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Call SERVPRO When Spring Cleaning Your Barnstable Home Becomes a Restoration Project
4/25/2024 (Permalink)
From general cleaning & mold remediation to water & fire damage mitigation. Our Team is ready to help with all your restoration needs.
With warmer weather finally upon us, many Cape Cod residents are taking this opportunity to start their spring cleaning. However, homeowners may often find larger household issues when clearing clutter. Rodent infestations, mold, puffback soot and other household headaches may just be looming around the corner. Trying to tackle these situations alone may just make it worse. Here’s some examples of why some common household issues should be left to the professionals:
- Puffbacks: puffback-related soot damage will deteriorate objects and structures in your home, sometimes past the point of restoration. Plates and fine China will discolor, paint can be left permanently stained and electronic appliances can be irreversibly damaged. If not treated correctly by a professional, parts of your home or business that you wouldn’t expect to be damaged could deteriorate before your eyes. Furthermore, through use of patented cleaners and chemical sponges, SERVPRO removes puff back damage thoroughly and permanently.
- Rodent Infestations: SERVPRO of Mid-Outer Cape Cod is trained to safely remove animal related biohazards and dispose of them properly in accordance with OSHA and health regulations. Equipped with the necessary safety apparatus and cleaning products, we can help transform these unhealthy environments back into clean, safe homes and offices. Also, anytime animals stow away in your home, it’s more than likely that your insulation needs to be replaced. Trust SERVPRO to clean or replace your insulation fast, easily, affordably and efficiently.
- Mold: Remediation makes sure that MOLD STAYS GONE: Removing mold stains will only get rid of its appearance for a brief amount of time. The mold spots will come back larger and more toxic than before. By calling a restoration company, you’ll be saving time and money that could’ve been wasted on a more severe mold problem down the line.
If spring cleaning becomes more of a home restoration project, call in the PROs at SERVPRO of Mid-Outer Cape Cod. We are available 24/7 for all your restoration needs. CALL US at 508-778-7378.
Storm Preparedness in Barnstable County
4/25/2024 (Permalink)
Preparation is the best defense against storm damage. Pay attention to the weather & take precautions as necessary to prevent storm damage.
Any storm, be it big or small, should be prepared for to prevent damage to your home and to keep everyone living in it safe. Although we are nearing the end of Nor'Easter season, SERVPRO of Mid-Outer Cape Cod has a few tips to prepare your home in the event of a large storm:
- Keep your yard clean and free of debris
- Check your house for attic and basement leaks
- Be sure gutters, shingles, windowsills and anything that can potentially become a projectile are secured
- Know your evacuation routes in case of a severe storm
If storm damage or water damage unexpectedly strike your home or business, the experts at SERVPRO of Mid-Outer Cape Cod are here to help. From Mashpee to Provincetown, we're on alert 24/7 to help with your disaster mitigation and remediation needs. Contact us at 508-778-7378 and we'll send our crew over to you to prevent further damage and restore your home or business.
Keep Your Hyannis Commercial Property Free From Mold
4/25/2024 (Permalink)
Summer is on its way, and unfortunately, mold comes along with it. The warmth and dampness of Cape Cod makes your business a prime candidate for excessive mold growth. By not being vigilant for the warning signs of mold, you could be putting the structure of your commercial property in major jeopardy. More importantly, mold buildup may put the health of your clients and employees at risk. Our Team at SERVPRO of Mid-Outer Cape Cod see extreme mold growth constantly. Here is a few tips from the mold experts at SERVPRO:
- Keep your environment free of excessive humidity
A dehumidifier is one of the best investments you can make for the health of your commercial building. Mold requires constant moisture to thrive, so snuffing out the air moisture in your building stops mold dead in its tracks. Circulate the air in the building with fans or HVAC units. However, if you find that you have a mold issue, shut off HVAC units immediately and call a mold remediation service.
Dusting off shelves, appliances and other objects in your building not only keeps the place looking clean, it's also an important measure towards preventing mold. Mold feeds off of the organic dust tissues. Less dust means less food for mold spores. We recommend thoroughly dusting most every area in your commercial property on a weekly basis.
Feel pipes around your property for moisture. Also, be on the lookout for telltale signs of a leaking pipe; stained walls, warped walls, buckling floors and peeling wall paint. If you suspect you have a leak, call a plumber as soon as possible.
Though cleaning up an indoor puddle from a spill may be an obvious measure, be on the lookout for high-moisture areas that may be less apparent. Check under appliances, tables or behind any area where a spill may be forgotten. Any unchecked dampness can become a major mold problem, don't wait until it becomes more apparent and turns into a mold infestation.
If you discover your commercial property has a mold problem, call SERVPRO of Mid-Outer Cape Cod for mold remediation services. From Barnstable to Truro, Dennis to Wellfleet, even Mashpee to Provincetown, trust SERVPRO of Mid-Outer Cape Cod for your disaster mitigation needs. Call us at 508-778-7378, we're on alert 24/7 to help.
Restore vs Replace: Why SERVPRO is Ideal for Your Dennis Property.
4/15/2024 (Permalink)
We use state-of-the-art equipment to restore your home after water damage and save you money on costly reconstruction.
When an unexpected disaster strikes, don't call a construction company, call SERVPRO. Don't waste valuable time and money if water, fire, smoke, storm, or mold damage affects your home or business. Our goal at SERVPRO of Mid-Outer Cape Cod is to mitigate disasters and safely return you to your property as soon as possible. Actions taken during the first 24-48 hours of a disaster are crucial to the repair of your home or business. Construction companies allow more damage to set in after an incident occurs, as their goal is to replace damaged items at a future date. Here are some benefits of choosing SERVPRO to mitigate your incident instead:
- Prompt assistance: We're available 24/7 to repair property damage soon after it occurs.
- Time and Money savings: because of our prompt assistance, not only do you wait less time to return to your property, but damage also has less time to set in and spread. This creates less of a need to undergo expensive replacements and reconstruction.
- Range of expertise: SERVPRO of Mid-Outer Cape Cod is expertly trained in mold remediation, water mitigation, storm damage repair, fire damage repair, smoke damage repair and pathogen-targeting disinfection. No matter the disaster, let SERVPRO be your one-stop shop.
From Mashpee to Provincetown, SERVPRO of Mid-Outer Cape Cod is standing by 24/7 to mitigate your disaster. Call us at 508-778-7378. We are here to help!
Water Damage Protection in Provincetown
4/5/2024 (Permalink)
Knowing what to do and what NOT to do after a water disaster can mean the difference between helping minimize water damage or making it worse.
Coming home to a flooded house is one of a homeowner’s worst fears. Often, when homeowners find themselves in this situation, they understandably panic and rush to fix the situation, only to make it worse. If you find yourself in this situation, SERVPRO of Mid-Outer Cape Cod has tips to prevent water damage from destroying your home:
- Shut off the water source of the leak
- Shut off circuit breakers for water-logged areas
- Mop up excessive water to the best of your ability
- Remove lamps/electronics from tables and wipe water off of wooden furniture
- Remove and dry wet cushions
- Lift furniture legs off wet carpets with tin foil or wood blocks
- Move items vulnerable to water to a safer place
Also, be sure to follow this list of DO NOTS:
- DO NOT enter rooms that put you at risk of electric shock
- DO NOT leave books, magazines and other print media on wet carpet as this causes staining
- DO NOT use a household vacuum to suck up water
- DO NOT use electronics in affected areas
- DO NOT use ceiling fans if your roof is suffering from water damage.
What you do until water mitigation help arrives is crucial to the future of your home. For your water damage, flood damage and disaster mitigation needs, call SERVPRO of Mid-Outer Cape Cod at (508) 778-7378. We're here 24/7 to make sure you don't fall victim to water damage.
Wet Vs. Dry Smoke: How To Handle All Types of Fires in Barnstable County
4/5/2024 (Permalink)
Smoke damage requires special cleaning techniques that only a Professional can provide. Call us...WE ARE HERE TO HELP!
Ironically, one of the hardest parts of restoring a fire damaged property is dealing with water damage. When a fire is extinguished, it creates a thick, low temperature smoke known as wet smoke. Think of it like putting out a bonfire; when the fires at full blaze, it produces less smoke than a fire going through the smoldering phase of extinguishing. When a fire is still brightly burning dry materials, it creates what’s known as a dry smoke. Both dry and wet smoke damage come with their own unique set of challenges when it comes to restoration.
- Wet Smoke: As previously stated, the water damage that comes with a fire creates a new set of restoration challenges. Thick, wet smoke creates hard to remove residue on virtually every surface of your property. This is caused by partially combusted particles clinging to any area wet smoke has touched. This kind of smoke cannot be removed by an amateur. Wet smoke restoration ranges anywhere from cleaning with specialized chemicals and sandblasters to total reconstruction of the affected areas.
- Dry Smoke: Without the presence of moisture, fire will completely combust anything that comes into its path. While this means smoke residues can be more easily removed, it also means more of your property likely needs to be demolished and replaced. It’s always important to extinguish fires properly, completely and in a timely manner, even if it means more wet smoke residue. While a smaller scale instance of dry smoke damage is very easy to take care of, a large-scale instance of a dry fire is more than likely to spell complete disaster for your property.
No matter what kind of fire your home or business faces, be sure to call SERVPRO of Mid-Outer Cape Cod after the flames have been put out. Call us anytime at 508-778-7378. We’re locally owned and operated in South Dennis. We have the crucial knowledge and experience needed to restore your Cape Cod property from Mashpee to Provincetown. Together, we’ll work to make it, “Like it never even happened.”
SERVPRO: We Have the Tools of the Trade...And Then Some!
3/29/2024 (Permalink)
The right products to restore water, fire & smoke damage make all the difference. Trust the Pros at SERVPRO!
Whatever your restoration needs are, we have a cleaning product for it. There’s no one size fits all solution here at SERVPRO of Mid-Outer Cape Cod. We have a specified plan of attack for every restoration project with hundreds of unique cleaning products to ensure every job is done right. We have dozens of specific cleaning products for each of the following categories:
- Water Damage
- Bioremediation
- Fire Damage
- Wall and Ceiling Cleaning
- Deodorization
- Carpet Cleaning
- Upholstery Cleaning
- Stains/Spot Removal
- Hard Floor Care
- Contents/Misc. Cleaning
- Leather/Wood Furniture Cleaning
At SERVPRO of Mid-Outer Cape Cod, you’re not just another restoration job. Every home or business has specific restoration needs and we understand that. We have hundreds of chemicals and strict usage procedures to ensure an unbeatable restoration quality. Having the right cleaning tools is especially important in the current Covid-19 environment. We only use the CDC recommended cleaning agents and methods for Covid-19 preventative cleanings. For your restoration needs, call SERVPRO of Mid-Outer Cape Cod. We have the tools, the work ethic and the experience needed to get your restoration job done right. From Mashpee to Provincetown, call us at 508-778-7378 for 24-hour emergency services.
Mold Management on Cape Cod
3/29/2024 (Permalink)
Mold remediation services require some safety precautions. Our technicians wear personal protective equipment with respirators during treatment.
Mold thrives in damp environments, something with which Cape Cod is very familiar. Whether you're near the coast in Truro, a beach in Barnstable, or even mainland in Harwich, the potential for mold growth on the Cape is evident. Surrounded by water with higher than usual amounts of moisture potential, your home or business could be in danger of needing mold remediation services. SERVPRO of Mid-Outer Cape Cod wants you to know the warning signs of excessive mold and how we can help with your mold remediation needs.
You may have an ongoing moisture problem if you notice the following:
- Musty odors
- Higher than usual humidity
- Evidence of previous out of place moisture
- Visible Mold Spores
If you notice any of these signs in your home or building, you may need the aid of a professional cleanup & restoration crew. SERVPRO of Mid-Outer Cape Cod can inspect your property for the signs of excessive mold growth and water damage. Trust your local SERVPRO® to deal with the special kinds of mold and water damage the homes on Cape Cod can experience. Call us anytime at 508-778-7378 to set up a free estimate.
Smoke or Fire Damage; Repair...Don't Replace.
3/29/2024 (Permalink)
Our expert technicians use a dry sponge technique to remove soot from the walls & ceilings in your home.
When fire strikes, the damage it causes can be overwhelming. A fire victim’s first instinct may be to preserve and clean whatever they can in an effort to salvage items of importance. However, attempting to clean the damage yourself can cause more harm than good. The cleanup and restoration experts at SERVPRO of Mid-Outer Cape are here to help 24/7 in case of fire damage. Before fire restoration professionals arrive, be sure to take the following steps to prevent further damage from setting in:
- Limit movement around the house to prevent the spread of soot
- Place clean linens and towels on rugs and upholstery
- Coat chrome appliances with oil or petroleum jelly
- Keep furniture legs from touching wet carpet by wedging wood blocks or aluminum foil under them
- Do not shampoo carpets and upholstery
- Do not wash walls and other painted surfaces
- Do not clean electronic appliances
- Do not dry clean clothing with smoke odor
SERVPRO of Mid-Outer Cape cares about helping you recover from fire related tragedy and has the tools and expertise to help restore what’s important to you. From Mashpee to Provincetown, SERVPRO® has your home, business or organization covered for all your Fire cleanup and restoration needs. Give us a call at 508-778-7378, we’re here to help.
Fire Extinguisher Safety: P.A.S.S. It On!
3/22/2024 (Permalink)
A fire extinguisher in your home can help minimize fire damage in your Cape Cod home.
Do you follow safety guidelines and keep a fire extinguisher in your home? If so, are you certain you have the correct type to fight the fire? A fire extinguisher should be kept in your garage, kitchen, and on each floor of your home. Whether you already own one or are about to purchase one, learn about the different types of extinguishers for the application.
Below are the four basic types of extinguishers:
- Class A extinguishers put out fires in ordinary combustibles, such as wood and paper.
- Class B extinguishers should be used on fires involving flammable liquids, such as grease, gasoline, and oil.
- Class C extinguishers are suitable for electrically energized fires.
- Class D extinguishers should be used on flammable metals and are typically specific for the type of metal in question.
Most home fire safety experts recommend medium size, multipurpose fire extinguishers that are labeled as suitable for use on class A, class B, and class C fires.
You and other potential users in your household should thoroughly read the extinguisher’s instructions on a periodic basis. A professional fire equipment supplier should inspect each extinguisher annually.
Only use a fire extinguisher if these four conditions are true:
Often times you’re much better off to let professionals handle any fire. Only use an extinguisher when:
1) the fire is confined to a small area, and is not growing
2) the room is not filled with smoke
3) everyone else has exited the building
4) the fire department has been called.
Remember the P.A.S.S. word!
Most household fire extinguishers operate using the following P.A.S.S. technique:
- PULL: Pull the pin. This will also break the tamper seal.
- AIM: Aim low, pointing the extinguisher nozzle (or its horn or hose) at the base of the fire.
- SQUEEZE: Squeeze the handle to release the extinguishing agent.
- SWEEP: Sweep from side to side at the base of the fire until it appears to be out. Watch the area. If the fire re-ignites, repeat steps 2 - 4.
If you have the slightest doubt about your ability to fight a fire.... EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY!
Important! Once the seal on a fire extinguisher has been broken, it must be serviced before the next use!
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