A lingering threat: The dangers that persist long after the storm subsides.

11/1/2023 (Permalink)

Ceiling mold repair

Even after the storm clouds disperse and the rainfall ceases, South Louisiana area homes grapple with a lingering threat that extends far beyond the immediate impact. The insidious dangers of water damage persist, quietly wreaking havoc on your property long after the storm subsides.

One of the primary concerns is the hidden presence of moisture. While the visible signs of water damage may fade, residual moisture can linger within walls, beneath flooring, and in hard-to-reach spaces. This hidden moisture becomes a breeding ground for mold and mildew, which can rapidly increase and pose risks to both the structural integrity of your home and your health.

If left unchecked, mold growth can lead to various health issues, including allergies, respiratory problems, and even worsening conditions. Additionally, prolonged exposure to moisture can weaken building materials, compromising the stability and safety of your home over time.

Another lingering threat is the potential for long-term water damage effects, such as warped or weakened surfaces, stained walls, and deteriorated finishes. These issues not only detract from the aesthetic appeal of your home but also decrease its value. If left unaddressed, water damage can spread further and affect adjacent areas, exacerbating the scope of restoration required.

Contact the professionals at SERVPRO to help with all of your mold remediation needs.

The deluge begins: Unleashing the relentless power of heavy rainfall.

11/1/2023 (Permalink)

SERVPRO Van on the road

When the heavens open up and heavy rain pours down, it begins a deluge that unleashes the relentless power of nature. South Louisiana homes, usually safe and secure, become vulnerable to the onslaught of water. The sheer force and volume of the rainfall can quickly overwhelm drainage systems, saturating the ground and infiltrating every possible opening in your home.

As the rain intensifies, the risk of water damage increases exponentially. Roofs, windows, and doors become the front line, facing the unyielding assault. Even the smallest cracks or compromised seals can allow water to seep in, finding its way into your sanctuary. Unrelenting in its determination, the water creeps through walls, ceilings, and floors, wreaking havoc in its path.

The immediate consequences of heavy rainfall are evident: standing water accumulating in basements, flooded rooms, and dampened carpets. The impact is not limited to visible areas alone; hidden moisture pockets can develop within walls, inviting mold growth and compromising structural integrity. The longer the water remains stagnant, the greater the risk of extensive damage and costly repairs.

SERVPRO of South Louisiana is here to help you with all of your water and storm damage.  Contact the professionals today.

Inundation and its aftermath: The immediate impact that leaves no corner untouched.

11/1/2023 (Permalink)

Water damage with air blowers.

When a storm unleashes its full fury, the result is a powerful inundation that spares no corner of your South Louisiana home. The rapid influx of water infiltrates every nook and cranny, leaving behind a trail of destruction. Water enters every crevice from the ground floor to the upper levels, leaving no area untouched.

As the water invades your living spaces, furniture, carpets, and belongings are soaked, bearing witness to the storm's force. Floors become slippery, making movement treacherous. Electrical systems are compromised, raising safety concerns. The immediate aftermath can leave you overwhelmed and confused.

Visible damage is only part of the story. Water seeps into hidden recesses and beneath floorboards, causing additional harm. Structural elements may weaken over time. Immediate action is crucial to prevent further deterioration and minimize long-term consequences. SERVPRO of New Orleans recognizes the urgency of addressing the immediate impact of inundation. Our experienced team arrives swiftly, equipped with the tools and expertise to extract standing water and begin drying.

Call the experts at SERVPRO today and let us handle all of your water and storm remediation needs for your home or office.

Weakening foundations: Unveiling the hidden structural damage beneath the surface.

11/1/2023 (Permalink)

Leaking roof damage.

While storms bring immediate visible damage to South Louisiana homes, one of the most concerning aspects is the hidden structural damage that can occur beneath the surface. Stormwater infiltration can weaken the foundation upon which your home stands, posing a significant risk to its stability and long-term integrity.

When excess water saturates the ground surrounding your home, it can seep into the foundation, causing soil erosion and compromising its structural support. Over time, this can lead to foundation settling, shifting, or even cracking, endangering the overall stability of the entire structure.

Furthermore, water-damaged foundations create an environment ripe for further deterioration. Moisture trapped within the foundation can contribute to the growth of mold and rot, further compromising its strength. The weakened foundation can affect the alignment of walls, floors, and even the roof, leading to a range of structural issues that require immediate attention.

At SERVPRO of New Orleans, we recognize the gravity of weakening foundations caused by water damage. Our skilled team conducts thorough inspections to assess the structural integrity of your home. We employ proven techniques to address foundation issues, such as drainage solutions, waterproofing strategies, and reinforcement methods. By addressing the hidden damage beneath the surface, we ensure that your home stands on a solid foundation, ready to weather future storms with resilience.

What can SERVPRO do for you if you have water damage?

11/28/2022 (Permalink)

As a property owner, it might seem cheaper to handle water damage issues yourself than hire a professional. After all, it just requires getting rid of the water, right? But water damage restoration involves much more, and hiring a water removal company can save you a lot of money in the long run.

The team at SERVPRO of North Kenner Harahan & Lakeview, a full-service water damage restoration company in the Greater New Orleans area, has outlined the following benefits of hiring a restoration specialist instead of going the DIY route when dealing with water damage:

1. Quick reaction and restoration

Water damage incidents can leave you disoriented. You'll need time to get yourself back and ensure everyone is safe before getting on with the restoration. Unfortunately, the effects of the water on your property only get worse every minute you wait. Quick restoration is necessary, and a water removal professional can help you achieve that.

After receiving your initial call, most water damage restoration specialists will respond within 2 to 4 hours to assist in containing the damage and halting its progression.

These professionals also have specialized tools and extensive experience, so the restoration process will be faster than if you do it yourself.

2. Access to Professional-Grade Tools

Water damage restoration professionals use various cutting-edge tools to ensure that all extra water has been removed from a property.

Shop vacuums, air movers, and dehumidifiers are part of the sophisticated drying tools a reputable restoration company would have.

Air movers enhance evaporation, which aids in the drying process, and can reduce indoor humidity to a manageable level. On the other hand, dehumidifiers are used to eliminate water from the air, building materials, and belongings.

You most likely don't have any of these tools to do the job effectively, and buying them would cost you more than hiring a professional.

3. Identifying water leak sources

Sometimes it can be challenging to locate the source of water damage yourself. People often neglect the possibility of multiple causes for water leaks and just address the most obvious ones. However, this can be dangerous, as concealed sources of minor leaks through a wall or ceiling can cause massive damage to your property's structure.

Water removal professionals like SERVPRO of North Kenner, have modern tools to find water damage before it's too late. Their knowledge can be pretty helpful in swiftly locating the origins of water leaks and fixing them to protect your property.

4. Attention to detail

Water damage restoration requires attention to detail to ensure every drop of water has been dried up. This is often not the case if you go the DIY route. You may not have the patience to do the job as meticulously as a professional would, and even if you do, you may not know whether there's still moisture soaked into the structures.

On the other hand, water removal professionals are trained and certified and would give the job the attention it needs. They are also experienced in finding and eliminating any moisture on the property.

Get Professional water damage restoration services in the Greater New Orleans area!

SERVPRO® of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview offers professional water damage restoration to residents and businesses in the Greater New Orleans area. Their team is equipped with the knowledge and modern tools required to complete the restoration swiftly and effectively.

They don't just clean and move on. They handle every part of the restoration with great care to ensure no moisture is left behind. The team can also help with mold remediation and insurance claims.

Call SERVPRO of Metairie at (504) 496-0193 to learn more about their restoration services.

Being prepared on what to do after the storm.

11/28/2022 (Permalink)

Being prepared on what to do and expect after the storm has passed can be just as important as what you do before the storm gets here.  Here are a few important things to consider when making a storm plan.  Being prepared just post-storm is just as crucial as pre-storm.

When storms send floodwater into your home, you don't always know what to do. When is it safe to return to your house? Can you start the cleanup on your own? How you handle a flood will depend on the severity of the damage. It can be helpful to call about storm damage services right after the storm has left your area. You should also try to avoid doing the following:

1. Walking Into Standing Water

Did you know that 6 inches of moving water can cause you to lose your footing? Because even shallow waters can be dangerous, you should avoid walking into any standing water. Your flooded home may be full of stagnant water, but you should avoid going into it. If the electricity is on, the water could be charged. Stormwater could contain dangerous contaminants, too.

2. Waiting To Schedule a Cleanup

Do you want to try to tackle the water damage on your own? Unless you know how to effectively remove flooding and humidity from your house, you should turn to a professional. The sooner you can schedule your cleanup, the better it will be for your home. If you wait too long, you may have increased mold growth in your space.

3. Returning to Your Home Too Soon

While you want your life to return to normal, you need to make sure the flood water is completely gone before you return. Going home too soon can make it harder for the cleanup crew to properly remove excess humidity. The cleanup may require building materials to be replaced, which can leave your home dusty. If you wait until the entire process is finished, you can return to a more normal life right when you move back in.

Storm flood water may cause you to leave your home until the damage can be fixed. Taking the wrong steps after this type of flood can make the restoration process harder than it has to be, so remember what not to do.  You can find more detailed information from Ready.gov.

Damage Mitigation at your Greater New Orleans business!

11/28/2022 (Permalink)

Avoiding the stress of a flood within your Greater New Orleans business is easier when you have SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview on speed dial. Storms and man-made floods can happen day or night and can infiltrate your commercial space. We are available 24/7 to tackle flood restoration so that your business never misses a beat.

Why call SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview for commercial water damage? There are a few main reasons:

• We have the most advanced tools and industrial-grade equipment for water cleanup and restoration
• The team has many years of training and experience in emergency services water damage cleanup
• Each technician has completed IICRC Certification

With one phone call, we can be at your business and ready to work within hours. Our team of experts works thoroughly and quickly, ensuring that no water remains within your commercial property after the loss. We remove all debris and work on complete cleanup of your building, focusing on restoring any contents that may come in contact with contaminated floodwater. 

The professionals at SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview are available 24/7 to assist with flood extraction and restoration. 

Can Mold Really Damage My Business?

10/27/2022 (Permalink)

How does mold get in?  It gets in very easily.  It can float through the air right through a door or window, as well as attach itself to clothing or other things that are traveling around.  Once the mold is established, it will continue to release spores into the air so that it can spread (insert horror movie music here) all through the building.

SERVPRO understands how mold can affect your business and the importance of stopping and preventing it.  Mold is a type of fungi (it’s not a mushroom) that is found outside as well as indoors.  Mold can be found in multiple colors, but the most common are black and green.

Depending on the type of business that the mold finds itself in, it will always find something to do.  The best case scenario, if you have mold, is that it might put off a “musty” (you’ll know it when it happens) odor that spreads throughout the building.  On the other end is allowing the mold to get to the point where it starts damaging the structure.  Imagine the inside of your office walls covered with so much mold that they can’t be repaired and have to be completely destroyed.  If you are in the food production business, mold can be your worst nightmare.  It can contaminate the food in your coolers as well as dry storage, not to mention the list of boxes that the Health Department just checked off on your business (not a good thing).

Tips On How To Prevent Home/Office Fires

10/27/2022 (Permalink)

Nobody wants to think about their home or office catching on fire.  Sometimes these things happen and they are totally out of our control, but there are a lot of things that we can do to help prevent them.

FEMA’s records show that just over half (50.2%) of residential fires are caused by cooking-related accidents.  The next three biggest reasons are Heating (9.3%), Electrical Malfunction (6.8%), and Intentional (4.5%). 

Here are a few things that you can do to help prevent a house fire and protect your family.

1.  Pay attention when cooking.  If you need to step out of the room, ask someone to watch the food until you get back, or turn off the stove and stop cooking.

2.  Test your smoke alarms regularly. 

3.  Check the dryers’ airflow.  Pull the lint trap and clean it every time you dry a load of clothes.

4.  Be careful with power cords and strips.  Attaching too many appliances to one power strip can draw more power than the cord is able to handle.  This can cause it to heat up and potentially catch on fire.

5.  Store flammable products away from heat sources.

6.  Place fire extinguishers in key locations around your house.  Make sure that everyone in the home knows how to properly use them.

If you need help after a fire, SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview is here to help.  We can replace the damaged areas, check your electrical system for any potential issues, and can even help you get that smoke smell out of your home.  Contact us right away to see what we can do for you!

What is an ERP and How Can It Save Your Business?

10/25/2022 (Permalink)

6/27/2022

After a major disaster, businesses suffer a variety of interruptions like:

• financial and emotional stress
• production downtime
• sullied reputation
• a plethora of other strains.

In the time period following a trauma like a fire, flood, pipe break, or another form of disaster like a natural disaster, making the right decisions can be taxing and confusing. At SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview, we regularly see local companies go through this and want business owners to know we are here to help after a commercial disaster. Part of that help comes through an emergency readiness checklist and disaster plan.

Creating a disaster readiness plan for your business can save you thousands on your bottom line, and can save your business, entirely. And the planning process does not have to be overwhelming when placed on top of all other responsibilities. SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview is here to help take the weight off your shoulders by developing an Emergency Ready Profile for your company. Knowing you are, "Ready for whatever happens," will give you, your clients, and your employees confidence if or when your business is affected by a disaster.

We Generate A Plan For You

By developing a SERVPRO Emergency Ready Profile, you minimize business interruption by having an immediate action plan. Knowing what to do and what to expect in advance is the key to timely mitigation and can help minimize the severity of water and fire damage to your business.

Why An ERP?

• A no-cost assessment of your facility.
  This means there is no need to allocate funds, giving you a great value at no cost.

• A concise Profile Document that contains only the critical information needed in the event of an emergency.
  
  It will only take a little time to complete and will not take you away from current projects, but will save a lot of time if ever needed.

• A guide to help you get back into your building following a disaster.
  This helps minimize the amount of time your business is inactive by having an immediate plan of action.

• Professionals at SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview are established as your disaster mitigation and restoration provider!
  You have a provider that is recognized as an industry leader and is close by for emergency response.

• Identification of the line of command for authorizing work to begin.
  This saves time so we can start cleaning up the damage, so you can reopen your business as soon as possible.

• Specific Facility Details of your business such as shut-off valve locations, priority areas, and priority contact information.
  You will have a quick reference of what to do, how to do it, and who to call in case of an emergency so that you are "Ready for whatever happens."

Contact SERVPRO of New Orleans Uptown & Mid-City to get started on your SERVPRO Emergency Ready Profile today.

What is an ERP and How Can It Save Your Business?

10/25/2022 (Permalink)

6/27/2022

After a major disaster, businesses suffer a variety of interruptions like:

• financial and emotional stress
• production downtime
• sullied reputation
• a plethora of other strains.

In the time period following a trauma like a fire, flood, pipe break, or another form of disaster like a natural disaster, making the right decisions can be taxing and confusing. At SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview, we regularly see local companies go through this and want business owners to know we are here to help after a commercial disaster. Part of that help comes through an emergency readiness checklist and disaster plan.

Creating a disaster readiness plan for your business can save you thousands on your bottom line, and can save your business, entirely. And the planning process does not have to be overwhelming when placed on top of all other responsibilities. SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview is here to help take the weight off your shoulders by developing an Emergency Ready Profile for your company. Knowing you are, "Ready for whatever happens," will give you, your clients, and your employees confidence if or when your business is affected by a disaster.

We Generate A Plan For You

By developing a SERVPRO Emergency Ready Profile, you minimize business interruption by having an immediate action plan. Knowing what to do and what to expect in advance is the key to timely mitigation and can help minimize the severity of water and fire damage to your business.

Why An ERP?

• A no-cost assessment of your facility.
  This means there is no need to allocate funds, giving you a great value at no cost.

• A concise Profile Document that contains only the critical information needed in the event of an emergency.
  
  It will only take a little time to complete and will not take you away from current projects, but will save a lot of time if ever needed.

• A guide to help you get back into your building following a disaster.
  This helps minimize the amount of time your business is inactive by having an immediate plan of action.

• Professionals at SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview are established as your disaster mitigation and restoration provider!
  You have a provider that is recognized as an industry leader and is close by for emergency response.

• Identification of the line of command for authorizing work to begin.
  This saves time so we can start cleaning up the damage, so you can reopen your business as soon as possible.

• Specific Facility Details of your business such as shut-off valve locations, priority areas, and priority contact information.
  You will have a quick reference of what to do, how to do it, and who to call in case of an emergency so that you are "Ready for whatever happens."

Contact SERVPRO of New Orleans Uptown & Mid-City to get started on your SERVPRO Emergency Ready Profile today.

The Most Common Causes for Water Damage!

10/21/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO at Heritage Plaza

Everyone left the office on Friday ready for the weekend ahead.  The lights were turned off, the air conditioner adjusted and all of the doors were locked.  Everything was safe, right?  Things were going pretty well until the water line that was attached to the commercial coffee maker came off and flooded the office.  Most of the damage happened on the 9th floor of the building, but some of the water was able to drip through to some of the lower floors and cause damage.

SERVPRO arrived first thing Monday morning to assess the situation to see what needed to be done.  After checking all of the floors for water damage and unloading equipment, the crew began to start drying the floor.

This is one example of something unexpected that can damage your home or business.  We can always prepare for the things that we know about, but we also need to focus on the other stuff as well.  Here are a few things that you can do to lower the chances of incurring water damage.

Sprinkler System Maintenance

Fire suppression systems are extremely important in any kind of building.  When they work correctly, they can save a structure from becoming a total loss.  You don’t want them going off by accident and you definitely don’t want them to not work when a fire is detected.  Building/Property owners should have them inspected yearly to make sure that they are clean and prepared to work when they are needed.

Roof Damage

Keeping your roof repaired seems pretty obvious.  Don’t wait until you see a leak to start checking things out.  You should have your roof/attic area inspected every few years to make sure that there is no damage or weak areas.  You should always have your roof inspected after a major wind event.  If the weather was bad enough to knock shingles off a roof (yours or otherwise), you should have someone do a quick inspection for safety.  It doesn’t take long for a little roof leak to become a big one.  

Plumbing Maintenance

You should always make sure that the plumbing that you can and can’t see is functioning properly.  We can all see a leaking faucet, but what about the pipe in the wall that has slowly been leaking?  It won’t take much time before that leak leads to wall and flooring damage.  Having a plumber give these areas a quick inspection can lead to a lot of savings in the future.

Feel free to call the professionals at SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview with any of your plumbing or preventative needs!

What To Do When You Return Home With Water Damage

9/21/2022 (Permalink)

When storms send floodwater into your home, you don't always know what to do. When is it safe to return to your house? Can you start the cleanup on your own? How you handle a flood will depend on the severity of the damage. It can be helpful to call about storm damage services right after the storm has left your area. You should also try to avoid doing the following:

1. Walking Into Standing Water

Did you know that 6 inches of moving water can cause you to lose your footing? Because even shallow waters can be dangerous, you should avoid walking into any standing water. Your flooded home may be full of stagnant water, but you should still avoid going into it. If the electricity is on, the water could be charged. Stormwater could contain dangerous contaminants, too.

2. Waiting To Schedule a Cleanup

Do you want to try to tackle the water damage on your own? Unless you know how to effectively remove flooding and humidity from your house, you should turn to a professional. The sooner you can schedule your cleanup, the better it will be for your home. If you wait too long, you may have increased mold growth in your space.

3. Returning to Your Home Too Soon

While you want your life to return to normal, you need to make sure the flood water is completely gone before you return. Going home too soon can make it harder for the cleanup crew to properly remove excess humidity. The cleanup may require building materials to be replaced, which can leave your home dusty. If you wait until the entire process is finished, you can return to a more normal life right when you move back in.

Storm flood water may cause you to leave your home until the damage can be fixed. Taking the wrong steps after this type of flood can make the restoration process harder than it has to be, so remember what not to do.  You can find more detailed information from Ready.gov.

Safer Alternatives to Candles!

9/13/2022 (Permalink)

With the holidays right around the corner, candles are a great way to light up, decorate, and make your home smell like fresh leaves, Fall, or sitting by the campfire. However, According to the NFPA, from 2014-2018, there were an estimated 7,610 house fires that were started by candles per year that caused an annual average of 81 deaths, 677 injuries, and $278 million in property damage. Save your Metairie home, and use these candle alternatives instead!

Flame-less candles

For those who just want the aesthetic of a candle and no scent, flame-less candles are a great option! They are typically battery-operated and give the same flame-like feature as real candles. 

Wax warmer

Wax warmers are a great alternative because you can get that amazing scent that comes from real candles without the hazard. Warmers are typically either battery or outlet operated to melt the wax.

Diffuser

Calling all of our essential oil fans, this one is for you! With hundreds of combinations to try, diffusers are a great option for the whole house. 

Fairy lights 

Although they have no scent, fairy lights are a great way to light up and make a room feel cozy! Most fairy lights also come in with a standard plug or are battery operated. 

Stick diffusers

The most low maintenance option is a stick diffuser. Put your scent in the vase and let the sticks do the work. 

Room spray 

Another great option with endless scents is a room spray. You can buy pre-made ones, or make your own for that signature scent for your home!

If you still plan to opt for a candle, be sure to trim the wick before each use to minimize sparking, place the candle where it can’t fall or be knocked over, and always blow out the candle anytime you leave the room or plan to leave the home.

Summer BBQ Tips to Prevent Fire!

9/10/2022 (Permalink)

Grilling is a popular way to enjoy the nice summer weather, but grill fires can start easily and spread quickly when the gas or charcoal grill is placed too close to any fire hazards. Learn how you can help keep your home and family safe by following our grill safety tips.

1. Location

Keep the grill outside on a level surface at least 10 feet from buildings and other flammable objects. Never grill under an overhang or in an enclosed area. Be sure to monitor it closely until it cools.

2. Children & Pets

Children and pets should stay at least three feet away from the grill. Ensure that pets on tie-downs cannot reach the grill; they can wrap their line around the grill and pull it over. It will keep them at a safe distance if a grill fire occurs.

3. Clothing

Make sure that you wear appropriate attire when you grill. You can tie back everything with an apron. Use long tongs and spatulas for added safety and wear heat-resistant grill gloves.

4. Always clean your grill after use

Barbecuing regularly causes grease to build-up on the grill plates and collect inside the grease tray. If not cleaned, the build-up can then act as fuel and catch fire while the grill is in use. Clean your charcoal or gas grill after each use with a grill brush and empty the grease tray when it begins to fill up.

As always, keep a fire extinguisher near. In the event of a fire, do not use water as it can cause the grease to ignite further. Instead, close the grill lid until the outbreak subsides. If your house sustains fire or smoke damage from a grill fire, SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview can return it to its original state.

Disinfecting Vs Cleaning

8/30/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview offers office disinfection services that are a step above cleaning with household chemicals.  The Center for Disease Control suggests hospital-grade cleaners that are able to kill certain bacteria.  It is extremely important to target the high-touch and high-traffic areas of your business.

The EPA defines the differences between Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfection as follows:

Cleaning - removes dirt and organic matter from surfaces using soap or detergents.

Sanitizing - kills bacteria on surfaces using chemicals.  It is not intended to kill viruses.

Disinfecting - kills viruses and bacteria on surfaces using chemicals. 

Some of the most common places that need extra attention at your business are handles, keyboards, public tables, faucets, light switches, phones, desks, and probably everything in the break room.

Preparing for Hurricanes and Tropical Storms

8/29/2022 (Permalink)

We all know that hurricane season starts on June 1st, but here in South Louisiana, we also know that we have a little bit of time before the bigger storms start rolling in.  As always, August has snuck up on us and it’s time to get the kids back to school and out of their Summer routine.  It’s also time to make sure that you are as prepared as possible for any storms that head our way.  Let’s break out the FEMA hurricane checklist and see where you are.

Here are some things that you should have ready or be working on:

1. Create an evacuation plan
2. Assemble disaster supplies (food, water, medical supplies)
3. Get an insurance check-up and know who to contact
4. Prepare your home (clean yard, check shutters, secure valuables)
5. Keep your gas tank closer to F than E

We can’t stop a storm, but we can be as prepared as possible.  If you need any help after a storm, SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview is here to help.  Call us at (504) 468-3046.

Duct Cleaning Services at SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview

8/29/2022 (Permalink)

The heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system in a commercial building serves an important function. The HVAC system brings in heating and cooling throughout your facility. As any employer knows, it’s important to keep your employees comfortable and happy. Regular cleaning of your HVAC ducts is an important maintenance measure in your building. Here’s why:

Having your air ducts cleaned decreases the number of airborne particles in your building. As air passes through the HVAC system, contaminants such as dust and pollen accumulate in the ducts. An excessive amount of these substances can cause allergies for some.

Frequent changing of filters helps control this problem, but some particles get past the filters. Duct cleaning reduces the amount of these fine particulates in the system, leaving you with healthier air. We use specialized tools to agitate the dust from the duct walls, and a HEPA-filtered vacuum unit to collect it from your system.

Air Duct Cleaning Conserves Energy

A clean HVAC system simply works more efficiently than a dirty one. If properly and thoroughly cleaned, it can reduce the costs of running your HVAC system. It can also increase the useful life of your air conditioner and furnace. Performing routine commercial air duct cleaning can help improve airflow, help your system to work more effectively, and use less energy.

The Different Types Of Fire Damage!

8/19/2022 (Permalink)

Dealing with the damage from a fire can be a long process.  The fire could have been small, but the smoke from it did the majority of the damage.  On the other side, most of the damage could have been from the fire itself.  Lastly, there could have been another layer of damage caused when the fire was extinguished.  Here are the main types of fire damage that are commonly dealt with.

Flame Damage - This could be from an electrical outlet that caused damage, all the way to a full-blown kitchen fire.

Smoke Damage - Smoke is literally in the air and can (and will) get into everything.  Even after the rebuild is completed, there can still be a lingering smell of smoke to the property unless it is dealt with correctly.

3rd Party Damage - This type of damage comes from any in-house sprinkler system used to put the fire out or from the Fire Department themselves when they get to the scene.

Heat Damage - Even though a part of the structure might have not actually caught fire, it was probably severely heated up.  This can cause structural damage and possible swelling that you might not notice right away.

After a fire, you could be dealing with flame, smoke, water and heat damage at the same time.  FEMA has some great information on what to do after the fire.  The best way to make sure that this is taken care of promptly and properly is to contact the team at SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview at (504) 468-3046 to get on the job!

Storm Damage Resources

8/19/2022 (Permalink)

We have all dealt with storm damage in the past, and since we live in an area affected by hurricanes, we will probably deal with them again in the future.  We all know what to do in order to prepare for a hurricane, but what do we do after the storm has passed?  It is just as important to have a post-storm plan, as one before.

Here are a few things to do immediately after the storm has passed and it is safe to do so.

1. Before you clean up, take pictures and videos of all of the damage, inside and out.
2. Start removing anything that is wet or holding water, followed by debris from your home.
3. Have your insurance policy and contact information ready to go so that you can contact them right away.  
4. Start making any repairs that you can in order to stop future damage.

Remember that if a storm does damage to your property, it probably did to many others as well.  Get in touch with your insurance company as quickly as possible to get the claim started.    We all remember events in the past where it took weeks to get someone out to look at the damage.  Having a plan for after the storm can help keep you on a track to getting back to normal as quickly as possible.  The team at SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview is here to help.  Give us a call at (504) 468-3046.

How safe is clean?

8/11/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO Clean

SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview offers office disinfection services that are a step above cleaning with household chemicals.  The Center for Disease Control suggests hospital-grade cleaners that are able to kill certain bacteria.  It is extremely important to target the high-touch and high-traffic areas of your business.

The EPA defines the differences between Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfection as follows:

Cleaning - removes dirt and organic matter from surfaces using soap or detergents.

Sanitizing - kills bacteria on surfaces using chemicals.  It is not intended to kill viruses.

Disinfecting - kills viruses and bacteria on surfaces using chemicals. 

Some of the most common places that need extra attention at your business are handles, keyboards, public tables, faucets, light switches, phones, desks, and probably everything in the break room.

Feel free to call SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview at (504) 468-3046 to setup a consultation on helping keep your office environment at its best.

The Issue With Hidden Water Damage

7/21/2022 (Permalink)

Even small water damages in your Kenner home have the potential to cause serious structural and indoor air quality issues over time. 

The key to avoiding costly future restoration is to handle every water problem as a serious problem that will affect your property. Our SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview service technicians have the training and equipment to find and dry unseen water before secondary damage occurs. The proper equipment makes a measurable difference in reducing the damage and expense during a fire or water damage event. 

When time matters, technology and equipment must be counted on to work, here are just a few of the tools our technicians use to do their job and restore your property.  

Moisture Sensors are used to detect moisture in carpets, baseboards, and walls. 

Moisture Meters are used to determine the actual moisture content of various materials. The moisture tester provides accurate reading, allowing technicians to monitor the drying process. 

Thermo hygrometers measure temperature and relative humidity. When armed with this information, technicians can calculate and create an environment most conducive to drying. When facing a contaminated water loss, it is not only important to dry the structure, but also to disinfect and deodorize. 

Ultra Low-Volume Foggers will atomize liquid deodorizing agents, producing a fine mist that can easily penetrate the site where odor-causing residues may accumulate. This device can also be used to inject fungicides and disinfectants into wall cavities and other hard-to-reach areas. 

Thermal Foggers dispense solvent-based products by creating a dense fog. The fog consists of tiny particles of deodorant solution that attach to and neutralize odor-causing particles. 

These are just a few pieces of professional-grade equipment that each SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview technician is trained to use to help ensure your property is completely restored.

3 Reasons You Might Find Water in Your Crawl Space

7/18/2022 (Permalink)

A wet crawl space can create more problems than you might expect. It makes water damage less visible, but it also creates the perfect conditions for mold growth. The moisture can also weaken your Kenner home's structural materials, creating more significant damage. Keep reading to learn about the most common causes of water inside the crawl space so you can prevent an incident.

Overwatered Plants You can accidentally flood the crawl space by doing something as simple as overwatering plants, especially those close to the house's foundation. Whether you use too much water or leave the hose or sprinkler running beyond the necessary time, the excess will seep into the house and reach the lower sections first. You can easily turn off the water to resolve this issue. You can spot this problem if you see water pooling near your home's foundation.

Poor Sloping Grade A second factor that can result in a wet crawl space is the lack of proper grading around your house. Ideally, you want the grading to slope away from the building and towards the outer yard or the streets. This feature ensures that any incoming water flows away from the foundation, preventing flooding. Check the grade after winter, intense rainfall, or an overwatering incident. If the slope is altered or missing, build it up between six to eight inches away from home.

Defective Plumbing Another reason why you might find water inside your crawl space involves defective or broken pipes. Even if the leak or burst pipe is in the house's upper floors, the water will always trickle down. If you find water in the crawl space or lower area, conduct a detailed search to find the source and fix it. Hire a leak detection company if you are unable to find it.

It would be best if you dealt with a wet crawl space fast before mold growth and water damage threatens your home. Identify these occurrences to avoid this situation and contact emergency remediation services if you find water in that area or anywhere else. Our team is available 24/7 for any water damage incidents. 

How To Be Hurricane Ready This Season

6/29/2022 (Permalink)

Get ready, Louisiana, hurricane season officially started June 1 and will run through November 30.

According to the NOAA, we will be looking at another above-average season. Whether you are a long-time resident of Louisiana or a brand new transplant it is always important to be reminded of the impacts of hurricanes and how you can prepare. 

Before the storm If you were here for last year's storm there's a good chance you already have a hurricane kit. If not, start gathering your supplies! Ensure that each person (pets included) has nonperishable food and water for at least seven days. Your kit should also include flashlights, a radio, cash, a first-aid kit, and medicine at a minimum. Due to large shortages at this point in time it is imperative you do not wait until the last minute to gather these supplies. 

You should also consider inspecting your shutters, roof, and fences in case repairs or replacements are needed and check that your policies are current and if you have sufficient coverage for hurricanes with your homeowner's insurance. Due to the constant construction in our area, it is also important to check for updated hurricane evacuation routes. 

While the storm is coming fuel up your car, charge your power banks, withdraw cash, and buy supplies you still need. Start prepping your home by bringing your patio furniture, pets, and potted plants inside. Tie down anything that could become airborne and if you have a boat, secure it properly. Start monitoring the local news for updates from the National Hurricane Center, your local National Weather Service office, and local officials on the storm’s track, what type of hazards to expect, and if there are any evacuation orders in effect. Get sandbags, find a safe place to park your car, put your shutters up, and don’t leave trash on the curb. If you don’t have shutters or hurricane-proof windows, board up your windows with 5/8-inch plywood. 

During the storm and after Stay away from windows and doors and don't leave the house. As tempting as it is to watch mother nature do her thing, do not go outside. Once officials have said it is safe to do so, report property damage and power outages.  Monitor for curfew and boil-water-order notices. If you want to use a generator, make sure to keep it at least 20 feet from a home, including your neighbors, to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. If you plan to go out be careful on the roads since there might be downed trees, fallen power lines, traffic lights that aren’t working, and debris. Some roads might also be flooded. Reminder, do not drive or walk through standing water.

If your home or business experiences water, wind, fire, or mold damage, give the professionals a call. We are your storm damage experts! 

How an ERP Can Save Your Business During a Storm

6/27/2022 (Permalink)

After a major disaster, businesses suffer a variety of interruptions like:

• financial and emotional stress
• production downtime
• sullied reputation
• a plethora of other strains.

In the time period following a trauma like a fire, flood, pipe break, or another form of disaster like a natural disaster, making the right decisions can be taxing and confusing. At SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview, we regularly see local companies go through this and want business owners to know we are here to help after a commercial disaster. Part of that help comes through an emergency readiness checklist and disaster plan.

Creating a disaster readiness plan for your business can save you thousands on your bottom line, and can save your business, entirely. And the planning process does not have to be overwhelming when placed on top of all other responsibilities. SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview is here to help take the weight off your shoulders by developing an Emergency Ready Profile for your company. Knowing you are, "Ready for whatever happens," will give you, your clients, and your employees confidence if or when your business is affected by a disaster.

We Generate A Plan For You

By developing a SERVPRO Emergency Ready Profile, you minimize business interruption by having an immediate action plan. Knowing what to do and what to expect in advance is the key to timely mitigation and can help minimize the severity of water and fire damage to your business.

Why An ERP?

• A no-cost assessment of your facility.
  This means there is no need to allocate funds, giving you a great value at no cost.

• A concise Profile Document that contains only the critical information needed in the event of an emergency.
  
  It will only take a little time to complete and will not take you away from current projects, but will save a lot of time if ever needed.

• A guide to help you get back into your building following a disaster.
  This helps minimize the amount of time your business is inactive by having an immediate plan of action.

• Professionals at SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview established as your disaster mitigation and restoration provider!
  You have a provider that is recognized as an industry leader and is close by for an emergency response.

• Identification of the line of command for authorizing work to begin.
  This saves time so we can start cleaning up the damage, so you can reopen your business as soon as possible.

• Specific Facility Details of your business such as shut-off valve locations, priority areas, and priority contact information.
  You will have a quick reference of what to do, how to do it, and who to call in case of an emergency so that you are "Ready for whatever happens."

Contact SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview at (504) 468-3046 to get started on your SERVPRO Emergency Ready Profile today.

We are here to be your total solutions provider during an emergency commercial disaster so you can do what’s important: taking care of your clients, employees, and other business needs. 

Summer Fire Safety Tips | SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview

6/20/2022 (Permalink)

Warm weather is here! It's time to switch from sweaters to shorts, deep fryers to grills, and indoor parties to backyard barbecues. Just because we're less inclined to switch on the heat does not mean that we shouldn't be vigilant when it comes to protecting ourselves and our property from fire hazards. See below for high-risk areas for fire damage and how to maintain them.

Summer Fire Safety Tips

Fire cannot be avoided when you're preparing a perfectly cooked steak or patty on the grill. From the get-go, you've got inherent risks. Before starting a grill, be sure to check all potential problematic points including the propane tank, the hose, and all connecting points. You can do this while your meat is marinating or while you're trimming your chicken!

When starting a charcoal grill, charcoal should only be soaked with charcoal starter fluid. Avoid using lighter fluid as that can create a burst of heat and flames can get out of control quickly!

Nearly 20% of all grill structure fires occur due to failure to clean the grill before and after use. Give your grill a nice scrape down while it's hot so it's ready to go for next time!

Safety first, safety first, safety first! Fill a bucket with water and set it next to your put before you even build a fire. Avoid throwing leaves, pine cones, pine needs, and paper into a fire pit as they catch fire quickly and can result in dangerous floating embers.

In any emergency situation, always call 9-1-1 before calling SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview. Once a fire has been properly handled by the fire department, give us a call at (504) 468-3046! We're always "Here to Help!"

Commercial Damage? Call the experts at SERVPRO of North Kenner!

6/20/2022 (Permalink)

Flooding and water damage events at any commercial property are often complex with numerous issues that require a knowledgeable and flexible response. Whether we’re 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. 

Here are some reasons why SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview is right for your commercial cleanup. 

1. We're here to help 24 hours a day, seven days a week with water, fire, storm, and viral damages.

2. We’ll inspect the damaged area. Our technicians promptly arrive on-site and inspect the property thoroughly to ensure all sources of damage have been identified.

3. We’ll perform all the work. Because you have a business to operate, our expertly trained technicians will provide the highest level of services.

4. We'll consult with your agent and adjuster after we've stabilized your environment and explain our recommendations for the restoration, mitigation, and cleaning process.

5. We’ll be here throughout that process to ensure your property has been fully restored.

If you're looking for a company to be there every step of the way, call us at (504) 468-3046!

Four Ways To Prevent Water Damage in Your Kenner Home

5/10/2022 (Permalink)

Water damage is one of the most costly disasters your home or business can experience. Check out our suggestions for preventing water damage. 

Be careful where you plant.

Some plants and trees, like weeping willows, have pretty invasive roots. If you’re not careful, they’ll grow right into your sprinkler system, drainage field, pipes, and septic tanks. Plan before you plant to keep roots away from any water lines.

Clean out your gutters.

On a rainy day, a clogged gutter can send water spilling into your home’s foundation, through the roof, or down to your basement. Next time you’re doing some seasonal cleaning, make sure those gutters are clean. If your gutters are too high, be safe, and get a professional to check them.

Avoid drain-clearing chemicals,

Most folks don’t realize chemicals that claim to unclog drains within minutes are eating away at their pipes. If you rely on them a lot, you could be setting yourself up for leaks. Invest in a drain snake, which is an excellent way to remove blocks without damaging pipes.

Never pour grease down your sink.

It doesn’t matter if you flush it with hot or cold water, grease can still cling to your pipes and could even cause some severe damage and blockage. The safest thing to do is pour your grease into an empty can and either let it sit or put it in the refrigerator. Once it hardens, you can toss it in the trash and get rid of it.

We know that water and flooding emergencies can happen any time, so we’re ready 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – including holidays. Contact us at (504) 468-3046.

Where Do I Find a 24/7 Water Extraction Team in Kenner?

5/5/2022 (Permalink)

There is never a good time for your North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview residence to flood or suffer from water damage, but when it happens in the middle of the night, the situation seems even more dire. At first, you may want to focus on stopping the water leak and moving your belongings out of harm’s way, but the sooner you can get a water restoration team to your home, the better it is. Standing water continues to cause water damage to your floors, furniture, and personal property until it is removed, so acting quickly is essential.

Thankfully, in Kenner, water extraction services are a phone call away when you call our SERVPRO office. We answer your needs around the clock and can dispatch our fleet of experts soon after your contact. Even when you think you can handle the water cleanup on your own, there may be hidden damage lurking under cabinets and within walls, and only a team of experts can detect it. Making a call at the right time can help minimize your loss of time and money during an unfortunate incident.

Some of the reasons to consider SERVPRO and our team of experts well beyond our industry certifications include the following-

• Industrial-grade equipment- Our tools and equipment are not only varied but industrial-grade, which translates into a more efficient water extraction and close monitoring of their progress.
• Assistance in filing insurance claims- all of our steps are documented, and we share this information with you to assist in your dealings with insurance.
• Specialized drying solutions- some of your personal property may need specialized drying solutions to remove traces of water damage. We can provide those offsite and preserve things like pictures and documents that are irreplaceable.

SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview stands by your side from the moment you call us at (504) 468-3046. Leave water extraction to us and let your life continue “Like it never even happened.”

Water Intrusion After a Storm | SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview

4/7/2022 (Permalink)

The thunderstorms down south are on another level compared to many areas of the United States. After a thunderstorm, you might be concerned about damage to your home and especially your roof. After a storm, here are some tips for inspecting your roof for water damage so you can get it fixed before the next storm.

Check For Leaks

The obvious way to know if you have roof damage is if there is water leaking into your home. Look along the seams where the wall meets the ceiling, corners of rooms, and in the attic for any kind of moisture or dampness. If you find any, you will know where to make repairs and can help to mitigate to prevent further damage.

Check Your Roof

If you don't see any internal damage, you should try to get up on your roof and check for any missing shingles, cracks, or other damages. Carefully go over each section to find any kind of wind or water damage. Make sure any seals around grates, vents, or windows are intact and have not weathered.

How To Use Your Garden Hose To Check

The most thorough test you can do for your roof to ensure there are no leaks is to test it out by simulating heavy rain conditions. With someone inside watching for leaks, pour water from the garden hose over sections of your roof to look for leaks. You can also do this to make sure your gutters are properly draining. This test will give you a firsthand look at how water is draining off your roof and let you know of any repairs that need to be made.

If you do find any damage to your home or roof, immediately contact your home insurance provider and make sure to document any damage with pictures so that you can get a claim submitted for repair costs. Our team is on standby 24/7 to help mitigate any issues. We also have a phenomenal construction team that can help with roof repairs! 

Cleaning Water-Damaged Carpets in Kenner Office Buildings

3/25/2022 (Permalink)

Whether a leak from a plumbing fixture or a malfunctioning fire suppression system, water damage in your office building can be destructive to installed materials like carpeting. Our SERVPRO team can help with mitigation and restoration solutions. 

Removing Trapped Moisture in Exposed Elements? 

Much of the success to be expected during water damage restoration of Corpus Christi East offices comes from removing water in low-pile carpeting. The less saturated and deteriorated this carpeting becomes, the easier it is to extract the moisture and dry the fibers to continue using this flooring. Some of the tools designed for removing water from carpets include:

• Carpet wands
• Weighted extractors
• Drying mats
• Wet vacuums

Removing the water is often not enough to overcome the damage that burst pipes or flooding can cause exposed flooring. Our carpet cleaning technicians prepare effective cleaning options for glue-down low pile carpeting like hot water extraction. This approach improves the look and feel of carpeting in the damaged space and makes the damage effects "Like it never even happened." 

Pulling Up Carpet and Reinstalling

When drying and extraction are not effective for restoring installed carpeting throughout the office, we lean on our general contractor license to provide controlled demolition solutions. Carpet can be pulled up from the tack strips and discarded, leaving a clean space for new flooring to be installed to the property management's wishes. 

Water damage in an office space can impact many structural elements and contents. The fast response of our SERVPRO of N. Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview ensures that our mitigation efforts begin as soon as possible. It is our business to get you back in business - and that starts with a phone call to (504) 468-3046

If Disaster Strikes Your Kenner Home Will You Be READY?

2/2/2022 (Permalink)

Preparation Is Key It is important to prepare before a disaster occurs. Consider the following steps to help you better prepare for an emergency situation. 

1. Sign up for local alerts and warnings, download apps, and/or check access for wireless emergency alerts.
2. Develop and test emergency communication plans.
3. Assemble or update emergency supplies. 
4. Learn about local hazards and conduct a drill to practice emergency response actions.
5. Participate in a preparedness discussion, training, or class. 
6. Collect and safeguard critical documents.
7. Plan with neighbors to help each other and share resources.
8. Document property and obtain appropriate insurance for relevant hazards.
9. Make property improvements to reduce potential injury and property damage.
10. Hold a scenario-based continuity of operations tabletop exercise for your organization.

Emergencies can happen anytime to anyone. Take action now to protect yourself and your property. After the emergency call, SERVPRO of N. Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview to help with water, fire, mold, and storm cleanup and restoration. 

How To Stay Safe While Using Fire Pits | SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview

1/31/2022 (Permalink)

Fire pits are a great way to bring friends, family, and kids together. Smores, music, and a good time are great during any season. As much fun as they are, fire pits can turn south quickly. Read our tips below to stay safe. 

1. Place your fire pit no less than 10 feet away from any structures or materials that can catch fire easily. These can include sheds, trees, brush, powerlines, and fences.
2. Make sure you have plenty of space around the fire pit so no one is sitting too close.
3. Don’t use flammable fluids to light or relight fires.
4. To start the fire, use a lighter to ignite crumpled pieces of paper covered with small sticks. Then, add larger sticks and a log or two to keep it burning. 
5. Burn only dry material. Damp material will create excess smoke. 
6. Use a fire pit screen on top to help prevent large amber from leaving the controlled area. 
7. Don’t wear flammable clothing or any loose-fitting clothing.
8. Never leave the fire unattended, and keep pets and children far away from the fire. Also, be sure to check the wind direction before lighting a fire.
9. Keep a fire extinguisher, garden hose, or bucket of water nearby.
10. As the fire dies down, use a shovel and spread out the ashes to allow them to cool down. Then slowly pour water over those ashes and watch them closely to be sure that no burning embers remain or reignite. 

If you ever need us due to a fire pit incident or something else, please call SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview.

How SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview Can Help During The Pandemic

1/21/2022 (Permalink)

If the past two years have taught us anything, it’s the need to be clean. While wearing masks and keeping our hands clean help us personally, what about all the surfaces we encounter every day?

With many businesses operating as normal you want to be able to promise your team and your customers that your business is safe. This may not be an easy task. People are reluctant to gather and enter places that are not on the necessity list.

SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview is going the extra mile to make sure you get the best cleaning possible to ensure a safer place of business for everyone. It is understandable people will be leery, but we have to start somewhere.

From office buildings to nursing homes, SERVPRO of  North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview will design a cleaning program suited specifically for you. Not everyone’s needs will be the same, nor should they be.

What is Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned?

Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned is our new defensive pathogen cleaning program. It goes way beyond standard janitorial cleaning practices. This is proactive viral pathogen cleaning. We have set up a new cleaning program, developed to serve all of our customer’s needs and businesses. Starting with our very own Three Cs Program. The Three Cs programs help make sure you get the cleaning service that is designed just for you. It is a program you can trust to get the most professional and deep clean available.

Consult:

SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview will take a look at your business, ask you questions about what you do and what your needs are, and then design a cleaning regime that will be unique to you and the needs agreed upon by both parties.

Clean:

Our team will arrive with all the products and tools needed for the clean design for your business. You can expect an expert deep clean is initiated using our proprietary EPA-Approved Hospital-Grade cleaning solutions and always adhering to the leading level of cleaning and decontamination standards that have been set by the CDC.

Certify:

When the team has finished cleaning and inspected everything, they mark it with the shield of approval by posting The Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned shield in the front window.

Contact SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview if you need help getting your business back on track and open to the public. We are available for 24-hour emergency services and work with residential and commercial buildings.

4 Steps To Prevent Water Damage While You're Away

1/3/2022 (Permalink)

Depending on the season, your home may be at a heightened risk of a leak during your vacation. There are a few simple steps you can take to prepare your home in Kenner, LA. You don't want to return to find your home flooded as a result of a broken pipe or leaky appliance and have to make water pipe repair your top priority. Here are four steps you should take before you depart to make sure your home will stay dry for the duration of your vacation.

1. Shut off the main water valve. Whether you are leaving overnight or on a longer excursion, turning off the flow of water to your home is the easiest way to make sure major water damage does not occur. 

2. Turn off appliance supply valves. Prevent appliances from leaking by shutting off the flow of water. Many appliance leaks are caused by hose failures, and this reduces or eliminates the amount of water available to leak.

3. Check the sump pump. Test the sump pump system in your basement before you leave on vacation in case heavy rain occurs while you are away.

4. Clean the gutters. You should also make sure your gutters are clear to prevent water from pooling near your foundation or working its way up under shingles and causing leaks.

If you do experience a flood while you are away, our team of experts is on standby to help!

Mold Damage in the Kenner Area?

12/16/2021 (Permalink)

Do you have a mold situation in the Kenner, Harahan, or Lakeview area?

Mold can become an issue in as little as forty-eight hours under the right conditions. Given the recent busy hurricane season we have had, there is a chance you might be suffering from mold damage. SERVPRO^®  North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview knows that our fast response time can lessen the mold damage, minimize the potential for the mold to spread, and reduce the cost of remediation. Here is some information from our website about mold:

Understanding Mold

• Mold is present almost everywhere, indoors and outdoors
• Mold spores are microscopic and float along in the air, and may enter your home through windows, doors, or air conditioning and heating systems or even hitch a ride indoors on your clothing or a pet
• Mold spores thrive on moisture
• Mold spores can quickly grow into colonies when exposed to water 
• Mold may produce health effects
• Before mold remediation can begin, any sources of water or moisture must be addressed, or the mold may return
• Mold often produces a strong, musty odor and can lead you to possible mold problem areas
• Even higher-than-normal indoor humidity can support mold growth
• Keep indoor humidity below forty-five percent

Call Us Today!

Our mitigation team is on call 24-hours a day to respond to mold damage emergencies in the greater New Orleans area. Call us today at (504) 468-3046. We’ll restore your mold damage, “Like it never even happened.”

Have You Cleaned Your Businesses Airducts Lately?

12/14/2021 (Permalink)

Air duct cleaning is an important cleaning service for homeowners. Air duct cleaning means having all your duct systems, including the supply, intake, and return vents cleaned using professional air duct cleaning equipment. In addition, air duct cleaning may also include cleaning the registers, grilles, fans, the HVAC unit, and cleaning the furnace if you have one.

If not properly installed, maintained, and operated, these components may become contaminated with particles of dust, pollen, or other debris. 

Ventilation systems are often the biggest culprit in poor indoor air quality. Make it a priority to inspect the ductwork of your business.

If your HVAC has been operating for some time without attention, it could be circulating one or more of the following:

• Dust
• Pollen
• Odors
• Dirt and debris

The benefits of servicing your HVAC unit include:

• Helps to restore peak energy efficiency.
• It May help to eliminate offensive odors.
• Helps reduce the potential for mold growth.

For more information on HVAC and air duct cleaning, call us today, (504) 468-3046.

How Local Can a National Company Be?

12/6/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview is based right in Kenner, Louisiana. Our warehouse is centrally located in Kenner, which surrounds Metairie, Jefferson, River Ridge, and New Orleans. We recently moved to a new location in Kenner because we were expanding so much we needed more room! Our new warehouse is triple the size to house all of our equipment, office staff, and technicians. 

Because we are centrally located we are familiar with the area and the types of homes and businesses that surround us. The types of homes and businesses drastically differ when you start moving from Kenner to New Orleans. With the older homes in New Orleans, there are a lot more issues we may run into. Such as asbestos, antique parts of the home we need to take extra care of, and the smaller space to work with. Our location also gives us quick access to the major highways and roads to travel effectively throughout Jefferson and the Greater New Orleans Area.

SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview has helped thousands of Mom and Pop Shops, homeowners, renters, and large corporations get back on their feet post-fire, water, storm, or mold damages. 

If you ever experience any type of man-made or natural disaster do not hesitate to call us. We are available 24/7 to offer any help. We also offer COVID-19 cleanings through our CERTIFIED: SERVPRO Cleaned program. We are always able to squeeze you in if you are in an emergency situation. We understand how frustrating it is when you need help immediately and the next available appointment isn’t until a week out.   

Call us in the morning, afternoon, or evening, seven days a week. 

How To Clean Build-Up In Your Kenner Home's Gutters After a Storm

11/24/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview knows that we get our fair share of sunny days throughout the year, however, it also brings the occasional rainstorm. Our rainstorms are often accompanied by heavy wind and very strong rain. By dumping a high volume of water in a relatively short amount of time, it’s important to take precautionary measures to prevent building that can affect your drain pipes.
 
One measure you can take is cleaning out your home’s gutters and storm drains after a storm hits, and you can do it in three easy steps:
 
First, start by scooping out debris. Find a ladder and securely place it against your home so you are able to reach the gutters comfortably. Start at the end closest to the drain outlet and gradually work your way to the other end, removing loose debris as you go.
 
Second, use a hose to spray a steady stream of water through the gutters towards the drain outlet. This will help remove any stubborn dirt and debris that may still be holding on from when you were scooping.
 
Third, be sure to check your drain pipes for any blockage. In some instances, rainstorms can force material into the pipes, causing potentially severe damage. A good way to detect if your drain pipes are blocked is if you see a trickle of water rather than a flow coming from them. If this is the case, try using a hose at the top of the gutter and spray directly into the outlet to help clear any congestion.
 
Following these steps will help prevent your gutters and storm drains from taking on damage from blockage and build-up. If you experience any major damage like indoor flooding give SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview a call at (504) 468-3046 and our experts will be there to help you resolve and repair the issue!

My Business Is Expiercing a Loss, Now What?

11/18/2021 (Permalink)

Flooding and water damage events at any commercial property are often complex with numerous issues that require a knowledgeable and flexible response. Whether we’re 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. 

Here are some reasons why SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview is right for your commercial cleanup. 

1. We're here to help 24 hours a day, seven days a week with water, fire, storm, and viral damages.

2. We’ll inspect the damaged area. Our technicians promptly arrive on-site and inspect the property thoroughly to ensure all sources of damage have been identified.

3. We’ll perform all the work. Because you have a business to operate, our expertly trained technicians will provide the highest level of services.

4. We'll consult with your agent and adjuster after we've stabilized your environment and explain our recommendations for the restoration, mitigation, and cleaning process.

5. We’ll be here throughout that process to ensure your property has been fully restored.

If you're looking for a company to be there every step of the way, call us at (504) 468-3046!

SERVPRO Is Ready To Restore Your Kenner Home 24/7

11/15/2021 (Permalink)

WHY SERVPRO is a Relievable Service Provider in Fire Damage Restoration in Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview

If you are wondering WHY SERVPRO is the ideal place to get help after a fire damage experience, then we have the fact for you. Restoring your home after fire damage can certainly be a daunting task. For that reason, the services of our experts come in handy towards ensuring that your property is in better shape after the disaster. To ensure that you enjoy the best service, we have an able team of highly skilled and experienced technicians. Besides, our technicians are equipped with the latest equipment to enable them to complete the restoration process impeccably. We strive to return your Kenner property to its preloss condition.

At SERVPRO, we believe no fire damage event in Kenner is too big or too small, so we give each incident the seriousness it deserves. That has seen us successfully restore numerous properties that have experienced fire damage. Our capacity as one of the leading service providers can be attributed to our excellent service delivery. Our professionals are always ready to provide solutions to each problem. Moreover, our technicians possess the necessary skills that help us to provide satisfactory restoration services – which is made possible by the regular training we attend to ensure our service delivery is in line with the latest trends.

Being a revered restoration company, SERVPRO adheres to the recommended restoration practices to keep our service delivery strictly professional. Our services are readily available round the clock, and this is possible courtesy of our 24-hour services. Also, our services are available to both commercial and residential properties. We have a large team and enough equipment to deliver the best services irrespective of the disaster size.

SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview is no doubt the best bet when it comes to restoring your property after it experiences water, fire, mold, or flood damage. Contact us at (504) 468-3046 at any time of the day and have the problem fixed.

How To Create An Effective Fire Escape Plan

10/25/2021 (Permalink)

We often think that disasters won't happen to us, even though disasters can happen to anyone! We will neglect planning because we have convinced ourselves we are safe from disaster. If this sounds like you, you are not alone. Ensuring your family has a plan reduces the risk of injury and death. If you need help coming up with a plan, contact your local fire department or fire remediation company. 

A fire escape plan is a crucial part of family safety. Follow the steps above to create and practice your ideal plan.

1. Multiple Exits 

You never know where a fire will start or how it will spread. If you only have two exits from your home, you up the chances you will become trapped.

An effective escape plan requires a minimum of two exits PER room. You do not have to get overly creative here. A window and a door are good escape routes; just make sure that every space in the home has a minimum of two ways out, including hallways.

2. Escape Routes Must Remain Clear

As you design your escape routes, remember the paths need to remain clear. Do not place bookshelves in front of windows or couches in the direct line to the front door.

3. Communication

When you come up with an escape plan, please do not shy away from talking about it. Quiz your kids on the routes out of their rooms and the house. Ask your spouse to explain to your children how to make quick choices during a fire. By having conversations, even repetitive ones, you ensure your escape strategy remains a priority in the minds of your family.

4. Practice, Practice, Practice! 

Similarly, physical practice is crucial to developing muscle memory. In a genuine emergency, your brain can freeze, wasting the few precious moments you have to escape a fire. By practicing at least once per month, you ensure your family knows how to get out of the house.

Fire Drill Tips For Your Employees

10/7/2021 (Permalink)

Most companies require yearly fire drills in order to ensure safety and follow fire department guidelines. Many employees and managers dislike fire drills due to the interruption during the day. However, these drills could save lives at some point. 

Here are some tips to follow to help with fire drill seriousness. 

Always take them seriously. Leading by example is a great way to get employees on board. Also having drills without warning will allow for employees to take them more seriously. 

Prepare your team ahead of time. Before there ever is an actual drill, make sure employees know what the fire plan is. Especially if you work in a high-rise building, making sure employees know where exits and emergency starewells are is important. 

For employees that could be dealing with customers during a fire drill, provide them with a few bullet points they can use during their conversation. For example, due to a local emergency, the call must be disconnected and we will return your call once we are back.

If your business experiences a fire, we have the resources in order to mitigate both fire-damaged items and smoke-damaged items. We can get your employees back into the office in no time. 

Funky Smells In Your Home After Ida?

9/20/2021 (Permalink)

The water damage from Hurricane Ida in your North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview home often comes with odors and mold growth that can be hard to find. If you suspect you have mold but don't see any growth, we recommend finding an industrial hygienist who can find out what mold may or may not be in your home. Other measures you can take to help with the funk are below:

Air It Out

Open all doors and windows to allow air to circulate in your residence.  This should help dissipate any lingering smells that remain and will also facilitate the drying of the affected areas. 

Dry the Wet Areas 

You may install dehumidifiers to speed up the drying process.  Removing moisture from porous and absorbent surfaces such as carpet and upholstery can greatly reduce the chance of foul aromas remaining after the flood and can mitigate the appearance of mold. 

Deodorize Your Home 

There are natural methods that you can utilize to expedite the deodorizing process in your house.  Baking soda sprinkled into carpets or other absorbent surfaces can be vacuumed up, greatly with getting rid of foul odors.  On less porous surfaces, vinegar applied liberally can aid in combating persistent smells. 

Keep an Eye Out for Mold 

As with any area that has had prolonged exposure to moisture, mold growth can be a threat that, if not addressed immediately can become a huge problem.  It is imperative that proper steps are taken to ensure that mold and spores do not have the opportunity to spread in your home. 

Sewage

Sewage loss can lead to your home being contaminated by sewage contents when floodwater finds its way past your threshold.  This can leave behind an overpowering smell even after the moisture has been removed due to the bacteria in the water. These horrendous smells often cannot be removed by household cleaners and require the services of a professional flood restoration company. 

Eliminating odors can be a tricky thing, so give us a call at (504) 468-3046 and leave the restoration to us!

How Your Dryer Can Cause a Fire In Your Kenner Home

9/13/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO^® of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview responds to fire damage emergencies throughout the year in the Greater New Orleans Area. Even small, contained dryer or washing machine fires can cause lots of smoke and soot damage to the rest of the house. Here are some clothes dryer fire statistics from the US Fire Administration:

• 2,900 home clothes dryer fires are reported each year and cause an estimated 5 deaths, 100 injuries, and $35 million in property loss.
• Failure to clean the dryer (34 percent) is the leading cause of home clothes dryer fires.
• More home clothes dryer fires occur in the fall and winter months, peaking in January.

How to prevent a dryer fire?

• Keep your ventilation system clear.
• Empty your lint screen EACH time you do laundry. 
• Hang dry any clothing materials that may have substances like gas or oil on them.
• Never run the dryer if you aren't going to be home.
• Inspect the venting system behind the dryer to ensure it is not damaged or restricted.
• Put a covering on outside wall dampers to keep out rain and dirt.
• Make sure the outdoor vent covering opens when the dryer is on.
• Replace coiled-wire foil or plastic venting with a rigid, non-ribbed metal duct.

SERVPRO^® of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview has a team of highly trained technicians on-call 24-hours a day to respond to fire damage emergencies in Kenner and the GNO area. Call us today at (504) 468-3046. We’ll restore your fire damage, “Like it never even happened.”

Using a Generator? Follow These Tips!

9/2/2021 (Permalink)

Between hurricane Ida and the active hurricane season Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview has, portable generator are a must. Many people turn to a portable generator for a temporary solution without knowing the risks.

Check out our best safety tips here:

• Generators should be used in well-ventilated locations outside at least 5 feet away from all doors, windows, and vent openings. Measure the 5-foot distance from the generator exhaust system to the building.
• Never use a generator in an attached garage, even with the door open.
• Place generators so that exhaust fumes can’t enter the home through windows, doors or other openings in the building. The exhaust must be directed away from the building.
• Make sure to install carbon monoxide (CO) alarms in your home. 
• Turn off generators and let them cool down before refueling. Never refuel a generator while it is hot.
• Store fuel for the generator in a container that is intended for the purpose and is correctly labeled as such. Store the containers outside of living areas.
• When plugging in appliances, make sure they are plugged directly into the generator or a heavy-duty outdoor-rated extension cord. The cords should be checked for cuts, tears and that the plug has all three prongs, especially a grounding pin.

For any storm or fire-related damages, we are a locally owned and operated company ready to help our local residents. Please do not hesitate to reach out. 

Business Impacted by Hurricane Ida? Here's What To Do.

8/30/2021 (Permalink)

Most business owners in our areas are aware of basic steps that should be taken before a hurricane, such as maintaining a preparedness plan, backing up computer files, and keeping a store of emergency materials. Some even develop plans for contacting employees. To keep the business flow as continuous as possible, managers need to know what to do just after the storm. By following the steps below, you can return to normal operations in no time.

1. Contact Your Insurance Provider

Begin the claim filing process for any major damages as soon as possible. More details on the damages later, but the sooner you start, the better.

2. Wear Safety Gear

It is important to take the proper safety precautions if you are going to visit your property post-hurricane.

3. Document the Damage

As you assess the scope of the damage, remember to take pictures of any damage you see and to make detailed notes for your insurance claim and company records. *The photos you took before the storm will come in handy now!*

4. Salvage What You Can

Attempt to remove any debris that you can. Remember, buildings can be structurally unsafe so it is wise to only do as much as you know won't cause further damage to yourself or the property.

5. Find the Right Professional Help

Our Flood damage restoration experts know how to tackle jobs of all sizes and get your business back in shape quickly. We can guide you through the entire restoration process and have proven experience helping businesses recover after hurricane flood damage. We make it "Like it never even happened."

In the event you need to crowdsource to pay for any damages outside of insurance coverage, here are some ideas!

• State and federal aid
• Disaster relief organizations
• Local resources
• Crowdsourcing
• Bank loans
• Private funding

Can Hardwood Floors Be Restored After North Kenner Water Damage?

8/25/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO Delivers All Types of Wet Flooring Mitigation and Remediation Options

When your beautiful hardwood floors flood after a plumbing leak, appliance malfunction, or storm event in North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview, you might fear that tear-out and replacement is the only solution. Our Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)-trained managers and technicians have learned many strategies to remove water and dry the hardwood carefully, often resulting in a return to the previous condition over the whole or most of the floor.

What Procedures Do Professional Water Restorers Follow with Wet Hardwood?

Genuine hardwood flooring is more resilient than you might think. Its natural resistance to moisture makes it a great type of flooring to be able to be salvaged.

Our North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview SERVPRO crews will:

• Assess for hazards
• Adjust the conditions to proceed safely
• Remove standing water with pumps and extractors, assisted by squeegees.
• Use negative pressure moisture suction methods such as floor mats to pull water from several layers.
• Consider removing some strips or planks to gain access for water removal and drying.
• Use moisture detectors and meters (both in the damaged area and in an affected space) to determine the damage’s extent and help set drying goals.
• Devise and implement a drying plan

We understand how stressful it is to have your home have water damage. Have the confidence that SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview can return your hardwood floors and home to its original condition. Call us at (504) 468-3046 any time of the day or night.

Your Local Storm Pros!

8/23/2021 (Permalink)

Our SERVPRO® of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview Rapid Response Team Can Help You With Storm Damage In Your Property

Even though storm season is wrapping up rather quickly, a nearby road overflow can cause significant issues in the ground levels of your property. Heavy rainfall results in sewer systems backing up and overflowing with contaminated Black Water. Due to the potentially harmful effects of Black Water, it is essential to hire a professional, qualified technician to help repair and restore your property safely. Indeed, many of your possessions can be salvaged by using professional cleaning equipment promptly.

Where there is Flood Damage in SERVPRO® of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview homes, the likelihood of contaminants being spread around the home is high. In the circumstances, it is not uncommon for our technicians to wear Hazmat suits to protect themselves from pathogens during the cleanup operation. We may also have to remove sections of drywall to clean in and behind walls, floors, and fittings. Left behind debris is not only odorous but has the potential to be harmful if not dealt with thoroughly.

For owners who find themselves in this position, it is only natural to immediately assume the worst, especially where personal possessions are concerned. Here at SERVPRO®of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview we always work with a restore over replace mentality. Unlike other providers, our services are geared toward salvaging as much as possible. We enable our technicians to achieve this by providing them with state-of-the-art cleaning equipment and technology.

We can assess items immediately on-site to decide which possessions are salvageable and which need disposal. Generally speaking, porous materials absorb black water making them exceptionally difficult to clean; this could include your carpets or curtains. However, where they are valuable fabrics, we can send them to a specialized facility for mechanical cleaning using Esporta washing machines. This equipment is expensive because they are advanced. However, SERVPRO®of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview provides technicians with everything they need to restore items rather than replace them.

Floods are considerable emergencies which is why SERVPRO® of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview's training involves a rapid-response unit as well as a 24-hour emergency call line. Our skilled specialists are local to the area and can reach you fast to help mitigate loss and reduce the risk of permanent damage.

In an emergency, contact SERVPRO® of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview at (504) 468-3046 for immediate assistance.

3 Ways to Avoid Cigarette Fires in Your North Kenner Home

8/20/2021 (Permalink)

Cigarettes are a common cause of fire even though these fires are easily preventable. Here are three ways to prevent a cigarette fire.

1. Smoke outside. Most cigarette fires start when a smoker falls asleep. Bedrooms and couches are the most common places for cigarette fires to break out. Keep in mind that the same risks apply to smoking on a screened-in porch or a deck with furniture. It is best to smoke away from the house in an outdoor chair. You may be less likely to get comfortable enough to fall asleep outside with a lit cigarette.

2. Use stable, enclosed ashtrays. An ashtray fire is a common type of cigarette fire. This type of blaze can occur if a pet knocks over an ashtray that contains smoldering butts or if burning butts get blown out of the ashtray onto combustible materials outdoors. Choose an ashtray that is hard to knock over, and that is enclosed.

3. Completely extinguish cigarettes. If you do not put out the burning end of a cigarette, you will greatly increase a fire risk inside or outside of your home. Take an extra moment to make sure that your cigarette is completely extinguished before leaving the area. Some ashtrays feature sand or other materials that can help to ensure that the ends of cigarettes are no longer burning. This is the most important step in preventing fires whether you choose to smoke indoors or outdoors.

These are three simple and effective ways to prevent fires caused by cigarettes in or around your home. If a cigarette fire does break out, and your home sustains damage, contact North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview's premier fire damage, experts! 

Why Do Kenner Residents Trust SERVPRO for Mold Remediation of Their Homes?

8/10/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO is the Industry Leader When It Comes to Safe and Effective Mold Remediation in North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview

Effective mold remediation of your North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview home involves a protocol that trained professionals develop. Our experts follow the proper safety protocols during the restoration process.

SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeviewfollows the guidelines set forth by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and IICRC (Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification) as we complete the mold remediation process. Our goal is to ensure that the mold damage is mitigated as fast as possible without spreading it to unaffected areas during mold inspections, remediations, and removal.

To help prevent mold from returning always correct conditions causing mold growth (e.g., water leaks, condensation, infiltration, or flooding) to prevent mold growth.

Inside your home, you can control mold growth by:

• Controlling humidity levels;
• Promptly fixing leaky roofs, windows, and pipes;
• Thoroughly cleaning and drying after flooding;
• Ventilating shower, laundry, and cooking areas.

Should you discover mold on your property, call SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview at (504) 468-3046; we are available 24/7 to help you.

Eliminating Moisture Avoids Mold After a Flood

7/21/2021 (Permalink)

El Paso water damage can take your home by storm, let SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview help. 

North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview can experience storms and floods throughout the year. Local residents rely on SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview to be responsive to remove floodwater, debris, and any damaged materials from your property.

SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview has been on-site for many man-made and nature-made floods. We constantly have equipment ready to be able to respond to these types of emergencies. We know just how damaging flood water can be to your home, your home’s contents, and that is why we have a rapid response team. 

Removing Moisture

orth Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview has conditions that allow for mold growth when there is moisture present. SERVPRO removes damaged material along with any standing water present. There are a few categories of water, and SERVPRO knows how to deal with all of them. Some materials retain more water than others or the area is harder to reach. We are able to check on moisture levels with high-tech equipment that we have to ensure complete dryness. Our equipment includes thermal imaging cameras which can show what areas are still holding moisture even if they appear to be dry.

Call SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview (504) 468-3046 for 24/7 service. We proudly serve West El Paso and the surrounding areas. We're Faster To Any Size Disaster.

Can My Hotel Carpets Be Restored After a Pipe Burst?

7/7/2021 (Permalink)

Don't let water damage close your hotel. SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview has the know-how to quickly remediate the damage.

SERVPRO Can Efficiently Remove Water from Your Kenner Hotel

Being next to the airport, Kenner is home to many hotels providing luxurious rooms to travelers and those on vacation. If water damage from burst pipes impacts your hotel carpets, you need water mitigation quickly. You want as little as possible disruption to your guests coming in and out of the hotel. The last thing you want is guests writing bad reviews because of water issues. 

How Do You Restore Carpeting After Water Damage? 

More than just your carpets get impacted by water intrusion in your hotel. Hallways, staircases, and wooden structures such as the service desk can be damaged. Water restoration in Kenner involving carpets begins with the right water extraction process. The proper extraction tools can remove water faster than drying alone. SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview has trained water restoration technicians (WRT) who precisely know what is needed to restore your carpets.  

Stationary Extraction Tools  

While moving extraction tools help certain types of materials, they are not always the best thing for plush carpets. Stationary extraction methods involve using the technician's weight to apply downward pressure and push the water to the surface. The water then gets pulled through a vacuum system attached to the device. Our largest stationary units can cover 200 square inches at one time. Other extraction methods our WRT techs can use include: 

• Portable or truck-mounted units
• Carpet wands
• Self-propelled extraction tools 

Once the water gets extracted from your carpet and padding, the drying process begins. We use industrial-strength air movers and dehumidifiers in the correct ratio for optimum drying power. Our teams work quickly and efficiently to get the job done. You want to get back to business as soon as possible, and we want that too. 

For any commercial water damage needs, SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview is here with a team of trained professionals; We're Faster To Any Size Disaster. Contact SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview at (504) 468-3046 for expert water restoration service. 

Leaving Your Hotel "Like it never even happened." 

Quick Tips for Storm Safety Anywhere You Go | SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview

6/24/2021 (Permalink)

Even in the winter in Louisiana, the weather is warm so it is a great time to enjoy the great outdoors. But when sudden storms pop up, staying safe is of paramount importance. Thunderstorms may come and go quickly, but while they are in the area, they can cause a concerning amount of damage.

While the safest place to be during a storm is at home, if a sudden storm pops up when you are away, here are some practical tips for safety.

Practical Tips for Staying Safe From Sudden Storms

Know your options for shelter. When you are made aware of a severe weather scenario and are safe at home, remaining there is the best thing you can do so you can wait out the storm. However, this is a luxury that will not always be present. If you are caught out in a storm, you can shelter in your car as long as you can pull over safely and cut off your engine.

Practice electrical safety. A lightning strike can hurt a structure in many ways, but the most common way is via a power surge. As the lightning travels through the home’s electrical system, the wires will become overwhelmed with charge and transfer that to anything plugged into an outlet. If you can, go through the area you are in and unplug everything before a storm. In general, it is best to also have surge protectors throughout your home and office.

Avoid direct contact with concrete. Concrete structures are so sturdy in part because of how they are built. As concrete is poured around the metal, it creates a great structure—but also causes concern if there is lightning nearby. The metal in concrete can disperse electricity if the building is struck by lightning, so avoid touching these surfaces directly if possible.

Stay indoors for at least 30 minutes. If you are out enjoying the day when a storm rolls in, make sure you are not rushing back out too soon and putting yourself in danger. Lightning strikes can travel tremendous distances, causing officials to urge people to stay inside for at least half an hour after the last clap of thunder.

If your home sustains damage due to a storm, you can count on us to help. Contact us at any hour to learn more about our storm restoration process.

When is it Safe for Employees to Return to Work After a Flood?

6/21/2021 (Permalink)

It's natural to want to return to work as soon as possible after your business suffers from a costly incident, such as a "black water" flood. After all, you have this big expense to pay off and you're losing money just by not being at the office. No matter how eager you are, you still have to consider your employees' personal safety. Keep the following safety considerations in mind before you send your employees back to your North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview offices. 

1. Sweep Up Any Physical Debris. The physical damages should be the first task you address during flood cleanup. Strong floodwaters can introduce harmful objects into the office, such as stray nails and glass shards. Make sure to sweep the office floors thoroughly to ensure every hidden danger is taken care of. As a business owner, your employees' personal safety should be your number one priority. Taking the time and effort to thoroughly clean and disinfect your office building following a black waterflood is a non-negotiable task for you. Contact flood remediation experts for assistance during the cleanup process. 

2. Clear Out the Flood Water. Both black and gray water floods pose major safety concerns for your employees. Blackwater is characterized by the presence of harmful biohazards, such as human/animal fecal matter, raw sewage, and dangerous chemicals. You have to make sure you clear out all of the contaminated floodwaters and thoroughly disinfect every exposed surface before you allow your employees to return to the office. 
 

3.Check the Air Quality. It's very possible that the biohazards introduced with the floodwater are now in the air. Make sure to set up fans and other air filtration devices throughout your building to help eliminate harmful agents. As an additional safety measure, you may want to consider keeping these filtration devices running even after your employees come back. 

If your business is experiencing a flood, call the professionals at SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview today!

Maintaining Commercial Carpets in Your N. Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview Business

6/15/2021 (Permalink)

Although most commercial carpets are made for durability, dirt and debris will still build up over time in them because of all the foot traffic. Maintaining regular cleaning will be beneficial to your carpet because once a carpet gets too soiled, it may never be restored to its original appearance. 

Preventative maintenance actions include: 

• Regular vacuuming
• Spot removal
• Pilating the carpet to prevent matting
• Moving furniture to change traffic patterns
• Using walk-off mats to limit the amount of soil tracked onto the carpet

Even when you follow preventive maintenance actions, carpets will still have dirt trapped below the surface that you cannot see with the eye, especially in dark carpets. Carpets act as a filter trapping gasses, hair, dirt, and dust. Did you know that 79% of the soil in carpets is dry soil? To reduce that percentage, you should get your company's carpet professionally cleaned once a year. Protect your company's investment by having it cleaned by SERVPRO of N. Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview!

Because each carpet is different, we offer a number of options to keep your carpet and upholstery brand new. Our cleaning methods include:

• Bonnet Cleaning: A less aggressive method for short piled carpets.
• Hot Water Extraction: A deeper cleaning method for all carpet types.
• Deluxe Precondition and Rinse: Helps restore deeply soiled areas.
• Showcase Premier Cleaning: The most thorough cleaning method in the industry.
• Dry Cleaning: When color-fastness is an issue.

For a cleaning from SERVPRO® of N. Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview that is backed by state-of-the-art equipment and technicians trained to the highest standards, call us today to schedule an appointment. 

Don't Fall Victim to Fire Damage | SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview

6/9/2021 (Permalink)

"A person who fails to plan, plans to fail."

Even when taking safety precautions, you can fall victim to a house fire at a moment's notice. In order to be prepared for a devastating event such as a house fire, it is important to have a plan in place and make sure all family members know what to do during a fire.

A fire damage cleanup plan for your North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview home should include:

• Install the right number of smoke alarms. Test them once a month and replace the batteries at least once a year.
• Teach children what smoke alarms sound like and what to do when they hear one.
• Ensure that all household members know two ways to escape from every room of your home and know the family meeting spot outside of your home.
• Establish a family emergency communications plan and ensure that all household members know who to contact if they cannot find one another.
• Practice escaping from your home at least twice a year.
• Make sure everyone knows how to call 9-1-1.
• Teach household members to STOP, DROP and ROLL if their clothes should catch on fire.
• Plans for where you and your family will stay after a fire.
• The details of your insurance company.
• A file of important information about your family and pets, including medical needs.
• Emergency contact details such as your doctor, vet, and a fire damage cleanup company.

Never enter your home until you have clearance from the fire department. Many homes are not structurally sound after a fire. The next step is to call SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview. We can take care of every aspect of fire damage cleanup, from removing soot stains and smells to overseeing redecorating and structural repairs.

If you need a fire damage cleanup company, you can trust, call SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview (504) 468-3046.

Do You Know How to Shut Off the Water?

5/10/2021 (Permalink)

Many workplaces always call on the boss or the maintenance man when something goes wrong. But what if they were out of town, or in a meeting and you need to locate the water shut off? Where do you start?  

SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview can help commercial property managers in planning for water, fire, and storm damage. How? With a free Emergency Response Profile created by the SERVPRO Marketing Department!  

By having a plan of action and including it in your regular training at your office, you can minimize the cost of an unplanned event. Such things could be a busted pipe, a fire, or any other type of disaster man-made or natural disaster.   

Is your business ready for a disaster? Even a simple pipe burst can cause a lot of damage and headaches. A SERVPRO Emergency READY Profile can have the critical information to minimize damages, provide resources for the employees of the company, and provide property details and information. This is a FREE service that we provide to commercial properties. Make an appointment today to get started!  

If the unthinkable happens, call SERVPRO of  North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview! We are available seven days a week 24/7 to help you avoid the cost and hassle of secondary damages. We will help make it "Like it never even happened." 

3 Things You Should Not Do After a Flood

5/4/2021 (Permalink)

When dealing with floodwater, many homeowners are tempted to put themselves or their families at risk in an effort to save their home or their possessions. This is usually not a good idea. These are three things you should not do after a flood. 

1. Don't Stay in Your Home
   After a flood, there is not much you can do to prevent damage by staying. If you have time, you can place sandbags, move possessions to higher ground, board up windows and take other precautions, but once flooding is imminent, it is best to evacuate to a shelter. Attempting to remain in your home puts you at risk of drowning, electrocution, and contact with contaminants in the water. It also puts the emergency workers who will have to assist you if you get in trouble at risk. 
    
2. Don't Rely on Do-It-Yourself Solutions
   You may be able to repair the water damage from a minor flood yourself, but when majorflooding occurs, by the time it is safe to re-enter buildings, the damage is usually too severe for most do-it-yourself attempts to be successful. Have a plan in place to deal with the floodwater. Contact your insurance company. Don't count on being able to obtain equipment, such as generators, protective gear, and pumps, that you would need to attempt to dry out your property yourself. 
    
3. Don't Walk or Drive Through Standing Water
   Downed power lines can electrify standing water, posing an electrocution risk. As little as six inches of water can damage your car and cause traction issues. Flood water poses significant risks to homeowners attempting to salvage their property after a flood. It is best to let your insurance company and restoration professionals take the lead and avoid putting yourself at risk, in most cases. 

Earth Day Tips | SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview

4/22/2021 (Permalink)

Earth day is Aprill 22nd, 2021 and we can all lend a helping hand to be part of a positive change. Climate change has a large impact on many aspects of our lives, including damage to our homes, more expensive home insurance, unbearable outside working conditions, higher electric bills, allergies and health risks, poor water quality, and more! We have listed ways easy ways to become “greener” and help our beautiful planet.  

• Use your diet to help climate change. Try participating in meatless Mondays.  
• Try a foodprint calculator to find out exactly how your meals impact the planet. 
• It’s time to start plogging aka picking up trash while jogging! This is a fun and effective way to get a workout in while cleaning the community. 
• Change your paper bills to online billing. 

• Convince your school district or office building to choose reusable utensils, trays, and dishes in the cafeteria.
• Help protect pollinators by going pesticide-free! We need pollinators to ensure the persistence of our crop yields and ensure healthy sustainable ecosystems now and in the future. 
• Buy organic food to keep your body and the environment free of toxic pesticides 
• Buy local food to reduce the distance from farm to fork. Buy straight from the farm, frequent your local farmers’ market, or join a local food co-op. 
• Use a reusable water bottle to make a big impact on your plastic consumption. 

• Avoid single-use plastic items, and if possible, buy products in glass or paper. Glass products are easily reused, and paper is a much friendlier product to the environment. 
• Donate your old clothes and home goods instead of throwing them out. When you need something, consider buying used items. 
• Always read labels! Use environmentally friendly, non-toxic cleaning products to avoid washing toxic chemicals down the drain! 
• Take a shorter shower and use a water-saving shower head. 
• Save electricity and turn off lights when you leave the room. 

• Use long-lasting light bulbs and flip the light switch off when you leave the room. 
• Bike more. Drive less. 
• Use cloth towels instead of paper towels. 
• Stop idling in your car. 
• Invest in a rainwater collection system. There's so much you can use this non-drinking water for — like cleaning or watering plants. 

• Take the steps instead of the elevator.  
• Use paper, metal, or glass straws instead of plastic straws. 
• Unsubscribe from junk mail. 
• Make your yard creature friendly with bird feeders, birdhouses, and birdbaths.   

Here are SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview, we do everything we can to be environmentally friendly and help save the planet. Let us know how you plan to pledge to be greener this Earth Day and every day!  

Does Your North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview Home Have Leaking Windows?

4/5/2021 (Permalink)

What to Do if There Is a Water Leak Around a Window

The natural elements can wear down the integrity of a home. Over time, the homeowner may notice leakage around a window, which can possibly result in wood rot, mold, and water damage. The longer the leak is left unaddressed, the more the repairs will cost.

Locate the Problem

Even a slow drip can mean that more water is sitting inside of the wall. Once a homeowner notices moisture trickling from a window when it rains, the first step is to carefully look at the wall around the area to find the source of the leak. However, thanks to gravity, appearances can be deceiving; liquid may pool in one place, but that place is not always the leak's origin.

Two common problem areas are the edge and the rubber seal. The gap between the edge and the surrounding wall is usually sealed with caulk. Eventually, the caulk dries out and begins to peel and chip. Like caulk, the rubber seal situated between the panes and frame can ultimately dry out, creating rips in the rubber.

Gauge the Severity of Damage

Depending on the severity of the damage, the window may need to be replaced. A replacement is usually warranted when decaying or softness is found on nearby surfaces. However, even if the surrounding surfaces seem to be structurally sound, the homeowner should not just re-caulk the gaps without getting an expert's opinion on the full extent of the damage.

SERVPRO® of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview Can Help!

A specialist at SERVPRO® of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview can determine whether any ceiling tiles or drywall have sustained damage. After he assesses the situation, the restoration technician will give the homeowner the best remediation option to make the damage disappear. By acting quickly, the homeowner can prevent expensive repairs in the future. SERVPRO® of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview is always ready to help the residents of Kenner and the city's surrounding communities solve their water damage problems.

Why a Dehumidifier Is Great for Your North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview Home

3/25/2021 (Permalink)

When cleaning up water damage, commercial-grade dehumidifiers are excellent for sucking excess moisture from the air, helping to dry out the area and prevent further damage. While extraction of the standing water takes first priority, dehumidification prevents a variety of further problems such as improving air quality and reducing mold growth. If you don’t already have a dehumidifier, here are some benefits of why you should get one.

1. Overly moist air is susceptible to catching a variety of airborne particles, contaminating your air. This could include dust, dead skin cells, and mold spores. Dehumidification reduces the number of particles in the air, making it easier and better for breathing.
2. Reducing moisture and maintain cleaner air is one of the best ways to prevent mold growth in your home. Mold grows by finding a damp, wet environment and then releases spores into the air which spread throughout your home until they find another surface to grow on. One of the reasons we at SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview dehumidify areas that have been affected by water loss is to reduce the chance of mold growth.
3. A less humid environment in your home means clothing will dry faster, pieces of bread and cereals will remain fresh longer without getting stale, and you won’t find signs of rust or corrosion on things like computer equipment, electronics, and tools.
4. A dehumidifier also lowers energy costs because it helps your air conditioner run more efficiently. When the air in your home is more humid, the A/C must do the function of cooling the air and removing moisture, which means it has to work harder. This also causes your A/C to wear out sooner, which means you will need to replace and repair it more often.

Keeping Your N. Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview Office Tidy

3/16/2021 (Permalink)

A clean and neat workspace is essential to not only productivity but also your employees. Being in a pandemic it is very important to set cleaning standards high and stick with them. Keep reading for more clean office benefits below. 

• Dusty surfaces, dirty carpets and stale upholstered office furniture can severely impact air quality over time in an office space. Make sure that you keep a consistent schedule that includes wiping down all hard surfaces, vacuuming carpets and cleaning all upholstered furniture, to keep air quality healthy. 
• Keeping a clean and sanitized office space doesn’t only help air quality, but it will also reduce germs and bacteria from adhering to high touch surfaces. This will ensure that your office staff, and any visitors, have a decreased risk of getting sick. 
• Cleaning floors and reducing clutter in high-traffic areas, will ensure that there are less slips and falls and keep both employees and visitors safe. 
• Among all the other benefits, having a clean, sanitized and tidy workspace simply makes the business appear more professional to both employees and consumers. 

If you think your Kenner, Harahan, or Lakeview office could use a little help in the cleaning department, we got you! SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview specializes in general cleanings, as well as sanitation and disinfection. It is our number one goal to help keep your business in great, safe shape. We’re here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, just give us a call (504) 468-3046.

10 Reasons to Choose SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview

2/2/2021 (Permalink)

When you have a residential loss or a commercial loss, SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview is your best choice to help. We specialize in large and small losses so no matter what we can be there for you, your family, or your company. Below are 10 reasons why we are the best local choice for your needs.

1. 24/7/365: SERVPRO knows disaster doesn't wait. We are available days, evenings, holidays, and weekends.
2. Communication: SERVPRO will keep you and your insurance informed on the status of your project.
3. Reduce Recovery Time: SERVPRO's main goal is to not cause interruption. We will work tirelessly to ensure you are back in your home or office ASAP. 
4. Lower Recovery Cost: SERVPRO will help you save money and works directly with your insurance.
5. Emergency Ready Profile: SERVPRO offers an ERP that can help you plan for disaster before it happens.
6. Full Line of Service: SERVPRO will help to solve your cleanup needs. We offer a variety of services.
7. A Leader in Storm Response: SERVPRO will help when you need it the most. Remember the 24/7/365?
8. Over 50 years of business We've been around for quite some time, so we've seen a few things or two.
9. More than 1,700 locations SERVPRO has the power for those larger jobs.
10. Experience and training in mitigation damages ranging from a single-family home to skyscrapers.

Call the professionals at SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview.

Fire Pit Safety with SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview

2/1/2021 (Permalink)

Fire pits are a great way to bring friends, family, and kids together. Smores, music and a good time are great during any season. As much fun as they are, fire pits can turn south quickly. Read our tips below to stay safe. 

1. Place your fire pit no less than 10 feet away from any structures or materials that can catch fire easily. These can include sheds, trees, brush, powerlines, and fences.
2. Make sure you have plenty of space around the fire pit so no one is sitting too close.
3. Don’t use flammable fluids to light or relight fires.
4. To start the fire, use a lighter to ignite crumpled pieces of paper covered with small sticks. Then, add larger sticks and a log or two to keep it burning. 
5. Burn only dry material. Damp material will create excess smoke. 
6. Use a fire pit screen on top to help prevent large amber from leaving the controlled area. 
7. Don’t wear flammable clothing or any loose-fitting clothing.
8. Never leave the fire unattended, and keep pets and children far away from the fire. Also, be sure to check the wind direction before lighting a fire.
9. Keep a fire extinguisher, garden hose, or bucket of water nearby.
10. As the fire dies down, use a shovel and spread out the ashes to allow them to cool down. Then slowly pour water over those ashes and watch them closely to be sure that no burning embers remain or reignite. 

If you ever need us due to a fire pit incident or something else, please call SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview.

Why Choose SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview for Residential or Commercial Water Damage

1/20/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview knows that one of the risks that local residents deal with is water damage related to storms and disasters. While many of the homes in the area do their best to make sure preventative measures are in place, no precaution is ever foolproof.

Whether the flooding comes from a natural disaster, busted pipe, or leaking washing machine, it is crucial to act fast to prevent significant damage to your home’s structure, your home’s contents, and prevent the start of mold growth.

SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview is a 24/7/365 business. This means that our team of pros are available outside of normal business hours to be there for when you need us. Our technicians get trained in the highest standard of water damage restoration with the best equipment on the market to be able to make your home “Like it never even happened.” 

At SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview water damage mitigation is only a small piece of the puzzle. We also offer fire and mold damage control as well as state of the art cleaning. Our emergency response team is available 24/7 at (504) 468-3046 for any of your home or commercial property needs.

Flooded North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview Home

1/4/2021 (Permalink)

Nobody ever wants to be “that guy” holding pots and pans to catch leaking water, but let’s face it things happen. Luckily a homeowner of a local El Paso home had SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview's number handy!

Your toilet is the last thing you think will cause home water damage. However, just as you age causing your muscles and bones to get weak and brittle so do the components of your toilet that allow it to properly function. While some issues might be a drawn-out refilling process that can affect your monthly water bill, more severe consequences might include overflowing of the reservoir when the float mechanism does not engage.

Overflowing reservoirs might not affect your home but it does often require professional water removal and recovery. Even with noticing the problem shortly after it begins, an instance like this can quickly cover the bathroom floor and affect other rooms as well. Removing water yourself with buckets and mops is simply not enough. Even though you may have removed all of the water, there may be moisture lurking within your floors, carpet and baseboards that you cannot see that’s where SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview can help.

We understand the frustration and importance of reacting quickly to these types of situations. This is why our highly trained technicians, are ready around the clock to quickly and properly restore your home or business using the IICRC drying principles. We use advanced inspection and extraction equipment to detect all of the water and remove it as quickly as possible. Our technicians will observe and document the drying process to ensure your property is dry.

Whether the water damage is caused by plumbing malfunctions, groundwater, falling water, or weather damage SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview is the right professional choice to make in assisting water damages. Give us a call at (504) 468-3046.

Happy Holidays from SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview

12/20/2020 (Permalink)

As the festive season approaches, SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview would like to say thank you for all the support and commitment you have shown to us in the last 12 months.

To those who have used our services, thank you for being a loyal customer. It has been a pleasure serving you and supplying you with any mitigation and restoration needs that your home or business may have needed. 

We are blessed to be working in an industry that is positioned to help so many. We are blessed in being able to provide aid in this COVID world with the Certified: SERVPRO Clean program. We are stronger as a brand because of it!

We consider you as a friend of SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview and extend our warmest wishes for good health and festive cheer. It is people like you that have helped our business get where it is today. We hope you and your family have a magical Holiday Season and a Happy New Year and we look forward to doing business with you next year.

Commercial Vehicle Water Damage

12/15/2020 (Permalink)

After a long day on the road, one of your employees or yourself may leave the sunroof or window open. Depending on what weather is outside there is a chance your North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview business’s commercial vehicle may actually have water damage! Especially in the South, mildew and mold can happen when it's hot and muggy outside and the inside of the commercial vehicle is wet.

SERVPRO of  North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview has dealt with maybe water damage claims inside the home, commercial buildings, and commercial vehicles. We always ensure proper deodorization, drying, and getting rid of staining.

Also, don’t forget we offer COVID-19 cleanings for your commercial vehicle as well. Kill two birds with one stone and call us today at (504) 468-3046 for any water damage or COVID-19 cleanings you may need.

SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview Gift Guide

12/7/2020 (Permalink)

With the holidays rolling around rather quickly, we have created a list of services and items that any friend or family member in your life would love to receive! 

COVID-19 CleaningGive the gift of a sanitized house this holiday season. Our team of professionals will go in and wipe down all high- touch surfaces. This includes but is not limited to, tables, chairs, doorknobs, faucets, counters, and railings. We will then spray with an EPA-registered disinfectant. Not only are you getting a thorough wipe down and spray, but you are also getting the peace of mind of a clean home.

Charity Donation Homelessness, food banks, mentorship programs, and animal shelters are all wonderful causes that rely on the kindness of others. Donating in someone’s name for them is a kind gesture and a gift that keeps on giving. 

Carpet Cleaning Do you know someone who neglects their home or business’s carpet and it could use a thorough cleaning? At SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview we offer a variety of carpet cleanings such as bonnet cleaning, hot water extraction, deluxe precondition and rinse, showcase premier cleaning, and dry cleaning. Help a loved one get their carpet back into shape!

Air duct and HVAC Cleaning Air ducts and HVACs are a neglected area of the home, and some homeowners might not even know they need to be serviced. Cleaning this area helps to restore peak energy efficiency, may help to eliminate offensive odors, and helps reduce the potential for mold growth. Give the gift of cleaner air to breathe and extending the lifetime of their equipment.

Phone Sanitizer Trying to find cleaning products these days is tricky. According to TIME, your phone is actually dirtier than a toilet seat! Making a cleaning kit for them, or buying them a phone sanitizing system is a great gift that can be used for years to come.

Flooding in Kenner, Who Should You Call?

11/25/2020 (Permalink)

Cities all across America experience flooding to some extent. According to the National Weather Service, common sources of floods include: 

• Flash Flooding
• River Flooding
• Storm Surge and Coastal Inundation from Tropical and Non-Tropical Systems
• Burn Scars/Debris Flows
• Ice/Debris Jams
• Snowmelt
• Dry Wash
• Dam Breaks/Levee Failure

Although North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview is not known to experience heavy snow, residents often travel to where it does snow and should be wary of the potential flooding impacts. On the contrary, Louisiana residents do experience large amounts of rainfall, flash flooding, river flooding, and systems. 

After a flood, you should tune in to your local news for updates and pertinent information. Always avoid floodwater and any damage such as fallen trees. Be sure to contact loved ones that might have also been affected by the flood to make sure they are fine.

If your home or business experiences a flood, SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview can assist! We can get your back to your preloss condition in no time. We help make it “Like it never even happened.”

Types of Fire Risks in Your North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview Office

11/18/2020 (Permalink)

Offices across the United States suffer from fires more often than you think. A fire in the workplace is devastating to not only employees but also the business owner. Depending on how large the fire is, if you are not prepared, the likelihood of recovering can lower. Educating your Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview employees on common fire risks and ensuring they follow protocol can help minimize fires.

Damaged Power Cords

Because offices are jampacked with computers, phones, printers, kitchen appliances, and more, over time the electrical system can become overwhelmed. This can cause electrical shock which can result in a spark or fire starting. To avoid this from happening, check on your electrical panels regularly and make sure no wires are corroded. 

Dust

If your office is not regularly being cleaned, dust is accumulating. When dust builds up on wood, metal, and plastic it can become a fire hazard. Items that heat up such as computers, microwaves, and wires should always be kept dust-free.

Combustible Materials

Offices often have many papers, boxes, furnishing, and packaging lying around. All of these items can cause a fire to spread quicker than normal. Although many items are important to the daily functions of the office, try to keep it as tidy and minimal as possible. Fireproof furniture and desks should also be considered for the purposes of limiting what gets damaged and how fast the fire spreads.

Computers

Most offices have one computer per employee. Depending on how many employees you have, those can all be fire hazards. Employees should ensure they are not letting their computers overheat, or leaving laptops on materials that can catch fire if the laptop heats up too much. All employees should shut down their computers daily, and especially on the weekend.

After learning of all the fire hazards present in offices, it is important to have a plan. SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview offers an Emergency Ready Profile which allows for us to start mitigation sooner to get you back into your building quicker. Call us today to get one up!

Advanced Technology and Techniques: Water Damage

11/16/2020 (Permalink)

What sets SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview apart is our advanced technology and techniques that allow us to be pioneers in the restoration industry. The technology and best practices we use allows SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview to get your home or business back to its preloss condition in no time!

When we first get to a job we need to measure the water damage using infrared cameras and moisture detection and measurement devices. The infrared camera allows us to see what the naked eye cannot see. 

Our powerful extraction equipment speeds the drying process by removing the water from your home or business. SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview uses both Truck-mounted and portable extraction units to perform efficient water removal.

Our drying equipment includes Industrial-grade dehumidifiers that help prevent secondary water damage like swelling and warping of floors, walls, and furniture and High-speed air movers create airflow across walls, carpets, pads, and furniture, which accelerates the evaporation of moisture.

Our professionals will use room measurements, temperature, and relative humidity to determine the optimal number of air movers and dehumidifiers to dry your home or business. We’ll carefully monitor the progress using moisture meters until the materials return to acceptable drying goals.

If you are experiencing water damage in your home or business call us today!

Recover & Reopen Your Business After a Disaster | SERVPRO® of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview

10/23/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview is your go-to in case a disaster occurs. Get in touch with us to learn more.

Building up your own business is an extremely rewarding thing, but when it comes to the possibility of a natural disaster, the future is never certain. Many businesses are permanently derailed by disasters annually due to the difficult task of recovery—but thankfully, risks can be significantly mitigated by planning in advance for how you will recover.

Safety is always the top concern when it comes to preparing your business for the worst, but once your safety plans are in place, you can begin thinking about the physical recovery process. Handling insurance, restoration, communications, and applying for disaster assistance can all work together to get your doors reopened faster so you can get back to business.

Get Your Doors Reopened Faster After a Disaster Strikes Your Business

Check in with your insurance and restoration providers. There are many things that might be covered on your commercial policy, but because each one differs, it is best to check with your provider to know for sure. Once you do this, it is time for the restoration to begin—contact your commercial restoration provider quickly so they can begin formulating a response for you.

Make customers aware of the recovery plan. It is smart to get in touch with your customers right away after a disaster so they are aware of what to expect. Social media can provide a simple way to reach people quickly, and can give you the chance to promote any ways that customers can support you during the closure, such as buying gift cards or pre-purchasing items online to help your revenue during a difficult time.

See what disaster assistance you qualify for. After an official disaster event is declared, there will be many resources available to business owners such as disaster recovery loans from the Small Business Administration. These loans tend to be easy to qualify for, carry low-interest rates, and can be used for many different expenses that a business owner may incur throughout the recovery process.

If your business has been damaged due to a disaster, we’re here to help. Contact us at any hour to report your damage or to learn more about our commercial restoration services.

Why a Restoration-Focused Approach Matters | SERVPRO® of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview

10/16/2020 (Permalink)

Experiencing an event that causes damage to your home, such as a fire or severe storm, can be a quite frightening thing to endure. The emotional trauma associated with these events is serious and can impact your family severely and for a long period of time. While working to recover while dealing with these emotional impacts is not an easy process, but it will be extremely helpful to your healing.

Recovering quickly and being able to reclaim your home can go a long way toward the healing process, and choosing the right restoration company can help you do so. When you work with us, you can not only be certain we will respond quickly, but you can also be sure that we will restore everything we are able to and only suggest replacement as a last resort.

Why We Focus on Restoration Instead of Replacement of Items

We can help you save money on your insurance. Because of homeowners policies, many types of household damage will be covered if you file a claim—but these claims can be expensive. Because we focus on restoring clients’ items instead of replacing them, we can often reduce the cost of your claim with insurance and keep your premium lower.

We can protect your sentimental items. Safety is obviously the most important thing to prioritize after a traumatic event, but there is also value in the things inside your home that can’t be monetized. Objects such as family photos and heirlooms could never be replaced, which is why we equip ourselves with the most advanced restoration technology possible to salvage these items whenever we can.

We make sure your home feels like home again. Having to be away from your home due to damage is disheartening, but when you return home, there is nothing better. Because we will keep all your belongings in the home when possible, you can immediately feel like your house is your home again upon your return.

If you have damages and are feeling overwhelmed, we are here to help. You can call us as soon as you need to in order to begin the restoration process. Contact us today to learn more.

COVID-19 Proofing your Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview Business

10/8/2020 (Permalink)

Not every business gets the luxury of working from home during the COVID-19 Pandemic, especially if your business thrives on customers. Routine cleaning of your business is essential to limiting guests, and employees to exposure. Follow these tips to sanitize your space!

Start by educating workers, and developing policies for worker protection. This can include enforcing masks, and having a policy if workers start to feel ill. When cleaning your establishment, wear disposable gloves and start with plain soap and water and then use a disinfectant. Soap and water will reduce the number of germs and following with disinfectant will kill germs. Make sure to focus on high-touch surfaces. These include but are not limited to: 

• Tables
• Doorknobs
• Light switches 
• Countertops
• Handles
• Desks
• Phones
• Keyboards
• Toilets
• Faucets
• Sinks

If an employee or customer has tested positive for COVID-19 it is best to let the professionals take care of the sanitizing. SERVPRO® of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview offers a defensive pathogen cleaning program, that goes way beyond standard janitorial cleaning practices. We will tailor the program based on the need of your facility and use an EPA- Approved Hospital-Grade solution to decontaminate. Once completed you can be sure your business is Certified: SERVPRO® Cleaned. You will get a Certified: SERVPRO® Cleaned shield to place in your front window to let employees and customers know your business is committed to keeping everyone safe and comfortable.

If you are interested in our commercial cleaning services or want to learn more about our CDC complement Certified: SERVPRO® Cleaned program, contact us!  

Ensure Your Home Does Not Have Hidden Water Damage | SERVPRO® of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview

9/23/2020 (Permalink)

Many things can cause issues for homeowners, but water damage brings a whole host of unique concerns when it occurs. The cosmetic issues can be frustrating, but they are not the worst part—serious structural issues can arise from water damage going untreated over time, hurting the overall integrity of your home.

An at-home moisture damage check is not a difficult thing to do and can easily be made part of your routine home maintenance to keep problems at bay. This will give you the benefit of catching any issues early, which can significantly reduce the headache and the insurance claim costs associated with water damage.

Make a Water Damage Check Part of Your Routine Maintenance

Inspect your walls and ceilings. Walls tend to hide leaks rather well, but if you look closely at your drywall, you can often find evidence that they are there. Small things like discolored areas, paint that is peeling or soft spots might be indicative of a hidden leak that you should have a professional check out ASAP.

Don’t forget to look down. It is not uncommon for water to pool at the lowest point of a room, and it can easily soak into your subfloor without you ever realizing it. If your floors become warped, wavy or buckled, it might indicate that there is a moisture issue with the subfloor underneath that you are not able to see.

Inspect your roof. Keeping your roof in good shape is one of the best preventative things you can do in regards to water damage. Checking out your roof with binoculars on a nice day will tell you quite a lot about its condition. Additionally, checking your gutters during the next rain shower is wise, as it will alert you quickly to any drainage issues that could be starting.

Pay close attention to the basement. Having a basement with moisture in it was once a given, but now we better understand just how detrimental letting moisture sit in the basement can be. If you notice any signs of water working its way in, such as staining of the concrete or the smell of mold, it is best to have it professionally assessed.

If you have water damage anywhere in your home, we are here to help. You can contact us at any hour to learn more about our services or to report damages. Get in touch today to speak with a water damage restoration expert.

Our Most Practical Fire Safety Tips | SERVPRO® of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview

9/13/2020 (Permalink)

If you experience any property damage due to a fire, we are here to help. Contact SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview to learn more.

Experiencing a house fire is a terrifying experience, but for many of us, it is something we do not think about until it is too late. When a fire starts, it often only takes 30 seconds for the flames to begin spreading—which is why we highly recommend prevention as your first line of defense.

Preventing a fire and ensuring you are safe if one does start is easier than you may initially think. Good fire safety habits go a long way, and with our most practical fire safety tips, you can ensure you are doing everything you can to keep your household safe.

How Can I Ensure I Am Doing What I Can to Prevent Fires?

Check your smoke detectors. Any time you want to boost the fire safety efforts you are taking around the house, starting with the smoke detectors is key. Ensuring you have enough, that they are working, and that you are testing the batteries and replacing them on schedule is so important, as this will alert you any time there is a chance a fire has started.

Create a fire escape plan. Having and practicing your fire escape plan is key for ensuring your family will be safe should the smoke alarms sound. It should only take two minutes to escape your home, there should be two exits in every room and there should be a designated meeting spot for everyone to reconvene outside the home as you wait for help to arrive.

Limit your fire risks. Good habits around the house can go a long way in preventing fires from starting. Not leaving candles or other open flames unattended, cleaning your dryer’s lint tray after every load and practicing electrical safety are all important steps toward fire prevention that you can implement into your day to day activities.

Keep a fire extinguisher handy. While you should only use a fire extinguisher when it is safe to do so, making sure that you have one handy should the need arise is recommended. Whenever you are doing a higher-risk activity, such as dealing with chemicals or cooking, keeping a fire extinguisher nearby and knowing how to use it can prevent serious damages from occurring.

If your home is damaged by a house fire, we are here to help. Our expert fire restoration technicians are here ²⁴⁄₇ to spring into action as soon as you call. Contact us at any hour to report your damage and receive a quick response.

Keeping Children Safe During a House Fire

9/2/2020 (Permalink)

House fires are devastating and everyone in the home should be prepared in the event it happens. When a fire breaks out, children in the home are most at risk, so it is extremely important to teach them fire safety. 

To start, every level of your home should be equipped with a smoke alarm. Once a month check to make sure each alarm is working and if you hear a chirping sound that means the batteries need to be replaced. Make sure your child knows exactly what the fire alarm sounds like so once they hear it, they know to start their fire evacuation plan.

Your fire plan should include a layout of your home and where the closest exit is to each area of the house. Mixing serious topics with play is a great way to teach your kid their escape route. Play a firefighter game to have them exit the home, or switch the lyrics to their favorite song to explain how to escape. 

When children are escaping make sure they understand there will be thick, dark smoke and visibility will be low. Teach kids never to touch door handles with their bare palms as they might get burnt. Teach them to crawl through the home to get to the exit and once they get out to stay out. 

Make sure children know where they can go to once they exit the home. If you have a yard, plant a tree away from the home in your together as a signifier as the meeting spot. Instill in your children that if they catch on fire to stop, drop, and roll. 

By following these tips you are ensuring the safety of your child and giving you peace of mind that everyone in your family is properly educated on fire safety. If your home suffers fire damage, call SERVPRO® of Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview to mitigate and restore your home back to its pre-fire condition.

Preventing Mold Growth in your North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview Business

8/27/2020 (Permalink)

Finding mold in your home can be stressful, but finding it in your business where employees and customers can be exposed is a concern that needs to be addressed immediately. Because some people are more sensitive to mold than others, as a business owner you may not notice it right away. However, those that are sensitive, can experience various health effects. 

How to Prevent Mold Growth in the Workplace

• Fix water leaks - Any known water leaks on the inside or outside of the building should be dealt with immediately to prevent moisture. 
• Use a dehumidifier - Your building’s humidity must always be kept at 50% or less. We recommend installing a commercial dehumidifier. 
• Ensure proper ventilation - Keep your air vents and air filters clean and free of debris to allow for adequate ventilation. 
• Deal with flooding immediately- If your business floods, do not let the water sit for more than 48 hours.

Common Types of Mold

Mold comes in many forms but these types are the most common to look out for.

• Aspergillus
• Cladosporium
• Penicillium 

What to Do If You See Mold: 

Always use gloves when dealing with mold, and always remove gloves after touching mold as you can accidentally transmit mold to other parts of the body. You should use a respirator mask and eye protection to avoid inhaling mold spores and getting it in your eyes. It is best to contact a trained professional to assess mold. Once the mold has been assessed SERVPRO® of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview will come in and contain the infestation through the remediation process 24/7/365. Call your local SERVPRO® of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview at (504) 468-3046 to ensure your mold infestation is dealt with professionally and carefully. 

Signs of a Water Damaged Ceiling

8/25/2020 (Permalink)

A water damaged ceiling is unsightly and dangerous. Before you can repair the ceiling you must locate the issue that is causing the water damage first. If you repair the ceiling without fixing any underlying issues you are asking for a repeat situation. If you plan to locate the source of the problem yourself, be sure to shut off the electricity and water flow in your home.

Telltale Signs of Water Damage

“Sweat” stains - If it looks like there is a darker shade of your paint on your ceiling, you most likely have the start of a water leak. This causes a sweat-like appearance on your ceiling and you should take action before it gets worse.

Water stains - Usually brown in color, water stains mean there is a leak or there was a leak. Regardless of how big or small, the water stain is, the leak should be located and stopped. Water stains will usually happen from a leaky roof, overflowing of sinks, tubs, and toilets on the second floor, and cracked pipes.

Ceiling Bubbles - If you notice your ceiling swelling or bubbling, there is a buildup of moisture in the drywall. If this is not taken care of the ceiling can collapse, causing a dangerous and messy situation. It may seem like a good idea to poke the bubble, but there can be more water than expected, so it is best to let the professionals take care of it. 

Mold Growth: If you see mold, you can be sure you have water damage, which is why it must be addressed immediately. Mold is extremely dangerous and within 48 hours it can grow and spread, to other parts of the home. 

While you wait for SERVPRO® of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview to arrive to mitigate and restore your water damaged home, you can read our process for mitigation here.

How To Flush Your Hot Water Heater Like a (SERV) Pro!

8/25/2020 (Permalink)

Flushing the water heater in your North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview home might be something you have never thought of. But like most household appliances, it too can accumulate mineral deposits and sediments that can stop your heater from running efficiently. It is recommended to flush your water heater once a year to ensure debris does not corrode your heater and to maintain optimal hot water temperature.  

There are two types of water heaters: gas and electric. The main difference is whether you will be turning off the gas or electricity supply before you begin flushing. After turning off the power source, you must turn off your heater’s supply of water by shutting off the cold water valve. It is best to wait overnight so you can be sure the water isn’t hot, but if you can’t wait then use caution when flushing.

The next step is to turn on the hot water elsewhere in the home, such as a sink or tub. This will prevent a vacuum from forming as the tank drains. Now you are ready to start draining your heater.

You can control where the water goes by connecting a hose to the drain valve at the bottom of your heater. Place the hose in a bucket or where you can safely dispose of the water. Open the pressure relief valve near the top of your water heater and watch the water drain from your heater. Once it is empty, reopen the cold water valve at the top of your tank and then shut it off again to get any lasting sediments that did not get flushed from the first round.

After the water starts to run clear and is sediment-free, you should close the drain valve and turn the water supply line back on. The water from the sink or tub you have running should start to smoothly exit the faucet, and that is how you know the air has been pushed out. You can turn the gas or electric back on to let the water heater begin to heat back up. 

If you are experiencing problems with your water pressure, or temperature in your tank you should contact a professional in the North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview area. Hot water heaters are extremely important to keep your home functioning. Take care of it, and it can save you time and money in the future! 

Never Be Caught Off Guard by a Severe Thunderstorm | SERVPRO® of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview

8/24/2020 (Permalink)

Because the severity of thunderstorms can range from mild to extreme, it can be difficult to assess the threat level until the storm is actively occurring—which means it will be too late to take too many precautions.

That is why we advise people to be prepared across the board. Making sure you have done everything you can to prepare for severe weather will ensure you are as safe as possible during any storm, so your home and family can be protected.

Do Everything You Can to Prepare for Severe Weather

Prepare your home as much as possible. It can be difficult to anticipate all the types of damage that severe weather can cause, but a few options homeowners have are trimming back any errant branches from surrounding trees, securing patio furniture, and considering a generator install in case the power goes out.

Create a family communications plan. Because many families are often on the go, it might be rare that you are all home at one time—which is especially frightening during severe weather. Make sure you have a plan for how to get in touch with one another so you can check in and make sure everyone is safe regardless of where they are located, and be sure family members who are at home know to head to the designated shelter zone.

Make sure your emergency kit is stocked. Keeping an emergency kit stocked and ready is the first step of preparedness for any scenario, severe weather included. Be sure you pack it with everything you and your family members might need, both, while you are sheltering from an active storm and in the aftermath in case access to resources, becomes limited.

Consider getting a weather radio. Because of how the way we communicate and receive information has changed, many of us do not have solutions other than our phones to get alerts. However, if your phone battery dies and the power is out, it is important to still have a way to receive important updates about a storm. We recommend everyone have a weather radio that is powered manually or with replaceable batteries so you can stay informed.

If your home is damaged by a storm, you can depend on us to take care of any damages. Contact us at any hour to report damage and receive a rapid response.

What to Expect When you Call SERVPRO® of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview After a Fire

8/21/2020 (Permalink)

When it comes to restoring or replacing your home’s contents after a fire, the first 48 hours are extremely crucial. SERVPRO® of Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview understands this timeframe is important and will show up to help with fire, smoke, soot, and any contents remediation your home may need.

The restoration process cannot begin until you call us. Our representatives will ask questions regarding the fire damage event that will help us respond immediately with the appropriate equipment and resources. 

Once on the scene, our technicians will inspect and test adjoining rooms of your property to determine the extent of the fire, smoke, and soot damage. This step is crucial to developing a plan of action. Because so much water is used to put out the fire, we must begin to dry the property with our dehumidifiers and air movers. We then can use our equipment to remove smoke and soot from all areas of the home. We are also able to remove the contents of your home and keep it safe at our facility while the mitigation is in process. To maintain security and protect against further damage, our team will board up any missing windows and place tarps over damaged roofs. 

Once the home is free of debris, water, and smoke we can start to clean up and sanitize the property. For items that can be restored, we can remove odor and bring it back to pre-fire condition. After these steps, the restoration process can begin and you can get your home and life back to normal. We will walk through your home to make sure everything is up to your standards and you are completely satisfied. 

Why Water Damage Must Be Addressed Immediately

8/19/2020 (Permalink)

Water Damage is extremely serious and needs to be addressed immediately in your North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview home. Within minutes, water can spread through your property and saturate everything. This includes walls, floors, upholstery, books, documents, and pictures. Within 1 to 24 hours your drywall will begin to swell and break down, a musty odor will appear, and metal surfaces will tarnish. Between 48 hours to 1 week, mold will grow and spread, paint will blister, metal will corrode, and doors will begin to warp. After one week the damage will be so serious that the cost and time to restore your home will be astronomical, and the structural safety of the home will pose risks to those who live there.

Because water damage is not uncommon in the North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview area it is important to familiarize yourself with the below steps on how to mitigate water damage in your home. 

1. Turn off the electricity to prevent electrical problems. 
2. Address the source of the water and stop it from flooding your home.
3. Remove standing water with specialized pumps or vacuums, but you can also do this manually. 
4. Dry out the remaining water with fans and dehumidifiers to speed the drying process. 
5. Sanitize affected items based on what type of water it came into contact with. 
6. Restore items that can be salvaged and replace damaged items to prevent contamination and mold growth.

If the damage is too large for you to handle on your own, know that your local SERVPRO® of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview is available 24/7 to restore your home,  personal belongings, and give you back your peace of mind. 

Better Landscaping Means Less Flooding for your North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview Home

8/17/2020 (Permalink)

With the unpredictable weather in Louisana, by the time lunch rolls around after you have left for the day, your North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview home can be flooded in a moment’s notice. Switching up the landscaping outside of your home can help reduce flooding outside of your home that could potentially cause indoor flooding. Below are four tips to help plan ahead if a neighbor’s pool floods into your yard or there is a storm surge.

1. Add Heavier Mulch - Lighter mulch can easily be picked up by water and clog your drains causing a backup of water. Heavier mulch can absorb more water as well as stay in place. Don’t forget to place mulch six inches from the siding of your home so it does not rot your home’s exterior. 
2. Grow a Garden - Planting native plants and plants with high moisture tolerance will help prevent soil erosion and allow water to drain better. 
3. Grade your Yard - Sloping the ground around your home will allow water to flow away from your home’s foundation.  
4. Use Rain Barrels - Rain barrels collect rainwater from downspouts to redirect moisture away from your home. SERVPRO® of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview Tip - use the collected water for both indoor and outdoor plants, or make a birdbath!

After taking measures to help reduce flooding in your yard always double-check your work. Excessive rain or dry spells can cause your landscaping to naturally change and consequently reverting your work. After extreme weather check to see how your drainage methods are doing and adjust accordingly. In the event your home does flood, SERVPRO® of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview is available 24/7 to help minimize damage and salvage the contents of your home.

How Can I Choose a Restoration Company I Can Count On? | SERVPRO® of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview

8/11/2020 (Permalink)

Choosing the right restoration company is crucial to recovery. Call SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview to set up an appointment.

If a storm comes through the area, it can be quite scary to endure. If that storm causes damage to your home or business, it can be even worse. The damage that storms cause has increased in recent years, leading to the necessity to be prepared instead of waiting until you have damage to decide what to do.

Damage to your property is a difficult thing to take care of, so choosing the best restoration company possible makes such a big difference in your peace of mind and the quality of work. Doing your research and choosing a company you can depend on is a huge factor in how your overall restoration experience will be.

Choosing the Right Storm Restoration Company for Your Property

Determine how trustworthy they are. Being certain that you are choosing a company that is trustworthy is so important, especially considering the rise of scams that occur after severe weather. Make sure you are choosing a company that is well-regarded both on a local and a national level to ensure you do not fall victim to these scams.

Determine how they can handle demand surges If there is a serious event regarding severe weather in the area, there will likely be many people in need of restoration. If that is the case, ensuring your restoration company can handle this is so important. With our national SERVPRO® partners, we can be certain we can handle disasters of any size as we can scale up our resources and workforce to meet any demand.

Determine when you will be able to contact them. Storms have a knack for causing damage at the worst possible time, from our experience with restoration. Making sure that your chosen company can be there for you regardless of when the damage occurs is so important. That is why we have set up a ²⁴⁄₇ emergency service line, so you can call us at any hour and allow us to begin formulating a response to dispatch to you quickly.

When you have damage from a storm to your home or commercial building, you can always depend on us to handle it. Contact us at any hour to see our exceptional service in action.

Quick Tips for Storm Safety Anywhere You Go | SERVPRO® of North Kenner, Harahan, and Lakeview

7/16/2020 (Permalink)

Have you been affected by a storm event? SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, and Lakeview is available and ready to assist you with any storm damage.

Summertime is a great time to enjoy the great outdoors, but when sudden storms pop up, staying safe is of paramount importance. Thunderstorms may come and go quickly, but while they are in the area, they can cause a concerning amount of damage.

While the safest place to be during a storm is at home, if a sudden storm pops up when you are away, here are some practical tips for safety.

Practical Tips for Staying Safe From Sudden Storms

Know your options for shelter. When you are made aware of a severe weather scenario and are safely at home, remaining there is the best thing you can do so you can wait out the storm. However, this is a luxury that will not always be present. If you are caught out in a storm, you can shelter in your car as long as you can pull over safely and cut off your engine.

Practice electrical safety. A lightning strike can hurt a structure in many ways, but the most common way is via a power surge. As the lightning travels through the home’s electrical system, the wires will become overwhelmed with charge and transfer that to anything plugged into an outlet. If you can, go through the area you are in and unplug everything before a storm. In general, it is best to also have surge protectors throughout your home and office.

Avoid direct contact with concrete. Concrete structures are so sturdy in part because of how they are built. As concrete is poured around metal, it creates a great structure—but also causes a concern if there is lightning nearby. The metal in concrete can disperse electricity if the building is struck by lightning, so avoid touching these surfaces directly if possible.

Stay indoors for at least 30 minutes. If you are out enjoying the day when a storm rolls in, make sure you are not rushing back out too soon and putting yourself in danger. Lightning strikes can travel tremendous distances, causing officials to urge people to stay inside for at least half an hour after the last clap of thunder.

If your home sustains damage due to a storm, you can count on us to help. Contact us at any hour to learn more about our storm restoration process.

Storm Damage in New Orleans

6/22/2020 (Permalink)

New Orleans, Louisiana is a city that is affected by many storms; some directly and at times by feeder bands. For storm damage cleanup, SERVPRO has been the number one name in water damage restoration for over a decade. SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview has been assisting with storm damage cleanup since the 1990's and strives to be the local business our patrons can call upon when a storm affects our area. 

During a storm, our area often experiences excessive rain and wind that cause damage to both residential and commercial structures. SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview is trained to handle storm damage cleanup in the New Orleans area. Our business has enough equipment to handle any size water damage that may occur from flooding or wind damage.  

If your business or residence experiences damage from a storm, please call SERVPRO of N Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview for a five star experience during your flood loss cleanup!

Affects of Flood Water in your Home

6/22/2020 (Permalink)

When a hurricane or tropical storm rolls upon our shores, we often times experience flooding in the New Orleans area. The storm damage is often accompanied with contaminated water from the flood and proper water damage restoration protocols should be followed. SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview understands the proper protocols and expectations of both our customers and insurance companies. Water damage cleanup starts with a phone call to SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview!

Flood water damage has many contaminates that are harmful to our homes or businesses. Chemicals, sewage, etc are moved by the flood water and deposited into your structure which causes the need for many materials to require removal. SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview will have qualified and experienced personnel remove all necessary baseboards, drywall, cabinets/vanities, etc due to their ability to absorb the contaminates. These materials are called porous and need to be removed based on IICRC standards. 

Flood water damage is a major concern for our New Orleans area and we at SERVPRO take this issue seriously. If you experience a flood water damage and need water cleanup services, please call SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview for a five star experience! 

Water Damage in Lakeview

6/22/2020 (Permalink)

One of our customers recently experienced a commercial water damage and needed water cleanup services at their business in Lakeview, Louisiana. A pipe burst in the wall of their facility overnight causing water to pour into their building throughout the evening hours. Once they placed a call for water damage cleanup, our trained team of professionals dispatched to their location and began water extraction within 1 hour!

Following a walk through with the owner, we understood his concerns and cautions, which allowed for SERVPRO to coordinate a plan for the commercial water remediation project. The water damage restoration took 4 days to complete including the necessary demo. Walls containing wet insulation were cut at 2 ft in order to remove the wet insulation and properly dry the wooden studs. Once drying was complete from the water damage, our team cleaned the job site and left the customer ready for reconstruction services. 

SERVPRO's reconstruction team followed up with a comprehensive plan to rebuild the affected structure. Drywall, paint, cabinets and baseboards were completed within 1 week and the customer was able to keep his tenants operational throughout the water damage restoration and water damage reconstruction project. 

Call SERVPRO for the same five star experience when you experience a water damage setback!

Lost After Your Fire Damage?

6/21/2020 (Permalink)

Have you experienced a residential fire damage and feel confused about navigating the process of getting your damaged home back to normal? SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview can help remediate and rebuild your fire damaged home. SERVPRO has fire damage professionals ready to get started at your residential fire damage to ensure you have a great experience during this troubling time. 

Our fire damage professionals will visit your home and provide and assessment for work that needs to be performed. After the fire damage assessment, our team will work with your insurance adjuster to ensure SERVPRO's work will be in line with what your insurance expects to be completed. Once the approval is given, the SERVPRO team will begin the process of getting your home back to normal. Our cleaners will remove soot damage, demo any necessary fire damaged materials and prep the house for reconstruction.

Our fire reconstruction specialist will meet with you while the fire damage mitigation team is fast at work. We strive to understand all of your concerns during this project. Our team will listen to your concerns, help you choose colors and flooring, and get ready to make your home livable again. 

When your home experiences fire damage, call SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview for comprehensive full-service fire damage restoration and reconstruction. 

Fire Restoration in Kenner Louisiana

6/21/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview specializes in fire damage restoration in the New Orleans area. During a recent fire restoration project in Kenner, Louisiana SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview we discovered the home was positive for asbestos. SERVPRO has trained professionals who are certified to take asbestos samples for testing at a local laboratory. Many companies will demo a house following a fire damage without taking precautions for asbestos. Once the fire damaged drywall is demolished and the asbestos containing materials are disrupted, the home is now a much larger hazard to the owners and employees working in the home. 

When asbestos is found in a fire damage, an asbestos abatement is necessary to properly dispose of the material in preparation for the home to be livable. SERVPRO's team will ensure proper abatement is performed and cleaning of your home. 

If your home is build before 1979 and has a fire damage, ensure your mitigation professionals perform an asbestos check before removing any materials from your home. SERVPRO is the local company to be trusted for full service fire damage restoration needs. 

Commercial Water Loss

6/21/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO was called to a commercial water loss in Louisiana that occurred due to flood water. The water loss required water cleanup, clay/debris removal and drying of the commercial structure. Our commercial water damage large loss team dispatched to the location and began extracting water from the building. After assessing the needs and concerns of the customer, we provided a plan to meet their needs.

Flood damage water loss claims at commercial facilities can create issues for businesses and employees. Once the office space was stabilized we worked with the customer to remove all necessary items to keep employees and business operational. 

When SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview is contracted to perform commercial water damage restoration services, our number one goal is to keep your business operational and to limit disruptions to your services. During this flood water cleanup project, we were able to keep our customer running and servicing his customers. 

SERVPRO is the number one name is commercial water damage restoration, give our locally owned business a call when you need assistance with commercial water damages in the New Orleans area. 

Clueless After A Commercial Loss?

2/10/2020 (Permalink)

If you are in need of fire assistance call SERVPRO® of N. Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview 504-468-3046

Don't Know What To Do After A Commercial Fire Loss? It's Okay We've Got You Covered!

In your lifetime, you must have heard about, seen, or experienced a fire tragedy. Fire is usually accidental, apart from a few instances of arson, but once it hits a building, the outcome is enormous grief. When a fire hits a business premise, among the first persons you see are local firefighters. A firefighter responds quickly to the scene and he/she arrives with colleagues in a fire truck that contains the necessary equipment such as a fire hose to carry out the fire suppression.

Commercial fire damage can pull your business steps behind, and in order to avoid that, you need to call fire restoration experts as soon as possible. Commercial fire damage mostly results from electrical fires and with it; comes soot damage and smoke damage. The firefighters in their fire suppression efforts also cause water damage. The water comes from the fire hose, a long flexible tube that is part of the fire truck. The fire hose utilizes high pressure pumping to put out the fire.

As a result, the ordinary tools commonly used for janitorial services cannot handle a commercial fire damage. You need to call a fire restoration company to mitigate the fire damage. A professional fire restoration company has qualified and experienced personnel with the right equipment to handle any commercial fire damage incidence. These experts should be called not long after a fire suppression has been carried out to avoid further damage to your business premises.

Fire damage resulting from electrical fire can be very hectic to deal with especially if it is a utility room fire. Therefore, it is imperative for the fire restoration process to be handled appropriately. The firefighters are also adequately trained to carry out fire suppression processes in any setting regardless of whether it is a utility room fire or an electrical fire. The firefighters use fire trucks fitted with the appropriate equipment to put out any fire in a commercial property.

Apart from fire damage, the restoration company you call also has the capacity to trace the hidden damages such as smoke damage and soot damage. Failure to handle smoke and soot damage can shift the damages from primary to secondary. Once the smoke damages have reached a secondary level, they may result to the closure of your business.

The fire restoration experts advice those who own commercial properties to install a fire sprinkler system in their buildings. The fire sprinkler system can be quite effective especially if it’s a utility room fire. Just like a fire hose, the fire sprinkler system releases water under pressure to put off the fire within a room in the building. Therefore, the fire sprinkler system could save you from huge losses especially when a utility room fire strikes because most of the things stored in a utility room are of value to your business.

Fire damage incidences are caused by a number of factors, the most common being electrical fires. Regardless of the cause, the restoration company experts follow the same process to rid your premises of fire, soot, and smoke damage. This process entails six steps, and they are as follows.
• Emergency Contact: The first step involves you calling the professional experts to remedy the damages.
• Assessing the damages: The skilled experts inspect your commercial property to determine the extent of fire, smoke, and soot damage
• Boarding up and roof tarp service: When fire strikes your commercial property, the roof, walls, and windows are damaged. The professionals put in tarpaulin to prevent more damage.
• Removing and drying the water: In their fire suppression efforts, firefighters leave water from the fire truck that could cause further damage if not removed.
• Removal of smoke and soot: Fire tragedies leave behind soot and smoke damage and it is vital to remove the smoke and soot from all the surfaces.

Does Your House Need A Breathing

2/10/2020 (Permalink)

Home lungs need care too!

Keeping your house properly maintained ensures you will have a place you love to call home for years.

Owning a home is a wonderful experience that comes with huge responsibilities. The list of what needs to be checked is a lengthy one that can honestly seem overwhelming at times – so let us handle a few of them for you! 

One area that many homeowners neglect is properly maintaining the air ducts. If you think about what the air ducts do for your home, it is very similar to what lungs do for your body. With that in mind, the industry standard for residential properties is to have the air ducts cleaned every two - five years. This process improves indoor air quality by moving debris within the duct work. It will increase the lifespan of your AC system and make it more efficient.

You may be thinking, “What could they possibly find in these units?” Well I am glad you asked!

We have removed things as crazy as a toy car, to the more serious discoveries of mold that people never knew existed. Fortunately, not only do we remove debris, we also treat it with an antimicrobial agent to eliminate mold and bacteria. This is a preventive measure that absolutely helps keep your system free of nasty airborne agents.

Do the smart thing and let us keep your house lungs clean. We will ensure your duct work, air handler and system are free of old toy cars and mold. We are equipped to handle any size unit whether you have a residential home that needs care or a building as large as a hospital. If we do find damaged duct-work or maybe the air duct was never connected, we can complete minor repairs such as reattaching them to the vent.

Call SERVPRO® of N. Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview 504-468-3046 today and let us help you breathe easier!

Trust SERVPRO® of N. Kenner Harahan & Lakview When Tenants Leave One of Your Apartments In Poor Condition

1/20/2020 (Permalink)

Turn your vacancies into filled rooms faster with our cleaning services!

Time can go by in the blink of an eye, particularly when it comes to preparing a recently rented space for the next tenant.

Apartment building managers, your days of desperate calls and getting on your own hands and knees to scrub the crevices of vacated apartments are over. SERVPRO® of N. Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview is ready for your next moment of need.

SERVPRO is well known for our large-scale services, including repair and restoration of property damaged by fire, water, mold, and natural disasters. We're also New Orleans’  top choice in professional cleaning for office spaces and commercial facilities. However, we're about more than large-scale services. Our services are just as useful for the single bedroom apartment as they are for the big box warehouse.

No matter the state the former tenant has left the apartment, we've got the supplies and services needed to get the job done. For carpet and upholstery, SERVPRO® N. Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview can remove unwanted dirt and dust that hide far below the surface using state-of-the-art equipment. When it comes to making an apartment like new, deodorization is key. We have the experience and knowledge to identify the source of unwanted odors and use the proper, fast-acting products that will eliminate them fast! We also get to those hard-to-reach places, like air ducts with dirt buildup. We can clean and restore your air ducts and HVAC systems to improve indoor air quality and ensure that heating and cooling systems function properly.

As a locally owned and operated business, we have the customer service and experience needed to make an apartment space like new. We also have the equipment, network, and training to do the job faster than any other cleaning service in NeW Orleans and surrounding areas. At SERVPRO® N. Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview, we are faster to any disaster.

SERVPRO® of N. Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview  offers the fast service and experience you need to get the job done. 

SERVPRO® of N. Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview Works Quickly to Remove Water and Prevent Further Damage

1/7/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO® of N. Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview makes removing standing water first priority when beginning the water damage restoration process.

SERVPRO® of N. Kenner, Harahan& Lakeview Suggests to Contact Us Immediately Upon Discovering a Water Leak for Fast Mitigation

Sometimes water emergencies are splashy affairs, with dramatic breaks in water mains or flooding from appliances in your  home. More frequently seemingly minor leaks or loose connections in plumbing slowly create severe water damage scenarios. The skilled water damage technicians on our crews know how to mitigate the loss no matter what the cause.

When plumbing fails in a residence, the resulting water damage can be a build up of days, weeks, or years of obscured drips or seepage. The compromised pipes and fixtures and the resultant damage may remain hidden for a time, but eventually, the harm done makes itself known. Drywall crumbles, flooring warps or buckles, and microbial growth can become evident. Our highly-qualified water damage restoration experts employ effective strategies mastered in IICRC courses to reverse and resolve the problems.
 
Assessment of the damage is the first task undertaken. Water can take unexpected paths, and SERVPRO® of N. Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview crews investigate the evidence observable thoroughly so that we address all the aspects of the incursions. If necessary, we remove sections of drywall or pull off the kick plates beneath cabinets to expose the damage. Our employees employ moisture meters and infrared scanning devices to scope out the area, including locating hidden caches of water that collected between walls, under floors, and above ceilings.
 
We operate powerful wet vacuums to extract the water puddled or soaked into porous furnishings like carpeting or upholstery. Then we use the moisture baselines measure by electronic meters to determine drying goals aimed at reducing moisture to normal levels in structural components and fixtures. SERVPRO® of N. Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview crew members position air movers and dehumidifiers to achieve the drying goals, adding heat to create the balance needed to move moisture out of saturated items.
 
Throughout the water damage mitigation process SERVPRO® of N. Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview technicians are on the lookout for secondary issues such as microbial growth. Water intrusions that exist more than 24 to 48 hours provide mold spores the fuel needed to grow and multiply into full-blown colonies, often hidden with the slow leaks.
 
Of course, we also arrange for repair or replacement of the plumbing fittings that were the source of the water damage. SERVPRO® of N. Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview recommends inspection of pipes on a regular basis to ensure no further water damage in your home.
 
SERVPRO® of N. Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview offers full-service water damage mitigation, including water removal and structural drying. Call us at: (504)-468-3046 

Trust the Professionals of SERVPRO of N. Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview

12/23/2019 (Permalink)

Trust the professionals of SERVPRO of N. Kenner, Harahan,& Lakeview to restore your home!

SERVPRO of N. Kenner Harahan, & Lakeview Can Help Make the Fire Damage Restoration Process Easier on You

Fires are not entirely uncommon to Kenner homes, but each one presents a unique look at the same kinds of effects for professional restorers. Finding a way to overcome the specific issues that make comfortable living a challenge in your home is a hurdle for any restorer to overcome, and much of that comes with going the extra mile for the customers and clients. One way of doing this is keeping an open dialogue with the homeowner to ensure that needs and milestones are getting met throughout the restoration process.

While you might not ever get prepared for fire damages to your Kenner residence, SERVPRO of N. Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview is always here to help you through every piece of restoring the house back to preloss conditions. As was mentioned above, our team works hard to keep an open dialogue with every customer and client we serve to ensure that things are getting done to their specific specs and expectations, addressing the most pressing and property damaging elements before other restoration tasks occur.

Another step forward towards making your life a little more comfortable through this challenging time is our ability to work directly with insurance adjusters for your home to coordinate the work needing to get completed with the claim getting filed. Ultimately, our goal is to make this process as streamlined as possible for you, as this time in your life is trying enough as it is. It is also beneficial to have experts in the restoration field negotiate this battle for you in getting your claim pushed through because we have a credible reputation as a leading company in this niche of business.

While fire damages might occur in different ways from house to house in the area, fighting their effects and getting the fire damage restoration process does not have to be a drawn out and involved ordeal. Trust the experienced technicians we have at SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview to help you clean up the mess and get your house back to the way it should be. We can be reached anytime at (504) 468-3046.

Tis' the Season to Protect Your Business

12/16/2019 (Permalink)

All of us at SERVPRO® of N. Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview wish you and yours a safe holiday season!

Avoid Holiday Tragedy in Your N. Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview Business

Tis’ the season for festive decorations, colorful lights, and corporate christmas parties. However it is also a time full of tragedy as well. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) statistics indicate that 30% of all fires occur during the months of December, January, and February caused by holiday decorations, lights, and Christmas trees. Fire damage is probably the last thing on your companies mind, but you may want to move it up on your list of priorities; preparation is the key!

• Water Christmas tree regularly
• Pay attention to Christmas lights and decorations
• Use candle alternatives
• Clean Chimney often
• Use UL-approved lights and cords.

The first 48 hours after a fire often makes the difference between ‘restoring’ vs. ‘replacing’ your property and belongings. SERVPRO® of N. Kenner Harahan, & Lakeview provides a timely response with mitigation services ranging from fire, smoke and soot removal, to content claims inventory and document restoration. Here is a timeline to help ease your mind of what should be done before and after SERVPRO® of N. Kenner Harahan, & Lakeview arrives:

1. One Hour: Within one hour from notice of loss, a SERVPRO® of N. Kenner Harahan, & Lakeviewprofessional will contact you to arrange for service.
2. Four Hours: Within four hours of loss notification, a SERVPRO® of N. Kenner Harahan, & Lakeviewtechnician will be onsite to start mitigation services.
3. Detailed Explanation: A trained SERVPRO® of N. Kenner Harahan, & Lakeview employee will walk you through the job process step-by-step, explaining what to expect and the anticipated outcome.
4. Pretesting: A SERVPRO® of N. Kenner Harahan, & Lakeview employee will begin pretesting for restoration, working from the source of the damage outward.
5. Eight Hours: Within eight hours of on-site arrival, a verbal briefing of the scope is communicated to the appropriate person.
6. Cleaning, Restoration, & Deodorization: SERVPRO® of N. Kenner Harahan, & Lakeview will work neatly and efficiently to help you regain control of your property. We then use advance restoration techniques to make it “Like it never even happened.”
7. Final Walk-through: After the work has been completed, a final walk-through will be conducted with you to help ensure your satisfaction.

SERVPRO® of N. Kenner Harahan, & Lakeview responds quickly, offering a full line of fire cleanup and restoration services to help you return to your business  as soon as possible. Before risking further damage by attempting to clean up the damage on your own, call the fire damage clean up and restoration professionals at (504)-496-0193 .

We wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Content Restoration

12/16/2019 (Permalink)

Call the professionals at SERVPRO® of N. Kenner, Harahan, and Lakeview to find out more information on content drying.

Trust the professionals at SERVPRO® of N. Kenner, Harahan, and Lakeview  take the very BEST care of your personal belongings.

Disaster occurring in your home is any homeowner’s biggest nightmare. SERVPRO® of N. Kenner, Harahan, and Lakeview content restoration from furniture to antiques to artwork and appliances, we'll treat your treasures with the care they deserve. While some items can be cleaned on-site, in many cases we'll need to inventory, pack out and transport the contents of your property to our state-of-the-art facility to ensure the best care possible. We photo document as well as log all of your contents per each individual box. We arrive on-site and inventory all of your personal belongings.We carefully pack all salvable items to transport to our secure warehouse and cleaning facility. Unsalvageable contents are inventoried and discarded. We have trained professionals to help you establish replacement values versus restoration costs. We are also available for pricing of non-salvable inventory items.

For your content remediation call SERVPRO® of N. Kenner, Harahan, and Lakeview at (504)- 496-0193

A fast response helps prevent potential problems in the future

11/27/2019 (Permalink)

Trust the best with any of your storm and water needs!

For Water Removal, Rely on SERVPRO of N. Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview

Flooding can happen to anyone, but when it happens to you, you need to act fast. If possible, stop the flow of water and then make the call to professional services. If it's not feasible to shut off because the water is from an external source, it's vital to call for professional assistance immediately. Professionals know how to handle flood emergencies and the best methods of water removal. In situations of emergency such as this, it helps not to be emotionally attached to items, as this can cause problems with judgment, leading to mismanagement of the situation.

When your home is waterlogged, the professional water removal experts of SERVPRO of N. Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview can handle the situation quickly and get things back to "Like it never even happened." A fast response helps prevent potential problems in the future. SERVPRO Professionals are trained in all areas of natural disaster clean up, and water removal is one of these areas of expertise. Trying to battle flood damage yourself can not only cause you untold amounts of frustration and grief but also put your health and your home's structural integrity at risk. We will help you by packing up items, also, ensuring they do not suffer additional damage. These can be stored at a higher level in your home, or taken to our facility for safe keeping and any necessary cleaning.

Having the right equipment for every phase of the job is important, and so is knowing how and when to use such equipment. Reading the instruments that can detect moisture on the interior sides and also within the many different materials inside of your home is paramount to the entire drying process' outcome. If drying takes too long, more work may be required to restore your home to its preloss condition. We want to reduce the amount of damage your family suffers and realize a large portion of our efforts are also preventative - we aren't done when the pump truck is shut off.

Water removal includes drying your home and its furnishings to a pre-damage state. Our technicians are trained in the drying techniques' equipment and also in the use of the moisture detection meters. Your home won't just look dry; it will be dry, thoroughly. Your interior walls, furniture, flooring, and your personal belongings will all receive the expertise required to return them to like new condition. Water can damage your home even in minute amounts, and removing all traces of it ensures that pathogens are also removed, that mold will be mitigated from growing, and that your home will not suffer secondary water damage in the future.

If you have flooding or just spillage needing cleanup in your home, it's important you have experienced professionals get things right again with water removal being the first step. Call SERVPRO of N. Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview at (504)- 496-0193 and we will arrive as soon as possible. Every minute counts, and we can help you with every step of the process.

The True Water Threat to Commercial Business

11/20/2019 (Permalink)

Trust the ones who care! Call SERVPRO of N. Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview for more info how to keep your business safe!

SERVPRO Offers Professionally Proven Methods to Mitigate the Effects of Unwanted Water in Your Place of Business

Businesses in N. Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview tend to worry about Lake Pontchartrain and the Mississippi River coming over the banks, but the truth is that commercial buildings need to worry more about malfunctioning sprinkler systems and broken toilets than the next big storm.
 
Most N. Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview water damage is caused not by floods, but by the leak that everyone thinks is just an irritation that needs mopping up once or twice a day. SERVPRO Restoration knows that what looks like a small leak also runs behind walls, and not just across a bathroom floor. Once the results become public, it takes much more than a mop and bucket to fix the problem.
 
In large, older commercial buildings like warehouses, pipes still twist and break with changes in the weather or when a storm causes other problems. That is why we recommend a thorough inspection after a significant water intrusion or flood, even if there was no noticeable damage at the time. Water soaked wood in wall framing swells or gives way, shifting pipes and connections. When this happens, even a small leak can cause much damage. Fortunately, SERVPRO technicians can find and quickly repair most small leaks and even replace connections when needed. If one of our inspectors finds a major leak or sees that a large problem is looming, they recommend to the business owner to call in a licensed plumber.
 
If the water has not soaked nearby building material for too long, our teams can fix that. Technicians carefully drill holes along the floor and then insert hoses connected to air movers. These machines generate warm, dry air, and our teams use them to force out the cooler, damp air behind the walls. With careful monitoring, team members can quickly dry wood paneling, drywall, and other building materials without causing additional damage. We always try to restore and not replace wet building elements.
 
An inspector uses a moisture content meter during the process to ensure the wall space is drying at an acceptable rate. Infrared cameras also indicate temperature variations which show possible moisture pockets on the monitor screen. Once completed, technicians spackle over the drill holes, and either paint over them or replace the floor trim as needed.
 
Keeping a large facility dry and free from water damage is not a quick task, but SERVPRO of N. Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview is here to help keep each business safe for operations and open to customers. If you need our services, call  (504)-496-0193 today for an inspection and free estimate!

Warning Signs of Water Damage

11/18/2019 (Permalink)

Listen to SERVPRO and pay attention to your pipes!

Water Damage in N. Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview Homes and Apartments Means Higher Humidity Levels

When a broken pipe happens inside your home, water coming out in a steady stream floods the area rapidly. Lost water like this can evaporate fast enough to cause other problems inside your home or apartment in N. Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview. High amounts of water vapor can lead to a range of issues, from microbial infestations to loosened wall coverings.

We help property owners stabilize their home's humidity levels, which can prevent water damage in N. Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeviewfrom developing. We use thermal imaging equipment to locate water leaks, trapped water, and areas with higher-than-normal amounts of moisture content. Our drying equipment includes pumps of different sizes, air movers, desiccant machines, and dehumidifiers. Air scrubbers also play a role in making your home secure again, "Like it never even happened."

Water damage that occurs after water loss events can happen anywhere inside the house. Water does not stay confined to only the area where the pipe broke. This is why we use thermal imaging equipment in looking for damaged areas that might remain undetected otherwise. Peeling paint on ceilings is more evident than mold hidden inside wall spaces and under cabinet bottoms. However, both need mitigation and cleanup work to keep your home or apartment complex healthy.

When homeowners and property managers  call us immediately after an incident, we can extract the water and completely prevent water damage from spreading to other areas of the home or apartment complex . This process may seem highly intensive, but we must ensure that we extract the water as it spreads. Water travels to drier locations steadily, but extraction efforts can significantly slow this down.

Extracting water is only part of the work, and we set up the other machinery to ensure that water cannot settle in any location. Trapping it as either a liquid or as vapor in the air re-establishes dry conditions again. When a slow leak and not a broken pipe with sudden water loss caused the problem, we use similar methods. Either way, we restore dry conditions that protect your home from the effects of water damage.

SERVPRO of N. Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview performs both preventative work against water damage and mitigation where current damage exists. Contact us for more information by calling (504) 496-0193. Our services line is always available, day or night, year-round!

Fire Strikes Fast, But So Do We!

10/29/2019 (Permalink)

Fire damage guide to recovery. Trust the professionals at SERVPRO of N. Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview to handle your items and home.

Our SERVPRO of N. Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview team works directly with insurance providers and their adjusters to expedite the claims process to get restoration started promptly.

Among the most pressing of concerns following a fire in your Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview home are the dangers that you cannot see. From structural integrity loss to widespread effects from the fire itself, many homeowners are not fully aware of just how detrimental the situation can be for their health and wellness. Understanding these concerns can help you to appreciate your need for professional restoration services following such an incident in your residence.

Once first responders have extinguished the blaze, you have a mindset of getting the fire damage restored in your Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview home. Your insurance company is going to want to get their own assessment of the full scope of the damage, which is part of the service that our SERVPRO of N Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview team provides. Even with a confirmation that the fire is entirely out, a homeowner could encounter many potential hazards in photographing the damage or cataloging ruined contents.

One of the first potential pitfalls that a homeowner might encounter after fire damages is the weakening of structural components and construction materials throughout the residence. These could be ceiling materials, walls, flooring, supports, framework, and more. These weakened portions of material are unstable and can fall, collapse, or give way with little or even no pressure at all. Our SERVPRO technicians get uniquely trained to handle safety concerns like these through both our assessment and throughout the restoration process.

The air quality is another concern that should give a homeowner pause before rushing back into their home after a fire. There is any number of potential contaminants, smoke, and debris floating around in the environment that could adversely affect your health. Our professionals have personal protective equipment designed to improve their air quality until the appropriate measures are taken via air scrubbers to detoxify the atmosphere.

In your time of need trust SERVPRO of N Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview! Call us with any of your question @ 504-468-3046

Trust Our Crew To Restore Your Home

10/17/2019 (Permalink)

You can't plan on the damage, but you can PREPARE for it!

Our SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview  Rapid Response Team Can Help You With Flood Damage In Your Property

Even though storm season is wrapping up, a nearby road overflow can cause significant issues in the ground levels of your property. Heavy rainfall results in sewer systems backing up and overflowing with contaminated Black Water. Due to the potentially harmful effects of Black Water, it is essential to hire a professional, qualified technician to help repair and restore your property safely. Indeed, many of your possessions can be salvaged by using professional cleaning equipment promptly.

Where the is Flood Damage in SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview  homes, the likelihood of contaminants being spread around the home is high. In the circumstances, it is not uncommon for our technicians to wear Hazmat suits to protect themselves from pathogens during the cleanup operation. We may also have to remove sections of drywall to clean in and behind walls, floors, and fittings. Left behind debris is not only odorous but have the potential to be harmful if not dealt with thoroughly.

For owners who find themselves in this position, it is only natural to immediately assume the worst, especially where personal possessions are concerned. Here at SERVPRO we always work with a restore over replace mentality. Unlike other providers, our services are geared toward salvaging as much as possible. We enable our technicians to achieve this by providing them with state-of-the-art cleaning equipment and technology.

We can assess items immediately on site to decide which possessions are salvageable and which need disposal. Generally speaking, porous materials absorb black water making them exceptionally difficult to clean; this could include your carpets or curtains. However, where they are valuable fabrics, we can send them to a specialized facility for mechanical cleaning using Esporta washing machines. These equipment are expensive because they are advanced. However, SERVPRO provides technicians with everything they need to restore items rather than replace them.

Floods are considerable emergencies which is why SERVPRO training involves a rapid-response unit as well as a 24-hour emergency call line. Our skilled specialists are local to the area and can reach you fast to help mitigate loss and reduce the risk of permanent damage.

In an emergency, contact SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview at (504) 496-0193 for immediate assistance.

Is Your Business Properly Prepared?

10/9/2019 (Permalink)

Get SERVPRO ready and protect your business the smart way!

When a disaster strikes the time to prepare has passed. Don’t be one of the 60% of businesses to not have a formal emergency response plan. Roughly 80% of businesses are likely to go out of business if they do not recover after a disaster within a months’ time, and 50% of businesses never reopen. The best way to protect your company is to have a solid game plan. Is your business prepared for a natural disaster to hit?

Well you are in luck; SERVPRO of N. Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview is here to help! We have been working with local business to ensure that they will not fall victim to these statistics.

SERVPRO has an amazing program called the EMERGENCY READY PROFILE. This program aids property managers and owners, both residential and commercial to be prepared for a disaster to hit.

We will walk you step by step to help you put together an EMERGENCY READY PROFILE. We will help you identify and label utility shut-off locations, identify local utility contact information, identify local emergency contact information such as fire, police, and hospital contacts, and establish main internal contacts for purposes of employee safety and emergency work authorization.

For more information please contact SERVPRO of N. Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview @ 504-810-7144

We provide 24-hour emergency service and have the training and expertise to handle your restoration and cleaning needs. "Like it never even happened."

Restoring Your Home As Quickly As Possible

9/27/2019 (Permalink)

SERVPRO Offers Fast and Thorough Storm Damage Restoration Services

Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview homeowners are no stranger to severe weather systems passing through the area. While you cannot always account for when these strong storms are coming through the area, or adequately prepare for what they might entail, you should always be mindful of the damage that severe weather can do to your home.

Storm damage to your N. Kenner,  Harahan, & Lakeview home can happen very quickly and with minimal warning. Something as simple as a dead tree on your property could substantially damage your house and force its way through the structural shell of your residence when it falls over, or limbs are broken off. Worse still, in many cases where storm damage affects your home, the storm itself is far from over.

What this means for your house is the probability of compounding issues such as flooding or water damage. That is why you should contact our team of SERVPRO restoration specialists as soon as you can following a disastrous incident like this. The more of a chance that our technicians have of getting to the problem early, the less subsequent damage that could result from the openings of your home.

From the moment that our SERVPRO professionals arrive at your house, our primary concern is boarding up or tarping over the exposed and vulnerable points of your house. While this might not be the most exciting looking process, it protects your home from further damage from the storm that might still be passing through or other weather events that might follow closely behind.

An assessment of both the exterior issues of your home as well as the potential water damage is another preliminary step to the restoration process that helps our team determine what areas require the most immediate attention. For substantial damages, our technicians can utilize controlled demolition to prepare the area for reconstruction efforts to follow.

Storm damage can rear its ugly head in several different ways, but you can trust in the experience and professionalism of SERVPRO of N. Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview to help you through every step of the restoration process. In these situations, quick reactions can save your home from further damage and more costly repairs. You can call our emergency response team 24/7 at (504) 468-3046.

We Fix Fire Damage

9/3/2019 (Permalink)

No two fires are alike, and each requires a range of techniques employed by our certified technicians.

One of the most useful skills restoration experts bring after fire damages your N. Kenner Harahan, & Lakeview  home is the ability to match the appropriate strategy, tools, and products to the specific issues a fire inflicted upon your house. Proceeding with technicians trained to Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) standards is crucial. We offer the crews and the equipment necessary to resolve your fire damage emergency successfully. 

Depending on the types of materials combusted, the fire damage to your N. Kenner Harahan, & Lakeview home may need several different approaches to restoration. Materials that burn quickly and hot can combust almost wholly, deposit lighter ash and soot. Examples might be paper and dry wood structural components. Our crew takes care of this type of loose debris with HEPA filtered vacuums, dry sponges, and brushing. 

If the fire involved damp materials or plastics and fabrics it probably burned more slowly, at a lower temperature, and less thoroughly. The aftermath when these items char tends toward dark, odoriferous smoke full of unburned particles. These bits deposit in thick coatings that adhere to surfaces. SERVPRO employees use spray and wipe techniques, choosing cleansers that loosen the soot so that cloths follow to remove the coatings. 

Food fires deposit a thin but tenacious layer of almost lacquer-like debris on surfaces. It also contributes to a persistent odor that must also be eliminated as the SERVPRO team manages the scene. We employ abrasive cleaners teamed with abrasive tools to break down the coating. Our team is familiar with how to remove the soot without damaging surfaces, a delicate balance learned during our continuing training. 

Some items like intricately detailed glassware or window blinds can require immersion cleaning to get all of the soot off and out of crevices. SERVPRO production employees often inventory and remove these difficult to clean items to an off-property site where we use large tubs, specialized cleaners and methods, and even advanced technology like ultrasonic cleaning that utilizes the power of sound waves to dislodge the dirt and smoky residues. 

Take the opportunity to use the skills and experience of SERVPRO of  N. Kenner Harahan, & Lakeview when your home’s structure and contents suffer fire damage. Call (504) 496-0193 24/7 for a fast response and professional fire damage restoration plan.

Commercial Water Removal

8/27/2019 (Permalink)

SERVPRO Provides Rapid Water Removal and Drying to Keep Enterprises Functioning during Emergencies

Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview businesses have to deal with most of the same problems as residences when it comes to water intrusion from broken plumbing and leaky pipes in the walls or overhead. They also have to worry about reopening their doors promptly, so that customers can be served in a dry, safe environment and not take their business elsewhere.

A commercial water damage problem common to N. Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview office settings is preserving the carpets. Although business carpeting is usually far cheaper than one for home, SERVPRO understands that the time to remove the carpet, dry and prepare the surface for a new one, and then install it, takes longer than drying out the existing carpet. The concerns we have when drying them are delamination and deterioration. 

Each carpet has a primary and secondary backing layer. To hold the layers together and then glue the carpet fibers to the primary, manufacturers use latex as the adhesive. When soaked in water for too long, the latex breaks down, causing the backings to separate. This breakdown is delamination. 

If the carpet remains underwater for too long, the fibers begin to separate and pull away from the surface layer. This action is deterioration, and it looks to the eye as if the carpet is beginning to thin out. Most people mistakenly believe this is from heavy foot traffic. 

To prevent these actions, SERVPRO starts with removing as much of the water as quickly as we can bring in the right equipment. If the standing water is around ankle-deep, we can remove it using commercial grade pumps. For smaller amounts of water covering the carpet, we use water extraction wands or Rovers, a type of riding water extractor like a lawnmower. With these devices, we can control how much suction we use to prevent causing any secondary damage by accidentally lifting the carpet surface from the lower layers or pulling fibers out of the deteriorating latex. Heated drying mats, part of the SERVPRO arsenal of equipment, can also efficiently expedite water extraction and drying.

After removing the bulk of the standing water, we use dehumidifiers to pull moisture from the carpet surface and the surrounding air. As technicians monitor these machines, other team members set up air movers to blow warm, dry air over the carpet, forcing the damp air out where an exhaust fan removes it and blows it out of the facility. This use of negative air pressure is very useful for reducing the water vapor in the air that can cause secondary water damage to previously secure fixtures and furnishings.

Restoring your business office is not always a difficult process, but it does take training and the proper tools to do it correctly. SERVPRO of  N. Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview can walk through every step with you until we finish and return a dry, safe structure so you can reopen for business. Call today at (504) 468-3046 if you need our services.

SERVPRO Works Quickly to Remove Water and Prevent Further Damage

8/2/2019 (Permalink)

Flooding in a N. Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview home has some immediate effects. Paper items such as books, legal documents, and magazines quickly become compromised and have to be thrown out. In most cases, these are minor expenses compared to a loss of personal property like carpets and living room furniture.

SERVPRO concentrates its water removal efforts for N. Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview homes to get the water out as quickly as possible and to reduce the damaging effects caused by the water before our teams removed it. First, our IICRC certified technicians prevent any more water from entering the home. In most cases, the water in the home is a plumbing issue; technicians turn off the water as close to the broken appliance or pipe as possible. If needed, we turn off the water line leading into the home.

As one team member turns off the water, others bring in commercial grade pumps to remove any standing water. Once technicians bring the water down to just above the surface of carpets, they switch to extraction wands. In addition to removing water from the surface, these devices also work very well at drawing water out of carpets.

After they removed the bulk of the water, technicians begin to dry property. They remove any soaked furniture and other property out of the home and place it on blocks or pallets. SERVPRO teams do this to allow airflow around and underneath each item, and so water can drain out of them, so varnish and fabric colors do not run and stain carpets and rugs.

Once team members move the items out of the way, our carpet specialists lift the carpets to dry them. If there is a pad underneath, they remove the carpet to dispose of the pad. Pads disintegrate quickly after absorbing large amounts of water, and it is cheaper to replace them than to attempt to dry them.

After removing the pad, specialist lay the carpet back down. They raise a section at opposite ends and place air movers at one end to blow warm, dry air under and over the carpet and place an exhaust fan at the other to draw damp air away from the carpet.

SERVPRO of N. Kenner, Harahan,& Lakeview knows that removing standing water is the first, best step to reducing damage to personal property. If you need our services for flooding or another issue, call us today at (504) 468-3046. We are here to help return your home to a dry, safe condition.

Water Damage Strikes Fast ... So Does SERVPRO!

7/30/2019 (Permalink)

The Answer for Minimizing the Effects of Water Intrusion into Your Metairie Home...SERVPRO of N. Kenner Harahan & Lakeview!

You have to act with speed when dealing with damaging water events. The longer the water soaks into your furniture, walls, and carpets, the more harm you should expect. Some incidents may make your property uninhabitable, which means spending more time out of your home. When working with professional restorers in Metairie, it is possible to identify the extent of the damage, what is restorable, and what you need to replace.

When our SERVPRO technicians arrive at your home to perform water damage restoration, we start by determining the level of saturation on the affected materials and locate all the areas with the damage. We use moisture sensors and meters to do this work, and at this point, we are in a position to determine all the procedures to use during the restoration and answer any questions that a client may be having.

The goal of our SERVPRO technicians is to minimize the damages and return your property to its preloss state. We do this by employing water extraction, evaporation, and dehumidification procedures. Some of the drying equipment we use include air heaters, air movers, and dehumidifiers. If we have set up air heaters and air movers in your property, the moisture evaporates from the wet items and surfaces into the air. To avoid secondary damage after condensation takes place, we have to remove the excess moisture from the air in a process known as dehumidification.

Right from the point when our SERVPRO technicians do the initial evaluation and assessment, we develop a drying goal and start monitoring the site. Some of the monitoring procedures include: taking the humidity and temperature readings, updating the drying progress, as well as using a moisture meter to check the moisture content in the different structural materials. Checking the indoor environment quality, work progress, and the equipment operation may be part of the monitoring.

SERVPRO of N. Kenner Harahan & Lakeview offers industry-proven cleaning and restoration services that meet commercial and residential needs. For immediate assistance, kindly call (504) 496-0193 and allow our experienced technicians make your property “Like it never even happened.”

Drying Out Services are Needed Right Away When A Storm Hits Your Home

7/25/2019 (Permalink)

North Kenner Harahan, & Lakeview homeowners are no stranger to severe weather systems passing through the area. While you cannot always account for when these strong storms are coming through the area, or adequately prepare for what they might entail, you should always be mindful of the damage that severe weather can do to your home.

Storm damage to your North Kenner Harahan, & Lakeview home can happen very quickly and with minimal warning. Something as simple as a dead tree on your property could substantially damage your house and force its way through the structural shell of your residence.

What this means for your house is the probability of compounding issues such as flooding or water damage. That is why you should contact our team of SERVPRO of North Kenner Harahan, & Lakeview restoration specialists as soon as you can following a disastrous incident like this. The more of a chance that our technicians have of getting to the problem early, the less subsequent damage that could result from the openings of your home.

From the moment that our SERVPRO of North Kenner Harahan, & Lakeview professionals arrive at your house, our primary concern is boarding up or tarping over the exposed and vulnerable points of your house. While this might not be the most exciting looking process, it protects your home from further damage from the storm that might still be passing through or other weather events that might follow closely behind.

An assessment of both the exterior issues of your home as well as the potential water damage is another preliminary step to the restoration process that helps our team determine what areas require the most immediate attention. For substantial damages, our technicians can utilize controlled demolition to prepare the area for reconstruction efforts to follow.

Storm damage can rear its ugly head in several different ways, but you can trust in the experience and professionalism of SERVPRO of North Kenner Harahan, & Lakeview to help you through every step of the restoration process. In these situations, quick reactions can save your home from further damage and more costly repairs. You can call our emergency response team 24/7 at (504) 468-3046.

The Weather Isn't The Only Thing Hot During The Summer!

7/15/2019 (Permalink)

Summer is a time to get out and have fun. But the weather isn’t the only thing that heats up during these few months.

Be aware of the risk of fires and prepare by checking the batteries in your smoke detectors and having functioning fire extinguishers.

5,700 homes experience grill related fires every year. In fact 57% of fires happen within four months; May, June, July, and August. Grill fires happen when someone mishandles the igniting of the grill with a spark or flame. Mechanical issues such as broken containers or pipes also can increase the risk of causing a fire.

For precautionary measures, before the startup of grilling season check your grills condition , clean it, check the drip pan, and thing else that could potentially have grease on it from previous cookouts. Inspect each part of your barbecue pit to make sure everything is attached properly. Also, be sure you are in a grill-friendly environment free of branches, roofs or any sort of overhang when igniting the grill. Be prepared for a fire, as grease and fat are likely to catch on fire. Keep baking soda near the grill in case a grease fire breaks out. If you find yourself faced with a fire emergency this summer, don’t hesitate to call SERVPRO of N. Kenner, Harahan, and Lakeview! 504-468-3046

When It Rains Don't Let It Pour!

7/8/2019 (Permalink)

When most people think about water damage they think of record breaking floods, washer machines and pipes busting in their homes. What they don’t think of is ONE inch of rain. Yes, I said it correctly ONE INCH. One inch of rainfall doesn’t sound like it can do much harm, but when one inch of rain falls on a roof without gutters it allows nearly 2000 gallons of water to soak into the ground around your homes foundation. Gutters are the key to help protect your home against water damage. Gutters collect the rain rolling down your roof and divert it away from your home, and prevent flooding from happening. Another reason gutters benefit your home is by protecting your soil from eroding. When you have faulty gutters it causes the water to wash away the soil and leave the foundation of your home vulnerable and unprotected.

Things to Keep an ye On:

Debris Build Up: Can lead to pools of water forming on your roof and eventually leaking through your ceiling and into your home. Use pressure washer or leaf blower to clean them out quarterly

Storm Damage: After a rain, wind, or hail storm it is important to inspect your gutters for cracks or breaks. If damage has been caused, you can fill the holes with gutter caulk.

Old Gutters: Older gutters are more susceptible to damage or contain open seams. Make quarterly routine checks for repairs.

Call SERVPRO of North Kenner Harahan and Lakeview for any of your restoration needs!    504-468-3046

SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview would like to wish everyone a safe and Happy Fourth of July!

7/1/2019 (Permalink)

RED WHITE & BOOM!

It’s that time of year again, the time where you gather all of your family and friends, barbeque, cool off with some water activities, and pop fireworks to celebrate our nation’s independence. SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview just wanted to post a few safety tips to ensure you will have a blast without creating one!

• ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW DIRECTIONS
• ALWAYS HAVE AN ADULT PRESENT
• ONLY LIGHT FIREWORKS OUTSIDE
• LIGHT THEM ON A HARD FLAT SURFACE
• LIGHT ONE AT A TIME
• DO NOT CARRY THEM AROUND IN YOUR POCKET
• KEEP WATER OR A FIRE EXTINGUISHER HANDY
• DO NOT THROW FIREWORKS
• IF A FIREWORK LOOKS DEFECTIVE, DON'T USE IT

By following these tips you are ensuring a safe and fun holiday for the whole family. 

When It Rains ... We Restore!

6/24/2019 (Permalink)

Louisiana is known for Mardi Gras, Crawfish, Alligators, jazz music, great food and an even better time. However, the first thing most people think of when they hear Louisiana is Hurricane Katrina and the flooding that accompanied her. Flooding is a fear many of our residents worry about constantly, but SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, and Lakeview is here to put our residents mind at ease. We are here to help and serve our community that we are proud to be a part of. SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, and Lakeview is on call prepared to assist in any on your water damage needs 24/7. Our highly trained technicians are ready around the clock to quickly and properly restore your home or business. We use innovative inspection and extraction equipment to detect all of the water and remove it as quickly as possible. Our technicians will observe and document the drying process to ensure your property is back “like it never even happened.”

WHAT TO DO AFTER FLOODING:

• Remove items off of furniture such as lamps, and table top décor and wipe off excess water.
• Mop up excess water on the floor.
• Prop wet upholstery and cushions.
• Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting.
• Open any doors and windows that you can to encourage air flow and help to prevent mold growth.
• Remove colored rugs from wet carpeting.

WHAT NOT TO DO AFTER A FLOOD:

• Don't turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet, and keep out of rooms where ceilings are sagging.
• Don't use your household vacuum to remove water.
• Don't leave books, magazines or other colored items on wet carpet or floors.

Even though you may have removed all of the water, there may be moisture lurking within your floors, carpet and baseboards that you cannot see that’s where SERVPRO of North Kenner Harahan and Lakeview can help! Please call us at        504-468-3046

Don't Delay Get OUT of Fire's Way!

6/17/2019 (Permalink)

When it comes to commercial buildings mistakes are never an option. Commercial building owners should go the extra mile to protect their properties from any sort of damage that could occur. Here are a few tips to protect your building and the people in them.

Alarms

Fire and smoke alarms are the first defense for commercial buildings when a fire occurs.

Dos include:

• Ensuring the alarm system is regularly inspected in line with regulation
• Maintaining documentation surrounding alarm activity and maintenance
• Testing your alarm system regularly to ensure proper function
• Creating an action plan for building residents for when the alarm is set off

Don’ts:

• Downplaying or brushing off the need to have regular maintenance and testing for your fire alarm system

Extinguishers and Suppression Systems

Extinguishers can be used by individuals to manage small fires while suppression systems can help prevent serious damage on a larger scale.

Dos:

• Conducting regular tests to ensure proper function and pressure
• Scheduling routine maintenance through contractors
• Storing extinguishers in a clear and open space that makes them easily accessible
• Providing proper training for occupants

Don’ts:

• Putting off regularly scheduled inspections and tests to ensure function
• Neglecting to train occupants on proper extinguisher use and handling
• Keeping extinguishers in an area that is cluttered, difficult to get to, or where heat is constantly present

 Lighting

In the case of emergencies like a fire, emergency lighting sources should be available in order to provide occupants with a safe pathway from the building.

Dos:

• Installing lighting throughout the building to provide effective light in all occupied areas
• Scheduling regular maintenance and inspection

Don’ts :

• Failing to install proper lighting
• Neglecting to have regular maintenance and inspection

Flooded Kenner Home

6/13/2019 (Permalink)

Nobody ever wants to be “that guy” holding pots and pans to catch leaking water, but let’s face it things happen. Luckily a homeowner of a local Kenner home had SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview’s number handy!

Your toilet is the last thing you think will cause you home water damage. However, just as you age causing your muscles and bones to get weak and brittle so does your toilets components that allow it to properly function. While some issues might be a drawn-out refilling process that can affect your monthly water bill, more severe consequences might include overflowing of the reservoir when the float mechanism does not engage.

Overflowing reservoirs might not affect your home but it does often require professional water removal and recovery. Even with noticing the problem shortly after it begins, an instance like this can quickly cover the bathroom floor and affect other rooms as well. Removing water yourself with buckets and mops is simply not enough. Even though you may have removed all of the water, there may be moisture lurking within your floors, carpet and baseboards that you cannot see that’s where SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview can help.

We understand the frustration and importance of reacting quickly to these types of situations. Which is why our highly trained technicians, are ready around the clock to quickly and properly restore your home or business using the IICRC drying principles. We use advanced inspection and extraction equipment to detect all of the water and remove it as quickly as possible. Our technicians will observe and document the drying process to ensure your property is dry.

Whether water damage is caused by plumbing malfunctions, ground water, falling water, or weather damage SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview is the right professional choice to make in assisting water damages. Give us a call @ 504-468-3046.

Call SERVPRO of N. Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview Today To Protect Your Business From The Next Storm

6/12/2019 (Permalink)

Is Your Business Prepared For The Next Storm?

When a disaster strikes the time to prepare has passed. Don’t be one of the 60% of businesses to not have a formal emergency response plan. Roughly 80% of businesses are likely to go out of business if they do not recover after a disaster within a months’ time, and 50% of businesses never reopen. The best way to protect your company is to have a solid game plan. Is your business prepared for a natural disaster to hit?

          Well you are in luck; SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview is here to help! We have been working with local business to ensure that they will not fall victim to these statistics.

          SERVPRO has an amazing program called the EMERGENCY READY PLAN. This program aids property managers and owners, both residential and commercial to be prepared for a disaster to hit. We will walk you step by step to help you put together an EMERGENCY READY PLAN. We will help you identify and label utility, water, and gas shut-off locations, identify in house personal contact information, and identify local emergency contact information such as fire, police, and hospital contacts.

          When and if a storm were to hit our highly trained technicians are ready around the clock to quickly and properly restore your home or business to pre-water damage condition. SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview uses advanced inspection and extraction equipment to detect all of the water and remove it as quickly as possible. Our technicians will observe and document the drying process to ensure your property is dry.

For more information on protecting your business please contact us @ 504-468-3046

Put It Out Before It Puts You Out!

6/12/2019 (Permalink)

Knock Out Smoke Residue and Odors by Calling SERVPRO of N. Kenner Harahan, & Lakeview for Fire Damage Mitigation

All it takes is one little spark and poof! A fire has started. As children we were taught all the different ways to prevent a fire such as don’t leave a dish towel near a burning stove, don’t play with electrical sockets, don’t play with matches, or what to do when a building catches on fire; STOP, DROP, AND ROLL, exit a building in an orderly fashion without panicking, and call 911. However, no one ever went over what to do after the flames have been put out such as, how to get rid of the funky residue and odor.

 Unfortunately, regular household cleaning products along with soap and water won't do the trick when it comes to getting rid of smoke residue and odors. Although the stains may be gone after endless hours of scrubbing, the chemicals in the cleaning products can seep into walls, floors, or other absorbent surfaces, and cause future damage. The importance of cleaning and treating all exposed surfaces to insure everything is fully clean and rid of funky smells may seem overwhelming, but don’t panic SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview has you covered!

Our IICRC Certified Fire and Smoke Restoration Technicians can help clean and remove odor from your home or business. Our technicians can clean the affected surfaces thoroughly using dry and wet washing techniques to release and carry away the residue particles. Chemically treated wet and dry sponges can remove most residues, though at times a preliminary vacuuming with a HEPA filtered device yields positive results. We can follow up this procedure with deodorization using a combination of deodorization techniques since one product or process cannot solve all odor problems. Some odors require direct spraying, and others fogging.

The technicians use different types of deodorizing equipment, including air scrubbers and hydroxyl generators, depending on the odor situation. Air scrubbers can eliminate airborne particles, gases, and odors from the air. These devices draw dirty indoor air through a series of HEPA and charcoal filters, capturing gases, particles, and odors. They then exhaust clean air back into the home.

Our crew works hard to restore items to their original condition using safe and thorough restoration techniques call SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview for any of your fire mitigation needs @ 504-468-3046

Call SERVPRO of N. Kenner Harahan & Lakeview After Your Fire!

6/6/2019 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview has been the go to trusted fire repair and restoration team serving the local area since 1992. Our highly trained team provides extraordinary service and we promise to restore your residential or commercial property “Like it never even happened.”

SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview specializes in fire and water damage restoration. We have the specific damage restoration training, personnel, and equipment which allow us to be able to quickly restore your home to pre-fire condition. Which is why you should call us right away before the initial shock of the fire wears off. People tend to instantly feel overwhelmed, stressed, and helpless afterwards and they need to be able to trust in a company that cares about their belongings as much as they do.

After a fire occurs you should limit movement in your home to prevent soot particles from embedding into your rugs, carpets, cloth sofas, curtains, etc. Another tip is to place clean towels or old sheets on these items to protect them from further damage. If your electricity is off immediately empty your fridge and freezer as well as prop the doors open. Changing your HVAC filter is also recommended.

SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview is prepared to come to your aid after fire damages. Call (504) 468-3046 as soon as fire officials release your property for a rapid assessment and solid restoration plan.

Better To Be Prepared!

5/30/2019 (Permalink)

Keep you home and possessions safe this hurricane season! Your local SERVPRO has put together a handy list check list for you this season!

SECURE YOUR HOUSE DOORS: Add bolts at the top and bottom of your doors. Strong winds can easily rip doors off hinges. It is also a good idea to calk doors to prevent rain from getting in.

STORM PROOF YOUR WINDOWS: Living in Louisiana storm shutters are a key asset when trying to defend your home of a hurricane. However, old fashion plywood will do the trick as well, keep in mind it should be at least 5/8 inches thick. Caulking the cracks around your windows will also prevent heavy rains from getting inside your home and decreases the chances of moisture damage.

STRAP DOWN YOUR ROOF: Hurricane straps and clamps are handy little tools to insure you that your roof is fastened to the frame.

SECURE OUTDOOR YARD ITEMS: Find a safe place such a garage or shed to store all of your patio furniture, grill, and lawn decor. Make sure no lose items are left to be blown through a window.

SAFETY PROOF YOUR LANDSCAPING: Lastly, trim trees and bushes to minimalism debris. Tie down smaller trees and shrubs, and move all potted plants indoors.

Molded Hotel In Kenner

5/15/2019 (Permalink)

Ever wondered why you ended up sick after your relaxing stay on vacation? What if I told you it was because of mold? Crazy, I know! There are multiple ways a residence can become infested with mold. Surprisingly, one of the most common places for mold to be found is behind wallpaper especially in an older building or house. Mold loves cool, dark, humid areas. You don’t necessarily need a surface to be completely drenched for mold to appear. Yes, mold infestations can be caused by minor water intrusions, such as a slow roof leak or loose plumbing fitting however; it can also be caused by two people breathing while sleeping in a cool bedroom with the door closed. An adult gives off close to a gallon of water a day while breathing. It’s crazy to think about the amount of water that is being trapped in your wallpaper every night.

SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview is currently working a Mold Remediation job at a local Kenner hotel. Our employees are trained mold remediators trained to use the industry’s best practices. Our team is quickly working to contain the infestation and prevent any future mold growth from happening. We are managing the situation and working to remediate the property back to its original preloss condition.

SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview stands ready to help you with any of your Mold Removal and Remediation needs. Please contact us at 504.468.3048

How SERVPRO Removes Water From Your Flood Damaged Harahan Factory

3/27/2019 (Permalink)

No job is too big for SERVPRO. We make it "Like it never even happened."

Factories Need Commercial Water Removal after Flooding Happens in Harahan

When your Harahan area factory floods and invades spaces where your employees work, SERVPRO knows that getting things back to normal as timely as possible restores safe conditions and keeps schedules intact. We can help you with these aspects by sending out qualified specialists who understand your concerns.  

We serve Harahan and nearby locations with commercial water removal methods that rectify disasters that can otherwise prevent businesses from operating normally. Your ability to stay open means a lot to our local community and us. We do everything we can do to make this possible for you, and when closing your operations down does become a necessity, we work as quickly as possible to minimize your downtime.  

Flooding can cause serious problems with maintaining a safe environment for your workers, so we ensure that these issues receive the attention required first. Removing water from floors makes walking through these areas safe again, but we also need to clean contaminated areas, as well as dry the rest of your facility. After flooding occurs, humidity levels can increase and cause problems with equipment and inventory.  

We use advanced technology to determine where elevated amounts of moisture occur, as different materials can absorb more moisture than other materials. Heat also plays a role in water removal, so where elements such as concrete and other hard but porous substances exist, we increase the temperature to force this moisture out and into the air. Before it can condense on other surfaces where it might become absorbed again, our air movers push it into our desiccant machinery, trapping it and keeping it from causing any additional damage.  

We also make sure that areas around electrical conduits become dry again, and work with certified electricians to rule out any possible problems with your factories electrical system. We streamline the entire restoration process as much as possible to keep overall costs low and prevent damage from worsening.  

SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview is ready to take your call at (504) 468-3046 when you need water removal services to keep your factory running in River Ridge, Elmwood, or New Orleans. Call us, 24/7, to have IICRC-certified technicians take care of the situation for you.

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How Flood Waters Contaminate Your New Orleans Home

3/21/2019 (Permalink)

Floodwater brings bacteria and other contaminants into your home. Call SERVPRO Franchise professionals to safely remove the water.

Add a Professional Team to Your Flood Damage Emergency Plan in New Orleans

If there is something the people of New Orleans know well is the devastation of a natural disaster. Regardless of how safe we want to be and how much we prepare for the arrival of a storm, our homes continue to be vulnerable to the destruction left behind when streets flood and whole communities left without resources. As important as finding shelter, gas and stocking non-perishables and water is, homeowners must also focus on building a sketch of a plan post-disaster. By planning, you can save valuable resources and begin the restoration of your home as soon as possible.  

When it is likely that there is flood damage to your home in New Orleans, linking to SERVPRO ahead of time is your first step towards recovering your home. Our team is available 24/7 to answer your call and spring into action as soon as it is safe to do so. Aside from our technical training and on-the-job expertise, we rely on industry-specific equipment specially designed to help pump water out of your home and expedite the drying process.  

One of the main concerns when flood waters enter your home is the impurities contained within its flow. Debris, contamination and unwanted bacteria all enter your property as soon as black waters come inside and it needs removing as soon as possible. We must remove porous materials such as upholstery, curtains, and carpets following any contact with incoming water, and our SERVPRO team coordinates this removal as part of the remediation process.  

Aside from our actual work, our SERVPRO team is a resource for you when it comes to gathering facts to file an insurance claim. Because our site assessment process is rigorous and complete, we can provide information to support the extent of the damage which can help support your interactions with insurance.  

Natural disasters are complicated to navigate, but SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview is here to help. Reach out to (504) 468-3046 to make the best of a bad situation and let us return your home to its original condition.

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When Leaky Appliances Cause Water Damage To Your New Orleans Home, Call Our Crew At SERVPRO!

3/7/2019 (Permalink)

No matter what time your appliances spring a leak, call SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview at (504) 468-3046.

SERVPRO Knows How To Handle Leaky Appliances In Your New Orleans Home

What is dry? Dry does not mean the same thing in your New Orleans home as it means in the Nevada desert. Different areas have different needs and challenges. SERVPRO has dedicated specialists to handle your unique needs as soon as you spot a leak in your home. We’re Faster to Any Size Disaster!

Water damage in your New Orleans home from broken appliances can really stress you out. SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview can send out technicians quickly to assess and mitigate your problem. Our advanced technology and ongoing education help make us an industry leader.

First, we'll do an inspection of the problem area and an assessment. Our dedicated staff is IICRC certified, and we practice ongoing education to keep on top of any new information and techniques in damage restoration.

Next, we will move your belongings to a dry area and clean up any standing water. Our experts will work with your insurance adjuster to help keep costs low while we work to mitigate the spread of the problem within your home. Ongoing damages can affect your home if the water is not cleaned up quickly.

We will set up dehumidifiers and air movers in your home. In winter you may need extra heaters brought in to hasten the process. Lastly, we will clean up and restore any damaged areas. We can help restore furniture as well if you need it.

We have specially trained technicians who handle deodorizing your home, so you don't have to worry about lingering smells associated with damp floors and walls. As an industry leader in cleaning and restoration, we take pride in our work. We want you to feel, “Like it never even happened,” so you can be comfortable at home again right away.

No matter what time your appliances spring a leak, call SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview at (504) 468-3046. We're ready 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to help.

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How Professionals Remove Mold FromYour New Orleans Home

2/26/2019 (Permalink)

Louisiana's climate provides a hospitable habitat mold growth.

Mold Remediation Specialists in New Orleans Help Protect Homes from Microscopic Invaders

No matter where you go inside your New Orleans residence, microbes live there with you. Many of these go about their business without ever causing you grief or harm. Some, however, wait for a period of change in the indoor environment that brings an increase in moisture. When this change happens, some microorganisms switch from their naturally dormant state to a highly active one and begin to proliferate.  

SERVPRO helps protect and restore homes in the New Orleans area with standard mold remediation techniques. Eliminating the entire microbial population from any dwelling is not possible, nor would it result in a healthy environment. However, whenever mold grows too rapidly and covers a large area, removal of the contaminated sections of building materials and intensive cleaning of affected belongings and furnishings mitigates the situation.  

As we remediate damaged sections in a home, we use air scrubbers to strip the air of microbes and their spores. These spores can cause subsequent infestations in other areas of your residence, as well as cause health effects in you and your family members. Our mold remediation specialists place these air scrubbers outside of negative air pressure chambers to contain any already existing spores and also inside these chambers.  

When inside a chamber, an air scrubber is a part of the chamber once we hook it up to plastic tubing. This tubing runs from the air scrubber to the outside of your home, directing air out, while pulling in only fresh air from outside the chamber, which prevents any of our equipment from sending spores into any nearby uncontaminated places.  

Plastic sheeting is our ally when remediating mold damage, so we also use it in the form of double bags to help us safely remove moldy pieces of drywall and other materials. Keeping these pieces contained helps us protect your property.  

SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview can restore your home, "Like it never even happened." even when mold damage looks unmanageable. Our specialists hold IICRC certificates and are ready 24/7 to help protect your residence in Jefferson and Lakeview. Call us at (504) 468-3046 for prompt and professional remediation experts.

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Don't Let Water Damage Rain on Your New Orleans Mardi Gras Parade

2/21/2019 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview is available 24/7--even during Mardi Gras. We'll do the work so you can enjoy the festivities.

Fast, Effective, and Friendly Water Removal Services in New Orleans

When an appliance in your home breaks down and leaves you in dire need of professional water removal services, it is essential to reach out for them as soon as you can. While a leaking dishwasher may seem like a problem that can be set aside until you have time to find time for a solution, it is never a good idea to leave it waiting. Neglecting the issue until later can only cause more damage inside of your residence. As moisture builds, so too can further problems, such as mold damage.  

Calling professional water removal services to your New Orleans house after the first time your dishwasher leaks can prevent those future damages from occurring. The truth is that every time your dishwasher leaks gallons of water onto your floor, it compromises the hardwood flooring and the base of the cabinetry in your kitchen. As the wooden panels absorb excess moisture, the wood can begin to swell. As a result of the strain, the floorboard can start to blister and crack.  

After a particularly severe leak, it is wise to reach out to both an electrician and a professional cleanup and remediation company, such as SERVPRO. We are known for our swift service, as we always try to arrive at your home as soon as possible after your call. Our IICRC-certified technicians come equipped with advanced technology to help them tackle the damages in your home as quickly and effectively as possible.  

When we arrive, our SERVPRO techs can begin to remediation process as soon as possible. We can use pieces of equipment specifically designed for extracting water from your residence as swiftly as possible, such as wet/dry vacuums and extractors. However, removing the puddle of water isn't enough. Our SERVPRO technicians must also remove the moisture from your floorboards and the base of your cabinets, using devices such as flood drying mats, dehumidifiers, and axial fans. Once we finish, we can return your home to you feeling "Like it never even happened."  

When an appliance leaks and causes water damage inside of your kitchen, never hesitate. Reach out to SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview by phoning (504) 446-6496. Day or evening, we are ready to help you.

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Here's a Quick Way to Solve a Flooding Problem in New Orleans with SERVPRO

2/10/2019 (Permalink)

Even though flooding cannot be predicted or prevented, team SERVPRO's effective service can make it "Like it never even happened."

Levee Damage Can Flood Multiple New Orleans Homes

With New Orleans sitting so low beneath sea level, the threat is ever present for flood damage to occur. While the levee system works efficiently to prevent these breaches, severe weather systems can often threaten the structural integrity of these constructions and allow water to pour through vulnerabilities long enough to flood properties nearby. With so many homes that can become affected by this breach, contacting professional restoration technicians like ours right away is vital to protecting the investment you have made in your property.

While there are warning systems in place to alert homeowners to potential threats from the levees in New Orleans, the effect on the properties remains the same. Within a short period, water levels can rise considerably within the main floor of a home, causing irreparable damage to structural elements like flooring, drywall, and other construction materials. Our SERVPRO professionals can arrive quickly with effective mitigation solutions designed to extract water quickly from the affected areas and allow for drying efforts to begin immediately.

Flooding often requires build back and reconstruction services to play a role in between initial mitigation efforts and restoration. Our SERVPRO team features licensed contractors with the ability to not only build back walls and structural elements damaged by the flooding, but also rewire homes, reconstruct damaged plumbing, and run other utilities through the house as needed.

This comprehensive approach to restoration and reconstruction helps our recovery team to be a wise choice for those dealing with flooded homes throughout our service area. We can respond quickly to emergencies that threaten the property and its contents, and offer effective solutions to protect what matters most to you while our certified experts begin restoring the home to original condition.

While there is no way to predict the condition of levees or the likelihood of disasters like flooding, you can count on our SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview to help clean up the mess and restore the damage. Give us a call anytime that you need us at (504) 468-3046.

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Fire Damage Remediation Strategies in New Orleans Revealed

2/8/2019 (Permalink)

Quick thinking on your part to contact SERVPRO after a fire can make your home look "Like it never even happened." Call right away for best results.

Training and Innovations Tame Fire Damage Consequences in New Orleans

Once the fear and confusion after a fire begin to dissipate, it is vital to find a full-service restoration company to help recover the function and feel of your New Orleans home. Surveying the damage can make you feel hopeless and entirely out of your element. Working with our experienced project managers and trained crews restores your hope in your future, remediating the damage “Like it never even happened.”

Fire damage to your New Orleans household needs a fast and professional response. In addition to the harm done by the flames, it is likely that your home is awash in water and chemical extinguishing agents used to quell the blaze. Because we handle a wide range of disaster mitigation jobs, our crews move from task to task without delay.

SERVPRO technicians match the type of smoke and soot damage to the mitigation techniques learned at IICRC training. Our service vehicles stock the products and tools needed to clear away all types of soot, from vacuums and bushes for light ash to abrasives, surfactants, and solvents for thick, sticky, or protein-based residues. We treat cleaned areas with EPA registered disinfectants, inhibiting the microbial growth that otherwise could take hold in our humid climate.

Our workers can scrape and sand down even deep charring, allowing original structural components to be restored rather than bringing in a demolition team. Historic homes in our area are treasured, and the ability to save architecturally significant details sets SERVPRO apart as a restoration industry leader. Once the damaged areas are stabilized we arrange for appropriate repairs and refinishing, returning your home to its preloss appearance and comfort.

SERVPRO also offers top-notch deodorization services. We start by removing the smell-carrying materials and cleaning thoroughly. Other techniques include sealing surfaces and innovations like thermal fogging that eliminate odors by recreating the conditions of the fire to neutralize bad-smelling particles by chemical reactions. Hydroxyl generators and enzymatic treatments are often successful deodorants at the molecular level.

SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview is prepared to come to your aid after fire damages your New Orleans abode. Call (504) 468-3046 as soon as fire officials release your property for a rapid assessment and solid restoration plan.

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Some Ways to Avoid Secondary Damages in New Orleans After Water Damage

1/20/2019 (Permalink)

Water damage can happen very quickly. Act fast and hire an effective IICRC certified SERVPRO water damage remediation team.

Why SERVPRO is a Water Cleanup Industry Leader in New Orleans

Companies that offer water mitigation services in New Orleans need to on their toes because of the variety of ways residents find moisture damaging their homes. Storms, waterway flooding, and just day to day breakages, negligence, and just bad luck can all contribute to the need for water removal and applied structural drying in houses, condos, and apartments.

Property owners need access to reliable water cleanup services in New Orleans fast. Moisture that lingers more than a day or two in this humid climate can significantly increase the risk of mold development in households already vigilant about the possibility of microbial growth. We pride ourselves on being Faster to Any Size Disaster, a key reason why we should be your first call.

Two words sum up why SERVPRO is a water cleanup leader: training and equipment. We support our employees in their efforts to become and remain certified by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC). Our crews hold multiple certificates in specialties such as Water Restoration (WRT), Applied Structural Drying (ASD), Building Moisture Thermography (BMT), and others. The IICRC coursework completed represents the mastery of water cleanup industry standards.

Each of our familiar green service trucks carries a full complement of water cleanup equipment essentials. Gas-powered submersible pumps, wanded water extractors, and specialized tools like drying mats are quickly available for technicians to employ in water loss scenarios. A lineup of industrial strength air movers, heaters, and dehumidifiers round out the tools always ready for duty. Our ability to select the appropriate water mitigation device needed for each situation without delay is a solid reason why SERVPRO boasts successful outcomes for projects completed.

Our technicians carefully monitor moisture levels throughout every project, ensuring that all excess water exits the premises. Proficiency in the use of moisture meters and thermal scanners allows our crews to make decisions based on accurate data. Competence in cutting edge mitigation technology is why SERVPRO water cleanup plans deliver the desired results.

Contact SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview for your New Orleans water cleanup needs. One call to (504) 468-3046 brings a well-qualified team of restoration experts to your door, ready to assess and manage water loss issues.
 
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New Orleans Water Extraction from Flooring Materials Is Customized by SERVPRO

1/8/2019 (Permalink)

SERVPRO Has Industry Leading Water Pumps for Extraction and Mitigation for New Orleans Properties

The Best Choice For Water Removal In New Orleans

Flooding brings to mind major disasters with broken dams and entire neighborhoods under water. Despite these visuals, as painful as they can be, many homeowners and residents can suffer just as much damage and incur as much of a repair and restoration bill from failed plumbing like a ruptured sink pipe or a water heater with a faulty high-pressure release switch.
 
Regardless of the source, water removal is a recurring event for many New Orleans residents. That is why customers return to SERVPRO for their needs. They know that each of our technicians trains on the latest equipment and stays updated on the best methods to help our neighbors return to a dry, safe home once again.
 
Once they turn off the water at the main or the point of failure and depending on the level of water, our removal teams begin with a commercial grade pump for higher amounts. We also have portable submersible pumps for two or more inches of water depth. Depending on the size of the home, team members can use machines that plug directly into the home’s electrical service or into one of the generators we keep in our inventory. For large homes, condos, and apartments, we also have a truck-mounted pump that can operate 24/7 if needed.
 
For lower amounts that cover the surface, SERVPRO technicians switch to smaller, extraction devices that work very efficiently to draw water out of carpets and wooden floors. We can set up drying mats which draw water efficiently from the joints of boards. For small rooms and closets, they can use a device that looks similar to a vacuum cleaner. Our team members can adjust the rate of airflow and amount of heat in these wands to ensure they do not cause any secondary harm to the carpets or floors as they draw out the water trapped inside.
 
Carpet pads, however, quickly deteriorate once they begin to soak up water. If the water remained on the carpet overnight, we recommend lifting the carpet and replacing the pad immediately after completing the extraction process.
 
At SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview, our goal is to help each of our neighbors and friends return to a home that looks just like it did before the disaster, no matter how large or small. If any part of your home is or has been underwater, call us today at (504) 468-3046 to help make it right.

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How Professionals Extract Water from Your New Orleans Home

12/20/2018 (Permalink)

Flooding in New Orleans is a common occurrence. Call SERVPRO at the first sign of water damage.

Flood Extraction Technicians in New Orleans Talk About Tools Used During The Restoration Process

After a storm hits the New Orleans area, it is possible that your home becomes negatively affected by moisture. If water gets into your building after a thunderstorm, it is wise to call in a professional flood extraction company like SERVPRO. Substantial amounts of rain can make rainwater find its way into your house through any small existing cracks or holes. Heavy winds can cause other damage such as broken exterior walls or windows that can create places for rainwater to enter. If flood extraction does not take place within 48 hours, it is possible that mold can develop.

If you ever notice even slight damage after a storm, SERVPRO provides  24/7  fast service. We are ready at all times of the day to arrive and begin flood extraction at your New Orleans residence. Our highly trained teams are located in the area and can respond quickly to help you mitigate your storm-related issues. As soon as we respond to your emergency call, we start assessing your problems so that we can devise a plan of attack. We figure what types of equipment we can use to reduce moisture levels as quickly as possible.

Our SERVPRO technicians have access to various types of advanced technology and equipment. From the initial estimate to the final cleaning process we use the industry's most advanced tools and technology. When first devising our initial project scope we use specialized moisture sensors and meters to find all of the places the water affected. During the extraction process, we use different types of extractors and various tools depending on the severity of each situation. When we dry out structural components inside your home, we use the most up-to-date air moving and dehumidification technology.

Our technicians are IICRC certified and have experience in using all of the needed equipment during the different types of scenarios. If you ever suffer from damage after a storm or flood takes place, call SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan, & Lakeview at (504) 468-3046 24 hours a day and seven days a week.  

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If The Levee Breaks You Need The Team At SERVPRO To Help Save Your New Orleans Department Store!

12/10/2018 (Permalink)

These levee breaks can quickly affect miles of properties, including your department store near the French Quarter.

Levee Breaks Can Flood Your New Orleans Department Store

One of the most severe situations that New Orleans residents can face is the sheer force of hurricanes and their destructive nature on the structures and communities throughout our service area. As our residents saw with Hurricane Katrina, these same destructive forces can cause devastation to multiple properties simultaneously when the force and power of the storm break through levees. These levee breaks can quickly affect miles of properties, including your department store near the French Quarter.

With levee breaks, so many properties get affected all at once by storm and flood damages in New Orleans. Your department store has a substantial investment at risk by the rising and rushing waters, and you need a crew that can arrive quickly to help you protect this investment. Our SERVPRO Contents Department has the experience to remove at-risk items from flooded or flooding properties to protect them until it is safe to return them after restoration completes.

Often with substantial catastrophes like what our area saw with Katrina and the breaking of levees, there is no stopping the water flooding the area from infiltrating your business and affecting construction materials and the remaining contents. Most often, business owners must wait until the water settles enough for extraction and drying efforts to be effective. Our SERVPRO professionals can work quickly at this time with truck-mounted extraction pumps, offering a powerful 300 psi removal.

Our franchise offers comprehensive restoration services in the event of flooding throughout our area. With so much of the city and its surrounding communities well below sea level, many properties ultimately get affected by levee breaks. Our licensed contracting division can help with demolition of unsalvageable construction and efficient rebuilding services to return your building to its former condition.

While you cannot always expect levees to break and flood the city, knowing what to do and whom to call in such a disaster is critical to protecting your investment you have made in your store. Give our SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview rapid response team a call anytime disaster strikes at (504) 468-3046.

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Could You be Making a Mistake in New Orleans When Drying Out Your Hardwood Flooring After a Flood?

12/6/2018 (Permalink)

When flooding affects your hardwood flooring, knowing the right way to dry it can be the difference between success and replacement. Call SERVPRO.

How Flood Damage Affects Different Wood Floors in Homes Throughout New Orleans

Many of the homes in and around New Orleans contain beautiful hardwood floors. Some of these floors are original and can be several decades old. When homeowners have cared for them and maintained them well, they can significantly add to a home's value.
 
All of a homeowner's efforts to maintain a home's floors can wash down the drain when flood damage in New Orleans happens to a home. Because flooding may have occurred in the past, homeowners may have replaced their home's original hardwood flooring with other types of similar-looking flooring. These may cost less initially, but during a flood, the cost-effectiveness of these replacement floors diminishes rapidly.
 
Authentic hardwood floors may seem damaged at first, immediately after a flood. However, the cupping and crowning of correctly installed hardwood floors are often temporary or easily repaired situations compared to the damage wood laminate or engineered wood flooring exhibits after flooding.
 
Laminate flooring can show signs of damage from small spills, rain dripping from a leak in the roof, or a mop that held too much water. Real hardwood floors often recover with proper drying techniques. These floors are made of small bits of wood held together by glue with an imprinted image on them, which is then covered with a protective seal, which only protects the top of the piece, and not the bottom or sides. Water that comes into contact with the unprotected surfaces causes the piece to swell and expand. The protective seal can begin bubbling and peeling. The underside often disintegrates into mush. SERVPRO technicians shovel these off the surface to prepare it for new installation.
 
Engineered flooring can fare better than laminate flooring but still become damaged from flooding. Spills and other mishaps do not cause comparable damage to laminate flooring. Engineered flooring sustains damage because of the interlocking design that holds the boards together. Many times these floors merely float on the sub-floor without any fasteners except at the outside edges, which allows swelling from water to pop boards out from buckling. More commonly, though, these floors end up cracked and splintered from flood damage.
 
SERVPRO can help you recover your home's hardwood floors after suffering through your home's bout with flood damage. Slight sanding can eliminate any crowning that remains after drying brings the moisture levels down to reasonable amounts. Cupping often diminishes adequately enough when moisture content reverts to normal. Slow and steady drying of the floors with our Injectidry system means this occurs evenly.
 
SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview helps families in Elmwood, Jefferson, and River Ridge restore their homes after flood damage. Call us at (504) 468-3046, so we can begin mitigation work now.

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SERVPRO, Yes for Rapid Water Removal after a Water Loss in New Orleans

11/29/2018 (Permalink)

Water Removal and Just as Important--Drying of Building Materials--Is SERVPRO's Method for Service to New Orleans Property Owners

In New Orleans, How to Choose the Right Provider for Water Extraction and Drying

Standing water can be exceptionally damaging to your home. Any wooden components in the structure of your home start to swell when introduced to water which can cause warping and lead to expensive, unnecessary replacement. There are also likely to be staining or soiling on your walls and skirtings left behind after the visible pooling is gone and any residual moisture can cause mold. As experienced practitioners in the industry, here are a few things you should ask for from your restoration provider.

Properties that require water removal in New Orleans are relatively common. Flash Floods are part of life for the communities in this part of the US, so it is only natural that there are a lot of service providers out there. Although it can be tempting to opt for the first one you find, spending a little time doing your research can pay dividends in the long run by ensuring you avoid secondary damages.

The first thing to look for is technicians that are qualified. Experience is valuable in any walk of life, but so too is training and expertise. The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is an excellent place to start when checking if your provider has the necessary expertise. SERVPRO trains technicians in facilities all over the US and many of our technicians hold IICRC certificates in applied structural drying (ASD) and other vital areas of expertise.

Another important consideration for any homeowner looking to bring services into their home is resources. A company using outdated equipment and methods is incapable of completing a water removal service correctly. That is because water can easily escape the eye and reside in crawlspaces, wall cavities, subfloor or behind fittings. SERVPRO uses advanced drying mats and state-of-the-art injectidry systems. One of the reasons we can provide this type of equipment is that each franchise has access to national resources ensuring a better, advanced service.

When you invite restoration technicians into your home, you need to know they are qualified and armed with the right equipment. SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview is here to assist you 24 hours a day. Call us at (504) 468-3046

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Did You Know That a Mold Infestation in New Orleans can Spread Within Hours?

11/18/2018 (Permalink)

When you see or smell the tell-tale signs of mold in your home, contact SERVPRO for effective remediation options.

Why SERVPRO Offers A Viable Mold Damage Solution For Your New Orleans Home

The journey from benign mold spores to damaging mold colonies can be a short one in New Orleans. When mold growth challenges homeowners in our community finding a reputable and reliable mold remediation company is crucial. Scare tactics or overblown promises are not helpful when microbial growth accelerates. Our professional approach and practical advice for mold remediation aftercare explain why to rely on our expertise.

Warm and humid climate makes mold damage in New Orleans a constant worry for homeowners. Mold spores are always ariborne and settled on surfaces. When moisture adds to the mix, the spores absorb even tiny amounts of water and begin their reproductive cycle. Flooding or water damage unresolved for more than 24 to 48 hours offer spores the fuel and the time to explode into full-blown colonies. Trained and certified mold remediators can halt the mold invasion through moisture control and manage mold damage with proven strategies.

If you wonder why SERVPRO is a leader in mold remediation look no further than the IICRC training and certification we require of our employees. Our mold remediation technicians use the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) protocols to complete mold abatement projects safely and efficiently. We use physical barriers and negative pressure air scrubbers to contain the moldy spaces and vent the inevitable debris during removal. Mechanical scraping of moldy materials is effective, particularly when the mold grows on a flat, non-porous surface.

Even when the mold hyphae infiltrate porous materials, SERVPRO makes good use of modern technology to remove deeply embedded mold damage. Soda blasting uses sodium bicarbonate in a solution to abrade mold particles off surfaces gently yet effectively. These techniques help homeowners recover from mold infestations feared severe enough to require removal and replacement of building materials or disposal of belongings.

A solid reason why SERVPRO offers remarkable results is our treatment of the affected areas after mechanical removal with EPA registered antimicrobial agents. The combination of physical clearing of mold residues with the action of effective fungicides results in dependable mold remediation.

Mold remediation is incomplete until the moisture source is identified and eliminated. No reputable restoration company promises to rid a home entirely of mold as it is impossible to escape the constant quantity of mold spores. This is why SERVPRO is a trustworthy partner, bringing spore levels down to normal measurements and suggesting ways to limit the moisture that feeds a mold overgrowth.

Why choose SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview for your mold remediation needs? Our technicians, products, and research-proven methods make the difference. Call us at (504) 468-3046 to start the process to remediate the mold in your home.

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If Water Damage Plagues Your New Orleans Restaurant You Need The Team At SERVPRO

11/17/2018 (Permalink)

Attempting to remove water from your New Orleans restaurant yourself is not a wise choice.

Hire A Professional To Deal With Water Removal In Your New Orleans Restaurant Properly

Attempting to remove water from your New Orleans restaurant yourself is not a wise choice. Without the proper tools and resources, you could easily make things worse, without even knowing it. Massive intrusions affect the structural integrity of your building and allow harmful bacteria, chemicals, and additional toxic materials to swarm throughout your property.

Using anything other than professional water removal services leaves water standing in your New Orleans Restaurant for several hours or even days. After such a long time, it is impossible for you to know what the water floating around your building contains. Which can lead to exposure to a variety of airborne pathogens that you and your customers would be better off avoiding. There is no need to put yourself or your patrons at risk, seek the aid of an experienced water removal professional, today.

SERVPRO offers quality water removal services and performs time-sensitive tasks that help limit any losses you might experience. We can help prevent swelling, cracking, and surface damage throughout your dining area and give each item the attention it deserves to recover correctly. Our teams work swiftly, removing water before permanent damage occurs, this includes water affecting your electrical, plumbing, and ventilation systems. We come prepared to address any situation developing on your property in a timely, efficient manner.

You may think that putting shop vacs, towels, and bleach into your maintenance workers hands is sufficient. However, SERVPRO’s IICRC-industry certified technicians treat every surface with EPA-registered disinfectants and have access to a variety of detection, extraction, and drying equipment to remove water from your restaurant completely. Within hours, instead of days or days, instead of weeks. Remember, never waste your time and energy to obtain less than satisfactory results. Get the doors of your restaurant open again quickly, by contacting a seasoned professional, today.

All it takes is a single call to SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview to obtain the water removal, cleanup, and restoration services your company deserves. Professional services are available throughout the River Ridge, Jefferson, and Elmwood areas at a moments notice. Call us today (504) 468-3046.

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New Orleans House Fires Need SERVPRO for Complete Odor Elimination

10/23/2018 (Permalink)

New Orleans and Jambalaya! When Hot as Fire, Call SERVPRO

Why Professional Smoke and Fire Damage Restoration in New Orleans is Essential

One of the most common fire damage complaints in New Orleans that we receive is the smell of smoke. Regardless of whether or not they came from a fire, smoke smells are almost impossible to eliminate without the aid of professional tools and cleaning solutions like those carried by SERVPRO. If your home smells of smoke, here are a few questions (and answers) that you might have about setting things right.
 
What cleaning techniques can I use?
Unfortunately, like other types of fire damage in New Orleans, smoke damage is not easy to repair without special industrial-strength cleaning tools and products. Chemicals sold in department stores fail to eliminate most smoke particles in the air, and no matter how hard you scrub down the surfaces of your home, it is impossible to target the odor molecules embedded deep within wood, fabrics, and other porous materials with household cleaning supplies. You may be able to deep-clean fabrics on your own, but be careful, as this can lead to further damage to the materials and significant color bleed. We can help with our Esporta cleaning system.
 
How long will it take for the smell to go away?
Without a thorough cleanup, smoke smells can persist in a home for years. Occasionally, we get calls from people in the area who survived a fire many years ago but can still smell smoke in parts of their homes. With the kind of treatments provided by SERVPRO, we can eliminate smoke odors in the entire home within days. We cannot rid the home of Phantosmia, the imaged odors after a fire.
 
How does SERVPRO approach the problem?
We use industrial-strength chemical and thermal fogging machines to create a dense fog of specialized anti-smoke mist that targets odorous particles and neutralizes their scent. These machines mimic the spread and chemical properties of smoke to ensure that every surface and material reached by the fire receives treatment. Most of our machines are large and able to treat entire rooms at once, but we also carry ultra-low volume (ULV) foggers to target crawlspaces, air ducts, and other tight spaces in your home. We have ready to use hydroxyl generators, ozone machines, and activated carbon air scrubbers as mechanical devices.
 
SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview has the personnel and equipment needed to eliminate smoke odors once and for all in your home. Don't let the smell of smoke control your home - contact us at (504) 468-3046.

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How We Help You Recover From A Flood Damage Emergency In New Orleans

10/17/2018 (Permalink)

People often think that flood damage and water problem are the same things, but they are different from each other.

Why Is Flood Damage In New Orleans Worse Than Any Ordinary Water issue?

Hurricane Katrina was the most devastating event in New Orleans. The flood has destroyed thousands of houses and property, but that has never stopped New Orleans from rising to the top. They know that flood damage is a catastrophe, but it does not have to ruin their lives. They spent countless days renovating the cities, but eventually, they had made it better than before. Even after experiencing some massive renovations, people are still confused about differentiating flood damage and water issues. People often think that flood damage and water problem are the same things, but they are different from each other.

Flood damage in New Orleans is ten times worse than regular water problems. Flood damage is usually related to weather issues like a storm, hurricane, or anything that mother nature can throw at us. A Water problem often originates from broken pipes, broken toilets, overflowing bathtub, or laundry problems. Luckily, these water are often clean and does not cause that much issues. Flood damage on the other hand usually come from the overflow of the inland, tidal waters, rapid accumulation of surface water, mud flow, or the collapse of the land along the lakeshore or other bodies of water. These water often contain contaminants and can cause extreme damages to your property.

If you ever experience flood damage in your residential area, then it is best to call the SERVPRO technician to come in for an inspection. When it comes to flood damage, time is of the essence, so you must act quickly. The SERVPRO technician can help get rid of all the belongings that were contaminated by the flood water. They have an advanced transportation system to help you get rid of a large number of damaged items, materials, or any belongings. That way, you do not have to waste time making multiple trips or carry heavy items on your own. Since safety is the most critical factor, the technicians can remove any dangerous or electrical appliances from the area. Then they can use state of the art mitigation process to extract water and disinfect the air with a powerful antimicrobial solution.

If you are ready to combat flood damage, then give SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview a call at (504) 468-3046 for a consultation with our skilled technician.

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SERVPRO Has The Experience And Training To Restore Your Water Damaged Restaurant In New Orleans

10/8/2018 (Permalink)

When disaster strikes your New Orleans restaurant, you need the best commercial water cleanup company.

Five Qualities The Right Commercial Water Cleanup Company For Your New Orleans Restaurant Must Have

When disaster strikes your New Orleans restaurant, you need the best commercial water cleanup company. Problem is choosing the right company with IICRC certified experts is not an easy task. Want to avoid unscrupulous restoration companies from taking advantage of you? Here are 5 qualities to look for in a commercial water cleanup company.

Locally Owned And Operated
Are you in need of commercial water cleanup services in your New Orleans restaurant? Well, a locally-owned and operated company is the right fit for you. Here is why? The technicians understand the main causes of water damage in your area. Also, they are trained to resolve problems that cause disruption to your business.

IICRC Certified
A word of advice – avoid hiring non-IICRC certified contractors. IICRC certified water restoration experts like SERVPRO technicians are well versed with the safest methods for removing water and drying your business. As experts, they know how to prevent damage to your restaurant. They use advanced equipment to detect moisture. Besides, they document the whole process to fast track your insurance claim process.

Great Reputation And Positive Reviews
Experienced commercial water cleanup technicians have been in business for a long time. They have handled the worst cases of water damage and saved many businesses. As a result, customers always leave positive reviews.

Licensed, Insured, And Bonded
In case of injury at your workplace during water removal, the injured party can file a lawsuit. As a restaurant owner, it is important to choose an insured and bonded company in water removal and restoration services. Also, the company must be licensed and follow state and federal laws.

Modern Drying And Restoration Equipment
To save your restaurant, a company with modern drying and restoration equipment is what you need. Must have equipment include air movers, dehumidifiers, hygrometers, and truck mounted equipment. So, before hiring the company, inquire about the type of drying and restoration equipment they have.

As SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview commercial water cleanup technicians, we have the qualities above and more. As experienced contractors, We’re Faster to Any Size Disaster. For timely services, call our 24/7 emergency line at (504) 468-3046.

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Did You Know That Flooding can Quickly Affect Your New Orleans Home?

9/30/2018 (Permalink)

Storms can create conditions where flooding will affect your home. Contact SERVPRO should your home suffer storm damage and subsequent flooding.

Cleaning Up Flood Damage in New Orleans

For New Orleans residents, flooding is a familiar, but unwanted aspect of living in our beautiful city. Hundreds of homes are affected every year, regardless if the problem is a hurricane or just a sudden storm that caught people unaware.
 
Remediating flood damage to New Orleans homes means getting the water out quickly and taking steps to begin drying any affected property immediately. SERVPRO restoration teams train to draw water out of each home to put the residence and the residents back in a clean, safe environment.
 
Floodwater contains soil and whatever else was on the ground when it entered the home, so our technicians treat it as contaminated water. That means they start damage control efforts by spraying the surface of the water and nearby structural and personal property with an anti-bacterial agent to reduce the potential health risk to themselves and residents. Next, they don protective boots and coveralls to protect them as they begin removing the floodwater.
 
Now, technicians use pumps to draw water out of the home. Since this is contaminated water, they pump it either into a functioning sewer or a tank truck for delivery to a water treatment plant. SERVPRO personnel performs the same method using extraction wands to draw the last thin layer of water off floors and out of carpets.
 
Since the water is contaminated, our technicians do not attempt to clean the carpets. We cannot guarantee 100% that carpets are safe to keep in the home, so we remove them as quickly as possible. Team members spray the damp floors underneath with an anti-bacterial agent and then dry them using air movers and fans.
 
For personal property, our technicians lift furniture off floors or carpets and onto blocks or to another location. They clean fabrics and upholstered furniture with a shampoo that contains another anti-bacterial agent and wipes down wood and metal surfaces with the same agent and cloths. Once finished, they use fans to increase circulation and carefully dry the items without causing secondary damage.
 
At SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview, we want to restore every home to a clean, safe condition as quickly as we can do so. Every potential customer is also one of our neighbors, and we treat every residence with the care and respect it deserves. Call us today at (504) 468-3046 to get started.

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The Surprising Secret To Dealing With Mold Damage In New Orleans

9/21/2018 (Permalink)

Mold develops whenever the property is exposed to excess water.

An Action Plan To Deal With Mold Damage In New Orleans

Visible mold patches are unsightly, and since most are common in old, rundown properties, people tend to associate the problem with mismanagement. However, no property is immune to this problem, and nowadays you can find mold even in relatively new homes. With a bit of preparation, it is possible to deal with the problem if it affects your New Orleans property.

For new homes exhibiting signs of mold damage in New Orleans, it is possible to trace back the issues to the construction phase. Putting up studs, vapor and insulation barriers before the concrete foundation dries sufficiently traps moisture in creating the necessary conditions for mold to flourish. Failure to address such a problem allows the spores to spread causing issues with the air quality. One way to deal with this without teardown is by practicing proper heating and ventilation. Once our SERVPRO technicians inspect your home, we can advise you on how to do that.

Away from construction mistakes, mold also develops whenever the property is exposed to excess water. Therefore, periods when extreme weather events such as heavy downpours or storms are prevalent, there are higher chances of mold infestation. Once exposed to moisture, the spores start growing within periods as short as 48 hours. So fast reaction is necessary if your property floods or if you detect leaks in the plumbing systems. If you inform SERVPRO immediately, our technicians can start remediation procedures such as drying excess moisture fast enough to prevent widespread growth.

In most cases, the areas affected are usually just a small part of a bigger problem. Areas such as wall cavities, attics, and other hidden sections provide the best environment for the spores to flourish. If the remediation steps do not touch these areas, problems like bad odor and damage to the structure persist. When our SERVPRO team handles the process, we check all the hidden spaces. We dry your property and remove any porous materials in the affected areas.

If you have a reason to suspect mold infestation, call SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview at (540) 468-3046.

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Our Water Cleanup Services In New Orleans Is Fast And Reliable

9/5/2018 (Permalink)

Water can cause mold growth and can damage your flooring, which is why we take those extra steps to check for hidden moisture.

Water Cleanup Services

Water leaking from a loose valve on your dishwasher left a mess in the kitchen. It is wise to call trained professionals to extract the water right away. Allowing water to stand in your home may lead to mold growth, which can cause health effects. Our team is highly efficient. We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster and can help reduce damages to your home.

SERVPRO water cleanup restoration services in New Orleans are reliable. Our techs can use portable extractors, pumps or vacuums to remove standing water. Once they extract the water, the crew checks the structure for any pockets of moisture. They can use probes and sensors to locate any moisture trapped under the flooring or behind the baseboards. Water can cause mold growth and can damage your flooring, which is why we take those extra steps to check for hidden moisture.

Once the team completes the migration phase, they can start to dry the affected areas. We can use industrial air movers or axial fans to dry the structure. Air movers and fans speed up evaporation and help reduce the level of moisture in the air. Also, our skilled technicians may employ heaters to expedite the drying phase. If necessary, our certified techs may use dehumidifiers to increase moisture evaporation.

When possible, our team can restore your kitchen to its preloss condition. Our techs can arrive at your residence within hours after you contact us ready to get to work. We set goals to extract water and dry the structure quickly, which can prevent mold growth and can reduce damages to your home. We are close by and can help in various types of water emergencies such as this one.

SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview offers water cleanup services and is here to help 24/7. It is the goal of the restoration team to restore your home and to reduce the amount of damages. If there is ever a water emergency in your home, please contact us as soon as possible at (504) 468-3046.

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The Danger in Your New Orleans Home Following Fire Damages

8/31/2018 (Permalink)

Fire damage can be stressful and devastating to deal with; let our SERVPRO team handle it and restore the damage.

What To Expect After A Fire Strikes in Your New Orleans Home

Among the most pressing of concerns following a fire in your New Orleans home are the dangers that you cannot see. From structural integrity loss to widespread effects from the fire itself, many homeowners are not fully aware of just how detrimental the situation can be for their health and wellness. Understanding these concerns can help you to appreciate your need for professional restoration services following such an incident in your residence.

Once first responders have extinguished the blaze, you have a mindset of getting the fire damage restored in your New Orleans home. Your insurance company is going to want to get their own assessment of the full scope of the damage, which is part of the service that our SERVPRO team provides. Even with a confirmation that the fire is entirely out, a homeowner could encounter many potential hazards in photographing the damage or cataloging ruined contents.

One of the first potential pitfalls that a homeowner might encounter after fire damages is the weakening of structural components and construction materials throughout the residence. These could be ceiling materials, walls, flooring, supports, framework, and more. These weakened portions of material are unstable and can fall, collapse, or give way with little or even no pressure at all. Our SERVPRO technicians get uniquely trained to handle safety concerns like these through both our assessment and throughout the restoration process.

The air quality is another concern that should give a homeowner pause before rushing back into their home after a fire. There is any number of potential contaminants, smoke, and debris floating around in the environment that could adversely affect your health. Our professionals have personal protective equipment designed to improve their air quality until the appropriate measures are taken via air scrubbers to detoxify the atmosphere.

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It might seem like you are getting the ball rolling quickly for yourself by assessing the damage on behalf of your insurance company before filing a claim. Our SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview team works directly with insurance providers and their adjusters to catalog the full scope of the damage and help to expedite the claims process to get restoration started promptly. Give us a call anytime that you need us at (504) 468-3046.

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The Benefits of Water Cleanup Services for Your New Orleans Night Club

8/24/2018 (Permalink)

SERVPRO Jazzes Up New Orleans Businesses After a Water Loss

SERVPRO Rocks in New Orleans with Water Removal and Recovery

The Big Easy is always coming to life at night, and as an owner of a New Orleans nightclub, you should be able to attest to the high traffic you get once the sun goes down. All days of the week patrons are going to come into your club looking to cut loose and have a good time. Even a seemingly small-scale incident that requires drying efforts and extraction services could put a damper in your business.

As is the case with any business owner, your profits are one of the top concerns. That is why when you need water cleanup services for your New Orleans nightclub, you seek out the kind of professional outfit that can arrive quickly and provide the high-quality service to ensure that the job gets done the first time correctly. Regardless of the source of the incident, water damage is rarely something that you are going to be able to contend with on your own, even with a maintenance / custodial staff.

One of the reasons that you are going to want to seek out professional assistance to help you clean up the water damage to your facility is the money that you have put into the staging areas of your dance floor. This material is susceptible to oversaturation and warping, which can happen even after a brief period of exposure. Prompt extraction and drying are critical to preserving this material.

Another advantage to choosing professional cleaning services that our SERVPRO team provides is protecting all of the electronic equipment that you have. From the DJ booth to the amplifiers and speakers throughout the building, a modest presence of moisture can short out this equipment and require you to replace it. Our team utilizes high-grade dehumidification equipment to pull moisture from the area and replace it with overly dry air.  

As a business owner, you are perpetually thinking about the success of your establishment and the experience of your patrons. The best choice that you can make when you face a situation demanding water cleanup is to trust our SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview restoration technicians. We can arrive quickly and help you to keep the nightlife of New Orleans alive and well. Give us a call anytime you need us at (504) 468-3046.

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Washing Machine Malfunctions Can Flood Your New Orleans Residence

8/9/2018 (Permalink)

As this appliance ages, however, it can begin to degrade and malfunction in unexpected ways.

Washing Machine Malfunctions Can Flood Your Home

Many homeowners throughout the New Orleans area are familiar with the possibility of disasters like flooding striking at any time throughout the year. With the potential for hurricanes and severe weather systems, residents remain on high alert for the conditions to get met to pose this level of threat to their residence. Unfortunately, this risk is not the only kind of flooding that can occur in your house.

The washing machine in your home got designed to make your life easier. As this appliance ages, however, it can begin to degrade and malfunction in unexpected ways. Even something as basic in the machine as a bushing around the drum or a damaged water level sensor can lead to the need for water removal services for your New Orleans house.

The critical thing to remember among a current disaster like this is to act quickly to secure the help you need to restore the damage. Our SERVPRO professionals can respond rapidly to the problem, which can help you to mitigate losses while the initial assessment of the damage occurs. Our technicians can also cut off the water supply to the appliance if you have not already done this by the time we arrive.

While we cannot fix the washing machine that allowed the mess to occur, we can work quickly to extract and dry the affected areas. Our thermal imagery can show our SERVPRO team present water pooling and dampness in spaces like wall cavities. These areas could get dried with specialized equipment like our injectidry system, but it might also require removal of portions of drywall or paneling to allow industrial air movers and dehumidifiers to resolve the issue.

In the event of substantial water emergencies, you need to have a plan in place to protect your home from the damages it can sustain. The longer that you wait to resolve the issue, the worse it often becomes. Don't hesitate to contact out to our professionals at SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview. Our emergency response team is standing by now at (504) 468-3046.

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Helping Homeowners through Flood Damage Mitigation in New Orleans

7/25/2018 (Permalink)

SERVPRO Cleans Up Your Storm Damaged Property in New Orleans

SERVPRO's Experts Use Advanced Equipment and Methods for Limiting Storm Damage to Properties

Residents in New Orleans know flooding happens all too easily. The damage left behind by muddy waters covering your neighborhood ruins everything it touches. The IICRC-certified professionals at SERVPRO can help undo the damage caused so your family can go back home again.
 
Homes in the lower-lying sections of New Orleans sustain flood damage much sooner, and for more extended periods, than do homes in higher areas. This longer time period can lead to additional damage that works its way throughout the entire home.
 
Hot and humid days help water trapped inside to evaporate and spread within. Opening windows can help minimize the amount of trapped water vapor, but homeowners should do this only if they can do so safely. Staying safe when it comes to flooding is always more important than any safeguarding of property. We recommend to allow us to check the RH inside the home and the exterior before opening windows to nullify an actual increase of airborne moisture to the interior. Secondary water and storm damage from water vapor often ruins previously untouched items and materials from the stormwater.
 
Professional mitigation experts from SERVPRO restore homes to preloss condition as quickly as possible. We know the disruption caused by disasters like flooding affects your entire family, as well as your work and your children's education. Removing the water from your home begins the process of restoring dry conditions again which can keep microbial infestations at bay.
 
To continue this extraction of invasive water, we also set up air movers and scrubbers. Our air movers push the air around and whisk moisture off surfaces as our scrubbers can remove spores, bacteria, and fine dust and debris from the air. We continually monitor the amount of moisture in both air and materials with different devices. SERVPRO technicians compare these readings to the amounts listed as normal on moisture content tables for the same or similar materials.
 
Removing any materials that the flood harmed helps make drying salvageable materials happen faster. Both carpeting and pad can hold, as well as hide below them, plenty of moisture and contaminants. Drywall and other materials making up your home's walls and ceilings also become so saturated with contaminated water that we also remove these from your home. "Flood cuts" can minimize the height of drywall demolition in severe circumstances.
 
Cleaning hard surfaces after a flood happens twice – first to remove the grime left and once more to sanitize the surfaces affected. Once our meters detect that everything is dry again, we can carry in the materials needed to complete the rebuilding of your house's interior.
 
SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview serves the communities of Lakeview, Elmwood, and Jefferson by helping mitigate flood damage and other disasters. Call us at (504) 468-3046 when your home suffers damage so we can help you protect your family from the stresses related to such crises.

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Taking the Right Actions after a Mold Damage Experience in New Orleans

7/19/2018 (Permalink)

Our SERVPRO team can inspect and assess the mold damage and come up with a plan to quickly remediate the damage.

What Are The Correct Steps To Take When You Find Mold Damage in Your Home?

Indoor accumulation of water may lead to mold damage, a situation which can damage your property or lead to health effects. It is possible to prevent or minimize indoor mold growth. However, that is possible if you actively maintain, inspect, and correct your structure for water intrusion challenges. Since not everyone has the skills and tools to do such procedures, you can work with professionals to immediately dry and manage your water-damaged contents in New Orleans.

Our SERVPRO technicians use the right PPE when dealing with mold damage incidents in New Orleans. For instance, when the area with the contamination is so large - over 100 square feet - we have to follow the OSHA respiratory protection standards. We wear appropriate eye protection, gloves, half-face elastomeric respirators fitted with P-100 filters, and body coveralls with foot and head coverings.

During the remediation process, we avoid the use of work practices which are likely to generate excessive dust and use dust suppression methods. For instance, we can use a vacuum fitted with a HEPA filter during dust generation or use HEPA vacuum-shrouded tools. Before removing the mold spores, we can gently mist the surface using a detergent solution.

Our SERVPRO team cleans materials that have the mold contamination using detergents with anti-microbial abilities. If we come across permanently damaged items, we put them in sealed plastic bags and clean the outside of the bags using a damp cloth dipped in a detergent solution. We can also HEPA-vacuum the bags within the work area before taking them out.

Regardless of the level of mold contamination, our SERVPRO technicians always communicate with the occupants of the affects buildings. Communication presents us an opportunity of letting them know about our remediation measures and the duration the process is likely to take. We readily provide copies of all inspection reports upon request and perform group meetings before and after the work to disclose plans and results.

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SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview is Faster To Any Size Disaster whether it is related to water, fire, mold damage. Call us at (504) 468-3046 and work with a trusted industry leader during this stressing time.

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Appropriate Cleaning Methods to Restore Your New Orleans Property After Fire Damage

7/15/2018 (Permalink)

Fire damage can leave a residue on many types of surfaces. SERVPRO technicians have many efficient techniques to remove certain residues.

SERVPRO Technicians Use the Most Effective Techniques to Clean Residues After a Fire 

Fire damage incidents require immediate action to avoid ending up with the need to refinish or replace your items - which are more costly options. Fires consume several items, and that means the use of several restoration methods is necessary. We are going to look at some of the methods that we use when restoring items after such incidents take place in New Orleans.
 
If our SERVPRO technicians discover the fire damage event in New Orleans left behind light-to-medium particles, then dry cleaning can be an option. We usually use this technique when residues are non-greasy, and when we need to do pre-cleaning as a way of removing the excess residues before introducing wet cleaning methods. During this cleaning method, we can use vacuuming or dry cleaning sponges to remove surface dust.
 
To remove moderate to heavy particles from surfaces, our SERVPRO technicians use a wet cleaning procedure. During this process, we thoroughly saturate the item we are cleaning using a cleaning agent or water. Since the particles we are dealing with are somehow heavier, the process is a little bit aggressive. Spray and wipe is a form of wet cleaning whereby we use a spray bottle to apply the cleaning product. We use the technique when it is necessary to control the cleaning product, in cases where saturation may cause more damage.
 
In some cases, upholstery fabrics can shrink, or its dyes fade after direct exposure to a cleaning agent. We avoid such, our SERVPRO team derives some foam from a cleaning agent and use it to do the cleaning in a method known as foam cleaning. The method is efficient when we are dealing with delicate materials that have light residues.
 
Our SERVPRO technicians can also use abrasive cleaning when there is a strong bond between the residues and the surface. When agitating the residues, we are careful not to leave scratches on the surface by applying a sufficient amount of the cleaning product so that there is enough lubrication.
 
SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview has the right training and expertise to handle fire, water, storm, and mold damage disasters. Call us at (504) 468-3046 for a stress-free restoration process irrespective of the size of the disaster.
 
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Professional Mitigation Services Include Water Cleanup after a Disaster in New Orleans

6/18/2018 (Permalink)

We have strategically placed our equipment throughout this room that had water damage.

From storms to pipes, SERVPRO can clean up water from your home

Its closeness to the Atlantic means New Orleans gets doused with rain and other wet weather, including hurricanes, quite often. Homeowners and businesses can expect many of these events to push water into their homes, warehouses, and buildings occasionally. Getting the water out quickly can help prevent many subsequent problems from developing.

When your property in New Orleans gets waterlogged from terrible weather conditions or an internal water leak, water cleanup services should start immediately. SERVPRO’s team of restoration experts and technicians can help ensure that this happens efficiently. After removing any visible water, we begin cleaning up the affected area by using smaller extraction units.

While clean water from leaks often does not cause hazardous conditions from pathogens and other biological hazards, it can happen when water sits for too long a period. A handful of pathogens can multiply rapidly whenever conditions favor their proliferation. From storms and flooding incidents, water covering your building or home’s floor most likely does contain health hazards.

However, we must first reinstate dry conditions before we can eradicate any pathogens. Wet conditions can significantly diminish the effect of our antimicrobial agents. SERVPRO teams quickly dry out a damp home with the use of air movers and air scrubbers. Our air scrubbers contain HEPA filters to remove airborne microbes, such as mold spores and viruses. This helps immensely in keeping mold and mildew damage from occurring and causing problems in the future.

Once we finish the water cleanup process and we restore your home “Like it never even happened,” life can get back to normal for you and your family. SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview wants to help families in the River Ridge and Jefferson areas recover from disasters stemming from both weather disasters and those that happen because of broken water pipes that create disastrous leaks in your plumbing. Call us at (504) 468-3046 so we can help restore your home quickly and get things back to normal again.

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Fire Damage In Kenner Retail Center Requires Speedy Restoration

6/15/2018 (Permalink)

SERVPRO Says--Not All Kenner Mall Fire Sales Are Good

Preserving Your Shop from Smoke Effects--Call SERVPRO

The city of Kenner features a number of shopping centers between the airport and Lake Pontchartrain. A fire in a retail space within a shopping mall can damage other stores in the center as well. Arranging for a fast response by a reliable smoke and fire recovery company is critical whether yours is the store that hosted the fire damage or is a neighboring space that sustained smoke and water harm because of the nearby catastrophe.
 
Fre damage to one Kenner store can spread to adjoining properties. When this happens to a business you own in a multi-unit shopping center, it is vital for you to hire a restoration company just as soon as the proprietor of the shop where the fire started.
 
The type of “secondhand smoke” and soot damage your business endures causes immediate, progressive, and expensive deterioration. Water and chemicals used to extinguish a fire might migrate into your spaces as well. SERVPRO crews help you recover from the damage to structural components and contents. We also assist in documenting the damage and the steps we take to make it “Like it never even happened” to ensure coverage from your insurance company, and perhaps from the carrier for the center or the other store.
 
SERVPRO fire damage restoration begins with water damage mitigation, extracting the water and drying out your store. Then we turn our attention to cleaning the sooty residues from surfaces. Depending on how thoroughly the materials burned in the neighboring space the soot can be light and ashy, thick and sticky, or firmly adherent like a coating of varnish or lacquer. Our technicians complete advanced training from the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) to be ready to identify the types of soot involved and to match the appropriate products and tools to the particular issues in your scenario.
 
Loose soot vacuums or blots away with dry sponges. “Wet,” sticky soot from slow fabric or electrical burns may need cleansers with wetting agents and surfactants that loosen the grime to be rinsed or wiped off of surfaces. Protein or grease fires produce smoke that deposits as an almost impenetrable layer, requiring SERVPRO crews to employ solvents and abrasive tools in removal.
 
Lingering smoke odors can be very objectionable to customers, so SERVPRO crews also offer effective solutions for the smells following fire damage. If thorough cleaning does not eliminate smoky smells, we move on to thermal fogging or oxygenation systems like hydroxyl generators to neutralize the odor-bearing particles at a molecular level.
 
SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview is ready to help your business recover from secondary fire damage when an adjacent retail space has a fire. Contact us at (504) 468-3046 day or night to get the restoration process moving.

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Why Hire Professionals To Remediate Mold Damage In New Orleans

6/8/2018 (Permalink)

Contact SERVPRO if you find any signs of mold damage in your home for proper remediation.

Our crews have the tools to remediate mold damage in your home

The warm and humid climate of New Orleans provides a welcoming environment for mold spores to grow. Homeowners must be vigilant to control the circumstances that encourage mold damage. If your best efforts fall short and fungal growth results, engaging our highly-qualified mold remediation team is the smart move.

During a New Orleans summer excessive moisture often increases inside, fueling mold damage as spores settle on an organic surface, absorb available water in liquid or vapor form, and begin to multiply. Mold does not require light to grow, so if the conditions are right colonies can develop between walls, under floors, in cabinets, and above ceilings. Our technicians are well-trained in mold damage scenarios, educated in Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) protocols. We trace the sources and locations of mold outbreaks using this research-based coursework and our extensive experience with microbial problems.

SERVPRO designs a mold remediation plan that keeps your home’s residents and our crew safe from the effects spores and the mycotoxins produced by some strains of mold may have on susceptible individuals. We contain the affected area, employing physical barriers such as heavy plastic sheeting and advanced technologies like negative pressure air scrubbers. The goal is to create work and clean zones during remediation, avoiding the transfer of moldy materials into areas of your home that show no mold growth or damage. Managing this complex system appropriately without qualified teams of remediators is highly improbable.

The zones created also permit us to be very deliberate about the removal of mold and debris, space by space. SERVPRO uses industry best practices, scraping the mold off surfaces and adding more aggressive yet non-destructive methods like soda blasting to ensure removal of all particles of the outbreak. HEPA filtered vacuums suction away moldy residues and our technicians apply EPA registered antimicrobials to inhibit future fungal growth. Let our professionals remediate and advise on controlling the moisture that underlies a mold challenge.

When your home shows signs of mold damage, including visible colonies and the unmistakable musty smell that signals a problem, SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview has the crews, equipment, and products to abate an infestation. Call (504) 468-3046 to schedule an evaluation as soon as you suspect mold growth.

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The Right Restoration Team For Flood Damages In Your New Orleans Home

6/8/2018 (Permalink)

New Orleans Often Gets Storm Damage Relief with the Help of SERVPRO

For New Orleans Properties, SERVPRO Can Mitigate Flood Effects with a Rapid Response

If there is one thing that homeowners in the New Orleans area can count on, it is the ever-present possibility of severe weather. With the often extreme conditions that come with some of the larger systems, circumstances can quickly lean towards conceding for natural disasters to occur. With that in mind, a homeowner should always have the right provisions in place to prevent these disasters from entering their home and creating damage of their own.

Unfortunately, most people do not realize that their New Orleans home is susceptible to flood damages until they have breached the exterior walls and found their way inside. If this occurs, your best bet is to contact SERVPRO immediately so that our rapid response team can get to your home quickly. Preventing damage that could otherwise get avoided is a priority of our team at this time.

Once our technicians arrive at your home, we survey the damage to see what equipment is necessary and the personnel that is a requirement to restore your home. In this process, areas that have allowed water to penetrate the exterior of your home get sealed up to prevent further penetration while the restoration is underway.

Another service provided by our SERVPRO professionals involves moving items, furniture and other contents of your home out of the affected areas to prevent irreparable damage. In many cases, these items must get removed from your home entirely until the restoration completes and the water and lingering moisture have gotten removed. The professionals would then move your contents back to the original positions inside your house, making it even more like the flooding never occurred in the first place. "Like it never even happened."

You cannot always prevent flood damages, even when all of the right steps get taken. Fortunately, this is not something that you have to face on your own. You can always count on the rapid response of our SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview water damage restoration specialists. You can reach us anytime you need us at (504) 468-3046.

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Reasons To HIre Professionals For Fire Damage Recovery In New Orleans

6/6/2018 (Permalink)

Each surface is evaluated before a cleaning strategy is employed by SERVPRO to restore as many items as possible.

Rely on the trained professionals at SERVPRO after fire damage

Cleaning up after a fire event in your New Orleans home is not comparable to any other type of household task. The soiling, air quality issues, and progressive damage to structural materials, and the contents of your home can be extreme and permanent if those managing the jobs fail to observe the proper protocols or to use appropriate equipment, and products. Our fire and smoke damage specialists have the training, tools, and experience to restore your damaged premises fast.

Speedy assessment, planning, and implementation of the plan’s designated steps are crucial when restoring fire damage in New Orleans. Our well-qualified team arrives ready to start immediately, handling post-fire tasks with confidence. Many times the first job is water removal and structural drying in response to the firefighting efforts. Managing the water is necessary to avoid slip and fall and electrical shock risks efficiently resolved with truck-mounted pumps and water extractors.

The soot left on surfaces after a fire varies depending upon characteristics of the materials burned during the event. SERVPRO employees evaluate the coatings, matching cleaning techniques and products to the residues. Care must be taken during cleanup as the byproducts of a fire can be toxic as well as challenging to eradicate entirely from surfaces. Ordinary cleaning approaches can fail to remove the soiling or set and spread stains.

Fire residues are highly acidic and corrosive, causing progressive deterioration. Smoke and soot particles remaining embedded in the building materials or contents etch glass, tarnish metal, discolor plastics, and degrade fabrics and carpeting. SERVPRO experts are trained and familiar with the restoration industry best practices through courses sponsored by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC). Our crews have the preparation to remove all traces of smoke and soot damage, returning your home and its contents to pre-fire condition.

When faced with visible fire damage to personal possessions many homeowners believe the articles are ruined. Our SERVPRO restoration technicians often transform seemingly destroyed items back to their original appearance and function. Taking advantage of our specialized skills and experience can result in more of your treasured heirlooms, important documents, and household goods and furnishings being returned to you “Like it never even happened.”

One of the most frustrating parts of fire damage restoration is the odors that can linger even after thorough cleaning. SERVPRO employs methods and equipment that neutralize the odor-bearing particles, airborne and ground into surfaces and furnishings. We recreate the environment that developed the smells through thermal fogging or utilizing advanced technology like hydroxyl generators that chemically change the molecules that carry the smell to a non-noxious form.

SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview prepares our employees to respond quickly and efficiently to your fire damage scenario. Call (504) 468-3046 anytime, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to arrange for a fire restoration assessment and plan.

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New Orleans' Water Removal Team Discusses Equipment And Drying Procedures

6/5/2018 (Permalink)

SERVPRO Proudly Helps New Orleans Residents with Water Removal and Restoration Services

SERVPRO Technicians Are Highly Skilled in the Water Removal and Drying Processes to Protect New Orleans Properties

Whenever water enters your home in New Orleans, many of your possessions and structural materials are at risk of undergoing extensive damage. Excessive moisture can ruin the carpet and weaken the structural strength of wooden materials. Wet organic materials like paper and wood are food sources for mold and can be affected if given enough time and the right temperature.
 
When preventing microbial growth resulting from a broken pipe or malfunctioning appliance, moisture levels must return to preloss conditions within 48 hours. The water removal process in New Orleans first involves extraction, then rapid structural drying. Using specialized equipment, our SERVPRO technicians utilize the two methods and drop moisture levels quicker than conventional companies can do.
 
The most drenched areas of the building get worked on first, after the source of the water has been fixed. If there is two inches or more of standing water inside the house, then a submersible pump sucks up the water and pumps it into a sewage drain. Next, depending on the type of affected material, our SERVPRO technicians use different extraction tools.
 
Some extraction wands are designed to remove water from flat non-porous surfaces like wood floors. For cleaning saturated carpet and pad, a weighted extraction tool can be used to compress the carpet and increase the effectiveness of the extraction process. We can also provide a Rover, a mobile SERVPRO technician driven device. The equipment uses the weight of the operator standing on top of it to squeeze the soft fibers in the carpet to pull out as much moisture as possible. For cleaning pieces of furniture and other items containing upholstery, a smaller handheld wand can be implemented.
 
After extraction is complete, the drying stage begins. During the dry-out step, we use equipment to create an environment that speeds up evaporation. Air movers get placed around the wet region and are positioned so that they hit wet surfaces at a 45-degree angle and push air in a counterclockwise motion. Dehumidification systems are then placed in the room to pull moisture out of the air and exhaust hot air out for the air movers to use. These step of the water damage and restoration service may take many days, depending on the severity of the water intrusion, time left untreated, temperature, and the structure involved.
 
Moisture levels get monitored each day the equipment is set up. We utilize infrared cameras, thermal hygrometers, and regular moisture meters to know when we have achieved our baselines needed for correct moisture content levels. Once the levels reach what they were before the loss, we remove our equipment. If you ever need assistance with water-related issues, contact SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview at (504) 468-3046 24/7.

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Cleaning Fire Damage From New Orleans Homes

6/1/2018 (Permalink)

Immersion cleaning can be used to clean items with substantial soot damage

Cleaning methods employed by SERVPRO certified technicians

Cleaning and restoring homes and offices following a flood is almost routine for New Orleans. Cleaning property and putting everything back together again after a fire is an entirely different set of problems.

Fortunately, SERVPRO has the solutions for New Orleans fire damage. Our restoration teams train extensively to remove smoke and root residues and return both structural and personal property to its original condition.

When smoke from a fire leaves behind light, non-greasy residues, technicians use Dry Wiping to remove them. Tools include sponges, dusting cloths, and feather dusters. If the residue layer is thick, they have the option to use vacuums to remove the bulk of the residue and then wipe down the surfaces.

If the residue is a little heavier and sticky, our restoration teams use Wet Wiping. They start by adding water to the sponges or cleaning cloths. In some cases, they saturate the surface with water before wiping. For thicker layers of the sticky residue, technicians mix in a cleaning agent to break them up before wiping them off the surface.

When saturation might damage an item, SERVPRO technicians use Spray and Wipe. They apply the cleaning agent/water mix with a spray bottle. This cleaning method is very effective on fabrics to prevent the color from running.

If even less moisture is needed, our specialists use Foam Cleaning. Here they use a pump-up sprayer to inject air into the cleaning agent. It allows them to apply a more substantial amount of cleaner without using much water, which is important for upholstered furniture to prevent fabric shrinkage.

For rough surfaces like rock or marble, our teams use Abrasive Cleaning methods. They apply a thicker cleaning agent with steel wool or a wire brush to ensure all of the residue releases from the affected surface.

Finally, there is Immersion Cleaning for very heavy smoke and soot residues. Technicians lower property with heavy residues into a tank filled with a concentrated cleaning solution. Then, they use sound waves to generate bubbles and force them across or through surfaces. This agitation process works very well and does not require any additional hand scrubbing.

If you are attempting to remove fire damage in your home, contact SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview at (504) 468-3046 to schedule an appointment. We are to return your home to its safe, pre-fire condition.

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High-Efficiency Water Removal For Your Business In New Orleans

5/23/2018 (Permalink)

SERVPRO Techs Go to Great Lengths to Remove Water from Your New Orleans Commercial Site

Minimal Disruptions to Your New Orleans Commercial Work Place Thanks to SERVPRO's Professional Approach to Water Extraction

A broad range of reasons can underlie your New Orleans company’s need for water removal. Regardless of the source of the water, it must be removed fast to avoid the progressive deterioration, and possible secondary damage moisture infåçlicts upon the structural materials, fixtures, and contents of your commercial property. We have the high-efficiency equipment and skilled technicians to complete the job.

Often when water removal is necessary for a New Orleans business the power in the building is unavailable at least temporarily. The risk of shock when machinery and electronics stand in water is concerning, but pumping and extraction tools require a power source. Our service vehicles feature truck mounted extractors and gas-powered pumps to get right to work on pulling the water out of every space in your commercial building using generators we deliver to your building.
 
Our technicians train to make educated determinations about the characteristics of the water removed. We drain clean water from broken pipes and recent rains through the sewer system or outside the building. If the water contains contaminants such as sewer back up or chemicals, local regulations may require SERVPRO to contain and dispose of the liquid following hazardous waste procedures.
 
SERVPRO technicians also ensure that no water remains behind after our removal efforts through our use of sensitive moisture meters and infrared scanners. Finding all the water in every recess and crevice is critical to restoring the space thoroughly. If any water lingers more than 24 to 48 hours, microbial growth is possible. Soaked drywall often can be salvaged if the standing water is extracted quickly and the area dried, but each hour of waiting increases the probability that sections of building materials may need to be removed and replaced.
 
As we methodically work through the affected spaces, our trained crews decide if some materials are so damaged they removal is necessary. Flood cuts are employed to halt progressive damage to walls by SERVPRO employees when indicated. We can limit continuing harm by cutting the drywall above the watermark to stop additional water from wicking up. The cut also permits our industrial air movers to circulate warmed air between the studs to ensure the framing and remaining drywall expanses dry out evenly.
 
Trust SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview with your commercial water removal tasks. Our full-service water damage restoration team is a call away at (504) 468-3046.

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Why You Need Professional Help When A Flood Damages Your New Orleans Home

5/15/2018 (Permalink)

If your home gets caught in a flood, count on SERVPRO for assistance.

Whether it is a small or large flooding event we are here to help restore your home

When water floods into your New Orleans house, you may be tempted to try to manage the problem yourself. Water issues are common in our area, and you might feel the problem requires just a wet vac and some time for the water to recede. The quantity of water involved, the speed needed to remove and dry, and the potential for secondary damage makes professional restoration services the best choice.

Flood damage needs immediate attention in your New Orleans home. Every hour that water remains in your dwelling increases the risk of permanent harm to the structural strength of the foundation, supporting walls, and every building material under your roof. Drywall begins to crumble, paneling and flooring warps and buckles, woodwork swells and pulls away from its fastenings, and ceilings sag. The number of vulnerabilities in the average home post-flooding overwhelms the ability of the property owner to manage them quickly enough to avoid irreparable damage. Our crews can attend to a variety of flood-related issues concurrently.

The amount of water inside your home can exceed hundreds to thousands of gallons. Our professional grade submersible pumps and high-efficiency water extractors are essential equipment for such a severe scenario. SERVPRO sends technicians to IICRC sanctioned courses to learn best industry practices when operating these powerful tools. As we remove the flood waters, we also use instruments to monitor moisture levels and ensure we find hidden pockets of water with infrared scanners. It is crucial to eradicate all standing water and begin the structural drying process fast to prevent further harm.

Within 24 to 48 hours, microbes including molds and pathogens found in tainted flood water proliferate if moisture levels remain high in the flood-affected areas. SERVPRO service vehicles carry multiple air movers and desiccant or refrigerator coil dehumidifiers to reduce airborne water vapor rapidly. As the ambient humidity drops, the air movers continue to blow across damp structures, encouraging building material saturation levels to lower because the moisture naturally moves from wet structures to the air as it becomes drier.

These processes continue until all the visible water is gone and the moisture levels fall to normal counts. Cleaning and sanitizing with EPA registered antimicrobials help bring the flooded spaces back to preloss condition. The SERVPRO team can work round the clock if necessary to achieve desired drying goals and apply disinfectants, switching out technicians to get the job completed. Homeowners eventually must take breaks from these crucial tasks and are also managing activities of daily living for themselves and their family.

SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview counts flood damage recovery as one of our core services, and offer assistance with insurance claims as a matter of course. Contact us at (504) 468-3046 for professional water removal and drying if your home experiences flooding from any cause.

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Water Cleanup Risks In New Orleans

5/8/2018 (Permalink)

New Orleans Water Removal and the Expertise of SERVPRO

Identifying and Removing Potentially Contaminated Water Is a SERVPRO Cornerstone Service

New Orleans floods, a lot. It is almost a normal part of our lives here, so cleaning up from water in our homes is a regular occurrence for residents and restoration services.
 
Performing a water cleanup in New Orleans takes much than just a large Water-Vac and a push broom, however. SERVPRO teams have to identify the category of water that floods a home to determine the cleaning method and what precautions they need to take to keep our technicians and the homeowner safe.
 
Category One is Clean Water. It does not contain waste products. Burst pipes, leaking faucets, and some failing appliances are the usual sources of clean water. Natural disasters can damage roofs and expose homes to rain and snow. This category presents minimal health risks during removal and requires no special requirements for cleanup. If the water flowed over the soil before entering the home, however, it is not considered clean water. As a caveat, if rainwater intruding through the attic soaks through insulation and items, it is not clean water.
 
Category Two is Gray Water. It is water that was used but does not contain human waste. This category includes water from an overflowing washer that drops detergent-filled water on the floor. An overflowing toilet with no solid waste also is included in this category. Gray water is not a vector for spreading disease, but people can become sick by touching it, drinking it, or walking through it without protective footwear. Carpet soaked in gray water needs thorough cleaning for restoration and furniture needs to be sprayed or wiped down with an anti-bacterial cleaner.
 
Category Three is Black Water. This unsanitary water often contains human waste and presents a health threat to anyone who comes in contact with it. SERVPRO technicians wear protective gear while removing it from each home. Before starting removal, our teams also spray the surfaces with anti-bacterial and anti-fungal cleaners to reduce the risk. They treat all floodwater as Black Water since it is impossible to know what it traveled through before it entered a home. Team leaders dispose of carpets soaked in Black Water and only recommend attempting to clean high-value rugs since technicians can lift them from the floor and soaked them in a biocide solution that kills all living organisms.

SERVPRO cannot emphasize enough the need for grappling with floods differently than from a water line leak. Safety first, and we are proud to help our neighbors.
 
If you are dealing with water intrusion in your home, contact SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview to determine the category of the threat to your home and family. Call us today at (504) 468-3046.

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Technicians In New Orelans Discuss Mold Damage

5/8/2018 (Permalink)

No matter the severity of the mold damage, our SERVPRO crew can clean and remediate the issue.

Our SERVPRO Team Can Remediate Mold in New Orleans Properties 

If moisture stays inside a building in New Orleans for too long, fungi can develop. Mold can cause health effects with some people, making remediation a necessity. Once a fungus forms, spores coming from it can spread throughout the structure, affecting other regions of the home.

Whenever mitigating fungal issues, extra measures get taken to keep spores from spreading to other areas of the home. Mold damage projects in New Orleans begin with a containment chamber getting set up around the affected region. Thick plastic is used to keep dust created by the restoration process from becoming airborne.

Once the plastic containment is set up, a hole gets cut in the side, and an air scrubber gets placed at the hole. The air scrubber provides negative air pressure inside the chamber to suck up any spores or dust coming from the affected area. Any particles that enter the scrubber pass through a HEPA filter before the air gets exhausted out.

In the affected region, our SERVPRO technicians work on removing materials contaminated with mold. Some fungi get easily wiped away with a dry sponge. If the dry sponge does not remove the contamination, it can be scraped off if the hyphae have not grown deep down into the material.

If the hyphae created by the mold have gone deep into the affected material, then other methods must get taken to remove the fungi. One technique often used to remove contamination from surfaces is soda blasting. Soda blasting is similar to sandblasting but uses sodium bicarbonate to remove mold from surfaces. In other scenarios, a fungus gets sanded off of the affected materials.

During the restoration process, anti-microbial chemicals get sprayed throughout the region that helps suppress the spread of spores. After the mold is scraped or sanded off the affected material, a HEPA vacuum gets used to suck up the dust and spores created by the removal process. After the dust gets removed, all material gets sprayed with an anti-microbial sealant paint to prevent future growth.

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All material removed inside the containment chamber gets put into sealed plastic bags and disposed of properly. For help removing a fungus, call SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview at (504) 468-3046 any day of the week.

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Let Our SERVPRO Team Simplify Fire Restoration to Your Kenner Residence

5/4/2018 (Permalink)

SERVPRO always keeps you informed during the restoration process to ensure everything is getting done to your expectations.

SERVPRO Can Help Make the Fire Damage Restoration Process Easier on You

Fires are not entirely uncommon to Kenner homes, but each one presents a unique look at the same kinds of effects for professional restorers. Finding a way to overcome the specific issues that make comfortable living a challenge in your home is a hurdle for any restorer to overcome, and much of that comes with going the extra mile for the customers and clients. One way of doing this is keeping an open dialogue with the homeowner to ensure that needs and milestones are getting met throughout the restoration process.

While you might not ever get prepared for fire damages to your Kenner residence, SERVPRO is always here to help you through every piece of restoring the house back to preloss conditions. As was mentioned above, our team works hard to keep an open dialogue with every customer and client we serve to ensure that things are getting done to their specific specs and expectations, addressing the most pressing and property damaging elements before other restoration tasks occur.

Another step forward towards making your life a little more comfortable through this challenging time is our ability to work directly with insurance adjusters for your home to coordinate the work needing to get completed with the claim getting filed. Ultimately, our goal is to make this process as streamlined as possible for you, as this time in your life is trying enough as it is. It is also beneficial to have experts in the restoration field negotiate this battle for you in getting your claim pushed through because we have a credible reputation as a leading company in this niche of business.

While fire damages might occur in different ways from house to house in the area, fighting their effects and getting the fire damage restoration process does not have to be a drawn out and involved ordeal. Trust the experienced technicians we have at SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview to help you clean up the mess and get your house back to the way it should be. We can be reached anytime at (504) 468-3046.

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When Water Floods Your New Orleans Sewing Room

5/1/2018 (Permalink)

Water Damage Restoration and Cleanup in New Orleans? Call SERVPRO

SERVPRO Mitigates Damage in New Orleans Properties with a Fast Arrival for Water Removal and Cleanup

When your home is in need of professional water removal services, storms are one of the leading causes. An intense storm can cause a flood, and that flood can carry debris among its rushing waters. In these situations, it is easy for one of the windows of your home to crack or completely break. Of course, a broken pipe can also cause a large water loss. Unfortunately, water rushing into your basement hobby room is one of the last things you would ever want to happen when it comes to expensive fabric and tools. It is a comfort thought to know that qualified help is nearby to help.

Our technicians can arrive at your New Orleans home to begin the water removal as soon possible. We know that leaving water sitting inside of your home for extended periods is never good. When exposed to water, the electrical equipment in your sewing room can short out, even your sewing machine. The fabrics in your room can discolor and stain because of the water absorption.
 
SERVPRO uses advanced tools to take the water out of your home as quickly as possible. Our techs are trained to use powerful industrial-quality wet/dry vacuums and portable pumps. If the amount of water is excessive, we can use truck-mounted tools to handle the extra gallons of water.
 
After removing the water, our SERVPRO technicians can help you go through the equipment in your sewing room. Water damage does not lead to the massive loss of belongings, typically. Our team can pack-out your fabrics for cleaning and to remove any stains. This option is available if you deem the value of these materials is worth the added expense. If any of your belongings are lost to the damage, SERVPRO can help you create an inventory of what you have lost to claim with your insurance company. This CCIS--Contents Claim Inventory Service demonstrates our aim of meeting all of our customer's expectations, and then some.
 
Do not wait when you find water damage that is in need of removal inside of your home. Communicate with SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview at (504) 468-3046. We strive to arrive quickly.

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Commercial Water Damage Methods in River Ridge

4/29/2018 (Permalink)

When your busy shop faces water damage, time is of the essence. Contact SERVPRO, and we will arrive quickly to start drying out your business.

Drying Out Services are Needed Right Away When Water Floods Your Shop

If a pipe breaks and water starts to leak into your auto shop in River Ridge, building materials and contents are at risk. Water can flow into all areas of your shop and damage multiple types of flooring. Most automobile repair shops have hard surface floors, but there might be tile in one room and concrete in the central area.
 
The longer moisture stays inside a building, the higher chance there is for items to sustain damage. SERVPRO's commercial water damage technicians in River Ridge have different types of equipment to extract and dry moisture out of the various types of materials. Depending on each situation we use a combination of methods and tools to mitigate moisture problems.
 
If concrete is painted, it may flake or blister requiring repainting. Concrete floors are porous so water can wick up leaving behind chalk-like calcium deposits on the surface. These can get brushed off, but if the leak is continuous, the deposits can return.
 
Asphalt tiles stay adhered to concrete pretty well even in water damage scenarios. At times the glue can break down and leave behind white, chalky deposits. These deposits can usually be cleaned without much effort.
 
Vinyl tile is not as durable and does not adhere as well to concrete as asphalt tile does. Vinyl tile can become loose when saturated with water. Vinyl tiles become loose when water flows on top of the concrete underneath the tiles. In most cases, vinyl tiling gets removed and replaced because it is relatively inexpensive.
 
Whenever your business gets damaged, we know it can take a toll on your company's revenues. We always take measures to ensure that your business does not get negatively affected during the restoration process. Many times the drying and extraction procedures take place when your business is closed.
 
Hard surface floors are usually quickly dried out and treated when damaged by moisture. Hardwood floors are made to withstand water but can still get warped if they stay wet for too long. Any time water causes a problem with your auto shop call SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview at (504) 468-3046 24/7.

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Restoring Flood Damaged Property in Elmwood

4/27/2018 (Permalink)

SERVPRO determines the restoration process after flood damage for each item in your home according to the IICRC guidelines.

SERVPRO Arrives Quickly to Save and Restore Flood Damaged Items in Your Home

Elmwood, like much of our part of Louisiana, is faced with hard choices after each hurricane or other, extreme weather event. Our history goes back many generations, so hanging on to keepsakes and valuable furniture is a matter of restoring or throwing out over a century worth of events and memories in just one rocking chair. That makes it much more than just cashing an insurance check and going to the furniture store.

Making these types of flood damage decisions for your Elmwood home is not easy, so SERVPRO is here to help. Our restoration company has extensive experience in analyzing wood and other furniture damage and can provide you with the best information to decide on keeping an item or throwing it out. Our inspectors also work closely with insurance companies to make sure both parties understand what is needed and that you get everything possible.

For us, the simplest way to make any needed determinations is to follow the guidelines laid out by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC). These help our inspectors determine the extent of damage, which provides a solid estimate of what it costs to restore each item. Most insurance companies use these guidelines as well to make their determination to pay for replacement or restoration.

Take that rocking chair as an example. If the flood water only rose up the legs for a few hours, then the damage is minor. Our inspector immediately understands this and puts the restoration crew to work. They use air movers and dehumidifiers to draw out moisture from the wood and help circulate dry, warm air around the item. The procedure is a fairly small cost and most insurance companies sign off on the work immediately. The only replacement may be the need for a new coat of varnish.

If the rocking chair was soaked overnight, then there may be swelling and splitting of the wood. This level of damage requires more labor hours to monitor and repair. If the joints swelled enough to split both pieces of wood, then the repair cost may be more than the insurance company wishes to pay.

SERVPRO technicians may be able to repair this amount of damage, but our teams only do so after explaining the procedures and the cost. If there is major damage, our inspectors recommend the owner use a professional furniture repair service.

At SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview, we want to help you preserve as much of your property and history as possible. If you are dealing with flooding problems, call us at (504) 468-3046 today.

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Why You Need Professional Mold Remediation for Your Elmwood Residence

4/22/2018 (Permalink)

When you see or smell mold, it is time to contact SERVPRO to investigate the extent of the damage and remediate.

Team SERVPRO Investigates and Remediates a Mold Infestation in Your Home

Many Elmwood homeowners do not fully understand the simplicity with which mold can grow in their homes, so it does not allow for any urgency with preventing it from happening. With the annual warmer temperatures you expect to experience, combined with the humidity, the only thing that spores in the environment lack to seat and thrive into colonies are organic surfaces (like wood and drywall).
 
Mold damages to your Elmwood home might not seem alarming to several homeowners, but there is cause for concern. The primary concern you should have are the direct links between potential health effects and the exposure to mold growing in a home. Secondly, these colonies can erode away and ruin structural components of your home to the point of requiring replacement throughout the remediation process.
 
Many are firmly in the camp that DIY methods and conventional cleaning approaches offer the same kind of result as professional remediation services you might find with SERVPRO. This belief is not the truth. As the organism grows, it seats deeper and deeper into the surface it is growing on. Your cleaning methods are only going to take off surface mold, without removing the entire hyphae, allowing for reoccurrence after a short period.
 
Even with our equipment and experience, there are many instances where the mold damage is too ingrained and widespread to remove and remediate. Instead, these structural components and construction materials must get removed for new materials to get installed in their place.
 
Identifying the source of the moisture can help our SERVPRO professionals repair any water sources to the affected area, or encourage the continued use of dehumidification equipment to keep moisture from collecting in the environment. While we work to remove the mold present in the area and dry out the food source which allows it to thrive, failure to maintain dryness only allows the problem to return.
 
Mold in your home does not have to be something that you have to deal with on your own. Trust in the IICRC certified mold remediation specialists at SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview. You can reach our team 24/7 just by calling (504) 468-3046.
 
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Removing Water In Harahan Businesses After Mishaps

4/12/2018 (Permalink)

SERVPRO Provides Industry Leading Pumps for Water Extraction in Harahan Commercial Buildings

SERVPRO Cleans Up and Restores Retail and Offices After Water Damage Quickly

With the Mississippi as our southern city border, Harahan residents are very familiar with storms and floods. Most damage to businesses though comes from less impressive sources like a broken toilet or a ruptured water line.

With that in mind, commercial water damage to Harahan businesses becomes a fairly common problem. That is no comfort to the souvenir shop owner who opens her front door to find water suddenly splashing over her shoes. SERVPRO understands this and works to remove water and restore every business back to its pre-damage state, "Like it never even happened."
 
Our technicians start with removing the water. While we use a commercial pump in many cases, for a smaller shop with a split water line, we often go directly to water extraction wands. These are commercial versions of the water-vac many people have in their garage or janitor’s closet. We can adjust the vacuum speed to match the level of water and prevent damaging wood floors under the flooding. If the shop’s power is unavailable, we can bring in one of the portable generators we keep in our inventory for uninterrupted power.
 
After finishing with the wands, we make sure the floor is dry to walk on safely. Our teams use long-handled squeegees to push out any remaining surface water and then a combination of warm movers and exhaust fans to dry any residual amounts of moisture. If the floor is wood and not concrete, we can carefully lift a floorboard out of regular foot traffic to check for moisture. If possible, we first check with non-probing moisture meters to hunt for hidden water or moisture.
 
Next, we examine the interior walls. If the drywall has only absorbed a small amount of moisture, we can use the same axial fans and air movers to reduce the time needed to dry them without causing further damage. Our SERVPRO technicians can also drill small holes after removing the baseboards for drainage and to also increase air flow to hasten evaporation. If the panels are crumbling in place, we remove and dispose of them along with any damaged floor trim.
 
Restoring a shop to its pre-damage condition takes time, but SERVPRO of North Kenner / Harahan & Lakeview has the experience to help you reopen your doors as quickly as possible. If you need our services, call us today at (504) 468-3046 to schedule a visit.

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How to Deal with Mold Damage in Your Kenner Home

4/6/2018 (Permalink)

Mold damage should be remediated by professionals to prevent spreading to uncontaminated areas of your home.

Trust SERVPRO Professionals to Remove Mold Damage and Prevent Future Growth

There are many misconceptions about mold, and it seems that most of the Kenner area homeowners believe that fungal growth is something that is unlikely or improbable for their house. In all actuality, it is a straightforward process for mold to grow in your home, as it only really requires two elements to start colonizing: moisture and organic material.

However, even with the ease of which mold damage can occur to your Kenner home, many homeowners are still misled to believe fungal growth is not a serious concern. In actuality, mold growth in your house is linked with potential health effects for you and your family when you are exposed, so correcting the issue when you see it should be a priority. Moreover, this is a concern that should get dealt with by certified mold remediation specialists, as they can safely remove the colonies from your home and help you to prevent recurrences in the future.

From the moment that our SERVPRO IICRC certified remediation professionals enter your home, an assessment begins to isolate the area where mold currently is growing as well as the source of the moisture that has been feeding the colonies to this point. Through isolating the affected area with negative air chambers and air scrubbers with HEPA filters, our technicians can successfully prevent the spread of spores to new areas of your home while we work to remove the colonies.

Locating the source of the moisture that feeds this mold growth in your home is a critical component of the remediation process. Otherwise, the mold damage is likely to return again and again. In areas like your basement, which is a common location for fungal growth in homes, the culprit is often cracks or vulnerable points in the block construction of the foundation walls that have weakened over time.

Drying the area removes the food source for mold spores, and this process gets accomplished with dehumidification equipment and large air movers.

Finding mold damage in your home is not something that you should take lightly. Trust SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview team of certified mold remediation specialists to help you through the intricate process of removing the presence of mold and fungus from your residence. Give us a call today at (504) 468-3046.

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SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview Seeking Soot and Fire Cleaning Production Technician

3/30/2018 (Permalink)

Now Hiring

SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview is currently seeking a qualified candidate for a Soot and Fire Cleaning Production Technician opening. Candidates do not need prior experience with restoration, but it is preferred.

Interested individuals must meet certain expectations, which include (but are not limited to):

• Following specific instructions set forth by crew chiefs to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Being a self-starting individual with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Have the ability to work with or without direct oversight and supervision.
• Maintain a clean work space, equipment, and work vehicle.
• Have a social aptitude to speak with clients about their project and meet their expectations.

We require our SERVPRO technicians to perform intricate and sometimes complicated restoration assignments while upholding guidelines and regulations set forth by our company and safety and health administrations. We expect employees to uphold these guidelines at all times, as they ensure the safety of every employee and the professionalism of our final product.

SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will never discriminate personnel practices on account of race, disability, sex, veteran status, nation of origin, or any characteristic protected by law.

Dysfunctional Gutters Can Bring Storm Damages Into Your Kenner Home

3/30/2018 (Permalink)

Kenner Homeowners Call SERVPRO for Water Extraction After a Flood

SERVPRO Can Cleanup, Extract Water and Mitigate Damages After a Flooding

When you consider the kind of damage that a fierce storm system can do to your Kenner home, you might envision fallen trees or wind damage that rips off siding or roof shingles. While yes, all of these are indeed possibilities for a severe weather event moving through the area, it is only the tip of the proverbial iceberg. Strong enough storms can leave you with quite a mess to clean up and areas of your home to repair or restore, but fortunately, professional services are at your disposal.

 One of the overlooked aspects of storm damage to your Kenner home is the clogging or breaking of your gutter system surrounding your house. While in peak performance, this system works to divert water away from critical areas like your siding and foundation, when the system fails, that water instead goes exactly where you hoped it would avoid. This possibility poses some potential issues for your house both regarding structural integrity and compounding effects.
 
Perhaps one of the most significant concerns for this failure of your gutter system is the substantial amounts of water that now are passing either behind the siding of your home’s exterior, or pooling around the foundation. Both of these offer the same potential threat: flooding. Once water has an avenue into your home and can enter without resistance, high volumes can pool up and negatively affect areas very quickly in storms with significant rainfall.
 
Fortunately, our SERVPRO professionals can act quickly to combat the water pouring into the area from compromised foundation block or in between the walls. Sealing off these areas and preventing them creating further damage is a critical first step in keeping the damage from getting worse while later restoration efforts are underway.
 
Extraction is a logical first step in the restoration portion of the process, followed by our SERVPRO technicians drying the area thoroughly to both bring it back to preloss conditions and to remove the possibility of mold growth on top of the current damage. For water that entered through the walls of your home, our injectidry system uses multiple access points to move air through these damp spaces to remove all water and moisture trapped inside. This system can also expedite the drying of hardwood flooring when incorporating drying mats into the effort.
 
While this might be a short overview of the restoration process following storm damages, it goes to show the level of care and commitment you can expect from our SERVPRO of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview team. If you are battling storm damages that threaten flooding or other disasters to your home, give us a call today at (504) 468-3046.

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SERVPRO® of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview Assists with St. John the Baptist Parish Clean-Up after February Tornado

2/25/2016 (Permalink)

SERVPRO® of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview storm team on site at Place Debourg Senior Living Apartments

SERVPRO^® of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview crews responded in full force to help residents of St. John the Baptist Parish residents recover from the February 23, 2016 tornado damage.  Special attention was given to residents of Place Dubourg Senior Living Apartments after high winds damaged part of the roof of the five-story complex, exposing upper levels to heavy rain, debris and strong winds.  Place Debourg, part of the housing agency of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, provides apartment living for senior citizens and people with disabilities in need of accessible housing.  

Damage across St. John the Baptist Parish and surrounding areas was extensive.  With SERVPRO^® of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview’s extensive storm damage response experiences, our team went into a rapid reaction position to mitigate the damages, protect exposed areas and initiate the critical job of drying the impacted areas.  As a member of SERVPRO's elite Disaster Recovery Team, SERVPRO^® of North Kenner, Harahan & Lakeview has the experience and resources to manage any size disaster that strikes our area.

This is our home and the families impacted by the tornado damage are our neighbors.  We are here to help 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling (504) 468-3046.