Is Your Business Prepared?

9/11/2024 (Permalink)

It is essential for your business to be prepared in the event of fire or water damage.  In the event of a sudden disaster compromising the structural integrity of your building or facility, it is critical to know where to seek immediate assistance.

SERVPRO of Manayunk & Chestnut Hill offers a free Emergency READY Profile (ERP) Program for business owners to utilize in such situations.  Our ERP’s contain vital information that a business or property owner should have in the event of an emergency.  This will allow you to act quickly, helping to minimize both the damage to the building and the downtime for the business.

Our ERP’s involve a quick assessment of your building where information is compiled into a digital file that is easily accessible.  This information includes the location of your utilities such as your water and gas shut-offs, emergency contacts and your key personnel such as the property owner and maintenance contact.

By collecting all of your important property information into a single platform, you can help to prevent further business interruption.  SERVPRO of Manayunk & Chestnut Hill is proud to assist our local businesses with emergency preparedness!  Should you be interested in our free ERP program, please give us a call!  Our fire and water damage restoration teams are always on standby for when the unexpected happens!

Maintain Your Sprinkler System for Fire Damage Prevention

8/22/2023 (Permalink)

Learn how to Maintain Your Sprinkler System for Fire Damage Prevention.

Maintain Your Sprinkler System for Fire Damage Prevention

In the event of a fire in your commercial facility, it is critical to have several key safety elements including an emergency plan, fire extinguishers and a working sprinkler system. When a fire causes your sprinklers to go off, this system will help to prevent much further fire damage and risk to your employees and property. Having a properly functioning fire sprinkler system in your facility will help to lessen the stress and downtime of your business and get you back on track in a matter of days.

• Ensure that your sprinklers are tested annually, and that routine maintenance is performed.
• Sprinklers are designed for particular types of buildings, such as how many floors there are and the square footage of the business. When installing sprinklers, you should choose the system that fits the standards of your building.
• Control valves should be inspected weekly.
• The National Fire Protection Association requires that pipes be checked for signs of clogs every five years.

By preparing your commercial facility for a fire damage event, your property will remain intact with minimal damage and business. SERVPRO of Manayunk & Chestnut Hill provides immediate fire damage services for when disasters occur. This includes water damage after the sprinklers have been set off. Our fire and water damage restoration professionals provide complete services for every stage of a loss, no matter the extent of the damage. We are proud to help restore commercial businesses from an unexpected disaster immediately!

Restoring your Norristown commercial property | SERVPRO of Norristown

9/1/2021 (Permalink)

View of commercial facility post-remediation.

Flooding and water damage catastrophes in Norristown Commercial Properties.

Business/commercial properties are regularly intricate with various issues that require a learned and adaptable reaction. Regardless of whether we're managing a somewhat little water cleanup situation or a huge scope occasion, we work rapidly to evaluate every one of a kind circumstance and confine the harmed region. In many occurrences, typical activities can proceed in a brief space while we reestablish your office.

Reestablishing Commercial Properties Presents Unique Challenges

Our experts are prepared to be aware of legitimate and natural concerns and endeavor to completely reestablish the harmed region while working inside your budgetary requirements. We comprehend that consistently spent tidying up is an hour of lost income and usefulness. So when a crisis circumstance emerges in your business, call us and we'll be there quick with the assistance you need.

About SERVPRO of Norristown

SERVPRO of Norristown works in the cleanup and reclamation of business and private property after a water harm occasion. Our staff is exceptionally prepared in property harm reclamation. From beginning and continuous preparing at SERVPRO's corporate preparing office to normal IICRC-industry confirmation, have confidence our staff is furnished with the information to reestablish your property.

Contagion Consciousness Is Customer Care | SERVPRO of Manayunk and Chestnut Hill

7/2/2021 (Permalink)

If your business has sanitation and cleaning needs, get in touch with the SERVPRO of Manayunk and Chestnut Hill team.

With cities like Philadelphia and other metropolitan areas finally experiencing major turnarounds in the battle for COVID-19 recovery, hopes are rising that “real life” is on its way again, and business owners are hanging all their hopes on economic recovery as well.

But a now more contagion-conscious consumer (not to mention the work-from-home employee coming back on-site) is going to need assurance that their experience in your store or office is a safe one—and that extends beyond COVID-19.

So as the public returns to in-person shopping and physical buying habits, it’s up to you as a business owner to create an environment that is utterly clean, and that gives your teams and customers peace of mind at the same time. That’s why you need to have your business Certified: SERVPRO® Cleaned.

Get Certified: SERVPRO® Cleaned

The Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned program gives you and your customers peace of mind by taking relieving any worries about sanitization. Our advanced biohazard techniques and technologies go above and beyond traditional cleaning and janitorial services, so you and your patrons can rest easy.

What makes this program so unique? Let’s look at the three C’s of a Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned program:

Consult. We’ll connect with you to find the unique cleaning and sanitation needs of your business, and work out how they can best be implemented. It helps that SERVPRO of Manayunk and Chestnut Hill is locally owned and operated, so we are already aware of many intricacies of your Philly neighborhood.

Clean. Once we your specific building needs, we’ll get to work to give it the cleaning it deserves. We’ll be on site with proprietary, ultra-high-grade cleaning solutions that have been effective against everything from anthrax to MRSA.(https://www.SERVPRO.com/SERVPROxide-faqs) Your building gets the clean of a lifetime—one that meets or exceeds the strict guidelines of the CDC. And this is about much more than COVID-19; the cleaning we provide reduces risk of transmission of any number of contagions and infectious diseases.

Certify. Once we’re finished, you can display the Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned shield on your door or front window, which lets clients and employees alike know that they’re walking into a business that cares about their well-being. You’ll receive digital emblems and other signifiers too, and everyone can work and shop with peace knowing you’ve gone to great lengths to ensure their continued safety.

If you’re ready to get serious about sanitation and have your business Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned, get in touch today to get the best team in cleanup and restoration on your side.

Are Flooding and Mold On The Menu of Your Manayunk Restaurant?

7/17/2020 (Permalink)

The Risks of Flooding in a Manayunk Restaurant

Running a restaurant in Manayunk can come with a list of challenges to maintain your competitiveness with the other eateries in the region. When you factor in situations like disasters, these incidents can derail a business, especially in instances of flooding that do not get addressed quickly. Business owners can benefit from immediately reaching out to the professionals of our restoration team to get mitigation and clean up started quickly.

Restaurants thrive on offering their customers a positive experience from the moment they walk into their walk back out, so flood damage in Manayunk can substantially hinder this goal. Even in situations where flooding can remain contained to specific areas of your restaurant where it does not entirely hinder production, such as a leaking portion of the roof, addressing the water damage in these areas must happen immediately to avoid costly and destructive effects like mold growth. Our SERVPRO professionals can help.

As you are aware in the food and beverage industry, mold and contaminants are reputation killers and can keep you from serving your customers until you can prove through testing that the situation has gotten sufficiently resolved. Preventing these occurrences beforehand with the application of our high-strength antimicrobial agents to exposed materials, contents, and structural elements can make these wet areas uninhabitable to mold spores in the environment.

Content removal such as the furniture in your dining area and the sophisticated equipment in your kitchen helps to prevent these items from becoming too damaged to preserve. Once the restaurant is dried and cleaned appropriately, we can return these removed items to their original positions. We also utilize specialized equipment and practices to get mitigation started from the time that our response team arrives. With fast water removal and drying solutions for your business, we can get you back up and running quickly after a flooding emergency.

Your restaurant has a reputation to worry about, and too much bad publicity or experiences for your guests can ruin your business model. Let our SERVPRO of Manayunk and Chestnut Hill response team help you through flooding emergencies to handle the situation quickly and thoroughly to get you back to business as usual. Give us a call today at (215) 482-0800.

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We Get You Back In Business In Manayunk After A Flood

3/9/2020 (Permalink)

The hazardous conditions in this property require experts and our trained team are ready for any size disaster. We are available 24/7, so call us.

Commercial Flood Damage In Manayunk Could Be Caused By A Broken Water Heater

It is a fact of life that most appliances inside your Manayunk construction company's office will eventually break. For example, if your office's water heater malfunctions, an excessive amount of H2O can leak and cause you to have to call in a professional restoration company such as SERVPRO to conduct commercial flood damage restoration. Moisture pouring out of your water heater can cause the pantry or closet it is in to become saturated.

If the H2O during your commercial flood damage project builds up in Manayunk, it could spread into various areas of your office. When your water heater in your construction office malfunctions, our SERVPRO technicians know that stopping the leak is the first step to mitigation. Before we can begin the work process, we must first stop the liquid H2O from pouring out by shutting off the waterline running into your office. In some cases, the source could be the pipe going into the unit, and it could require a certified plumber to repair. In other scenarios, the appliance itself must be removed and replaced by a plumber licensed in the area to do so.

Once the H2O is shut off and no longer pouring out from the water heater in your office, our SERVPRO crew can then begin extracting the moisture that is present. If the affected closet has a hard surface floor such as tile or concrete, we can remove it by soaking it up with a mop or pushing it into a floor drain with a squeegee. If any of the carpets in your office get wet, we can utilize our heavy-duty truck-mounted extractor to pull up the H2O while it is still a liquid.

After all of the liquid is removed, we then take steps to dry out any of your wet building materials in the closet or other flood damaged rooms. We can accomplish rapid structural drying by setting up a combination of air movers and dehumidifiers inside the affected closet or regions nearby. We then can keep the equipment set up until the moisture readings return to normal.

 If you ever suffer from an appliance breaking and leaking at your place of business, call SERVPRO of Manayunk and Chestnut Hill at (215) 482-0800 24 hours a day and seven days a week.

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Commercial Fire Damage Cleanup Services In Your Manayunk Restaurant

1/27/2020 (Permalink)

Overcoming a kitchen fire does not have to cause long-term closures or widescale replacements.

Commercial Fire Damage Cleanup Services for Manayunk Restaurants with Grease Fires

When unforeseen circumstances begin to affect your business, you need immediate intervention. A busy kitchen can exhaust vast amounts of animal fats and proteins in the form of smoke. Ventilation systems above stoves transport cooking smoke from the kitchen out of the building and into the open air safely. However, over time there can be a buildup of animal fats and grease on the interior walls of your ventilation system. Without regular inspection and cleaning, this grease buildup can become a severe fire risk.

The technical complexity and time-sensitive nature of commercial fire damage cleanup lead most Manayunk restaurants to seek out professional recovery services. A typical kitchen fire can lead to thick greasy deposits on the exterior walls directly above the cooking stove. The interior of your oven hood may also draw in hot smoke and exhaust fire onto the outer walls of the building. You should evacuate the property as quickly as possible and avoid using water in the event of a grease fire. A fire marshall can inform you when it is safe to return.

An oven hood contains several layers of filter to prevent grease from entering the chimney cavity or ventilation shaft. Over time, these filters become increasingly ineffective, and you should perform regular maintenance checks on the screens throughout the year to avoid commercial fire and resulting closure. In emergencies, SERVPRO can provide assistance to inspect, reduce loss, and restore a damaged restaurant kitchen. Our servicemen and women can remove appliances, use boroscopes to understand the extent of smoke damage throughout the vent accurately.

Mechanical equipment may be necessary to dislodge soots from inside restrictive spaces like ventilation shafts. Using air whips, which run an electrical charge to create a fast, agitative whipping motion that SERVPRO can feed inside a ventilation shaft, is useful in removing thick set soots. By applying negative air pressure, we can frequently restore the affected cylinder without requiring you to shell out for a full replacement. SERVPRO can refinish the remaining ceiling and appliance damages using a combination of cleaning chemicals to remove soots.

Overcoming a kitchen fire does not have to cause long-term closures or widescale replacements. Contact SERVPRO of Manayunk and Chestnut Hill at (215) 482-0800.

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When Flooding Damages Carpeting in Manayunk Sanctuaries

11/11/2019 (Permalink)

Flooding can ruin your sanctuary's carpeting and cause the church to be closed during the restoration process.

Carpet Recovery for Manayunk Church Sanctuary After Flooding 

Natural flooding in your Manayunk church welcomes a threat of contamination and exposure to these hazards for your entire staff, congregation, and anyone else scheduled to use the facility. The most substantial monetary investment is usually in the look and function of your sanctuary. When floodwaters breach this centerpiece of your church grounds, professional restoration professionals like ours must work quickly to manage the damage and make it “Like it never even happened.” 

Few sanctuaries have pews and benches that are freestanding anymore, and when posed with flood damage in Manayunk churches, reaching the anchor points for this furniture requires removal of the carpeted areas. With contamination threats to any carpeted area of your building, our SERVPRO team exercises vigilance and removes any exposed areas of this flooring once the extraction work completes. 

Extraction in itself is a vital element to tearing out damaged portions of carpeting, as standing water can be a hindrance to the entire restoration process. With blackwater threats, our self-priming trash pumps are an ideal choice for efficient water removal to an outside drain. We have long lead hoses for these units so they can take the desired path from the sanctuary outside, as you might only have decorative windows in this room of the church. These devices have a wide enough intake and discharge hose to handle many solids and debris distributed through the standing water, which can help to reduce some of the cleaning required for the flooring once drying gets underway. 

Our general contractors have more than 80 years of combined construction industry practice, and they waste no time in eliminating exposed materials like the carpeting and padding underneath. This approach can free up access to the pews as well to help remove them temporarily to restore them while the area gets cleaned and dried appropriately. In many instances, joists and subflooring for the carpet can get preserved if the saturation is not extreme, but this can only happen after thorough disinfection, antimicrobial treatment, and structural assessment. 

No matter when flooding occurs or how damaging it can be to your church, let our SERVPRO of Manayunk and Chestnut Hill team help. You can reach us 24/7 at (215) 482-0800.

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The Hidden Mystery Behind Commercial Flood Damage Remediation Success in Manayunk

9/29/2019 (Permalink)

If your office suffers from flooding or flood damage, water removal needs to happen very quickly. Contact SERVPRO immediately for best results.

Commercial Flood Damage Manayunk – Balancing Equipment Needs

Flood damage to a building can happen at any time from many different sources. Storms cause flooding, and high winds punch holes in roofs, water mains break and sewers back up. Any of these events can cause a lot of flood damage and place a commercial enterprise in jeopardy. Customers and employees cannot enter the building, and revenue drops to zero. Recovery from these situations quickly is a top priority for business owners.

SERVPRO specializes in flood damage events to commercial properties in the Manayunk and surrounding area. We understand how important it is to recover quickly. Setting up staging areas and temporary operations to keep the business running is all part of the recovery process. One area that many clients may not appreciate is the deployment of staff and equipment to maximize efficiency and minimize recovery time.

Balance Air Movers and Dehumidifiers

Flood damage may introduce a variety of contaminants to the property. Removing contaminants and cleaning everything before drying begins is the priority. Our crew chief can determine the number of technicians required, the equipment needed for demolition and of course temporary measures such as tarps and board up of windows. Once this phase is complete, it is time to dry the building before reconstruction can begin.

It is essential to arrange air movers in the right location to pick up moisture from surrounding flooring and structures. Dehumidifiers must be positioned to remove moisture from the air and gradually dry the air and surrounding structure. Placing too many air movers in a building may cause moisture to be distributed to non-affected areas of the building. Not enough dehumidifiers can lengthen the time it takes to dry everything.

Air movers must be placed in locations to cause dry air to absorb moisture and move it past dehumidifiers or to outside locations. SERVPRO is very familiar with these techniques and has the experience to dry buildings and structures as fast as possible. We aim to have you back in your commercial space as fast as possible, "Like it never even happened."

Call SERVPRO of Manayunk and Chestnut Hill at (215) 482-0800 for 24/7 service. We proudly serve Roxborough, Germantown, Mt Airy, and surrounding areas. We're Faster To Any Size Disaster.

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My Bakery is On Fire!

9/6/2019 (Permalink)

SERVPRO will help you get your commercial business fire damage under control in Chestnut Hill.

We know how to take care of your Chestnut Hill fire damage. 

Your quaint dessert shop in Chestnut Hill is a dream come true.  Your small business started as a fun venture from your home kitchen and slowly grew into a commercial establishment where your patrons can enjoy a delicious sweet treat with their coffee or tea.  Your goal is to make them feel like the whole shop embraces them every time they open your door and that you are a must-stop on the way home. When your oven malfunctions and ignites a small kitchen fire, you know that time is of the essence in restoring your dessert shop for the sake of your loyal clientele.

Thankfully, fire damage in your Chestnut Hill shop is quickly addressed by our SERVPRO team.  Like you, we believe in making our community better every day, which is why we work quickly to restore your kitchen and be ready for guests as soon as possible.  Even if your kitchen looks like a mess after the sprinklers went off and you used a fire extinguisher, you can be assured that you are in expert hands. Our technicians train on and off the field to handle emergencies like yours, and we can be your greatest ally.

You may wonder whether you can tackle the cleanup process alone.  There are several steps you can take to bring the shop back to normal as soon as possible, including the following-

-Air out the area by improving air circulation using fans and allowing outside air to come into your kitchen.

- Separate any utensils and ingredients unaffected by the fire so you may preserve them.  Place them in a separate part of the shop to keep them safe.

-Toss any questionable items before they become a health hazard, but do not attempt to disinfect the space with a one-size-fits-all cleaner; its abrasive nature may cause further damage to your property.

Upon arrival, our SERVPRO crew supports you in eradicating all signs of fire, including the foul smells it can leave behind.  Keeping in mind health considerations, we can utilize odor pellets and a variety of air purifying techniques to leave your shop smelling of your scrumptious sweets once again. All you need to do is reach out to our 24.7 number for us to dispatch a crew of technicians your way.

SERVPRO of Manayunk and Chestnut Hill is cheering for your success.  Call us at (215) 482-0800 and let us leave your dessert shop "Like it never even happened."

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We Get You Back To Business After Water Damage In Manayunk

7/18/2019 (Permalink)

The water reflecting off the wood-like tile flooring needed our SERVPRO's team fast extraction service.

Fast Response Times for Out of Hours Business Emergencies here in Manayunk

Overnight leaks can often result in extensive staining or permanent damage to structural contents. Prolonged exposure increases the likelihood of dyes bleeding on soft furnishings, fabrics shrinking, carpet staining, and microbial growth issues. Events that happen out of hours in your business require immediate professional attention after identifying the issue. In-house janitorial teams may be capable of cleaning the visible signs of moisture but, water migrates and can enter cavities inside walls or beneath floorboards where it becomes at high risk of causing microbial growth.

We run specialist teams for commercial water damage in Manayunk. During our time in this community, businesses have come to rely on us for our fast response times as well as our extensive resources for larger businesses. SERVPRO technicians are local to the area which not only reduces call-out times but also allows us to run an out-of-hours service if leaks are discovered in the early hours of the morning. We operate this way because, in our experience, water issues can deteriorate rapidly, causing permanent damages to drywall, carpets, or furnishings.

In scenarios where contaminants have entered the water supply, we may have to take drastic action. A backed-up sewer point, for example, may result in raw sewage contaminating water. Equally, a prolonged exposure to bacteria, microbes, or fungi that is already present in your business can result in water damage from a clean water source becoming classified as a dangerous waste situation.

These circumstances require removal of contaminated materials which can then be replaced with sanitary ones. Contents in your business may include furniture made from natural materials or fabrics. Drywall, which can absorb contaminated water, must be demolished, sealed in biohazardous waste disposal bags and taken to a specialized facility for disposal. Once the removal of non-salvageable items is complete, SERVPRO can thoroughly disinfect the area after water damage using EPA registered cleaning agents, before replacing the demolished materials- bringing your business back to a safe, sanitary state.

Our commercial restoration teams are available on-call for emergencies that affect your ability to run your business. Contact SERVPRO of Manayunk and Chestnut Hill at (215) 482-0800.

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Wondering How to Make Commercial Water Removal in Manayunk Successful? Read This!

4/7/2019 (Permalink)

Travelers are looking for a dry, clean room when they pay to use your motel rooms. Contact SERVPRO when your business is facing water damage.

Overcoming the Challenges of Commercial Water Damage in Manayunk Motels

When there is a water spill in a motel, the most challenging thing is how to extract the water and dry the facility fast to continue serving customers. People expect their favorite motel to be operational, especially when stopping over on a long journey. Reducing the downtime caused by the spill is, therefore, a significant priority. You can involve a professional commercial restorer to help fast track the process.

Fast removal of any standing water helps reduce the time it takes to fix commercial water damage in Manayunk. Having the right gear is crucial because such equipment can handle thousands of gallons within a short span. Our SERVPRO technicians use different types of extraction equipment including submersible pumps, truck-mounted water extractors, and portable extractors. Our crews also work as a team allowing them to tackle different areas simultaneously.

After removing standing water, a substantial amount of moisture remains in wet contents and building materials. Removing such moisture requires sufficient evaporation rates. Ventilating the structure by opening windows and then using fans can increase the rate of evaporation. However, this method has many challenges including interference by weather changes, energy loss and risk of losing valuables such as TV sets in the motel rooms because anyone can access them. Our SERVPRO technicians use a closed system whereby air movers boost the evaporation rate, and dehumidifiers extract the moisture from the air.

Water causes a wide range of damages in the contents such as furniture in a motel. Wooden items can swell and crack, or form spots. Color bleeding, water spots, and mildew growth are common water problems in upholstery items. The correct drying approaches can help save such items and preserve them in pristine quality. Our SERVPRO technicians use appropriate water extraction tools for furniture or upholstery items to remove most of the water. We then take simple steps such as tenting cushions and placing waxed paper between zippers and the rest of the materials to prevent rust as the items dry.

In case of water loss in your motel, call SERVPRO of Manayunk and Chestnut Hill to help dry and preserve items. You can reach us at (215) 482-0800 any time. We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.

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Is Commercial Water Damage Being Stored in Your Roxborough Bank Vault?

2/11/2019 (Permalink)

Call your SERVPRO Franchise professional to help keep your bank open while remediating a water loss event.

Commercial Flood Damage Professionals In Roxborough Talk About Pipe Freezes

During the winter time, snowstorms and cold weather in the Roxborough area can cause several different problems with both businesses and homes. If your bank gets caught in a blizzard or cold spell, issues could occur that require you to call in a professional commercial flood damage restoration company such as SERVPRO. Blizzards can create high-speed winds that can puncture your bank's windows or exterior walls allowing the snow to enter your bank building. During the winter months, outside temperatures can drop well below zero which can lower the indoor temperatures in portions of your bank. When the areas around your plumbing system start to get cold, it is possible that your water pipes can freeze. When water freezes, it expands, and it can force your pipes to burst and spill moisture into your structure and cause your bank's property extensive commercial flood damage.

Once a pipe freezes and breaks it can pour hundreds of gallons of water into your bank in a short period. Pipes usually freeze overnight when your bank is closed which can make the issues more severe, making it wise to call in an experienced commercial flood damage company in Roxborough. Our SERVPRO technicians have experience in dealing with a variety of issues on both personal and non-residential properties. We know that when working in your place of business, it is essential to keep your company operating as normal if at all possible. When a pipe breaks in your bathrooms, for instance, we can shut down one bathroom at a time and close off your bank in sections so that your customers can conduct their transactions as usual.

Water damage from a pipe bursting inside your bank's public restrooms can cause your building materials and possibly contents to get ruined. When mitigating any issues inside your bank that occurred, we work towards saving as many items we can with extraction and drying methods to reduce overall costs to your business. If you ever have a pipe freeze and break inside your bank's restroom, call SERVPRO of Manayunk and Chestnut Hill at (215) 482-0800 immediately.

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The Steps SERVPRO Technicians Take to Restore Commercial Fire Damage

12/2/2018 (Permalink)

Our team is here to take care of your fire-damaged business with the tender, love, & care it deserves.

Commercial Fire Damage Cleanup in Your Manayunk Business

When you own a clothing store in Manayunk, even the smallest fire can cause a great deal of damage to your building and merchandise. Cleanup from a fire has different elements to it, which means it is essential that the process is done correctly.

Commercial fire damage to your Manayunk business needs to be dealt with right away. Any settled soot is acidic and continually causes more damage as long as it is left. Calling our professionals at SERVPRO as soon as the fire is out is the best thing to do to protect your assets.

When our staff is cleaning up fire damage, there are four elements which affect how residues and soils are suspended in a cleaning product. These include temperature, agitation, chemical action, and time. We use all these elements for effective cleaning.

SERVPRO technicians are trained to know that heat makes molecules move faster. Temperature helps the cleanup process since the faster the particles are going, the higher the speed of the chemical reaction is between cleaning solutions and soils. Heat can also lower the surface tension of water-based solutions, letting the products penetrate surfaces and dissolve soils more efficiently. The molecules remain suspended in the cleaning agent longer, allow for better extraction.

Agitation is used to dislodge soils. It can mean moving the surface being cleaned, moving the solution, or both. Once the bond between the soil and the surface is broken, we can wash the residues away.

Cleaning solutions bridge the gap between water and soil which makes our process of cleaning easier. We use various chemical actions to break the bond between surfaces and smoke residues that are clinging to them.

Dwell time is the time that we need for the soils to dissolve and the chemical action to work. These times vary for different cleaning processes and professional products. The specific time requirements depend on various factors like the kind of soil, the kind of material, the temperature of the cleaning solution and the method of agitation.

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SERVPRO of Manayunk and Chestnut Hill work quickly and efficiently to clean your business in Roxborough, Andorra, or Dearnley Park after a fire to avoid any further damages. You can trust that you are receiving professional staff who treat you as an individual when you contact us at (215) 482-0800. 

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Why Team SERVPRO Arrives at Your Chestnut Hill Business Location for Water Damage Remediation With Additional Tools

10/1/2018 (Permalink)

Whether your business is a storage facility or something else, excess water from an accident or incident needs to be quickly removed. Contact SERVPRO.

The Right Equipment Eases Commercial Water Cleanup in Chestnut Hill

A case of water damage in your business is not only inconveniencing but may also require considerable effort to restore the property back to preloss conditions. This is especially the case if the right equipment is not available during restoration. Many people only think of the larger appliances such as water extractors, however even lack of small tools can complicate simple jobs or lead to unexpected damages after using the wrong ones. With our professional cleanup services, you do not have to worry about lacking resources because our technicians are well equipped.
 
The kind of equipment needed for commercial water cleanup in Chestnut Hill varies depending on what is affected. If yours is a storage facility, you have different requirements compared to someone whose office with a wall-to-wall carpet is affected by the water loss. The number of people that visit your premises on a given day might also determine what resources are needed. In a frequently visited place, you might want to isolate the loss areas, so accessories such as wet carpet signs are necessary to keep visitors from ruining your work.
 
The main issue after a case of water loss is moisture, which if left unaddressed, leads to microbial growth and bad odor. Although it is the big equipment such as dehumidifiers and air movers that help deal with the moisture, small tools like pry bars are needed to remove baseboards and other structural components for easier removal of the moisture in hidden spaces. Our SERVPRO technicians have vans well-stocked with different tools in anticipation of the different types of problems.
 
In some workplaces, it might not be possible to stop the water source immediately especially when it is a big leak. It might also be impossible to move items from the affected area to prevent further damage. Our SERVPRO technicians use heavy duty plastics to shield essential contents from further damages in such cases.
 
Lack of equipment should not complicate restoration after water loss. Call SERVPRO of Manayunk at (215) 485-0800. We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.

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Commercial Water Cleanup For Chestnut Hill Businesses

9/11/2018 (Permalink)

Businesses usually see flooding problems after an internal problem with a malfunctioning sprinkler system, a broken pipe or a split hose.

Commercial Water Cleanup

Chestnut Hill businesses usually see flooding problems after an internal problem with a malfunctioning sprinkler system, a broken pipe or a split hose. Each can leave an incredible amount of water across the floor, and damage both structural property and inventory.

Commercial water cleanup for a Chestnut Hill copy shop and business center is not the same as water removal. SERVPRO restoration teams have to draw water out of the home before they can wipe down affected property or otherwise clean the facility. The amount of paper present can have some effects on everything in the facility.

Team members have to remove every piece of paper as quickly as possible, to avoid it adhering to furniture and everything else it touches. When it does stick, peeling it off piece-by-piece requires many labor hours, but our technicians can successfully remove it. If the furniture and other items are metal, removal is fairly simple. Wood bookcases or chairs require additional care to avoid causing secondary damage, but with a mild cleaning agent, they are restorable.

The ink on paper can stain everything it touches. For metal surfaces, SERVPRO can clean the ink stains with one of the cleaners in our inventory. Wood surfaces are more vulnerable than metal, and the stains or paints are covering them may have to be stripped to remove the stains. Our technicians can strip most surfaces, but we recommend bringing in a professional furniture restorer to replace the stain or paint.

Carpets are potentially the highest cost when it comes to clean up or replacement. To reduce the effects paper and ink have on them, technicians remove everything before drawing away all of the water. Next, they remove any bits of paper and other debris from the surface and then clean the carpet with a strong, commercial grade shampoo. If there is still massive staining after several cleaning sessions, it may be necessary to replace the carpet.

The goal at SERVPRO of Manayunk is to restore each business as close to its original state as possible. If you require our services after water spreads through your operation, call us today at (215) 482-0800 to schedule a visit and receive a free estimate.

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Resolving Commercial Water Damage In Your Mt Airy Gift Shop

6/25/2018 (Permalink)

No matter the cause of your shop's commercial water damage, SERVPRO has technicians certified by the IICRC in Water Damage Restoration.

Resolving Commercial Water Damage

When your gift shop's restroom facilities cause a mini-flood in your gift shop, everything seems to get soaked. Your customers really do not relish the idea of wading around, and neither do your employees. Getting things back to normal fast can help you stay in business instead of needing to close your doors permanently.

No matter the cause of your Mt Airy shop's commercial water damage, SERVPRO has technicians certified by the IICRC in Water Damage Restoration (WRT). We can get your shop dried out and keep it in business. If a disaster has not struck yet, our READY Plan can help you save precious time in responding to such a crisis, and we can always assist you in preparing one for any business you own.

In water damage cases, we always ensure the water no longer poses a problem. Shutting it off at the main often resolves this, but we know your building needs water in various places, so we work quickly to repair things at the exact site of the leak. Then we can begin restoring your shop “Like it never even happened.”

When a customer notifies us quickly, we can often save substantially more inventory from loss and damages. Waiting only intensifies the damage and creates more loss. We list your inventory, so you have an easier time submitting claims to your insurance. These lists can also help you restock your store and get things back to normal faster.

Our technicians want to help you get everything dried out and back to normal quickly and efficiently. We use various pieces of machinery that force air into places that can absorb water and then retain it, only to cause mold problems weeks later. Drying things out fast stops mold, as well as the deterioration of building materials, from occurring.

SERVPRO of Manayunk can help your business beat water damage and stay in business without affecting your overall sales. We work quickly, so your shop does not need to stay closed for long. Call us at (215) 482-0800, and we can get started right away.

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The Aftermath of an Electronic Fire in Your Chestnut Hill Record Store

5/2/2018 (Permalink)

Electrical fires can cause severe damage to your business leaving you in need of professional restoration services, call SERVPRO to help.

SERVPRO Has the Right Equipment and Training to Properly Restore Your Space after Fire Damage

One of the most dangerous ways that any building can obtain fire damage is through faulty electrical wiring. The electric in your building must be kept up to code and should always be inspected before moving into a new building. Unfortunately, accidents can still happen and some fires give little warning before they break out. After the soot settles and the fire is successfully put out, remediating the salvageable structure and items is a huge task to take on by yourself as a business owner. For these kinds of situations, and all in between, we are close at hand to help you manage.

As soon as you call us, we can dispatch employees to your record store in Chestnut Hill to inspect the fire damage that was left behind by the blaze. Our estimator can walk you through what we can remediate, and what we cannot. When it comes to renovation and rebuilding structure, we can recommend a contractor to you who can address those issues once we have cleaned up.

Our SERVPRO estimator can fully inform you of any information you need to know about the remediation. We can also assist you with your insurance claims, as we can help you build a catalog of what you have lost to the fire. Here at SERVPRO, we strive to make this stressful process as easy as possible for you to manage.

We understand how important it is for you to get your business doors open again, so we send our techs to your business very soon after your initial call. Our IICRC certified techs use industrial-quality technology to get the restoration job done. As well as using tools to address soot and ash, SERVPRO is also equipped with technology like ozone machines, which capture malodorous particles and eliminate them from the air. We can also use carbon-filter air scrubbers to eliminate smells as well. We strive to rid all factors of the damage that the fire left behind.

Electrical fires are dangerous and if one should ever break out on your property, do not hesitate. Contact SERVPRO of Manayunk at (215) 482-0800. Whatever the time, we can take your call and rush to your establishment.

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Professional Fire Damage Restoration For Mt Airy Businesses

3/23/2018 (Permalink)

Fire Damage to Your Mt. Airy Cheese Steak Eatery? Call SERVPRO for Cleanup and Restoration

SERVPRO Strives to Mitigate Damages Caused by Water, Smoke & Fire to Your Commercial Establishment

The Mt Airy neighborhood of Philadelphia features many small independently owned businesses and dining establishments. Spreading out from Germantown Avenue over the last century and a half, the historic buildings house bookstores, offices, retail and coffee shops, art galleries, bars, and restaurants. Our well-trained fire damage crews dispatch quickly to respond to fire damage at any of this unique area’s commercial properties.
 
A blaze in any of these local gems not only puts commerce at risk, but it also threatens to alter the charm and history of the Mt Airy neighborhood. Fire damage need not be the end of your business nor the loss of a priceless landmark when we answer the call. Multiple fire restoration strategies combine into a coherent plan devised by our crew chiefs and reconstruction manager to address the damage done by charring, smoke, and soot, often while permitting your business to continue operations on at least a limited scale.
 
When the SERVPRO crew arrive at the fire scene, we assess for safety and damage. Because water from sprinkler systems and other firefighting efforts is usually present, we turn our attention first to its removal and add drying to our list of tasks. As devastating as fire damage can be, water damage is just as serious, causing progressive deterioration if not managed fast. Slip and fall accidents and concerns about electrical shock are minimized when we pump out and extract the water first, including from the dozens of nooks and crannies common in older buildings.
 
Smoke and soot also rapidly damages almost every material, from organic surfaces such as wood to synthetics such as plastics. Our fire damage work crews attend IICRC training to learn how to characterize soots as dry or wet, or protein or fossil fuel-based. Each type responds better to a particular cleaning protocol, and we are sure to use the specialized products, tools, and equipment always available loaded on our big green SERVPRO service vehicles that match the soiling we find on structural components. We can pack out the movable contents of your business for a range of water and soot damage cleaning and restoration efforts at our production site. Professional assessment by our experts results in many a “ruined” window covering, document, or other portable artifact being restored “Like it never even happened.”
 
Charring can respond to restoration efforts like deep cleaning, brushing, and sanding. Our SERVPRO reconstruction teams have the skills to repair and replace structures too damaged to function after cleaning. We strike a balance on every job, with restoration our focus to save costs and time, getting you back to business faster, but are pleased to offer suggestioned contractors for rebuilding and repairs if indicated.
 
When you face the aftermath of a fire in your Mt Airy business, SERVPRO of Manayunk is ready to assist every step of the way. Call (215) 482-0800 as soon as the all-clear issues from the authorities to schedule an assessment.

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Cleaning And Removing Commercial Mold Damage In Chestnut Hill

1/22/2018 (Permalink)

Treating a mold infestation is different for every Chestnut Hill business.

Removing Commercial Mold Damage

Treating a mold infestation is different for every Chestnut Hill business. In an establishment like a brewery/restaurant, there is a mix of retail and industrial operations that have different needs. While airborne mold does not affect most people, ingesting spores can cause health problems.

Cleaning Chestnut Hill commercial mold damage normally allows us to use cleaning agents we might not use in private homes. In a food processing environment, however, SERVPRO team members have to be more cautious, so we do not inadvertently contaminate food or food products. Our goal, after all, is to help each business reopen their doors as quickly as possible, not to cause further loss.

We usually find mold growing behind a refrigerator or other food storage unit. These areas usually have some moisture on the outside and since they are constantly in use, difficult to move and thoroughly clean. The moisture also collects in a pool underneath the unit where mold can expand and grow as well.

To prevent contaminating the inside of the unit, we seal it and use an anti-fungal spray to kill any spores on the outside surfaces. Then, we use dry cloths and sponges to remove the mold. If the layer is very thick, SERVPRO technicians may use a vacuum with a special, HEPA filter that is designed to capture even a single spore from the surface.

Once the outside is clean, we examine the inside. If we find any spores, unfortunately, that means we have to empty the unit and dispose of any food or ingredients like yeast or hops before cleaning it.

On the industrial side, it is the moisture overhead which can be a problem. Even the small amounts which collect on top of a pipe can provide enough for spores to expand and grow. Eventually, spores break away from this mass and travel on air currents throughout the entire structure.

Our technicians use dry sponges to soak up the moisture and mold without disturbing it enough to cause more to break away. Once we have all visible mold removed, we use air content meters to ensure the environment is back to a safe level.

At SERVPRO of Manayunk, we understand just how important it is to reopen for business quickly. Each day closed means a loss of receipts and owners cannot take care of their customers and employees. Enough days closed can shut down a business permanently. If you see or suspect mold is in your business, call us at (215) 482-0800. We are here to help.

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Water Removal and Drying After Burst Pipes in Your Manayunk Dress Shop

12/4/2017 (Permalink)

SERVPRO Keeps Manayunk Small Shops Open with Rapid Water and Moisture Removal

Rely on SERVPRO for Water Damage Restoration in Your Shop

A broken water pipe can cause severe damage to your dress shop in Manayunk. Broken pipes can be caused from corrosion and become worn, they can get jarred because of vibrations from foot traffic, tree roots can grow into the pipes, or they can freeze and crack in colder months. No matter how they became damaged, you cannot hesitate to clean up the mess that results to keep your business safe, dry, and free of mildew and mold growth.
 
Broken pipes and then water damage in your Manayunk business can be a massive problem if they are not repaired and water removal services are not performed quickly. Water finds its way into the tiniest crevices and cracks, damaging whatever it comes into contact with. At SERVPRO, our staff is professionally trained to handle these situations in a timely fashion to get your business back up and running regularly again.
 
Once we have removed the standing water with truck-mounted pumps if necessary, our SERVPRO technician creates moisture content goals by either establishing the dry standard or recording the normal equilibrium moisture content as a baseline.
 
The dry standard is the moisture content of materials in an undamaged area of your building which is dry. SERVPRO staff takes moisture content readings from these dry materials.

To establish the dry standard they are looking for. These readings become part of the drying goal for the areas that are wet.
 
We can also take moisture content readings of dry materials in everyday situations, and then use these readings as our drying goals. We use a moisture meter and document how much moisture is in the material every time we monitor how dry the area is becoming. We compare these readings to see if the items are drying correctly. After we have reached our drying goal, the process is complete, and your business is safe again.
 
SERVPRO of Manayunk carefully measures the moisture content of the affected areas is to ensure your business is completely dry again. For a business in the areas of Germantown, Chestnut Hill, or Mt. Airy, give us a call immediately at (215) 482-0800 after you find water damage of any kind.

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Water Removal Cleanup After A Leaking Sink In Your Philadelphia Bakery

11/3/2017 (Permalink)

The sink in your bakery can create massive water damage and create the need for professional water removal.

Water Removal Cleanup

The sink in your Philadelphia bakery gets used several times a day, every day. It is a component of your business that is necessary, so when it starts leaking it can create a massive kink in your operation, plus create a big mess to clean up. You do not have a moment to waste in regards to your business operation or the fact that more damage occurs the longer you take to repair the issue.

A leaky sink not only can put a halt to your normal operations in Philadelphia, but it can create massive water damage and create the need for professional water removal. Our SERVPRO staff is always standing by when you give us a call to help in a situation like this, so your business can be back to normal as soon as possible.

Removing the standing water is our first concern after stopping the leak. The sooner we can get the water off your flooring, the less damage is done. Asphalt tile maintains a secure bond to concrete underneath following water damage. Sometimes, chalky or white areas show up but usually respond well to cleaning. The whitening is caused many times by the separation of finish or sealer wax from the floor itself.

Some vinyl tile, asphalt tile, and glues could contain asbestos. If we are unsure, we have the glues and tile tested to figure out if they have asbestos in them. We use a certified asbestos abatement contractor to get rid of the glue or tile that contains asbestos if needed.

Vinyl tile on top of concrete is not as durable as asphalt tile. Usually, it comes loose if a great deal of water was involved in the leak. The movement of water coming up through concrete can force vinyl tiles to separate from the subfloor. Since vinyl tiles come up from concrete with no trouble, it is easier for SERVPRO techs to replace the asphalt tiles. Vinyl tile is often more economical to replace than dry out.

When the tile is installed over wood underlays, the floor is usually damaged because of warping or deterioration of the subfloor. An increase in squeaking could signify hidden damage of the subfloor. We use a nonpenetrating meter to determine if moisture is trapped under the floor. When water gets to the subfloor around edges or through seams, the tiles usually are removed to dry the subfloor. We might also be able to dry the floor from underneath to save the tile. When drying resilient floors, we always ensure the subfloor is dry.

SERVPRO of Manayunk are experts at taking care of water damage and getting your business dry again. Just reach out to us at (215) 482-0800 if you have a water removal emergency and have a business in the areas of Roxborough, Chestnut Hill, or Manayunk.

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Fast Water Damage Restoration Keeps Philadelphia Gift Shop Going

8/21/2017 (Permalink)

SERVPRO Removes Water Causing Damage from your Philadelphia Boutique

SERVPRO Extracts Water from Retail Shops Mitigating Damage and Downtime

The historical attractions and vibrant food scene in our Philadelphia area entice over 40 million people to visit each year. Businesses that count on the robust tourist trade cannot afford to close even briefly for water damage restoration. SERVPRO works closely with retailers to devise creative ways to keep the businesses open while we complete recovery from a water disaster.

You truly enjoy meeting people from all over the world as they drop into your shop within The City of Brotherly Love while visiting the many sites important to US history nearby. The aging pipes in your commercial space sprung a leak, causing troublesome water damage in your cozy Philadelphia boutique. The option of closing during restoration work is unappealing as it is the height of the tourist season. We contain the tasks needed to clean up and dry out away from customer areas, so you remain open.
 
SERVPRO knows that shutting your business down to recover from water damage for even a few days risks never reopening. Statistics suggest that nearly half of firms forced to shutter their brick and mortar sites after a water disaster may never open again. Enterprises that survive a catastrophe have a plan in place for recovery and partner with a restoration company that offers flexibility combined with highly qualified technicians and leading edge equipment.
 
Make the call to our office and expect a SERVPRO team at your store within hours. Water damage rapidly becomes more devastating and its abatement more complex, so the more immediate our assistance, the better. We assess the situation and start pumps working followed by heavy duty water extractors. Our equipment is truck-mounted allowing us to collect and properly dispose of the bulk of the water outside of your site. After consulting with you or your staff, we then partition off the restoration area and set up air movers and dehumidifiers to reduce the moisture levels of air, structures, and contents. Throughout the restoration process our crew measures and monitors moisture levels, approaching and reaching the drying goals set by our trained technicians for everything saturated by the water.
 
In an older building, we watch vigilantly for any mold activity and use professional grade antimicrobials to knock out any unwanted infestation. SERVPRO workers also evaluate for any pre-existing water damage signs as the broken pipe may have leaked slowly for some time. We scan for hidden water in cavities or recesses as all the moisture must be accounted for before we remove our drying equipment.
 
SERVPRO of Manayunk is ready to set your business in Philly, Manayunk or Roxborough straight after water damage. Call (215) 482-0800 and then count on our skilled technicians to make your shop look “Like it never even happened.”

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