Navigating Property Restoration: The Vital Role of Project Management in Merging Expertise with Practical Solutions

7/9/2024 (Permalink)

In the aftermath of a property disaster, the journey to recovery is often fraught with challenges. At SERVPRO of Central Manhattan, project managers play a pivotal role in orchestrating a comprehensive and holistic restoration. Their expertise, training, empathy, and practical solutions are essential in guiding communities toward renewal.

Developing the Scope of Recovery

The foundation of successful property recovery lies in developing a well-defined scope. SERVPRO® project managers, equipped with extensive training and expertise, collaborate closely with stakeholders to assess damage and create a comprehensive restoration plan. This involves understanding technical reconstruction aspects and demonstrating empathy for the emotional toll on property owners.

Effective project management in property restoration requires a delicate balance between technical knowledge and empathetic understanding. Our project managers navigate the complexities of restoration, construction, and mitigation while keeping the human element at the forefront. This balance ensures that the restoration process addresses both the structural needs of the property and the emotional needs of those affected.

One hallmark of adept project management is the development of a detailed timeline. Our project managers meticulously plan each phase of the recovery process, from initial assessments to the final touches of restoration. Setting realistic milestones reflects their commitment to a smooth and efficient recovery. Continuous professional development, including project management software, scheduling courses, and staying informed about industry best practices, enhances their ability to craft effective timelines.

Tracking Mitigation Progress

Mitigation is a key component of property recovery, and project managers closely monitor its progress. Whether implementing temporary measures to prevent further damage or coordinating with specialized teams, project managers ensure the mitigation phase aligns seamlessly with the overall restoration plan. This proactive approach safeguards against unforeseen challenges, showcasing their holistic management style.

Attention to detail is another crucial aspect of our project managers' roles. They oversee every aspect of the recovery process to ensure precision and quality, from coordinating drying equipment to managing subcontractors and adhering to regulatory requirements. Their meticulous approach guarantees that the restored property meets and exceeds expectations.

Professional Development

To continuously improve their skills, our project managers engage in ongoing professional development by attending workshops and seminars on crisis management, empathy in leadership, and the latest advancements in property restoration. This commitment to growth enhances their ability to lead effectively and empathetically.

The key roles and services provided by our restoration project managers include:

• Damage Assessment: Conducting thorough evaluations to determine the extent of property damage.
• Scope Development: Creating detailed plans for the restoration process, incorporating both technical and emotional considerations.
• Timeline Management: Developing and managing realistic timelines to ensure efficient progress through each phase of restoration.
• Mitigation Oversight: Implementing and monitoring temporary measures to prevent further damage and coordinating specialized mitigation efforts.
• Coordination of Resources: Managing subcontractors, equipment, and materials to maintain high standards of quality and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Client Communication: Keeping property owners informed and supported throughout the recovery process, addressing their concerns with empathy and understanding.

As communities in Manhattan strive for renewal after major property disasters, the role of project management emerges as both diverse and holistic. Beyond the technicalities of construction and restoration, our project managers embody a unique blend of training, expertise, empathy, and practical solutions. Their ability to develop a comprehensive scope, balance competing needs, craft detailed timelines, monitor mitigation progress, and pay meticulous attention to details makes them invaluable guides on the path to recovery.

At SERVPRO of Central Manhattan, our team is always ready to craft solutions for disaster recovery, providing support during any size crisis. We're here to help our community recover and rebuild, ensuring a smoother, more empathetic journey to renewal.

Summer Preparedness with SERVPRO: Protect Your Manhattan Property from Heat, Humidity, and Fire Risk

7/5/2024 (Permalink)

As summer temperatures rise, it's crucial to stay vigilant about the safety of your Manhattan home. SERVPRO® is here with essential tips to ensure a safe and enjoyable summer season. From managing the city's sweltering heat to preventing water damage and ensuring fire safety during your rooftop barbecues, we've got you covered.

Beat the Heat: Essential Summer Heat Strategies

Summer in Manhattan means outdoor fun, but the extreme heat can pose significant health risks. Here are some strategies to protect yourself and your loved ones from heat-related illnesses:

1. Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day, even if you don't feel thirsty. Avoid caffeinated and alcoholic beverages, as they can contribute to dehydration.
2. Dress Appropriately: Opt for lightweight, light-colored, and loose-fitting clothing to stay cool. Accessories like hats and sunglasses provide additional protection from the sun.
3. Seek Shade: Limit sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. When outside, take frequent breaks in shaded areas or indoors.
4. Use Sunscreen: Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30, reapplying every two hours or more often if swimming or sweating.
5. Cool Down: Spend time in air-conditioned places. If your apartment lacks air conditioning, visit public venues like shopping malls, libraries, or community centers.
6. Plan Activities Wisely: Schedule strenuous activities for the cooler parts of the day, such as early morning or late evening, to avoid heat exhaustion.

Managing Humidity and Preventing Water Damage from AC Units

While air conditioners are essential for summer comfort, they can also be a source of water damage if not properly maintained. High humidity levels can exacerbate these issues, leading to mold growth and structural damage. Here’s how to keep your AC unit running smoothly and your home dry:

1. Regular Maintenance: Schedule annual servicing for your AC unit with a professional. Regular maintenance can identify potential problems before they escalate, ensuring your unit runs efficiently and effectively. This includes checking refrigerant levels, inspecting the unit for wear and tear, and cleaning internal components.
2. Check and Clean Filters: Dirty filters make your AC unit work harder, potentially leading to water leakage. Clean or replace filters monthly during the summer to maintain optimal airflow and efficiency. Clogged filters can cause your AC to freeze up and then leak when it defrosts.
3. Inspect Drainage: Ensure the condensate drain is clear and that water is properly draining away from your home. Remove any debris that could obstruct drainage. A blocked condensate drain can cause water to back up into your home, leading to water damage and mold growth.
4. Monitor Humidity Levels: Use a dehumidifier to keep indoor humidity levels below 60%. High humidity can foster mold growth and strain your AC unit. In addition to using a dehumidifier, ensure your home is well-ventilated by using exhaust fans in bathrooms and kitchens.
5. Look for Signs of Water Damage: Regularly inspect areas around your AC unit for damp spots, water stains, or musty odors, all of which could indicate water damage. Early detection can prevent extensive damage and costly repairs.

Call to Action: Proactively address mold risks by scheduling a visual mold inspection with SERVPRO. Our experts can identify potential problem areas and provide solutions to keep your home safe and healthy. Mold can start growing within 24-48 hours in moist conditions, so timely intervention is crucial.

Fire Safety: Grilling Tips and Fire Damage Prevention

Summer grilling is a beloved activity, but it can also be a significant fire hazard if safety precautions are not followed. Here are some tips to ensure your rooftop barbecues remain safe and enjoyable:

1. Grill Location: Place your grill at least 10 feet away from your home, deck railings, and overhanging branches. Ensure it’s on a stable surface to prevent tipping. Avoid using grills in enclosed spaces like garages or on balconies to prevent carbon monoxide buildup.
2. Clean Your Grill: Regularly clean your grill to remove grease and fat buildup, which can ignite and cause flare-ups. After each use, scrape the grill grates and empty the grease trap. Periodically deep clean the grill to ensure all parts are free of grease.
3. Never Leave the Grill Unattended: Always stay near your grill while cooking. Keep children and pets at a safe distance to prevent accidents. Set up a safe zone of at least three feet around the grill where children and pets are not allowed.
4. Have a Fire Extinguisher Nearby: Be prepared for emergencies by keeping a fire extinguisher, baking soda, or a bucket of sand nearby to extinguish small fires. Familiarize yourself with how to use the fire extinguisher before an emergency arises.
5. Check for Gas Leaks: If you’re using a gas grill, check for leaks before lighting it. Apply a soap and water solution to the hose and connections—if bubbles form, there’s a leak. Turn off the gas and repair the leak before using the grill.

Fire Damage Services and Prevention

Despite precautions, accidents can still happen. If your property suffers from fire damage, SERVPRO is here to assist with comprehensive restoration services:

• Assessment and Inspection: We thoroughly assess the damage and create a detailed restoration plan. Our team identifies both visible damage and hidden issues that could cause problems later.
• Smoke and Soot Removal: Our team uses specialized equipment and techniques to remove smoke and soot from all surfaces. Smoke and soot can penetrate porous materials and linger long after the fire is out, causing odors and potential health hazards.
• Restoration and Repairs: From minor repairs to major reconstruction, we handle everything to restore your home to its pre-fire condition. This includes cleaning and deodorizing, repairing structural damage, and restoring personal belongings.

Stay Safe This Summer

By following these safety tips, you can enjoy a worry-free summer in Manhattan. Remember, SERVPRO is always here to Help® with disaster recovery needs. Whether preventing water damage from your AC unit, inspecting for mold, or restoring fire-damaged property, our team of experts is ready to assist. Contact us today to schedule a service or for more information. Stay safe and have a fantastic summer!

How SERVPRO®'s Construction Team Repairs and Restores Common Property Damage Areas

7/5/2024 (Permalink)

Restoring your Manhattan property after a disaster can be daunting. At SERVPRO®, our construction team takes pride in helping to restore and repair residential and commercial properties affected by fire, water, or mold disasters. Our goal is to make it "Like it never even happened," and we are skilled at navigating the rebuild or remodel process from initial disaster restoration to the final walkthrough.

5 Common Property Damage Areas

1. Bathrooms often suffer water damage due to leaks from sinks, bathtubs, and showers. Our team addresses these plumbing issues, repairs damaged fixtures, and ensures proper sealing to prevent future problems. We also handle mold remediation to keep your bathroom safe and healthy.
2. Kitchens are prone to water damage from plumbing and fire damage from cooking incidents. We repair and replace floors, appliances, cabinets, and countertops, restoring functionality and aesthetics. Our team can suggest modern design upgrades to enhance your kitchen's look and efficiency.
3. Basements frequently face water and mold damage due to poor drainage and ventilation. We tackle storm and environmental leakage, ensuring proper waterproofing and mold remediation for both finished and unfinished basements. This includes installing sump pumps, improving drainage systems, and applying anti-mold treatments.
4. Exterior Elements like roofs, doors, windows, and siding often suffer damage from weather, water, fire, and mold. We provide prompt repairs and replacements to minimize further damage and enhance property integrity. Our solutions include weatherproofing, energy-efficient windows, and durable siding materials to protect your home against future damage.
5. Floors commonly experience water damage, affecting overall safety and structure. We offer comprehensive repairs to ensure stability and prevent costly future repairs. Our range of flooring options includes waterproof materials and stylish designs, ensuring your floors are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

Making construction changes with our SERVPRO team ensures expert guidance and seamless execution to transform your property into a space that meets your needs and exceeds your expectations.

Upgrades and Remodel Options

When your Manhattan property experiences storm, water, fire, or mold damage, it presents an opportunity for more than just restoration. It's a perfect time to enhance and modernize your space with the expertise of our SERVPRO construction team. Beyond restoring functionality and safety, we specialize in reimagining your property into a comfortable, safe, and inviting environment. Whether you're looking to update your kitchen, renovate bathrooms, or create an open-concept living area, our team is dedicated to transforming your property into a place you're proud to call home or where your business thrives.

• Open-Concept Living: Create distinct groupings for spaces, leave ample negative space for walking and entertaining, and consider knocking down non-load-bearing walls for a more open layout.
• Upgrading Windows, Lighting, and Fixtures: Add new windows, skylights, or light fixtures to brighten up your space and enhance natural light flow.
• Aesthetics: Use color trends to unify and update your space. Add wall art, throw pillows, and other accessories for a more welcoming atmosphere.
• Kitchen or Bathroom Upgrades: Update cabinets, replace tubs or showers, install new fixtures, and consider adding an island for extra counter space. We also offer eco-friendly options for those looking to reduce their environmental impact.

Flexible Support for Property Management Companies

SERVPRO Central Manhattan works closely with many local property management companies to support large and specialized projects for their teams. Our flexible support for property management companies is designed to address the unique challenges they face when dealing with property damage. We ensure minimal disruption to tenants and swift restoration of affected units. Whether it's a single apartment or an entire building, our team offers rapid response, comprehensive services from initial cleanup to complete reconstruction, regular updates, and custom solutions tailored to the specific needs and timelines of each property.

Why Choose SERVPRO of Central Manhattan?

Our team at SERVPRO is Here to Help®. As trusted leaders in the restoration industry, we have the expertise and manpower to address damage and make necessary repairs. We take pride in every detail of restoring your Manhattan property and getting your life back to normal as quickly as possible.

Contact us at (800) 535-1009, to learn more about our services and how we can assist with your Manhattan property restoration and remodeling needs. Whether you're a homeowner or a property manager, SERVPRO is dedicated to providing top-notch service and support for all your construction and restoration requirements.

SERVPRO of Central Manhattan: Your Trusted Restoration Experts in the Heart of NYC

7/6/2023 (Permalink)

In the heart of Manhattan, property emergencies are a daily occurrence. When your New York City property suffers from fire, smoke, or water damage, taking immediate action can make all the difference. It could mean the swift restoration of your home to its preloss condition, saving you from extensive and costly reconstruction. At SERVPRO, we understand the urgency, and that's why we deploy our best people to the best locations with top-notch resources, ensuring the best results for your property.

The Trusted Name in Manhattan

When you see the SERVPRO name, you know you can trust us. As leaders and innovators in the restoration industry, our team and equipment stand out from the rest.

Serving Manhattan Since 1967

Since 1967, SERVPRO Franchise Professionals have been helping clients across the United States with fire and water damage cleanup and restoration. Locally owned and operated, SERVPRO of Central Manhattan has been serving the Manhattan community for nearly 30 years. With our deep roots in the area, we can respond swiftly with the right resources, giving us a significant advantage in providing exceptional service.

Our Experience - After a fire, smoke, or water damage incident at your home or business, a courteous SERVPRO professional will guide you through the process. Our skilled technicians conduct a thorough inspection, identifying hazards and creating a detailed list of professional services to restore your property and its contents. We explain everything in detail before starting the restoration work. With our team on-site, each member performs specific tasks designed to achieve a common goal. Once the restoration process is complete, our technicians ensure your satisfaction, addressing any remaining issues, and removing our supplies and equipment. Our ultimate aim is to restore your home or business to its preloss state.

Our Training - At SERVPRO, our highly trained employees are always prepared. Each team member undergoes comprehensive training in fire restoration, water restoration, carpet and upholstery cleaning, and mold mitigation before entering your property. We go beyond initial training, providing continuous education programs, e-learning seminars, and courses to enhance our technicians' skills in mitigation, remediation, and advanced restoration techniques. Equipped with industry-leading knowledge, our teams deliver quick and effective property damage cleanup and restoration.

Our Equipment - We equip our teams with high-quality products and advanced technology to deliver the most effective cleanup and restoration results. SERVPRO's state-of-the-art equipment plays a crucial role in reducing the damage to your property and belongings after a fire, smoke, or water loss. Our arsenal includes portable water extraction units, air scrubbers, high-powered air movers, industrial-strength dehumidification equipment, and thermal imaging cameras. Our SERVPRO technicians are specially trained to utilize these tools and equipment, allowing them to diagnose areas of damage accurately and determine the most efficient and effective approach to restore your property.

If you're in search of a reliable restoration company, look no further than SERVPRO of Central Manhattan. We have the expertise and resources to swiftly and effectively reverse fire, smoke, water, or mold damage, restoring your home or business to its original state—"Like it never even happened."

Our SERVPRO construction team can help repair and restore these common property damage areas

3/23/2022 (Permalink)

Our construction team can help restore and rebuild your Manhattan home or business to a safe and welcoming place, after any disaster.

Putting your Manhattan property back together after a disaster can be challenging, our construction team takes pride in helping restore and repair residential or commercial property after a fire, water, or mold disaster! Restoring your New York City residential or commercial property, “Like it never even happened,” is important to us, making improvements after a disaster is common. Our professionals are skilled at working with home and business owners to help navigate a rebuild or remodel, our team is here to help from disaster restoration to the final walk through after reconstruction.

5 COMMON PROPERTY DAMAGE AREAS

• Bathrooms suffer common water damage mainly because they are exposed to several water and plumbing sources including sinks and bathtubs/showers in a localized area.
• Kitchens can suffer damage from both water and fire hazards and can see major damage to floors, appliances, cabinets, and counter tops.
• Basements are prone to water and mold damage from poor drainage and ventilation, both finished and unfinished basements can see major damage from storm and environmental leakage and flooding.
• Exterior Elements such as a roof, doors, windows, and siding are all common locations to see property damage from weather, water, fire and mold. Whether damage is small or extensive, taking care of these problems immediately can minimize continued damage to your home.
• Floors commonly suffer water damage and can significantly affect your home’s overall safety and structure, leading to costly repairs.

These common areas are ideal places to look for upgrades or remodel options when your property suffers from storm, water, fire, or mold damage. The SERVPRO of Central Manhattan construction team can help you reimagine your space and restore and rebuild your Manhattan property to a comfortable, safe, and welcoming home or business, again. 

• Open-Concept Living: Consider knocking down a wall, creating distinct groupings for the space, and make sure to leave plenty of negative space to help separate the areas and provide space for walking around and entertaining.
• Upgrading Windows, Lighting and Fixtures: Adding a new window, skylight or new light fixtures can brighten up your space and create more flow for enhanced natural light.
• Aesthetics: Color can unify and update a dated space, research color trends, and find a style that fits your property. Adding wall art, throw pillows, and other accessories can make the space more welcoming.
• Upgrading your kitchen or bathroom: Updated cabinets, replacing a tub or shower, and new fixtures will make a huge difference, also updating your flooring, backsplash or adding an island for additional counter space are a few options.

Our team at SERVPRO of Central Manhattan is here to help, we are trusted leaders in the restoration industry, we have the expertise and manpower to address the damage and make repairs. We take pride in every detail of restoring your local Manhattan area property and getting your life back to normal as quickly as possible.

SERVPRO provides start to finish professional property disaster cleanup, restoration, rebuild and post-construction cleaning services to Manhattan

3/9/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO will guide you step-by-step through the cleanup, restoration and reconstruction process and make your experience fast and effective.

When your Manhattan home or commercial building faces damages from a property disaster, working with a full-service disaster restoration and cleanup company can give you the advantage you need to save money and time during the property recovery process. Our SERVPRO location offers a unique opportunity to work with a local trusted restoration and recovery team, that includes IICRC certified property damage technicians and licensed contractors with disaster restoration rebuilding experience. Giving you a complete property disaster restoration and rebuild option for cleanup and repairs. SERVPRO of Central Manhattan professional restoration and construction managers and crews work together to give your water damage, fire damage or mold remediation project a seamless time saving and often cost-effective transition, making your property truly, “Like it never even happened.”

Property Repair and Reconstruction Services

Once the emergency mitigation services have been performed, our Restoration Project Manager will coordinate with our construction team, your insurance company and adjuster to plan the next steps. Our full-service disaster restoration services provide all the necessary steps in the cleanup, mitigation, restoration and rebuild process from start to finish. Our crews and managers work closely with you and your insurance provider to restore your property to preloss condition. Our mission is to leave you with the home and/or business you recognized before any damages occurred, as well as minimize any stress or strain associated with handling a restoration and construction project on your own. We have rebuilt and reconstructed countless walls, floors, kitchens, bathrooms, structures and more.  While some floods and fires are small and require minor remediation techniques, others are large and require complete reconstruction of walls, support beams, floors and sub-floors. Our experience goes beyond removal of wet, damaged and/or mold saturated carpet, rugs, and drywall.  Not only can we remove such items, we can also replace them.  We provide all necessary reconstruction services and work seamlessly with highly vetted vendors for plumbing, roofing and electrical.

As construction begins a SERVPRO Construction Project Manager will work closely with you and your insurance adjuster to guarantee the highest level of satisfaction and most time-efficient execution of any and all construction requirements and needs. Our goal is to restore and repair your home or business back to its original condition, but also allow for any changes or upgrades to the property at your request (these upgrades may NOT be covered by insurance). This will afford you the opportunity to make any alterations to your property during the reconstruction phase. This will save you time and money on any of those home or business improvements you may have been planning but putting off!  

Our construction professionals can make suggestions to match replacement materials with your current home decor, our managers can assist with upgrading or renovating parts of your home for a completely new look. We work closely with local licensing agencies to guarantee that your home reconstruction project and any upgrades are compliant with local and state regulations. Our goal is to finish your restoration and reconstruction project promptly, efficiently and professionally so that you are satisfied and can return to your routine and property as soon as possible.

Types of Construction Services available by SERVPRO of Central Manhattan

From simple repairs and remodeling, to total reconstruction or improvement projects, our construction and remediation crews have the resources and knowledge to offer these services:
    •    Site Containment / Temporary Shoring
    •    Selective Demolition
    •    Full-Scale Carpentry
    •    Complete Exterior Reconstruction
    •    Interior Build-Out and Finishes
    •    Complex Installation and Interior Finishes
    •    Historic Reconstruction and Restoration

Still have questions about Restorations and Repairs?

Let us answer your questions about ANY of our property disaster recovery phases, our professionally trained SERVPRO staff is available 24-hours a day to provide answers to your concerns, or setup an inspection to get your property back on the road to restoration and recovery. Give us a call!

Why Choosing a Professional Disaster Restoration Company, like SERVPRO is Important?

3/9/2022 (Permalink)

Our expert team has the experience, certifications, and equipment to complete any size restoration and repair project quickly and affordably.

Contacting SERVPRO Restoration Professionals near you is important to avoid costly secondary damages, and trust that your commercial or residential property will be restored quickly and correctly.

When a property disaster strikes your Manhattan home or business it can be difficult to know what the next step is… there are so many options for what you “should” do next. It makes sense to call local New York City restoration professionals, our SERVPRO of Central Manhattan staff has the experience, training, and equipment to handle your cleanup, repairs and restoration needs from start to finish.  Our crews and managers have been helping local home and business owners with property damage emergency services for nearly 30 years. Our staff is well trained in dealing with the aftermath of both commercial and residential property damages following fire and smoke damage, flood and water damage, sewage and biohazard cleanup and mold remediation. Working with trusted SERVPRO restoration professionals following a fire, water, flood, sewage or mold property damage event will give you peace of mind, and a friendly, highly qualified restoration specialist by your side.

Emergency Response Property Disaster Restoration Services

SERVPRO of Central Manhattan is committed to making the cleanup, restoration and rebuild process for our customers organized, efficient and successful, after a frustrating and confusing property disaster event. Whether your home or building sustained damages from a storm, flood, fire, or water disaster, you’ll have trusted and compassionate professionals by your side. We will work with you to survey the extent of the property damage, develop a plan for cleanup, restoration, and reconstruction.

Disaster restoration and repair for your commercial or residential property is best left to professionals. Our SERVPRO professionals are skills with the complexities of removing water and the water extraction, drying, dehumidifying, disinfecting and removal equipment required to complete the job properly. Our expert team has the experience, certifications, and equipment to complete any size restoration and repair project quickly, correctly, and affordably.

Big and Small Steps you can take now to prepare for a property disaster

Preparing in advance to handle a Manhattan property disaster can seem a little ominous, but after helping countless local home and business owners during property damage recoveries in our community we know it can make a huge difference during and following a property emergency. Here are some key steps to take in advance that can be important to the recovery process and the overall restoration of your property.

• Know the hazards that are present in your area.
• Review your insurance policies and confirm you have adequate cover against each type of disaster you are vulnerable to. Also check your sum insured to avoid being underinsured.
• Take a household inventory and store copies in a safe location or online. Cataloging your belongings with a home inventory might sound tedious, but how easy would it be for you to recall all the contents of your home if you lost everything? Taking a home inventory can help you determine if you have enough insurance and can save you time and headaches when filing a claim following a disaster
• Prepare a disaster plan. Your plan should start with having somewhere safe to go. Think of someone who could house you and your family and talk to them about what might happen in the event of a disaster. Then talk to everyone who lives in your home about what to do if there’s an emergency and you are unable to return
• Have an evacuation plan. In some cases when you need to evacuate, there may not be a lot of time. Plan how to evacuate your home quickly and make sure everyone knows the evacuation plan. Make sure everyone has a list of emergency contact numbers they can phone
• Make sure to regularly check safety devices in your home, such as smoke alarms and fire extinguishers

An initial inspection is critical for SERVPRO professionals to effectively resolve unique water damage concerns in each property disaster restoration

3/4/2022 (Permalink)

Water damage is one of the most common and most serious emergencies your property can ever experience. Whether you’re facing a storm, flood, weakened roof, HVAC leak, busted pipes, overflowing appliances or sewage backup, a water problem is distressing and threatening to your property’s safety and value. Finding the cause of water damage and addressing the issue is half the battle, the other half is mitigating the damages. The extent of water damage can be misleading when looking at the outside surface but often water seeps into the deeper materials of your home. Due to the unique nature of water, the damage cost can range from high to low. Here’s a look into factors that will affect the price of water damage mitigation.

What to Expect During Property Restoration Services

When you call, we will ask several questions regarding your property damage emergency. These questions will help us determine what equipment and resources to bring, including how many trained SERVPRO Professionals may be needed.

Emergency Contact: After a property disaster or emergency at your Manhattan home or business, your call to us will connect you to one of our trained SERVPRO restoration professionals to take some basic information to provide to our project managers and technicians.

Our SERVPRO Representative will ask several questions:

• Your name, address and contact information
• Your insurance information (if applicable)
• When did the flooding or water damage occur?
• What caused the water damage (if known)?

Inspection and Damage Assessment including Estimate: One of our trained professionals will come and assess your property damage. What type of water loss was it? How much of the property is affected? These answers are critical to addressing the unique solution for your restoration needs.

These key factors can determine the amount of mitigation, restoration and rebuild needed to recover your property following a disaster:

• The type of water affecting the property. Clean water from a burst plumbing pipe poses less risk than “black water” from the sewer or debris-laden floodwaters. The type of water that has damaged your property makes a big difference in what it will take to appropriately treat the damage.
   
• The types of materials involved. Porous materials will swell, warp, and disintegrate when it’s wet. The makeup of damaged structures and property strongly affect the approach and costs for cleanup and restoration.
   
• How deeply the structure is affected. In the example above, the stone tile of a floor may not be damaged, but water may still have damaged the subfloor. Water can cause many “hidden” losses, and a professional will carefully identify and evaluate the potential for deeper, unseen damages.
   
• How long the property has been wet. Mitigation efforts are most effective when they happen immediately after the damage happens. If a property has been standing in water for a long time or wasn’t appropriately treated when the water was removed, the damage may have worsened significantly. The growth of mold, mildew, and bacteria also becomes an increasingly major concern the longer a property stays wet.

Property Emergencies happen every day and acting fast after property damage could mean the difference between restoring your home quickly to preloss condition or needing extensive and expensive reconstruction. Our SERVPRO team never stops being READY to handle your fire, water or mold property disaster, we have the best staff, with the best resources standing ready to answer your call quickly and restore your home or business, “Like it never even happened.”

SERVPRO is here to help minimize seasonal allergens with professional cleaning services

2/17/2022 (Permalink)

As spring allergy season approaches, our professional cleaning services including air duct cleaning, can reduce allergens in your property.

Benefits of Air Duct & HVAC Cleaning
Like furnaces and air conditioners, air ducts require proper cleaning and maintenance to perform at their best. Keeping ducts free of dust and debris can also help reduce your energy bill and improve air quality in your home/business. More frequent duct cleaning is recommended if you have indoor pets or are sensitive to indoor air quality issues. You should also have your ducts cleaned if you have recently renovated your home or business, as this will increase the amount of dust in your forced air system. It’s also recommended to have your HVAC system and air ducts cleaned and services following a property damage event.

Having your ducts cleaned can save you money in the long run, and create a better environment for your family, friends, employees, and your customers. Restore energy efficiency over time and reduce the possibility of microbial growth with ventilation cleaning services from SERVPRO of Central Manhattan.

Contaminants That Are Distributed Through Your Ducts

When considering a duct cleaning service, it is important to realize that your HVAC system is responsible for air circulation in your home. Some of the things that can cause irritation are:

• Pollen – Pollen is the number one cause of airborne allergies, and your air duct system distributes it throughout your home if left uncleaned. Pollen is brought into your home on your clothes or through open doors and windows. Any pollen that makes it through your vent filters will simply be re-distributed by your HVAC, causing major problems for allergy sufferers.
• Dust Mites– Keeping your home dust-free is impossible if your HVAC is constantly spewing dust that has built up in your ducts. Dust mites are one of the most impactful irritants for allergy sufferers.
• Mold and Mildew– If moisture happens to enter your duct system, it can lead to mold and mildew development. If your ducts are moldy, it can spread spores throughout your property.
• Pet Dander– While we all love our pets, we don’t love the dander that spreads from their skin. Cleaning the dust with a duct cleaning service will help to prevent the redistribution of these contaminants by your HVAC.

DIY CLEANING TIPS to Help You Control Indoor Allergens and Improve Indoor Air Quality
The best way to improve your air quality is to get rid of the sources of allergens and irritants from your home or business. Take measures to avoid and reduce your contact with allergens. Also increase the flow of outdoor air into your home and reduce humidity as much as possible.

When you have environmental allergies, it can be hard to bring yourself to open a window, much less stir up dust, dirt, debris, or pollen while cleaning your home or business.

Here are cleaning tips you may want to add to your regular routine to reduce indoor allergens

• Reducing dust-collecting clutter
• Regularly vacuuming carpeted floors with a double-bag or HEPA filter vacuum
• Dusting blinds and window treatments bi-weekly
• Regularly washing blankets and throw rugs
• Washing all bed linens in hot water every week
• Keeping counters and other hard surfaces clean and dry
• Getting all water damage restored quickly

However, duct cleaning is not always necessary. Our technicians will make recommendations about the best way to address any indoor air quality concerns. This can save you money and provide peace of mind on the health of your commercial or residential HVAC system.

Visual clues, like signs of mold and excessive dust around the air vents, can point to a need for cleaning. Otherwise, these additional concerns can indicate that your property could benefit from a professional cleaning.

• Has your property had a routine cleaning in the last 6-10 years, or sooner if you suffer from allergies or own pets.
• Is your property collecting dust even after you have done a regular cleaning?
• Do you notice allergy symptoms or asthma flareups when you turn on your heating/cooling system?

If indoor allergens are causing your seasonal allergies to flare up, a professional duct cleaning can remove irritants and improve overall air quality. A professional cleaning has many benefits to your property including reducing humidity and odors, our professionals are trained technicians, with state-of-the-art equipment and unique knowledge and experience. They will pay careful attention to the details that matter most when cleaning and restoring your property to a healthy work or living environment.

SERVPRO of Central Manhattan offers comprehensive reconstruction services for both residential and commercial properties

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Our Fire Damage Restoration Services

When you experience fire or smoke damage to your local Manhattan home or business you might not be sure what steps to take next. Once the fire department has left and you have called SERVPRO of Central Manhattan, wait for the professionals to arrive, our fire damage remediation specialists will guide you through the fire damage restoration process.

1. Initial Inspection- One of our trained managers will come inspect your property for damages and see how intensely the fire/smoke affected your home and determine with you and/or your adjuster what steps need to be taken next.
2. Structure/Content Clean- Depending on what has been determined in step one, SERVPRO will start the process of cleaning and restoring your home and/or contents, including cleaning walls and ceilings, personal belongings, ducts, etc.

Phases of a complete SERVPRO fire damage property restoration & rebuild

Assessment: After a disaster occurs, calling in experienced disaster restoration professional to mitigate damages and give advice on your next steps is key to a successful recovery.

Cleanup: After a disaster occurs, licensed technicians focus on restoring your residence to a clean and safe condition.

Restoration: This process can include installing new tile, cleaning your HVAC system, repainting walls, and repairing nearby carpet that may have been affected by the fire.

Rebuilding: If the structural damage in your home from the fire requires more work to restore, SERVPRO contractors can repair subflooring, install new wall joists, hang the drywall and much, much more.

Residential or Commercial Fires often causes significant structural damage and often require repairing and rebuilding your property. SERVPRO of Central Manhattan offers comprehensive reconstruction services for both residential and commercial properties our professionals are uniquely qualified and prepared to meet your reconstruction needs. Our construction team works quickly and effectively, working with you to survey the extent of the damage, develop a plan for reconstruction, and assess whether your property is safe to occupy. Our Manhattan SERVPRO crews are ready to undertake reconstruction projects of any size, structural repairs and rebuilding may only involve a portion of your property, or in some cases a complete rebuild may be necessary.

Contact us today if your property has been damaged and needs repairs or reconstruction services.

Since each smoke and fire damage situation is a little different, each one requires a unique solution tailored for the specific conditions. We have the equipment, expertise, and experience to restore your fire and smoke damage. We will also treat your family with empathy and respect and your property with care.

Our team is available 24/7 to offer our comprehensive solutions including emergency mitigation, restoration, and reconstruction for customers affected by fires. You can depend on our SERVPRO of Central Manhattan IICRC-certified technicians to arrive quickly to protect your property as much as possible. 

SERVPRO’s professional restoration service advantages during unique property damage disasters

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Your best defense against long lasting commercial fire, smoke and water property damage is a quick and rigorous response by our trained technicians. Each SERVPRO team member has been thoroughly trained in fire restoration, water restoration, carpet & upholstery cleaning, and mold mitigation before stepping foot onto your home or business. Our restoration technicians utilize state-of-the-art equipment and technology to restore and repair your entire structure and belongings as efficiently as possible.

Time is critical and SERVPRO Tools and Training Accelerate the Restoration Process.

Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)-accredited technicians at SERVPRO are not only trained to adhere to restoration industry guidelines. They also receive extensive training and education in using both sophisticated technologies and tried-and-true techniques for home disaster mitigation. These tools include the following:

• Sophisticated moisture measurement technologies, such as calibrated sensors and meters, and thermal imaging, help establish structural drying goals and determine water damage locations behind walls, above ceilings, and under floors.
• Industrial-grade air movement equipment, including centrifugal air movers and ventilation box fans
• OSHA approved cleaning solutions that aid in the remediation of microbes and unpleasant odors from water damage.
• Odor control modalities that address a variety of sources, including pet odors, water damage, and mold.
• Moisture extraction tools, like extraction wands and truck-mounted units, make the structural drying process hundreds of times more efficient.

Property Emergencies happen everyday, and acting fast after property damage could mean the difference between restoring your home quickly to preloss condition or needing extensive and expensive reconstruction. Our SERVPRO team never stops being READY to handle your fire, water or mold property disaster, we have the best staff, with the best resources standing ready to answer your call quickly and restore your home or business, “Like it never even happened.”

SERVPRO IS ALWAYS HERE TO HELP WITH MOLD PROPERTY DAMAGE REMEDIATION

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Controlling moisture is the key to controlling mold. Generally, this is done in one of two ways. First, effectively dry and fix any leaks, spills, or other unintended instances of moisture. Second, utilize proper ventilation and air circulation in known moisture-prone areas. Being proactive in preventing costly damage or mold growth is the best way to feel confident that your home can handle the freezing elements and winter storms.

• Keep indoor humidity below 45%: According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the best way to control indoor mold growth is to carefully monitor and maintain your home's moisture level. If the humidity in your home rises, look for the sources of added moisture and address the problem as soon as possible. Place a dehumidifier in these rooms to lower the moisture level until a permanent solution is found.
• Increase Air Circulation: Ceiling fans, bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans, and attic fans are ideal for improving air circulation in many of the troublesome areas for added humidity, warmth and condensation; bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans can really help to remove moisture and promote air exchange while cooking and showering. It’s equally important to vent the attic space to prevent moisture and mold accumulation, and if you keep your dryer in the basement make sure it is properly vented to avoid moisture and mold concerns. On nice days when the air temperature isn’t too cold, consider opening a window or two for ventilation and fresh air exchange.
• Reduce Condensation Upgrade Your Windows and Insulation: Many homes and businesses don’t have proper insulation inside exterior walls or between the attic and living space, condensation can form on the inside of a cold, poorly insulated walls and windows, when in contact with warm, moist indoor air, creating an optimal area for mold growth. Insulating your plumbing can reduce sweat and keep them sage from water damage during the cold.
• Check for Potential Leaks and Repairs: Winter mold grows rapidly when there are leaks or water damage from winter weather disasters, such as burst plumbing pipes, or roof leaks following a freezing event. Water damage can be very dangerous to commercial or residential property, it can lead to the development of mold after as little as 24 hours and cause serious health effects and compromise the structural integrity of drywall, ceilings, floors, carpeting and other contents. The best way to minimize damage from a water emergency is to contact SERVPRO we have teams of professionals ready to restore and repair your home or business quickly and effectively.

SERVPRO IS ALWAYS HERE TO HELP WITH MOLD PROPERTY DAMAGE REMEDIATION

Mold can be a major problem for residential and commercial property owners, using the prevention tips outlined above can help keep your property mold-free. If you do discover mold in your home or business, the best thing to do is call our professional mold remediation team at SERVPRO of Central Manhattan.

SERVPRO professional air duct cleaning service offers surprising benefits to your Manhattan commercial property

2/24/2021 (Permalink)

Business owners and managers are busy, countless daily tasks and emergency situations make paying attention to routine maintenance difficult at times. Turning your attention annually to your commercial HVAC system and air duct system including performing scheduled inspections, maintenance and cleaning services is crucial to keeping your operations running efficiently.

There are many benefits to having our SERVPRO of Central Manhattan commercial cleaning professionals perform an air duct, vent and register cleaning at your New York City facility.

Commercial Air Duct Cleaning Benefits:

• Reduce energy costs for your business
• Reduce the potential for mold growth
• Improve indoor air quality
• Increase air circulation and flow
• Increase your commercial system performance
• Extend HVAC equipment life

Whether your focus is eliminating contaminants, dust, debris, and other harmful pollutants to improve your buildings indoor air quality, or you want to extend the life and efficiency of your HVAC and air duct system; SERVPRO professional commercial HVAC/air duct cleaning services could benefit your business. According to the US Department of Energy, 25 to 40 percent of the energy used for heating or cooling is wasted due to air pollutants and other dirt and debris clogging up residential/commercial air ducts.

Things that decrease air flow in your commercial air duct system:

• Obstructed condenser unit
• Blocked vents and registers
• Clogged filters
• Blocked or leaky ducts

Our SERVPRO technicians have advanced training to help resolve potential air flow concerns and accurately clean and remove the buildup of dust/debris, contaminants, mold spores, and particulates circulating throughout your commercial air duct system. Our crews use a variety of specialized equipment to overcome years of buildup and pollutants within your air duct system, including high-powered HEPA vacuums, negative air machines and whisking brushes to help remove debris and mold spores from internal surfaces. Our goal is to provide a thorough commercial air duct cleaning and remove built-up sediment and pollutants from your system, improving efficiency and indoor air quality.

Why is Cleaning Your Commercial Air Ducts Important?

The air ducts in your Manhattan commercial building serve an important function, bringing heating and cooling throughout your facility as well as circulating the air through a filter, which cleans out some of the dust particles before reaching the rooms in which air is breathed by you and your employees.

Air Duct Cleaning Improves the Quality of Indoor Air

By routinely having your air ducts cleaned you can significantly decrease the number of airborne molecules in your office, all while avoiding weighty fees for other air purifying solutions. Air ducts, like everything else in our office, collect dirt and debris. While filters may catch a lot of streaming debris, there is still a considerable amount of dust that settles within the ducts.

Air Duct Cleaning Conserves Energy

Air duct cleaning provides a beginning in optimizing your duct function, a properly and thoroughly cleaned HVAC system, can reduce the costs associated with running your HVAC system and increase the useful life of your air conditioner and furnace. Performing routine commercial air duct cleanings removes obstructions and improves airflow, helping your systems to work better, faster, and more efficiently, all while using less energy!

SERVPRO of Central Manhattan specializes in cleaning local commercial and industrial air ducts; contact our staff to schedule an inspection and estimate for your commercial cleaning solution. Our crews have experience, training and advanced equipment to restore your HVAC system to optimal performance. Our SERVPRO commercial cleaning specialists are familiar with all types of commercial and industrial HVAC/air duct systems, give us a call so we can get to work, and you can start experiencing the benefits a commercial air duct cleaning service can bring to your business!

SERVPRO provides scalable disinfection services for Manhattan commercial properties and businesses

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The CDC encourages regular cleaning of high-touch surfaces, it is an excellent time to schedule a commercial cleaning and disinfection service.

Show staff and customers you chose the highest level of clean with SERVPRO pathogen disinfecting services. SERVPRO is providing comprehensive and flexible disinfecting solutions to promote confidence in local businesses and commercial facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our new Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned program is a flexible routine viral pathogen disinfecting service, designed just for commercial property needs during this national COVID-19 crisis. Our professional disinfecting and deep-cleaning services is at it’s core about a commitment to a clean and disinfected space for the health and hygiene of your staff and customers. Our SERVPRO cleanup and restoration specialists are ready to help with your COVID-19 action plan with professional commercial disinfecting services for a variety of concerns, including flexible routine disinfecting, a tailored emergency response for potential infections and our legacy services in all types of property disasters.

SERVPRO is a trusted source and leader in property damage cleanup and restoration during a disaster. Our expert training and experience with pathogen and biohazard cleanup and disinfecting gives our team an advantage during this new crisis our nation is facing. The Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned initiative offers confidence to your staff and patrons that you have chosen a “higher level” of clean. SERVPRO is ready to partner with your business to provide the support needed to fight back against COVID-19 together.

SERVPRO professionals have specialized equipment and training to provide the highest level of commercial cleaning and sanitizing to maintain your commercial facility.

As businesses accelerate their cleaning and sanitizing procedures, it’s an excellent time to take advantage of the commercial cleaning and bioremediation services a SERVPRO near you can provide. When your commercial or residential property needs a deep cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing, calling SERVPRO of Central Manhattan to provide a fast and professional response is the only solution. The CDC encourages regular cleaning of high-touch surfaces such as counters, tabletops, doorknobs, light switches, bathroom fixtures, toilets, phones, keyboards, tablets, tables at a minimum.

Our crews are up to the recent challenges impacting our community using specialized training and equipment, our cleanup procedures generally include cleaning of porous and non-porous surfaces, disinfecting of non-porous surfaces, cleaning and disinfecting of equipment, tools, and/or supplies used for our cleanup process, and disposal of waste. Carpets and fabric and upholstery can be sanitized using our hospital-grade disinfectant.

Timely Response with Minimal Disruption

The demand for disinfecting services continues to increase, as our areas infection rates climb, SERVPRO is here to help your establishment focus on the health and safety of people first. Our professional cleaning team is in a unique position to provide the highest level of clean and confidence with advanced training and superior technology together with established protocols developed by a team of experts.

Our crews can schedule work around your business hours to reduce the impact to your daily operations. Trust the SERVPRO team to be aware of and capable of meeting the sanitation standards required during this challenging atmosphere. We are trained in the appropriate use of EPA-registered disinfectants and committed to a close working relationship with your facility housekeeping staff. Our staff is capable of cleaning and sanitizing bathrooms, kitchens and other common areas with the discretion and effectiveness your commercial facility requires.

SERVPRO provides start to finish professional property disaster cleanup, restoration, rebuild and post-construction cleaning services to Manhattan

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SERVPRO of Central Manhattan’s team of qualified professionals who are ready to provide you with the expert restoration services you deserve

SERVPRO PROFESSIONALS WORK HARD TO RECOVER YOUR WHOLE MANHATTAN PROPERTY DURING ANY DISASTER

When your Manhattan home or commercial building faces damages from a property disaster, working with a full-service disaster restoration and cleanup company can give you the advantage you need to save money and time during the property recovery process. Our SERVPRO location offers a unique opportunity to work with a local trusted restoration and recovery team, that includes IICRC certified property damage technicians and licensed contractors with disaster restoration rebuilding experience. Giving you a complete property disaster restoration and rebuild option for cleanup and repairs. SERVPRO of Central Manhattan professional restoration and construction managers and crews work together to give your water damage, fire damage or mold remediation project a seamless time-saving and often cost effective transition, making your property truly, “Like it never even happened.”

Emergency Service And Support

Protective & Temporary Emergency Repairs are actions taken before, during and after a specific event to protect the health and safety of your building and it’s occupants preventing additional damage to your home or business. Property disasters including property damage from storms, fire, flood and water can leave your New York City property unsafe for family and friends, contacting a one-stop shop for all disaster restoration services is an important step to property recovery and a faster return to normal. Our experienced SERVPRO restoration specialists are trained to clean and restore your property with as little disruption as possible. Fire or water damage to your property is frustrating and needs to be dealt with by trained professionals to ensure further damage does not continue to impact your commercial property down the road. We understand the level of importance that surrounds maintaining a safe, healthy environment in your business or home. 

SERVPRO is a trusted leader in the property disaster recovery and restoration business, our on-call 24/7 emergency response teams are highly-trained and experienced with all types of property disasters losses including fire, smoke, water, sewage, flood and storm damage. Our restoration professionals near you have 30 years of experience providing high-quality commercial and residential property disaster restoration and reconstruction services to local Manhattan communities every day.

Our Superior Disaster Property Damage Restoration Process

Step1: Emergency Contact

Step 2: Inspection and Fire & Water Damage Assessment

Step 3: Immediate Board-Up and Roof Tarp Service (if needed)

Step 4: Water Removal and Drying

Step 5: Removal of Smoke and Soot from All Surfaces

Step 6: Cleaning and Repair

Step 7: Restoration & Rebuild

You need access to SERVPRO of Central Manhattan’s team of qualified professionals who are ready to provide you with the expert restoration services you deserve, a company that puts every effort into making damages on your property disappear, “Like it never even happened.”

SERVPRO provides scalable cleaning and sanitizing services for local Manhattan buildings and offices

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SERVPRO is here to help with local commercial cleaning and sanitizing services.

SERVPRO professionals have specialized equipment and training to provide the highest level of commercial cleaning and sanitizing to maintain your commercial facility.
As businesses accelerate their cleaning and sanitizing procedures, it’s an excellent time to take advantage of the commercial cleaning and bioremediation services a SERVPRO near you can provide. When your commercial or residential property needs a deep cleaning, disinfecting and sanitizing, calling SERVPRO of Central Manhattan to provide a fast and professional response is the only solution. The CDC encourages regular cleaning of high-touch surfaces such as counters, tabletops, doorknobs, light switches, bathroom fixtures, toilets, phones, keyboards, tablets, tables at a minimum.
Our crews are up to the recent challenges impacting Manhattan communities using specialized training and equipment, our cleanup procedures generally include cleaning of porous and non-porous surfaces, disinfecting of non-porous surfaces, cleaning and disinfecting of equipment, tools, and/or supplies used for our cleanup process, and disposal of waste. Carpets and fabric and upholstery can be sanitized using our hospital-grade disinfectant.
Timely Response with Minimal Disruption
Our crews can schedule work around your business hours to reduce the impact to your daily operations. Trust the SERVPRO team to be aware of and capable of meeting the sanitation standards required during this challenging atmosphere. We are trained in the appropriate use of EPA-registered disinfectants and committed to a close working relationship with your facility housekeeping staff. Our staff is capable of cleaning and sanitizing bathrooms, kitchens and other common areas with the discretion and effectiveness your commercial facility requires.

Mold Is A Growing Issue for Manhattan Home and Business Owners During Winter and Spring

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If you do discover mold in your Manhattan home or business, the best thing to do is call our professional mold remediation team.

Mold needs moisture, warmth and food to grow, so why is it becoming such a problem for property owners during cold winters? Proper insulation is important to save on energy costs and keep you warm and cozy during winter temperatures, but without proper airflow and ventilation you could be creating a WINTER MOLD DISASTER.
Proper air circulation is crucial to avoid water and mold damage to your Manhattan residential or commercial property, especially during winter. Airflow and ventilation regulate temperature, remove impurities, prevent mold and create a more healthy and safe breathing environment.
SERVPRO of Central Manhattan has your home and business mold disaster answers; our team can protect your property from additional water and mold damage. We offer remediation services throughout New York City including Central Manhattan. Our professionals are certified in mold remediation and removal; we are a trusted leader in the mold remediation industry and have been helping local home and business owners in this community for nearly 30 years. Our technicians are near you, and available to help access your property damage and provide quick and efficient mold remediation and removal services with highly qualified technicians and state-of-the-art tools and equipment. You can trust SERVPRO to work hard to restore your property, “Like it never even happened.”
While mold is generally thought to thrive during the warmer months, mold growth in the winter is now becoming a more common problem for home and business owners. Mold needs moisture, warmth and food to grow, during winter turning up the heat in your well-insulated and tightly sealed home or business may feel like the best way to shield yourself from the cold, but without proper ventilation that warm moist air can’t escape, especially in high-humidity areas such as the bathroom, kitchen, basement or attic it forms condensation on your windows, walls and other areas of your property that can cause water damage and mold.
Trouble Spots for Mold and Moisture
Most Manhattan homes and businesses have numerous trouble spots for mold and moisture, in residential properties the places that get most easily affected by mold are bathrooms, kitchens, basements, attics, garages, and laundry rooms. In commercial or municipal buildings; bathrooms and kitchens, cafeterias, gyms with showering or pool areas, HVAC systems, and any area that has high moisture content will be an ideal breeding ground for mold.
Several factors lead to increased concerns about mold during the winter months.
    •    For one thing, moisture conditions indoors can lead to the growth of mold and mildew; certain areas of the home may experience intensified levels of humidity because of a lack of ventilation.
    •    Bathrooms and kitchens are particularly susceptible to this problem; the accumulation of steam from showers, washing dishes and cooking in the kitchen all add moisture mixing with heated air.
    •    Moisture that travels through the air from your basement, bathrooms, or kitchen may condense when it meets a cold wall. Because of cold weather, windows aren't usually open, and condensation collects on indoor surfaces such as cold walls or windows and their frames, often creating ideal conditions for mold growth.
    •    Less than optimal insulation, mold can also grow during the winter on the inside walls, especially on the surfaces closest to the outside of your home or business.

SERVPRO IS ALWAYS HERE TO HELP WITH MOLD PROPERTY DAMAGE
Mold can be a major problem for residential and commercial property owners, using the prevention tips outlined above can help keep your property mold-free. If you do discover mold in your home or business, the best thing to do is call our professional mold remediation team at SERVPRO of Central Manhattan.
We use various containment procedures to prevent mold spore from spreading and we have specialized filtration equipment that allows our professionals to capture microscopic mold spores out of the air. The proper mold remediation solution for your home or business depends on the amount of mold growth and types of surfaces on which the fungus appears. Our mold remediation team at SERVPRO of Central Manhattan has the tools and equipment to inspect and assess the damage and determine the best methods to contain and remove the mold, clean and restore your contents and property and, help identify the cause of the water or moisture problem so that it doesn’t cause additional damage in the future.

The SERVPRO Advantage: Knowledge and Advanced Technology

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SERVPRO provides a quick, effective and complete restoration plan for the full cleanup, repair and rebuild of your property following any disaster.

How the SERVPRO Advantage makes a difference in your Manhattan property damage cleanup and restoration

Property Emergencies happen every day, acting fast after your Manhattan property damage from fire, smoke or water could mean the difference between restoring your home quickly to preloss condition or needing extensive and expensive reconstruction. We put the best people, in the best locations, and give them the best resources to give your property the BEST results.

The Brand You Know and Trust

You can recognize and trust the SERVPRO name... as a leader and innovator in the restoration industry, our team and equipment stand out above the rest.

Serving America Since 1967

Since 1967, SERVPRO Franchise Professionals have been assisting client's fire and water damage cleanup and restoration needs across the United States, locally owned and operated, SERVPRO of Central Manhattan has been helping New York City residents and business owners with property losses in this community for nearly 30 years, we are able to respond quicker with the right resources, which is an extremely important component to the service advantage that the SERVPRO near you can provide.

OUR Experience - Following a fire and smoke or water property damage to your home or business a courteous SERVPRO professional will lead the way. Our skilled technicians perform an inspection; checking for hazards and making a detailed list of professional services that can help restore your Manhattan home and contents. After explaining everything in detail, our technicians get to work restoring your home. You’ll see the SERVPRO advantage with a team on site, each performing different tasks designed to reach a specific goal. At the end of our restoration process, our technicians make sure you are satisfied with the work we have done, we have corrected any existing problems and remove our supplies and equipment making sure we have achieved the desired goal of restoring your home or business.

OUR Training - SERVPRO’s team of highly trained employees never stop preparing. Each team member has been thoroughly trained for fire restoration, water restoration, carpet & upholstery cleaning, and mold mitigation before stepping foot inside your home or business. Our skilled SERVPRO technicians have ongoing training extending far beyond their initial IICRC training, with continued education programs and e-learning seminars and courses our technicians cultivate skills to make them more efficient with mitigation, remediation and ALL other advanced restoration techniques. We pride ourselves on providing industry-leading equipment and training to our teams to make your property damage cleanup and restoration process quick and effective.

OUR Equipment - Our teams use high-quality products and advanced technology equipment to provide you with the most effective cleanup and restoration results. SERVPRO equipment makes a measurable difference in reducing the amount of damage sustained to your property and possessions following a fire, smoke or water loss. Our state-of-the-art equipment including, portable water extraction units, air scrubbers, high powered air movers, industrial-strength dehumidification equipment, and thermal imaging cameras all have crucial roles in the mitigation, cleanup and restoration process. Our technicians are specially trained to use these tools and equipment to diagnose what areas of your property sustained damage and give them a distinct advantage to determine the most effective and efficient way to cleanup and restore your property damage.

Are you looking for a reliable restoration company, SERVPRO of Central Manhattan can quickly and effectively reverse your property’s fire, smoke, water or mold damage, and restore your home or business, “Like it never even happened.” Give SERVPRO of Central Manhattan a call we can promptly send one of our professionals to access your Manhattan Neighborhood damage and get started on your repairs.

Mold is a GROWING ISSUE for many Manhattan home and business owners/renters DURING WINTER.

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Mold needs moisture, warmth and food to grow, so why is it becoming such a problem for property owners during cold winters.

Mold needs moisture, warmth and food to grow, so why is it becoming such a problem for property owners during cold winters. Proper insulation is important to save on energy costs and keep you warm and cozy during winter temperatures, but without proper airflow and ventilation you could be creating a WINTER MOLD DISASTER.

Proper air circulation is crucial to avoid water and mold damage to your Manhattan residential or commercial property, especially during winter. Airflow and ventilation regulate temperature, removes impurities, prevents mold and creates a more healthy and safe breathing environment.

SERVPRO of Central Manhattan has your home and business mold disaster answers; our team can protect your property from additional water and mold damage we offer services throughout New York City. Our professionals are certified in mold remediation and removal, we are a trusted leader in the mold remediation industry and have been helping local home and business owners in this community for nearly 30 years. Our technicians are near you, and available to help access your property damage and provide quick and efficient mold remediation and removal services with highly qualified technicians and state-of-the-art tools and equipment. You can trust SERVPRO to work hard to restore your property, “Like it never even happened.”

While mold is generally thought to thrive during the warmer months, mold growth in the winter is now becoming a more common problem for home and business owners. Mold needs moisture, warmth and food to grow, during winter turning up the heat in your well-insulated and tightly sealed home or business may feel like the best way to shield yourself from the cold, but without proper ventilation that warm moist air can’t escape, especially in high-humidity areas such as the bathroom, kitchen, basement or attic it forms condensation on your windows, walls and other areas of your property that can cause water damage and mold.

Most Manhattan homes and businesses have numerous trouble spots for mold and moisture, in residential properties the places that get most easily affected by mold are bathrooms, kitchens, basements, attics, garages, and laundry rooms. In commercial or municipal buildings; bathrooms and kitchens, cafeterias, gyms with showering or pool areas, HVAC systems, and any area that has high moisture content will be an ideal breeding ground for mold.

Several factors lead to increased concerns about mold during the winter months.

For one thing, moisture conditions indoors can lead to the growth of mold and mildew; certain areas of the home may experience intensified levels of humidity because of a lack of ventilation. Bathrooms and kitchens are particularly susceptible to this problem; the accumulation of steam from showers, washing dishes and cooking in the kitchen all add moisture mixing with heated air. Moisture that travels through the air from your basement, bathrooms, or kitchen may condense when it meets a cold wall. Because of cold weather, windows aren't usually open, and condensation collects on indoor surfaces such as cold walls or windows and their frames, often creating ideal conditions for mold growth. With less than optimal insulation, mold can also growing during the winter on the inside walls, especially on the surfaces closest to the outside of your home or business.

Mold Prevention Tips: During Winter

Controlling moisture is the key to controlling mold. Generally, this is done in one of two ways. First, effectively dry and fix any leaks, spills, or other unintended instances of moisture. Second, utilize proper ventilation and air circulation in known moisture-prone areas. Being proactive in preventing costly damage or mold growth is the best way to feel confident that your home can handle the freezing elements and winter storms.

• Keep indoor humidity below 45%: According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the best way to control indoor mold growth is to carefully monitor and maintain your home's moisture level. If the humidity in your home rises, look for the sources of added moisture and address the problem as soon as possible. Place a dehumidifier in these rooms to lower the moisture level until a permanent solution is found.
• Increase Air Circulation: Ceiling fans, bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans, and attic fans are ideal for improving air circulation in many of the troublesome areas for added humidity, warmth and condensation; bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans can really help to remove moisture and promote air exchange while cooking and showering. It’s equally important to vent the attic space to prevent moisture and mold accumulation, and if you keep your dryer in the basement make sure it is properly vented to avoid moisture and mold concerns. On nice days when the air temperature isn’t too cold, consider opening a window or two for ventilation and fresh air exchange.
• Reduce Condensation Upgrade Your Windows and Insulation: Many homes and businesses don’t have proper insulation inside exterior walls or between the attic and living space, condensation can form on the inside of a cold, poorly insulated walls and windows, when in contact with warm, moist indoor air, creating an optimal area for mold growth. Insulating your plumbing can reduce sweat and keep them sage from water damage during the cold.
• Check for Potential Leaks and Repairs: Winter mold grows rapidly when there are leaks or water damage from winter weather disasters, such as burst plumbing pipes, or roof leaks following a freezing event. Water damage can be very dangerous to commercial or residential property, it can lead to the development of mold after as little as 24 hours and cause serious health effects and compromise the structural integrity of drywall, ceilings, floors, carpeting and other contents. The best way to minimize damage from a water emergency is to contact SERVPRO we have teams of professionals ready to restore and repair your home or business quickly and effectively.

More information about moisture control from energy.gov

SERVPRO IS ALWAYS HERE TO HELP WITH MOLD PROPERTY DAMAGE

Mold can be a major problem for residential and commercial property owners, using the prevention tips outlined above can help keep your property mold-free. If you do discover mold in your home or business, the best thing to do is call our professional mold remediation team at SERVPRO of Central Manhattan.

We use various containment procedures to prevent mold spore from spreading and we have specialized filtration equipment that allows our professionals to capture microscopic mold spores out of the air. The proper mold remediation solution for your home or business depends on the amount of mold growth and types of surfaces on which the fungus appears.

Our mold remediation team at SERVPRO of Central Manhattan has the tools and equipment to inspect and assess the damage and determine the best methods to contain and remove the mold, clean and restore your possessions and property additionally we can help identify the cause of the water or moisture problem so that it doesn’t cause additional damage in the future.

Types of Water Damages and How SERVPRO Restoration Professionals Can Help

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OUR SERVPRO teams have advanced training and expertise and a tremendous amount of hands-on experience with water damage cleanup and restoration.

Types of Water Damages and How SERVPRO Restoration Professionals Can Help

SERVPRO of Central Manhattan has helped countless local Manhattan business owners with emergency commercial water removal services following invasive, problematic water damage issues that have threatened to halt normal business operations. SERVPRO is a trusted leader in emergency property restoration and cleanup situations of any type or magnitude. Our water mitigation and restoration professionals care about your employees' health and business operations, they work efficiently and quickly to restore your property, “Like it never even happened.” We know how important your time is, our goal is to help you stay open, operational, and in business.

RECOGNIZED AND TRUSTED WATER DAMAGE EXPERTS

If you find that your office, warehouse, restaurant or other commercial property in Manhattan has experienced water or sewage damage, from broken plumbing, flooding, roof leaks or other types of water damage the most effective solution is to hire a restoration company like SERVPRO to begin the cleanup, repair, and restoration process. When your Manhattan home or business suffers a water damage, understanding what type of water you are dealing with is critical to ensuring proper cleanup. We offer 24-hour services, excellent customer service, and expedient remediation work that return your home to a safe, sanitary condition.

THERE ARE 3 BASIC CATEGORIES OF WATER

Category 1:
Clean water originates from a sanitary source such as a broken pipe, or other water source; rainwater is also considered clean and poses no substantial risk from dermal, ingestion, or inhalation exposure. However, it may not always remain clean after it meets other surfaces or materials.

Category 2:
Gray water is used to classify slightly contaminated water and has the potential to cause discomfort or sickness if contacted or consumed by humans. It may contain potentially unsafe levels of microorganisms or nutrients for microorganisms, as well as other organic or inorganic matter (chemical or biological).

Category 3:
Black water is highly contaminated and filled with pathogenic, toxigenic or other harmful agents. Such water sources may carry silt, organic matter, pesticides, heavy metals, regulated materials, or toxic organic substances. Black water is typically caused by sewage damage, flooding or any type of natural disaster; Black water should always be handled by trained professionals.

THE 4 PRIMARY CLASSIFICATIONS OF WATER DAMAGE

• Class 1 is the least amount of water, absorption and evaporation. It affects only part of a room or area, or larger areas containing materials that have absorbed minimal moisture. Little or no wet carpet and/or cushion is present.
• Class 2 involves a large amount of water, absorption and evaporation. It affects at least an entire room of carpet and cushion (pad). Water has wicked up walls less than 24 inches. There is moisture remaining in structural materials and substructure soil.
• Class 3 involves the greatest amount of water, absorption and evaporation. Water may have come from overhead.  Ceilings, walls, insulation, carpet, cushions and subfloor in virtually all the entire area is saturated.
• Class 4 relates to specialty drying situations. Wet materials with very low permeance/porosity (eg. hardwood, plaster, brick, concrete, light-weight concrete and stone). Typically, there are deep pockets of saturation, which require very low specific humidity. These types of losses may require longer drying times and special methods.

We have the knowledge, experience and proper equipment to locate any hidden moisture lurking out of sight and clean up water damage of any size and get it done right the first time.

Moisture sensors, which are used to detect moisture in carpets, baseboards and walls. We have moisture meters that we use to test the actual moisture content of materials. The meters allow our technicians to accurately monitor the drying process. Our team also has thermohygrometers on hand to measure temperature and relative humidity, which ensures techs can calculate and create an environment that is most conducive to drying.

Locally Owned and Operated
When you have a commercial or residential water damage, don’t leave your property to chance.

Call SERVPRO of Central Manhattan (212) 246-4148

As a locally owned and operated business, Our SERVPRO of Central Manhattan teams are close by and ready to respond to your water and flood damage emergency. As leaders in the water damage industry, we have advanced training and expertise, not to mention a tremendous amount of hands-on experience.

Getting your commercial property back in order doesn’t have to be a total loss. If you are experiencing a flooded commercial property in the Manhattan area, make sure to consult a local SERVPRO professional clean-up and restoration crew as soon as possible to help ensure proper and thorough cleanup.

SERVPRO Is Always Open for Your Property Emergency

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Our SERVPRO team never stops being READY to handle your fire, water or mold property disaster.

Property Disasters don’t have regular hours and neither does our dedicated team of technicians and project managers.

SERVPRO of Central Manhattan provides emergency cleaning and restoration services to Manhattan, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week—including all holidays.
 
When property damage from fire, smoke, water strike, time is of the essence. Contacting a Disaster Restoration company within the first 24 hours after the initial damage can better prevent permanent destruction and reduce repair costs to homeowners. That’s why, SERVPRO of Central Manhattan provides 24-HOUR Emergency Support EVERYDAY! We always have a trained Disaster restoration professional here to help you with your fire or water property damage, call us (212) 246-4148.
 
We answer the phone ready to help with your property damage

As a leader in property damage restoration and repair services, we have helped countless families and businesses through very unpredictable and devastating residential and commercial property losses. We understand you may not know what to do in a disaster situation, SERVPRO of Central Manhattan can help by responding faster with professionals who can help you through the restoration process.

What to Expect

When you call, we will ask several questions regarding your property damage emergency. These questions will help us determine what equipment and resources to bring, including how many trained SERVPRO Professionals may be needed.

Emergency Contact: After you have a property disaster or emergency, your call will connect you to one of our trained professionals to take some basic information to provide to our project managers and technicians. 

Our SERVPRO Representative will ask several questions:

• Your name and contact information
• Your insurance information (if applicable)
• The street address of the water-damaged home or business
• When did the flooding or water damage occur?
• What caused the water damage (if known)?
• Is there electricity available (on-site)?

Inspection and Damage Assessment including Estimate: One of our trained professionals will come and assess your property damage. What type of fire is it? What type of water loss was it? These answers are critical to addressing the unique solution for your restoration needs.

Restoration, Cleanup and Repair: With your approval, our team of skilled technicians starts working on your restoration and cleanup. We can provide board-up, packing and itemizing your property, water, smoke or soot removal, drying and dehumidification, cleanup and repair services depending on your specific situation and restoration needs.

Your best defense against long lasting commercial fire, smoke and water property damage is a quick and rigorous response by our trained technicians. Each SERVPRO of Central Manhattan team member has been thoroughly trained in fire restoration, water restoration, carpet & upholstery cleaning, and mold mitigation before stepping foot onto your home or business. Our restoration technicians utilize state-of-the-art equipment and technology to restore and repair your entire structure and belongings as efficiently as possible.

Property Emergencies happen every day and acting fast after property damage could mean the difference between restoring your home quickly to preloss condition or needing extensive and expensive reconstruction. Our SERVPRO team never stops being READY to handle your fire, water or mold property disaster, we have the best staff, with the best resources standing ready to answer your call quickly and restore your home or business, “Like it never even happened.”