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100K mold damage and how to avoid a similar fate

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

Investing in a home requires a large sum of money. When something endangers that property, steps are taken to protect the investment. Home owners buy insurance, buy burglar alarms, hire pest control, etc. However, not all hazards can be predicted and protected against.

One Florida homeowner, Veloz, discovered she was unprepared to stop one hundred thousand dollars worth of damage to her property. Her home in Lee County at the intersection of 19th Street SW and Olive Avenue was vandalized, after renters moved out. The vandals were the first to damage the home, but as they left the property they also left the water running.

The resulting water damage sustained by the home inevitably gave birth to the mold that would skyrocket the cost of her repairs. Anyone outside the home would not notice the mold, but the mold is growing almost everywhere inside. It has crept along the baseboards, the walls and even onto the ceiling. So, while the sheriff’s department investigates the crime, the mold continues to grow and damage the home. Veloz will undoubtedly lose a considerable amount of capital to protect her investment at this point.

Fortunately, for other homeowners, her situation is a warning sign. Homeowners should learn these basic steps to decrease the possibility of mold build up.

1. Control the moisture inside
Invest in a moisture or humidity meter and keep indoor humidity roughly around 45%. This can be achieved through the use of the home’s air conditioning system.

2. Keep indoors as dry as possible
If liquid spills, then clean and dry the affected area. Dry off any noticeable condensation.

3. Maintain operational roof gutters
Mold spores are in many places outdoors. If roof gutters are not working properly, then they may become an excellent area where mold can grow and begin affecting the home.

4. Repair water leaks
Any leaks inside the house should be repaired as soon as possible. It is also imperative to dry the surrounding area, within 24-48 hours. This will help prevent the growth of mold.

If the problem is larger than a homeowner can deal with alone. It is important to contact a certified local mold specialist like Super Restoration. We are certified to perform mold inspections and mold remediation. When prevention is no longer effective, contact the professionals. To avoid situations like the one Veloz was a part of. It is also a good idea to have a burglary alarm system installed. This way, even if vandals leave the water running, someone will know before mold grows throughout the home.

Rene Vargas
www.SuperRestoration.com
1 800 516 8059
rene@superrestoration.com

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The Importants Of Structural Drying After A Flood

Saturday, November 28th, 2009

Super Restoration offers South Florida the fastest and most thorough structural drying. Structural drying is necessary after any water intrusion, whether it be from a burst pipe or a hurricane. By quick and effective action, Super Restoration can save your home from more damage.

There are many way that water can get into your home. South Florida is certainly no stranger to strong storms and rapid flooding. Also, poor workmanship and failing equipment can cause appliances and fixtures in you home to leak water. However the water gets in, it is vital to act quickly to stop the leak and dry the area out.

Structural Drying is very important because more damage can be caused by water after it has gotten into your home. If the water is not removed quickly and the area dried, there can be mold growth, rot, and bad smells. Even if the water appear only to be on the floor, the walls can quickly wick it up, and this leads to structural damage.

Super Restoration has a time tested method of dealing with water intrusion. Infrared imaging cameras can read temperature changes in the area, and this, in turn, can reveal where the water is. Infrared imaging can also detect leaks that are invisible to the human eye. When evaluated by experts, infrared imaging is a powerful tool to find water problems in your structure.

After location and evaluating the water damage on your structure, Super Restoration quickly begins the drying process. Of course, the first step is to stop the leaks that were found. Then, using dryers, fans, and dehumidifiers, the next step is to get the water to evaporate as quickly as possible.

If there is water intrusion into the walls, demolition might be necessary. The baseboard will possibly need to be removed to get air flow into the edges of the room. If any insulation has gotten wet, this will have to be taken out. Thus, the walls might be cut open for air movement or repair of the interior. The wall will be repaired and repainted after the area is dried out.

Your insurance company may or may not cover your water damage–it will depend on your policy. However, Super Restoration has plenty of experience dealing with insurance companies and will provide detailed reports for insurance claims. If faulty workmanship is to blame, these reports will clearly reveal the necessary details for litigation. The complete written report will include digital photos and the moisture readings from the equipment.

Super Restoration is the best fire and water restoration company in south Florida. With 20 years experience, we know all of the methods necessary to make your home or business dry in the shortest time possible. We are available 24 hours a day because we know how vital it is to stop and dry a leak as soon as possible.

If you experience water intrusion from a leak or flooding, call Super Restoration immediately. We can help you get your life back to normal fast.

Rene Vargas
www.SuperRestoration.com
1 800 516 8059
rene@superrestoration.com

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A Dreadful Return From Vacation

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Anything can happen, and every eventuality must be prepared for. That’s what one elderly couple found out when they left their home for a vacation, and accidentally left a faucet running in their guest bathroom. It’s amazing how a small little mistake like this can lead to absolute disaster.

The family had cleaned their home very carefully before leaving, and they thought they had taken care of everything. They left for the Mediterranean, enjoying the sun and sand for about 3 weeks, when a call came in from one of their neighbors. The nearby resident had noticed water coming out from under the front door. When the couple heard this, their heart’s sank. When they got home, they found that the walls and ceilings were covered with visible mold. There was a terrible smell all through the house and they wondered if they would ever be able to live there again.

mold-inspections-276They were on the verge of giving up hope, when they called us here at Super Restoration. After a short talk, it became clear to us that we would be able to help. The kind of mold problems they were dealing with is one of the areas were we have a lot of expertise. Any time there is significant water damage, you can expect mold problems to develop. You need the right of practical know-how, along with the best technology available, to return a home to it’s former condition. We sent one of our certified mold inspectors down to the property to examine everything and make sure it was salvageable, then we went to work.

We sent in a crew of mold removal experts to clean the property. First we got rid of the obvious areas of visible mold, and then we were able to find the hidden mold. Sometimes a person will think their house is mold free, only to discover that hidden mold is eating away in places they can’t see. Finding that mold is a very important part of our job.
The cleaning process was difficult, but once we were finished, the home was returned all the way back to it’s former glory. There was no evidence left that any water damage ever happened. The couple were amazed that we were able to make things right again in such a short amount of time, and for such a great price.

That’s the sort of work that we do everyday here at Super Restoration. No matter what kind of property damage you’ve suffered, we can provide a simple economic solution. Accidents happen, and when they do, you need an expert that knows how to roll back the clock, and make your home like new again. That’s our specialty, and we’re proud of all the happy customers who’ve used our service in the past.

Rene Vargas
www.SuperRestoration.com
1 800 516 8059
rene@superrestoration.com

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Super Restoration Saves the Day for a Young Family

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

It was a young family’s worst nightmare.

After buying their first home, they decided they wanted to update their roof. They picked out a roofer, and he started the project. Unfortunately, one day, the roofer they trusted forgot to cover the home’s open areas with tarp, and when a rainstorm passed by that afternoon, their living areas were flooded.

The family didn’t get home until 8 PM that night. As soon as they saw what happened, they called Super Restoration’s emergency service crew to assess the damage. Since we accept calls 24 hours and day, seven days a week, we got their call and arrived by 8:30 PM. Then, we got straight to work.

s6300045 We started by putting up tarps to make sure no more damage would occur if another storm came around. We used the highest powered truck-mounted extraction equipment to remove most of the standing water. Next, we set up and installed drying equipment to dry the family’s walls, carpets, furniture, trusses, etc.

Many homeowners remove standing water on their own and believe that they have taken all the proper precautions because the area looks dry or feels dry to the touch. This family made the right decision by calling our professionals to take care of this process for them. To ensure that we protected the home and the family from the future growth of dangerous mold, we set up Infrared cameras to be used and monitored daily by our project manager. These check moisture levels and find other areas with trapped moisture. By dehumidifying the area, we ensured that there would be no “secondary” damage to woodwork or other items in the house.

We worked directly with the customer’s insurance company and made the process as easy as possible. By providing accurate and scientific documentation such as moisture readings, digital photos, infrared images, and a complete written report of all activities, we can depict cause and origin. This helps defend charge backs to the subcontractors or suppliers with a level of confidence that only Super Restoration can provide.

In four days, the job was complete and the family was able to continue to finish their roof.

Everyday, Super Restoration helps in situations just like this. If you live in South Florida, you know that flooding can happen seemingly out of nowhere, especially in flood prone areas of Miami, Broward and Monroe County. When your home or business is flooded, time is critical, every second matters, and structural drying is the key to the survival of your structure. We are happy to provide 24 hour service to ensure that your assets are protected even when everyone else is off duty.

Rene Vargas
www.SuperRestoration.com
1 800 516 8059
rene@superrestoration.com

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The Importance of Quickly Correcting Water Damage in Your Home or Apartment

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

We have all been there. A leak above the ceiling drips down behind the wall. A toilet overflows due to a plumbing problem. A leaky roof allows water into the home. There are so many problems that can be caused by water damage. Many people will allow these problems to go unchecked.

Fixing water damage is about much more than just drying. Water damage can destroy electronics. It can weaken or damage structural components on a building. It can cause deadly black mold, which is known for making people sick. Black mold is also particularly devastating to small children and the elderly. Water is great when you are taking a shower or staying hydrated, but when it is on the loose in your home, it is a veritable crisis.

Floods and torrential storms can cause serious problems. They are the undeniable kings of water damage disasters. You may feel like there is no hope, but that is not true. There are many procedures that a professional could employ in order to restore many of your possessions to good and safe use. Even wet electronics can be saved. If mold is building, there are procedures to stop and remove the contamination. This can save the lives of family members.

A leak from a shower can critically damage the structure nearby. A structural failing in a home can be seriously devastating. If you own your own home, you don’t want a minor leak to do significant damage to the resale value of your building. This is why you want to take care of a problem like this immediately. As the water sits, damage to the materials advances. Mold will form. Even minor leaks like this require expert help that specializes in the removal of water from the damaged area. Microbial remediation is a process that takes care to remove any contaminant which is taking advantage of this moist atmosphere to set up an attack position in your home.

If your electronics have been damaged by water, it is critical to get water extraction help as soon as you can from a company like Super Restoration. Do not turn the device on until this type of expertise has been applied. Electronics which are not receiving electrical power can often be dried and saved. This can save serious money that would otherwise have gone to replacing these valuable items.

Mitigating the damage caused by water leaks, spills, and floods is a vital part of ensuring a safe place to live. Homeowners need to protect the value of their investment by making certain that water damage does not spread to a variety of points in their home. The structure of the home must be protected. Those who live in apartments need to protect each other from the dangerous effects of mold and mildew. Growth of such things can cause serious health problems. However you look at it, water damage is a serious issue that must be professionally handled by a company like Super Restoration. There is no time to waste. If there might be water damage in the home, experts must be employed to remove the moisture and its effects quickly.

Thank you, stay safe!

Rene Vargas
www.SuperRestoration.com
1 800 516 8059
rene@superrestoration.com

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