Water Damage in Naples, FL

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ServiceMaster Restorations was called to a condo in Naples, Florida after hours that had a water damage that was caused by a pipe to the kitchen sink.  The water damage affected the kitchen, living room, foyer and garage.  ServiceMaster went in and extracted the water and started the drying out process.   ServiceMaster set up dehumidifiers and air movers throughout the condo.   ServiceMaster’s removed all of the baseboards to help with the drying of the drywall and to make sure that mold would not grow behind the baseboards.  The laminate flooring was damaged by the water and had to be removed, as did baseboards and drywall.  ServiceMaster then applied an anti-microbial agent to prevent mold growth.  ServiceMaster is still working on the remediation of the water damage with the condo owner.  After ServiceMaster is done with the water damage, ServiceMaster’s construction department will then begin to work with the condo owner to rebuild the condo back to its original state before the damage, which would include some of the following rehanging the drywall, painting the walls, and laying new laminate flooring.

 

Water Damage in Fort Myers

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Servicemaster Restorations was called to two condo units in Fort Myers, which had water damage due to a busted sprinkler.  Servicemaster went in and extracted the water from the foyer, bathroom, hallway, living room and bedroom of the two affected condo units.   Servicemaster set up dehumidifiers and air movers to dry out of the two condo units.  Servicemaster then removed the baseboard to help with the drying of the drywall and to make sure that mold did not grow behind the baseboards.  Servicemaster is still working on the remediation of the water damage with the two condo unit owners.  After Servicemaster is done with the water damage, Servicemaster’s construction department will work with the unit owners to rebuild the condos back to its original state before the damage.

Boat Fire in Marco Island

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Service Master was called to the Dela Park Place condominiums in Marco Island, after a power boat explosion on February 17, 2012, on the breakwaters in front of the building.  The breeze drove smoke into the condominium units and onto the roof.  Smoke and soot entered air conditioning ducts and seeped into lanais.  Plastic and byproducts of the fire were a health hazard.  Residents were advised to shut off the air conditioning units and close windows and shutters.  The residents were also advised to not stay at the units until air conditioning ducts were cleaned.  Service Master went the next morning to start the cleaning and corrosion mitigation process in several of the units.  Service Master cleaned the air ducts, contents, carpet, and tile.  Service Master will be washing the building’s façade and cleaning each lanai.  Service Master project managers are working directly with the condominium association and unit owners adjusters to complete the necessary repairs in a timely manner.

Upcoming CE Classes offered by Servicemaster

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Servicemaster is offering CE Classes on Mitgating Personal Property – Packout Claims.

We would like to offer you an opportunity to benefit from reduced claim severities and improve the service you provide to policyholders. We have created a training program designed to educate you and your staff about how new technology enables us to reduce the size of many of your property losses. In this class you will learn how technology is enabling the restoration professional to manage and track Packout inventory, movement and restoration better than ever before, while giving the homeowner a sense of security about the process.

With good management and tracking of packout inventory, many dollars can be saved and mistakes eliminated. The result is lower cost, faster closure of claims and satisfied policyholders.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012 from 2pm  – 5pm at Hawthorn Suites, 3557 Pine Ridge Rd, Naples, FL 34109.

Tuesday, March 6, 2012 from 9am – 12pm at Servicemaster, 6451 Arc Way, Fort Myers, FL 33966. (Lunch is provided with this class)

If you are interested in attending either class, please contact Dawn at 239-277-0330.

Class space is limited so call now! There is no charge for these three hours of Continuing Education.

Servicemaster will be offering CE Class on ETHICS on Thursday, March 22, 2012 from 5:30pm – 8:30pm at Servicemaster, 6451 Arc Way, Fort Myers, FL 33966.

Servicemaster will be scheduling CE Classes for Water Damage Mitigation, Smoke and Odor Mitigation and Mold Remediation.  Watch for the dates to be scheduled soon!

 

 

Water damage on Sanibel Island

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Servicemaster Restorations was called to a home on Sanibel Island, that had water damage due to a busted pipe in the wall.  Servicemaster went in and extracted the water from the bathroom and bedroom.   Servicemaster set up dehumidifiers and air movers to dry out of the house.  Servicemaster then removed the baseboard to help with the drying of the drywall and to make sure that mold did not grow behind the baseboards.  Servicemaster is still working on the remediation of the water damage with the homeowner.  After Servicemaster is done with the water damage, Servicemasters construction department will work with the homeowner to rebuild the home back to its original state before the damage.

Water damage and reconstruction in Fort Myers, FL

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Servicemaster Restorations was called to a condo unit in Fort Myers,that was flooded by the toilet supply line on January 3, 2012.  Servicemaster went in and extracted the water from the affected rooms, the master bathroom, closet, bedroom, great room and guest bedroom.   Servicemaster set up dehumidifiers and air movers to dry out of the unit.  The vanity and baseboards needed to be removed due to the damage the water caused.  Servicemaster construction department replaced the baseboard, padding under the carpet, reinstalled and cleaned the carpet, replaced the vanity and painted the unit.  The unit was restored to its original state in time for the scheduled rental tenants on January 11, 2012.

Portia Wright – Speaking on Morning Blend Fox 4 Fort Myers about Water Damage & Mold Removal

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6451 Arc Way
Lee: 239-277-0330
Collier: 239-732-7771

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Lee: 239-277-0330
Collier: 239-732-7771

Water Damage in Cape Coral, FL

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Servicemaster Restorations was called to a home in Cape Coral, FL that was flooded when the toilet tank in the guest bathroom overflowed.  Servicemaster went in and extracted the water from the affected rooms, which were the guest bathroom, hallway, two bedrooms, linen closet, master bedroom, and master bathroom.   Servicemaster set up dehumidifiers to get the moisture out of the home and and sprayed antimicrobial to disinfect the floors and walls to prevent mold growth.  Servicemaster then removed the baseboard to help with the drying of the drywall and to make sure that mold did not grow behind the baseboards.  Servicemaster is still working on the remediation of the water damage with the homeowner.  After Servicemaster is done with the water damage, Servicemasters construction department will work with the homeowner to rebuild the home back to its original state before the damage.

Water & Mold Restoration in Cape Coral, FL

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Servicemaster Restorations was called to a home in Cape Coral, FL that was flooded when the water line to the hot water tank broke.  The water had sat for 7 days prior to Servicemaster getting the call.  From the water sitting for so long, Mold had set in and was 4 – 6 feet up the walls.  Servicemaster went in and extracted the water from the laundry room, living room, den, kitchen, office, bathroom, foyer and garage.   Servicemaster set up dehumidifiers to get the moisture out of the home and contained the mold problem.  They removed drywall, cabinets, and floors.  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 residence is than cleaned with a hepa vacuum and wiped down with an antimicrobial solution.  Service Master is starting the reconstruction of the home which includes hanging drywall, installing floors, cabinets, etc. to get the home back to where it was before the water and mold damage.

9 condo unit water damage and extraction in Marco Island, FL

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Servicemaster Restorations was called to a water damage emergency that affected 9 condo units.  The cause of the water damage was the supply line to the toilet in one unit.  It flooded that unit and two others on that floor, 3 units on the floor below and 3 units 2 floors below in Marco Island, FL.  Servicemaster extracted the water from the units and set up dehumidifiers to dry out the units. Servicemaster removed baseboards, toe kicks and carpet padding.  One homeowner has had new padding put back in, the carpet rekicked and cleaned and is back in the unit.  Servicemaster is currently working with the other homeowners to get everything remediated and them back in their homes.