Faster to Any Indiana Disaster

3/25/2019 (Permalink)

Faster to Any Indiana Disaster

When you’ve experienced water, fire, and/or mold damage to your home or business, you need to act quickly to stop the damage from getting worse. At SERVPRO of Indianapolis West, they get this which is why when you call them, they’ll be there as quickly as possible.

Water Damage Gets Worse in No Time

If you should experience a flooded basement or other water damage, it’s important to call the water cleanup and restoration pros at SERVPRO of Indianapolis West immediately. Water, especially dirty water, can quickly lead to mold growth if not treated quickly. Don’t wait for the water to subside or until the next morning, call SERVPRO anytime 24/7 365 to get immediate help. They have the equipment and expertise to quickly remove the water, dry out the affected area, and treat any areas that may be susceptible to mold growth.

Once they’ve tackled the excess water, they’ll walk you and your insurer through the steps that they will take to remove any damaged items or structure and restore the area back to new. In many situations, the drywall and insulation that has gotten soaked may need to be removed and replaced. With carpeting and carpet pads, they may be able to extract the water and dry out the carpet and pad. It all depends on how much water is present, what type of water, and how long the water has been there. Again, timing is of utmost importance when a home or business has experienced water damage.

Fire and Smoke Damage Can Spread If Not Treated Quickly

If you should suffer a fire, you will most likely be dealing with fire and smoke damage. If there is a lot of smoke, you will probably see smoke and soot stains on the ceiling and walls near the fire. You could also have smoke and soot throughout your house if you’re HVAC was running or you have ceiling fans spreading the smoke. The first thing you should do after the fire has been extinguished is to turn off your HVAC and ceiling fans. You’ll want to open the windows and doors nearest to the fire to allow the smoke to dissipate and blow outside. You could also use a box fan in a nearby door or window to pull the smoke out of the house.

The fire restoration experts at SERVPRO of Indianapolis West can also help air out your home with their specialized equipment and knowledge. Once the smoke has left, the next step is to clean up the smoke and soot stains. Not only do they have the equipment and tools to do this quickly, but they also have equipment and supplies to remove the smell of the smoke if needed. Again, it’s important to call SERVPRO of Indianapolis West as soon as possible after a fire so they can get to work cleaning the air and home and restoring any damage from the fire or smoke.

Mold Grows Quickly with Moisture

Sometimes mold isn’t discovered until it has gotten really bad. One example is mold growth in a crawl space under a home. That isn’t discovered until months down the road when the homeowner smells the mildew and mold smell or a plumber or HVAC person is in the crawlspace trying to repair a pipe or duct. Mold and mildew can also grow and get worse in damp basements. Many people just assume every basement smells musty until they discover mold growing on their walls or on their furniture.

If you should find mold growing in your home, you may be looking at just the tip of the iceberg. If you spot mold growth on a ceiling or wall, there is a good chance that it originated behind the ceiling or wall and is much worse than what you are looking at. Rather than cleaning the surface or painting over the spot on the ceiling, it always best to have a mold remediation company, like SERVPRO of Indianapolis West, come to inspect and examine the mold. The mold remediation pros at SERVPRO have the knowledge and expertise to identify the mold damage and determine what steps need to be taken to remediate it from the area.

Contact the Damage Restoration Pros Who Are Faster to Any Disaster

The pros at SERVPRO of Indianapolis West are here to help make it “Like it never even happened” if one of those disasters comes your way. They’re only a call away! Faster to any size disaster. This is not just another tag line for SERVPRO—it is a commitment to be there when you need them most. If you should suffer fire, water, storm, or mold damage, give SERVPRO of Indianapolis West a call for a fast response to any and every disaster.