The Different Types of Water Damage: Clean, Grey, and Black Water

12/16/2024 (Permalink)

When a property deals with water damage, especially water damage that comes from issues in a building’s plumbing system or appliances, it is essential to understand that different types of water can require different responses and cleanup. Water damage is often categorized into three main categories: clean, grey, and black. These categories breakdown water damage from the safest to the most hazardous. This article will define each water type, provide examples, and explain how this water damage can be handled. 

What Is Clean Water In Regards To Water Damage?

Clean water refers to water that comes from a clean source. For example, if a faucet breaks or a supply breaks, that water would be as clean as the water that usually comes out of the faucet. The water damage does not pose an initial threat to the health and safety of the occupants but still needs to be cleaned up to prevent water damage caused by excess moisture.

What Is Grey Water Regarding Flooding? 

Grey water refers to contaminated water. For example, if a washing machine or dishwasher overflows or starts leaking, the water will be contaminated with soap, bleach, dirt, and debris. Grey water poses some potential health risks if someone were to touch it or accidentally consume it. The water may be filled with bacteria, which might lead to mold growth. When cleaning up grey water, water damage cleanup crews need tower protective equipment to prevent coming into contact with the water. 

What Is Black Water?

Black water refers to water that is especially hazardous to someone’s health. This would be water containing pathogens, human waste, or other materials that could cause serious health problems if someone was exposed to or accidentally consumed it. The most common example of this for most properties is sewage. If the bathroom sink faucet breaks, the water damage must be dried. However, if the toilet has issues that cause waste water to spill out on the floor, a team to safely collect and dispose of the sewage will be required. The team must take extreme precautions and thoroughly disinfect the area as they clean. 

Water Damage Cleanup in Patchogue, NY

Our teams of water damage cleaning professionals can help clean clean, grey and black water. If you need water damage cleanup professionals, give our SERVPRO® team a call. 

How to Handle Water Damage at Home | SERVPRO of Patchogue

12/19/2023 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Patchogue has got your back when water damages your property. Contact us for a faster response to any size disaster!

Water damage is a pervasive issue that can significantly impact the structural integrity of a home. Mitigating the risk of water damage requires a proactive and strategic approach.

Here are a few key steps that homeowners can take to prevent water damage and protect their investments.

<h3maintenance-and-inspection">Regular Maintenance and Inspection

Routine maintenance and inspections are critical in identifying and addressing potential vulnerabilities before they escalate. Regularly check your roof, gutters and downspouts to ensure they are free from debris and properly functioning. Inspect your plumbing system for leaks, drips and any signs of corrosion.

However, it’s not enough to just identify the problems! Timely repairs will make all the difference in preventing a minor issue from turning into a major need for water damage repair and restoration work.

Proper Landscape Grading and Drainage

The landscaping around your home plays a big role in preventing water damage. Ensure that the ground around your foundation slopes away from the house. Proper grading and drainage can redirect water away from your home, reducing the risk of water accumulation near the foundation.

Adequate Sealing and Insulation

Sealing gaps and cracks in your home’s exterior can prevent water from seeping through and causing damage. Ensure that your doors and windows are properly sealed and that your home’s insulation is in good condition.

Proper insulation not only prevents water infiltration but also regulates indoor humidity levels, which can further mitigate the risk of water-related issues like mold and mildew growth.

Regular Appliance Maintenance

Appliances that use water, such as washing machines, dishwashers and water heaters, should be regularly inspected and maintained. Check for leaks, replace worn components and ensure that you have proper drainage.

Swift Response to Leaks

Even the smallest leaks can lead to significant water damage if left unattended. Act swiftly if you notice any signs of water leakage, such as water stains, mold growth or musty odors. Addressing leaks promptly can prevent them from escalating into larger, more costly issues.

Preventing water damage requires a proactive approach. While these measures can significantly reduce your risk of water-related issues, unforeseen circumstances can still arise. Luckily, that’s what we’re here for!

When you need water damage repair and restoration work, our SERVPRO® technicians are ready to help. With our knowledge, equipment and proven techniques, we can effectively assess the extent of the damage, implement a comprehensive restoration plan and restore your home to its original condition.

Contact us today for water damage repair and restoration work. Our goal is to return your property back to preloss condition as quickly and seamlessly as possible!

Flooded basement and first floor

12/18/2023 (Permalink)

Flooded basement caused by broken pipe

Not a way to start the night. This customer came home to a house flooded from 1st floor to basement. Our crew came in immediately to take out the water, remove wet contents, dry carpets, and place down equipment.#teamluzzi #flooded #waterrestoration #waterremoval

Flooded basement in Patchogue

7/5/2023 (Permalink)

Customers expansion tank on the boiler blew.
This left her basement floor and walls to take on water damage.
Being that the basement had no dehumidifier prior to the event this caused mold growth, and condensation all around the basement walls and ceiling.
SERVPRO came in and removed all wet contents. We set up air scrubbers and a dehumidifier to dry out the remaining moisture. This elderly customer who never goes into her basement has terrible health and she was so concerned over the mold. We worked quick and made sure to take care of all her concerns. 

Mitigation of Patchogue Water Damage

12/14/2022 (Permalink)

Dealing with water damage in your Patchogue home can be stressful. Contact SERVPRO for effective remediation services and help during this time.

Water Damage Mitigation Protects Patchogue Homes

Mitigation is a combination of actions our SERVPRO professionals take to regulate the movement of moisture in a household and prevent irreparable harm to the structure and its contents. Effective emergency services happen quickly, making our quick response in a crisis vital. We can mobilize fast to help with:

• Removing standing water
• Clearing damaged building materials
• Content relocation
• Disinfection cleaning

Preparedness and experience for Patchogue water damage are valuable traits in the industry, and our SERVPRO team is abundant. We understand how likely water emergencies are to the homes and businesses of the area, so we keep professionals on-call to help at all hours. Our fleet of service vehicles includes several units stocked with drying tools, extractors, cleaning products, and deodorization equipment.

The Tools of Water Mitigation

While Patchogue might only be home to around 12,000 residents, the whole of Suffolk County that we serve is much denser. The experienced professionals of our team utilize several tools reaching damaged homes to ensure that we protect what matters most to our customers. Some of the effective mitigative instruments include:

• Extractors – Extraction devices, including pumps and vacuums, are vital in removing standing water concerns from a house or business. Any water pooling is detrimental to building materials, so water removal services are prioritized in mitigation.
• Air Filtration – Early mitigation can also include air filtering equipment for several reasons. HEPA 500 air scrubbers can trap mold spores, reducing the likelihood of microbial development, and these units can also help reduce odors. 
• Air Movers – Between the centrifugal and axial models of air movers stocked on our service vehicles. We have hundreds of units capable of managing surface water damage concerns on building materials in a residence. 
• Dehumidifiers – Managing environmental moisture is also a critical element of even the mitigative process. We can help reduce the threatening relative humidity in the structure between desiccant and low-grain refrigerant units. 

The SERVPRO Green Fleet 

One of the overlooked advantages of our SERVPRO team is the Green Fleet of service vehicles stationed at our facility. These units stay stocked with mitigative and restorative equipment from our inventory, allowing professionals to mobilize production technicians faster in a disaster. The fleet also features pump trucks that run off the vehicle's engine and provide unparalleled extraction power.

Water Removal Services

Mitigation focuses first and foremost on removing standing water on the floors and within structural cavities of the affected property. Our prompt restoration response has our SERVPRO team arriving with engine-driven pumps, trash pumps, electric submersible pumps, wet vacuums, carpet wands, and weighted extractors to help with a wide range of water removal services.

Drying Water Damage

Post-mitigation introduces the wealth of our drying equipment to the household. We strategically place the air movers and dehumidifiers to regulate evaporation and environmental moisture removal.

Are Water Damage Repairs Necessary? 

Because of our contractor license, we do not have customers rely on pursuing their own secondary companies to manage repairs and reconstruction necessary in a property. We can begin our damage repairs as early as the controlled demolition, often essential during mitigation, and continue through efforts like replacing and repairing the plumbing causing the disaster. No matter what building services your property needs, we can help.

When Patchogue water damage threatens your property, it is vital to get pertinent mitigation services started as soon as possible. Our SERVPRO of Patchogue team is a full-service contractor for emergency services, restoration, and reconstruction to follow. Let us help you make water emergencies "Like it never even happened." Call now at (631) 924-1801.

Quality Water Restoration Companies in Coram

9/1/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO can fix the leak and then dry out and repair the ceiling to eliminate any hint of water damage. "Like it never even happened."

SERVPRO Helps with Water Damage in Coram

During the summertime, people tend to use their air conditioners regularly. When the temperatures are hot, your AC units work overtime to keep your house cool. However, sometimes air conditioners can malfunction, especially when they get used a good portion of each day. Air conditioners can often leak, or condensation can build up and cause you issues with your property.

One of Coram's water damage restoration companies, SERVPRO, has vast experience handling problems caused by leaking AC units. The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) guidelines are part of our culture for water damage mitigation. Upon arriving at your home, we use our experience to find the source of the leak and mitigate any potential safety hazards in the work area. Next, we can use moisture sensors and meters to determine the damage to your building materials and contents. Once we decide where the moisture went and what got wet, we can formulate a plan to remove the water and residual moisture to prevent mold growth.

We can conduct the following to remove moisture from your contents and building materials rapidly

• Water Extraction Services
• Applied Structural Drying (ASD)
• Water Cleanups
• Water Damage Debris Removal
• Removal of Carpet and Pad
• Restorative Carpet Cleaning

The first thing we do after the inspection phase after we stop water from leaking out of the source is to use an extractor to remove moisture from your flooring materials. Once we pull out as much liquid H2O from your home as possible, we can set up a combination of air movers and dehumidifiers to remove water from the air and your building materials.

If your air conditioner ever starts to spill water into your house, call SERVPRO of Patchogue at (631) 924-1801.

SERVPRO Mitigates Selden Water Damage Scientifically

6/12/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO's air movers pair with dehumidifiers to mitigate water damage in Selden homes and businesses.

Using Air Currents to Swiftly Remove Water Vapor and Dry Out Your House in Selden

Feeling a cool breeze on your skin during the hottest summer days in Selden can be very refreshing. That cooling sensation comes from the evaporation of sweat. When no breeze passes over your skin, you no longer feel the coolness of evaporation taking place.

Within your Selden residence, water removal techniques use similar principles. We use air movers to create air currents, or breezes, inside your house. These steadily pull moisture off the surfaces throughout your house, wherever things have gotten damp. This excess moisture can happen because a tub overflowed, a sink dripped down through the floor and penetrated the ceiling downstairs, or a pipe broke.

The position of these air movers is just as important as the strength of the current they create. Just like if you blow directly on your arm on a hot day and it barely feels like it is cooler, pointing an air mover so that its air currents directly hit the area we want to dry does very little of what we want it to do. Instead, pointing the air movers in a position that causes the air currents to hit the damp area at an angle produces the desired effect. 

This positioning of our air movers also means that the air stays in contact with the surface longer. Pulling the water out of damp materials means moisture ends up in the air. Instead of letting it continue floating around inside your residence, SERVPRO places desiccant machines downwind of the bounced-off air. While we do not put these directly in the way, we put them in places where the air passes through at the most efficient rate.

We also use air scrubbers to remove dust and other contaminants in the air your family breathes. These machines are crucial to keeping the air clean while we work inside your home. Removing water damage sometimes means removing damaged materials. After we pull these items out (drywall, carpet, saturated furniture), our air movers can reach into areas that otherwise might remain unreachable.

Sometimes, we do not need to remove the materials. For instance, we can attach an air mover to the edge of a carpet slightly lifted off the ground and force air underneath. This process, called floating a carpet, dries the carpeting evenly and thoroughly. We must handle the carpet gently and use the clips correctly to achieve the most efficient results possible.

SERVPRO of Patchogue helps families in Coram when they need water removal services to dry out their homes or personal belongings. Call us at (631) 924-1801 when you need fast, professional service.

How Do I Fix Water-Damaged Drywall in My Patchogue Home?

4/27/2022 (Permalink)

When your home is facing drywall issues due to recent water damage, it’s time to bring the experts in. Contact SERVPRO to assess and remediate.

Our Professionals and Contractors can Work to Offer Efficient Solutions to Dry and Repair Damaged Areas of Your Home After a Water Loss

In many ways, drywall is one of the most sensitive materials in your Patchogue home after a water loss incident. While water can collect on surfaces like the flooring, many of these materials have lower permeance, so they are not as absorbent as porous materials like sheet-rock. After a water emergency, drywall can immediately begin absorbing migrating water and wicking this moisture up the surface to damage a considerable portion of the wall.

While we have qualified technicians and contractors to offer water damage repair to Patchogue home and businesses, we first must assess the spread and severity of this loss incident. To do this, we dispatch our project manager and crew chief to walk through the property and catalog damages, note pre-existing conditions, and assess the structural integrity of exposed materials like the drywall. Because these wall materials can become irreparably damaged and as little as 24 hours, it is often the most cost-effective to discard damaged materials and replace them.

What Must Happen Before Reinstalling Drywall?

Because it is often more cost-effective to reinstall drywall instead of drying this material, we must follow a specific set of steps to make the process as efficient as possible. In every scenario where reconstruction is necessary, careful and calculated controlled demolition starts the entire sequence. With drywall, it is often possible to create a dryline where moisture damage stops to protect the upper portion of the wall and reduce material costs for the replacement. Also, other vital steps must take place, including: 

• Drying the structural cavities
• Assessing the condition of structural framing
• Applying antimicrobial solutions
• Preparing the area for material installation

Whether your property needs reconstruction or not after a water loss incident, our SERVPRO of Patchogue team can help by calling (631) 924-1801.

Some Steps to Effective Water Damage Remediation in Coram

3/24/2022 (Permalink)

If water damage situations occur in your home, your best recourse is to contact SERVPRO. We make it "Like it never even happened."

Proper Water Damage Techniques Keeps Homes in Coram from Experiencing Microbial Infestations

Although they exist everywhere, including the houses in Coram, microbes generally do not cause problems for us. However, this is because the conditions we find most comfortable to live in do not provide these microbes with a very hospitable environment. They prefer to live in dark, stagnant, damp locations on or near a food source, in particular, cellulose.

While a large percentage of a house contains cellulose, until your home in Coram sustains water damage, its normal arid conditions inhibit the growth of microbes. A tiny leak that only drips intermittently can ruin the balance that keeps microbial populations at harmless levels. 

At SERVPRO, we do our best to make things inside your home comfortable for your family. This can include reducing the humidity levels back to normal, eliminating stains, and other measures to counter the damage left behind by water. As your home becomes more comfortable for your family, its interior environment becomes steadily less favorable to microbes.

When our infrared cameras detect moisture hidden in walls and other places, we use air movers and fans to force this moisture to travel to the surface where it can evaporate. Our desiccant machines extract the water from the air, continually lowering the humidity levels bit by bit. At the same time, our air scrubbers remove spores, dust, and microbes from the air.

Sometimes, carpets get soaked by clean water. If we can remove the water and dry the carpeting before microbes take advantage of the situation, we can keep their population from exploding. Controlling microbes' growth keeps related problems at bay. These range from odors to deteriorating materials to stains on clothing. 

Thus, our technicians must understand how to float a carpet correctly. Improper use of the air mover used in doing this can cause damage to the carpet, the padding, or the floor to occur. While this damage might not come directly from the air mover itself, allowing dampness to remain can affect subflooring materials and lead to warping, which can cause uneven wearing of the carpet later.

These machines and other devices make it possible to protect your home from many types of secondary water damage, including microbial-related harm. Prevention generally costs less over time and provides many benefits to your family. Instead of waiting for problems to start, we can work with you to prevent them.

SERVPRO of Patchogue's specialists can help protect your Selden or Centereach home from microbial infestations. We also serve residents in Farmingville and Bellport when their houses need mitigation of water damage. Call us at (631) 924-1801 for experts who understand the necessary methods.

Why Is Quick Water Removal from Patchogue Basements Necessary?

2/25/2022 (Permalink)

You need expert assistance for any level of flood damage in your home. Call SERVPRO today for help.

Flooding and Water Damage in the Basement of Patchogue Homes Must be Addressed as Fast as Possible.  

No matter how water damage incidents affect areas of your home, mitigation and restoration services must get started as soon as possible. We are committed to arriving at damaged homes quickly with the appropriate tools to help, and we have the experience and industry-leading mitigation equipment to manage situations like:

• Water heater bursts
• Washing machine malfunctions
• Pipe bursts
• Floodwater

How Did the Damage Happen?

Our professionals must determine how the need for water restoration in Patchogue homes occurred. Plumbing issues, for example, might require the main service to the house getting shut off so that repairs can take place and continued water damage does not happen.

What Will it Take to Remove Standing Water? 

In most cases, our Green Fleet arrives at area homes suffering water damage with the appropriate tools to mitigate loss. This means that these production vehicles are stocked with powerful extraction devices and drying tools. With the basement level, it is often necessary to utilize equipment like high-pressure pumps to meet the longer-distance demands of discharging water from a lower elevation.

Are Repairs Needed? 

Water damage repairs will not always be needed when basement levels in local homes become damaged by water. Because we have a contractor license, when plumbing repairs or structural build back is necessary, we can complete these needs without secondary subcontractors. We carefully evaluate the condition of the property and its structural elements to decide if reconstruction is beneficial.

The basement is one of the most common areas for water and flood damage to exist. While many consider this a target for flooding, this area is as easily damaged by appliance failure and plumbing bursts. Our SERVPRO of Patchogue team responds quickly with extraction and drying tools to regulate these threats and protect your property. Give us a call today at (631) 924-1801.

Professional Water Mitigation Gets Results in Coram

1/28/2022 (Permalink)

When water damage affects your home, effective water removal and cleaning are necessary. Contact our certified SERVPRO technicians 24/7.

Water Mitigation with SERVPRO Saves Coram Residents Time and Money

All water-related incidents call for mitigation measures. The faster our SERVPRO team can get in and get started, the easier it is to lessen downtime, damage, and overall costs for your project. Our team works quickly while leaving no stone unturned to halt water migration, begin drying protocols, and ensure no moisture gets left behind. There is a reason why you can trust us to get the job done right the first time. We’re Faster to Any Size Disaster and always strive to bring your interior back to its pre-water emergency condition.

Prompt Mitigation is Vital to Water Cleanup

SERVPRO’s water mitigation in Coram can save time and money, from basement flooding to water spills in bathrooms or kitchens. We begin water removal services almost immediately, and depending on the level of standing water, we may use:

• Wet/dry vacuums
• Submersible pumps
• Truck-mounted extractors
• Weighted extractors, or rovers
• Carpet/light wands

SERVPRO’s Water Restoration Process

We follow detailed protocols and proven methods for all emergency services water damage calls. Our process includes the following steps:

• Initial contact
• Thorough assessment
• Water removal services
• Drying measures
• Cleaning, sanitizing, and deodorizing
• Restoration with controlled demolition

We Work with Your Insurance Provider!

It is common for homeowners to worry about everything covered under their insurance policy. We go the extra mile to work with your insurance company to have less stress on your shoulders during the project. Under most circumstances, a standard home coverage plan will include water mitigation as long as the event is sudden and accidental. 

Even if you have burst pipes in the middle of the night, SERVPRO of Patchogue mobilizes fast to begin water mitigation services within hours of your call. Reach us by dialing (631) 924-1801! You can also request help online by clicking here.

Can SERVPRO Help Patchogue Residents with Water Restoration?

10/11/2021 (Permalink)

Moisture and plumbing leaks required controlled demolition from our skilled SERVPRO techs to mitigate the water damage in this Patchogue residence

SERVPRO Offers Premium Water Restoration Service to Patchogue Property Owners

No matter how small, water damage is never good news for any property owner, and it can cause significant damage if neglected. You need professionals like SERVPRO to help you with the water restoration of your Patchogue property to prevent it from turning into a full-blown disaster. We have the right equipment, training, and technical knowledge to help you restore your property “Like it never even happened.”

SERVPRO technicians use their knowledge of building and material science during the water restoration of your Patchogue home to figure out a restoration plan that is quick and effective. SERVPRO restorers establish a drying plan based on the particular needs and challenges, rather than simply placing the drying equipment and hoping for the best. One of the most important aspects of employing a targeted approach is understanding how water interacts with the building materials.

How does Moisture Interact with Building Material During the Water Cleanup of Your Patchogue Home?

The two ways in which water enters the structural material of your Patchogue property are-

• Absorption of water that is in direct contact with the materials
• Absorption of excess moisture that is present in the air (vapor)

It is not necessary to have standing water in contact with the materials to damage them. The excess moisture level of the air can be good enough to drive moisture into the drier materials and contents. Hence, SERVPRO technicians prioritize the air's dehumidification and water removal during the water damage restoration process.

By understanding how moisture moves, SERVPRO restorers can make sense of the pace of drying efforts and how they can potentially speed up the drying of certain materials.

Call SERVPRO of Patchogue at (631) 924-1801; our technicians are available on call 24/7.   

How SERVPRO Restorers Monitor the Water Damage Restoration to your Coram Home?

8/25/2021 (Permalink)

Water loss events can damage personal belongings. SERVPRO is trained for complete water damage restoration.

Water Damage Restoration of Your Coram Home Happens Fast With SERVPRO

Successful water damage restoration of your Coram home needs meticulous planning andcareful execution of the plan. SERVPRO technicians use some of the most advanced tools to track the progress of the restoration process.

SERVPRO techs perform daily monitoring of the water damage restoration of your Coram home to determine the effectiveness of the restoration strategy. Some of the tasks they can perform include:

• Identify and document atmospheric readings.
• Determine the efficacy of various equipment, including dehumidifiers and air movers
• Determine the effectiveness of the drying process and judge whether drying goals are met
• Make adjustments to the measures taken according to the need
• Brief you, the homeowner, about the progress and any adjustments made

How do SERVPRO Techs Determine the Effectiveness of the Drying Process During Water Cleanup from Coram Homes?

Different components of your Coram home dry at different rates during water damage restoration. SERVPRO techs determine the effectiveness of the drying strategy by concluding whether wet materials are losing water and making progress toward predetermined drying goals. We use monitoring equipment such as thermo-hygrometers and infrared cameras to monitor the moisture content of various surfaces.

Although the drying times of different water-damaged materials in your home can significantly vary due to multiple factors, SERVPRO techs generally follow tentative timepoints as a reference. For instance, Carpets, drywall, fiberglass insulation shows progress within 24 hours, while concrete subfloor and hardwood flooring might take significantly longer.

Call SERVPRO of Patchogue at (631) 924-1801; our experts are available 24/7.

How Professionals Dry Water from Hidden Wall Cavities in Patchogue

6/24/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO knows how to locate and remove hidden moisture in every nook and cranny of your home.

Removing Water Damage from Wall Cavities in Patchogue Homes

Many homeowners do not realize how far-reaching water damage effects can be in their Patchogue residence until professional restoration specialists can show them. Unfortunately, many of these same homeowners mistakenly believe that their preliminary drying efforts have removed the threat, but this is not always the case. Water can spread into wall cavities, ceiling spaces, and beneath the flooring in many situations, where it is impossible to notice without sophisticated moisture detection tools.

Knowing how widespread these effects can be for water damage in your Patchogue home, our SERVPRO team can respond fast to these emergencies. Once we have identified the source of this damage, we can use these moisture reading tools to determine moisture pockets and dampness in the walls and areas where accessibility is an issue. Our mitigation solutions can address saturation and standing water from the time that our team arrives. Still, we must know where these secondary effects exist to direct our equipment to resolve these situations.

Equipment for Water Damage Restoration

Once moisture detection equipment has determined the location of these pockets of dampness and saturation in wall cavities and other challenging areas to reach, we get to work on reaching these effects. While air movers and dehumidifier units can address much of the water and moisture content within the affected areas of your property, we also have specialized machines designed to reach wall cavities and ceiling spaces, such as our Injecti-Dry system.

With a minimalistic approach, we can inject hoses into this space between drywall and wood framing to force heated air into this region of the house. By running the dehumidifiers through this process, the units can pick up on added vapor in the environment when the Injecti-Dry system evaporates moisture and dampness.

We understand that drying out this portion of your home is just a small piece of the equation to restore any property after a water damage incident fully, but addressing these concerns can help to prevent hazards like mold growth from occurring. Trust our SERVPRO of Patchogue professionals to make water damage effects “Like it never even happened.” Give us a call today at (631) 924-1801.

Patchogue Homeowners Rely on SERVPRO for Water Damage Mitigation

5/27/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO dries and cleans your Patchogue house after water-damaging events--We use advanced equipment like ultrasonic cleaning

Drying and Cleaning Your Water Damaged Patchogue Home

With the many ways that water damage incidents can occur in your Patchogue home, it might not always be easy to identify the source or the severity of the situation. While many homeowners believe that they can address damages like these on their own, many fail to realize the full extent of the problem or lack the specialized equipment necessary to manage it completely. Our professionals have advanced recovery tools and mitigation equipment to get working on returning your property to preloss condition as soon as we arrive at your damaged residence.

With the many layers of water damage in Patchogue that could exist beginning with the incident source, you need to understand the full extent of the damage as quickly as possible. The job is not completed once the visible water has been removed. Our SERVPRO technicians can identify these moisture pockets and have the specialized equipment to address drying exposed elements and materials thoroughly.

Drying is one of the most critical elements of water damage recovery, and our SERVPRO professionals can work to address these concerns quickly. We install our high-velocity air movers and dehumidifiers when we recognize the most substantially affected areas of the house. With the efficiency of these systems and our large number of units, we can work to quickly remove all excess moisture and saturation from broad areas in a short period.

Cleaning is a vital component of returning a property to its original condition. While much of the work that we do hinges on preserving and protecting installed construction materials, these surfaces, flooring, and others affected portions of your property require advanced cleaning techniques to look their best after an incident. Our IICRC-Certified technicians can arrive with carpet and upholstery cleaning equipment, as well as OSHA-approved cleaning agents and equipment to begin restoring the look and function of your home once mitigation steps have been completed. Our ultrasonic cleaning system, utilizing full tank immersion, can safely clean fragile possessions.

While there are many steps to restoring your home after any water damage incident, it is often not something that a homeowner can do independently. Our SERVPRO of Patchogue rapid response team has the experience and the equipment to make water damage effects “Like it never even happened.” Give us a call anytime at (631) 924-1801.

When Water Damage Affects Your Coram Home—Call SERVPRO

5/11/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO Green Fleet at the Water Damaged Home in Coram--We're Faster To Any Size Disaster

SERVPRO Offers Water Removal Services for Coram Area Properties

Coram homeowners can experience a variety of damaging water events to their homes. Some are of external nature, like storms, rising tidal surges, and driving rain that breaches a roof or window.

Water damage to Coram homes typically occurs from an internal breakdown of an appliance or infrastructure failure. SERVPRO understands that most damage restoration is not large spills, and with a swift arrival and cleanup, the water damage mitigation is successful. That is why our slogan--We're Faster To Any Size Disaster--is much more than just a tagline. However, when large volumes of clean water flow unabated within a home, the skills and equipment of SERVPRO technicians are needed the most.

Emergency Services Water Damage

• Burst pipes
• Ceiling leaks
• Basement flooding cleanup

Our Coram customers can expect a speedy assessment and scope of the water damage--whether a broken drain hose from a washing machine or a split PEX line running through the attic crawl space. We inspect and promise our 1-4-8 culture of responding to your call for assistance within one hour, arrive to inspect, and upon approval, begin the water removal within 4 hours, and provide a written estimate within 8 hours. A complicated water emergency means that we can also work with you and your insurance adjuster to simplify the claims paperwork and establish a budget and schedule timelines for completion.

Contact SERVPRO of Patchogue to restore your water damaged property to its preloss condition, “Like it never even happened.” (631) 924-1804

What Parts of a Property Are Affected by Water Intrusion in Patchogue?

4/15/2021 (Permalink)

After water damages your upholstered favorite chair in your Patchogue home, call SERVPRO for professional water damage restoration

Water Restoration by SERVPRO of Patchogue Covers Both Belongings and Structural Repairs

When water contacts draperies or upholstery in the home, it can lead to further damage. Some of the additional damages that can be associated with water intrusion are dye bleeding, which can spread from one material to others in the home; a wet upholstery can bleed into carpets causing further staining.

SERVPRO Helps Residents with:

• Water clean up
• Sewage cleanup
• Water damage remediation

Prepping a room correctly before water restoration in your Patchogue home can be important when aiming to mitigate loss. Most cleaning and drying machinery create ventilation or add moisture. Masking wooden furnishings or covering decking before introducing chemical solvents can prevent damages from spreading from one area to another.

• Poly drop cloths are placed on adjacent materials to avoid inadvertently dripping solvents or dirty water.
• Wooden furniture legs are wrapped in absorbent paper to prevent bleeding from fabrics affected by stained wood.
• Upholstery cleaning machines are stationed on top of the protective cloth to avoid solvent dripping or spraying onto unaffected areas.

Prepping a workspace is essential to effective restoration. Contact SERVPRO of Patchogue for water restoration at (631) 924-1801.

Celebrate in Patchogue with Holiday Party Time at Off Key Tiki

12/14/2020 (Permalink)

Don'y let water damage put a damper on your holiday cheer. Call SERVPRO for fast water mitigation services so you may be happy year round.

Patchogue Residents – Holiday Party Time is Happening this December at Off Key Tiki

The South Beach Bistro and Off Key Tiki would like to bring the party to the masses this holiday season. Taking place every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday throughout December, it is your time to cozy up and party. This event only allows a maximum of 50 people per evening, so be sure to book in advance. There is also a special where you can receive $100 off your party of 25 or more people, including an open bar package. 

• Date: Friday, December 18th, 2020 (and recurring on specific nights in December)
• Time: 6 pm to Midnight
• Location: Off Key Tiki at South Beach Bistro – 31 Baker Place, Patchogue, NY
• Cost: $17.95 per person - plus tax and gratuity, special 25+ person package discount of $100

The time is here to spread lots of holiday cheer! Our team here at SERVPRO of Patchogue is happy to support all local businesses and residents. Should you have any water damage in your home, we are available for prompt, reliable restoration services. Call us at (631) 924-1801, and we can send out our Green Fleet as soon as possible to begin the cleanup process.

Patchogue Reasserts Its Identity As a Premier South Shore Long Island Seaside Destination

11/14/2020 (Permalink)

When Patchogue property owners need water damage mitigation--they turn to SERVPRO

Recently Earning the Distinction as One of Four "Great Neighborhoods" by the American Planning Association

A Town with Continual New Incarnations, Patchogue Invites Residents and Visitors to Enjoy the Recharged Energy Seen in Housing, Culture, Food, and Recreation

Many of the towns and hamlets throughout Long Island have long and complicated histories. The Village of Patchogue is part of the town of Brookhaven and was not incorporated as its own entity until 1868. Nevertheless, the area has several centuries of tales to tell.

Who Made the Initial Purchase of the Land that Includes Patchogue?

Governor Winthrop of Connecticut purchased the land in 1664 from Indigenous people known as the Patchogue. The land primarily lay unused until the mid-18th century when parcels were sold to at least three individuals. Humphrey Avery of New London, Connecticut, one of the landowners, sold off his holdings in a lottery in 1756. He raised a substantial quantity of cash by offering 8000 lottery tickets and receiving payment from the winners.

What Types of Industry Were Successful in Patchogue During Industrialization?

As is the case with many areas near the coast on Long Island, Patchogue hosted a number of mills using the water power from creeks and streams emptying into what is now known as Patchogue Harbor. Over the years, the items made broadened in variety. Goods produced included:

• Lumber
• Paper
• Twine
• Woolens
• Crinoline
• Lace
• Linens
• Steel tapes

Shipbuilding was an important industry in the mid-1800s. Interestingly, the steel tape manufacturer continues, approaching 150 years of producing long surveyors' tape measures and other instruments in Patchogue.

How Did Extensions of Rail Lines from New York City Affect Patchogue?

Patchogue's industrial areas began welcoming city denizens on holiday after the final spikes of the extension of the South Side Railroad tracks from Sayville to the west were driven home. After 1869 entrepreneurs built hotels and longer-term rentals to offer those New York City residents who could afford the fare and the lodging expense to escape the urban summer heat. Patchogue was a desirable locale for summer visitors for the next sixty years. Fleeing the teeming city streets for the seaside and country life was an aspiration of many.  Patchogue's downtown area exploded with local commercial buildings to meet the needs of the growing seasonal businesses and vacationers, including:

• Manufacturing and mill offices
• Banks
• Shops and restaurants catering to the summer crowds

How Did the Fall of the Stock Market and the Rise of the Car Affect Patchogue?

More than a half-century after the development of Patchogue as a tourist destination came the stock market crash in 1929. Many long-time seasonal residents lost fortunes and were unable to continue to indulge in a trip to the seaside towns of Long Island, including Patchogue. Simultaneously, the travel to Long Island by personal vehicles rather than exclusively by rail increased. Patchogue's location as a rail stop became less influential in attracting visitors. Faced with the potential of a significant contraction in the previous income stream, Patchogue's business leaders focused on other ways to regain traction.

How Did Patchogue Respond to the Changes of the Mid-20th Century?

The spotlight turned more intently on the unique shops and dining options. Day trips to Patchogue became a commercial lifesaver breathing new life into the town and area. This tradition continued after the end of World War II and into the fifties. Changes in marketing that affected other downtown areas in the 1960s hit hard in Patchogue, shutting local retails establishments as shoppers nationwide began traveling to regional malls and big-box retailers. The next thirty years were a sad spiral into irrelevance for the Village.

Could Patchogue Arise Again?

The end of the millennium saw a reforging of business and government entity connections to rebuild Patchogue's fortunes. Since 2000, millions in governmental and private dollars invested created:

• A residential housing boom, especially apartments, townhouses, and condos -- including affordable units
• A connected infusion of cash from the construction and the increase in people living and working in Patchogue center
• An inviting destination to make visitors from a broad area outside the Villiage excited to travel to Patchogue again, including:
  • Ferries to Fire Island
  • The revitalized Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts and other entertainment venues
  • Delicious food and refreshing drink purveyors
  • Specialty shops
  • Walking tours
  • Sports activities such as bow shooting and bowling
  • Historical sites

Who Can Provide the Answer for Patchogue Residents Suffering from Water-Related Property Loss?

Take heart at the repeated turning of the page to a new chapter in Patchogue. As you seek assistance for a new or chronic water damage problem, know our services can return you home to its former condition. Just as our town can reemerge to take on the challenges of the 21st century, a crew of highly-trained and well-equipped water mitigation and remediation specialists can make your wet dwelling "Like it never even happened."

Does Evidence of Long-Standing Water Harm Reduce the Probability of a Successful Outcome?

When investigating recent water damage, repair of Patchogue homes' preexisting moisture-related harm adds to the recovery agenda. Water damage hides in cavities or infrequently used spaces in a home. Older and historic homes like those in our Village can contain recesses and confined spaces that prevent the damage's casual discovery. SERVPRO managers and crews are unbowed when secondary damage or unusual circumstances arise, such as:

• Hidden mold growth in building cavities
• The weakening of structural components from long-term water incursion
• The presence of hazardous materials such as asbestos or lead-painted materials

What Happens When Complications Arise?

Dealing with a straightforward water damage repair situation makes a water damage repair job easier, but our SERVPRO team thrives on challenges. Our workers are certified to remediate mold and biohazards, such as lead and asbestos. We manage and remove these dangerous substances to ensure your home is safe for you and your loved ones. If structural issues are evident, we arrange for the appropriate inspections, interventions, and rebuilding to return your home to a clean, dry, and sound condition.

Have confidence in the ability of SERVPRO of Patchogue to resolve even long-standing water damage issues. We're Faster To Any Size Disaster --  call (631) 924-1801.

A Loose Pipe Connection Caused Water Damage in My Home. How Can I Restore the Affected Areas?

9/5/2020 (Permalink)

When you wait too long before calling SERVPRO after discovering a water leak, the damage can escalate. Call us in Patchoque, we can help.

Contact SERVPRO Technicians in Patchogue to Perform Water Damage Restoration in Your Home.

A water leak in a confined space like a crawl space is a sign of a severe upcoming problem. The slightest amount of water in your crawl space should be investigated due to the significant consequences it may cause to your Patchogue property. However, if you engage with professional restorers within 48 hours, we can mitigate the damage.

Why should I engage with professionals that fast?

Water and moisture continue ruining a home the longer they remain in it. Therefore, it is essential to contact SERVPRO as soon as you can to perform water damage restoration in your Patchogue home. Our team can use effective water restoration techniques to prevent additional damage.

How do I know there is water damage to my property?

Do not wait until you see mold under your carpet or smell a damp odor in your property. The following subtle indications should ring a concern.

• Increased monthly water bill
• Switch off all your faucets and listen if there are any sounds of running water.
• Check if your water meter is ticking over even after switching off all taps.
• Look for any overflows in or outside your property.

The faster you repair a leak, the less damage that can occur in your property. Materials like drywall and flooring can weaken if they remain exposed to water for lengthy periods. It can be challenging to locate the source of the moisture in confined areas.

At SERVPRO, we have excellent equipment and tools that help us get access even into confined areas. We look out for structural hazards before we proceed with water damage mitigation and restoration. Our technicians can use inspection cameras (Borescopes) to check for leaks and contamination in your crawl space or other difficult to access areas.

How can you dry my home?

The drying process is essential in water damage restoration. We speed up the process by using our advanced equipment. We can use desiccant dehumidifiers to dry the area. The machine produces the driest air with low vapor pressure to increase the evaporation rate. Desiccant dehumidifiers are the most suitable drying equipment to use when the temperature in affected areas is below 60°F.

A water intrusion incident in your property can affect your family’s health and cause severe damage to your property. Contact SERVPRO of Patchogue at (631) 924-1801 to restore your residence to the preloss state. We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.

How Should I Prepare for Water Damage Restoration in Patchogue?

8/8/2020 (Permalink)

We're Faster To Any Size Disaster--Our Customers Welcome Our Rapid Water Mitigation to Rescue Their Patchogue Homes

Count on Clear Communication and Fast Professional Work from the SERVPRO Team When Water Damage Needs Restoration in Patchogue

We know our customers will experience a steep learning curve if this is the first time they confront substantial water damage at their Patchogue residence. In addition to stress caused by the broken appliance or burst plumbing is anxiety about what awaits you and your family during the restoration process. Sometimes the cure might seem more disturbing than the water loss itself. We are here to calm those fears.

What Are the Characteristics of a High-Quality Water Disaster Recovery Company?

When your home suffers water damage, restoration sourced from Patchogue experts is optimal. The best results come when the company chosen is licensed and certified, local, and committed to our community. You are assured that:

• Crews, equipment, and products needed for the project are close by, reducing response time
• Communication with managers and even owners of the company is easy to accomplish for questions and concerns
• Checking company references with local business organizations, friends, family, co-workers, and neighbors is possible
• Issues that might crop up in the future regarding the project or other losses can be discussed and managed in a straightforward manner
• A local company is proud of its reputation and invests in training and equipment to build and improve its services for the community

What Kinds of Training and Equipment Improves Restoration Outcomes?

The SERVPRO team bases exemplary service on the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) training managers and technicians mastered in preparation for your job. As an international standard-setting organization, the IICRC is in the vanguard of water damage restoration strategies, including hands-on use of the innovative equipment that efficiently manages unwanted water. Our certified employees can share with you the scientifically-based reasons for and implementation of restoration best practices.

How Do Restoration Professionals Establish a Workspace that Limits Hazards?

When we arrive, an experienced project manager completes a safety assessment. This step identifies issues that could cause injury or worse for our customers or workers. We put in place controls that shield individuals from harm during restoration, essential for the  health and well-being of you and your loved ones and our employees:

Electrical hazards

• We wrap up and confine cords and lines that could tangle and spark
• We turn off electricity in areas we cannot control until the water evacuates to avoid shock or electrocution

Structural hazards

• We identify supporting structures weakened or broken because of water pressure or saturation -- adding braces to mitigate further risks or taping off the affected sections of your home.
• We check for water collected in cavities, especially overheard or in walls, threatening collapse -- using controlled demolition techniques like punching weep holes in ceilings or making flood cuts in walls to release water and facilitate drying efforts.

Contamination issues

We categorize the water depending on what dirt, chemicals, or infectious waste mixed into the fluids -- determining what types of personal protective equipment (PPE) our crews need to wear, whether we need to construct containment work areas to limit spread, and if the extracted water will require containment and disposal as hazardous waste.

What Data Do Restoration Professionals Gather to Plan and Monitor Progress?

Project managers walk through your home, observing the damage they can see and planning strategies to discover whether and where water migrated into unseen spaces. Baseline moisture level data is vital for determining and monitoring the progress toward drying goals.

• Job scoping to determine the extent of the water damage:
• Visual inspection
• Testing with moisture detectors, moisture meters, and infrared imaging for hidden and trapped water -- moisture levels of similar materials are recorded for comparison purposes.

When the Job Plan Is Complete, What Can I Expect the Restoration Technicians to Do?

We review the restoration game plan with you and make sure your insurance company is also in the loop. The signature green service vehicles open their doors, and the equipment rolls off for action.

Emergency services

• Water pumping and extraction -- submersible pumps take care of water deeper than two inches while truck-mounted and portable extractors suction up the remaining fluids.
• Controlled demolition to release trapped water -- data gathered earlier pinpoints places the water collected in cavities, and we cut or drill holes or remove sections of building materials to gain access to the water.
• Cleaning and disinfection -- surfaces receive a thorough cleaning and then broadcast disinfection with EPA-registered products.
• Structural drying -- the moisture levels graphed earlier inform our Applied Structural Drying (ASD) technicians in positioning air movers, heaters, and dehumidifiers to facilitate evaporation and remove the water vapor produced for appropriate disposal.

You need an ally when water damages your home. SERVPRO of Patchogue is there every step of the way, providing exemplary restoration services while answering your questions and concerns. We answer your call to (631) 924-1801 24/7 because water does not wait.

Where Do I get Emergency Water Removal Service for my Flooded Coram House?

7/25/2020 (Permalink)

Since your house is one of your best investments, SERVPRO of Patchogue is always ready to come to your rescue.

SERVPRO Gets Rid of Water From Properties in Coram.

Have you ever experienced flooding in your entire Coram house from a burst pipe or natural floods? Water removal from a house is difficult for most people due to a lack of know-how or the necessary equipment.

Letting flood water stand for long in your house poses health risks and damage to property. As a result, you end up spending more money to bring the situation back to normal. As such, you need to hire the services of water removal professionals to mitigate the problem.

Why do you need water removal professionals for the job?

Extraction of excess water from a house needs trained personnel and special equipment. SERVPRO water removal Coram professionals are highly trained for the job. They operate around the clock to urgently respond to your water problem. Armed with all the necessary equipment, the team ensures all traces of water are removed professionally. And this is regardless of the amount of water in the house.

How do professionals remove water from a flooded house?

Once our SERVPRO experts arrive at your house, they assess the situation to come up with an action plan. If the level of water is too high, our experts have state-of-the-art submersible pumps and truck-mounted units to suction water faster. They also use infrared cameras to help detect water in inaccessible areas. The water is then vacuumed to ascertain that no traces are left.

What else can water removal professionals do after draining excess water?

After removing all visible traces of water from your house, the job is not yet complete. The floor, carpets, furniture, and other things in the house may still contain moisture. The experts use more sophisticated pieces of equipment to dry out the moisture in them.

Equipment used by our team of experts

·         Extractors
·         Dehumidifiers
·         Moisture sensors
·         Moisture meters
·         Thermo hygrometers

Are you worried about how to remove water from your flooded house in Coram?

Since your house is one of your best investments, SERVPRO of Patchogue is always ready to come to your rescue. Our professionals are on standby 24/7 to provide emergency water removal services. Call us at (631) 924-1801 for the fastest and efficient water removal.

Some Warning Signs of Water Damage Issues in Patchogue

3/9/2020 (Permalink)

Dealing with water damage in your home can be quite stressful. Contact SERVPRO for effective remediation services and help during this time.

Handling Water Damage in Your Patchogue Residence Quickly can Prevent Costly Repairs

Every homeowner dreads water damage because of the high cost of restoration. Additionally, water can completely ruin some irreplaceable items like old family photos, books, and other items with sentimental value. Water and moisture can also jeopardize the structural integrity of your house.

Water can mainly affect wooden components like walls, floors, wooden furniture, and ceilings. When facing water damage in your Patchogue residence, you can contact the technicians at SERVPRO to begin the mitigation and restoration process immediately. If you do not handle water damage properly, water can cause severe damage to the structures and contents of your home, and the destruction worsens over time. Some factors that determine the cost of restoring water-damaged properties include:

• The severity of the water loss
• The building materials and personal possessions that water damaged affect the cost of restoration. If restorers only have to deal with moisture, the restoration cost can be lower.
• Size of the affected area
• It is costlier to restore a property if water affects a larger area.
• Additional restoration work

If water has affected drywall, you may need to replace it. Similarly, if mold had the chance to grow, restorers need to perform mold remediation. These additional issues can increase the cost of restoring your home.

It requires training, specialized equipment, and expertise to dry and restore water-damaged homes properly. Our team can take measures to protect your contents from further damage. Before beginning the water extraction process, we can move furniture and other valuable possessions from the affected area to minimize water absorption and damage.

Our team can remove the standing water using appropriate pumps. After we remove the standing water, the remnant is excess humidity, which can cause mold infestation. We have the tools required to eliminate the excess moisture. We can use air movers and axial fans to enhance air circulation.

We can also provide humidity control in affected areas to reduce moisture migration, microbial amplification, and potential secondary damage. This involves setting up and turning on dehumidifiers to reduce humidity levels within the affected areas.

Our SERVPRO team understands that dealing with a water intrusion incident can be stressful. We can handle all aspects of water damage restoration, from the initial inspection to cleaning, drying, and repairs. Our technicians can take the time to understand your concerns and address them all.

SERVPRO of Patchogue has the expertise required to restore your home correctly. Call us at (631) 924-1801 at any time for help. We’re Faster to Any Size Disaster.

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A Balanced Drying System Means Faster Water Removal and Reduced Damage to Your Patchogue Residence

2/6/2020 (Permalink)

Our experts are ready to help you restore your Patchogue home from water damage.

Removing Excess Moisture and Applying Drying Methods After a Water Damage Incident Takes Place In Your Patchogue Home

When a home in Patchogue becomes overly damp or wet, starting the mitigation process without delay. Every second that passes allows water to migrate into previously dry areas. However, SERVPRO’s technicians receive extensive training in mitigation and restoration science, ensuring that we take the proper approach and use the most efficient machines to protect your property. 

Using the correct setup ensures that the drying system used during your Patchogue home’s water removal job is balanced. This is vital to increasing the efficiency of the restorative work that follows. Removing water via pumps and extraction units increases the efficiency of our drying equipment, as well. To help cause moisture saturating carpets, walls, and furnishings to evaporate, we use air movers or box fans to increase the amount of air passing across surfaces. This air pulls moisture away from the surface, causing water deeper inside to move toward the outside of damp objects.

 When accidents happen inside a home or apartment, it sometimes becomes desirable to use the residence’s heating system. Increased temperatures increase the amount of moisture that air can hold. However, we often only need to do this in an enclosed area and not the entire residence. This is what we call a ‘closed’ drying system. 

We also use open drying systems, particularly when security issues are not a concern because it requires us to leave windows (and oftentimes doors) open. During the warmer months, this is a possibility that can reduce costs. Additionally, it is possible to use both and combine these systems for fast, efficient drying after water removal takes place.

Either of these systems must remain balanced, meaning that the moisture in the air is removed from it as rapidly as it evaporates into the air. The panels located on our desiccant machines help us ascertain this rate. If this rate decreases, the air becomes saturated with moisture, and damp objects stop drying. If the desiccant dehumidifiers work at a higher rate than necessary, the absence of excess moisture in the air results in a lowered efficiency. We either reduce the rate of desiccation, increase the heat and air currents, or a combination of both.

SERVPRO of Patchogue continually monitors this and other mitigation work to ensure that we finish restoring your Coram, Selden, or Bellport residence “Like it never even happened,” as quickly as possible. Call (631) 201-4813 for professional water removal experts. 

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Call Our Emergency Response Team In Selden When You Are Facing Water Damage

11/26/2019 (Permalink)

The water heater supply line burst and spewed water onto the concrete floor of this basement.

Things You Can Do Before Helps Arrives for Water Removal at Your Selden Home

SERVPRO technicians arrive quickly to clean up water damage after the initial phone call. Homeowners can take action against the water loss during the period between the time of the call and the arrival of the technicians.

Before water damage cleanup in a Selden home, it is helpful to pick up small items on the floor. The removal of decorative baskets, magazines, children, and pet toys, and other objects makes the water extraction process go easier.

Safety First

SERVPRO technicians may advise that the electricity is turned off and do not test any electronics with possible water damage. The technicians can arrange for a professional to evaluate any devices, so there is no danger of electrical shock.

DIY Water Removal

If there are rags, towels, or mops available, use them to blot up the water. Avoid areas of the home; however, where slip and fall accidents on a wet floor have the potential to occur. A wet/dry vacuum can assist with water extraction until the technicians arrive on-site.

Special Attention to Wet Carpet

When the carpet is part of the water loss incident in a home, unless the water tests positive for contaminants or sewage, it can often dry in place. In cases where the carpet requires removal, homeowners should not attempt to lift it on their own. Technicians extract the water to make the carpet lighter to handle and cut it into strips for disposal.

Water from a Drenched Ceiling Hits the Furnishings Below

If the water came from above and damaged furnishings, it helps to prop up couch and chair cushions for drying. If there is standing water on any furnishings, wipe it away. In the event, stained wood furniture is coming into contact with wet carpeting, put foil between the legs and carpet to inhibit stain bleed into the carpet.

SERVPRO of Patchogue stands ready to help local homeowners with water damage cleanup and restoration. Call their emergency response team at (631) 201-4860, and they can make the water loss in the home. "Like it never even happened."

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Water Removal Selden – Support Begins the Moment you Call

11/12/2019 (Permalink)

Let SERVPRO walk you through the hard times of your Selden water damage.

We know how hard your Selden water damage will be, call us now.

The damage can be contained and minimized by removing water from your home or business as fast as possible. Clients should always attempt to stop the source of the water, if possible, and only if it is safe to do so. Avoid entering a building or area with water, whenever there is a suspicion of live electrical circuits, gas, or other noxious substances. Leave it to the experts to accurately assess the situation and take the appropriate precautions.

SERVPRO has been operating in Selden, providing water removal, storm damage recovery, and flood recovery services for many years. We participate in local community organizations. We are part of your community.

Support Begins as Soon as You Call

Our service begins as soon as you call our office. Our SERVPRO representatives handling the phones are trained to provide helpful tips to deal with many different situations. These tips may include how to remain safe until our team arrives. Also, when there is water removal needed, our representatives may discuss how to mitigate the damage. For example:

• Remove colored area carpets to reduce staining
• Move books and documents to a dry area
• Lift furniture and place blocks under the legs
• And many more depending on the situation

Fast Response to Water Removal Events

Clients can contact us on a 24/7 basis, and we aim to have a team respond to your location within four hours. We far exceed this objective. However, occasionally, the client may request a delay to our response time for many different reasons associated with the event. The first person on the scene is usually one of our crew chiefs. It is his or her job to assess the situation and call for appropriate equipment and staff to deal with the event.

Fast response and action to a water damage situation can significantly reduce the overall damage to your home or business. SERVPRO can deploy submersible pumps, water extractors, air movers, and dehumidifiers. The capacities of these units are tailored to your situation. Our objective is to return your home to its original condition as quickly as possible.

Call SERVPRO of Patchogue at (631) 201-4813 for 24/7 service. We proudly serve Coram, Centereach, Farmingville, and the surrounding areas. We're Faster To Any Size Disaster.

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We Specialize in Flooded Basement Cleanup & Restoration

11/11/2018 (Permalink)

This home's basement flooded due to heavy rains

A basement can flood at any time, although flooding most often occurs during heavy rainfall. Basements are inherently prone to flooding because they are the lowest level of a building and are normally built partly or entirely below ground level. There are a number of reasons why your basement could flood, including: 

• A blocked or failed sewer lateral pipe
• Heavy rain causes surface water to pool around your home
• Storm sewer backup
• Sanitary sewer backup
• Foundation drainage failure
• Water supply-line break or hot-water tank failure
• And many more

Have Questions about Basement Flooding?

Call Today - 631-924-1801

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

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

We are Flooded Basement Specialists:

• We are Available 24 hours/7 days per week
• We’re a Preferred Vendor to many National Insurance Companies
• We Bill The Insurance Directly – One Less Thing For You To Worry About
• Our Technicians are Highly-Trained  in Water Restoration Techniques
• We use s500 IICRC Restoration Standards
• Advanced Inspection and Extraction Equipment

Being Aware of What To Look For!

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In this photo which is from a residence that incurred a water damage, our technicians always need to know what types of materials are damaged. Here we can see drywall, paneling, concrete, wood studs and plywood, all soaked from the broken pipe.

We follow proper protocol to understand what materials should be cut out due to greater potential for mold growth (also contingent upon the length of time from the water damage and time when we get called in and arrive on site) versus what materials can be dried in place and salvaged.

Of course each situation is unique and protocol can change based on a variety of factors. This is why at SERVPRO of Patchogue we make sure that our technicians are properly trained to be ready for any situation.

Ceiling Collapse

11/1/2018 (Permalink)

When water damages happen they can present themselves in many different ways. Often times there are many different types of materials that get affected, requiring remediation. In this instance the water came from the floor above and caused severe damage to the room below.

As such, our crew must be prepared to address the various areas of damage in a logical order. Here we see contents affected by fallen drywall and saturated insulation which require additional removal.  Carpet and pad will also have to be addressed once the many contents are photographed, removed from the affected room and set aside for further evaluation by both the insured and insurance adjuster prior to disposal of anything. This is imperative to be certain that the insured gets the reimbursement pertaining to these items.

Potential Dangerous Situation

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Often times, as first responders to a water damage, we must be on guard to walk into a multitude of scenarios. We must remember to be very aware of any hazards that could cause danger to our crew members and the members of the household. Additionally, further damage could occur if proper measures aren’t taken.

In this picture we see water coming from through the floor joists from above. There are clearly exposed electrical wires that could cause problems if left unattended. Our crew members are trained to be on the lookout for various types of hazards and recommend other licensed trades when necessary. In this case we would cut power to the affected areas from the breaker box and perhaps recommend that a licensed electrician further evaluate the homes’ electrical system to ensure that no further damage will occur.

Worries of Winter Weather

10/15/2018 (Permalink)

Winter weather can bring about more issues than just slippery roads and a sidewalk to shovel. If you live where temperatures sink below freezing level, you are also at risk for frozen pipes and ice dams, which can create a major disaster at your home or property. 

Frozen Pipes

Frozen pipes are often those exposed to the cold weather, such as those outside your house, or in cold areas such as basements, attics, garages, or kitchen cabinets.

A frozen pipe can burst at the point where the ice blockage inside the pipe is located, but typically the rupture is cause by the backflow pressure between the water source and the blockage. A burst pipe can cause considerable damage to your property if not addressed quickly. 

To prevent pipes from freezing, here are a few steps you can take, according to The American Red Cross:

• Be sure to completely drain water from swimming pool and sprinkler lines, as well as outside hoses.
• Open kitchen cabinets to let warm air near the plumbing.
• When the weather is extremely cold, let water drip from faucets that may come from exposed pipes.
• Keep your heat set to the same temperature both day and night.

Ice Dams  

Ice dams can be a little-known, but major problem during the snowy season. They form when heated air melts roof snow downward into water dammed behind still-frozen ice. When the trapped water cannot safely flow or run into the gutter system, it can backflow under the roof's shingles and into the structure's interior areas, as well as causing gutters and shingles to move or fall. 

Icicles can be an initial sin of an ice dam, according to Travelers.com. To spot ice dams inside, "check for water stains or moisture in your attic or along exterior walls of your house. Water stains or moisture may be an indication that an ice dam has formed and water has penetrated the roof membrane."

Removing an ice dam as soon as it is found is vital to helping prevent damage to your property and can be done using heating cables, a roof shovel, or calcium chloride ice melter. 

If winter weather causes water damage to you or your insured's property, SERVPRO of Patchogue is always a call away, 24/7, ready to restore to preloss condition. 

We Are Faster To Your Long Island Water Damage

10/1/2018 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Patchogue provides 24 hour fire and water damage restoration service!

Flooding and water emergencies don’t wait for regular business hours and neither do we. SERVPRO of Patchogue provides emergency cleaning and restoration services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week—including all holidays.

Faster To Any Size Disaster

Flooding and water damage is very invasive. Water quickly spreads throughout your home and gets absorbed into floors, walls, furniture, and more.  SERVPRO of Patchogue arrives quickly and starts the water extraction process almost immediately. This immediate response helps to minimize the damage and the cleaning and restoration costs.

Need Emergency Service? Call Us 24/7 –         631-924-1801

Water Damage Timeline

Within Minutes

• Water quickly spreads throughout your property, saturating everything in its path.
• Water is absorbed into walls, floors, upholstery, and belongings.
• Furniture finishes may bleed, causing permanent staining on carpets.
• Photographs, books, and other paper goods start to swell and warp.

Hours 1 - 24:

• Drywall begins to swell and break down.
• Metal surfaces begin to tarnish.
• Furniture begins to swell and crack.
• Dyes and inks from cloth and paper goods spread and stain.
• A musty odor appears.

48 Hours to 1 Week:

• Mold and mildew may grow and spread.
• Doors, windows, and studs swell and warp.
• Metal begins to rust and corrode.
• Furniture warps and shows signs of mold.
• Paint begins to blister.
• Wood flooring swells and warps.
• Serious biohazard contamination is possible.

More Than 1 Week:

• Restoration time and cost increase dramatically; replacing contaminated materials and structural rebuilding may be extensive.
• Structural safety, mold growth, and biohazard contaminants pose serious risks to occupants.

About SERVPRO of Patchogue

SERVPRO of Patchogue 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.

Emergency Water Damage Tips

8/7/2018 (Permalink)

Act fast to save your belongings.

These tips are for clean water situations only:

• Shut off water source if possible
• Remove excess water by mopping and blotting
• Remove and prop up wet upholstery cushions for even drying
• Place aluminum foil or wood blocks under furniture legs
• Hang furs and leather goods separately at room temperature
• Remove Oriental or other colored rugs from wet carpeting
• Do not use a regular vacuum to remove water
• Do not turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet, and keep out of areas where ceilings are sagging from retained water
• Do not leave books, magazines or other colored items on wet carpeting

If you come across a situation in which you come across dirty water, you should not try to clean the water yourself.  You should call SERVPRO of Patchogue and have a professional help you out. 

24 Hour Emergency Water Damage Service

6/1/2018 (Permalink)

Fire & Water - Clean Up & Restoration

SERVPRO of Patchogue 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!  631-924-1801

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  Patchogue 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 Patchogue

SERVPRO of Patchogue www.SERVPROofpatchogue.com 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.