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Commercial Business Fire Damage

4/4/2023 (Permalink)

Making sure your insurance coverage is well within the industry you are in, bars, garage or conventional office building may vary widely based on the difference in fire risk levels. 

  • Alcohol
  • Chemicals
  • Cooking equipment
  • Smoking
  • Vehicles

Structural Components - A building made of combustible materials such as wood may pose a greater fire risk then a structure that is built out of fire-resistant materials. Owner should consider the risk of fire in the primary structure in addition to any additions or modifications. The degree to which building materials may succumb to fire and the distance of a business from the nearest fire station may drive up the cost of commercial insurance policy.

Fire Safety Equipment- It is also crucial that a business be equipped with fire safety equipment. This may include

  • Alarms and detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Sprinklers

Some regional building codes require hardwired fire alarms. These systems should also have a battery backup in case of power failure. Battery-powered smoke detectors would also be regularly tested and the batteries should be changed. Have fire suppression systems and equipment such as extinguishers periodically inspected to ensure that critical components will function in the even of a fire. All of these factors may impact the costs of commercial insurance coverage for a business located in Southampton, NY. A business owner may want to compare commercial policies to fin the right level of coverage for fire damage.

We Get You Back In Business After A Water Loss In Riverhead

8/22/2022 (Permalink)

We have the state of the art equipment and expertise to handle any size water damage cleanup you are facing. Call us day or night, we are available.

What Problems Develop During Commercial Water Cleanup in Riverhead?

Professional Restorers Like SERVPRO Help Address Unexpected Issues that Crop Up

Water intrusions in your grocery store, such as when pipes burst, interfere with regular operations. Apart from extracting the water, there is a need to clean up the shop to remove soil and damaged materials from the shop. Ideally, it should be a straightforward process that starts with stopping the water source where necessary, extraction of standing water, and drying excess moisture, among other simple steps. However, other issues can develop, leading to problems.

What Unexpected Issues Can Develop During Cleanup?

Commercial water cleanup exercises in Riverhead can accomplish different goals, including minimizing the downtime caused by the incident, preventing secondary damages, and removing wastes or hazardous materials, among others. The stated goal influences the actions taken during cleaning, which can lead to overlooking or missing some issues. Many unexpected issues develop because of oversight, including:

  • High relative humidity levels
  • Unaddressed moisture pockets
  • Compromised structural materials
  • Odor

How Does SERVPRO Achieve Cleaning Goals While Addressing All Hidden Problems?

The water damage at your store may be unique in many ways but still have some characteristics common in other loss sites. Therefore, our SERVPRO technicians create response plans that address issues likely to cause problems later. Simple steps such as setting up dehumidifiers immediately after arriving at the loss site help keep relative humidity levels standard, thus protecting items that can be damaged by high humidity levels. 

We also check areas such as the floor to establish whether the floor material is likely to lead to moisture concealment. Even with hard floor materials such as tiles, water can intrude through joints to reach the subfloor causing severe problems such as warping and odor later.

The use of advanced equipment helps expedite the process. We bring a wide variety of equipment to every loss site, including:

  • Portable and truck-mounted water extractors
  • LGR or Desiccant dehumidifiers
  • Pressure washers and rotating brushes

Mistakes or oversights can complicate cleanup after a water loss. Call SERVPRO of The North Fork at (631) 591-3771 to help. We're Faster To Any Size Disaster.

A Water Intrusion Incident Has Happened in My Riverhead Apartment Building, What Do I Do?

8/9/2022 (Permalink)

Water intrusion events can affect more than one unit. SERVPRO can quickly remediate the situation.

Call SERVPRO to Perform Commercial Water Removal in Your Riverhead Apartment Building

Many owners of apartment buildings deal with water damage from time to time. Water damage needs remediating quickly to prevent costly repairs and loss of tenants. The recovery of a water-damaged apartment building is a complex process that involves several specialists working together.

What Are The Consequences Of Water Damage In Apartment Buildings?

Water damage can have severe and lasting effects on a multifamily dwelling, including ruining the building, such as walls, floor flooring, and the tenants' personal property, such as furniture and electrical equipment. Performing efficient commercial water removal in your Riverhead apartment building is vital. In severe cases, water damage can affect several units. The aftermath can be devastating and make the property unlivable.

How Can Restorers Help?

A water intrusion incident requires a rapid response to reduce loss to both the property and the belongings in it. SERVPRO franchise professionals are experts at water damage restoration in apartments and commercial buildings of any size, regardless of the severity of the damage. Our team can assess the destruction and create an appropriate plan to restore the building and its contents.

What type of equipment does SERVPRO use for the restoration process?

We seek to complete water restoration jobs thoroughly and quickly. For that reason, we use sophisticated water removal and drying equipment. It includes:

  • Commercial-grade water pumps
  • Air movers
  • Dehumidifiers
  • Moisture meters
  • Injected high-pressure drying systems

We also use antimicrobial products that prevent the growth of microorganisms like bacteria. We can remove dirt, bacteria, and the accompanying odors from the floors, walls, and furnishings.

How Do You Dry Buildings?

Our crew accelerates natural drying by using dehumidification, heat, and ventilation. We can use portable heaters to dry affected areas faster. Our team also uses desiccant dehumidifiers, which absorb moisture from the air and eliminate it from the desiccant material as water. Fresh air also plays an essential role when it comes to drying a property. In the right conditions, the passing of large amounts of relatively dry warm air over damp surfaces achieves effective drying. We can accomplish this by opening all windows and doors when the weather conditions are conducive.

If there is water damage in your apartment building, do not panic. Contact SERVPRO of The North Fork to help you remove the water and dry the structure. Our 24-hour helpline is (631) 591-3771.

Are Plumbing Leaks Causing Water Damage to Your Riverhead Restaurant?

5/12/2022 (Permalink)

Commercial water damage is no match for SERVPRO. Call us when water damages your restaurant for fast and effective remediation

Plumbing Leaks in Wall Cavities of Your Riverhead Restaurant 

Plumbing networks are in nearly every wall cavity surrounding the kitchen and prep areas of your Riverhead restaurant. As you are always looking to provide a thorough yet efficient cleaning approach to these areas, much of the storage and structural elements are stainless steel to complement the tile flooring. While all of these materials might be water-resistant, drywall, baseboard, and framing might be at risk when plumbing leaks occur inside of walls around your kitchen. 

The trouble with breaches in your water lines inside the walls is that you might not recognize water damage in your Riverhead restaurant until it has soaked through materials and come out to the main kitchen area or the dining space on the other side of this shared wall. Contending these adverse conditions requires the fast response of professional restorers like our SERVPRO team, as there must be advanced techniques employed to reduce continued damage to exposed materials and to dry up this structural cavity as quickly as possible. 

Shutting off the water supply to this damaged portion of the pipe is an excellent way to begin the recovery once you have been made aware of the problem. Working alongside reputable commercial contractors, we can help prepare the area for controlled demolition and plumbing repair by marking the dryline where moisture damage stops on drywall. Once these steps have taken place, our SERVPRO team can focus on drying out the affected areas with our premier equipment. This approach includes our centrifugal and axial air movers, extraction tools including light wands and sump pumps, and refrigerant dehumidifiers for efficient moisture removal in controlled temperatures. 

Depending on which areas have seen the most water damage, we might employ positive pressure systems through drilled holes where baseboards used to be in either the dining area of your restaurant or the kitchen side. These units force heated air through cavities in spaces where flood cuts were unnecessary. We can attempt to limit the sight of these units for your customers, should we make it possible to continue food preparation during the restoration and recovery phases of your restaurant. 

Water losses can be a considerable challenge, especially when you do not know they have happened. Give our SERVPRO of The North Fork to help however you need at (631) 591-3771.

We Help You Get Back In Business In Jamesport After Water Damage Strikes

4/7/2022 (Permalink)

Having your operations interrupted, your inventory and stock damaged can be a major set back in any business. We will arrive right away and begin.

Prepare for Water Damage with an Emergency Ready Plan for your Jamesport Winery and Restaurant

Jamesport is a destination for wine and fine dining aficionados. Water loss can affect both vineyards and bistros, causing operations to halt and destruction to accumulate. Protect your business and continue to delight your growing list of loyal customers by working with us to create an Emergency Ready Plan and Profile (ERP).

Prospective Peace of Mind

Commercial water damage in Jamesport is not an event. It is a process. Mitigation and remediation of a water crisis need to be fast but thorough. Our team of Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)-trained crew chiefs and technicians can be most effective and efficient if we have familiarity with your business’s layout and method of operation. We accomplish this preliminary step by meeting with you and visiting your physical plant long before a water catastrophe occurs. An experienced project manager inspects your business for two reasons. First, to make recommendations that can limit harm in the event of a water incursion. Second, to plan recovery efforts for an emergency if it does happen.

Critical Data for Recovery Efforts

SERVPRO’s ERP collects information for use in a concise digital document our team can access on a mobile device. Having vital knowledge like the location of utility shut-offs and a blueprint of all spaces and building cavities assists us as we mitigate further spread of the water from a leak or equipment breakdown. Both mitigation and remediation phases can be planned to the last anticipated task and activity ahead of time. Our action ensures we arrive with an adequate workforce and all needed equipment and products onboard our signature green service vehicles.

Personalize Your Profile

The SERVPRO ERP includes a unique mobile app that allows the business owner to add helpful details. Share contact information about the vendors and consultants who helped you develop your operations and put systems in place. Designate employees or other individuals who can act on your behalf if you are unavailable during a water damage event. Make clear that we are your chosen disaster recovery partner so we can get to work, making it “Like it never even happened,” immediately.

Tip a glass to SERVPRO of The North Fork as we develop a custom-made Emergency Ready Plan to limit damage and respond quickly when water damage occurs. Call us at (631) 591-3771 today to set up a walkthrough to get the process started.

Working Around Your Riverhead Shop’s Schedule for Water Removal

3/4/2022 (Permalink)

Call SERVPRO of The North Fork at (631) 591-3771 for assistance from a professional remediation company.

We Prioritize Practical Actions and Services to Keep Your Riverhead Business Going When You Need Water Removal. 

There are several types of water damage your shop or business might experience. With the severity of these situations, quick action must take place to ensure that you can continue to serve customers through this otherwise turbulent time. Our fast-responding SERVPRO team helps mitigate loss by answering early restoration questions. 

Where Is The Water Coming From? 

One of the first stages of water removal for Riverhead shops and stores is determining what is causing the water damage in the first place. Often this is an easy situation to identify as you must track where water flow is coming from and start at this point. However, slower leaks and drips might not be as easy to follow. Often, the biggest threats to shops stem from:

  • Leaking pipes
  • Broken fixtures
  • Damaged sprinkler system
  • Flooding

What Will it Take to Contain It?  

Containment plays a critical role in the ability of our SERVPRO team to keep your doors open through the restoration and recovery phases to come. Physical barriers prevent the movement and migration of surface water and the elevated humidity and moisture content in the environment that could promote mold development.

Can The Business Operate Without This Area? 

As our professionals work to mitigate loss and keep your business going, one question that must be asked is whether your shop can function in part without the affected zone. Closing off a portion of the property allows us to work off-hours to restore the damage and lets you continue to function in a limited capacity around this cleanup.

What Emergency Services Are Needed Now?  

Sometimes immediate actions are necessary to protect the building and the wares. We arrive with mitigative tools like extractors and vacuums to remove standing water before further migrating in the shop.

When your business suffers water damage, let our SERVPRO of The North Fork team help you make it “Like it never even happened.” Call now at (631) 591-3771.

SERVPRO’s Fast Response to Commercial Fire Damage in Jamesport Mitigates Secondary Damage

12/15/2021 (Permalink)

In case of fire, pull alarm, call your local Jamesport FD, and the SERVPRO to mitigate the damage and keep your business in business

SERVPRO Provides Fire Damage Repair and Reconstruction Services in Jamesport

Many of our commercial clients in Jamesport have installed fire suppression systems to limit the amount of fire damage caused by fire and smoke in their building. These systems work well and often have the fire under control before the first responders arrive on the scene. The fire suppression systems may cause everything in the building to be soaked with water, and business operations must be delayed until the damage can be cleaned up and everything dried.

SERVPRO provides commercial fire damage cleanup and restoration services in Jamesport and surrounding areas. Our team can be onsite in less than four hours and begin deploying equipment and trained technicians to mitigate the damage to your building and the contents.

Further secondary damage to your contents can be caused by delaying cleanup and drying. Mold can begin to colonize in a short period, often within 24 hours to 72 of the initial exposure to high humidity or water. Porous contents and structural materials immediately start absorbing water. Drywall and flooring materials may start swelling and lose structural integrity. Once this occurs, these components and your contents usually must be removed and replaced. If our fast response team can reduce or eliminate all this additional secondary damage, your commercial business can reopen much more quickly than anticipated.

Business is Business

We understand the need to protect your inventory, whether foodstuffs, electronic equipment, office furnishings, or documents. Our goal is to greatly reduce your downtime from normal business operations and minimize any replacement items or inconveniences to your customers or clients. Our business is to keep you in business.

SERVPRO also can help with other fire-related damage:

  • Fire damage restoration
  • Smoke and odor restoration
  • Building services repair and reconstruction services

As soon as the fire department declares your commercial building safe to enter, our SERVPRO team can get to work removing excess water, installing dehumidifiers and air movers to begin the drying process. SERVPRO can also assist with the demolition of fire-damaged contents and structures to begin preparations for reconstruction.

Call SERVPRO of The North Fork for commercial fire damage cleanup in Jamesport and nearby areas. We can help 24/7. Call (631) 591-3771.

Tools That Improve Water Restoration in Riverhead Offices

10/27/2021 (Permalink)

Water damage to your commercial building is a job for SERVPRO. We use the latest technology and equipment for every disaster.

Specific Equipment Can Have a Positive Effect on The Progress of The Restoration in Riverhead Businesses.

Water damage mitigation can be a complicated process that involves several tools and approaches. Improving the efficiency of this effort means using the right equipment for the right job. With multiple partitioned office spaces with glue-down carpeting, a few pieces of our restoration inventory stand out as preferred products for drying assemblies.

Light Wands

Water damage restoration in Riverhead businesses and office spaces relies on quick and reliable extraction solutions. While not all situations leave inches of standing water to contend with, removing moisture and trapped water from the carpeting can be a vital step towards effective recovery. Light wands work with wet vacuums or other extraction units to pull moisture from this upper layer, any padding that might be present, and prevent the impact to subflooring materials like concrete after prolonged exposure.

Air Movers

Air movers are another vital piece of equipment in our inventory that can stere the efficiency of restoration solutions. There are two main types of these drying units, centrifugal and axial. The versatility of these drying tools allows for specific practices that help evaporation, like:

  • Vapor Barrier Elimination – the main purpose of air movers is to eliminate cool air barriers that exist above wet materials as the drying process gets underway.
  • Floating – Pulling up the edges of the carpeting can allow for the floating process where centrifugal air movers blow warm air between the carbon and subflooring materials to dry the underside of the flooring.
  • Daisy-Chaining – many of our air movers are fitted with additional outlets that encourage other air movers to plugin and extend these units' reach beyond available wall outlets. Several units can be connected.

Clearing the damage to your office building requires fast action and experience. Give our SERVPRO of The North Fork team a call today at (631) 591-3771.

What Complicates Cleanup During Water Restoration of Riverhead Properties?

9/30/2021 (Permalink)

Commercial water damage restoration is a job for SERVPRO. We have the manpower and equipment for any size disaster.

SERVPRO Scrutinizes Damaged Property to Establish Obstacles That Might Hamper Restoration 

Considering how crucial water is in maintaining sanitary conditions at your workplace, you might expect a speedy conclusion to an incident whereby clean water leaks and spreads into unwanted areas of your Riverhead premises. However, you might experience challenges cleaning up and restoring your property to its preloss state, primarily if you do not involve experienced work crews.

Cleanup as part of water restoration at your Riverhead workplace can evolve from a simple extraction of water pooling on surfaces and drying of soaked materials to other complicated processes. Various obstacles can hamper what would be otherwise simple removal. One way our SERVPRO teams help is by pinpointing such obstacles early, guaranteeing convenience later on in the process.

Common issues that hinder water removal or cleanup processes include:

  • Bulky contents standing in the way
  • A significant percentage of porous and semi-porous materials at the loss site
  • Significant volumes of spilled water

Water readily spreads everywhere, including beneath bulky and heavy contents such as furniture and appliances. Removing the water trapped under such items is crucial since leaving the moisture in place can fuel mold growth or cause a foul odor. Our SERVPRO crews can readily pack out the items to pave the way for cleanup. Apart from human resources, we also have handy equipment such as dollys and heavy-duty lifting straps.

If there is a carpet or wooden floor, the spilled water seeps into the materials requiring a concerted effort to remove the water since simply wiping down the materials cannot suffice. Our SERVPRO technicians can remove the porous material for offsite drying or use advanced in-place drying approaches.

Combating large volumes of water is also possible using advanced equipment like:

SERVPRO of The North Fork aims to simplify water restoration so that you can focus on the full resumption of your daily work routines. Call us at (631) 591-3771. We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.

How Long Can It Take to Restore A Water-Damaged Business in Riverhead?

7/12/2021 (Permalink)

When facing a pipe leak situation at your business, time is of the essence.Contact SERVPRO for effective commercial water damage remediation services.

SERVPRO Can Return Water Damaged Businesses in Riverhead to Their Pre-loss State

Whether it is a broken pipe or a leaking roof causing water damage to your Riverhead business, restoration specialists like SERVPRO can help you deal with the expensive and traumatic experience. Every minute lost due to your business not operating reflects in one way or the other in the losses you might make at the end. We work with insurance companies all the time and can help you return your business to its preloss state as soon as possible.

How Do SERVPRO Technicians Dry Water Damaged Structures in Riverhead?

To prevent your water-damaged Riverhead business from experiencing secondary damage, our SERVPRO technicians act with speed from the time you get in touch. If the incident took place in a public library, the high humidity could cause damage to papers, books, and any existing artwork. It explains why our team uses advanced drying techniques and equipment to dry your property and ensure normal operations resume. To speed up the drying process, we perform the following:

  • We can use sophisticated equipment such as moisture sensors to determine the degree of wetness in materials such as carpets
  • We can use wands to extract any extractable water in liquid form
  • We can perform direct heat drying to evaporate water from wet carpets

SERVPRO of The North Fork is highly experienced in commercial and residential cleaning and restoration services. Call (631) 591-3771 when the disaster strikes and you need a fast response.

Do Jamestown Commercial Locations Need Professional Water Cleanup?

6/5/2021 (Permalink)

Water damage at your business location can literally shut you down. Call SERVPRO for a quick response and effective remediation services.

Jamesport Businesses Need Prompt Water Cleanup and Restoration to Limit Downtime – Call SERVPRO First!

Even an event like burst pipes at your Jamesport business could translate into immense, costly damage for repair and restoration. Not only could there be downtime, but you might also see a loss of revenue depending on the business itself. The SERVPRO Green Fleet is ready to go 24 hours a day to handle emergency services water damage calls!

Water restoration technicians (WRT) from SERVPRO know how to formulate a plan to handle your water cleanup needs in Jamesport. Not only are our water removal services second to none, but we have rapid drying methods and unmatched sanitization protocols to ensure the best results.

Not sure of the extent of your commercial water damage? Look for these signs:

  • Walls that develop swelling, bubbling, or feel soft to the touch
  • Flooring that has begun to buckle or warp
  • Paint that begins to peel 
  • Flooring or ceiling discoloration or water spots
  • Musty, foul odors

SERVPRO has many tools to facilitate rapid water cleanup and restoration, including:

  • Submersible pumps
  • Truck-mount extractors
  • Various tools and equipment to get into tricky spaces
  • Moisture sensors, meters, and detectors
  • Industrial-grade fans, air movers, and dehumidifiers

Of course, there can be some water cleanup jobs that call for water damage repairs when materials are no longer salvageable. SERVPRO offers controlled demolition services to assist with water damage jobs, including surface and structural material removal and replacement, flood cuts, and more.

Do you have questions about water cleanup at your commercial building? We are always here to help at SERVPRO of The North Fork. Call our offices at (631) 591-3771!

Common Repairs for Jamesport Businesses After Water Disasters

2/8/2021 (Permalink)

Water damage may cause major issues for business. Call the professionals at SERVPRO for the water restoration services needed to get you back on track

Contractors can overcome many obstacles to make water disasters “Like it never even happened.” 

Water disasters like pipe bursts or leaking fixtures can leave your Jamesport business contending with several inches of standing water and rapidly changing conditions as this pool begins to spread. Exposed materials and contents can absorb this moisture and start deteriorating. While removing this surface water concern can be useful in reducing total loss, some repairs are inevitable.

Repairs and Reconstruction Needs for Jamesport Businesses

Water damage repair in Jamesport businesses can describe many actions taken by our general contractors. While water restorers work on extraction and drying aspects, our building trade professionals must determine if elements like short pile carpeting, drywall, and tile require removal from overexposure. In addition to controlled demolition, our contractors can offer other services in this mitigation phase, including:

  • Content relocation
  • Plumbing repairs
  • Debris removal

Your business can become quickly compromised by the presence of a substantial water disaster. Our SERVPRO of The North Fork team can help with a fast response when you call (631) 591-3771.

Check This Out: An Awesome Chocolate Workshop Just Opened Up Near Riverhead

1/11/2021 (Permalink)

When your Chocolate Shoppe in Riverhead gets flooded with water, and not customers, Call SERVPRO for cleanup

Riverhead Retail Shoppes Rely on SERVPRO for Flood Water Removal

Fans of fancy chocolates in Riverhead should pay attention to a new business that has just opened nearby. Ursula, co-proprietor of the Harvest Inn in Peconic, is now putting her years of culinary education and experience to the test with a new chocolate workshop, Disset Chocolate. Rather than opening a traditional storefront, this workshop is focused on e-commerce and deals with local businesses.

The place truly is a workshop, with precision tools, molds, and materials set up to deliver the best quality chocolate possible. No low-grade cocoa or artificial additives can be found on the premises. Their offerings are ample, from traditional hazelnut bars to more unique ideas, such as a high-quality take on classic s’mores.

If you want to order some of these creations, visit the website of Disset Chocolates. Or, if you own a storefront somewhere in town, consider giving Ursula a call to set up a display on your location.

Fast and Budget-Conscious Stormwater Removal for Riverhead Storefronts

SERVPRO of The North Fork stands ready 24/7 to respond to calls for help with stormwater removal in Riverhead and other local areas. Call us anytime at (631) 591-3771.

Celebrate the Holidays with Winery Tour in Jamesport

12/2/2020 (Permalink)

Go out, take a load off and enjoy the wine tasting tour of Campania at Diliberto Winery.

Drink to Leaving 2020 Behind and Welcoming a Fabulous New Year for All Jamesport Residents

The unpredictability of 2020 has many of our Jamesport neighbors on edge, but recent news seems to give us a glimmer of hope that life may go back to normal in the upcoming months. 

It is time to indulge in a safe activity while you plan your next trip with the worst behind us. Diliberto Winery hosts food and wine tours throughout Campania, Italy, and on December 12th, all are invited to a travel planning informational session. Why would you venture out?

  • Diliberto will offer complimentary wine and cheese to attendees.
  • A review of past trips and details about upcoming options
  • Travel-related prizes!

Seating is limited, so make sure to book online and arrive early. Visit the winery’s website and make sure to select their tours section for more updated information.

The passion the Dilibertos show for their winemaking is akin to the one our SERVPRO staff places on repairing water damage in commercial establishments in our city. Armed with the latest water extraction and drying techniques, our team is ready to meet your needs and exceed your expectations.

SERVPRO of The North Fork is just a call away. Reach us at (631) 591-3771, and let us make your emergency a thing of the past. Our team won’t rest until your business looks, “Like it never even happened.”

How Do Owners Restore Their Jamesport Businesses After a Water Intrusion?

9/15/2020 (Permalink)

To get started restoring any business facility here or in Riverhead, call SERVPRO of The North Fork today at (631) 591-3771.

For Complete Restoration, Jamesport Business Owners Call SERVPRO

What Is Needed Besides Removing Water to Restore a Business?
Most Jamesport businesses are not industrial operations, so the restoration of the structure and office furniture or appliances is needed to provide a clean, safe environment for returning customers, as well as employees. SERVPRO restoration specialists understand that removing standing water is not enough if there is moisture behind furniture, pooling in corners, under counters, and even dripping down walls.

What Happens After Removing the Standing Water?
For complete commercial water restoration in Jamesport businesses such as coffee shops, our specialists increase air circulation and evaporation with several key pieces of equipment:

    •    Fans – After setting these up at entrances and exits, specialists can draw out damp air from inside the shop and force it outside.
    •    Air Movers – Personnel, use these to generate a flow of warm air that carefully dries everything from tables and chairs to the underside of counters, appliances, and everything else that cannot be moved or easily shifted around. By adjusting the speed and heat of the airflow, specialists can also use them on drywall and ceiling tiles if the leak came from an overhead pipe.
    •    Long-Handled Squeegees – They may be low-tech, but these tools are still the best choice for drawing water out of corners and from under refrigerators and ovens.

Is Cleaning Needed in This Situation?
Yes. There are no contaminants with a water leak as there would be with outside flooding, but there is still the dirt and other debris that accumulate in any food-service operation. Specialists use a commercial-grade cleaner to finish the job and also include an anti-bacterial agent if needed.

To get started restoring any business facility here or in Riverhead, call SERVPRO of The North Fork today at (631) 591-3771. We are here to make your water intrusion, “Like it never even happened.”

My Office Is Swimming -- How Can Professionals Dry Out Electronics, Documents, Books, and Photos?

8/3/2020 (Permalink)

Call SERVPRO for Water Damage Restoration to Important Documents for Your Riverhead Business

SERVPRO Stays Connected with Information About Innovative Water Damage Repair Strategies for Riverhead Businesses

It is a challenge to run a small business in Riverhead at any time. When a neighboring company has a weekend water cooler catastrophe, Monday morning can be a soggy mess. Paperwork, manuals, and even treasured pictures of your loved ones can suffer significant water damage because of the water dripping through ceiling tiles.

Are Special Skills Needed to Dry Out Papers and Books?

Water damage repair in Riverhead businesses spans a broad range of circumstances. The focus is understandably on returning water-soaked structures, fixtures like carpeting, and office furnishings to preloss conditions. Your office most likely has a host of other items vulnerable to water damage. Some might seem like relics in this digital age -- documents and paperwork that could be saved online. That can be your resolution going forward, but now you have items you want to save.

What Are Some Procedures to Water Damaged Papers?

SERVPRO recommends our production facility technicians evaluate and arrange for drying of wet papers. We access resources at our facility or available from trusted contractors:

What Is Sublimation and How Does It Repair Water Damage?

Freeze-drying uses a process called sublimation to bring the wet paper back from the brink of a pulpy mess. Sublimation controls damage with ultra-low temperatures and pressure to move frozen water from a solid to a vapor without the intervening liquid stage. Liquid-soaked paper is weak and liable to tear or stick together. Avoiding a return to that state is highly advantageous.

How Do Small Drying Chambers Help Reduce Water Damage?

In a smaller chamber, technicians can safely manipulate temperature, air movement, and dehumidification equipment to evaporate the moisture. Paper items that are damp and not soaked through completely can recover function when dried in such a contained area.

Let SERVPRO of The North Fork help repair the effects of water damage in your business office. We are available for consultation round the clock with one call to (631) 591-3771.

How Can My Riverhead Hotel Maintain High Cleaning Standards?

7/10/2020 (Permalink)

Room 206 Gets the Certified SERVPRO Cleaned Treatment to Maintain a Safe and Secure Hotel in Riverhead

Whether post-disaster or maintaining sanitary and safe conditions for your staff and guests, our SERVPRO team can help with a thorough cleaning.

From following after water and fire disasters, or even flooding that could impact your Riverhead hotel structure, cleaning is a vital effort in the complete restoration of the property. Regardless of how widespread these conditions might be after a disaster occurs, the appropriate cleaning efforts, including EPA-approved products and industry-leading equipment, make this necessary phase more efficient and cost-effective to get you back in business faster.

Even without a disaster, you might require restoration companies for your Riverhead hotel to offer thorough cleaning. Premier restoration services like these have always been available through our SERVPRO team, although most recently, we have developed a defensive cleaning strategy entitled Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned. This program offers the highest possible cleaning and recovery levels that are technicians can deliver to provide a safe and sanitary environment for your staff and guests. The primary objectives of this focus cleaning program include:

What Areas Require the Most Attention?

Applying disinfectant and other cleaning strategies are most effective in the highest traffic areas of your hotel. An excellent way to determine where it is most needed is the surfaces touched by numerous guests every day, including check-in stations, elevators, stairwells, and other communal areas. Regular, thorough cleaning that we can provide can help to reduce the presence and spread viral pathogens and bacterial microbes.

Whether you were cleaning up after a loss incident like a fire or flood, or need to provide a consistent sanitary environment for your guests and employees, our SERVPRO of The North Fork team can help. We have experienced professionals ready to mobilize 24/7. Give us a call anytime at (631) 591-3771.

How to Handle a Boiler Tank Leak in Riverhead

2/24/2020 (Permalink)

Water damage in hospitals can be devastating. SERVPRO can restore the damage with as little intrusion as possible to your patients.

Boiler Tank Leaking in a Riverhead Hospital 

With hundreds of rooms throughout your Riverhead hospital to regulate with various temperatures and available hot water, the most efficient practice is to run large boiler units in the lower levels of the facility. These units do occasionally break down, and blown seals or malfunctioning elements can allow leaks in the boiler that can quickly flood this subterranean maintenance area of your medical building. 

Depending on the type of boiler used in your building, you can have a constant feed into your system that can allow for continual water damage in your Riverhead hospital should something go wrong. Often these automated systems can move from the current boiler to another if the operator notices an issue in the room, but this might happen after you already need the professional expertise and fast response of our SERVPRO water restoration technicians. 

It is necessary to remove standing water as quickly as possible from this area and that this work gets done carefully and considerately. Tight quarters between the boiler units create complications for water removal. Therefore, we must utilize numerous tools and attachments to ensure that the surface water gets removed entirely before wall materials can become saturated and damaged by even the few inches of standing water on the floors. Our SERVPRO team can utilize: 

  • Electric submersible pumps
  • Wet vacuums
  • Squeegee wands
  • Centrifugal and axial air movers
  • Desiccant dehumidifiers 

Regulating the temperature, airflow, and humidity in the damaged area can allow us to maximize drying efficiency. While repairs to the boiler unit itself are still necessary, we can thoroughly dry and restore the damaged area to its original condition “Like it never even happened.” 

It is crucial to act quickly when a potentially devastating situation develops with massive boiler systems in the lower levels of your hospital. No matter how the damage occurs, you can always count on the team that is ready to respond 24/7 with qualified technicians and premier equipment. Give our SERVPRO of The North Fork team a call today at (631) 591-3771. 

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Are You Serving Soot in Your Jamesport Restaurant?

1/8/2020 (Permalink)

Even small kitchen fires can be devastating to your restaurant. SERVPRO has the experience to restore your business quickly.

Thriving After Fire Damages Your Jamesport Restaurant

No matter how attentive you and your employees are, a kitchen fire in your Jamesport restaurant is always a possibility. So many variables and moving parts are in play as your chefs create, and servers cater to diner’s requests. Equipment malfunctions or human error can turn your well-oiled system into a frightening and destructive inferno. Our team is ready with the emergency, mitigation, and remediation services designed to get you cooking again. 

Kitchen Fires Present Special Challenges 

Fire damage in a Jamesport restaurant nearly always involves burning food, oil, and grease. These materials create a particular type of residue that is protein-based. We manage other soots composed of incompletely combusted building materials and contents. A protein-based residue instead takes the familiar spattering and steaming always experienced in cooking to a new and devastating level. As contrasted with the burning of building materials, a protein fire is characterized by:

  • Lower temperatures at the origin site
  • Reduced levels of visible smoke
  • Evaporation of the burned material
  • Reduction of protein-rich fuel to a fine mist
  • Pungent and persistent odors

The mist travels throughout the space, penetrating hoods, fans, ductwork, and ceiling tiles. It is composed of particles tiny enough to float on air currents and through HVAC systems, meaning it quickly invades your restaurant's dining areas, bars, restrooms, foyers, and even adjacent businesses. Textiles, insulation, paint, woodwork, and other porous or semi-porous materials are all fair game. Pantries, prep areas, freezers, and coolers are also vulnerable to the thin, tightly adhered residue. When SERVPRO crews evaluate the scene, inspection moves far from the original point of ignition. 

Removal of Residue Is a Challenge 

Protein fire residues not only spread widely but also are oil-based and very hard to dislodge. Additionally, the film can be nearly invisible to the eye, increasing the risk of missing some soot. These features make it especially important that SERVPRO professionals conduct a thorough assessment. To loosen and remove the residue, we frequently use solvents, requiring personal protective equipment (PPE) and evacuation of unprotected occupants during the process. Our technicians take care to clear all of the solvents from food preparation and consumption spaces.  

Rely on the professional at SERVPRO of The North Fork to take charge of your restaurant's rejuvenation after a kitchen fire. Call us day or night at (631) 591-3771, so we can start the remediation process.

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SERVPRO of the North Fork - ready for any Emergency at your Business

6/20/2018 (Permalink)

Flooding and water damage events at Long Island commercial properties are often complex with numerous issues that require a knowledgeable and flexible response. Whether we are dealing with a relatively small water cleanup scenario or a large-scale event, we work quickly to assess each unique situation and isolate the damaged area. In any emergency situation in your business, give us a call an we'll be there fast with the help you need. 

SERVPRO of the North Fork specializes in cleanup and restoration of commercial and residential property after a water damage, fire and mold events. Our staff is highly trained in property damage restoration. From initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO’s corporate training facility to regular IICRC-industry certification, rest assured our staff is equipped with the knowledge to restore your property.

Commercial Water Damage in a Spa in Long Island, NY

6/20/2018 (Permalink)

Water Damage Restoration at Spa Facility.

If a pipe happens to break inside your Long Island Spa, many steps were required to completely return the business area to normalcy. When water leaks into your building, it is generally possible that many items and building materials receive damage. Water problems are bad for business and sometimes cause your company a loss of revenue. Accidents get expensive when loss of business and property are combined. SERVPRO’s commercial water damage experts in Long Island always take in mind the operation of business when completing the initial scope of the project. SERVPRO’s technicians always start a project whether commercial or residential by securing the affected area. Any obvious hazards were required to be removed, and signs are posted inside the store warning occupants of various dangers. For help mitigating a water loss, call SERVPRO of the North Fork at 631-591-3771.

Commercial Building Rising Temperature Pipe Burst

6/4/2018 (Permalink)

Pipe burst affecting the floors of a facility meeting room.

If your business has water damage, SERVPRO at the North Fork has all the equipment and services to handle even the most difficult task.

We understand unexpected circumstances and issues can arise, such as standing water or the presence of mold is problematic and would require special attention to be cleaned as soon as possible to avoid further damage to the property. In this case shown in the photos above is an example of a facility which had a water leak from a pipe burst, the water inside them expands as it approaches freezing temperatures, and this causes an increase in pressure inside the pipe. When the pressure arises too high for the pipe to contain, it ruptures. Pipe burst generated a lot of standing water in the existing rooms, and we extracted the water, cleaned and sanitized affected areas.

We used safe and proper cleaning techniques to protect the safety of the facilities employees and customers, keeping our employees safe with PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) to really utilize the full effectiveness of our professional and certified cleaning techniques to the very best of our ability and made a positive difference to the site completing our scope efficiently.

Sewage Backup in Commercial Building

5/31/2018 (Permalink)

Sewage backups are common occurrences when a sewer line is clogged. If your property is old and the plumbing and sewer systems have not been renovated, your sewage backup may be caused by broken, cracked or collapse lines. Sewage backup can cause much greater harm if not addressed on timely manner with precision to satisfy the property standards.

In the picture you can see this building had a sewage backup originated from multiple backed up toilets because, sanitary risers do not have a proper flow to excrete the water into the main sewer lines into the county sewer system, it needed to be cleaned and sanitized as quickly as possible to prevent further damage. SERVPRO of the North Fork has the experience and adequate equipment to provide efficient intervention. We can arrive to your home or business within a few hours to minimize water damage and begin sewage cleanup, we can also advise you on which of your possessions can be safely cleaned or restored and which should be replaced saving you time making decision making a whole lot easier. Taking the right steps is the key to saving money and problem solving reduces further losses and saves time. We are with you one step at a time.

Water Damage at Commercial Building in Shelter Island, NY

5/31/2018 (Permalink)

Water Damage at Commercial Building in Shelter Island, NY

If your business has water damage, SERVPRO of The North Fork have all the equipment and services to handle even the more difficult task. We understand unexpected circumstances and issues can arise, such as standing water or the presence of mold is problematic and would require special attention to be cleaned as soon as possible to avoid further damage to the property.

In the case shown in the photo above, we have an example of a facility which had a water leak from a pipe burst, the water inside expands getting close to freezing, and this causes an increase in pressure inside the pipe. When the pressure gets too high for the pipe to contain it, it ruptures and you will have flooding. 

Pipe burst generate a lot of standing water in existing rooms.  We extract the water, remove some walls that are saturated, clean areas, sanitize and proceed to set up necessary drying equipment to make sure all affected materials were dry at the time of job completion.

Building Fire Codes and Requirements Follow the Regulations in your Area

5/25/2018 (Permalink)

Fires can disrupt a business operations or end a business altogether - follow the regulations in your area.

For businesses, your local Fire Marshal will have specific building fire codes and requirements for your local township as well as for your type of structure, given its age and type of business.

Generally all plans will include smoke detectors, illuminated exit signs, and certified inspected commercial fire extinguishers. You may be required to have a sprinkler or fire suppression system or alarm system.  Emergency exits and signage will be required.  Multi-unit or mixed-use commercial/residential buildings may have special requirements for common areas. The Fire Marshal routinely inspects commercial premises annually and will expect any noted or flagged items during the visit to be installed or remedied quickly for the followup visit.

New construction will have more comprehensive requirements, so working with the building department is advisable during planning stages. There may be extra requirements in the code, depending on the type of building and the scope of your business.  The NFPA, National Fire Protection Association has literally hundreds of reports on different standards for different applications, visible on their website.