Actions to Take in the Event of Fire Damage

7/16/2022 (Permalink)

Our professionals are highly-trained, with the experience, tools and knowledge to clean up fire and smoke damage.

Actions to Take in the Event of Fire Damage

Fire damage can be a terrifying experience. However, after a moment of disbelief, homeowners often ask how they might begin the cleaning procedure. Thus, taking the required precautions to protect yourself and your loved ones is essential.

Ask First whether You're Allowed to Enter Your Property

Make sure that the Fire Marshall has given the go-ahead for you to enter the building. In that case, you should be aware of potential hazards in your house, such as hot spots and unstable beams. Waiting until it is safe to see whether your treasured possessions have been spared the fire's ravages is preferable to dealing with an injury that might prolong the process of clearing up the fire damage.

Take Pictures of the Fire Damage.

It's also a good idea to take photographs of the damage to show them to the insurance companies and other possible service providers while you're getting bids. Some damage may not be apparent, such as removing the smoky smell from clothing and furnishings.

Call a Fire Damage Restoration Company for Help

However, there are certain things that you can handle on your own, such as removing clothes and linens that may be laundered or brought to the dry cleaners. Items that have been severely damaged by fire, smoke, or water should not be handled. A restoration firm should be contacted immediately after a fire. These businesses are dedicated to restoring and repairing damaged property.

SERVPRO of Newark Southwest Fremont  is here to help if you require fire damage restoration services. There is no job too big or too little for us to handle. Give us a call today at (510) 737-8793.

Why Hire SERVPRO Restoration Team For Storm Damage Restoration.

7/16/2022 (Permalink)

Fire, water, and mold restoration are the cornerstones of our business. SERVPRO is dedicated to responding to your emergency fast.

Why Hire SERVPRO Restoration Team For Storm Damage Restoration.

A storm has hit your location, and you can see its destruction on your property. Also, coping with storm damage may be a huge challenge. Do not worry! SERVPRO Restoration team is here to assist. But why hire us for a storm damage restoration?

Fastest and Most Efficient Restoration Companies

When you're amid a severe storm damage circumstance, call SERVPRO professionals to handle everything and have the restoration done as fast as possible. In a concise amount of time, we should be able to restore your house to its previous condition.

We Minimize Damage and Restoration Costs Throughout the Process

Our storm damage restoration services may lower your overall losses and the entire expense of cleaning and repair. When water is rapidly removed, the area will dry quicker. With this, the restoration will go more quickly and smoothly. Our prompt reaction may also achieve the capacity to salvage furniture and papers from damage.

We ensure the Well-Being of Relatives.

When storm damage is severe, microorganisms and contamination are inevitable. However, our storm damage repair services can avoid these germs and bacteria. Because the health of our customers is our priority, our storm damage restoration services will leave your house spotless and sanitized.

Are You Struggling To Recover From A Storm? We've Got Your Back! 

When you lose your assets and properties during a storm, we at SERVPRO of Newark Southwest Fremont  realize how tough it is for you to get back on your feet again.

Immediately contact us so that you may get back on your feet. We have years of experience in dealing with storm damage restoration. So, we can vouch for high-quality service. Give us a call today at (510) 737-8793!

The Vital Role of Water Damage Restoration Companies

7/8/2022 (Permalink)

Any amount of unwanted water in a home is a disaster!

When water damage infiltrates your home, prompt action is crucial. Turning to SERVPRO® for restoration services ensures comprehensive cleanup and repair, safeguarding your property from further harm. Here's a brief overview of the invaluable assistance provided by water damage restoration companies:

1. Swift Remediation: SERVPRO® responds promptly to mitigate water damage, employing a skilled team to swiftly clean up excess water and repair affected areas. Their expedient approach minimizes the risk of secondary water damage, restoring your home quickly and effectively.

2. Mold and Mildew Prevention: Water damage creates an ideal environment for mold and mildew growth. SERVPRO® specialists prioritize the removal of excess water to prevent fungal proliferation. If mold is present, they utilize safe and effective methods to eliminate it, ensuring a healthy living environment for you and your family.

3. Professional Expertise: Handling water damage requires specialized knowledge and equipment. SERVPRO® technicians are trained professionals equipped with the skills and tools necessary to address water damage effectively. Entrusting your restoration needs to experienced professionals ensures thorough and reliable service.

4. Insurance Coordination: Dealing with water damage can be overwhelming, but SERVPRO® simplifies the process by working directly with your insurance provider. Their expertise in insurance coordination ensures a smooth claims process, maximizing your coverage and alleviating stress during this challenging time.

In recognizing the expertise and efficiency of water damage restoration companies like SERVPRO®, homeowners can rest assured that their property will be restored to its original condition.

If your home has suffered water damage, don't hesitate to contact SERVPRO of Newark Southwest Fremont at (510) 737-8793. Let's begin the restoration process promptly and restore your home to its former glory.

Are you SERVPRO Ready?

7/6/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO® has the experience and training to handle all your restoration and remediation needs.

Are you SERVPRO Ready?

When property disaster occurs at a business location, the operation of the business is often interrupted. Any interference in business operation can negatively impact the business and profitability of a company. It is imperative that the damage to a commercial establishment be contained and repaired quickly so the impact of business is minimized. 

SERVPRO of Newark Southwest Fremont is an experienced specialist in restoring commercial properties. We have worked at many restaurants, office buildings, manufacturing plants and retail establishments in Foster City, Belmont, San Carlos and Redwood Shores. When a property disaster happens many things can go wrong and quickly. Let’s use a burst pipe flooding as our example. While each building and business will face its own specific situations, these following items are fairly common problems:1 - Portions of the structure will get wet and may need to be removed and replaced. 2 - Water service may be interrupted. 3- Electric service may also be compromised. 4 - Office equipment and manufacturing equipment could be ruined or in need of repair. 5 - Production and assembly processes may be compromised. 6 - Employee safety is in jeopardy (Slip hazard / risk of electrocution) 6 - Alarms, telephones, computers may not function reliably. 7- Elevators don’t work. 8 - HVAC systems compromisedAn experienced commercial mitigation specialist should also provide solutions to business interruption. That’s why SERVPRO of Newark Southwest Fremont provides restoration management services beyond just the initial emergency response of water extraction and structural drying, such as:Water extraction, humidity control, document drying, emergency power, emergency lighting, security services, electronics cleaning and repair, HVAC system cleaning and service, elevator repair, communications systems restoration, structural repair, plumbing repair, temporary office modules, temporary fencing and toilets, OSHA safety inspection services, Industrial Hygienist services, consultation and more.   Being a great commercial mitigation and restoration company, is much more than simply drying a building. It is helping a company get back into operation as quickly as possible. 50% of companies fail within one year of having a disaster. It’s not because they don’t have insurance or resources. It’s because too much time goes by allowing clients to go to competitors.

Call SERVPRO of Newark Southwest Fremont  at (510) 737-8793 for a  free Emergency Ready Plan that can help any business be ready for a disaster. Preparedness reduces the down time and that improves the chances for a company to return to profitability after suffering a disaster.

SERVPRO 's Special Weapon

6/6/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO 's Special Weapon

At SERVPRO of Newark Southwest Fremont, we have both cold “coil dehumidifiers” and “desiccant dehumidifiers.” Having one or more desiccants are the benchmark of a professional mitigation company.

Desiccant-Based Dehumidification is an interesting topic. Most people are aware of “cold-coil” dehumidification, which removes moisture from the air by condensing the moisture onto a cold surface. Desiccant dehumidification relies on adsorption or absorption power of desiccants, which are substances that attract water-vapor molecules from the air. They rely on adsorptive or absorptive process. Adsorption refers to a desiccant that does not change phase as it collects airborne moisture. Most adsorbents are solids; familiar examples include activated alumina, silica gel, and zeolites (molecular sieves). We see these packed in electronics cartons.

In water damage drying application, desiccant machines are designed to collect moisture on a rotating wheel coated with solid desiccant material. As damp air passes through one section of the wheel the desiccant on that section adsorbs water vapor, making the air drier than when it entered. Wheel rotation then exposes the moisture-laden desiccant to a “regenerating” air stream that strips the captured moisture away from the desiccant (desorption). The wheel rotates to the damp air collection port and it is ready to absorb more moisture from incoming air.

At SERVPRO we have dozens of cold “coil dehumidifiers” and a couple of commercial “desiccant dehumidifiers.” That’s one more reason we are proud to be an experienced and professional mitigation company capable of helping commercial clients. SERVPRO of Newark Southwest Fremont  (510) 737-8793

SERVPRO Training House

6/4/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO Headquarters has a fire cleanup training building.

SERVPRO Training House

SERVPRO Industries, Inc., one of America's largest franchise systems provides training for 1,700 independently owned and operated franchise locations.

SERVPRO of Belmont/San Carlos owners learned how to perform fire cleanup at the SERVPRO training house at corporate headquarters.

The two story home is "smoked up" with a variety of different types of smoke. (There are at least four basic types of smoke and each is cleaned with slightly different cleaning agents.) Certain materials when ignited produced different gases and soot. Each major type of soot presents cleaning challenges.

Participants in the training classes perform hands on cleaning. They use the techniques and cleaning agents innovated by SERVPRO. This assures better results when a SERVPRO franchises and their technicians respond to a local and "real" fire.

Contact SERVPRO of Newark Southwest Fremont  at (510) 737-8793.

Winter Weather Tips

6/4/2022 (Permalink)

Keeping you home safe and warm from winter weather is important.

Winter Weather Tips

Wintry weather is great at turning up problems you didn’t even know you had. Like that first really cold night in front of your fireplace that you thought was pure bliss — until you noticed a leak in the ceiling corner, which apparently was caused by a lack of insulation. How were you supposed to know that?

Many homeowners don’t realize they’re making critical missteps that can cost a ton when winter sets in. Here are seven wintertime mistakes homeowners often make (and what they could cost you!):

1. Not Buying a $2 Protector for Your Outdoor Faucet

What It’ll Cost You: Up to $15,000 and a whole lot of grief

It’s amazing what a little frozen water can do damage-wise. An inch of water in your basement can cost up to $15,000 to pump out and dry out. And, yet, it’s so easy to prevent, especially with outdoor faucets, which are the most susceptible to freezing temps.

The simplest thing to do is to remove your garden hose from your outdoor faucet and drain it. Then add a faucet protector to keep cold air from getting into your pipes. They’re really cheap (some are under $2; the more expensive ones are still less than $10). “Get these now! “When the weatherman says we’ve got cold coming, they’ll sell out in minutes.”

While you’re at it, make sure any exposed pipes in an unheated basement or garage are insulated, too, or you’ll face the same pricey problem.

Wrap pipes with foam plumbing insulation — before the weather drops. It’s cheap, too, just like the faucet cover (only $1 for six feet of polyethylene insulation). And it’s an easy DIY project, as long as you can reach the pipes.

2. Instagramming Your Icicles Instead of Preventing Them

What It’ll Cost You: $500 — if you’re lucky; a lot more if you’re not

Those icicles make your mountain homes look so picturesque, you just gotta take a few pics. But you better make them quick. Those icicles can literally be a dam problem. (Yes, dam — not the curse word that sounds the same. )

Icicles are a clear sign that you’ve got an ice dam, which is exactly what it sounds like: a buildup of ice on your gutter or roof that prevents melting snow and ice from flowing through your gutters. That’s really bad news because these icy blocks can lead to expensive roofing repairs.

Depending on where you live, expect to pay at least $500 for each ice dam to be steamed off. Leave the ice and you risk long-term damage, which could ultimately cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars to your roof, depending on what type of shingles you have and the size of the damaged area.

How to prevent them? Insulation. “Ice dams, icicles, and ice buildup on the gutters is a symptom of not enough insulation in the attic.

And “you need to have at least 14 inches of insulation in your attic, no matter where you live. If you live in a colder climate, you’ll need more.

If you don’t have the cash to insulate, heated gutter cables, which run between $50 and $150 each, can be a less expensive alternative when temporarily affixed to areas prone to ice damming.

3. Going Lazy on Your Gutters

What It’ll Cost You: You really don’t want to be in a position to find out

It can be so tempting to skip gutter cleanups as winter nears. It seems like as soon as you clear your gutters, they clog right back up again. So what’s the point?

Well, if it looks like you’re living inside a waterfall when it rains, water is missing your gutter system completely. It’s being directed to your foundation instead. And a water-damaged foundation is never, ever cheap to fix.

A contractor can plug foundation cracks for $1,500 to $3,000, says David Verbofsky, director of training for exterior home products manufacturer Ply Gem. But a worse problem, one that requires a foundation excavation or rebuild, can set you back (gulp) $30,000 or more.

Suddenly, cleaning your gutters a few times each fall doesn’t seem so bad. A pro can do the work for anywhere between $70 and $250, depending on the size of your gutter system.

4. Giving Cold Air a Chance to Sneak In

What It’ll Cost You: Nights where you never feel warm, despite sky-high heating bills

“If it were possible to take every crack on the outside of a typical home and drag them together, you’d have the equivalent of a three-by-three window open all the time,” says Lipford. Yikes.

Yet cracks can be easily and inexpensively sealed with a simple tube of caulk, and it’s available in hundreds of colors to match your window panes, outside siding, and even brick. Not sure where to caulk? Look for visible cracks around:

Window sills

Baseboards

Fireplace or dryer vents

Anywhere something inside pokes a hole to the outside

5. Not Getting Personal with Your Thermostat

What It’ll Cost You: Money you could spend on something else besides heating

We all know we should, but we seem to have some mental block when it comes to programming our thermostats to align with our schedules. It’s not that hard, and sometimes all it takes is buying a new one that suits you. (Like maybe a Wi-Fi one that’ll give you a little money-saving thrill each time you swipe your app.)

“From a cost-savings perspective, a programmable thermostat is a great investment, as much as 10% off your energy bill, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

6. Skipping Furnace Tune-Ups

What It’ll Cost You: A furnace that’ll die years before it should — and higher energy bills.

Forget to service your furnace and you could easily cut five years off the life of your system, five years is a full third of the typical unit’s life span. New units can cost around $4,000 installed, making the $125 annual maintenance charge a no-brainer.

While you’re at it, don’t forget to replace the furnace filter, which cleans the air in your home, and also keeps your furnace coils cleaner, which can shave up to 15% off your energy bill. We suggest at least every three months, but possibly as often as monthly if you have allergies, pets, or smoke cigarettes at home.

7. Foregoing a Fireplace Inspection

What It’ll Cost You: Possibly your life — and your home

A cozy fire is great, but if you don’t maintain your chimney, a fire can cost you thousands of dollars, not to mention the risk to you and your family.

Schedule your maintenance appointment as early as you can.If you wait until the busy season, you’ll have a hard time getting them out there, you’ll pay more, and you’ll get a lower quality job.

Contact SERVPRO of Newark Southwest Fremont  for storm damage at (510) 737-8793.

What happens when fire damages contents?

6/4/2022 (Permalink)

Contents, even important documents are often damaged during a property disaster.

Fires in homes and offices may completely destroy some structural materials and personal items (contents) too.  Depending upon the insurance coverage purchased, policies will customarily pay to rebuild or replace structural materials, including personal contents that are destroyed. Insurance jargon refers to these as: total loss, or non-salvageable items. Adjusters request that restoration companies make an honest evaluation of what can be cleaned or repaired and what cannot be salvaged. If there is uncertainty, they direct the restoration provider to make a test by attempting to salvage. If the results are not satisfactory we are to stop cleaning. SERVPRO will provide an inventory of items that are deemed to be total loss/non-salvageable. The “total loss” inventory is usually supported by photographic evidence and job notes/reports. Sometimes, the adjuster or property manager/agent may want to personally inspect damaged items. It is the adjuster who makes the final determination concerning the total loss items based upon the terms of the insurance policy. Final cost settlement (reimbursement) is between the policyholder and the insurance company (not us).

Please Note: the term is “total loss” is not total lost. At all times, non-salvageable items are in a chain of custody. They are not lost. In fact items are disposed of only after we receive an “Authorization to Dispose” form from you (the policyholder) or at times your adjuster who has gained your approval.

If your property suffers a damage, we are here to help. If you need content cleaning or advice, please call us at: SERVPRO of Newark Southwest Fremont  (510) 737-8793.

Facility Engineers... consider using an emergency pre-work authorization agreement.

6/4/2022 (Permalink)

We offer a special emergency ready plan that includes a pre-work agreement.

SERVPRO of Livermore has developed a simple pre-work authorization agreement we call,Green Response for our commercial clients.It is a proactive disaster recovery plan provided by SERVPRO of Livermore.It allows us to work with you in pre-planning for the complex challenges that often arise during a major catastrophe such as fire, extreme flooding, earthquake, etc. Your participation in this plan will empower us to mobilize and direct a coordinated team of restoration specialists who will work on your behalf to make it…better than before.

Green Response clients sign an agreement that pre-authorizes our company to provide prompt emergency services. In this agreement the labor and materials pricing schedule and payment terms are determined in advance to prevent misunderstandings, and to expedite services.

OurEmergency Response Managerwill tour your facility to work with you in developing a specific and comprehensive restoration/mitigation plan for your location.

Once a preparedness plan has been determined, our team will conduct a meeting at your facility to establish a working relationship, to address your concerns and demonstrate how we may best satisfy your needs. There is no charge for this service. Your investment will be a few hours… time well spent for peace of mind to protect your facility.

Call SERVPRO of Newark Southwest Fremont  (510) 737-8793 for additional details.

Free and Lunch and Learn Programs

6/4/2022 (Permalink)

Owner Clayton Barry performing a training program.

SERVPRO of Newark Southwest Fremont also provides Continuing Education (CE) classes about: water damage mitigation, Fire cleanup, Odor Control, Mold Education and even Ethics. These programs are approved by the California Department of Insurance and the Department of Real Estate. You can earn approved credits by attending these classes. There is no test, just a commitment on your part to attend the entire class. Most classes are two hours in duration. One class for realtors is three hours, as mandated by the State of California. Every class includes a complimentary lunch. We also perform live demonstrations of equipment and cleaning techniques whenever possible. Attendees love these demonstrations!

At SERVPRO of Newark Southwest Fremont its our pleasures to provide your organization with information about the disasters and problems that can affect your properties and clients, and the remedies to make it "Like it never even happened." If you have interest in educational programs please call us at (510) 737-8793.

Water Restoration in Fremont Requires Professional Attention

11/1/2021 (Permalink)

A second story leak caused water damage on the first floor. SERVPRO located the water source and dried the home.

Hiring SERVPRO to Perform Water Repair in Your Fremont Property Can Prevent Costly Destruction

Water damage can strike your residence without warning, leading to havoc. In the absence of proper treatment, excess water can pose health effects and damage structures. Immediate action by hiring professional restorers like SERVPRO can prevent financial loss and anxiety.

SERVPRO offers water damage restoration in Fremont homes fast and effectively since we respond quickly to emergency calls. Our restoration efforts mainly involve removing water from the structure. Preventing mold growth and other secondary damages is the key to our restoration efforts. Our equipment helps us dry even the most difficult spots quickly and efficiently. Before we perform water damage restoration, we take time to perform scoping. This procedure involves locating the home areas where water has penetrated. We then define the extent to which the contents and structure have absorbed moisture beyond typical levels. Some tools we use to track moisture within a home include: 

• Thermal imaging cameras
• Moisture sensors
• Thermal hygrometers
• Moisture meters

As part of the drying process, we can remove excess water from your property. If left to dry on its own, the moisture can cause more damage in the long run. If you have drywall, we can drill small holes to access the water. Our SERVPRO restorers can use structural cavity drying equipment with air movers to dry the moisture behind your drywall. We use the equipment to drive air directly in the drywall to help it dry better. It may take several hours for the damaged area to dry, depending on its severity.

After cleaning and drying the affected area, we inspect it to ensure it is safe for habitation. Our SERVPRO experts can use a moisture meter that does not penetrate the surface of a material to detect moisture. Drywall and plaster are good candidates for moisture detection utilizing this device. It accurately detects damp areas deep within the materials.

Your property may suffer irreversible damage if you allow water to enter. Contact SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont for fast and effective restoration at (510) 737-8793.

Get Prompt Remediation of Mold Damage in Your Newark Residence

10/28/2021 (Permalink)

Undiscovered water damage can cause mold to grow in hidden places - like behind wallpaper.

SERVPRO is the Right Company to Hire for Mold Damage Remediation in Your Newark Home

Mold growth can occur because of hidden water damage. For example, the adhesive that joins your home's concrete slab to the floor might not have cured correctly because of dampness in the slab. Likewise, if the air has high humidity and your home's interior is covered with vinyl wallpaper, mold can develop on the back of the wallpaper.

Having the right solution for the mold damage in your Newark residence is essential. SERVPRO's mold specialists can assess the destruction to come up with the best treatment. We know that mold remediation happens after managing condensation properly. The dew point directly affects condensation. Therefore, our SERVPRO team analyzes the dew point to determine if it is higher than the surface temperature of cooler objects. If the dew point is higher, we can know that the moisture can condense on colder surfaces.

If we examine the dew point in your home and find out that it is high, we can determine why this is the case. Our team can fix the high dew point to reduce mold resurfacing after completing the cleanup work. Our SERVPRO professionals can take several steps to remediate mold. They include: 

• Containment – This involves sealing off the areas with the mold infestation to prevent it from getting into other areas of your home. We also shut off fans, heaters, and cooling systems in the house. 
• Air filtration – We can put HEPA filters into your residence's HVAC unit to remove active spores from your home, which helps prevent the spores from remaining in the house and transforming into fungi. 
• Clean-up – We can use antimicrobial substances to remove the existing mold colonies. 
• Removal and replacement of organic materials that mold has deeply infested. 

After the remediation process, cleaning curtains, furniture, and clothes may be necessary, among other items. If foul odors are present, Our SERVPRO technicians can use fogging equipment to deodorize your home.

Should you have a mold situation in your home, call SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont, at (510) 737-8793. We can remediate the mold so that your home is safe for inhabitation.

Whom Should Business Owners Contact to Help with Commercial Water Cleanup in Newark?

10/21/2021 (Permalink)

Moisture can ruin your inventory. Don't delay. Call SERVPRO at the first sign of water damage.

Contact SERVPRO Restorers for Professional Water Cleanup in Your Newark Retail Store

Business success relies on keeping your retail store professional, clean, and inviting. That is why you should take water damage in your retail store seriously and contact professional restorers immediately to avoid turning your customers away.

Commercial water cleanup in your Newark retail store can help you avoid high losses in your business. At SERVPRO, we understand that restoration delays in a retail environment result in heavy losses. Our team of restorers responds to our customers' emergency calls and acts fast to solve the issue.

While restoring the business premises, SERVPRO always puts retailers' safety and health first. Here are the steps we can take to repair your retail store after water damage: 

• Through inspection using thermal imaging cameras before starting the restoration.
• Inspect the electrical wiring for damage and the flooring for potholes.
• Looking out for falling contents in the event of water flowing in the premises.

If you want to turn on the power, you should have a professional check the electrical system. Once electrical experts verify that the equipment is safe, the staff can lift the inventory to an elevated area until SERVPRO cleanup experts arrive and begin removing the water using sweepers.

After arriving at your water damaged retail store, SERVPRO restorers can use moisture sensors to check for moisture levels on various surfaces. Our technicians can determine the most effective and appropriate cleaning method with this information.

To dry the affected areas effectively and fast, we can use desiccants with two 20-inch reinforced ducts. One duct takes in cool, dry air from outside, while the other drives the moist air from the property. The equipment helps enhance the drying process by increasing the rate of evaporation in the property, including hard-to-reach surfaces.

Water cleanup may seem like an easy job, but it requires sophisticated equipment, tools, and unique skills. Contact SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont at (510) 737-8793. We're Faster To Any Size Disaster.

Why Hire Professionals to Provide Storm Flood Damage Restoration in Newark?

10/8/2021 (Permalink)

Regardless of the room that flooding affects, the situation can seem overwhelming. Contact SERVPRO for effective water removal.

SERVPRO Restorers Offer Effective Storm Flood Damage Restoration Services in Newark Homes

Flood damage may occur in any area, regardless of the elevation. Natural disasters like storms are the major cause of flooding. When you need to restore your property, it is essential to note that floodwater can weaken the structure, cause health effects, mold growth, persisting odors, and electric hazards among many others. Therefore, it is vital to involve experienced restoration professionals like SERVPRO immediately to restore the flooded areas. 

Our team of technicians is always available since we understand how fast flood damage occurs in Newark homes. When we get to the affected property, we determine the extent of the damage before we begin extracting the excess water. We use advanced equipment and approved products to help us get your property to its best condition. Safety is our first priority during flood damage restoration. Our SERVPRO technicians can ensure the safety of everyone in the property by: 

• Wearing protective gear.
• Turning off electricity at the main switch.
• Disposing of food affected by the floodwater.

SERVPRO IICRC-certified professionals also ensure to save as much property as possible to protect you from spending a lot of money on new items such as furniture and electronics. We ensure to remove affected items outside for proper drying and restoration. The more moisture sits in the property, the more the damage. We act fast by using necessary equipment to dry the affected areas. We can use self-propelled extraction tools to compress carpet and pad, squeeze out the excess water, and extract it by using vacuums.

Since moisture can hide in cracks and other areas that may be expensive to repair after demolishing, we can use structural cavity drying equipment that is attached to air movers to direct airflow into wall cavities. This increases the rate of evaporation in these areas to speed up drying. Floodwater may also cause persisting odors even after cleaning and drying the affected area. Our SERVPRO team can use microban to counteract odors and disinfect the property.

Floodwater may cause severe damages in the long run if not handled by a professional. Call SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont at (510) 737-8793 for effective restoration to make it, “Like it never even happened.”

Get Prompt Fire Restoration in Fremont

10/1/2021 (Permalink)

When smoke and fire affects your property, quick reaction times matter. Call our experienced fire damage remediation team to come out and help you.

SERVPRO Has Expertise in Providing Fire Damage Restoration in Fremont

A fire of any size can ruin your home. During a fire, soot, smoke, and odor, among other particles, can penetrate the floors, attic, and ductwork. Therefore, it is critical to hire certified professionals from SERVPRO to repair your home and restore it to a clean and healthy environment. Our restoration team can arrive at your home quickly and use the latest technologies and techniques to deal with fire damage. 

Our priority when performing fire restoration in Fremont homes is to prevent more destruction from occurring. Our SERVPRO team can board up any holes or weakened structures. If the flooring, walls, or roof are damaged, we can inspect them for repairs or replacement. A fire can cause both structural and cosmetic destruction. Cosmetic damage includes the staining of walls, carpets, ceilings, furniture, floors, and fabrics. Soot can corrode metals over time. Structural destruction includes damage to the roof or walls. Based on the damage, our restoration services include:

• Painting
• Polishing and deodorizing woodwork
• On-site or off-site restoration of contents
• Refinishing

The soot and smoke which accompany a fire are difficult to clean out. The staining often goes beyond the surface. Only deep sanding, scrubbing, and refinishing can eliminate the smoke. If your house sustained water damage from firefighting efforts, the cleanup process includes water removal and drying up the affected areas. We take care of this quickly so that mold does not grow. 

Our SERVPRO crew can inspect and test for smoke residues and determine the kind of cleaning required for complete restoration. Apart from the inspector’s estimation, we also pretest particular items to determine the best restoration procedures. By performing inspection and pre-testing, we can locate residues, identify their type and determine which surfaces should be cleaned. We capture residues before removal. Our SERVPRO restorers can use fluids and air to release and carry soils away. We can also remove residues through vacuuming and dissolving. 

When you need fire restoration services, contact SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont, for help. Our 24-hour helpline is (510) 737-8793. 

Why Should Homeowners Involve Water Damage Restoration Professionals in Fremont After A Water Leak?

9/26/2021 (Permalink)

When leaks happen, contact SERVPRO. Our team will investigate the cause and remediate any water damage. We are standing by 24/7 to take your call.

Reliable Restorers Like SERVPRO Provide Efficient Water Damage Restoration in Fremont Homes

As a homeowner, you could face a wide variety of water intrusion problems, including leaking faucets and broken water heaters. Leaving excess water in your home can cause electrical hazards, structural damage, and hazardous mold growth. It can even damage your home's interior furnishings, destroying its aesthetics. At SERVPRO, we understand the impact that moisture can cause within 48 hours. We respond within the shortest period possible, and use advanced equipment and tools to get your home back to its former glory.

We provide effective water damage restoration services in Fremont homes to ensure our customers maintain the value of the affected property. Water can seep into various areas, including hard reaching surfaces. Our SERVPRO technicians inspect the property to get the extent of destruction. Since our aim during restoration is to minimize damage at all costs, we can use inspection cameras to check for moisture behind walls and a luminometer to check for organic contamination. The thorough inspection helps our team to determine:

• The best approach for dealing with the damage.
• Effective equipment and products to use during the restoration process.
• If extra expertise is required such as hiring a plumber or electrician.
• The cost of restoring the property.

Since time is of the essence during water damage restoration, SERVPRO restorers begin extracting excess water. Drying moisture in various surfaces requires special expertise and equipment. We can use portable electric heaters to focus heat on limited areas rather than heating the entire property. SERVPRO restorers prefer using the equipment especially on small areas affected by water. In case of organic contamination, we use premium grade antimicrobial agents to stop the mold from thriving. Our restorers ensure the property is safe for occupation and no future damages may occur. 

Water damage restoration requires extensive experience and exceptional expertise. Call SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont at (510) 737-8793 immediately if the unfortunate happens. We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.

When Should a Newark Business Call for Water Cleanup Assistance?

9/6/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont knows the seriousness of keeping your business up and running. Let us help, call us today.

Water Cleanup Should Take Place as Quickly as Possible at Your Newark Commercial Space to Ensure Best Results!

Whenever you have an emergency at your place of business that involves a significant water spill or flooding, you need water removal services on the scene fast. There are many situations where your in-house cleaning crew cannot keep up with water extraction. Not only that, but the chances are good that hidden moisture could become an issue the longer it gets left to linger. SERVPRO has skilled water restoration technicians (WRT) on standby whenever your Newark commercial property needs water clean up! We’re Faster to Any Size Disaster, we work in a manner that helps you to lessen downtime. 

Emergency services water damage assistance with SERVPRO is second to none. Once you contact us to help with water cleanup in Newark, we arrive at your business within hours of your call. We understand your time is money, but we also work meticulously to ensure no water gets left behind. Some of the tools that our IICRC-certified technicians have at the ready for moisture management include:

• Thermal imaging camera technology
• Thermo-hygrometers
• Moisture sensors and meters
• Borescopes

Commercial water restoration services must adapt to the needs of each business. Our technicians adjust accordingly to provide you with safe, efficient results, whether you are a factory with production machinery or a boutique with garments and other inventory. 

Our Skilled Team is made up of:

• Water restoration technicians (WRT) that understand how to track the path of migration, choose the right tools for extraction, and the best methods to remove water efficiently.
• Odor control technicians (OCT) to help battle damp, musty odors with the help of thermal fogging equipment, EPA-registered cleaning agents, antimicrobials, and sanitization tools. 
• Repair and replacement professionals to perform controlled demolition, as needed. General Contractor License #: 937457

Water damage repairs following water cleanup with the help of SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont gets you stellar results fast. Call our team at (510) 737-8793 to have us get started today!

How Can Bad Mold Removal Companies Harm Your Newark Area Business?

8/31/2021 (Permalink)

Spotted mold at your business location? Contact Team SERVPRO to investigate and remediate the mold damage. Our certified technicians are standing by.

Poor Newark Mold Removal Services Can Seriously Harm Your Business

Mold threatens most area businesses because of Newark’s rainier than average climate. If mold proliferates in your business structures, it could severely impact your operations. Moreover, its effects grow worse the longer it is allowed to remain without proper remediation.

Unlike SERVPRO, many Newark mold removal companies are not all that effective at successfully cleaning up and restoring mold-related damage. If you are unfortunate enough to use one of these other mold remediation services, your business could suffer some of the following long-term effects:

• Persistent and increasingly more intense musty odors that impact every part of your business
• Mold growths that spread throughout your buildings, discoloring and deteriorating structural elements and contents
• Catastrophic structural collapses after mold eats away at cellulose in building materials
• Health effects on customers and employees
• Business closures and financial losses as a result of having to clean up and restore long-term mold damage

In order to help you avoid these devastating issues, SERVPRO’s mold specialists provide area business owners with top-notch mold inspection services, mold removal work, and black mold damage repairs. This all enables us to save you time and money over the long term. 

Considering all this, remember that selecting the right mold removal company is crucial to effectively remediate your mold damage and avoid costly repairs in the future. Call your helpful neighbors at SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont at (510) 737-8793 for assistance.

What Preventative Steps Can I Take to Protect My Fremont Home from Fire Damage?

8/24/2021 (Permalink)

Stay safe and help prevent fires. If a fire does occur, call our SERVPRO technicians 24/7 to quickly come out and evaluate the situation.

There are Many Things You Can Do to Protect Your Home from Fire Damage

House fires are a common concern of most Fremont homeowners. These fires have many everyday causes and can arise at almost any time, with little warning. However, there are some measures residents can take to prevent or lessen the severity of these potentially catastrophic events.

Local Fremont fire damage remediator SERVPRO believes that by taking the following actions, you could either prevent or substantially reduce your risks of suffering the worst fire-related damage:

• Always remain mindful of the various dangers associated with cooking, know how to extinguish each type of fire, and keep a fire extinguisher near your cooking area at all times
• Do not leave stoves or electric appliances turned on while unattended
• Never smoke cigarettes or cigars while lying down on a bed or couch
• Have a fire extinguishing/sprinkler system installed in your home
• Keep your yard well-maintained, routinely trimming all trees and shrubbery around your home and promptly clearing away all yard waste
• Instruct children not to play with lighters, matches, or the burners of your range

With all that said, if you ever do experience a residential fire, remember that SERVPRO is skilled at restoring fire damaged homes like yours. Our skilled fire and smoke damage experts can usually perform whatever house fire clean up, smoke remediation, and fire damage restoration work that your home needs.

Considering this, be sure to call your neighbors at SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont, whenever you need help restoring your home’s fire damage. We are available 24/7 to help you at (510) 737-8793.

Why Should Fremont Homeowners Work with Skilled Fire Damage Technicians?

8/23/2021 (Permalink)

Fire damage in Fremont? No worries SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont is ready to take action!

SERVPRO is Available 24/7 for Fremont Residents When They Need Fast, reliable Fire Damage Restoration

Many people do not realize that do-it-yourself fire clean up can do more harm than good. Even if you had a small fire in the bedroom from a candle or a fire event that happened in your finished basement, you run the risk of causing more damage when handling it on your own. Fremont homeowners will get the fast, accurate results they deserve when hiring IICRC-certified technicians from SERVPRO to come out to their fire-damaged homes. Getting back to life, as usual, is essential, and we make it “Like it never even happened.”

SERVPRO offers a broad range of services related to restoration and fire damage in Fremont. We take the time to do a full assessment to ensure your house fire clean up goes as smoothly as possible. Because smoke remediation and fire debris clean-up go hand-in-hand, we tailor the project to help us achieve our goals. Some of the steps you might see us taking include:

• Inspection and assessment of all fire and smoke damage, including your belongings and structural elements
• Removal of all charred debris from burned building materials and unsalvageable contents

• Content pack up and move out to clean off-site or safely store during the fire damage restoration project
• Moisture remediation to ensure nothing gets left behind from first responders extinguishing the flames
• Formulation of a multi-faced plan to restore your home interior, including containment strategies and the use of full personal protective equipment (PPE) to keep soot and contamination from being tracked into unaffected areas of your home
• Controlled demolition services to repair or replace any damaged areas
• Total cleaning, sanitization, and deodorization to eliminate foul-smelling reminders of the fire, leaving your Fremont home Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned

Why call SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont for fire damage restoration? Because we get there fast and make sure that everything is taken care of, guaranteed! Call us at (510) 737-8793.

Preparing for Potential Flood Damage in Newark, CA

8/19/2021 (Permalink)

Was your home recently flooded due to a broken pipe? Contact our SERVPRO team for effective flood damage remediation services.

You Can Take Several Steps to Substantially Lessen Your Flood Damage Risks

As a low-lying community on San Francisco Bay, Newark, CA is particularly prone to flooding. During the late fall and winter months, when precipitation increases, local flooding risks markedly rise. Fortunately, there are ways to reduce the risks of suffering flood damage.

When it comes to flood damage in Newark, your neighbors at SERVPRO know everything about it. As a highly experienced emergency water damage services, biohazard remediation, and flood restoration firm, we have encountered and successfully dealt with most types of flood-related problems in this city. This has given our skilled experts knowledge about how some of these issues can potentially be avoided.

A few of the ways our technicians have found that the worst flood damage can be averted are:

• Routinely inspecting and ensuring that your home’s foundation is free of damage that could allow stormwaters to enter easily and cause basement flooding
• Regularly checking and making certain that drainage networks on your property are in good working order and free of blockages
• Sandbagging the perimeter of your property to divert approaching floodwaters away from your residence
• Turning off electric and water utilities before evacuating your home so that the potential for additional damage is reduced

With all that said, remember that your helpful friends at SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont are always ready to assist you in overcoming your flood damage. Call us anytime at (510) 737-8793 for help.

What Can Newark Homeowners Do to Handle Flood Damage?

8/18/2021 (Permalink)

Flooding and storm damage is enough to endure, call SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont for the damage.

After a Newark Storm, Residents Can Look to SERVPRO for Professional Flood Damage Assistance

A lot can happen in the short timeframe of a storm in summer or any time of year. Your Newark home may have damage from high winds, and debris or heavy rain can bring in flooding to your garage, sun room, or entryway. Water removal services from skilled technicians are the best way to handle contaminated storm flooding, and this is where our crew at SERVPRO shines. We know the best methods to tackle all types of water damage and storm-related restoration, and We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster. This means that rather than waiting for bacteria-laden water to linger inside your living space, you can have it cleaned, dried, and sanitized. 

The SERVPRO crew best addresses flood damage after storms in Newark – we handle it all, including:

• Basement flooding cleanup
• A leaking roof from storms, including tarping and board up services
• Water removals using high-powered, debris-capable extractors
• Cleaning up after a sewage backup should heavy rain and flooding cause an upset to your system
• Controlled demolition to remove and replace contaminated, unsalvageable building materials – General Contractor License #: 937457

Water Migration Monitoring is Crucial

Any storm flood situation means following areas where water may have migrated. This helps us pinpoint areas for drying and cleaning to ensure no moisture or bacteria are left behind. Some of the equipment that we use during the process for tracing include:

• Penetrating and non-penetrating moisture detection tools
• Moisture sensors and meters
• Thermal imaging equipment

Whenever we determine moisture present behind walls or baseboards, we may perform flood cuts or use boreholes to facilitate easier drying and cleaning. Everything gets finished off with new materials to make it “Like it never even happened.”

SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont is available whenever you need us for flood damage and storm cleanup. You can reach our crew by calling (510) 737-8793.

Can SERVPRO's Fire Restoration Methods Save Furnishings in a Fremont Home?

7/9/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO has the tools and technicians for any fire remediation method your home requires. Call us for help at (510) 737-8793.

SERVPRO Techs Have Advanced Applications for Assisting Fremont Properties to Recover After Fire Damage

It can be disheartening for Fremont homeowners to see a room in their home post-fire damage. Items with sentimental value may be covered in damage from the soot and smoke residue and look like the next destination is the dumpster with the rest of the disposal items. 

SERVPRO techs performing professional fire restoration in Fremont homes minimize the number of items lost to the fire through their advanced cleaning techniques. The type of application chosen by the techs depends on the kind of residues present upon the article and the materials getting cleaned. When needed, the techs test surfaces and carpet fibers before choosing a cleaning agent. There are several different types of tests to ensure the best method gets selected every time for the best outcome.

Top Level Fire Damage Cleaning Types

• Dry Cleaning
• Wet Cleaning
• Immersion
• Agitation

Hardwood furniture needs to be inspected to ensure heat and water did not damage the joints or wood. When the wood is wet from fire extinguishing efforts, the technicians can dry the piece on-site before cleaning. If there are only residues present on the surface, SERVPRO technicians have a host of wood soaps and specially formulated solutions to restore the piece, deodorize it for reuse in the Fremont home.

Fremont residents trust SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont at (510) 737-8793 with their fire restoration. The technicians are available 24/7, including on weekends and holidays.

Can Water Damage Restoration Save a Ceiling in a Newark Home?

6/24/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO removes materials only when necessary. Call on our professionals for assistance with water damage in your Newark home.

SERVPRO Technicians Use Their Training and Equipment to Minimize Loss for Newark Property Owners

There are a huge number of situations that bring the need for professional water cleanup in Newark properties. Two things should not happen after a home disaster involving damage from water: the cleanup should happen as rapidly as possible, and it should get done by professionals.

The need for water damage restoration in a Newark home by SERVPRO can occur from reasons ranging from a roof leak from heavy storms to a forgotten bathtub overflow, toilet backup in an upstairs bathroom, or supply line leak. All of these situations have the same thing in common: they need rapid extraction and drying, and the homeowner will want to lose the minimum amount of building materials to the damage from the moisture. 

SERVPRO technicians do not remove building materials unless they have deteriorated past the point of restoration through drying and cleaning. In cases where controlled demo actions are needed, the techs use their moisture detection equipment to measure the detectable moisture within the ceiling, so the minimum gets removed. This is just one way to lessen the number of repairs needed, as it is far more economical to replace a portion of a ceiling rather than an entire rebuild. Homeowners can trust SERVPRO to always work in their favor.

SERVPRO’s Commitment to Property Owners

• The technicians do not remove items without permission
• No actions get taken that are not under the scope of coverage
• The SERVPRO crew chief keeps homeowners informed of the progress of the water damage remediation process

SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont at (510) 737-8793 supports the local Newark community for all sizes and types of water damage restoration needed.

How Can a Puff-Back Get Cleaned in a Newark Home?

6/17/2021 (Permalink)

Our SERVPRO team will eliminate every trace of smoke and fire damage from your home.

Newark Residents Trust SERVPRO with Their Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration Services

When a puff-back happens in a Newark property, the smoke damage is unfortunate. Soot forcefully blows through every vent in the home and deposits on all surfaces, with an extensive cleanup needed. Foot traffic and pets can further spread the soot, meaning places in the house untouched by the initial disaster can wind up with heavy smoke odors and stains. 

While there is little structural fire damage restoration in Newark homes by SERVPRO for charring or damage from flames, the smoke damage cleanup is usually massive. The techs use different types of tools to handle smoke residues on various surfaces.

Common Puff-Back Smoke Damage Equipment

• Hand vacuums to remove smoke webs from ceilings
• Rubber sponges to pick up dry smoke off walls and porous surfaces
• Soot removal on washable fabrics in the Esporta Washing System

There is usually less controlled demolition required for puff-back cleanup compared to a house fire. In some cases, the sheetrock or carpet may be beyond recovery, particularly if a homeowner with good intentions attempted to clean the soot themselves using over-the-counter liquid cleaning agents. This SERVPRO location has a general contractor license #937457 and can offer Newark property owners repair and rebuilding services once the restoration ends. 

SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont at (510) 737-8793 supports the Newark community with professional fire damage restoration services available 24/7.

What Is the Best Water Removal Procedure in Fremont?

6/4/2021 (Permalink)

Call SERVPRO after you experience a water mishap, we have training in water remediation, odor control, upholstery & fabric cleaning.

SERVPRO Combines Several Approaches When Offering Water Removal Services in Fremont

Water can find a way into your house in different ways. Some typical means include driving rain forcing water through an improperly sealed window or burst pipes releasing gallons of water. Whatever the reason, you need to find a solution fast. Letting water sit in a property for long creates a separate set of problems. 

Several approaches can help with water removal from your Fremont home. However, you cannot choose randomly if you expect maximum efficiency. The choice should factor in the amount of water involved, the materials affected, and whether it is restricted to surfaces. If water reaches cavities, removal may require specialized approaches to minimize or eliminate the need for demolition.

When SERVPRO embarks on water cleanup in homes, we combine a variety of removal methods. Vacuum extraction helps expedite the removal of surface water, unlike using mops and buckets. We also incorporate specialized extraction equipment such as drying mats to remove water trapped beneath floor cavities. 

Each case of water removal concludes with drying wet materials since moisture remnants cause damages. Our SERVPRO technicians utilize air movers and dehumidifiers to help expedite drying, thus effectively concluding: 

• Water damage remediation 
• Water clean up
• Water damage repairs

SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont is well versed in different water removal processes. Call us at (510) 737-8793.

What Mold Removal Method Can Work Best For The Ceiling At My Newark Home?

5/27/2021 (Permalink)

When mold becomes an issue in your home, you want the experts. Call SERVPRO for assistance with mold remediation services.

SERVPRO Pursues Techniques that Make Minimal Mess during Black Mold Damage Repairs in Newark

A minor pipe leak can make the ceiling void a perfect breeding ground for mold. Apart from taking time to discover the issue, another problem is that removal efforts are likely to leave a mess in the rooms below, thus necessitating additional cleaning or disposal of some items.

Finding the right approach for mold removal at your Newark home is essential since leaving it in place only worsens the situation. One viable solution is identifying how far the growth has spread and removing only the affected materials, and avoiding messing the rooms below.

Our SERVPRO crew chiefs help assess the damage. We can lift ceiling tiles or drill small holes if you have ceiling panels. Alternatively, we can scan moisture spread patterns since it encourages mold development. A tool such as a thermal camera allows such inspection without necessitating having to remove ceiling materials first. Covering items in affected rooms with plastic sheets helps eliminate the chances of soiling. 

Convenient mold removal is possible through different approaches. Mold is a type of fungi, a class of organisms known for digesting organic materials that they come into contact with for nutrients. Therefore, removal must eliminate all traces of the mold to prevent further growth. Our SERVPRO technicians combine different techniques. For instance, HEPA vacuuming helps remove loose fragments while wet wiping or wire brushing helps remove any materials adhering to surfaces when tackling:

• Mold remediation
• Black mold
• Attic mold

SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont works to expedite mold removal. Call us at (510) 737-8793.

Can Water Damage Restoration Efforts Save Our Newark Office Carpet?

5/26/2021 (Permalink)

Contact SERVPRO at the first sign of water damage to avoid further damages of your business property.

SERVPRO Uses Adequate Resources to Complete Water Clean Up Faster Reducing Damage in Newark Offices

An office center with wall-to-wall carpets is highly vulnerable to water leaks since excess moisture can cause irreversible damages such as delaminating. Since once water spills, the most viable solution is faster removal, you need a water removal service with sufficient resources.

Different approaches can help with water damage restoration in Newark offices. However, some are a bit more destructive than others. For instance, removing the carpets is time-consuming and increases the chances of damages such as tears or stretching. Our SERVPRO teams can pursue other alternatives such as in-place drying. We use a variety of equipment, including mobile extractors, ride-on rovers, and portable wet vacuums.

The different types of equipment help in many ways to help improve the outcome of the restoration. For instance, the weight of rovers helps squeeze out the water absorbed by the carpet, thus improving extraction efficiency. Portable vacuums, on the other hand, make it easier to address specific sections. 

On concluding water extraction and cleaning within the first 24-48 hours, our SERVPRO technicians can embark on drying the property before bad odors or even mold growth starts. That way, we can restore your office to its preloss state after sudden water intrusion from:

• Burst pipes
• Ceilings leaks
• Emergency services water damage 

SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont helps businesses resume operations faster by delivering standard water damage restoration. Call us at (510) 737-8793.

What Services Are Necessary After Flood Damage Affects My Newark Home?

5/20/2021 (Permalink)

Flooding quickly causes water damage. Contact SERVPRO for water removal and remediation services.

SERVPRO’s Package of Water Removal Services Helps Resolve Any Issues in Newark Homes

Flooding may be a single event, but restoring your property requires diverse processes like cleaning, drying, and repairing deteriorated materials. Sometimes the movement of items and odor management is also necessary. Before embarking on the actual restoration processes, there is also a need to inspect everything and assess the level of moisture migration throughout the property. 

Finding a service provider that can handle all the processes necessary to restore flood damage at your Newark home can ease your burden. SERVPRO provides a fully trained and adequately equipped team that works with ease cleaning your home to sanitary levels. Our technicians are knowledgeable in fabric and upholstery cleaning, so we can help you eliminate contaminants without causing physical damages to your items.

Because floodwaters heavily contaminate porous materials, the need for teardown and removal of such materials arises. It is a task that requires finesse since haphazard demolition can cause unnecessary physical damage to the property. Our SERVPRO technicians follow laid down procedures such as making flood cuts a few inches above the water line to create room for removing wet wall materials. We also drill small weep or vent holes to release trapped water from cavities. With our services, it is easier to perform:

• Biohazard remediation
• Sewage cleanup
• Basement flooding 

SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont is experienced in flood damage restoration. Call us at (510) 737-8793 for assistance.

How Does SERVPRO Remove Smoke Odors from Newark Homes?

5/11/2021 (Permalink)

Call SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont when you incur a fire or smoke damage.

Structure fires in Newark homes can leave noxious odors for our restorers to overcome.

Combustion can leave multiple obstacles for fire restoration professionals on our SERVPRO team to overcome in area residences. From circulating soot particles to the charring and structural failures of building materials, there are many steps to addressing fire and smoke damage. After fire restoration, smoke damage can continue to be a threat with lingering odors.

What Products and Tools Help Overcome Smoke Damage in Newark Homes?

Harsh odors can be one of our responding technicians' priorities for fire damage restoration in Newark households. The initial removal of fire debris can lessen the severity of these effects, though deodorization is ultimately necessary to remove noxious smells from the property. Surface cleaning and mitigation can begin smoke odor removal, but smoke damage gets eliminated with the application of:

• Air Scrubbers
• Thermal Foggers
• Hydroxyl Generators
• Ozone Machines & Chambers

Because fire damage restoration involves many steps and stages, our SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont team is well-trained and experienced to help however your property needs. Give us a call anytime at (510) 737-8793.

How Can Professional Flood Restoration Help with Debris in Fremont Homes?

5/7/2021 (Permalink)

Storm damage can bring in more damage than you realize, SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont today.

Muck-out cleaning and mitigation help restore flood damage in Fremont.

The initial actions taken after flood damage and storm losses can be critical in protecting the property's structural elements and contents. Our SERVPRO team understands the urgency of eliminating debris and solids left behind after water removal services. With the possibilities of contaminants and bacteria during natural flooding, muck-out cleaning is vital to help prevent unnecessary tear-out and reconstruction of exposed materials and contents. 

What Other Mitigation Steps Benefit Flood Damage Restoration in Fremont?

When homeowners contend with flood damage in Fremont properties, the presence can be overwhelming. There is no mistaking how destructive natural flooding can be, often requiring as much work from our water restoration technicians as our general contractor license. Additional mitigation and emergency services reduce exposure and prevent losses of valuable belongings, and some of these actions include:

• Extraction
• Content relocation
• Utility repairs
• Controlled demolition

Regardless of how severe flood damage becomes for area homes, our SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont team is a trusted name in restoration and reconstruction. We have efficient solutions for water removal and water clean up after a flood. Call us today at (510) 737-8793.

How Does Water Mitigation Help after a Ceiling Leak in a Newark Home?

5/4/2021 (Permalink)

Water damage gets serious, call SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont today for help.

SERVPRO Can Manage Water Damage Concerns in Newark

If your home in Newark has water spots on the ceiling or other exposed places, it becomes necessary to correct this threat as quickly as possible. It is essential to remove water damage upon discovery. Most building materials have a high porosity rating. This rate indicates a fast water absorption into the material, degradation begins more rapidly. This water damage can enable the migration of the moisture to other areas that are more difficult to dry. Getting rid of excess water, our SERVPRO WRT water and damage restoration technicians can use several different tools. The specific instrument used will depend on how serious the situation is. These tools can include:

- Submersible pumps

- Self-priming trash pumps for major floods

- Wet vacuums with various wands for extraction

- Portable pumps

Are There Special Tools for Removing Trapped Water in Newark Ceilings?  

The largest majority of the process for monitoring moisture are the tools used by our SERVPRO team. We use drying instruments and tool placement like dehumidifiers and air movers. Thermal imagery can uncover damp areas in wall and ceiling voids requiring some of the devices utilized. Trapped moisture in installed materials can be dried using centrifugal air movers, positive pressure systems, and systems for drying air mats for hardwood flooring.

Our expert SERVPRO techs understand the many facets of water removal services for Newark properties, including water damage caused by

• Ceiling leaks
• Burst pipes
• Sewage cleanup
• Basement flooding cleanup

SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont can help our neighbors with 24/7 response to a water damaging event in Newark. Contact us at (510) 737-8793.

Flash Flooding Can Cause Flood Damage to Newark Homes

4/29/2021 (Permalink)

Storms can come on quick with no notice, call SERVPRO of Newark, South Fremont today.

Mitigating flood damage in Newark is what SERVPRO does best

Flash flooding from storms can happen rapidly. It leaves lower levels and basements contaminated with black water. You can wind up with a foot or more of water in your home. While you cannot predict the weather, you can predict your reaction if flash flooding occurs. 

What Are the First Steps When a Home is Flood Damaged?

Getting you and your family to safety is the first priority. When that is taken care of, calling in professional flood damage services in Newark should be next on the list. Our team of water mitigation pros strive to restore your home to preloss condition. Often emergency services for water damage are needed immediately. This process can involve:

• Quick water extraction and mucking out debris if needed
• Protecting content from extended damage
• Cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing exposed surfaces
• Drying out the residence 
• Using controlled demolition if required

When our trained technicians get to things like leaking roofs from storms and basement flooding cleanup immediately, it can reduce your losses. We do everything possible to restore your residence. This can include procedures such as tearing out damaged structural components and reconstructing where needed. Flash flooding can be scary, but our Green Team is available 24/7. For more information on how we can help, contact SERVPRO of Newark, South Fremont at (510) 737-8793.

Can Mold Be Removed from Water Coolers in a Newark Lunchroom?

4/26/2021 (Permalink)

A water cooler may not come to mind first when it comes to water or mold damage in your business. It is definitely a possibility, call SERVPRO today.

SERVPRO provides mold remediation to Newark businesses

Water coolers can slowly leak, which means moisture can seep into the flooring. Spills occur, and if they are not cleaned up quickly, they can impact floors and walls. This creates the perfect environment for mold to develop. 

SERVPRO Techs are Applied Microbial Remediation Technicians (AMRT)

When your business needs mold remediation in Newark, you want a company that is well trained and has the needed experience. We can provide the necessary mitigation to restore your lunchroom. Black mold spreads rapidly and can ruin the employee's lunchroom and content. To prevent the mold from spreading and mitigate the existing growth, our mold specialists use proprietary techniques. The cleanup can include:

• Containment – Physical barriers, air scrubbers, and HEPA filters are used.
• Mold Removal – Agitative action, soda blasting, and other cleaning methods. Disposal of porous material.
• Dust Removal – Vacuums with HEPA filters remove settled dust and mold spores.
• Drying – When the mold gets removed, and the area cleaned, the facility is dried.
• Sanitizing – EPA-registered antimicrobials and antifungals are used.
• Sealants – Sealants are applied to certain surfaces.

We do everything within our power to reinstate your lunchroom as quickly as possible. For mold removal services, contact SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont at (510) 737-8793.

Fire Can Devastate Fremont Homes in a Matter of Minutes

4/20/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont cares deeply for our Fremont community, call us today with any fire issues you may have.

SERVPRO provides fire damage services to Fremont residents

It all began with the Mission San Jose in 1797 and the community that sprang up due to the mission work. Named after John C. Fremont, a famous general in California's early days, the city is rich in history. The Spanish founded the mission, and there were no English-speaking people until Jedediah Smith, a renowned explorer, and trapper, appeared in 1827. The community flourished and grew rapidly.

More Growth & The California Gold Rush

Fremont led a military expedition in 1846 through the town to map a trail that covered the area through the Mission Pass to the Pacific coast. When the California Gold Rush hit, the city expanded quite fast. Grape and olive fields and other agricultural ventures brought more economy into the region. The mission was ruined in 1906 by the San Francisco earthquake. The Palmdale Winery, which was the largest in the state at the time, was destroyed in the San Francisco Earthquake.

San Francisco Earthquake of 1906

The earthquake hit on April 18 at 5:12 AM. The shaking was felt all the way from Eureka to the Salinas Valley. The earthquake caused catastrophic fires to break out, and it took several days to put them out. More than 80% of San Francisco was destroyed, and over 3,000 people died. Today, it is still known as one of the most devastating natural disasters in the United States. 

Fremont's Notable People

Many fascinating people have come out of the city of Fremont. From sports players to John Buttencourt Avila, who worked in the Niles district in the 1880s and is known as the father of the sweet potato industry, the residents have been colorful and interesting. They include:

• Karen Chen – Olympic national figure skating champion
• Tony Gemignani – Pizza Maker, World Champion
• Steve Lewis – Olympic Gold Sprinter
• James Wesley Rawes – Author
• Pat Tillman – Football player
• Kristi Yamaguchi – Olympic gold figure skater
• Ryan Sinn – Musician

That is only the beginning of quite an extensive list of well-known people.

Great Places to Eat in Fremont

In a bustling city like Fremont, there are plenty of places to enjoy a good meal. There is something for everyone's taste and every budget. Delicious choices abound, and you can check out something new each week. Some of our favorites include:

• Claim Jumper Restaurants
• Country Way
• Bronco Billy's Pizza Palace
• Skillet'z Café
• Le Moose Crepe Café
• Fremont Afghan Kabob Restaurant

That list does not even begin to touch all the delectable meals you can enjoy in Fremont. There are parks, outdoor activities, and beautiful scenery just waiting to be enjoyed. 

SERVPRO is Proud to Be Provide Fire Damage & Smoke Damage Restoration and Cleanup Services

When a fire strikes, it can devastate a home. Raging fires can destroy homes entirely, but even small fires can do serious damage. Soot and smoke residue spread rapidly throughout the home. Immediate fire damage restoration is needed to prevent secondary damage. When our technicians come to fire damaged homes, they engage in house fire clean up that includes:

• Smoke remediation
• Disposal of unsalvageable content
• Water extraction
• Drying of the building
• Fire restoration
• Deodorization

Our technicians have the equipment, experience, and expertise to mitigate fire damage. We restore, rather than replace, whenever possible. Your life gets turned upside down when fire impacts your home. SERVPRO helps relieve the stress of dealing with the situation and helps you get back to normal. Contact SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont at (510) 737-8793 for more information.

What are Safety Protocols for a Wet Property?

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SERVPRO has the best strategies that your water damaged home needs, call us today.

After Water Intrusion, your Home is Vulnerable to Electrical Hazards. SERVPRO is a Responsible Water Restoration Firm in Newark

Water intrusion into an indoor environment causes significant safety concerns. Anybody entering a wet property should take extra care to wear protective equipment and avoid using electrical products. Exposed wiring in the home could cause a power outage or destroy power boards on electrical devices. 

When water damage strikes your Newark home, it is essential to maintain solid safety standards. SERVPRO technicians use a non-contact voltage meter to assess whether electrical currents are running through devices, wires, or bodies of water. Any drying equipment such as electric submersible pumps, air-movers, or dehumidifiers must be used in dry areas of the home or with Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI)

• Portable GFCIs allow technicians to convert regular plug sockets or power from generators into water-safe outlets. 
• Sometimes several dehumidifiers and air movers are placed in one area. We use circuit analyzers to ensure that power boards are not overloaded.
• Electrical devices exposed to water can be maintained at a dew point to avoid condensation damages. 

Water intrusion sites are hazardous. Contact SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont for water damage assistance at (510) 737-8793.

Are Carpets Savable after a House Fire?

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Call SERVPRO after your fire damage, let us help get your Fremont home to better than before.

SERVPRO in Fremont Has a Tiered Approach to Deal with Carpets Damaged by Fire

Carpets can vary in fibers, density, and material. Any of these variables can affect the cleaning methods used by technicians to restore items after a house fire. SERVPRO has five individual cleaning methods for carpets that are targeted from light soot damage to extensive soiling. 

One impact of fire damage in your Fremont home is the release of hot soot and ash. Once the building cools, these particles can settle onto fabrics and become lodged into fibers. The techniques we use to clean these textiles can be grouped into two distinct categories. Maintenance cleaning is generally for light soils. Restorative cleaning uses more aggressive methods and equipment intending to return heavily damaged carpets to a preloss condition. 

• Maintenance cleaning involves bonnet cleaning using a rotary machine alongside pre-conditioning agents. 
• Hot water extraction is another method of maintenance cleaning that can help to remove light soils from carpets. 
• Rotary jet extractor is a piece of advanced equipment for heavily settled soot and soils that can return a carpet to its preloss condition under most circumstances.

Restore fittings to a pre-incident condition. Contact SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont for fire damage restoration at (510) 737-8793.

Is Emergency Drying Inefficient in Large Commercial Spaces?

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We know how important your business and employees are. Depend on SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont to get your business back up and running.

SERVPRO Has Industrial Drying Equipment Designed to Help Newark Businesses

A large amount of water in a commercial warehouse or other premises can be a nightmare for business. SERVPRO is a local restoration service that has national qualifications and access to industrial equipment for commercial clients. We work hard to ensure that water-related business interruption is minimized. 

The process of water removal from your Newark business relies on controlling the indoor atmosphere. This control can be tricky in larger spaces. We can mobilize Direct Expansion (DX) units which are specifically designed for drying larger structures. DX units have a temperature, humidity, and cooling control that allow a technician to set the ideal conditions for fast drying. 

• A DX unit can vary in size from one up to five tons. They can require up to a 480-volt power supply.
• These units use refrigerant dehumidification and compression to alter the indoor atmosphere of a large space.
• Using DX generators can significantly increase the drying efficiency of your property.

Reduce business interruption now. Contact SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont for commercial water removal at (510) 737-8793.

Do You Need Renters Insurance for Flood Damage?

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Let SERVPRO help you and your family shield from any more issues after storm damage.

Newark residents are concerned about flood protection

If you are a renter, it is a good idea to get insurance. Although your landlord is responsible for the property, renters insurance can protect your belongings or help you pay to replace them in the event of an incident.

If you suffer flood damage in your Newark rental home, can renters insurance help you? No – in most cases, renters insurance does not cover flood damage. However, you can purchase separate flood damage insurance. If your area is inclined to flooding or you have valuables that you are concerned about, it is wise to buy flood damage insurance.

SERVPRO can help you liaise with your insurance company. We can:

• Give you impartial advice on what to keep and what to toss.
• Clean and restore your personal items so you can claim for repair rather than a replacement – most insurance companies prefer this option.
• Take photographs and provide evidence of loss for your insurance claim.

We are happy to talk to your insurance company on your behalf – ask your SERVPRO representative.

To get help with flood damage, call SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont at (510) 737-8793.

What Can We Do About Hidden Odors After Fire Damage?

3/22/2021 (Permalink)

Fire damage can make your head spin with frustration, call SERVPRO we are ready to assist you.

SERVPRO helps Fremont residents with pesky odors

Smoke odors are a severe problem after a blaze. During a fire, the burning of materials creates smoke and soot, which often have an acrid and unpleasant scent. If you do not deal with smoke odors, the stink will linger and make your home feel unwelcoming.

One main concern after fire damage in Fremont is hidden sources of the smoke odor. You might assume that cleaning visible soot residues, such as on walls and ceilings, is enough to get rid of sooty smells. However, smoke particles are tiny and can hide in all kinds of places such as:

• The rugs or carpets
• Drapes, textiles, and upholstery
• Behind appliances
• In door and window frames
• Inside the walls, in drywall, or the wall insulation

If you have a hidden source of odor, your home will continue to smell smoky. Thankfully, SERVPRO techs know how to seek out hidden odor sources and eliminate them. We can clean carpets and drapes, use spot cleaning on upholstery, and oversee wall insulation replacement.

For thorough deodorization, call SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont at (510) 737-8793.

What Can We Do for Toys During Water Damage Repair?

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SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont knows how hard a water damage is especially on our younger family members. Call us today, we would love to help.

SERVPRO understands the needs of Fremont families

Fremont is a popular, sunny city that is ideal for living, working, and visiting. These days, the city is home to several well-known companies, including Nielsen Norman Group, Fremont Bank, DCKAP, and Oplink Communications. Fremont also has a long and exciting history. The recorded history dates back to 1795 when the Franciscans founded the Mission San José. The Mission was the fourteenth Spanish Mission in California. An earthquake in 1868 destroyed the original 1809 adobe church, but there is a lovely remodeled church there now. 

A booming small town developed around Mission San José during the California gold rush. Today, the area is home to Fremont’s community college and is rapidly becoming popular with more affluent families. Despite the California climate, the Mission San José district is surrounded by steep hills which see snow occasionally. 

Fremont is a tree-friendly city

Fremont is a certified Tree City USA and offers some impressive greenery! There are more than 55,000 trees throughout the city, and many are planted in beautiful public parks. If you like to explore the great outdoors in Fremont, you will not be disappointed. Some popular beauty spots include:

• Fremont Central Park, which is easily accessible from the city, provides an oasis of quiet and calm. The park includes Lake Elizabeth, which is an artificial lake. There are plenty of walking and biking paths, sports fields, and picnic areas. You can rent kayaks or paddle boats or even bring your own boat to the lake. You will also find a skating park and golf driving range nearby.
• Mission Peak Regional Preserve contains the eponymous Mission Peak, which features on the City of Fremont logo. The Preserve includes miles of hiking and biking trails and is also a popular destination for hang gliding and paragliding. The area is also home to chaparral and California Oak woodlands. You might spot hare, elk, and cows wandering the area.
• Ardenwood Historic Farm lets you step back in time and see an authentic California farmstead. As well as the farmland and animals, you can see Ardenwood's historic rail station, an Ohlone village and burial ground, and the impressive Patterson House, which was the original farmhouse. The farm hosts regular events throughout the year.
• Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge is popular with visitors from all over America, thanks to its bird colonies. You can see ospreys, pelicans, eagles, hawks, and many other species who live in the area or who stop here during migration. 

What happens to toys during water damage repair?

Fremont is a lovely family-friendly city, and SERVPRO understands the concerns of families during water damage repair. Our franchises are locally owned and operated, which means our teams are locals too. We know that after water damage, children can be inconsolable if their favorite toys are damaged. Thankfully, there are various ways that we can help:

• We can arrange for dry cleaning of soft toys or favorite blankies.
• We can send items to our facility for gentle yet effective hydraulic washing.
• We can use ultrasonic tanks to clean plastic and metal toys.

We train our techs to examine each item and determine the best and safest cleaning method. We can even deodorize items to leave them fresh.

For family-friendly water damage repair, call SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont at (510) 737-8793.

Looking for Mold Remediation Services in Newark?

3/5/2021 (Permalink)

Call SERVPRO when it comes to your Newark mold damage.

SERVPRO Tackles Mold in Your Newark Home

Mold is a serious issue that many homeowners find themselves ill-equipped to address on their own. When mold spores grow beyond an acceptable level, you may need professional help. 

SERVPRO offers mold remediation services in Newark and the surrounding areas. Our technicians who hold the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) understand how to treat your property for mold growth best.

The Five Principles of IICRC S520 Mold Remediation Standard:

1. Health and Safety: Workers must protect themselves and occupants from mold's effects through best practices and PPE use. 
2. Document: Technicians need to document the property's conditions and their processes to remove the contamination. 
3. Control the Mold Contaminant Source: Technicians use negative air machines near the contaminant source to ensure mold spores do not become airborne. 
4. Remove Contamination: When mold growth above normal levels, the most effective way to rid the property of contamination is to remove the impacted building materials. 
5. Control Moisture: It is imperative to lower moisture levels to limit the environment in which mold growth flourishes. 

Contact SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont at (510) 737-8793 for 24/7 assistance.

Looking for Leak Damage Repair in Fremont

3/1/2021 (Permalink)

Mold in your commercial building needs to be addressed, call SERVPRO today.

Essential Water Cleanup Restoration Cleaning Products in Fremont

After a water leak, any business owner wants to ensure their staff and customers' safety and cleanliness.  Antimicrobial chemical cleaning products are essential for a thorough cleanup. SERVPRO understands the different types of antimicrobials and how to apply them to the impacted area most effectively.  

Water cleanup restoration in Fremont includes the use of chemical cleaning products. If standing water sets for several days, bacterial effects can occur. It is essential to understand the different types of chemical products when cleaning up after a leak. 

Important antimicrobial terms include: 

• Antimicrobial: cleaning agent used to reduce or stop the growth of microbes. Disinfectants, sanitizers, and mildew stats can fall under the larger umbrella category of antimicrobials. 
• Disinfectants: a microbial chemical that kills 99% of organisms on contact. Some types of disinfectants are quaternaries, phenols, chlorine, and alcohol. Although highly effective, they may not kill fungal spores and some types of bacteria. 
• Sanitizers: effectively decrease the number of microbes to acceptable levels according to public health institutions. 

For 24/7 assistance for commercial restoration, contact SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont at (510) 737-8793.

Recovering After a Flood in Newark

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Flood damage in Newark homes? SERVPRO has you covered.

The Role of Dehumidifiers in Flood Damage Restoration

A crucial component of flood damage restoration is the appropriate use of dehumidifiers. SERVPRO's trained professionals can usually tell if the equipment is functioning correctly the air exhausting from the dehumidifier is drier than the air sucked in. However, our technicians evaluate using grain depression (GDEP) for accurate results. 

When you require flood damage restoration for your Newark home, you should contemplate professionals with access to professional-grade equipment. Air movers and dehumidifiers play a crucial role in reducing moisture and humidity levels after a flood. 

How to determine the effectiveness of a dehumidifier:

• Technicians use the grain depression reading to see the amount of water pulled from the air. 
• The grain depression reading multiplied by the movement of cubic feet per minute, divided by 71, equals the number of pints of water pulled from the air daily. 
• 71 represents the rest of the mathematical equation required to produce the accurate number of pints. 
• The formula is Pints Per 24hr = CFM x GD / 71.

For assistance with commercial restoration, you can contact SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont 24/7 at (510) 737-8793.

Can Skilled Fire Cleanup Restore Charred Woodwork?

2/22/2021 (Permalink)

If you have a fire in your Fremont home call SERVPRO for assistance.

SERVPRO offers detailed fire cleanup, including specialty processes to treat your Fremont woodwork

When you have woodwork throughout your Fremont home and have a fire, it can be worrisome wondering how restoration works. The good news is that the fire restoration team at SERVPRO have the training and equipment to ensure everything goes as smoothly as possible. Believe it or not, there are many situations where exposed beams, baseboards, stair rails, and other woodworking can get salvaged with the right methods.

Hiring SERVPRO for fire cleanup in Fremont makes it easier to handle any soot, greasy residue, or charring on woodworking in your home. Some options may include:

• Dry methods for loose soot removal
• Wet strategies to help remove stubborn soot and residue
• Light sanding
• Dry ice blasting
• Soda blasting

When heavy charring is present, we often use blasting to remove the surface layer of the wood so that it can get refinished. This is an efficient, eco-friendly, and waste-free method that helps to preserve woodworking within your home. However, if the wood is unsalvageable, we do offer controlled demolition to thoroughly remove and replace it for a flawless finish “Like it never even happened.” General Contractor License #: 937457

By calling (510) 737-8793, we can send out our crew from SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont. Within hours of your call, the Green Fleet will arrive and begin assessing your fire cleanup needs.

How Does Drying Work with Water Restoration?

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Water damage can be hard to overcome, call SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont for assistance.

Newark residents can count on rapid-dry methods when enlisting SERVPRO for water restoration

SERVPRO features IICRC-certified technicians trained to implement water extraction meshed with expert drying techniques. Our combined extraction and drying efforts return your interior to preloss condition faster, ensuring results “Like it never even happened.”

When you contact us to help with water restoration in Newark, we take temperature, evaporation levels, and humidity into consideration. Our methods help mitigate secondary damage while saving you money on the overall restoration process. Our technicians work to control temperature and humidity by:

• Ventilating the space accordingly to lower relative humidity levels
• Using industrial-grade dehumidifiers to pull moisture from the air, thus lowering humidity levels
• Centrifugal air movers and axial fans allow for improved airflow
• In some instances, we may use portable air conditioning or heating or your home’s HVAC system to regulate temperature to bring about optimum drying conditions

Part of our intense training involves drying science, which can impact the process of your interior restoration. Depending on the project we get called to, we may also use psychrometrics, which is the study of air. Everything commences so that you can enjoy your interior once again without the worry of hidden moisture lurking. 

When you need prompt attention and water restoration assistance, contact SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont by calling (510) 737-8793. We’re Faster to Any Size Disaster, having a crew on-site and ready to work within hours!

How Long Does Fire Restoration Take?

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When it comes to your Newark, CA business fire loss SERVPRO can handle it.

SERVPRO features proven methods to ensure your Newark business receives fast, effective fire restoration

Newark is located just three miles southwest of Fremont, California, part of the San Francisco Bay area within Alameda County. The region of Union City, Fremont, and Newark are known collectively as the “Tri-Cities.” Not only does Newark include a culturally diverse population, but there are several significant employers in the area, which include: 

• ADVO
• Corporate Express
• World Pac
• Full Bloom Baking Company
• LTD Ceramics
• Cargill Salt
• GE Security

Looking back on Newark's history, the city got its name as a tribute to the castle Newark from Port Glasgow in Scotland. Throughout the 1850s, Newark turned into a prominent center for salt production. In terms of transportation, 1876 is when San Francisco businessmen named Alfred Davis, and Jim Fair wrapped up the construction of the South Pacific Coast Railroad. This line went from Dumbarton Point over to Santa Cruz. The railroad shop, station, and roundhouse were all situated within Newark. 

Before Newark having European settlers, the area was home to the Native American Peoples known as Ohlone. It wasn’t until later, when the first European settlement came to the region when Spanish Missionaries developed the Mission of San Jose. This territory covered most of what is now known as present-day Newark, along with Union City and Fremont. The Pacific Land Investment Company purchased land from Alameda County and Washington Township in 1878, which then got subdivided to form Newark town.

Dive into Great Attractions in Newark

There are many fun and exciting attractions in Newark, CA, that many people may not know about, including:

• The NewPark Mall is one of the premier shopping destinations in the area
• The Ardenwood Historic Farm not only is a working-farm but also includes a Victorian mansion
• The Grove is an excellent place to go and enjoy outdoor concerts and other live entertainers
• Great America Amusement Park has long been a nice place for families to enjoy rides, games, and events
• Sillman Family Aquatic Center is an excellent indoor facility filled with water-related wonders

Notable People from Newark, California

Several notable people have come from the Newark area, including:

• Drummer Paul Bostaph
• Professional wrestler Bayley
• MLB player Joe Rudi
• Comedian Christopher Titus
• Relief pitcher and Hall of Famer Rollie Fingers

Newark Retailers Need Prompt Fire Restoration to Get Back Up and Running – Call SERVPRO First!

Once you have a fire in your Newark offices, you may wonder what you could have done to avoid it. No matter the cause, SERVPRO provides rapid response and detailed cleaning to ensure all signs of fire damage get eliminated.

There are several steps that you can take to prevent the need for commercial fire restoration in Newark in the future, including:

• Have all of your smoke alarms and sprinklers inspected to ensure function
• Making sure that all fire extinguishers are ready to go throughout your building
• Shutting off all equipment or appliances whenever the space is unoccupied
• Putting all pertinent documentation and backup drives in a fire-retardant safe or having everything backed up

SERVPRO offers everything from document recovery to controlled demolition. We’re Faster to Any Size Disaster, and you can reach our team at SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont by calling (510) 737-8793.

Should I Handle Small Water Damage for My Newark Home?

2/8/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont is ready to take on your property damage. Give us a call today!

SERVPRO Professionals Have Thorough Equipment to Dry the Water Damage You Cannot See.

Water damages are rarely only surface problems. Migrating moisture can penetrate porous structural elements, fixtures, and contents throughout your home as it moves to new areas. Stopping this spread and drying out the damage must get prioritized.

What might even seem like lesser water damage for Newark homes could hide some other conditions that you cannot see on the surface. Our SERVPRO team uses sophisticated moisture detection devices to identify the presence of damp pockets in construction materials and suspected moisture in structural cavities like the ceiling space or behind wall systems.

Are There Signs of Water Migration? 

• Structural Deterioration
• Drywall Swelling
• Soaked Carpeting
• Dripping Ceilings
• Mold Spotting

When you look to identify where water has moved to without the detection tools available to our SERVPRO team, you are often looking for one of these conditions. In some situations, these signs can develop days after you believe that the problem has gotten resolved. Professional drying ensures that all potentially affected areas of your home return to normal before our technicians leave.

How Do You Dry Where You Cannot Reach? 

A substantial obstacle our experts face on drying tasks is removing moisture without unnecessarily removing construction materials as well. In some situations, it is possible to preserve surface materials by drying out structural cavities. We can utilize specialty tools like positive and negative pressure systems to manipulate evaporation in these spaces instead of removing drywall to access it.

Choosing professional restoration after water damage is a decision that can give you peace of mind that worse conditions do not appear later. Our SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont team can help you through nearly every phase of mitigation and restoration with a full-service approach that even includes in-house residential contractors. Give us a call today at (510) 737-8793.

How do Newark residents get Help with their Contents after a Flood?

2/3/2021 (Permalink)

Any type of damage can be scary, but storm damage can be harder depending on the damage. Call SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont.

SERVPRO can Help with Post-Flood Move Back Services for Contents of Newark Homes

After our SERVPRO professionals have worked to restore a Newark home after a flood loss, it is time to return removed belongings and possessions to their original positions. The pack-out process relocated numerous valuable contents to our nearby warehouse for intricate cleaning, drying, and safe storage. Before these belongings can get brought back to the residence, some final checks must occur.

Our team strives to provide complete recovery of flood damage in Newark homes, and that means an assurance that cleaning and restoration of your belongings are as thorough as these same processes in the house. Throughout the off-site restoration, your belongings get grouped and cataloged together, ensuring that these items do not get unduly separated, and customers wait longer than they should. Keeping these contents close together also helps with preparing for their return to the formerly damaged residence.

Before reloading up all of the boxes and moving containers with your possessions to bring them back, we stage all of these items in our warehouse based on the room and area of the house where they belong. This final account of the items can help to determine multiple potential problems and remedy these situations before it poses a more significant challenge for our SERVPRO team. Staging restored items can show the technicians:

• Any damages that might have gotten missed through the restoration process
• Any cataloged items that might not be present
• Lingering odors or staining with items pulled directly from flood water

Once all of the final checks have completed, our professionals can help to reposition removed items back where they belong in the household. Extra steps like these can make flood losses feel much more “Like it never even happened.”

As challenging as flood losses can be, caring for your belongings should not be an afterthought. Let our SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont team help you to care for nearly every facet of flood recovery, and the effects that these disasters have on your possessions, with experience. Give us a call anytime that you need us at (510) 737-8793.

Newark Businesses in Need of Water Damage Cleanup?

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If your commercial property has water damage, call the professional at SERVPRO for the water mitigation services to get your property back.

Contact SERVPRO for Water Damage Restoration Services

Businesses need fast-acting solutions to minimize downtime after a plumbing or appliance failure. Moreover, fast action prevents asset losses and microbial growth from affecting commercial facilities.

We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster Newark commercial water damage restoration at any time of the day or night while ensuring cleanup is done to code.

Technicians receive training in such essential restoration tasks as:

• Moisture extraction with industrial-grade tools, including portable and truck-mounted extraction units
• Sanitation with EPA-registered, OSHA-approved antimicrobials
• Implementing safe, effective odor control solutions such as scented granules and ultra-low volume (ULV) fogging

Your local SERVPRO team can assist you in restoring inventory and assets that may require specialized care, such as:

• Fine art and antiques
• Computers and other electronics
• Book and document preservation, which is typically performed through sublimation (lyophilization)

SERVPRO technicians keep a detailed and accurate inventory of salvageable items and consistently communicate with property owners and insurance adjusters during restoration efforts. Our goal is to keep you in business.

Call (510) 737-8793 SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont, for commercial water damage cleanup.

How can SERVPRO Help with Fremont House Fires?

1/28/2021 (Permalink)

If your Freemont home has a fire damage, call SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont today.

Thorough Pre-Restoration Planning for Your Fremont House fire

Part of efficient restoration practices after a fire in your Fremont homes is thorough planning and understanding of the conditions in the property. Instead of waiting until the restoration professionals arrive, we can send our SERVPRO technicians into the damaged areas with an understanding of what they need to do before they even begin. The project manager and crew chief can work together to determine the best approach for many key restoration areas after a fire loss.

The severity of fire damage in Fremont homes can play a role in how quickly these professionals need to develop strategies to address concerns and obstacles in the compromised house. We have multiple areas that must all get addressed in some capacity, others with more urgency than others to ensure that mitigation can begin as promptly as possible.

Content Management 

The personal belongings of a resident are among the chief concerns during mitigation, as many of these possessions have not become too severely damaged to preserve and protect. In most cases, content discussions involve whether many of these items can get recovered on-site or if they need to get relocated to our SERVPRO facility for focused cleaning and storage. Inspections can also determine which belongings are unsalvageable to our restorers.

Work Areas

As much as you might expect that cleaning and restoring a fire-damaged residence might include all of the areas, there are phases when work can begin. This off-limit division is especially true when authorities and experienced professionals seek to identify the cause of a fire; the room under investigation might not be accessible yet to our responding emergency technicians.

Customer Expectations 

The wishes and requests of our customers have to take priority during the mitigation process as well. Customer service is one of the cornerstones of our restoration team, so taking special requests from the customer and incorporating commitments made to the homeowner ensures that we are meeting the most pressing needs of a property owner.

Fire losses can be an overwhelming experience for your house and its occupants, but our SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont team can help. We have experienced professionals ready and able to help 24/7 by calling (510) 737-8793.

24/7 Flood Damage Cleanup in Fremont?

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Storms are common in the area. Make sure you contact the SERVPRO team for the storm damage remediation services needed for your home.

Call SERVPRO for Fremont Flood Damage Restoration

Flooding is one of the most damaging disasters in the United States and one of the most common. Floodwaters create extensive water damage while also bringing in contaminants that make prolonged occupation unsafe without professional assistance.

Your local SERVPRO renders flood damage restoration for Fremont homes that starts within hours of your call. Techs coordinate with homeowners and insurance adjusters to restore your property to a preloss condition.

Rebuilding Services After Flooding

One of the essential aspects of cleanup after performing mitigation services is rebuilding. SERVPRO sports a general contracting license (# 937457), which allows the team to perform a multitude of tasks to prepare flood-damaged Fremont homes for occupants, including:

• Installation of replacement carpeting and drywall
• HVAC and electrical repair services
• Repair of salvageable furniture and electronics (minor exterior drying only)

SERVPRO’s all-in-one service also streamlines the documentation process for repairs, making filing a flood claim more convenient for homeowners.

Call SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont at (510) 737-8793 for flood damage restoration services.

Newark Kitchen Fire Damage Restoration is One Call Away

1/20/2021 (Permalink)

Rapid-response fire restoration services is our specialty. Call the professionals at SERVPRO for the help needed.

SERVPRO Performs Fire Damage Restoration 24/7

Newark, California, sports a population of almost 50,000 as of 2019 that sits at Silicon Valley’s edge. One of its most notable economic contributions comes from the local Cargill Salt refinery, which processes solar salts from Bay Area evaporation ponds.

Other heavy hitters in Newark’s economy include:

• Logitech
• Valassis
• SMART Modular Technologies
• Morpho Detection
• WorldPac

Sun Microsystems, the now-defunct tech firm that created the Java programming language, used to have a facility near Dumbarton Bridge that now houses the Pacific Research Center.

Notable people from Newark include WWE SmackDown wrestler Bayley, New York Mets pitcher Chris Flexen, comedian Christopher Titus, Slayer drummer Paul Bostaph, and former Pacific Bell marketing director Terry Alderete.

The Alameda County Fire Department

The Alameda County Fire Department (ACFD), which has 29 stations in its service area, serves Newark and other communities in its vicinity. The total daytime population of the service area is almost 400,000. The department boasts nearly 500 personnel and over 100 reserve firefighters.

The ACFD was formed in July 1993 in response to the need to consolidate several district fire departments into one special district. Communities supported by the ACFD include San Leandro, Dublin, Emeryville, and Union City. Newark consolidated with the department in May 2010.

This department has jumped into action a multitude of times in Newark, including during the East Bay brush fires of summer 2020.

The Alameda County Fire Department also has a Specialized Response Team trained to handle hazardous materials, urban search and rescue, and water rescue situations. Specialized equipment includes air/light support units, zodiac boats, a dozer, a hazmat response vehicle, and a 2,500-gallon water tender.

Newark’s July 2020 Brush Fire

Summer 2020 was an overwhelming time for California’s firefighters, including ACFD personnel. Between brush fires in their jurisdiction and the massive 1,500-acre Crews Fire in Santa Clara County, these first-responders faced a formidable challenge during this period.

Sunol was hit the hardest in the East Bay, with a whopping 85 acres burning in its vicinity. ACFD firefighters put out a whopping seven structure fires and 22 vegetation fires on Independence Day alone.

One vegetation fire made its way to Newark, which affected Thornton Avenue and Hickory Street. Fortunately, no structural losses or injuries were reported. The California Office of Emergency Firefighters (Cal OES) Strike Team 2870C, which includes staff and resources from ACFD, was also deployed to combat the Crews Fire.

How Do SERVPRO Techs Handle Appliance Cleanup?

Certified technicians at SERVPRO are trained to meet Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) residential cleanup standards, including those necessary for Newark fire damage restoration.

Cleaning your home’s kitchen appliances can entail the following:

• Cleaning of nonporous surfaces such as plastic and metal with water-based detergent solutions
• Alkaline cleaners treat moderate-to-heavy soot soils on appliances
• Yellowed finishes are restorable with SERVPRO Wood Crème Paste
• Electrical components can be cleaned and, when needed, serviced by a licensed electronics technician

Call SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont at (510) 737-8793 for rapid-response fire damage restoration.

How Much Does Water Removal Cost in Newark?

1/20/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont is ready to help you avoid more water damage. Call us today at (510) 737-8793.

SERVPRO offers Newark homeowners wide-ranging removal services minimizing immediate and long-term costs

When water spills occur, it is common to worry about the expenses likely to accumulate when dealing with the incident until everything gets back to normal. Since each incident is unique, and the dynamics might keep changing after the initial loss, the process of generating cost estimates is complicated. Involving a professional from the start helps in creating better estimates and managing the costs involved.

What typical issues push up the costs of water removal from Newark homes?

• Alternative accommodation costs
• Cleanup costs
• Repair expenses
• Injuries 

When a water damage incident in Newark involves significant volumes of water, thus spreading to large swathes of the property, seeking alternative accommodation is wise for health reasons, as well as creating room to carry out restoration processes conveniently. The problem with such an arrangement mostly arises when you do not have clear information on how long water removal and other restoration processes might take. Our SERVPRO team inspects your property and makes estimates based on the amount of standing water and the total surface area left wet after an incident giving you an idea of how much time you need to stay away from your home. 

If an incident involves clean water, extraction, and drying are the main processes involved in the restoration. However, for incidents involving grey waters, additional cleanup steps are necessary, which take additional time and consume other resources such as cleaning products, thus increasing the cost. A washing machine malfunction and spilling dirty water is a typical grey water loss.    

What steps does SERVPRO take for optimal water removal?

Various options help in the accomplishment of the water removal process. Some standard options in almost every case include: 

• Wet-vacuuming
• Mopping
• Ventilation
• Dehumidification

Each option has a different level of efficiency, while others serve as complementary steps. Our SERVPRO technicians maximize on steps that expedite the removal process. For example, from training and experience, our technicians know that extraction expedites removal 1200 times compared to evaporation. Therefore, we exhaust all extraction options before starting evaporation procedures. We use different types of extractors such as truck-mounted water extractors, dry-wet vacs, and drying mats to handle different extraction needs, such as removing surface water, water trapped in wet materials, as well as water hidden in cavities. By the time we set up air movers and dehumidifiers to dry the remaining wetness, there is minimal moisture to address.

The presence of permeable materials such as carpets in the loss area can hamper water removal efforts since such materials absorb and hold significant quantities of water. Although it might be possible to extract all the water from such materials using specialized tools such as weighted extractors, such a process takes longer since it requires several passes. Our technicians remove the porous material for offsite drying, thus speeding up the process. 

Relying on options that reduce the time taken to remove water from a building helps in many ways. For instance, the period you have to deal with the inconvenience of a wet house is shortened. Expediting extraction and drying also helps our crews to reduce the cost involved since labor costs cover a significant percentage of the restoration expenses.

Can there be unnecessary restoration costs?

In the haste to restore your property to its usual condition after a water damage incident, you might feel like every cost you incur while doing so is justifiable. However, costs that do not contribute positively towards the restoration process must be avoided where possible. 

Costs resulting from secondary damages during the restoration process fall under the unnecessary category. Such damages can occur during processes such as removing building materials or contents from the affected areas. Removal of carpets, baseboards, doors, and window trim is a standard procedure to facilitate better water extraction. Because the removal is not because of damage, the reinstallation of such materials is possible once extraction or other restoration procedures are over. However, improper removal can damage them, thus necessitating the purchase of replacement materials. Such costs inflate the restoration costs unnecessarily.

Our SERVPRO crews take several precautions when removing and handling any materials to prevent such needless costs. We cut minimal seams when removing carpets and avoid folding them at the seam or stepping on them once folded to minimize creasing and other damages. We use simple tools such as pry bars, utility knives, and molding lifters, among others, to facilitate safe removal of drywall, baseboards, and various trims to ease water extraction. 

SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont has highly trained technicians who can help in many ways, including expediting the water removal process and avoiding unnecessary costs. Call us at (510) 737-8793 any time to help you deal with any challenge from a water damage incident, "Like it never even happened."

How SERVPRO Removes Water Damage in Fremont Homes

1/20/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont is ready for your call at (510) 737-8793.

SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont can walk you through what steps need to be taken. 

Sometimes disasters occur because materials are incompatible with your home's structure. For example, drinking water that exceeds health guidelines can corrode copper pipes from the inside. A whopping 90% of pinhole leaks on horizontal copper plumbing can result from this.

If your Fremont residence has suffered water damage from a pipe leak, restoration technicians at SERVPRO are a phone call away from providing service that returns your home to a clean, safe condition. SERVPRO techs receive Institute of Inspection Cleanup and Restoration Certification (IICRC) accreditation to perform high-quality mitigation services according to a consistent set of standards. Not only do these guidelines provide a consistent rubric for cleanup, but they encourage environmentally-friendly solutions that remove odors, microbes, and water damage successfully.

IICRC-Accredited Training Measures

The IICRC's standards inform the cleanup and restoration protocols that all disaster mitigation professionals must follow, and SERVPRO technicians must learn these standards to be certified to restore homes. Along with SERVPRO crew training, technicians-to-be must learn about best practices in the following disciplines:

• Fire Restoration
• Water Restoration
• Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
• Mold Remediation
• And more

SERVPRO franchise owners also undergo training in these disciplines. New franchise owners also undergo a 15-day course at the SERVPRO Corporate Training Facility, so they are equipped with the tools and knowledge necessary to oversee a franchise as well as assist homeowners recovering from a disaster.

SERVPRO's Drying Process

Drying a space affected by flooding means not only knowing how many air movers and dehumidifiers are needed to dry the space, but where to put them. Centrifugal air moving equipment is typically placed at 45-degree angles to walls every 10 to 16 linear feet. A 10' by 12' room, therefore, would normally need about four air movers. Temperature is essential to effective drying, and conditions between 70 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit are ideal. Cold air slows water evaporation while hot air minimizes the effectiveness of dehumidifiers, which emit warm, dry air after absorbing moist air from air movement equipment. 

SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont has the tools and techniques you need to keep your home looking, "Like it never even happened." When disaster strikes in your home, you can call (510) 737-8793.

Versatile Water Removal Equipment for Fremont Homes

1/12/2021 (Permalink)

Call SERVPRO to mitigate the water damage to your Fremont home, "Like it never even happened."

SERVPRO professionals use multiple extractors in water disaster cleanup. 

Considerable water disaster events that lead to standing surface water in your Fremont home can be devastating. This pooling water can quickly absorb into porous materials and migrate to less accessible areas of the property that require more elaborate drying solutions. Drywall, flooring, and baseboard can all be susceptible to absorption and deterioration from direct exposure.

Appropriate Water Removal Tools for Homes

Water removal in Fremont homes involves a combination of multiple tools and devices. The choice of the most efficient solutions varies based on the conditions of the house, the position of standing water, and whether any debris or solids might exist in the pool. Traditional extraction options include:

• Electric submersible pumps
• Self-priming trash pumps
• Wet vacuums
• Carpet wands
• Weighted extractors

With how quickly water disasters can get out of control in Fremont homes, our SERVPRO of Newark, Southwest Fremont team can help with leading extraction, drying, and moisture monitoring equipment. We are available 24/7 to help when you call (510) 737-8793.