What To Do When You Have Water Damage In Your Home.

4/24/2022 (Permalink)

When you have water damage in your home quickly call the professionals at SERVPRO of Clearwater North, Safety Harbor!

Water damage can come in many forms, but whether it’s a broken water line or flooding from a storm, knowing what you need to do is critical. The first thing you should ask yourself is whether or not you can safely stay in your home. Water can damage many parts of your home and create dangers such as electrical hazards that may merit leaving your home until the water is removed and the damage has been repaired. 

When You Have Flooding

When flooding happens call the experts at SERVPRO of Clearwater North, Safety Harbor. We will quickly come to your home and assess the damage and then work with you to create a restoration plan. 

We will work with you to remove any wet carpeting, rugs, or damaged laminates from the space. We will dry out and restore all of your possessions that can be restored. We will help you work with your insurance so that you can get back into your home quickly and with as little stress as possible. We will work within your budget. We have the training and the equipment to make your water-damaged home look “Like it never even happened.”

Do Not Wait to Call Our Licensed Professionals for Help

When you have water damage, the most important step to take is to call our team. At SERVPRO of Clearwater North, Safety Harbor, we can provide fast, and immediate help to you.

Contact our team at 727-250-0330 24-hours a day for immediate water restoration and cleanup services.

How To Prevent Water Damage

4/2/2022 (Permalink)

Water damage can devastate a home or business. Before you have a water disaster, here are a few steps you can take to help prevent water damage to your home: 

1. Inspect Your Roof Often

One of your biggest defenses against water damage is your roof. Your roof is continually exposed to sunlight and moisture. When your shingles start to break down and fall apart, roof leaks can develop quickly and without your knowledge. The best way to prevent this is by staying ahead of the water damage by inspecting your roof regularly and repairing any damage that you come across.

2. Are Your Gutters Are Clean?

Once your roof has been inspected and is in good repair it's time to look and see how the gutters are doing. Gutters are important because they direct the flow of water from the roof down the spouts and away from the house. Having a good drainage system is essential to protecting your home from water damage. If you have Bad drainage it can lead to a weak foundation. It can lead to cracks and uneven settling. If you are not cleaning the gutters regularly you can end up opening paths for water to find its way inside. 

3. Caulk and Seal Your Windows

Next, it’s time to check the seals on your windows. Caulking and sealing your windows often can be one of the easiest ways to protect your home from water damage. Old and cracked caulking and seals can quickly allow water to damage your home. Your windows aren’t the only place you should check when it comes to caulking your home. You can also apply caulking to bathtubs, ceiling fixtures, drains, faucets, and other plumbing fixtures to keep water from slipping in places where it doesn’t belong.

4. Check Your Pipes

The last big thing to check when you are trying to prevent water from entering your home is to check your pipes.  It’s important to inspect your pipes at least once a year. Over time, pipes will eventually corrode, rust, or develop cracks. All of these things can result in water damage. In truly bad cases, you could be facing a flood of water or raw sewage in your home, causing extensive, and expensive, damage.

When You Need Water Damage Restoration Who Can You Call?

When your home or business is has been struck with water damage, you need a company that can respond quickly and has the experience as well as the equipment to fully restore your property.

SERVPRO of Clearwater North, Safety Harbor uses advanced water damage inspection and extraction equipment to help find the moisture in your home and remove it as quickly as possible. Our IICRC certified technicians will monitor and document the drying process so that you know your property is back to preloss condition.

At SERVPRO of Clearwater North, Safety Harbor we are here to help you with any disasters you may face.  Call us anytime 24/7at 727-250-0330.

Five Ways to Prevent Water Damage

2/21/2022 (Permalink)

Water damage in your Clearwater or Safety Harbor home should be resolved by professionals as quickly as possible.

There are a few steps you can take to help prevent water damage to your Clearwater home. Here are a few:

1. Carefully Inspect Your Roof

Your roof is constantly exposed to sunlight and precipitation. If your shingles begin to fall apart, roof leaks can develop without your knowledge. Stay ahead of water damage by inspecting your roof regularly — especially after big storms.

2. Make Sure Your Gutters Are Clean

Good drainage is essential to protecting your home from water damage. Bad drainage can weaken your foundation, leading to cracks, uneven settling and can open paths for water to find its way inside. Your gutters are key to this. Clogged gutters may direct water into window wells or other areas which allow water to seep into the house.

3. Caulk and Seal Your Windows

Caulking and sealing your windows regularly is one of the easiest ways to protect your home from water damage. You can also apply caulking to bathtubs, ceiling fixtures, drains, faucets, and other plumbing fixtures to keep water from seeping in where it doesn’t belong.

4. Check Your Pipes

It’s a good idea to inspect all the pipes in your home at least once a year. Over time, pipes gradually corrode, rust, decay, or develop cracks, all of which can result in leaks. In severe cases, you could be facing a flood of water or even raw sewage into your home, causing extensive—and expensive—damage.

5. Got a Sump Pump? Test It!

A sump pump is your first line of defense against foundation flooding. They’re used to pump water that has accumulated in a sump basin away from a home to a municipal storm drain or dry well.

When your Clearwater home has water damage, you need the company that can respond immediately and has the expertise and equipment to properly restore your property.

SERVPRO of Clearwater North, Safety Harbor uses advanced water damage inspection and extraction equipment to help them find the moisture and to remove it as quickly as possible. Our IICRC certified technicians will monitor and document the drying process so that you know your property is back to normal.

SERVPRO of Clearwater North, Safety Harbor is a trusted resource with decades of experience dealing with water damage as well as fire, smoke, mold, biohazard, and other types of property damage. We are here for you anytime 24/7. Just call 727-250-0330.

Why You Should Not Tackle Water Damage On Your Own

2/17/2022 (Permalink)

What can happen if a water damage cleanup is not performed correctly

Even a small amount of water can cause a lot of damage to your property and if corrective action isn’t taken right away, the homeowner may bear the cost of the clean-up.  This is because most homeowner insurance policies will state that it is the homeowner’s responsibility to try to limit further damage to their home after a water loss.  If they don’t do anything, the insurance company could deny the claim.

On top of this, the longer there is water in a home, the greater the possibility of the home experiencing secondary damage.  This is when materials that are wet sustain additional damage that then becomes more expensive to fix.  A good example is when wet drywall is not properly dried and then becomes moldy.  Another one is when you have a wet room that is not addressed and the high humidity levels cause damage to another room that wasn’t originally affected.

Secondary damage is always more expensive to mitigate than the original water damage but can be avoided if corrective action is taken right away!

At SERVPRO of Clearwater North, Safety Harbor we have successfully mitigated water damages in hundreds of homes in our many years of service.

Once you see our green trucks pull into your driveway or parking lot, you can rest assured you’re in capable hands. We have the latest modern, commercial-grade drying equipment available-including, including extractors, dehumidifiers, air movers, hardwood floor drying systems, and each of our trained technicians is certified in water restoration.

Need Water Damage or Flood Cleanup Services?
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