Water Damage Restoration

Emergency Water Damage events can occur at anytime, when you least expect them. Do you know where your Emergency Utility Shut Offs are Located? What is your Plan B? 1) Make sure you review your Business and Homeowners Property Insurance policies are up to date, and cover all perils. You may need additional coverages for Non Basic Perils. Contact your Insurance Agent and Insurance Carrier policy. 2) Make sure you have an Emergency Plan, and Emergency Evacuation plan and Evacuation Plan posted in your Business. We offer Free assistance with Emergency Plans, and a Free Report for your Emergency Utility Shut Offs, for your Business, Government, Manufacturing, Industrial, and Commercial properties. Any questions, please feel free to call or email me for assistance. As Veteran Owned and Operated, SERVPRO of Blackwood and Gloucester Township NJ, offers free estimates for Government, Industrial, Commercial and Residential Water pipe burst, Water damage, water line burst. SERVPRO of Bla...

Mold inspection near me, mold remediation companies near me, water damage restoration Metal-framed and gypsum wall systems, have many advantages: 1) They are low-cost, lightweight (which pays a special premium in seismic regions), 2) They have remarkable fire resistance and separating properties for their weight. These advantages have allowed steel stud construction to be the most common method of constructing both interior and exterior wall systems in buildings of noncombustible construction. Unfortunately, when subject to moisture ingress, Interstitial Condensation, or moisture accumulation, durability has not proved to be a characteristic of these systems. There have been numerous buildings in North America, that have required major repairs to exterior steel stud-framed walls due to corrosion caused by water ingress. SERVPRO of Blackwood NJ Gloucester Township NJ, is a Veteran Owned and Operated Small Business, or Veteran Owned Business, (V.O.S.B.), and understands that fires...

Mold inspection near me, mold remediation companies near me, water damage restoration Metal-framed and gypsum wall systems, have many advantages: 1) They are low-cost, lightweight (which pays a special premium in seismic regions), 2) They have remarkable fire resistance and separating properties for their weight. These advantages have allowed steel stud construction to be the most common method of constructing both interior and exterior wall systems in buildings of noncombustible construction. Unfortunately, when subject to moisture ingress, Interstitial Condensation, or moisture accumulation, durability has not proved to be a characteristic of these systems. There have been numerous buildings in North America, that have required major repairs to exterior steel stud-framed walls due to corrosion caused by water ingress. SERVPRO of Blackwood NJ Gloucester Township NJ, is a Veteran Owned and Operated Small Business, or Veteran Owned Business, (V.O.S.B.), and understands that fires...

Effects of Lead Poisoning in children, side effects of lead Poisoning, acute lead poisoning, Exposure to Lead, can occur by contaminated air, water, dust, food, or consumer products. Some lead compounds are colorful and are used widely in paints,and lead paint is a major route of lead exposure in children. A study conducted in 1998–2000 found that 38 million housing units in the US had lead-based paint, down from a 1990 estimate of 64 million. Deteriorating lead paint can produce dangerous lead levels in household dust and soil. Deteriorating lead paint and lead-containing household dust are the main causes of chronic lead poisoning. The lead breaks down into the dust and since children are more prone to crawling on the floor, it is easily ingested. Many young children display Pica, eating things that are not food. Even a small amount of a lead-containing product such as a paint chip or a sip of glaze can contain tens or hundreds of milligrams of lead. Eating chips of lead pain...

Effects of Lead Poisoning in children, side effects of lead Poisoning, acute lead poisoning, Exposure to Lead, can occur by contaminated air, water, dust, food, or consumer products. Some lead compounds are colorful and are used widely in paints,and lead paint is a major route of lead exposure in children. A study conducted in 1998–2000 found that 38 million housing units in the US had lead-based paint, down from a 1990 estimate of 64 million. Deteriorating lead paint can produce dangerous lead levels in household dust and soil. Deteriorating lead paint and lead-containing household dust are the main causes of chronic lead poisoning. The lead breaks down into the dust and since children are more prone to crawling on the floor, it is easily ingested. Many young children display Pica, eating things that are not food. Even a small amount of a lead-containing product such as a paint chip or a sip of glaze can contain tens or hundreds of milligrams of lead. Eating chips of lead pain...

Water damage restoration near me, Moisture intrusion near me, The management of moisture migration is by far the most important control function to be addressed by the building enclosure designer. Moisture related problems in buildings are common and broadly vary in types and consequences.  A brief listing of moisture related problems illustrates this point: frost heaving, adfreezing, water leakage, wood rot, mold growth, spalling, efflorescence, corrosion, and degradation and staining of finishes. Consequences range from structural failure to cosmetic flaws, and in some cases the health of the occupants can be adversely affected, as in the case of mold growth, causing allergic and respiratory problems. Does your property satisify  the Strategy of the 4 Ds : deflection of water to minimize wetting exposure; drainage to convey away water that penetrates the assembly; drying of any residual water by means of ventilation; and durability of materials to withstand...

Mold inspections near me, water damage inspections near me, Mold, Sometime mold growth is Visibly hard to see behind Wall Cavities, Building Chases, Insulation, Ceiling Tiles, Ceiling Vents, around Piping, in or around HVAC ductwork, Heating and Cooling Registers, Bathroom Exhaust Fans, Kitchen Exhaust Hoods, and Electrical Outlets.  Vehicle air cabins, Vehicle Air conditioner ports/Vents, and under Vehicle seats and Vehicle carpet and padding, are also areas to inspect.  Interstitial Condensation and Moisture, is one reason for these hard to see areas, inside Wall Cavities, and Buiding Chases. Borescopes are used for visual inspection work where the target area is inaccessible by other means, or where accessibility may require destructive, time consuming and/or expensive dismounting activities.  Borescopes are mostly used in Nondestructive Inspection techniques, for recognizing mold growth or particulate buildup. Our SERVPRO Restoratio...

Mold inspections near me, water damage inspections near me, Mold, Sometime mold growth is Visibly hard to see behind Wall Cavities, Building Chases, Insulation, Ceiling Tiles, Ceiling Vents, around Piping, in or around HVAC ductwork, Heating and Cooling Registers, Bathroom Exhaust Fans, Kitchen Exhaust Hoods, and Electrical Outlets.  Vehicle air cabins, Vehicle Air conditioner ports/Vents, and under Vehicle seats and Vehicle carpet and padding, are also areas to inspect.  Interstitial Condensation and Moisture, is one reason for these hard to see areas, inside Wall Cavities, and Buiding Chases. Borescopes are used for visual inspection work where the target area is inaccessible by other means, or where accessibility may require destructive, time consuming and/or expensive dismounting activities.  Borescopes are mostly used in Nondestructive Inspection techniques, for recognizing mold growth or particulate buildup. Our SERVPRO Restoratio...

Water damage restoration company near me, Condensation in NJ, Interstitial Condensation in NJ, Air leakage in NJ, Water Vapor in NJ,  Even when the climate is forgiving, attention to other air leakage paths must be observed if there is a critical building enclosure surface that is below the dewpoint temperature as shown above.  Continuity of the air barrier is especially critical when a single material acts as the air leakage control layer. The addition of exterior continuous insulation can reduce interstitial condensation potential and provide a degree of forgiveness to imperfections in air barrier systems. The simple addition of exterior insulation outboard of an insulated cavity significantly reduces interstitial condensation potential in framed wall assemblies during the heating season. If all of the cavity insulation is replaced with exterior insulation, the risk of condensation is effectively eliminated. During the cooling season, exterior insulation which has low ai...

Water damage restoration company near me, Condensation in NJ, Interstitial Condensation in NJ, Air leakage in NJ, Water Vapor in NJ,  Even when the climate is forgiving, attention to other air leakage paths must be observed if there is a critical building enclosure surface that is below the dewpoint temperature as shown above.  Continuity of the air barrier is especially critical when a single material acts as the air leakage control layer. The addition of exterior continuous insulation can reduce interstitial condensation potential and provide a degree of forgiveness to imperfections in air barrier systems. The simple addition of exterior insulation outboard of an insulated cavity significantly reduces interstitial condensation potential in framed wall assemblies during the heating season. If all of the cavity insulation is replaced with exterior insulation, the risk of condensation is effectively eliminated. During the cooling season, exterior insulation which has low ai...

Water damage restoration company near me, Condensation in NJ, Interstitial Condensation in NJ, Air leakage in NJ, Water Vapor in NJ,  Even when the climate is forgiving, attention to other air leakage paths must be observed if there is a critical building enclosure surface that is below the dewpoint temperature as shown above.  Continuity of the air barrier is especially critical when a single material acts as the air leakage control layer. The addition of exterior continuous insulation can reduce interstitial condensation potential and provide a degree of forgiveness to imperfections in air barrier systems. The simple addition of exterior insulation outboard of an insulated cavity significantly reduces interstitial condensation potential in framed wall assemblies during the heating season. If all of the cavity insulation is replaced with exterior insulation, the risk of condensation is effectively eliminated. During the cooling season, exterior insulation which has low ai...

Water damage restoration companies near me, water damage, Any amount of unexpected water can cause a lot of damage, fast! SERVPRO of Blackwood NJ, Gloucester Township NJ, receives calls from customers who have had water damage in their home or office every day, and we are often told that the water has only affected a small area. However, more often than not, what the property owner believes is a small amount of water can turn out to be a much larger headache than originally anticipated. This is because water damage isn’t always so easily visible. Water runs across and down easily, and it does not stay put in one area, or where the water loss originally occurred. In the Attached picture, water has seeped under True Solid Wood flooring, which was not visible to property owner, and can lead to more costs and issues. This can cause secondary damage to a property.  We dried the True Wood Floor surface and substrates with Dry Mats, removing moisture, drying the Wood floorin...

Water damage restoration companies near me, water damage, Any amount of unexpected water can cause a lot of damage, fast! SERVPRO of Blackwood NJ, Gloucester Township NJ, receives calls from customers who have had water damage in their home or office every day, and we are often told that the water has only affected a small area. However, more often than not, what the property owner believes is a small amount of water can turn out to be a much larger headache than originally anticipated. This is because water damage isn’t always so easily visible. Water runs across and down easily, and it does not stay put in one area, or where the water loss originally occurred. In the Attached picture, water has seeped under True Solid Wood flooring, which was not visible to property owner, and can lead to more costs and issues. This can cause secondary damage to a property.  We dried the True Wood Floor surface and substrates with Dry Mats, removing moisture, drying the Wood floorin...

Sewage Backup in NJ, Sewage backup Prevention Tips in NJ, Backed up sewers can wreak havoc on a home, causing thousands of dollars in damage to floors, walls, furniture and electrical systems. Sewer backup coverage is available from most insurers. For homes that have been severely damaged and are uninhabitable, homeowners policies may provide Loss of Use coverage, which provides reimbursement for lodging, food and other living expenses you may incur as a result of having to live outside of your home. Loss of Use coverage also reimburses you for the lost rental income if you rent out part of the house. Causes of Sewer Backup Aging Sewer Systems: The Civil Engineering Research Foundation reports that the number of backed up sewers is increasing at an alarming rate of about 3 percent annually. In addition, a recent report from the American Society of Civil Engineers indicates that the nation's 500,000-plus miles of sewer lines are on average over thirty years old. The increase i...

Sewage Backup in NJ, Sewage backup Prevention Tips in NJ, Backed up sewers can wreak havoc on a home, causing thousands of dollars in damage to floors, walls, furniture and electrical systems. Sewer backup coverage is available from most insurers. For homes that have been severely damaged and are uninhabitable, homeowners policies may provide Loss of Use coverage, which provides reimbursement for lodging, food and other living expenses you may incur as a result of having to live outside of your home. Loss of Use coverage also reimburses you for the lost rental income if you rent out part of the house. Causes of Sewer Backup Aging Sewer Systems: The Civil Engineering Research Foundation reports that the number of backed up sewers is increasing at an alarming rate of about 3 percent annually. In addition, a recent report from the American Society of Civil Engineers indicates that the nation's 500,000-plus miles of sewer lines are on average over thirty years old. The increase i...

Sewage Backup in NJ, Sewage backup Prevention Tips in NJ, Backed up sewers can wreak havoc on a home, causing thousands of dollars in damage to floors, walls, furniture and electrical systems. Sewer backup coverage is available from most insurers. For homes that have been severely damaged and are uninhabitable, homeowners policies may provide Loss of Use coverage, which provides reimbursement for lodging, food and other living expenses you may incur as a result of having to live outside of your home. Loss of Use coverage also reimburses you for the lost rental income if you rent out part of the house. Causes of Sewer Backup Aging Sewer Systems: The Civil Engineering Research Foundation reports that the number of backed up sewers is increasing at an alarming rate of about 3 percent annually. In addition, a recent report from the American Society of Civil Engineers indicates that the nation's 500,000-plus miles of sewer lines are on average over thirty years old. The increase i...

Yes, New Construction Properties, both Commercial and Residential, can have mold or can grow mold.  Mold can be found in unconidtioned Wall Cavities, HVAC air duct system, or on ceiling tile backings. To most people, moldy odors suggest HVAC problems. But while the air system may indeed spread fungal odors, the HVAC system in new buildings is seldom re-sponsible for generating them. In new construction, mold infestations usually are caused by moisture in building materials.  That moisture can come from rain or snow before the building is closed in, or from leak-ing water pipes, wet concrete or condensation on surfaces like cold floor slabs during springtime. Conventional HVAC systems are not designed to dry out construction-related moisture. The moisture load from wet materials is simply too large and the dry-ing task too complex for systems that are intended for comfort air conditioning. The better plan is to dry materials quickly with ...

Dryer Vent cleaning in NJ, Dryer exhaust cleaning in NJ, Lint, About 27 percent of Dryer Exhaust fires are caused by an accumulation of lint, which means that not cleaning out your dryer vent can set you up for a dangerous situation that’s far more serious than the drop in performance caused by constricting a dryer’s ductwork. Several tips for Preventing Dryer fires: 1) Clean the lint from the dryer’s lint screen after every load! 2) Replace Accordion-Style Ducts and Plastic Ducts and Flex foil ducts with a rigid metal duct. The smooth walls allow the air to flow, and also reduce the buildup of lint. 3) Clean the Main Dryer Duct and Exhaust to Oustide, twice or more a Year. 4) Clothes stained with gas, cooking oil, cleaning agents, or other flammable chemicals or substances need special handling and car.  Wash these clothes, more than once. If you must use a dryer, then use the lowest heat setting and a drying cycle that concludes...

Pest Control in NJ, Termite Damage in NJ, Termites in NJ, Termites and Insurance property damage claims in NJ,  Many Residential and Commercial Insurance policies don’t cover termite damage or removal. Termite infestations may be prevented with routine Property maintenance and is the responsibility of the Property Owner. If termites were to chew through your Property's wiring and cause a fire, your insurance company may step in to help pay for the damages, as fire is a covered peril under most policies. Check your policy to understand exactly what may or may not be covered. To help prevent termite damage to your Property: Avoiding moisture accumulation by diverting water away from your home's foundation (make sure you have properly functioning gutters, downspouts and splash blocks) Regularly checking for changes to all your wooden areas, like windows and doorframes Inspecting the foundation of your home bubbling paint, or wood that sounds hollow when you tap it Maint...

Pest Control in NJ, Termite Damage in NJ, Termites in NJ, Termites and Insurance property damage claims in NJ,  Many Residential and Commercial Insurance policies don’t cover termite damage or removal. Termite infestations may be prevented with routine Property maintenance and is the responsibility of the Property Owner. If termites were to chew through your Property's wiring and cause a fire, your insurance company may step in to help pay for the damages, as fire is a covered peril under most policies. Check your policy to understand exactly what may or may not be covered. To help prevent termite damage to your Property: Avoiding moisture accumulation by diverting water away from your home's foundation (make sure you have properly functioning gutters, downspouts and splash blocks) Regularly checking for changes to all your wooden areas, like windows and doorframes Inspecting the foundation of your home bubbling paint, or wood that sounds hollow when you tap it Maint...