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How a Mount Kisco Business Can Plan For Commercial Water Damage
1/17/2024 (Permalink)
Is your Mount Kisco business ready if a disaster hits? Call SERVPRO, we're Faster to any size disaster™.
We Help Local Shops With Water Damage Preparedness
SERVPRO® is always nearby, and our teams are Faster to any size disaster™. Our quick response helps reduce the amount of water damage sustained from busted pipes or other plumbing accidents. Businesses in Mount Kisco can take disaster-preparation steps to reduce how much damage their business experiences.
One method many businesses, including Mount Kisco companies, use to prepare for commercial water damage is the Emergency Ready Plan (ERP) from SERVPRO. Authorized parties manage their company's profile on this free service through an easy-to-access app. SERVPRO and chosen managerial staff members have access to the same information when a disaster occurs.
In addition to the benefits a READY profile brings a company, businesses can do other things to protect themselves. Businesses can further decrease their risk of commercial water damage by:
- Performing periodic and regular checks on water line connections,
- Having the roof inspected, and
- Installing moisture-control devices.
The fittings that secure the connections between water feed lines and sinks, toilets, drinking fountains, and refrigerators can become loose, especially if the tubing is a flexible hose. Checking these for preliminary drips can prevent a costly accident.
Yearly inspections of the roof might result in early detection of gaps and soft spots that indicate deterioration. Although extremely heavy, ice dams do not always cause visual sagging. Any amount of water seeping into the underside of your roof can cause damage to insulation and structural components. When a business rents its facility, discussing this with the landlord could protect both entities.
Below ground, which is especially important if your business has any inventory or equipment stored in this area, can experience both backups and high humidity. Because of this, business owners should consider installing either a sump pump or dehumidifier or both to protect their company.
SERVPRO of Northern Westchester County is always Faster to any size disaster.™ To obtain your READY Profile, or if a commercial water damage event has happened, call us at (914) 241-8100.
Mount Kisco Fire Damage Affects Mast Market
1/2/2024 (Permalink)
The SERVPRO team is Here to Help® 24/7 following a devastating commercial or residential fire in the Greater Kisco area.
SERVPRO® Responds to Commercial Fire and Water Damage
The organic market and cafe Mast Market in Mount Kisco experienced extensive fire damage in October 2023. Multiple fire departments joined the Mount Kisco Fire Department at midnight to combat the conflagration and prevent it from spreading. After firefighting efforts ceased, SERVPRO was on the scene by 5:00 a.m. to inspect and document the damage and prepare the space for restoration.
Mount Kisco SERVPRO professionals are available 24/7 to provide fire and water damage cleanup, inspection, and restoration, including build-back services for extensive damage to commercial property.
Late-Night Fire Damage Engulfs Mast Market Overnight
Restoration efforts for a business like Mast Market pose many challenges that require intervention from trained professionals for ideal restoration outcomes.
- Mast Market’s damaged business assets included commercial-grade cooking and production equipment, which SERVPRO can thoroughly document, clean, and remove as needed.
- Fire suppression efforts are necessary for stopping large commercial fires, but they leave behind water damage that can turn soot acidic, corroding metals. On top of that, the excess moisture can create mold concerns that further delay the resuming of business operations.
- SERVPRO’s familiarity with local, state, and federal codes for commercial cleanup can significantly accelerate the restoration process for local businesses affected by disaster while giving owners peace of mind.
What SERVPRO Uses to Combat Fire Damage
SERVPRO has a diverse array of tools at its disposal for a variety of fire damage soils and odors:
- Abrasion blasting can remove soot with minimal damage to surfaces underneath.
- Hydroxyl generators use similar chemical processes to sunlight to deodorize fibers and other porous materials.
- EPA-registered, OSHA-approved biocides mitigate the presence of microbes and odors.
SERVPRO of Northern Westchester County is ready to provide restoration services that make disaster seem “Like it never even happened.” Call (914) 241-8100 for more information.
SERVPRO’s Swift Water Damage Repair Services in Mount Kisco
5/18/2023 (Permalink)
SERVPRO is prepared with restoration equipment and experienced technicians.
Minimize Business Downtime with SERVPRO’s Water Damage Repair in Mount Kisco
Water damage can strike any time, and when it does, it can devastate businesses. From burst pipes to severe storms, water damage can cause significant downtime and lost revenue. It is important to work with a trusted restoration company like SERVPRO for water damage repair of your Mount Kisco property to get your business running in the shortest possible time.
SERVPRO offers a 24/7 water damage repair team for Mount Kisco businesses, which can be on-site within hours of your call. Our technicians are equipped and experienced to handle all aspects of water damage restoration. We work quickly to assess the damage, develop a plan of action, and begin the restoration process.
SERVPRO’s Strategy for an Efficient Water Clean Up
SERVPRO techs use nature’s equilibrium to speed up the restoration process of commercial buildings. The goal is to use dry and warm air to shift the equilibrium to favor drying.
Techs accomplish this by applying science to restorative drying. It is crucial to modulate the three factors affecting drying carefully:
For instance, abruptly increasing the temperature might cause the wet material to release a lot of moisture, risking secondary damage to other materials.
Modulating the Drying Conditions
SERVPRO restorers carefully modulate the three factors during the different stages of the restoration process. During the initial phase, the restorers move warm, dry air close to wet surfaces to evaporate the surface and free water.
During the end stages of the process, when all the free water has evaporated, air movement is not as effective at bringing the bound water to the surface of the materials. Instead, drier and warmer air is more effective.
Call SERVPRO of Northern Westchester County at (914) 241-8100. After all, We Are Faster To Any Size Disaster.
Commercial Water Cleanup in Mount Kisco Requires SERVPRO's Expertise
12/19/2022 (Permalink)
SERVPRO is prepared with restoration equipment and experienced technicians.
Hire a Pro for Commercial Water Cleanup in Mount Kisco
The cleanup process should begin immediately if your business property suffers water damage. If you leave the water to stand for a long time, you increase the risks of mold damage, electrical hazards, and corrosion. Water damage also inhibits normal business activities and puts your inventory and equipment at risk because high humidity levels combined with temperature changes can affect them.
You should contact professional restorers since they are well-trained in determining how to restore your property and the equipment to use. For those in need of commercial water cleanup in Mount Kisco, SERVPRO is the team to contact. We have trained our technicians to handle all problems concerning water damage.
Although each commercial water damage scenario is unique, the cleanup process is similar. We have a thorough and straightforward process that can help you resume business operations quickly and preserve essential items.
Our SERVPRO team thoroughly understands how moisture moves into, through, and out of building materials. With this knowledge, we can handle your cleanup project successfully.
We can use pumps to extract standing water. Our team can check walls and floors beneath the ruined area and crawl spaces for stagnant water and pump it out. After we have extracted the water, we can direct our efforts into drying the affected items and structures in your business. SERVPRO uses various products and equipment to achieve this at varying combinations, depending on your property's situation. Some of the equipment we use includes:
- Air movers
- Structural cavity drying equipment
- Air filtration devices
- Dehumidifiers
Our detection equipment helps us in the drying process since it enables us to locate areas of your business property with high moisture levels. It helps us know when the drying materials have achieved the required humidity levels. Throughout the cleaning process, SERVPRO ensures all the damages are well documented.
To prevent the water damage incident from escalating, contact SERVPRO of Northern Westchester County as soon as possible at (914) 241-8100 for timely and efficient services. We aim to make the damage seem "Like it never even happened."
Is There an Expert I can Call for Water Damage Remediation in Mount Kisco?
8/16/2022 (Permalink)
Call SERVPRO of Northern Westchester County at (914) 241-8100 for fast and efficient service.
SERVPRO Can Help you with Cleaning Up After a Sewer Backup in your Mount Kisco Warehouse
Many warehouses in the Mount Kisco area employ hundreds of people in various departments. When many people work inside one building, the structure obtains excessive wear and tear. Even though most facilities have a maintenance department responsible for their upkeep, sometimes disasters that require work outside the scope of your maintenance crew can occur.
For example, you may need help from professional commercial water restoration companies in Mount Kisco if your warehouse suffers from a sewer backup. Since your bathrooms inside your warehouse have a lot of use, the sewage lines may be blocked by debris one day. Once the moisture and other waste cannot make their way down your sewer lines, the water may back up and start flowing out of your sink drains and toilets. If the pipes get clogged overnight, your warehouse could get flooded with the contaminated water from your sewer lines.
Luckily, our SERVPRO technicians are available 24/7, and we can assist you in the following ways after you suffer from a disaster:
- Water Clean Up
- Basement Flooding Clean Up
- Water Removal Services
- Water Damage Repairs
- Emergency Services for Water Damages
- Sewage Clean Up
- Black Mold Remediation
- Mold Inspections
- Cleaning Up After a Sewage Backup
The worst part of having your sewer backup in your warehouse is that the water flooding your building is contaminated. Therefore, if any of your building materials or contents that are porous come into contact with the "black" water, then they must get discarded. We can then treat other nonporous items such as your wooden studs or concrete floors with antibacterial solutions.
If the toilets inside your company's warehouse ever backup overnight, call SERVPRO of Northern Westchester County at (914) 241-8100.
My Mount Kisco Daycare Center is Flooded, How Do I Clean it Up?
6/22/2022 (Permalink)
When you need flood damage restoration services in your daycare center, call SERVPRO!
Hire Professionals From SERVPRO to Handle the Commercial Flood Damage in Your Mount Kisco Daycare Center
The most devastating disasters, such as flooding, happen without warning. Flooding can ruin the structures and contents of the facility, and you must contend with the disruption of your daily operations.
What should I do immediately after the flood?
To get your daycare back up and running, you need to work with experts who provide commercial flood damage restoration in Mount Kisco. SERVPRO has the workforce and equipment required to handle flood damage. After a flood, you can do a few things to stay safe. They include:
- Follow the advice of local authorities like elected officials and first responders because they are usually informed about affected areas. They can tell you which flooded areas to avoid.
- Keep children away from floodwater – Floodwater may contain bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Children may also be vulnerable to electric shock.
- Discard or clean contaminated toys – Make sure children do not play with toys that floodwater has contaminated. Disinfect the toys that can be disinfected and discard the ones that cannot.
What other actions should be taken?
Experiencing flood damage in a daycare facility is stressful. The damage that floodwater causes can increase substantially if you do not take prompt action. We can remove the water and moisture and work tirelessly to restore the facility to its former state.
How do you restore a daycare facility?
Our SERVPRO team assesses the damage and then uses advanced water restoration equipment, products, and procedures to eliminate the water, clean, dry, and disinfect the affected areas. Some equipment in our arsenal includes:
- High-speed pumps to remove the water.
- air movers to speed up evaporation at the surface level.
- Dehumidifiers to eliminate moisture from the air.
- Infrared cameras to inspect and monitor the moisture in building materials.
Our well-trained and experienced staff can also help you document water-damaged items through our CCIS, Contents Claims, and Inventory service. We inventory items room by room and categorize them as questionable, salvageable, or salvageable. However, you and your insurer are responsible for making the decision on which items to discard.
When you need flood damage restoration services, call SERVPRO of Northern Westchester County at (914) 241-8100. We are a trusted name in flood clean-up.
Become Familiar With Commercial Water Damage Remediation Services in Mount Kisco
5/19/2022 (Permalink)
Your law office needs to be professional and clean at all times. Contact SERVPRO at any sign of water damage.
Commercial Water Removal From Your Mount Kisco Law Office
A water leak in your law office restroom is a giant nuisance and potentially detrimental to business. There are also implications for necessary documentation near the floor level or improperly stored. It is essential to keep your office functional while important cleanup and restoration occur. First things first, ensure the water main is turned off and the leak stops. Then, move any physical documentation exposed to moisture to a dry area or out of the building. Before canceling all of your upcoming appointments, you may want to seek professional assistance.
When you want to keep your business running, as usual, commercial water removal in Mount Kisco presents a different set of challenges compared to dealing with water removal within your home. When a house has water damage, it typically does not matter if there are large pieces of visible equipment and people working. When it is your office and you have clients coming in to meet you, it is crucial to keep a low profile to maintain a professional front, so the business does not suffer.
SERVPRO restoration and water removal technicians come to assess the damage to devise a plan as soon as possible, knowing how important it is to keep everything running smoothly. If some of your office contents suffered damage, technicians might remove them to clean the items in a secured off-site storage facility. If documents do not have a digital copy and need restoration, SERVPRO calls in a document restoration specialist to assist.
Extraction, if needed in carpeted areas, usually occurs using portable extraction equipment outside of regular business hours, so the work does not disrupt employees and clients. An essential piece in drying the impacted area is the facilitation of evaporation. Technicians strategically place surface-level air movers around the office to blow warm, dry air exhausted by dehumidifiers placed in out-of-the-way corners.
SERVPRO is available for any size disaster 24/7 and understands the cost of business and the importance of uninterrupted workflow. Contact SERVPRO of Northern Westchester County at (914) 241-8100. We're Faster To Any Size Disaster.
Commercial Water Damage In Your Mount Kisco Restaurant
3/30/2022 (Permalink)
When your commercial kitchen is facing water damage, you need help fast. Contact our certified SERVPRO water damage remediation team. We are here.
Stopping Commercial Water Damage in a Mount Kisco Restaurant
Water damage is a pain for any business to endure. Whether it is a pipe leak in the kitchen or overflowing fixtures in bathrooms, it can be overwhelming for small business owners to have to tackle this type of damage. Fortunately, there is a team that can help.
If your Mount Kisco restaurant needs commercial water damage mitigation from experienced professionals, the experts at SERVPRO have extensive experience in cleaning and restoring restaurants to their preloss condition. Whether the source of the leak is in your kitchen, storage area, bathrooms, or front of the house, SERVPRO tools and techniques are designed to meet local, state, and federal sanitation requirements for commercial spaces.
Flooring Requirements for Commercial Restrooms
- Keep it low maintenance. Consider a surface that is both cost-effective and easy to maintain. A quality vinyl floor, for example, does not require polish or wax. Better still, many vinyl installations can be implemented without grout lines, which minimizes the risk of water penetrating structural materials underneath the floor.
- Water resistance. Restroom flooring should be nonporous and water-resistant. Some flooring solutions run the risk of delamination, which can affect the ability of tiles to adhere to the floor. In the event of a water damage issue, replacement may be more cost-effective and sanitary than repair depending on the disaster.
- Scratch and scuff resistance. Many commercial restroom floors are installed with a protective polyurethane topcoat or similar vapor barrier. While this is excellent for commercial purposes, it can sometimes present unique challenges for restoration, as water often seeps into wall trim or counters. However, this can be combated using water-resistant paints and other precautions.
How SERVPRO Can Help
When working with a commercial restroom, one of the most pressing concerns is maintaining sanitary conditions. SERVPRO takes health and safety very seriously, and only uses OSHA-approved, EPA-registered antimicrobials during the disinfection process.
SERVPRO can utilize mops, squeegees, and extraction wands to eliminate the presence of standing water. If the damage is caused by a pipe leak or clean toilet overflow, technicians can prepare the space for drying with air movers and dehumidifiers. Technicians can use rovers to address water-affected carpet outside of the restroom.
SERVPRO of Northern Westchester County can ensure that your business looks, “Like it never even happened.” Call (914) 241-8100 any time of the day or night for emergency response cleanup.
Keeping Mold Damage in Yorktown Heights Warehouses Contained
2/24/2022 (Permalink)
For reliable mold remediation, and keeping your commercial production at capacity, call SERVPRO in the Greater Yorktown Heights area
Fast action for mold-damaged Yorktown Heights warehouses.
It is not easy to monitor the physical condition of large production facilities as readily as you might like but identifying threats like mold growth should be a priority. Microbial threats deteriorate hosting materials and can destroy stored wares. Restoring the damage means answering a few important questions.
What is Causing the Mold Damage?
The first determination about mold damage in Yorktown Heights production facilities and warehouses is what is causing the threat. Moist conditions attribute to the development of microbial hazards, so to overcome active colonization, we must also use our restoration experience and general contractor license to:
- Address current moisture
- Track damp pocket migrations
- Find and repair structural vulnerabilities
What Can Be Done to Protect the Inventory?
Warehouses are designed to store items and inventory for businesses and other companies, so when threats like mold exist, this can quickly impact many of these stored items. Relocating these belongings is often a good start to protecting them from aggressive colonization that can heavily target cardboard, pallets, and other typical storage materials.
Are Harsh Malodors a Concern?
Yet another concern for the warehouse and its stored items after mold development is the harsh odor that can overwhelm the affected areas. Musty smells are generated from the volatile organic compounds active colonies emit, so we must implement air scrubbing equipment and deodorization practices to manage these threats before they get out of control.
Are Repairs Needed?
By understanding the destructive capabilities of mold and water damage to your warehouse, you can appreciate how frequently post-remediation needs like repairs and reconstruction will be required. We can help with these needs and build-back services seamlessly after cleanup with a general contractor license.
When mold threatens areas like large commercial structures and warehouses in the area, our SERVPRO of Northern Westchester County team is here to help. We have a variety of mold remediation solutions when microbial growth overwhelms production facilities. Give us a call today at (914) 241-8100.
SERVPRO Offers a Fast and Effective Fire Damage Restoration Service to Mount Kisco Establishments
12/31/2021 (Permalink)
When fire damage happens, effective restoration is necessary. Contact our certified SERVPRO team for a custom fire damage remediation plan.
Why do Mount Kisco businesses rely on SERVPRO for fire damage restoration?
A fire incident at a place of business can result in substantial property damage resulting in heavy losses to the entrepreneurs. Hiring a professional company like SERVPRO for fire damage restoration of your Mount Kisco property can help you repair the damage and get back on your feet.
With years of experience in commercial fire damage restoration of Mount Kisco buildings, SERVPRO has made a mark as one of the most trusted services in the area. Our technicians use a multi-faceted approach to clean and deodorize the damage caused by fire and smoke, “Like it never even happened.”
Why is SERVPRO so effective in deodorizing fire and smoke damage to commercial buildings in Mount Kisco?
One of the biggest problems with fire and smoke damage to a commercial building is the lingering odor that can be off-putting to potential customers. The deodorization process that SERVPRO of Mount Kisco uses involves-
- Removing the source of the odor
- Cleaning of the odor-causing residues from the surfaces
- Seal the surfaces, if needed
SERVPRO techs use a combination of techniques to produce acceptable deodorization results.
Why do SERVPRO techs use hydroxyl generators during the deodorization of commercial properties?
Hydroxyl generators produce highly reactive hydroxyl (OH-) radicals. As the hydroxyl radicals are very reactive, they rapidly oxidize odor-causing chemicals in the air. One of the biggest advantages of these generators is that they can be operated throughout the restoration process and thus minimize business interruption.
Call SERVPRO of Northern Westchester County at (914) 241-8100 for 24/7 assistance.
Commercial Water Restoration to Address Interior flooding for Yorktown Businesses
10/28/2021 (Permalink)
SERVPRO IICRC certified technicians have the manpower and equipment for any size commercial water damage restoration issue.
SERVPRO Provides Mitigation and Water Restoration to Give Yorktown Commercial Property Owners Peace of Mind
You may only think that water restoration services are necessary when storm flooding comes into your business. However, burst pipes or issues with hidden leaks anywhere inside your company can wreak havoc on building materials. Not only that, but the more prolonged moisture gets left to settle in, the more damage occurs. SERVPRO features water restoration technicians (WRT) and odor control technicians (OCT) capable of handling whatever commercial water damage you may have encountered at your Yorktown Heights business.
Whether you have an auto garage, furniture store, or production facility, how quickly you act when facing interior flooding makes all the difference. SERVPRO is here for water restoration in Yorktown Heights to ensure your commercial property goes through as little disruption and downtime as possible. When you contact us for water removal services and emergency services water damage, you can count on:
- Emergency service to include rapid water extraction, safety scoping, and containment
- Mitigation to help limit loss, including detailed drying and the removal of all non-salvageable materials
- Cleaning and restoration of your commercial building in all impacted areas, including deodorization to eliminate any foul, musty odors
You must know that handling commercial water restoration can be challenging without access to industrial-grade equipment. Failing to utilize the training and experience of skilled technicians may put your property, customers, and employees at risk. SERVPRO technicians have undergone training to spot potential safety hazards, deal with microbial bacteria, and the best methods for rapid drying to get your business back on track.
With a quick phone call to (914) 241-8100, you will have the Green Fleet from SERVPRO of Northern Westchester County at your commercial property ready to go within hours. We are available 24/7 for water restoration!
The Effect of Burst Pipes on Yorktown Heights Shops
8/27/2021 (Permalink)
When the main waterline bursts and causes water damage to your commercial building. SERVPROs IICRC certified technicians are here to help. Call now!
Clearing Standing Water and Completing Necessary Repairs Restore Functionality to Yorktown Heights Stores.
From the effects of the harsh winters to aging plumbing fixtures and systems, burst pipes are more likely in local shops and commercial properties than owners realize. As leading restoration experts, we can quickly mobilize when these disasters impact area stores to protect contents, clean up standing water, and begin any needed water damage repairs to restore the structure.
Mitigation Solutions Reduce Tear-Out and Reconstruction Needs
The objectives of our fast response to emergencies are to reduce the water damage repair to Yorktown Heights businesses as much as possible. Shops exposed to disasters like burst pipes can quickly become overwhelmed by situations like standing water that threatens contents and installed building materials. Mitigation strategies are initial actions designed to prevent water damage repairs, and some of these include:
- Water removal
- Bulk material discarding
- Content relocation
- Board up/tarping
Water Damage Repairs Can SERVPRO Complete?
Some degree of repair and reconstruction will be necessary to get your business back up and running quickly after emergencies like burst pipes. With a general contractor license, our SERVPRO professionals provide these services seamlessly following mitigation and restoration. Water damage restoration are often one of the final stages necessary to return the shop to its full functionality.
With the capability of providing repairs and reconstruction services, our SERVPRO of Northern Westchester County team is a one-stop shop for restoration and recovery after water damages. With how many ways water damage incidents can exist, some degree of these additional services is often required. To make water damage “Like it never even happened,” give us a call today at (914) 241-8100.
What Services Do Mount Kisco Businesses Use for Fire Damage Restoration?
7/23/2021 (Permalink)
When a fire destroys your commercial building. SERVPRO has you covered from start to finish.
SERVPRO is a Leading Provider of Commercial Fire Damage Restoration Services in Mount Kisco
Modern business premises contain a plethora of electronic equipment. If a premises fire occurs, then this equipment can often be among the most expensive to replace. SERVPRO has an effective solution for mitigating damages to electronic equipment. Controlling temperature and humidity can often limit losses to electronics in your business. Contact a professional restoration service if you need:
- Fire damage restoration
- Fire restoration
- Smoke damage
Commercial fire damage restoration in Mount Kisco can help inspect electronics for safety and smoke damages. One of the core damaging effects on electronics following a fire can be condensation or soot getting into electric boards. SERVPRO can maintain most electronics above the dew point to prevent condensation damages. We can also remove any electronic equipment from the area of harm and perform dry surface cleaning.
- Our crew chiefs can arrange for a dedicated electronics specialist to assess photocopiers, computers, and telephones in your place of work.
- While subcontractors arrive, our team can perform essential mitigation such as temperature control and dehumidification for electronic equipment.
- In large businesses, we can securely store electronic equipment while the structural restoration is underway.
A fire at your commercial premises could affect revenue. Contact SERVPRO of Northern Westchester County for fire damage restoration at (914) 241-8100.
Yorktown Heights Business Owners Trust SERVPRO for Commercial Fire Damage Restoration
4/27/2021 (Permalink)
Retail store owners count on SERVPRO for fire damage cleanup to their Yorktown Heights shops
SERVPRO Has the Tools and Applications for Successful Fire Restoration Services
Post-fire cleanup in commercial properties should get outsourced to a professional mitigation company. Soot can get spread to currently unaffected areas, and improper cleaning methods can further damage the structure and contents.
SERVPRO technicians can begin commercial fire damage restoration in Yorktown Heights structures as soon as the fire department confirms the techs can enter the work-site.
The techs get to work removing charred debris and separating articles for hand-cleaning applications outside the damage zone.
Odor control methods are crucial for capping off a restoration service. There should never be a hint of smoke scent within the property or contents. SERVPRO techs have numerous pieces of equipment such as thermal foggers and ULV misters along with solutions to neutralize odors within the building:
- Water-based odor counteractants to mix with other cleaners
- Solvent-based deodorizers
- Sealants
It is vital that porous items such as upholstered furnishings in reception rooms and offices get tested to ensure that the fabric can tolerate exposure to the cleaning agent chosen for the best outcome.
SERVPRO of Northern Westchester County at (914) 241-8100 brings years of experience and expertise to Yorktown Heights commercial fire damage cleanup jobs.
How Does a Yorktown Height Business Prepare for Flooding?
2/26/2021 (Permalink)
Facing flooding? Act fast with a call to SERVPRO. We offer water removal and flood damage remediation services in your area.
Yorktown Heights Business Owners Can Rely on SERVPRO for Restoration Services
When you own a business, you need to be ready for as many contingencies as possible. Flood damage is one of those events when relying on a fellow business specialized in restoration services pays off. SERVPRO’s professional training and field expertise speak for themselves as soon as you place a call to its 24/7 hotline and invite the team to assess the impact of floodwaters on your space.
Flood damage in Yorktown Heights may manifest itself in many different ways. Some damage may be visible to the naked eye, whereas other dangers may lurk in subfloors and wall cavities. Rather than guessing at the scope of the problem, allow our SERVPRO crew to assess it with our specialized industrial equipment. Among the tasks you can delegate to our team, you can include:
- Water extraction
- Structural drying
- Antimicrobial solution application
- Deodorizing
Our goal at SERVPRO of Northern Westchester County is to mitigate your loss. Call us at (914) 241-8100 and let us be your expert advisor until your business looks “Like it never even happened.”
Choate Sanctuary Is Right Next Door to Mount Kisco
12/23/2020 (Permalink)
Mold damage in your home is for the birds! SERVPRO can remediate the issue while you enjoy the Choate Sanctuary.
Mount Kisco Groups Love to Adventure in the Nearby Choate Sanctuary
Choate Sanctuary consists of 32 acres of forest surrounded by residential homes and businesses. There are walking trails where hikers can enjoy the forest's serenity and observe many birds and animals, all in our backyard. There are rolling hills and stone outcroppings that add to the visual enjoyment of your hike. The Choate sanctuary is open seven days a week, from dawn until dusk, free of charge.
Many locals visit the sanctuary regularly to enjoy the forest's beautiful surroundings; however, guided field trips are available for December and January for groups of all ages by contacting the Choate Sanctuary through the Saw Mill River Audubon. Note social distancing is required at this time as per health guidelines currently in effect. Guides leading field trips through the sanctuary can help identify:
- Various birds,
- Wildlife and
- Their habitats
Make arrangements in advance and take your group on a guided tour of the Choate Sanctuary in Mount Kisco. Guides can also tailor the discussion to the group's interests, e.g., Scouts, Classroom curricula, etc.
SERVPRO of Northern Westchester County provides mold removal services to Mount Kisco commercial business customers and the surrounding area. Call (914) 241-8100. We respond 24/7 to help with all your mold removal needs.
Where Can Mall Owners Seek Help After a Flooding Incident?
10/26/2020 (Permalink)
Don't let floodwater close your mall, call SERVPRO!
SERVPRO Restoration Experts in Yorktown Heights Performs Commercial Flood Damage Restoration
When flooding strikes, your shopping mall can sustain an immense financial loss in ruined products, property damage, and lost income because of interrupting business. If your shopping mall requires flood damage restoration, timing is of the essence. SERVPRO is available 24/7/365 to offer your business a reliable lifeline when you need flood restoration services in Yorktown Heights.
What are the repercussions of flood damage in a mall?
The commercial flood damage in your Yorktown Heights mall can be devastating or minimal, based on various factors. Some of the effects of flood damage in malls include:
- Property damage – Floodwater and resulting moisture can ruin equipment, inventory items, essential records, and technical systems.
- Safety and health risks to mall employees, store attendants, and customers.
- Loss of tenants
- Legal problems
Every mall is different and could have extra unexpected results after a flooding incident. Malls often cover a large area, and flooding can therefore cause extensive financial devastation.
What does the restoration process involve?
We can begin the restoration process by pumping out the floodwater and assessing the damage. Our SERVPRO team can quickly remove the floodwater using portable or truck-mounted pumps to minimize further damage, such as mold growth. Fast and effective water remediation helps reduce restoration costs and means lower stress for you.
Our technicians can also remove all the irreparably ruined stock and equipment. We usually attempt to salvage ruined items where possible. We can clean the building extensively using specialist equipment and look out for structural damage that can place you and your tenants at risk. Our technician can then dry and dehumidify the affected areas to prevent foul odor and mold infestation. We concentrate on the fast drying of a building to minimize moisture levels.
How do you deal with contamination?
We categorize floodwater as blackwater, meaning that it has microbial contamination, which is unwelcome in malls, especially if fast-food restaurants are present in the building. To eliminate microbial contamination, we can completely remove the contaminated materials. We also use disinfectants that kill about 99 percent of harmful microorganisms on the surfaces where we apply them.
Do not let flood damage in your mall affect your income. Call SERVPRO of Northern Westchester County at (914) 241-8100 for help. We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.
What Should I Look for When Selecting a Fire Restoration Technician for my Business?
9/8/2020 (Permalink)
Smoke and soot can damage your business as much as the flames. SERVPRO knows how to clean the damage.
Certified Fire Restoration Technicians are Essential to Restoring your Business in Mount Kisco
If your Business in Mount Kisco has fire damage, your need to vet the restoration company you choose based on its training and credentials. As overwhelming as the restoration may seem, a reputable team can break down the steps towards repairing your space and mitigating the fire's impact. When flames ravage your business, the sooner you can get a team to coordinate with insurance needs and allow you to resume operations in some capacity, the less exposure you'll have.
Before you embark on fire damage restoration efforts in Mount Kisco, select SERVPRO and our certified group of technicians. The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is the certifying body in our industry, and our team learns from its experts regularly. We are well-versed in the theory of fire and the cleaning of surfaces and specialty drying solutions through our training. This knowledge is necessary to treat your Business after the flames, and the ensuing water is spread throughout.
What should I know in preparation of an efficient fire restoration process?
You can rely on our SERVPRO staff's expertise during the fire restoration process, but it doesn't hurt to have some familairity of what we do. As we consider the next steps, we consider the materials and the type of residue left behind. We also pre-treat each surface to ensure that abrasive cleaners will not damage them further. We may quickly discard some items beyond repair and move others to a staging area to clean and store them until it is safe to return them to their original spot. Among the cleaning methods we use, you will find the following:
- Vacuuming which lets us remove large volumes of soot
- Dissolving agents which help loosen deeply embedded residue for easier removal
- Dry sponges which contain a chemical solution to help us remove oily residue
SERVPRO of Northern Westchester County prepares for fire emergencies of all sorts. Call us at (914) 241-8100 as soon as you can and enlist our help. As business owners ourselves, we understand how important it is to leave your workplace, "Like it never even happened."
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How Quickly Can My Business Recover from a Major Fire in Mount Kisco?
8/13/2020 (Permalink)
SERVPRO of Northern Westchester County is quick to get your fire damage under control. Call us for swift action recovering your property after a fire.
SERVPRO Technicians Work to get your Business back up and Running as Quickly as Possible.
Every fire has its characteristics in terms of the amount of damage from the actual fire vs. damage from the efforts of the firemen in quelling the fire. The fire department's objective in Mount Kisco is to suppress the fire while minimizing adjacent damage and keeping everyone safe. During the process, there is often lots of collateral damage caused by the water used to ensure that embers are not lingering inside walls and cavities.
SERVPRO is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We can usually be on-site in less than four hours to assess the damage and begin mitigation efforts to minimize further damage from wet materials and weather situations after a fire incident in Mount Kisco. Once we evaluate your premises' condition and develop a plan in conjunction with you and the insurance company, our team can immediately implement the plan to put you back in service as quickly as possible.
Can You Coordinate Trades People During Restoration?
Initially, we remove damaged building materials and the contents, then cleanup and drying, as well as deodorization, can begin. SERVPRO can also manage local Mount Kisco tradespeople to restore the building to its original condition. Restoration timelines are critical to ensure that your commercial operations are returned to normal as quickly as possible.
Smoke odors, water damage, cleaning of office furniture, and structural repairs must be organized and completed promptly. Structural restoration, installation of new flooring, and walls, along with electrical and plumbing repairs, must be completed in the correct order to minimize downtime and total restoration expenses.
We work closely with your team as well to keep them up to date. We understand that there are many activities associated with restarting commercial operations, including alerting customers and suppliers to enable a successful restart of your business operations.
Call SERVPRO of Northern Westchester County at (914) 241-8100 to assist with your emergency fire damage and restoration needs.
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How Fast Can I Get Help with Water Damage Cleanup?
6/25/2020 (Permalink)
After your home suffers water damage, you need professionals to assist you with swift cleanup. Call SERVPRO right away! We are always available.
We Are Faster To Any Size Disaster – Call SERVPRO to Your Mount Kisco Business When You Need Prompt Commercial Water Damage Restoration Service!
Whether you have a retail store or a real estate company, your commercial space is crucial to your livelihood. Any water infiltration calls for prompt cleanup with professional-grade tools so that you never miss a beat. SERVPRO has water restoration technicians (WRT) on call so that we can deploy a crew as soon as possible to get started cleaning up your Mount Kisco business.
Is it Possible to Limit the Loss?
Once a business has a water loss incident, it is easy to lose a great deal of inventory. Many companies attempt to clean up commercial water damage in Mount Kisco on their own, which often leads to secondary damage. Missing hidden pockets of moisture impacts building materials and brings on the potential for mold and mildew growth. SERVPRO features the latest restoration methods and technology, ensuring that you get the prompt cleanup you need to cut the cost of restoration.
How Quick Can You Get to Work?
After you call for emergency service, we send out a crew as soon as possible. In many cases, we arrive in as little as four hours or less with our Green Fleet. Upon arrival, we:
- Perform a detailed assessment to determine the cause of damage
- We start working right away to pull up standing water
- Moisture meters and moisture sensors allow us to find any areas that still contain moisture
- Drying equipment such as air movers, industrial fans, and dehumidifiers bring the interior of your business back to optimal relative humidity levels
- For any areas where building materials are unsalvageable, we remove them with controlled demolition methods
- Everything removed gets replaced and we clean and sanitize the area to make your business like-new once again
SERVPRO of Northern Westchester County is here when you need prompt, reliable water damage services. Call us at (914) 241-8100 to have a crew deployed to your commercial property!
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The Real Truth Behind the Spread of Mold Damage in Your Mount Kisco Commercial Space
11/30/2019 (Permalink)
Keep your restaurant spick and span after mold damage with remediation services from SERVPRO. Call today!
Why Containment Is Vital to Mount Kisco Restaurant Mold Damage
Proper remediation tactics secure your Mount Kisco restaurant from ongoing threats and can work to keep your business going despite this alarming discovery. The presence of mold can be a considerable obstacle to maintaining a positive reputation with your customers. If the problem area exists away from your food preparation stations, such as microbial threats that can develop from a persistent toilet supply line leak in the women’s bathroom, we can work around these conditions when possible to keep your doors open.
Though you want to ensure that the facilities are available to your customers, mold damage in Mount Kisco restaurants require fast and complete containment strategies. Sealing off these areas can prevent cross-contamination with other areas of the restaurant. Stopping the migration of this organism is vital in keeping your staff and customers able to stay in the building. Containment with thick, 6mil plastic sheeting can help out your business in many ways.
As briefly mentioned, containment zones reduce the threat of cross-contamination and the spread of damaging effects. This barrier alone can keep volatile organic compounds and health effect-inducing microbes from reaching your connected dining space or making their way through ventilation shafts to the kitchen area. Spreading colonies can assuredly become too threatening to allow your business to remain functional.
Our SERVPRO team can also utilize containment barriers to regulate airflow, drying, and air filtration in an affected area. We have the professionals that can work to remediate active colonization on surfaces as possible, but also a team of licensed general contractors that can remove overly compromised portions of drywall or wood vanities and repair damaged plumbing fixtures to prevent mold recurrences.
Having a comprehensive approach to mold colonization in your restaurant can help to keep you serving customers while our SERVPRO of Northern Westchester County team remediates the threat. We can work tirelessly through your inoperable hours to make the most considerable strides that minimize the effect on your business during the workday. Give us a call anytime we can help at (914) 241-8100.
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Property Manager Partnerships: A Win-Win
1/10/2017 (Permalink)
Property Managers as Partners
The winter months can create significant challenges for property managers. Snow and ice don’t have the predictability of grass and shrubs. Further, grass and shrubs don’t cause ice damming and pipe freezes.
How you react to the challenges of winter can set the tone of your relationship with HOAs and association boards come spring and summer. Your clients are likely to forgive you for that which you can’t control so long as they constant progress toward restoration of their lives, starting yesterday.
We recognize the urgency to react and to immediately build a recovery plan when we partner with property managers. Winter months aren’t the time for training in front of upset tenants. Our crews receive technical and service training to identify a situation and do the right thing and to be sensitive to a situation.
Our office works with our partners to make sure documents flow through the right channels which simplifies settlement whether there is a claim or the job is a direct pay. We also anticipate and recognize coverage issues so that tenants and owners understand how the claim will be settled.
The SERVPRO brand is the most recognized and respected brand in the mitigation industry so your first decision to call on our team should be an easy one. No one gets fired for hiring the industry leader.
Food Disasters... We Aren't Talking Mom's Meatloaf
2/9/2016 (Permalink)
Whether it is a smoke condition caused by a fire in the prepared food section, an oven fire in a manufacturing facility, or fire suppressing chemicals spread over 40 tons of fresh fruit, the disasters that effect food companies present some pretty awesome challenges.
Wrong decisions early on can open a Pandora's Box of liability issues even before the matter of cash flow and fulfillment come into play.
-- Companies with sophisticated business system back ups can be stymied when they realize two days after a small fire that their regular staff lacks the knowledge to clean soot and deodorize after a small fire.
-- Distribution companies turning 50 tons of fresh fruit every week trip when they fail to secure hauling capacity and a destination for destruction of a warehouse brimming with imported product during high import season.
-- A small chain store manager must decide in hours whether to do a partial open of a store or incur the cost of extended, nighttime cleaning time. nighttime cleaning mitigation.
These are a few of the many real-world challenges we have solved over the past year. There are many more.
Our approach to commercial losses is to stabilize and then meet with affected parties to understand the goals of all affected constituencies.
SERVPRO of Northern Westchester County is comprised of business and mitigation professionals that understand the financial, cultural and structural challenges of any disaster.
In a perfect world we meet, discuss and put a communication chain and decision tree in place. Regardless, when the wheels come off, we've got your back.
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