ServiceMaster Restorations received a call on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 11:15am from a condo owner in North Fort Myers, Florida, for water damage. The water damage was caused by the toilet supply line in the guest bathroom. It affected the bathroom, hallways, master bedroom, master bathroom and kitchen. ServiceMaster extracted the water from the condo and then started the structural drying. ServiceMaster removed and disposed of all the wet carpet padding. The technicians applied antimicrobial solution to avoid mold growth. The technicians set up dehumidifiers and air movers thru out the condo. The vanity cabinet in guest bathroom, where the water damage originated, was damaged and needed to be removed.
The water from the broken toilet supply line affected the entire condo below. There was water damage to the ceiling, all the cabinets were wet and swollen from the water, and all the carpets were wet. ServiceMaster extracted all the water, pulled up the carpet, removed and disposed of all the wet carpet padding. The technicians applied antimicrobial solution to avoid mold growth. The technicians set up dehumidifiers and air movers to start the structural drying of the condo. All of the cabinets and shower in the guest bathroom of this condo unit need to be taken out, as they are damaged and cannot be salvaged. ServiceMaster started removing the cabinets and shower in the guest bathroom, drywall, and ceiling of this unit. ServiceMaster’s construction department will be doing the rebuild of the bathroom, replacing the drywall and ceiling and painting to get it back to where it was before the water damage occurred.
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Water Extraction & Mold Remediation in Cape Coral, FL
ServiceMaster Restorations received a called to a home in Cape Coral, FL that had mold growing on the ceiling of the garage, in the vehicle that was parked in the garage, the walls and contents in the garage. The homeowner was unsure of when the problem occurred as they live out of state and flew in to find the mold growth in their garage. The source of the mold is believed to be from an air conditioning unit that leaked into the garage. ServiceMaster extracted the water from the garage. The water technicians then started the structural drying. Once the structure was dry, ServiceMaster’s mold remediation technicians tore out all of the affected drywall, removed and properly disposed of all the contents that were affected by the mold. After the removal, the next step was remediation. Mold remediation includes sanding 1/32” of wood to remove the mold spore. After this is complete, a growth inhibitor is then painted on the affected areas. The whole garage was then cleaned with a hepa vacuum and wiped down with an antimicrobial solution. An air quality test was than performed on the garage to make sure that it was free of all mold spores. The garage passed the air quality test the first time and ServiceMaster started the reconstruction of the garage, which includes hanging drywall, painting, etc. to get the garage back to where it was before the mold damage. The vehicle that was parked in the garage had mold growth and was sent to a dealership for remediation. ServiceMaster helped the dealership in the mold remediation of the vehicle.
Water Damage in Fort Myers, FL
ServiceMaster Restorations was called on a Saturday at 10:30pm, to a single family home in Fort Myers, Florida that had a water damage caused by a leak under the kitchen sink. The water damage affected the entire home, three bedrooms, living room, dining room, hall, kitchen and two bathrooms. All of the rooms, except for the two bathrooms had parquet flooring over terrazzo and it was buckling up 5” – 6” and had to be removed. The walls were plaster and were wet 2’ – 3’ up the wall in some areas. ServiceMaster extracted the water and started the drying out process. ServiceMaster set up dehumidifiers, air movers and injectidry equipment throughout the home. Cabinets in the home were damaged and needed to be removed, and will be replaced during the reconstruct. After ServiceMaster’s water remediation department is done, ServiceMaster’s construction department will start to rebuild the home back to its original state before the water damage occurred. ServiceMaster’s construction
department will replace flooring, cabinets, paint, and replace the baseboards.
Water damage in Naples, FL
ServiceMaster Restorations was called to a condo in Naples, Florida that had a water damage that was caused a few weeks prior to us being called by an unknown source. ServiceMaster went to the condo with a Thermal Camera to detect where the water was coming from. ServiceMaster found the water was from a leaking valve from the washer machine. The water damage affected the laundry room, two closets, two hallways, and the foyer. ServiceMaster went in and extracted the water and started the drying out process. ServiceMaster set up dehumidifiers throughout the home. ServiceMaster removed all of the baseboards and toe kicks to help with the drying of the drywall and found that mold had started to grow. ServiceMaster than had to remove part of the drywall to stop the mold from spreading. ServiceMaster then applied an anti-microbial agent to prevent further mold growth. The carpet padding was damaged by the water and had to be removed. After ServiceMaster’s water remediation department was done, ServiceMaster’s construction department then started to rebuild the home back to its original state before the water damage occurred. ServiceMaster’s construction department replaced the carpet pad, reinstalled and cleaned the carpet, replaced the drywall, painted, and replaced the baseboards to the damaged areas. The condo was set to be rented nine days after the water damaged occurred and ServiceMaster had all of the work completed in time to allow the condo to be ready for the new tenants.
Water Damage in Bonita Springs, FL
ServiceMaster Restorations was called to a home in Bonita Springs, Florida that had a water damage that was caused by the incoming waterline for the washing machine. The water damage affected the laundry room, garage, hallway, closet, two bedrooms and bathroom. ServiceMaster went in and extracted the water and started the drying out process. ServiceMaster set up dehumidifiers and air movers throughout the home. ServiceMaster removed all of the baseboards and toe kicks to help with the drying of the drywall and to make sure that mold would not grow behind the baseboards and toe kicks. The carpet padding was damaged by the water and had to be removed and as did baseboards. ServiceMaster then applied an anti-microbial agent to prevent mold growth. After ServiceMaster’s water remediation department was done, ServiceMaster’s construction department then started to rebuild the home back to its original state before the water damage occurred. ServiceMaster’s construction department replaced the carpet pad, reinstalled and cleaned the carpet, repaired damage that was done to the cabinets, replaced the baseboard and painted the damaged areas. The home was set to be rented eleven days after the water damaged occurred and ServiceMaster had all of the work completed in ten days, allowing the home to be ready for the new tenants.
3 Ways To Know You Have A Water Damage Problem
Water damage is one of those problems that can spiral out of control when it goes unnoticed. The sooner you detect an issue like this, the less damage your home will undergo
and the less money you will have to spend fixing it. There are 3 ways to know you have a water damage problem. Being aware of them could make a big difference when repairing the issue.
Signs of water stains is the first of 3 ways to know you have a water damage problem. If your home begins to suffer from this pesky issue, you will find indicators of it in various places. The most common places that water stains occur are in windows, doors, flooring, and the ceiling. Regularly check your hardwood floors for evenness. Lift rugs to check floors thoroughly. When wood floors suffer from water damage they begin to warp and buckle.
If you have noticed warped flooring or water stains on any of the flooring in your home, the culprit may be an appliance – another one of 3 ways to know you have a water damage problem. Inspect the areas around things like your washing machine, the dishwasher, and refrigerator. It is common for these items to spring leaks from time to time, but you may not know until it is too late, which is why these 3 ways to know you have a water damage problem are so crucial.
Water stains on your window and door frames can be an indicator that water is leaking into your house from outside. Also inspect ceilings for spots, which show signs of water damage, especially where the ceiling joins to an exterior wall. A ceiling stain probably means your roof is leaking and needs immediate attention.
While you are checking around for water damage, don’t forget the bathroom. This is the third of 3 ways to know you have a water damage problem. Things like the sink, toilet, and tub or shower may be leaking in places not easily visible. Do a thorough inspection of underneath the sink to ensure there are no leaky pipes causing problems. Check behind and around the base of the toilet.
Finally, make sure that the area in front of the shower or tub is properly protected. This space can easily succumb to water damage with all the splashing and dripping water from day-to-day use. Make sure that shower curtains and doors close and seal properly, and invest in a bathroom mat to absorb excess dripping.
The key to all 3 ways to know you have a water damage problem is regular inspections. The more regularly you check problem areas, the more likely you are to catch a water leak at its beginning.
If you have a water damage problem that can’t be handled with the above techniques and you live in Fort Myers, Naples, Cape Coral FL or surrounding areas. Please give us a call at ServiceMaster Restorations. We can help… 239-321-5077