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Staten Island Flood Damage - How Homes Have Adapted Over Time
10/6/2024 (Permalink)
If your home suffers from flood damage contact SERVPRO immediately. Our certified technicians can help to mitigate the situation.
Learning from the Past to Protect the Future
Flooding has been a persistent issue for homeowners in Staten Island. Over the decades, as construction techniques and materials have improved, homes have been better equipped to manage the increasing risks associated with rising waters. Given the growing frequency and intensity of storms, it's crucial to examine how homes have adapted over time and what these changes mean for the future.
Early 1900s: Homes Without Flood Protection
In the early 20th century, homes in Staten Island were often built with minimal flood protection. Many lacked adequate drainage systems, leading to frequent basement flooding after heavy rain. The focus during this time was more on the aesthetic appeal of homes, with little consideration for protection against flooding. Wooden structures were common, but they were not ideal for flood-prone environments.
Post-War Construction Boom: 1950s-1970s
The housing boom following World War II brought a wave of new construction to Staten Island. Builders began incorporating concrete foundations, which were more resistant to water damage. Despite these improvements, many homes still lacked critical features such as waterproofing and sump pumps, leaving them vulnerable to flooding. While awareness of flood risks grew, the available technology and materials were not always sufficient to prevent long-term damage.
Modern Homes - Designed for Flood Resistance
Today, homes in Staten Island are built with flooding in mind. Modern materials, including reinforced concrete, help ensure the resilience of new homes. In flood-prone areas, many houses are built on elevated foundations to keep living spaces out of harm's way. Additionally, advanced drainage systems, flood vents, and sump pumps are standard features designed to reduce the impact of severe storms.
Looking Ahead and Staying Prepared
As storms become more powerful, it's essential to ensure that houses are built to withstand these challenges. Regular inspections and detailed maintenance are vital to keeping your home safe from potential flood damage. With significant advances in building techniques, homes are more resilient, but proactive care is essential.
If you're dealing with flooding and water damage, contact SERVPRO® of Northern Staten Island at (718) 750-9455 for professional help in restoring your home.
Different Stages of Fire Restoration in a Staten Island Residence
8/6/2024 (Permalink)
Fire damage cleanup and remediation is cruitical after a fire. Call SERVPRO for expert technicians who are standing by 24/7 to help.
We Can Restore Your Dwelling After a House Fire
After the fire department extinguishes the flames, Staten Island homeowners can find relief knowing that SERVPRO® is here to restore their residence to meet local code. Our expertise makes the restoration process smoother, providing a sense of comfort and security during a challenging time.
SERVPRO is the company of choice for Staten Island homeowners needing fire damage restoration services. We understand the process and factors that affect the restoration timeline. Our services provide value by performing multiple
functions, giving homeowners confidence in the restoration process.
Here are the different stages of residential fire and smoke damage restoration:
*Ensuring your property is secure,
*Removing the by-products of fire,
*Cleaning and deodorizing, and
*Making it "Like it never even happened."
Securing a home after a fire prevents additional damage from wildlife, trespassers, and the elements. Tarping over any ventilation openings in the roof and boarding up damaged windows and doors (when locks no longer function) protects your remaining valuables, prevents accidents involving unauthorized individuals, and prevents water damage.
Soot, smoke, and even water quickly become problematic, and we must remove
them. Adding water damage to the mix is counterproductive. We use the most
effective methods to rid your home of these substances.
Our process goes beyond just eliminating a portion of what causes unwanted odors. SERVPRO takes a comprehensive approach, thoroughly cleaning surfaces and using advanced methods like thermal fogging to fully eradicate the odors that are so common in homes after a fire.
Rebuilding structural components in your home is part of the restoration process. At SERVPRO, we value your input and will always answer your
questions, ensuring you are comfortable and informed throughout the restoration process.
Remember, SERVPRO of Northern Staten Island is always Here to Help® 24/7 during this challenging time. Call us at (718) 750-9455 to restore your dwelling
after any size fire.
SERVPRO Provides Water Damage Restoration on Staten Island
6/6/2024 (Permalink)
SERVPRO of Staten Island is always here to help you with your water needs. 24/7. We're Faster to any size disaster™
Staten Island Water Damage Cleanup and Restoration Services by SERVPRO®
Staten Island is one of five boroughs comprising New York City. While it has the lowest population of the five boroughs, it has the largest land mass. There are extensive urban areas, parkland, and business areas throughout the borough. Water leaks from old plumbing, overflowing sinks and bathtubs, and back-ups in drains are common issues for many residents.
Water damage restoration on Staten Island should be immediately addressed to avoid further damage from standing water soaking into porous materials. SERVPRO can be onsite within four hours of your call to our office. We immediately assess the situation and focus on mitigating further damage from water and contaminants.
Our SERVPRO team follows an experience-proven process that minimizes and controls further damage to the contents and the structure of the building, leading to complete water damage restoration of your home “Like it never even happened.”
- Inspect and assess the water damage
- Remove and protect contents from additional exposure to water and moisture
- Remove standing water and extract water from porous materials, e.g., carpets, hardwood floors, etc.
- Begin dehumidification and drying of the affected space and contents
- All surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
- Restoration may include drywall repair, flooring replacement, and structural repairs as needed.
- We work closely with your insurance company to manage and document all claims
SERVPRO manages large restoration projects involving all of the required trades. Significant damage in older buildings may involve specialized skilled tradespeople to remove mold infestations or asbestos insulation. Structural improvements to meet current building code guidelines, including building permits, are often required in these situations. We can help with these situations and provide expert advice regarding the best approach.
Call for help with water damage cleanup, restoration, and repairs at SERVPRO of Northern Staten Island and nearby areas. Call (718) 750-9455
Commercial Water Removal and Cleanup in Staten Island
3/31/2024 (Permalink)
If your business is in need of water removal, contact SERVPRO as soon as possible. Call 24/7 for certified technicians and equipment.
SERVPRO Provides Emergency Commercial Water Cleanup Help in Staten Island
Whenever there is storm damage, commercial operations often come to a stop in your Staten Island business. Your customers must vacate the property, your employees cannot continue with their regular duties, and revenue comes to a standstill. The faster you can make repairs, remove water, and clean up the affected areas, the quicker you can return to normal operations.
SERVPRO® can help with emergency commercial water removal at your Staten Island business and cleanup and drying of your business space, including its contents. We understand how important it is to be back in business quickly. That's why we are onsite in less than four hours, 24/7, after your call, with technicians and the equipment to rectify your emergency. We also provide board-up services and tarps to prevent further damage from nature's elements.
SERVPRO follows a standard industry-approved process. We adapt these processes to every unique situation to provide fast service, mitigate further damage, and return your business to normal operations as soon as possible.
- Assess structural integrity, occupant safety, and immediate needs to protect the building and contents
- Board-up services, including protection of broken doors, windows, and roof or siding punctures
- Removal of debris from affected rooms
- Extraction of water utilizing high-capacity pumps, floor, wall, and ceiling water extractors
- Removal of damaged contents and structures that cannot be cleaned or repaired
- Cleaning and decontamination of all surfaces and contents
- Arrange building services to complete repairs and restoration of your commercial building
We can assist with a full range of building repair and restoration services, including general contracting, drywall, electrical, HVAC, flooring, plumbing, roof repairs, installation, and restoration. We also work closely with your insurer to coordinate the claim process. These services help our clients focus on quickly returning their commercial business to normal operations.
Call for help with commercial water removal and cleanup from SERVPRO of Northern Staten Island and nearby areas. Call (718) 750-9455.
Trust SERVPRO for Mold Remediation in Staten Island
2/6/2024 (Permalink)
If you discover mold in your Northern Staten Island home, call SERVPRO! We're Here to Help®.
Mold Remediation in Staten Island Demands Skill
Mold is a troublesome problem that many property owners face. It can ruin your property. When you notice a mold infestation, performing thorough and prompt restoration is vital to prevent further damage and mitigate its effects.
You can trust SERVPRO® to perform mold remediation in your Staten Island residence. Mold remediation is a meticulous process that requires attention to detail. Our technicians can help you safeguard your home and save money as well as time. Our remediation process includes several steps, namely:
- Assessment
- Containment
- Water damage remediation
- Mold clean-up
- Air filtration
- Repairs and restoration
One of the initial steps that our SERVPRO technicians can take is to perform a comprehensive assessment and inspection to identify all the areas with mold growth, including hidden spaces. We can use a borescope to look out for damage in areas that are hard to reach without compromising the structure of a building. A borescope is a digital camera attached to snake-style tubing. With the camera, we can check for damage under cabinets, behind closed walls, under stairwells, and in HVAC ductwork, among other hard-to-get places. Our inspection process enables us to identify the kind of mold present and the extent of contamination.
Mold spores can spread to uncontaminated areas during remediation. To prevent this, our SERVPRO technicians can use negative air pressure machines and plastic sheeting to create a controlled environment. The containment isolates the affected zones, prevents cross-contamination, and makes the remediation process more manageable.
Mold grows well in damp environments. Therefore, addressing the underlying cause of moisture is essential. We can eliminate moisture and dry the affected areas using air-moving and dehumidifying equipment so that mold does not reoccur after remediation.
Our SERVPRO team can also clean non-porous materials like metal and glass to eliminate mold. We can remove and discard porous materials like carpet and drywall. We use specialized cleaning techniques and agents to clean and sanitize affected areas. After eliminating mold, the affected areas may need repairs and restoration. This step may include replacing ruined flooring, insulation, drywall, and other building materials.
SERVPRO of Northern Staten Island is ready to perform mold remediation in your residence.Our helpline is (718) 750-9455.We’re Here to Help®.
SERVPRO Provides High-Capacity Water Removal in Staten Island
12/2/2023 (Permalink)
SERVPRO's top-notch equipment like these drying mats mitigate water damage to Staten Island homes. Here to Help®
Need Help with Water Removal and Cleanup in Staten Island – Call SERVPRO®
Water leaking into your home from broken windows, ruptured plumbing, or overflowing sinks can cause immeasurable damage to your Staten Island home. When water remains in place for extended periods, additional damage is done to porous materials, causing them to swell and lose structural integrity. Failure to properly dry your home after a water leak can also lead to a severe mold infestation.
That’s why SERVPRO is prepared to respond 24/7 within four hours of your call to help with water removal, cleanup, and drying in your Staten Island home. High-capacity truck-mounted pumps are deployed, and water extractors for carpets, hardwood floors, dehumidifiers, and air movers are utilized. We aim to remove all excess water and begin drying your home as quickly as possible to mitigate further water damage.
SERVPRO also uses moisture meters to check in crevices and inside walls to confirm these spaces are dry and do not need treatment. We utilize an experience-tested process to ensure your home is returned to you “Like it never even happened.”
- Assess water damage and determine equipment and technical requirements
- Extract water from all areas of your home
- Begin drying activity with dehumidifiers and air movers
- Clean and sanitize the structure and contents of your home
- Complete water damage restoration, repairs, replacement of carpets, etc., as needed
Our team checks for water and moisture inside walls and in small crevices. Ignoring these areas can lead to the formation of mold, which can spread quickly if water removal is not completed correctly. Moisture meters and water extraction wands are used to identify and complete water removal. We use devices designed to blow dry air into these spaces, absorbing all remaining moisture and drying the area.
Call the water removal experts at SERVPRO of Northern Staten Island and nearby areas for assistance. We are Here to Help® 24/7. Call (718) 750-9455.
Staten Island Basement Flood Damage Cleanup and Recovery
11/29/2023 (Permalink)
If your Staten Island home suffers from flood damage, call SERVPRO. We're Faster to any size disaster™.
The Focus of Early Flood Cleanup in Your Basement
Flooded basements are no joke. The last thing you want is to see all your precious belongings or finished living space ruined by the intruding water. Our skilled SERVPRO® restorers understand this well, and they will work tirelessly to find solutions for:
- Pooling water
- Bacteria and contaminants
- Destroyed building materials
- Wet personal belongings
Addressing the Standing Water
When tackling flood damage in Staten Island basements, finding a suitable extractor is crucial. The key is to consider the depth of the damage - if the water is too shallow, some extractors might not do the job correctly. That's where our range of submersible pumps and wet vacuums come in.
Overcoming Debris in the Water
It is crucial to choose an extractor that can handle debris without causing any damage to the pumps. Luckily, our truck-mount extractors and submersible trash pumps are up to the task and are perfect for removing any standing floodwater.
When Contaminants Are Suspected
Floodwater is considered a blackwater loss event, which is as severe as it sounds. It is basically like dealing with hazardous sewer backup. Our inventory includes powerful disinfection products that work wonders on non-porous building materials like concrete floors.
Drying the Basement Fully
Our experienced professionals can access various drying tools to complete the job. The placement and frequencies of devices like air movers and dehumidifiers play a crucial role in the drying process. To speed things up even more, we use portable heaters to increase the temperature of drying surface materials, promoting faster evaporation.
It is crucial to start removing the water and cleaning up this lower level of the house as soon as possible after flooding. Our team at SERVPRO of Northern Staten Island is prepared to assist you whenever needed. Please call us today at (718) 750-9455.
We're Here When Staten Island Homes Need Fire Damage Restoration
11/29/2023 (Permalink)
If your Staten Island home experiences fire damage, call SERVPRO. We'll make it “Like it never even happened.”
Our Skilled Fire Damage Restoration Team Is Ready
The constant reminders that a fire happened inside your Staten Island home can come from the visual impact that smoke and ash leave behind or the intense odors that never seem to disappear. Fire damage is more than ugly and re-traumatizing – it's also capable of causing unwanted health effects.
SERVPRO’s highly trained and qualified technicians perform the complicated work of making homes with fire damage in Staten Island "Like it never even happened." We want to erase those reminders and re-create a safe, healthy interior environment for you and your loved ones.
House fires change a residence in different ways. Here are a few of those and what SERVPRO® does to remedy the situation for our customers:
- Physical left-overs,
- Structural changes and
- Alterations to the interior atmosphere.
Smoke contains solid particles (ash, soot, and liquid chemical compounds). Harsh and abrasive, the silkiness of ash is deceiving. We use specialized tools to remove ash from surfaces and the air. Cleaning up deposits caused by once-suspended smoke takes time. To counter this, we use custom-built chambers with negative air pressure systems to eliminate additional deposits from happening.
Walls and ceilings can burn when exposed to flame. High heat alone can cause some paints to blister and change colors. We remove these portions and replace the materials with newly cut pieces. Then, we repaint the entire area. Some homeowners prefer wallpaper or paneling, and we are happy to install either.
After our restoration work, your home's ambiance is crucial. Please feel at home because we know this isn't possible in an environment that smells offensive. More humid conditions can also develop, and SERVPRO's experts know how to alleviate the cause of both unwanted situations.
There's no reason to tolerate the post-fire conditions of your home. Families know they can rely on SERVPRO of Northern Staten Island to be nearby and always fast to arrive when called at (718) 750-9455.
Three Water Damage Repairs for Leaks in Staten Island Offices
5/4/2023 (Permalink)
Contact SERVPRO to effectively tackle the water damage in your property. Call now!
What Water Damage Repair Is Expected?
Water damages are the most common threat office buildings can experience. Because of how structurally compromising moisture damage can be, repairs are often necessary to restore production and business.
Bulk Material and Debris Removal
Before much of the other water damage repair in your Staten Island office can occur, we must assess how compromised the structure has become. Controlled demolition is an early step to pave the way for the other repairs and services needed. Bulk material removal can include:
- Ceiling Tile – Drop ceilings are standard in office buildings and can rapidly be overwhelmed by leaks. Wet tiles are low-cost and easily replaced, so they are often discarded.
- Drywall – Wet drywall is a breeding ground for mold and microbial threats. When drying is not possible, we remove saturated drywall panels.
- Debris and Buildup – Loose debris and buildup on the flooring can be a hazard for those using the office still during the cleanup, so removal is a top priority.
Plumbing and Fixture Repairs
The plumbing and piping throughout the structure are compromised in some way if there are leaks and sprays causing water damage. Finding these damaged network portions is critical so our team can replace the ruined pipe. Often identifying plumbing damage is easy once the controlled demolition has occurred.
Replacing Removed Materials
One of the final steps for our repair specialists is replacing the missing components of the office building. For example, if we removed wet drywall, we would bring in new panels to replace these missing portions. Likewise, if our crew pulled up carpeting exposed to standing water, we could lay down new flooring materials to match what we removed or be more water-resistant for future issues.
Our experts might need many ways to repair and rebuild your damaged office building after leaks and water exposure. With professionals ready to respond 24/7, SERVPRO of Northern Staten Island is a trusted choice in build-back services. Call us at (718) 750-9455.
SERVPRO Approaches to Water Damage in Staten Island Homes
4/7/2023 (Permalink)
Rapid water extraction can mitigate the damage to Staten Island homes. SERVPRO says We're Faster To Any Size Disaster.
Our Quick Response to Water Damage
Water damage incidents can occur without warning, from a burst pipe to a broken hose from a water-fed appliance in your kitchen or laundry room. These disasters rapidly spread through a structure, impacting multiple rooms of your home and creating a threatening situation opposing threats of structural deterioration, mold development, and other concerns.
- Drying
- Extraction
- Content cleanup
- Repairs and rebuilding
- Removing odors
The Phases and Focuses of Water Damage Recovery
Professional cleanup of water damage in Staten Island homes and businesses involves several phases and stages. Our prompt response to emergencies allows us to begin needed emergency services as soon as we arrive. Some of our professionals' first actions include managing damaged contents and personal belongings, relocating them to a safe space, or providing a staging area for cleaning these items on-site. We can thoroughly inspect your household to determine the most efficient restoration and recovery solutions to get life back to normal.
When our technicians arrive at a home with standing water, the most urgent priority is removing this pooling water and assessing the damage to the materials impacted. Our inventory has multiple extraction tools and equipment, ranging from powerful truck-mounted extractors to smaller, more manageable submersible pumps and wet vacuums.
Thorough and Quick Drying
Drying is a universal need for damaged homes. Water can quickly migrate into building materials and structural cavities, making efficient drying practices critical in the recovery of your home. Certain tools are vital in this effort:
Airflow is necessary to ventilate a moist area of the house and allow for surface evaporation of wet materials. Centrifugal air movers are among the most commonly used tools for this purpose.
One of the drying principles is managing and adjusting the temperature of the affected space. Portable heaters can introduce warmer temperatures that promote more efficient evaporation.
Another vital element of effective drying is our use of dehumidifiers and other moisture management tools. Humidity is a significant concern when regulating water damage; these tools collect moisture from the environment for removal.
Special drying equipment like mats is needed to manage moisture and water trapped in surfaces like wood plank flooring. We set these units up to pull water up from the subflooring before molecules bond with the cellulose of the wood and distort the installed planks permanently.
Preventing the Threat of Mold
Water damage often leads to other threats and risks to your structure and well-being, such as mold growth. We have effective means of cleaning up these colonies and protecting the hosting material from permanent ruin when possible. Our remediation is a multi-faceted approach at the tail of our water restoration efforts:
- Sporicidal Agents – Our team uses proprietary products to eliminate mold spores on surfaces and provide a protective coating against future colonization.
- Managing Moisture – Depending on the materials affected, we might recommend more permanent moisture management in the form of sump pumps, dehumidifiers, or other solutions.
- Inhibiting Long-Term Growth – Stopping recurring mold is another key to effectively managing this post-water damage threat. Through repairs and inhibiting products, we can stall new growth.
There is little time to waste when contending with water damage threats to your home or business. Thousands of water damage claims occur every year, making the prompt response of SERVPRO of Northern Staten Island critical to protect what matters most to homeowners. We are ready 24/7 with experienced technicians and state-of-the-art equipment and products. Call us at (718) 750-9455.
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