped with the knowledge to restore your property.

SERVPRO of Wesley Chapel uses the state-of-the-art equipment to offer industry-proven cleaning and restoration services. Call us at (813) 929-9898 for our highly experienced technicians to respond immediately and meet your needs.

Water Damage? What you can expect when you call SERVPRO.

1/3/2023 (Permalink)

Our snack manager, Loki, managing a loaded trailer ready to dispatch to a water damage.

One of the most common calls we get is for Water Restoration Services. It can be very stressful when there is water damage in your home, and you might not know what to expect, especially if this has never happened before.

Here’s what you can expect when you call:

• Our receptionist will take your information and try to help walk you through the process. Once we get all the required information from you, we will dispatch a team to respond to your home.
• When the technician arrives, they will be thorough and quite literally walk you through the process, explaining what they see, what they’re doing and why. Our technicians are experts in this industry and will be more than happy to answer any of your questions and guide you through the process.
• Once the equipment is placed, our technicians will continue to monitor and make sure affected areas are drying properly.
• We work with almost every insurance company in the country, if a claim is filed, the office staff will speak to your adjuster and work directly with your insurance to make the process as streamlined as possible.

We understand the process and want to help you understand it as well. Even though these situations can be overwhelming, we are here to help you.

Storm Season 2022

1/3/2023 (Permalink)

Technician taking a break next to a SERVPRO truck at a storm job site

Here in Florida, we have had quite the storm season! When we saw Hurricane Ian was going to make a direct hit, our team jumped into action and was ready for whatever happened. We didn’t get directly hit here in the Tampa Bay Area, however, that didn’t stop us from helping our fellow Floridians. Shortly thereafter, Hurricane Nicole passed through the Sunshine Sate as well.

Here’s a breakdown of what storm season looked like for Team George:

• We responded to one of the sites most heavily impacted within 24 hours of landfall.
• We had over 10 commercial large loss jobs running at one time, including the Braves Training Facility, multiple Publix’s, and Sarasota Memorial Hospital, while also assisting local residents as well.
• Many of our Project Managers and technicians worked around the clock, most putting in 15-hour days.
• We are still actively working on jobs there, that’s 10 weeks and counting that our team has been putting effort into restoring the lives and homes of the people that need it most right now.

While our hearts are saddened that so many people’s lives have been affected by this, we are beyond grateful that so many people have trusted SERVPRO to help restore their community, and that we have the opportunity to help.

SERVPRO New Hire Expectations vs Reality

1/3/2023 (Permalink)

Our new hire Chelsea posing with her dog Bauer

I’m Chelsea and I was recently hired as the Administrative Assistant at SERVPRO. Previously, I had no experience in this type of industry or emergency services. I knew it would occasionally be fast paced, but that’s the only expectations I had. Since I have been here 3 months, I’ve learned a lot and realized that there is something new to do every day, and every job is different. I’ve also gained appreciation for our technicians! To run or assist on a project in this industry requires talent, to not only know how we can help in almost any type of situation, but also to do the work.

  Since being here we have done not only water, fire, mold, biohazard, and cleaning jobs, but also assisted and completed work I never knew SERVPRO could help with. We have worked on cleaning and reconstruction in RV’s, houses damaged from lightning strikes, and even removing mold and odor from cars. There are things that truly make SERVPRO one of a kind and truly “Ready for Whatever Happens”.

Wesley Chapel 24- Hour Emergency Water Damage Service

7/27/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Wesley Chapel is available 24 hours a day for water emergencies, large or small. When you are dealing with water damage, immediate action is crucial. A delay of just a few hours can greatly increase the severity of the water damage.

We Answer the Phone Ready to Help
Call Today - (813) 929-9898 

We understand that when you call us, you may be feeling confused, stressed, and vulnerable. You need an expert to guide you through this crisis. SERVPRO of Wesley Chapel has the specific water damage training and experience to help you through this tough time. We specialize in water damage restoration—in fact, it's the cornerstone of our business.

What to Expect

When you call, we will ask several questions regarding your water damage emergency. These questions will help us determine what equipment and resources to bring, including how many trained SERVPRO Professionals may be needed.

Our SERVPRO Representative will ask several questions:

• Your name and contact information
• Your insurance information (if applicable)
• The street address of the water-damaged home or business
• When did the flooding or water damage occur?
• What caused the water damage (if known)?
• Is there electricity available (on-site)?

About SERVPRO of Wesley Chapel

SERVPRO of Wesley Chapel specializes in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial property after a fire, smoke or water damage event. Our staff is highly trained in property damage restoration. From initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO’s corporate training facility to regular IICRC-industry certification, rest assured our staff is equipped with the knowledge to restore your property.

Need help drying out or restoring your Wesley Chapel Business?

7/21/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Wesley Chapel offers a variety of services from water and fire damage restoration, mold mitigation, and both commercial and residential cleaning services. But did you know that we also provide Document Drying and Restoration for our commercial clients? 

Damage from a water or fire event is not limited to the building and furniture. Sometimes files such as patient records, invoices, and legal documents are impacted by water, smoke, and soot contact. SERVPRO’s document drying process is designed to stabilize damaged documents and prevent further damage quickly. The treatment facility is secured, the chain of custody follows HIPAA guidelines – or whichever specific legalities are required, and our Drying Chamber personnel is Master HIPAA certified allowing them to handle protected health information (PHI). 

Our Document Restoration Facility: 

• Innovative: we use the latest vacuum freeze-drying method, as well as gamma irradiation technology for sterilizing
• Secure: managed by HIPPA Master-certified technicians, under 24/7 surveillance
• Digital: we use a computerized inventory system for digitizing your documents
• Flexible capacity - we can accommodate large commercial losses or small residential jobs
• Full Service: we offer a range of services including drying, cleaning/disinfecting, re-jacketing, digitizing, and deodorization

SERVPRO document services also include digitization services that reduce the need for large filing rooms and help make data access more accessible for businesses. Certified destruction services allow for sensitive information to be appropriately disposed of and provide peace of mind to businesses and their clients. 

Types of content: 

• paper documents
• books and magazines
• manuscripts and files
• photographs, films, negatives, and microfiche
• x-rays
• blueprints and maps
• parchment

For more information about document recovery provided by SERVPRO of Wesley Chapel, based in our New Port Richey headquarters, north of Trinity, or other commercial services, visit our website or call (813) 929-9898. 

Perks of Working With SERVPRO!

6/30/2021 (Permalink)

Are you a business owner, property manager, or even a facilities manager? Have you experienced recent water, fire, or mold damage at your commercial property and need help?
Are you looking for a National Company with commercial remediation experience that offers a full-service remediation team in a timely manner? Look no more because you have come to the right website SERVPRO of West Pasco/Hernando County/Wesley Chapel is here to help. With our twenty-four-hour-a-day, seven days a week available, SERVPRO of Wesley Chapel can work to meet any of the needs at the commercial job site.
Our goal at SERVPRO is to eliminate the amount of downtime for your business. We want your business up and running as soon as possible to limit the burden and stress that comes with a loss. We have the ability to work around a normal 9-5 schedule so that businesses could stay open while remediation occurred on the off-hours.
We know commercial losses are complex, stressful and a burden but, we will work with you directly to help facilitate your needs and take that stress off of you. Call us now to see how we can help get your business, back in business.

What to expect when the unexpected happens.

6/24/2021 (Permalink)

When the unexpected happens, you can count on us to respond to any type of property damage quickly and ready to work. Our crews have the experience and IICRC training to respond to all sorts of damages that can occur. With equipment and vehicles prepared to respond to fire, water, or other damage for you it is as easy as picking up the phone. As an emergency response company, we are ready to help 24/7-356 days a year. Fires, water damage, and property damage does not keep a schedule, so we will always have teams on standby ready to respond to your emergency!
You never expect the unexpected to happen, but it is good to know that a SERVPRO is nearby and ready to respond to whatever situation happens.
Call us now, later or whenever a disaster is to happen, we will be here to answer the call!