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What to Know About Insurance and Disasters | SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island
4/15/2024 (Permalink)
SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island is Here to Help® with your business' disaster recovery!
After a disaster hits, there’s a good chance you will be overwhelmed by a deluge of thoughts. The safety of your loved ones will likely be among your first thoughts immediately after something has blown through town, followed by how well your home made it through.
With so many pressing things to consider after a disaster, starting your insurance claim might be pretty far from your mind. While safety should always be your first priority, the faster you can get started on the actual recovery process, the faster you can get back to normal life.
Our team is ready to jump in and help you get on the road to recovery and everything that entails, day or night. We will take care of putting things back together so you can continue focusing on caring for everyone you love.
Start Fast, Document OftenOne of the most important parts of every recovery is timing. The faster you can start the process, regardless of the kind of disaster, the easier things will be. Make sure to keep yourself safe, though. Stay out of floodwaters as much as possible, avoid power lines or large trees that have come down and steer clear of areas still hot after a fire.
If you are sheltering at home or have evacuated, wait for an all-clear before venturing out. Check in with loved ones and those around you first thing so that any emergency needs can be cared for. Once you have a good feel for the well-being of others, call our SERVPRO® office. We will take as much information as possible over the phone in order to put a team together that will meet your unique needs.
While you wait on our professionals, walk your property and take as many photos as possible. If you do clean anything up, turn water off or take any other action ahead of our employees arriving, make sure you document what it was. Snap a photo and write down what the issue was and how you fixed it. Documentation will make your insurance claims process much easier.
Leave It to Our TeamWhen our team gets to your property, you can leave the rest of the process to them. The first priority will be securing your home from further damage and to keep the elements out while we work. While we take care of your roof and any broken windows, we will also help you start your insurance claim. All of our employees are trained not just to handle the physical aspects of a disaster, but also in meeting insurance expectations and standards for a fast and successful claims process.
We will add to your already-documented materials with an itemized list of your losses, as well as additional photographs and notes as we move through the recovery process. Our professionals know how to meet insurance inspections requirements, and we make it a goal to restore rather than replace as much of your personal property as possible. Whatever we can do to keep your costs down and the road to recovery smooth, we will do it.
With a single call, you can get your life back on track no matter what has happened. Our crew will start restoration fast, help with your insurance claim and make sure your home is exactly as it should be. We will have your recovery completed before you know it.
When a disaster strikes, call us to make your recovery process—insurance claims and all—simple.
A Local Company Will Always Matter | SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island
12/15/2023 (Permalink)
No job is too big or too small for our team of industry leading experts at SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island!
It is safe to say that most of us do our best to avoid imagining what it would be like if a disaster were to strike anywhere. Considering what your home and your life might look like if a disaster were to strike in our own neighborhood is something we never want to even picture.
You can certainly spend some time preparing your home in order to mitigate potential risks, but even the more prepared home could experience damage in a natural disaster. Manmade disasters can catch you even more off-guard since they are often completely unpredictable.
When something happens to our home, timing matters. The faster recovery can happen and we can get our lives back together, the better. That makes having a local company incredibly important.
Making the Right ChoiceWhen disaster strikes and your home is left with any kind of damage, it can make you feel really overwhelmed. You will need to make decisions in the midst of dealing with all the emotions that come along with seeing the aftermath. You also need to act fast in order to avoid additional damage. It can be a lot to juggle all at once.
With so much to handle, you need to make the best decision possible about a restoration service that can help you put things back together. It’s important to work with someone that is certified, experienced and available around the clock.
At SERVPRO®, we are all of those things, and we are owned and run by local community members. As your neighbors, we completely understand how traumatic a disaster can be.
Because we live in the area, we have also experienced the disasters that have struck. We know the emotional and physical toll that dealing with damage can have, and we know that it is crucial to put our neighborhoods back together.
A History of ExperienceWhen your home is damaged, working with someone that comes with plenty of experience can bring a lot of comfort. When a big disaster strikes, though, SERVPRO has the extra benefit of being backed by a national brand. That means that we will always have the right amount of help as soon as it is needed.
SERVPRO started in 1967 and has been a growing giant in the restoration industry ever since. Nationally, there are more than 2,000 SERVPROs ready to serve their community and beyond, including ours right in your Brownsville backyard.
Working with SERVPRO means you get experts in the field who are not only trained and experienced in all things disaster recovery, they are also certified. Our team is consistently learning more and more to make sure we are the complete package when it comes to rebuilding after a disaster.
We handle your whole restoration, no matter what it requires. We can tarp your roof and seal off your home immediately after an event and will walk with you through a complete rebuild as it is needed. Our team arrives at your property with the highest quality equipment, technology and the latest techniques so that your world gets put back together properly and completely fast.
Choosing SERVPRO means you are choosing years of experience and community members that love this town as much as you do. No matter what you need, SERVPRO has you covered.
Want to learn more about everything we can do for you? Contact us to be prepared for anything.
Restoration With a Highly Trained Team You Can Trust | SERVPRO® of East Brownsville & South Padre Island
5/4/2023 (Permalink)
Is your home or business in need of restoration? SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island is ready to help you recover around the clock.
Every decision you make for your home comes with a number of considerations. While minor decisions might come a little easier, when it come to making the decision of who you can trust to work on and in your home, particularly after a disaster, it can be a true struggle.
If you experience a house fire or a flooded basement, you deserve one less stress factor when you choose who you are going to partner with for the restoration. You deserve a company that comes with the training, the certifications and the equipment to handle everything correctly from the start.
When you choose SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island, you get certified, highly trained professionals that come with industry-leading equipment to take care of your every need.
We Adhere to Industry Trainings
At our local SERVPRO and every other SERVPRO, we adhere to a set of standards called IICRC standards. This means that our team works by the best guidelines and training set out for our industry. While these standards are present in everything we do, some of our major areas include:
fire and smoke damage restoration
water disaster restoration
mold remediation
upholstery and carpet cleaning
Along with ensuring we meet these high standards, we also offer our entire staff Employee Certification Training so that our team continually grows and learns in order to be truly successful. This training is self-paced, which means employees can take it on their own time and truly absorb all the information presented to them.
We Never Stop Learning
Training our team is so crucial to us that we start from the moment they are hired. Even when onboarding is complete, our staff can take continuing education courses or even participate in e-learning opportunities. This ensures skills stay up to date so that we can best serve our community.
Along with a goal and vision to never stop learning, we are also dedicated to ensure that we have all the tools we need in order to carry out restoration for any disaster. We are locally owned, which means we are your neighbors. As your neighbors, it is our hope to ensure that any family that faces damages after an event is able to fully recover, quickly and correctly.
Technology plays a huge role in everything we do- which means as it shifts and changes so too must our processes. We strive to have the best materials, know-how and equipment in order to complete any size project.
Why This Matters for You
There are so many benefits to having a certified, fully trained restoration company right in your own backyard. We will walk with you from start to finish of your project, and we won’t leave your side until you are completely satisfied.
Going with a company that can only handle part of your repairs or that isn’t certified and up to date on training can leave your home a mess and leave you dealing with more stress than you should. Choosing SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island puts you in the best hands to get back to your regular life fast.
When you need help recovering from a disaster, SERVPRO is here for you. Get in touch 24/7 to start your disaster recovery.
SERVPRO: Your Odor Removal Experts
4/3/2023 (Permalink)
SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island specializes in Odor removal. We use our one of a kind chemicals that eliminate bad odors.
At SERVPRO, we have a network of experts across the country that are ready to handle your every restoration and professional cleaning need. While you may know that we are the mold, fire, storm and water restoration professionals to call after a disaster, we can also handle the intense smells that are often left behind after an event.
When a disaster strikes, the stress that follows in the recovery process can be intense, and worrying about how things smell when all is said and done is likely the last thing on your mind.
Every kind of disaster, whether water, fire or storm, will leave behind nasty odors that could linger long term when not remediated quickly. Even a home that looks incredibly clean could be hiding odors in places you never even imagined.
If you find yourself constantly wondering what that smell is, call in the professionals and kick the smell out completely.
Odor Removal TechniquesOdors are the result of airborne particles from chemicals and gasses. Once the source of the smell has been removed, our professionals will use a scientific method to employ a mixture of deodorization and other products along with other procedures designed to remove odors.
Some of the products we use include:
Masking agents. These products do not remove smells; instead, they cover them in order to create a more pleasant environment to work in as the restoration project moves forward.
Filtration agents. Agents that absorb odors are used on furniture and other construction materials. These highly absorptive compounds can also trap odors in the air and filter them out.
Disinfectants and sanitizers. These kinds of substances are used in areas with bacteria and fungi growth to kill them at their source and stop the resulting release of smells.
These are not the only techniques our experts will use, but they are three of the most commonly employed in the restoration process.
The Signature 4-Step ProcessThe process for removing odors has four main parts:
1. Remove the source. The first step in odor remediation will always be identifying and removing the source in order to stop the spread of the particles causing the smell.
2. Clean residue from surfaces. Once the source of the odor is removed, the next step is to clean all surfaces and deodorize as effectively as possible. This will stop any additional odors that could be left behind.
3, Recreate the odor-causing conditions. In order to penetrate all the same surfaces that the initial disaster touched, our pros will employ deodorizers in the same fashion as what caused the problem. This means if your home has smoke damage, a deodorizing smoke will be used to correct it.
4. Seal exposed surfaces. When a situation is extreme, it may require sealing surfaces to block odors from escaping rather than removing them. This process is used when odor removal is too expensive or impractical for the situation.
Effective odor removal requires fast action. If you have faced a serious problem in your home, SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island is ready to respond right away to mitigate as much damage as possible. We are locally owned and operated, which means that we are just around the corner and always ready for you.
If you experience an odor or other damage inside your home or business, call us at any time, 24⁄7. We have the training and equipment to quickly get your property back in operation.
Causes of Water Damage in Commercial Buildings
4/3/2023 (Permalink)
We have the experience and expertise to get your business back up and running!
Water is a common way that commercial buildings are damaged. Something as small and simple as a leaky toilet can have devastating effects.
If you own or operate a commercial building, it might feel like catching every drip or leak could be an impossible task. Take the time to get to know the most leak-prone areas of your building so you can stop a disaster before it starts.
3 Common SourcesNo business interruption is a good one. If you have to close your door because of water damage, you could be losing thousands of dollars not just in necessary repairs, but also from lost income as the restoration takes place.
Get used to checking these spots in your buildings on a regular basis so that you can stop damages before they start:
1. The roof. When your roof leaks, it can cause damages on every level of your home. Leaks may occur suddenly after a severe weather event or could be the result of wear and tear. Clean your gutters regularly and inspect your roof on a quarterly basis. Make sure to check it after major wind or ice events as well.
2. Bathrooms. Bathrooms account for close to 15% of all water loss issues in commercial buildings. It only takes a hole the size of a pinhead to create a leak in your toilet or sinks, so be sure checking every bathroom in your building is a regular part of the maintenance routine.
3. Water heaters/HVAC/boilers. Any appliances you have in your building that have a water line or produce condensation have the potential to leak when drains are clogged or connections come loose. Keep an eye out for puddles near your heating and cooling units, and take note of water pressure changes in the building. These are both indicators of an issue you might be able to correct before damages set in.
Take Preventive StepsWe can’t always stop natural disasters that force water inside, but we can prevent other kinds of water damage by responding quickly when a situation arises. Prepare yourself, your building and your staff ahead of time so that you can cut your overall losses.
A great place to start in your preparation is creating a maintenance plan for your building if you do not already have one. This can ensure that all your bases are covered and every pipe is inspected regularly.
If you are struggling to put yours together or just feel like what you have isn’t enough, work with SERVPRO to create an Emergency Ready Plan that will break down your entire process so that you know what to do every step of the way.
Don’t forget about other fixtures in your building including any kitchen areas when you are checking your building, and locate your water shut-off valves throughout your building. Assign staff members that regularly access your building the task of handling water shut-off in the event of an emergency.
Moving quickly is the most crucial part of preventing extensive damages when a water event happens. Immediately respond to a situation as safely as you are able, and then call SERVPRO. We will start putting together a team and a plan to get your restoration handled quickly so you can get back to work.
Experienced water damage in your commercial building? Contact us to get dried out quickly.
Why Our Customer Service and Professionalism is Top-Rated in the Restoration Industry
3/16/2023 (Permalink)
Customer service is top priority for us here at SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island. Call us today! (956)747-3020
What truly sets a company apart from the next company? Is it customer service, price, or maybe even just someone that works at the front desk of that particular workplace that makes you just feel like you can relate? Maybe it is all of the above, or perhaps it is the way a company strives to best serve each customer. SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island is always there, putting our best foot forward, and striving to make every incident “Like it never even happened.” Since we all work together as one unit, we aren’t just employees here; we are like family.
Customer satisfaction is key to our operations. Our customers rely on our fast response and the assurance that our service professionals will take the appropriate and necessary measures to remediate any damage. From our highly trained and certified technicians to our personable office staff, our goal is to make the restoration process as simple as possible for our customers.
When disaster strikes either in your workplace or your home, it can be nerve wrecking to say the least. We recognize and understand that the best solution is always the right solution, and that doesn’t mean that is necessarily the most expensive solution either. Whether your home is flooded, burnt, has an odor or has ducts that need to be cleaned, SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island will always have the right solution for your home’s needs.
Now with years of experience in remediation and mitigation, our company has the knowledge and ability to make it “Like it never even happened.” We pride ourselves on serving others in whatever way we can. We believe in positive growth and leading by example.
Certified Admins/Technicians
7/25/2022 (Permalink)
SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island Staff
2021-2022
Our fellow staff is highly trained from initial to ongoing training at SERVPRO's corporate training facility to regular IICRC Industry Certification for property damage restoration so we assure you that our staff is fully equipped with the knowledge to restore and clean-up your property! From the technicians receiving FULL training to even the admins taking those SAME classes.
We have been doing this for years so NO damage is too big or too small for SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island! If you or a loved one has been affected by any fire, smoke or water damage, don’t hesitate to call and schedule service for your home or business, we are here to help make all your stress and worry go away!
After all, SERVPRO is the cleaning restoration brand you know and trust!
Why work for SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island
7/12/2022 (Permalink)
For more information on how to apply call 956-747-3020
At SERVPRO, you have the opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of people around you each and every day. We are seeking individuals who are self-motivated, proactive, responsible, and service-oriented teammates. Please join us in our mission to help our customers in their greatest moments of need. Coupled with a family-oriented culture and a standard of excellence in all we do, not only do our team members feel right at home, but they also end the day knowing that the work they deliver is among the best in the industry.
At SERVPRO, positions are always available for the right individuals who wish to join us in our vision of becoming the premier cleaning and restoration company in the world. Not only is it our mission to develop a team of quality people who focus on fairness, excellence, and mutual respect, but we are also creating opportunities for our team members to grow within the organization. We desire to see you succeed!
No matter which role you play in our organization, whether it is at the front desk taking calls or on the front lines extracting water, you can be certain that you are fulfilling duties that go beyond administrative tasks or heavy lifting, you are helping us restore hope and normalcy to the lives and daily routines of some of the most vulnerable and even traumatized members of our communities. If you are highly dependable and excited about exceeding expectations, then you may be just the person we're looking for.
We're ALWAYS open, 24/7!
7/12/2022 (Permalink)
CALL 956-747-3020 for more information on how to schedule your inspection with us.
Here at SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island, our main priority is you! We are here to quickly make any fire or water damage caused to your home our business "Like it never even happened." SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island specializes in Clean-up and Restoration for residential and commercial property's that have been affected by any fire, smoke or water damage.
Not only do we specialize in Clean-up and Restoration for fire, smoke and water damage, we also mitigate mold and mildew from your home and business! Our fellow staff is highly trained from initial to ongoing training at SERVPRO's corporate training facility to regular IICRC Industry Certification for property damage restoration so we assure you that our staff is fully equipped with the knowledge to restore and clean-up your property!
We have been doing this for years so NO damage is too big or too small for SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island! If you or a loved one has been affected by any fire, smoke or water damage, don’t hesitate to call and schedule service for your home or business. We are here to help make all your stress and worry go away! After all, SERVPRO is the cleaning restoration brand you know and trust!
What Sets SERVPRO Apart?
7/11/2022 (Permalink)
Call us for more information on how to start services at 956-747-3020 24/7.
SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island is there when you need us. You can reach one of our experts via our 24⁄7 Emergency Line day or night and receive immediate assistance.
We are part of the No. 1 cleanup and restoration team in the nation with more than 50 years experience. We’re locally owned and operated, but we’re also backed by a network of more than 1,900 locations around the nation, so you can be assured we’ll have you back to “Like it never even happened” status as quickly as possible.
Regardless of the type of damage sustained, SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island has the tools and teams to help your home or business recover from its disastrous effects. Contact us anytime when you need a dependable team to help you rebuild your life.
We’re Here to Help
7/8/2022 (Permalink)
Have Questions? Call Us Today – (956) 747-3020
As a locally owned and operated franchise, we can provide an immediate response to any size disaster, which can help minimize the damage and help keep the cleaning and restoration costs manageable.
Our trained cleanup and restoration specialists can be dispatched to your property or business at any time, no matter what day or time it is.
We are close by and ready to respond whenever the call comes in. A major perk of being part of a national network of over 1,700 franchises is that we have access to more resources for the cleanup and restoration projects that may be larger or stem from major storm situations.
Remember, if you need us, we’ll be there—no matter the time or day. The team of highly trained restoration experts at SERVPRO® of East Brownsville & South Padre Island is available for emergency cleanup and restoration services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Why Choose SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island
7/4/2022 (Permalink)
Have Questions? Call Us Today – (956) 747-3020
What Sets SERVPRO Apart?SERVPRO is there when you need us. You can reach one of our experts via our 24⁄7 Emergency Line day or night and receive immediate assistance.
We are part of the No. 1 cleanup and restoration team in the nation with more than 50 years experience. We’re locally owned and operated, but we’re also backed by a network of more than 1,900 locations around the nation, so you can be assured we’ll have you back to “Like it never even happened” status as quickly as possible.
Regardless of the type of damage sustained, SERVPRO has the tools and teams to help your home or business recover from its disastrous effects. Contact us anytime when you need a dependable team to help you rebuild your life.
Understanding the Ways Wind can Impact Your Home | SERVPRO® of East Brownsville & South Padre Island
7/1/2022 (Permalink)
If your home has been hit by damaging winds and resulting water damage, we can help 24/7!
When severe storms are on the radar, damaging winds can always be considered a threat. Often coming with little to no notice, these winds can lead to serious short-term and long-term impacts.
The 101 on Damaging WindsTornadoes and hurricanes can be especially damaging, but they are not the only times when damaging winds can come into play. Traditionally, damaging winds are considered those with wind speeds exceeding 50–60 mph and are called “straight-line” winds, which stem from a strong thunderstorm. Their damage is different than the damage from a tornado
Anyone who lives in a thunderstorm-prone area can be at risk from damaging winds, but there are some structures that are especially at risk. Mobile homes, even those that are anchored, could be seriously damaged with wind gusts over 80 mph.
The damage from these winds can be especially destructive, causing loose items to become projectiles. Windows and the roof can take the brunt of this damage, and the damage is extensive, it can cause water damage to the inside of the home as the outside elements come indoors.
Protecting Your PropertyNot all high-wind circumstances come with advanced warning, as we know, but some of these action items can be taken care of with a “just in case” logic. First, if you are building a new home or renovating an older home, be sure the windows, walls and doors meet building code for your area.
Here are some suggestions on how to protect your property from damaging winds, but keep the “Two R’s” in mind: reinforce and remove.
Have a professional reinforce your garage door.
Remove or anchor loose objects on your property that could be moved or tossed by the wind. Don’t forget about the trash cans, grills and outdoor furniture.
Have a professional remove large or dying trees and branches that could be blown over on your home.
We Can Respond Fast to Your Disaster | SERVPRO® of East Brownsville & South Padre Island
7/1/2022 (Permalink)
The team of highly trained restoration experts at SERVPRO® of East Brownsville & South Padre Island is available for emergency cleanup and restoration
If you are faced with a huge cleanup after disaster strikes your home or business, time becomes an especially precious commodity. Since it is your home or livelihood on the line, you don’t have the benefit of waiting for help—you need it right away.
We know that a fast response is very important, which is why responding faster to any size disaster is more than just a slogan to us.
Disasters Require a Quick ResponseWhen it’s your belongings or business on the line, you do not have the luxury of time when it comes to disaster cleanup. This is especially true when water damage has come into play, which can happen from various events such as flooding, appliance and/or plumbing failures, storm damage and fire damage, as water is used to put out the fires.
It only takes mere minutes for water to spread throughout your property, where it will saturate anything and everything in its path. The walls, the floors, upholstery and your belongings are fast casualties of water.
The effects of water damage within the first 24 hours include:
- Drywall beginning to swell and break down
- Metal surfaces beginning to tarnish
- Furniture beginning to swell and crack
- Dyes and inks from cloth and paper items spreading and staining
- The beginning of a musty odor
As time goes on, the damage will continue to worsen. Between 48 hours and a week later, you could begin to see:
- The growth and spreading of mold and mildew
- Swelling and warping of doors, windows and studs
- Metal beginning to rust and corrode
- Paint beginning to blister
- Wood flooring swelling and warping
- The possibilities of serious biohazard contamination
If water damage is left unchecked for over a week, it will lead to dramatically increased restoration costs and time, as well as impact structural safety.
We’re Here to HelpAs a locally owned and operated franchise, we can provide an immediate response to any size disaster, which can help minimize the damage and help keep the cleaning and restoration costs manageable.
Our trained cleanup and restoration specialists can be dispatched to your property or business at any time, no matter what day or time it is.
We are close by and ready to respond whenever the call comes in. A major perk of being part of a national network of over 1,700 franchises is that we have access to more resources for the cleanup and restoration projects that may be larger or stem from major storm situations.
Remember, if you need us, we’ll be there—no matter the time or day.
SERVPRO Is the Restoration Expert | SERVPRO® of East Brownsville & South Padre Island
7/1/2022 (Permalink)
Contact us anytime when you need a dependable team to help you rebuild your life. 956.747.3020
What Sets SERVPRO Apart?SERVPRO is there when you need us. You can reach one of our experts via our 24⁄7 Emergency Line day or night and receive immediate assistance.
We are part of the No. 1 cleanup and restoration team in the nation with more than 50 years experience. We’re locally owned and operated, but we’re also backed by a network of more than 1,900 locations around the nation, so you can be assured we’ll have you back to “Like it never even happened” status as quickly as possible.
Regardless of the type of damage sustained, SERVPRO has the tools and teams to help your home or business recover from its disastrous effects. Contact us anytime when you need a dependable team to help you rebuild your life.
Accredited since 07/2017 with BBB!!
4/25/2022 (Permalink)
Call 24/7 956.747.3020, our representatives are on stand by to provide more information on our available emergency services.
When you are looking for a company to trust inside your home/business, so many factors matter as your search for the right company. We want you to feel more than confident when you chose of SERVPRO East Brownsville and SPI. Our admins are on standby 24/7 to answer any questions you may have or to begin a job. Meaning YES if we need a crew of technicians to go on site on a weekend, Holiday or before/after working hours WE WILL BE THERE.
You don’t have to work with our schedule, we’ll work with yours! Not only does that allow you to continue living your day-to-day life without interruptions but it allows us to finish faster and return your home/business, “Like it never even happened.”
We have been in business for over 13 years, and have been accredited with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) on 04/2022! The search is OVER! SERVPRO is the company you want to hire when dealing with ANY catastrophic events! Our admins work 24/7 to answer any questions you may have in regards to our available emergency services. Don’t forget to browse our website and check out our before and after section to view the impact SERVPRO has in homes/businesses.
How You Benefit From Our “Restore vs. Replace” Mentality
4/7/2022 (Permalink)
When you need cleanup and recovery of any kind, you can trust SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island to get the job done.
When disaster strikes, we can get to your aid quickly, but that well-known reason is not the only reason why we need to be one of the first calls you make if the worst should occur.
Aided by the use of specialized equipment and cleaning techniques, when it comes to your property, our technicians have a “restore first” mentality. Using this type of mentality helps reduce the interruptions to your life and helps get your home or business back to pre-disaster condition.
How We Accomplish Our “Restore First” MentalityAfter a fire has damaged your property, figuring out your next steps can be stressful, but that’s where we help. After we receive your call, our team will get right to work for you.
Every fire damage event is different and while our highly trained team will create a solution that is tailored especially to your needs, the general process will remains the same.
Here are the steps that are included in our process:
1. Emergency contact. When we receive your call, we will ask a series of questions regarding the fire damage. This helps us make sure our team is dispatched with the appropriate equipment and resources.
2. Inspection and fire damage assessment. When our team arrives upon the scene, they will inspect and test adjoining rooms of the property to determine the extent of fire, smoke and soot damage. This helps us determine the right plan of action moving forward.
3. Immediate board-up and roof-tarp service. Since fire damage can compromise windows, walls and roofs, we make sure that your property is secured and protected from further damage by boarding up missing windows and walls and placing a tarp on damaged roofs.
4. Water removal and drying (if water damage is present). Since water damage is a byproduct of fire damage, we’ll begin the process of removing wet items right away. Dehumidifiers and air movers are brought in to remove the remaining water and finish up the drying process.
5. Removal of smoke and soot from all surfaces. We use specialized equipment and techniques to remove smoke and soot from ceilings, walls and other surfaces.
6. Cleaning and sanitizing. Whenever possible, we will clean restorable items and structures. Not only will they be cleaned, but industrial air scrubbers and fogging equipment are used to help remove odors.
7. Restoration. This is our final step for getting your property back to pre-fire condition. Restoration will include minor repairs like replacing drywall, painting and installing new carpet. It may also call for more major repairs like reconstruction of damaged areas.
Remember, if you need us, we’ll be there—no matter the time or day. The team of highly trained restoration experts at SERVPRO® of East Brownsville & South Padre Island is available for emergency cleanup and restoration services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
SERVPRO, Your Silent Partner in Business!
3/17/2022 (Permalink)
SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island are your local commercial restoration experts. Contact us should you experience any damage 9567473020
Managing a property or owning a business requires a lot of help. As an owner or manager, you know that keeping your business afloat calls for every available hand just to run things properly. Major events that result in a disruption or a loss can devastate commercial properties.
Your rental property, retail space or manufacturing facility has a silent partner right here in our Texas backyard with SERVPRO. We are ready to carry the burden of emergency planning, cleaning and restoration for your business so that you can be successful. We want to be your allies, invested in you and your company.
Large Loss Recovery. Among the top reasons businesses suffer losses are natural disasters. Fire, storms and flooding have caused crushing financial damages across the United States, something we have certainly felt in Texas after a hurricane has moved through. SERVPRO offers highly trained professionals ready to respond 24 hours a day, seven days a week. With our proven emergency response services, we can minimize your downtime away from your business and get your company up and running again.
Emergency Ready Plan. Recovery can begin before a disaster strikes when your business is prepared. We can create the perfect plan that you are in control of the moment you are ready. Our Emergency Ready Plans are written specifically for your business to cover any unique needs you have. This plan can include everything from different work locations to a protocol for chain of command and temporary vendors. When you say “go,” the plan starts and your business heads toward restoration.
Cleaning of All Kinds. You might have seen our trucks after a storm, but SERVPRO has also been a deep-cleaning service for a long time. Our professionals can cover your business’ needs from floor to ceiling, including upholstery, carpets and furniture. We also take care of specialty needs like trauma site cleanup and safe biohazard removal. We have seen and trained for lots of different scenarios, and we can clean all of them.
Restoration Services. Here in Texas, storms can get strong pretty quickly, which can lead to flooding or even a pipe bursting in an extreme temperature drop. As a business owner or property manager, you will run into a variety of reasons for needing restoration services, and we can cover them all, even if it is simply a burnt lunch in the office cafeteria.
Industry Specialization. There isn’t an office in Texas we haven’t looked into and trained for as we have worked in our community over the decades. Whatever your business requires, we are prepared. In many cases, we can clean or restore in an enclosed area while you continue to operate your company.
Whatever your recovery need may be, and whatever your commercial property may require, trust SERVPRO to get the job done. Contact us today to get started on an Emergency Ready Plan or find out how we can serve your business.
Go BACK TO SCHOOL with SERVPRO!
7/29/2021 (Permalink)
Go BACK TO SCHOOL with us and feel assured you're hiring the BEST to tackle on the disinfecting service you need!
Did you know the flu virus can travel up to 12 feet through the air, at 100 miles per hour? That’s faster than a running cheetah, hitting a max speed at about 70-80 mph, THAT’S CRAZY! But with that being said, flu season is right around the corner along with BACK TO SCHOOL. Weather your littles ones remain taking classes from home, or go back to school it’s important to realize that we may not be able to prevent our kids being exposed to germs and viruses.
Here at SERVPRO we understand the safety of our children is #1 priority over all, so we handle our disinfection cleaning services VERY seriously. Weather you’re using this service to prevent viruses or even after a covid-19 exposure, you can count on us to handle the job 100% to the fullest.
Our disinfection services are highly requested from schools, daycares to personal homes for the same reason that it provides an assuring feeling that our children will be safe inside the building or home as well.
We work 24/7/365, viruses don’t take vacations and neither do we! Being a family-owned franchise, we understand our children’s health and our own cant be delayed. Call us! For more information on our disinfection cleaning services!!
SERVPRO of Brownsville-SPI at Your Service
7/13/2021 (Permalink)
Giving our client an experience, "Like it never even happened."
It’s no doubt, when we are in deeply need, we want 1 solution for that problem. We are only human and when it comes to dealing with catastrophic damages, we want the simplest stress-free solutions.
At SERVPRO, you best believe that’s what you’ll get when you place the call. To begin with were 24/7/365. Meaning if it's 3 am and your 10-year-old goes to wake you and let you know there’s a pool forming IN your kitchen, you don’t have to worry. Maybe the fridge is leaking or a broken sink pipe, whatever the root cause was we will clean up and restore the damages it left behind.
With a team of certified technicians working with a strong crew, you don’t have to worry about who will be in your home. Trust the best and call 956-747-3020, at SERVPRO Brownsville-SPI, our representatives are on call in the event you need us! We will handle all insurance paper work and call handling making your experience stress-free. Time is key and we know how important that can be to our customers.
“Is it a food delivery truck?” “Is it an ice cream truck?” NO! It’s SERVPRO!!
7/12/2021 (Permalink)
As you can see, no job is too small or big for SERVPRO Brownsville/SPI to help you get back to looking "Like it never even happened."
When you see the green and orange vans driving around your local area, know that SERVPRO Brownsville/SPI on or to a job cite. We work 24/7 to provide our customer the fastest and most reliable restoration and clean-up process.
Why SERVPRO Though?
Reputation- when looking for someone to work on the interior structure or cleanup of your home, you want to feel confident the team you chose is the right one. Going online to view all our reviews and comments from previous customers, can provide you an insight on the kind of service you will receive.
Quick Response Time- when a home is flooded, is considered an emergency. That is why it is crucial for you to find someone who will respond when you call. At SERVPRO, professionals are on call for emergency flooding, for this specific scenario itself.
Work Directly With Your Insurance- when people have water damage flooding, the last thing you want to deal with is the insurance companies. The holding wait period, the paper work, emails, signatures … it’s all too much when you’re already worried about your home. The trick is to find a restoration company that will work directly with your insurance. SERVPRO handles this process for you. This not only helps your cleanup process be expedited, but will also reduce your stress levels.
Certified in Water Remediation Specialist- it is extremely crucial to do research when choosing the correct company that is certified in water damage. At SERVPRO Brownsville/SPI our employees are certified in this category, so there’s no doubt you’d be getting the full experience. We are constantly renewing our certifications and staying up to date on regulations.
While an emergency when coming to water damage can be stressful itself, choosing the wrong company for the job can only worsen the situation. By observing these guidelines with SERVPRO, you can be assured you’d be returning to a home “Like it never even happened.”
How fast can I restore my home after a catastrophic event?
7/9/2021 (Permalink)
Our team goes the extra mile to polish and clean salvageable items i.e. like your lamps TV's, couches...etc.!
Depending how fast you can dial 956-747-3020. Here at SERVPRO Brownsville-SPI, rest assure no matter what time of the day, we will answer our phone. We are available 24/7/365. Our services include inspections, restorations, cleaning and sanitizing services. The after-fire resolution can be very devastating both emotionally (to you as the home owner) and physically (to the house).
Your home can take minimal damage when it undergoes a fire depending on the fire itself or it can be the exact opposite. Fire damages can range from:
- Drywall or other wall coverings
- Carpets or wooden floorboards
- Ceiling tiles
- Utilities such as power cables and air ducts
At this point there are certain actions that need to be taken like:
- Cleaning residues from the surfaces
- Repairing or replacing charred materials
- Deodorization
- Refinishing surfaces
Here at SERVPRO Brownsville-SPI, our technicians take several steps to neutralize the odors. From clean up the damage, restore the damages and make it look "Like it never even happened." From going into detail, when restoring your TEXTILES! (Your clothing and personal items are returned back looking sharper than ever!)
Get more information, from your insurance provider, to get more details on: what kind of coverage you have and what is included. Ask about your textiles and fire coverage!
Who you gonna’ call? SERVPRO!
7/5/2021 (Permalink)
Call SERVPRO McAllen NOW for more information!
That’s got to be the biggest question, you may ask yourself, when you’re standing Infront of a busted pipe in your kitchen or your husband tried building his own hot tub and now your whole living room is starting to look like a small kiddie pool? Who do we call??? SERVPRO!!
But, why? There’re multiple reasons why, but let’s start with the obvious.
Two words, 24/7. The fact that we are answering our phones no matter what time of the day it is, provides a relief to all our customers. That’s what were here for, to provide you a safe and restored home for you and your family!
Depending on the damage, taken by your home we take immediate action.
From clearing out your home; i.e., from all its interior belongings, cleaning and sanitizing.
To insurance claims, also! SERVPRO's claim services help us communication between the property owner, insurance company, and restoration professionals. The claims information is provided electronically, so it is available even after business hours.! Loss photographs, job cost estimates, necessary paperwork, and other important documents are all available electronically, making thigs easier to manage.
Your home is returned “Like it never even happened,” and I think that’s the best part for our customers! A fast quick process, in which you can claim your homes restoration process is done faster than ever!
Don’t think about it to much the next time you ask, “why SERVPRO”? Being a family-owned franchise, the decision should come easy when choosing who to work in your home.
24/7/365
7/2/2021 (Permalink)
Our Team after a facility covid cleaning. These suits are also used for bio cleaning, i.e for crime scenes!
“Can you please make sure the burst pipe happens during business hours?”
At SERVPRO we know this will never be the scenario and that the worse case scenarios happen when we aren’t ready. Count on SERVPRO Brownsville to be ready no matter what time or date of the year it is. Our shop light be off, our vehicles might be parked, but best assure that in your emergency need we will be there. We provide our services 24/7/365 for this reason. We want to be able to assure our clients that we are ready to tackle on the task no matter how big or small the job is. Rest assures the climate won’t stop us from sending out crews to inspect start and finish the job. Our services offer from helping you restore your home to helping you restore your textiles; know you will be receiving an experience where you’ll walk back into your home thinking, “Like it never even happened.”
Sign up for weather alerts TODAY!
7/2/2021 (Permalink)
24/7/365 services allow us to take your call any time of the day in the event you face a catastrophic event. Call SERVPRO, Brownsville for more info.
We have been having more and more storms through out this summer, in the valley, and with that being said we always want to be prepared and safe. Let’s dive right into the good stuff, these following weather alerts can be the difference between being stuck in a thunderstorm, for example while driving, as per getting to safety with enough time.
Here are 6 weather alerts you might want to check out!
- Commercial Mobile Alerts(CMAS) or Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) is the simplest way for you to register for local weather text alerts. These alerts are sent by the national weather service. Go to your mobile phone’s SMS setting and simply search WEA or CMAS. You can also register by dialing ##2677## NOTE: Your phone must be enabled to be able to receive these alerts.
- Emergency Broadcasts are by default enabled on all new android phones. If you think that the alerts aren’t enabled, simply go to your
Settings > Emergency Alerts.
Here you’ll be able to see all kinds of different alerts and you can decide to turn specific ones depending on your region or situation.
- Emergency Mass Notification System is a great way to enroll with your EMPLOYER who uses a multi channer emergency mass notification system such as RedFlag. This business software will allow a company to send emergency/crisis alerts and internal notifications to employees, vendors, and stakeholders whenever there’s a weather-related emergency in your region via text, email. Social, voice or any other communication channel.
- The weather channel app is also one of the easiest ways for you to stay up to date with your region. With your location being inputted in the app no matter where you go, feel safe as the weather channel updates you on any warnings. Apart from severe weather warnings, it even sends out alerts for less-severe weather i.e fog and freeze. You may also get alerts about nearby lightning strikes, which can help you decide whether to stay outdoors or indoors.
- weatherUSA Alerts sends out alerts whenever these alerts are sent from a federal agency including the national weather service. They sent out real time alerts whenever there’s a weather-related warning in your area. You can choose to receive these alerts via SMS or email, and also add your county. They also provide a “quiet time” option silencing all and any alerts. NOTE: premium memberships have the option to receive voice call alerts on your phon
- Weather Radio is one of the best apps out there for receiving alerts on your phone. This app will read your alert out loud to you. This can come in handy if you spend yourself on the road a lot. You can also select what alerts you want to receive. NOTE: this app requires a subscription fee of $4.99 and additional lightning strike data can also be added for a yearly fee of 4.99
SERVPRO, Ready Plan App Available NOW!
7/1/2021 (Permalink)
Look for the green and orange icon, THAT'S US!
Check it out! We have an app called, Ready Plan! We offer this for any home and/or business owners so they can be ahead of the game in the event of a disaster. We all know disasters can be overwhelmingly devastating, but it’s always a relief to know you have a plan and someone to count on in this event. SERVPRO!
PERKS of downloading our app
- We provide a free assessment of your facility, (look at that instant budget save!)
- Build a profile document in seconds where you will be provided with critical information you will need in the event of a disaster.
- A detailed guide to help you get back into your home or business after a disaster.
- Set your local SERVPRO Franchise Professional as your disaster mitigation and restoration.
- The app will also provide you details in case of a disaster on immediate actions you can take for example shut off valve’s locations, priority areas and contact information (which will have you prepared and ready before a disaster)
Think about how all the information within our app, can help you and your business! With some of the tips we offer, you may even be avoiding any actual damage to your property! Also feel relieved, knowing we would be there by your side in the event anything does go wrong. Offering services 24/7, this app will lead you directly to the professionals and have you saving more than you ever imagined!
Downloading SERVPRO, Ready Plan has never been easier follow with these easy steps!
- Visit SERVPRO.com/ready and in seconds register for an account, using your email address as your username and choose a password. (save your password and email you’ll need to have this information close by for later)
- Choose your local SERVPRO Franchise representative to contact in the event your home or business experiences fire, mold, water or other type of damage.
- Begin creating an Emergency Ready Plan (ERP) for your property (you will also have the ability to add more than 1 property or business if that’s the scenario)
- Go to your app store and download the SERVPRO, Ready Plan application on your tablet, blackberry, android or iPhone.
- Log in using the email and password you created for your account back in step 1
And that’s it, it’s that simple! You’re now in and able to browse through all the above-mentioned features! Stay safe and welcome to the family!
Faster Service for our Customers is the SERVPRO way
4/30/2020 (Permalink)
Here at SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island, Our motto is "Faster to any size disaster". Which means we not only arrive more quickly, but we also start work in any home or business that need restoration work fast! Our assessments remain thorough because our teamwork means the information-gathering period concludes earlier.
The Reason why SERVPRO professionals are Quick to start soon when a home or business in Brownsville suffers from signs of water damage is because we want to prevent the spread of mold and worsening of water damage. Protecting our customers home or business is our priority! We want to help save our customers from spending for repairs that preventative work can eliminate.
The quicker we respond to your home of businesses emergency, the less damage can happen. Water spreads from one material to another and travels from one area of your house to other areas unhindered. Once water damage areas show signs, it becomes more difficult to restore these areas. Visible damage often calls for more extensive restoration efforts or complete replacement of the area involved. Some damage can appear as newly created risks in the home.
When your ceiling sags down for seemingly no reason, we check to ensure that hidden water, trapped in the area above the ceiling, does not exist. Because water weighs so much, it only takes a small amount from a leaky roof or a dripping pipe in an upstairs bathroom to collect water in ceiling downstairs. While this water might eventually evaporate and end up elsewhere, the situation can also take a turn for the worse. Our team understands that such situations need mitigation to make the are safe again.
Water damage can take other forms, of course, and affect almost any material inside your home which includes your personal belongings, keepsakes and mementos, furniture, and anything else under your roof. SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island specialists use their skills to put a stop to water damage and make things whole again. Moving forward is an incredible necessity of life, and we help you and your family do this.
SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island is ready every minute of every hour, year-round, to help get you through the crisis of both old and new water damage. We are located nearby, ensuring fast response when you need us the most. Your first step involves a quick call to us at (956)747-3020, and we can do the rest!
Enhanced Success of Commercial Contents Fire Cleanup with Esporta System's Advanced Technology
4/30/2020 (Permalink)
Commercial Fire Cleanup and Restoration In Merrimack
When a fire damages the interior of your Brownsville commercial building, the aftermath feels overwhelming. Your own enterprise’s space and contents suffer smoke and soot damage as do the retail, restaurant, and office space you rent to other businesses. Fortunately, structural cleaning and deodorizing in the 21st century is a highly-developed and continuously improving process, our team rapidly clearing away soiling and odors from most building materials and surfaces to reinvigorate your business.
Contents Cleaning Evolves
Similar cleaning success with the many soft items among the smoke and soot-damaged contents of your flagship location in the past was less certain. With a heavy heart, you might have agreed to send the banquette cushions, wall hangings, window coverings, table linens, and other soft contents of your destination restaurant to the landfill. Before you relinquish the custom-made decor that defines your bistro’s ambiance, consider this. We impressively improved the odds of favorable outcomes for commercial soft contents fire cleanup in Esportawith our investment, the premier textile restoration system available to the disaster recovery industry.
Esporta Represents a Soft Contents Cleaning Revolution
Unlike a traditional industrial washing machine, Esporta’s design holds soiled items stable during processing, reducing incidental and friction-based damage. Specially formulated cleaning additives are phosphate-free and highly efficient, using half the water of conventional equipment to deliver 90 percent of soft contents back to pre-smoke and soot loss appearance and function. The innovative system arrives at these remarkable results through a computer-controlled, multi-stage process. It employs a combination of hydraulic action and environmentally friendly detergents to restore items to Food Grade Clean, removing 99 percent of contaminants.
Fire Damage Includes Water Loss and Bio-Contamination
Extinguishing a fire in your commercial space can leave filthy, Category 3 water, a broad range of toxic residues, and the chance of microbial infestation. The heat and structural damage can cause ruptures of pipes and subsequent backup of waste. The patented Esporta Wash System is scientifically proven to clean not only soot but also the residuals of water damage, food spoilage, sewage, water damage, and biohazards like molds, mildews, and waste-borne pathogens.
Firefighting Equipment Esporta Cleaned
The First Responders, our brave Fire Fighters, are in the thick of things when extinguishing the blaze at your building. The Break-Out Gear that they don for protection against the heat, flames, soot, smoke, and water embeds with this contaminated debris. Many fire stations turn to SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island to periodically Esporta Clean this protective equipment. The benefit of cleaning and sanitizing rather than tossing save our local municipalities expenses and keep our firefighters always looking sharp.
Fast Turnaround
Because we have eliminated the need for subcontractors and intermediaries for specialized soft content cleaning, we control the pricing, process, and speed of completion. Our team of Content Cleaning Technicians (CCT) embraces the Esporta technology, excited for the opportunities opening up to save you and your insurer time and money as we save your business property, one item at a time.
Give SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island the chance to transform the contents of your fire-damaged business back to “Like it never even happened,” with the cutting-edge Esporta system. Call (956) 747-3020 to explore how we can save your business without discarding thousands of dollars-worth of soiled textiles and other soft items.
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Trained and Certified Professionals
4/29/2020 (Permalink)
Our new Official Fire, and Odor Technicians Received their Certificates this Morning! Good Job and keep up the Good Work!!
SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island Professionals are Highly Trained and Certified to The Highest IICRC Standards. This is why we are #1 In the Restoration Company! We have the ability to get the job done right and on time to get you back to normal, That's the SERVPRO way! We have been in this industry for over 11 years and we plan on continuing to Serve our Brownsville community with any of their Fire, Water, Mold, Biohazard, and General Cleaning needs. Each New Crew Member on Board is sent out right away to get certified before they are even allowed to step into any loss we receive. Recently, Our new Crew members all Passed and received their new certificates which means they are now Certified Technicians and are allowed to attend Fire, Water, and Mold jobs. We are the restoration company you know and trust. We are here to ease your mind and let you know you are in good hands when your home or business is the victim of water or fire damage. We know how stressful a loss can be and that's why we are here to help! Call us Today! (956) 747-3020
We are Here to Serve our Community 24/7!
4/23/2020 (Permalink)
We want our Brownsville community to know that we are open and still here to help 7 Days a week for any Water, Fire or Mold cleaning and restoration needs. We are dedicated to give our customers the peace of mind when an emergency happens, SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island is the restoration company they can trust to get the job done right and fast to get them back to normal! During this unprecedented time, we have been doing our part to help stop the spread by providing proactive and reactive cleaning services for all residential and commercial properties to give our customers the ease that we will do our part to make sure they are in a safe and healthy living and working environment. If you our your loved one is in need of any of our services, we will be more than happy to help and provide fast and reliable services. Call Today! (956) 747-3020
SERVPRO is Here to Help our First Responders
4/22/2020 (Permalink)
Here to Help
Here to Serve
Here to Clean
We at SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island are doing our part to stop the spread of COVID-19. As a huge thank you to our frontline workers, we decided to offer our sanitizing services for FREE to all our first responder vehicles. So far, we have had the honor to be able to provide these services to 2 of our local police stations. We are happy to know that we have given our brave first responders the ease and peace of mind that their health and well being is being protected while on duty. We care for our first responders and will be more than glad to provide these services for them in the future. As our first responders continue keeping our families safe, we will make sure to do the same for them. Thank you to our brave men and women in blue!
We are your Local Cleaning Experts
3/18/2020 (Permalink)
SERVPRO is Here to Help during this time of need
During this unprecedented time caused by the global pandemic of coronavirus, this is a reminder to our customers that we are specialist in cleaning services, and we adhere to the highest cleaning and sanitation standards.
Specialized Training
We are prepared to clean and disinfect your home or business, according to protocols set forth by the Centers for Disease control and Prevention. We have years of experience in dealing either with biological contaminants, and we will go beyond the scope of work that regular janitorial staff perform on a daily basis.
The CDC encourages cleaning of high-touch surfaces such as counters, tabletops, doorknobs, light switches, bathroom fixtures, toilets, phones, keyboards, tablets and tables. Other spaces include:
- Kitchen/Food Areas
- Bathrooms
- Schools/ Classrooms
- Offices
- Retail Spaces
- Water Fountains
- Shelving Racks
- Sales Counters
- Carpets/Rugs
- Stair Handrails
- Elevator Cars
- Playground Equipment
- Fitness Equipment
Specialized Products
The CDC recommends usage of a labeled hospital-grade disinfectant with claims against similar pathogens to the corona virus. Multiple products in the SERVPRO product line carry the EPA-approved emerging pathogens claims. While there is currently no product tested against this particular strain of the corona virus, we are following all guidelines as provided by the CDC and local authorities.
Call Today for a Proactive Cleaning
If your home or business needs deep cleaning services, call the experts today-
SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island, (956) 747-3020
SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre island top Quality Fire Restoration
4/26/2019 (Permalink)
Making fire damage "Like it never even happened"
Every fire is different. Even a small fire can be devastating to your home and belongings. It may seem like a total loss, but that is not always the case. A call to a professional fire restoration company can make all the difference. They can restore your home, clean, and possibly save many of your belongings. Your home can be repaired and safe to live in faster than you might think.
Fire restoration is essential. A fire restoration team can be at your home as soon as the fire department clears it. They will begin assessing the damage to determine what they can save and what needs to be replaced. They will be very thorough to make sure that your home will be completely safe for you and your family to live in once everything is cleaned up and restored. Odor removal makes furniture and belongings, such as clothes, seem good as new.
After the fire’s out, that’s were our team at SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island comes in. We hope you never need our disaster restoration services, but if you ever do, we hope you remember our name.
What Goes On In the Dehumidification Process?
4/26/2019 (Permalink)
We have highly advanced equipment to get your home dry right and on time!
Dehumidification is a process where excess moisture is removed from your property. The process often takes place following a deep cleaning or when water has to be cleared out following a flood. Our team at Spangler Restoration will provide you with the help you need for dehumidifying your property.
But what happens during dehumidification? You should look at what will go on when getting your surfaces dried oDehumidificationff.
- The dehumidifier must be sized based on the area you need to have treated. The size is based on the number of pints of water a unit can remove in a 24-hour period. Use a humidifier with a capacity of 10 pints for every 500 square feet.
- A fan will start working in the dehumidifier. This will take in air from the area, particularly air with high moisture content.
- The air that is collected will get in contact with cooling coils. Those coils will remove moisture as the temperature is lowered.
- The treated air is released back into the room. The air should be dry at this point.
- The key is to get the relative humidity in a room to around 30 to 50 percent. This is a natural level of moisture that does not cause surfaces to become wet but still ensures the surfaces will not wear out.
You must see what you will get out of the dehumidification process. See what we at SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island can do for your property when keeping excess moisture from being a burden in your home.
Staying Safe During a Tornado | SERVPRO® of East Brownsville & South Padre Island Storm Team.
4/22/2019 (Permalink)
Our Storm team is always ready to handle any disaster!
Spring weather can often be unpredictable, so it always a good idea to be prepared for the chance of severe thunderstorms that lead to the perfect conditions for a tornado touchdown.
Historically, April and May have the highest occurrences of tornadoes at 30% and 24% respectively, which means we are currently in the height of tornado season throughout the United States. Included in this blog are some tips and information on tornadoes that can help keep your family prepared for the worst possible scenario.
When Can Tornadoes Occur?Approximately 1,200 tornadoes occur in the U.S. each year, and they are usually the result of severe thunderstorms, especially those known as “supercells.”
A tornado will form when changes in wind speed and direction create a horizontal spinning effect within a storm cell. This is then tipped vertical by rising air moving up through the thunderclouds.
The tornado’s signature funnel cloud will first be transparent, but it will become visible when it picks up water droplets from the storm’s moist air condense or dust and debris.
A typical tornado can grow to be 660 feet wide and will move at 10 to 20 miles per hour, although larger and faster have been observed. Hail and intense winds of more than 200 mph can accompany tornadoes.
The time of day that tornadoes typically occur in the spring and summertime is later in the afternoon, but it is vital to remember that they can occur anytime and anywhere.
Staying Safe in a TornadoMake sure to understand the difference between a tornado watch and tornado warning. When a watch is issued, the conditions are favorable for tornadoes, whereas a warning is issued when a tornado has been reported by spotters or indicated by radar.
Please, if you find yourself in the path of a tornado when a warning has been issued for your area, take action and find a safe shelter.
Shelter options include:
- Underground options like a basement or storm shelter.
- The lowest part of your home, in an area that is away from outside walls, doors and windows. Interior closets and bathrooms can be ideal options.
- If you are outside, try to get to a sturdy building. Mobile homes and trailers are not a safe option.
- If on the road and no building access is available, do not get under an overpass or bridge. Instead, find a low, flat location and use your arms to protect your head and neck.
You should store flashlights, a battery-powered weather radio and extra batteries in your selected tornado shelter at home.
When driving, DO NOT try to outrun a tornado. Also, when you are taking shelter in your home, utilize furniture items like couch cushions, mattresses or blankets for additional protection for your head and neck covered whenever possible.
Tornadoes can wreak absolute havoc on the areas they touch down in. While meteorologists and weather services can provide some advanced warning to potential threats, tornadoes can still occur with little to no warning at all.
If your home or business has been damaged by a tornado, know that SERVPRO® of East Brownsville & South Padre Island storm team is ready and waiting to jump into action and get cleanup and restoration of your property underway.
Mold Remediation...Don’t forget the mycotoxins!
4/22/2019 (Permalink)
Our technicians have the certification to remediate mold in your home!
As we all know, when you see mold, no matter what color, it needs to be removed. But how do we remove a .1 micron size molecule? Hepa filtration is only required to remove 99.97% of particles of .3 microns or larger. Not small enough. Air scrubbers remove airborne particles down to .3 microns. Still not small enough. In addition to the removal of all dust particulate, we find that newer fogging products, like MoldToxinKlear by US Enzyme, effectively ensure mycotoxin removal.
The US National Library of Medicine, National Institute of Health continues its comments by stating “metabolites produced by mold are capable of causing disease and death in humans and other animals.”* Many of our mold-sick customers have health issues not only due to mold but the mycotoxins they produce.
Symptoms can widely range and affect many different organ systems, as suggested by author and practicing physician Neil Nathan M.D. He is author of Mold and Mycotoxins, Current Evaluation & Treatment (2016). He published the following list of symptoms:
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Muscle aches and cramps • Headaches
- Unusual pains (“ice pick” or “lightening bolt”)
- Abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea
- Sensitivity to bright light, tearing, blurred vision
- Chronic sinus congestion
- Cough, chest pain, shortness of breath
- Joint pain with morning stiffness
- Cognitive impairment
- Skin sensitivity to light touch
- Appetite swings and weight gain
- Mood swings
- Numbness and tingling, often in unusual patterns
- Night sweats
- Frequent urination
- Temperature dysregulation
- Sensitivity to static electrical shocks
- Metallic taste in the mouth
- Excessive thirst • Impotence
- Menorrhagia
Super Highway for Mold & Mycotoxins
Mycotoxin molecules are a much smaller molecule than the mold spore itself, making it easier to travel throughout a structure and ductwork. Mold spores are typically 1-6 microns, while human hair is about 100 microns and a mycotoxin metabolite is .1 micron. This small size, therefore, makes it easy to inhale or be absorbed through the skin.
In today’s remediation process we should not only be concerned with mold removal but also these small molecules that can cause severe health issues. There are two areas of focus. The first is removal of all dust particulate where these molecules often land and take up residency. The second is in the ductwork and its role in distribution, which must be addressed in mold remediation projects. We always recommend duct and coil cleaning at the same time of mold remediation.
Mycotoxin Environmental Testing
Not all species of mold produces a toxic substance. But if we see obvious mold and know it has been there for several weeks, we should assume mycotoxins can be present without testing. A recent study of mold growing on wallpaper was determined to produce mycotoxins that were detectable in two weeks of colony growth. **
There are several labs that test for mycotoxins in the urine of suspected mold-sick patients, and there are only a couple of labs that test for mycotoxins in the environment. We find many patients will want the environmental tests to confirm their location of exposure, home, auto or work. We use RealTime Labs in these cases, which require dust samplings of the structure for evaluation. Testing is not always necessary if you understand the species of mold that produce mycotoxins. The most common include:
- Stachybotrys chartarum
- Aspergillus flavus
- Aspergillus fumigatus
- Aspergillus niger
- Aspergillus versicolor
- Fusarium verticilloides
- Penicillium chrysogenum
- Penicillium citrinum
- Penicillium brevicompactum
- Chaetomium globosum
If your home is in need of mold remediation, Call the mold pro's at SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island!
Our Applicants Are Always Our Main Priority
4/22/2019 (Permalink)
We are always here to help with your cleaning, and restoration needs.
Flood damage, burst pipes, and storms, OH MY! It feels like between all the crazy weather we have had in the past year, we have enough to worry about when it comes to potential water damages affecting your home or businesses. However, there is a hidden danger that lies within your home or business's walls that needs to be paid attention to. Leaking, and blocked appliances may not seem like a big deal, but it does not take a lot of time for a little leak to cause a lot of damage to your business. Taking the time to pay attention and keeping your appliances up to date can not only save you a lot of money in the long run, but it can also ensure you are keeping your property doors open and operating. Here are some helpful tips on how to make sure you're making your appliances a priority.
Mark Your Calendar
When you purchase new appliances, make sure you write down the expiration dates and recommended replacement dates on their parts and hoses. You have enough to remember throughout your busy days, so this allows you to write it down and forget about it (until the time comes to make replacements that is).
Make a Date Every Friday Afternoon
Cut out 30 minutes every Friday afternoon and walk around and check all your appliances that are hooked up to a water source. Check for blockages, the hoses, and any leaks, so that you can make sure you are not leaving them unattended for a whole weekend. A small leak over a two-day span could not only create a large amount of damage, but it could be the cause for you having to close your business's doors for a few days. Keeping up with your appliances will help keep your weekend as stress-free as possible.
Don't Put it Off
When you find the problem, fix the problem. Replace a leaky hose, or call a plumber to clear the blockage in your drains or sinks before it is too late. Finding and fixing an issue early on will save you a lot of trouble, time, and money, so don't put it off!
If you do find yourself with a water damage due to a faulty appliance, make sure you give SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island a call!
We Can Respond Fast to Your Disaster | SERVPRO® of East Brownsville & South Padre Island
4/12/2019 (Permalink)
We are always here to help assist our Brownsville community!
If you are faced with a huge cleanup after disaster strikes your home or business, time becomes an especially precious commodity. Since it is your home or livelihood on the line, you don’t have the benefit of waiting for help—you need it right away.
We know that a fast response is very important, which is why responding faster to any size disaster is more than just a slogan to us.
Disasters Require a Quick ResponseWhen it’s your belongings or business on the line, you do not have the luxury of time when it comes to disaster cleanup. This is especially true when water damage has come into play, which can happen from various events such as flooding, appliance and/or plumbing failures, storm damage and fire damage, as water is used to put out the fires.
It only takes mere minutes for water to spread throughout your property, where it will saturate anything and everything in its path. The walls, the floors, upholstery and your belongings are fast casualties of water.
The effects of water damage within the first 24 hours include:
- Drywall beginning to swell and break down
- Metal surfaces beginning to tarnish
- Furniture beginning to swell and crack
- Dyes and inks from cloth and paper items spreading and staining
- The beginning of a musty odor
As time goes on, the damage will continue to worsen. Between 48 hours and a week later, you could begin to see:
- The growth and spreading of mold and mildew
- Swelling and warping of doors, windows and studs
- Metal beginning to rust and corrode
- Paint beginning to blister
- Wood flooring swelling and warping
- The possibilities of serious biohazard contamination
If water damage is left unchecked for over a week, it will lead to dramatically increased restoration costs and time, as well as impact structural safety.
We’re Here to HelpAs a locally owned and operated franchise, we can provide an immediate response to any size disaster, which can help minimize the damage and help keep the cleaning and restoration costs manageable.
Our trained cleanup and restoration specialists can be dispatched to your property or business at any time, no matter what day or time it is.
We are close by and ready to respond whenever the call comes in. A major perk of being part of a national network of over 1,700 franchises is that we have access to more resources for the cleanup and restoration projects that may be larger or stem from major storm situations.
Remember, if you need us, we’ll be there—no matter the time or day. The team of highly trained restoration experts at SERVPRO® of East Brownsville & South Padre Island is available for emergency cleanup and restoration services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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