Hidden Moisture could be causing property damage in your Santa Clara Home

8/2/2021 (Permalink)

Hidden Moisture Restoration Professionals Are Here to Help! Call our office today, (408) 392-9700!

Water damage is among the most common cause of residential property damage insurance claims in the area it can pose significant risks to Santa Clara County homes and businesses. Some sources of water damage such as floods, burst pipes, and sewage backups are obvious and require emergency service right away. However, there are other “hidden water and moisture” sources of damage that can be difficult to detect and often lead to a considerable amount of property damage and an increased cost for cleanup, restoration and repairs.

One possible concern with hidden moisture or sustained water damage is an increase in the overall humidity of your home. The EPA recommends keeping indoor humidity between 30 and 60 percent. If you are having trouble with high humidity in your Santa Clara County residence, hidden moisture could be a concern. You may be able to detect high humidity by simply paying attention to potential problem areas in your home, damp basements, high traffic areas, bathrooms and kitchens with high humidity activities and poor circulation. Telltale signs of excessive humidity include condensation on windows, pipes, and walls. Over time hidden moisture can contribute to high humidity and during ideal conditions and can cause mold growth and other property concerns to erupt. The possible causes of water damage lurking in your home can originate from many different sources, with varying intensities, contamination levels, and scope of damage. Some of our largest property restoration projects start as small water leaks that cause serious structural and indoor air quality issues over time. There are many processes and techniques our crews can implement to successfully and thoroughly locate and address your high humidity and other hidden water damage concerns. Calling local SERVPRO professionals can help investigate the source behind your high humidity or hidden water damage concerns and inspect for any sign of visible mold or other secondary property damages.

How our SERVPRO restoration specialists find hidden water causing damage to your property and searching for the source of the moisture problem

Our SERVPRO professionals have IICRC certification and extensive training to handle all facets of water loss recovery in homes throughout our area, and our technicians also work to double check to ensure success during the restoration process. We use state of the art moisture monitoring and thermal imaging equipment to locate hidden water that could be lurking in your home following either an emergency or lingering water property disaster.

MOISTURE DETECTION DEVICES:
Our SERVPRO technicians use moisture detection devices, similar to a stud finder. These moisture readers can indicate the presence of moisture behind, ceilings, walls and floors. The devices that our team uses emit electromagnetic waves and measure the resistance in their return to determine moisture content in the affected materials. This sophisticated equipment can help us also to decide when a certain structural element could be too saturated or damaged to preserve.

THERMAL IMAGING EQUIPMENT:
Our SERVPRO professionals also use thermal imagery to indicate the presence of moisture pockets throughout affected and exposed areas of your property. Much of the damage in many water loss incidents can occur out of sight, so seeing a temperature array to detail the presence of moisture and dampness in challenging areas can help to determine the best points for installing drying equipment.

Is Hidden Moisture Causing High Humidity Concerns for Your Local Home or Business

Hidden moisture or water leaks are dangerous because they can cause serious issues like structural damage and mold growth before they are discovered. Excess water and moisture gets absorbed in wood, drywall, insulation, and furniture and can lead to warping, stains, bubbling, and structural deterioration.

Common signs of lingering or hidden water damage in your home:

Water spots or warping under sink cabinets

If you see water under the bathroom or kitchen sink it’s a warning sign that you have water damage and potential mold growth around the sink area. If the leak is bad enough, it could cause additional damage to the building structure, including the floor and walls, even if there’s no water present, water spots clearly indicate that pipes under the sink have a slow leak.

Ceiling or wall stains and bubbling

Ceiling and wall stains are obvious signs of a roof, appliance, or plumbing leak. When water saturates insulation and drywall, it can also lead to major water damage that can compromise the structural integrity of the property. Check your roof for damage, broken tiles or puddling. Also investigate appliances such as the washing machine, dishwasher and toilets for leaky spigots that could be dripping water and causing damage.

Squishy or Warping kitchen/bathroom floors or tile

Water damage is not always visible. In fact, it’s more common for damage to occur behind the floor, ceiling, and walls where you can’t see it. Since the bathroom is the most humid room in your home, it’s a common place for water damage and mold growth.

Moisture detection equipment can help our SERVPRO professionals to identify problem areas within your home that could be contributing to your home’s high humidity. Excessive moisture and high humidity can also cause mold to grow and spread in areas behind walls and ceilings where it is not easily detected. If water damage isn’t properly mitigated, mold and other secondary damages can begin to spread throughout your property in just a few days. That’s why it’s important to choose quality restoration professionals to dry and restore your property and take necessary steps to avoid further damages.

Ask About SERVPRO’s Visible Mold Inspection

The key to mold prevention is simple: moisture control and sufficient airflow. If you suspect your home is suffering from excessive high humidity, get in touch with our SERVPRO staff right away. Our Mold Remediation team can inspect your property for mold and water damage, locate the source of hidden moisture, and plan a mold removal and remediation process to get your home healthy and safe.

If our technicians do discover mold during the inspection and mitigation process, they will evaluate the mold growth and contain any damage to the smallest area possible. They will then physically remove the mold and thoroughly dry any contaminated areas to ensure that the mold does not return.

When your home or business experiences a water disaster issue, or you suspect that high humidity maybe a problem, call our trusted local SERVPRO of Santa Clara Service Specialists. Our sophisticated tools can make it easy to determine the presence of hidden moisture and dampness in your home. Waiting too long to choose a professional cleanup and recovery service can be a costly and hazardous mistake. We closely monitor and document all our cleanup, mitigation and remediation steps and make sure your moisture problem is taken care of correctly. To schedule an inspection give our SERVPRO of Santa Clara team a call 24/7 at (408)392-9700.

Water damage and flooding emergencies won’t wait for “normal” business hours and neither do we

7/21/2021 (Permalink)

When water keeps flowing, non stop!

Water damage and flooding emergencies won’t wait for “normal” business hours and neither do we! Call SERVPRO of Santa Clara 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergency response services, (408)392-9700.

Faster to any disaster is our goal to minimize your water damage.

Flooding and water damage is extremely invasive. Water can migrate rapidly through your property, and porous materials soak up the water (for example, floors, walls, furniture, and more). Beginning the water extraction process right away decreases the chances of secondary damage and microbial growth. A delay of just a few hours can greatly increase the severity and costs associated with the water damage. Call SERVPRO of Santa Clara for a rapid response.

What to Expect:

When you call SERVPRO of Santa Clara, a highly trained customer service representative will be ready to assist you day or night. There will be several questions needing to be answered to ensure our crew will be prepared for your unique situation before going onsite. Some of the questions we will ask will include:

·         Your name and contact information

·         Your property insurance information (if applicable)

·         The address of your affected property

·         When did the damage occur?

·         What caused the damage?

·         What materials are affected?

·         Is electricity available onsite?

·         What is the age of the affected structure?

·         Are there affected furniture or contents onsite?

When dealing with water damage, immediate action is crucial! Call today (408)392-9700. We are here to help!

Emergency Ready Plans

7/19/2021 (Permalink)

Call SERVPRO of Santa Clara to schedule your ERP appointment today!

SERVPRO® of SANTA CLARA is ready to respond to just about any emergency you might be going through in your business. We are here to help 24 hours 7 days a week day or night we can take action when disaster strikes your building. We can even help your business develop a plan prior to a loss to ensure your preparedness for future damages that may occur. Our Emergency Ready Plans (ERP) compile information of the building’s layout to ensure rapid action can be taken in times of need which can directly result to getting your company back into operation quicker after disaster strikes. Loss of income can be catastrophic to a business when unforeseen damages might have been prevented or perhaps minimized! Not only will an Emergency Ready Plan help SERVPRO but because of the amount of information collected, this will facilitate coordinating with your insurance as well. We are Here To Help®

Call to speak with one of our friendly and professional representatives to discuss how we can assist at 408-392-9700.

We are here to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,  day or night so we can take action when disaster strikes your building. 

SERVPRO of Santa Clara - Here to Help Your Business!

6/8/2021 (Permalink)

Call SERVPRO of Santa Clara to assist in your commercial water loss!

A water damage can happen to anyone at any time. Though there are steps that can be taken as preventative maintenance to help reduce the chances of a water loss from occurring, it is always best to have a plan in place prior to being face-to-face with the damage.

For businesses in particular, experiencing a water damage can be detrimental if not handled correctly. SERVPRO of Santa Clara understands that responding quickly and acting efficiently will help a business’s all-around bottom line. Minimizing business disruption is our number one goal when responding to commercial losses. Know that SERVPRO of Santa Clara specializes in creating the proper mitigation plan for your business that will help your production get right back on track. SERVPRO of Santa Clara is ready to assist day or night, call our offices today (408) 392-9700!

PREPARING YOUR BUSINESS FOR AN EMERGENCY: IMPORTANT THINGS YOU CAN DO NOW TO BE READY FOR A FUTURE DISASTER!

9/27/2019 (Permalink)

PREPARING YOUR BUSINESS FOR AN EMERGENCY

HERE TO HELP WITH BIG & SMALL STEPS
To Prepare your commercial property for an Emergency

We have supported countless home and business owners and property managers across Santa Clara County with water, fire, mold and storm property damages. One thing we have learned: Emergencies happen every day. We understand that your lives are busy, it can be overwhelming to add being prepared in case of an Emergency to your list, and getting started is often the hardest part. We also know that being prepared can make a huge difference when faced with a disaster situation and can help get your life and operations back to normal more quickly afterwards.

HOW SERVPRO CAN HELP YOUR BUSINESS
BEFORE, DURING & AFTER A DISASTER

The SERVPRO® Emergency READY Profile® will help ensure you and your business is "Ready for whatever happens." in the event of an emergency. Our ERP is a comprehensive document containing critical information about your business and building, including emergency contact information, shut-off locations and priority areas to help minimize the damage and interruption to your business operations, with an immediate plan of action.

Preparation is a key component for making it through any size disaster, whether it's a small water leak, a large fire, or a hazardous flood. The best time to plan for any event is not when the water or flames are interrupting your routine, but well before it happens. The SERVPRO® Emergency READY Profile® serves as a quick reference of important building and contact information or can be an ideal supplement to any existing well-designed emergency preparedness plan or contingency program. Rather than reacting to a disaster situation, it's far more beneficial to take proactive measures to establish a plan and relationship with a trusted leader in the restoration service industry.

CALL US TO GET STARTED TODAY!

PREPAREDNESS PLANNING FOR YOUR BUSINESS

Identify Potential Problems

Are floods frequent in your area? Identify which natural disasters are most common in your area and determine your business's risk factor. Start by preparing for the most imminent threat first. Also consider things like power-outages and smaller emergencies like plumbing issues or vandalism.

Develop & Practice An Emergency Response Plan
What if a fire started in your facility kitchen? An emergency response plan is what your business will implement in the event of a man-made or natural disaster. The plan should include how you will protect your employees and customers, manage business operations, and communicate during and after the disaster. Practice this plan. How easy is it to exit your office building on foot? How long does it take to reach the designated meeting place? Who will help customers or employees who need mobility assistance?

Make A Crisis Communications Plan
The crisis communications plan is how you will keep in contact with employees and customers. Your plan helps your business respond promptly and accurately during and after the disaster. Determine in advance who will be the spokesperson for a specific audience.

Create A Business Continuity Plan
How will your business continue to operate in the event of a disaster? Can you continue to receive orders online; is your customer data available off-site? A continuity plan includes how to manage communication with customers and suppliers, how to fulfill orders and service contracts, and how to recover lost company data.

Talk To Your Insurance Agent
Business insurance may help protect your company from substantial losses in the event of a covered claim. Beyond property coverage, you might also consider business interruption coverage, which may help reimburse you if you're temporarily unable to do business after a covered loss. Each business's needs will vary, depending on the type of business and the risk associated with your area.

Our specialized equipment and highly trained professional staff has the scope of services to handle your property restoration needs. We understand you may not have all the answers - this maybe the first traumatic experience with your residential or commercial property. Calling our team connects you to a professional staff that can provide the answers to your restoration concerns and tailor a solution to restore your home or business.

SERVPRO of Santa Clara here to help!

(408) 392-9700

Faster to Any Disaster

4/9/2019 (Permalink)

If your Commercial Building has sustained Water Damage, Call SERVPRO of Santa Clara at (408) 392-9700 to inspect, assess and mitigate the loss to minimize your down time. Commercial Water Damage Restoration cannot be compared to residential restoration. There are hidden areas and structural voids where water can migrate. Many of the losses we encounter are multilevel structures that have sustained damage to electrical rooms, server rooms, elevator shafts, vast ceiling cavities, large HVAC systems and the list goes on and on. Having the expertise to assess and mitigate the entire structure holistically is essential to preventing secondary damage and future problems. It is equally important to have the resources necessary to recover documents, books, computers and electronic equipment. Depending on what was affected by the loss, office cubicles and desk systems may need to be dismantled, labeled and reset in the correct location once the loss is mitigated. SERVPRO of Santa Clara has the experience, equipment and resources to mitigate your water loss and keep your business operating.

If your water loss qualifies as a Large Commercial Loss, rest assured that we can respond to any size or scope of damage. We are part of a national network of over 1,600 Franchises with special Disaster Recovery Teams strategically placed throughout the country, ready to respond to large scale disasters.

SERVPRO of Santa Clara is here, ready to respond to any size disaster.

To contact us call 408-392-9700

FAST RESPONSE IS KEY

5/4/2018 (Permalink)

CALL SERVPRO OF SANTA CLARA AT 408-392-9700

SERVPRO® of SANTA CLARA is a 24/7 Emergency Service Provider. We respond when disaster strikes no matter what time or day it is. But did you know we can help you to create a plan before anything happens to make sure you are prepared for whatever may occur. We can come out and provide your business with Emergency Ready Planning to compile the information needed to getting back to business quickly after disaster strikes. We are Here To Help® you keep your doors open and minimize damage to your business and loss of revenue due to the disruption of operations. Call us at 408-392-9700 to speak about how we can help you. We are Here To Help® make it “Like it never even happened.” Make sure to call us at 408-392-9700. #SERVPRO #LikeItNeverEvenHappened #HereToHelp #ReBuildingStories #SERVPROOFSANTACLARA

Here for your business

5/4/2018 (Permalink)

Call SERVPRO of Santa Clara at 408-392-9700

When Water or Fire Damage threaten your business, call SERVPRO of Santa Clara to help you get back up and running fast. Here at SERVPRO our foremost concern is safety. We also understand the importance of mitigating the damage without interrupting the daily operations of your business. Loss of business can sometimes be ambiguous, detrimentally affecting the health of your business for a long time to come. Our Goal is to get your business up and running as soon as possible.

On our initial visit we will be inspecting the damage and formulating a “creative mitigation plan” that addresses the damage, considers the best way to proceed with your specific operation and minimizes your loss of revenue. Some of the things we will consider when formulating your mitigation plan are your hours of operation, type of business, employees and employee sensitivities, access and egress to your business, damaged equipment that is needed for daily operations, data loss/recovery and document restoration. Once Restorative Drying is completed our Construction Division will replace the damaged materials that were removed during mitigation and truly make it “Like it never even happened."

We have been providing “Fire and Water Clean-up and Restoration” ® as a SERVPRO Franchise since 2001. We have an IICRC Master Fire & Smoke Restorer, Master Textile Cleaner, Master Water Restorer and a General Contractor on staff. We also have an American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC) Board Certified, Microbial Remediation Supervisor. We want you to feel confident that you have chosen a Provider that really cares and can provide you with the Professional Services you need for complete satisfaction. SERVPRO of Santa Clara is here to “Help make it "Like it never even happened." 24/7, 365. When your business experiences a disaster, no matter what time of day or night, we are available to speak with you, dispatch a crew to start mitigating the loss and minimizing the damage. You can reach SERVPRO of Santa Clara at 408-392-9700.

When your business is in crisis, you can depend on us,

5/4/2018 (Permalink)

call SERVPRO of Santa Clara at 408-392-9700

SERVPRO® of Santa Clara is there for your business when you need us most. SERVPRO® of Santa Clara is ready 24/7, 365 for you, we are just a phone call away. When your business experiences a disaster no matter the time or day we will be there to speak with you and dispatch a crew to you to start mitigating the loss and minimizing the damage. We are ready to help you make it “Like it never even happened” at 408-392-9700.

SERVPRO® of Santa Clara has been serving the community since 2001. We are dedicated to helping our customers when disaster strikes and helping to make it “Like it never even happened,” We are ready 24/7, 365  to help you. #HereToHelp #SERVPROofSantaClara 

FAST RESPONSE IS KEY

2/8/2018 (Permalink)

call SERVPRO of Santa Clara 408-392-9700

SERVPRO® of SANTA Clara is a 24/7 Emergency Service Provider. We respond when disaster strikes no matter what time or day it is. But did you know we can help you to create a plan before anything happens to make sure you are prepared for whatever may occur. We can come out and provide your business with Emergency Ready Planning to compile the information needed to getting back to business quickly after disaster strikes. We are Here To Help® you keep your doors open and minimize damage to your business and loss of revenue due to the disruption of operations. Call us at 408-392-9700 to speak about how we can help you. We are Here To Help® make it “Like it never even happened.” Make sure to call us at 408-392-9700. #SERVPRO #LikeItNeverEvenHappened #HereToHelp #ReBuildingStories #SERVPROOFSANTACLARA

Restoring Your Santa Clara Commercial Property After A Water Damage Event

8/1/2016 (Permalink)

Commercial Water Damage Events Present Unique Challenges. Our goal is to get your business back up and running ASAP.

Flooding and water damage events at Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara 

SERVPRO of Santa Clara 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.