What to expect from SERVPRO during a water loss

9/11/2024 (Permalink)

No matter the size of the water loss, we are here to help!

SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley wants to make sure that the people of Clackamas and Happy Valley are prepared for any and everything. If you experience any kind of fire or water loss in your home or business keep us in mind we are Here to Help®!

When SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley responds to a water loss, there are three main components to the drying process: inspection, emergency services, and monitoring.

Inspection

SERVPRO of North Clackamas Happy Valley will inspect the area to the extent of the damage and to evaluate how far the water has migrated. SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley will walk you through the process and a plan of action will be established.

Emergency Services

The goal of our emergency services is to prevent further damage to your property and contents, remove unrestorable materials, and create conditions for drying the structure and contents effectively. This typically involves placing air movers and dehumidifiers.

Monitoring

To help ensure that the structure is drying to industry standards, SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley will monitor the drying process daily. Monitoring occurs until the impacted structure and contents have dried.

If you do experience water damage, do not hesitate to call no matter the time or location SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley is here to help 24 hours a day 365 days a year. SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley professionals can give you peace of mind by helping make it “ Like it never even happened”. Whenever there is a call out to SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley is ready to meet that need. No matter the time or place or time you can always count on SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley To be there for you or your business. If you have any questions or every need our assistance we are always here to help, just give us a call at (503)652-3997.

SERVPRO wants to make sure the community is prepared for any and everything

9/6/2024 (Permalink)

SERVPRO is always here to help whenever called upon!

Any water damage in your home or business is bad. There's no such thing as a small disaster. Especially when the water you don't see contains bacteria or causes mold, rot and other unseen damage. Unseen water can create much longer claims later. So before you attempt to dry and clean it up yourself, consider how this will affect my business or home  if this goes wrong. Here at SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley we  understand how disruptive a water loss like this can be for your family or customers. Because of that, we offer a 24- hour emergency response with our trained staff who will arrive on site within four hours to begin emergency mitigation services for you and your family. By responding quickly with a full line of water cleanup and restoration services, SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley can help you regain control while  quickly drying, deodorizing and protecting their home and belongings. Do before you risk the value of your home or business by attempting to take care of it yourself and potentially cause further damage give SERVPRO® a call we are always Here to Help® in your time of need. If you do want to take care of it yourself here are some things to not do while attempting to clean!

Things to Not Do

•  Enter rooms with standing water where electrical shock hazards may exist
• Enter affected areas if electrical outlets, switches, circuit breakers or electrical equipment are exposed to water. Always avoid electrical shock hazards
• Use  your household vacuum cleaner to remove water, possibly causing electrical shock or damage to the vacuum cleaner
• Use TVs or other appliances while standing on wet carpets or floors, especially not on wet concrete floors
• Turn on ceiling fixtures if the ceiling is wet or enter rooms where ceilings are sagging from retained water.

No matter the time or location SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley is here to help 24 hours a day 365 days a year. SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley professionals can give you peace of mind by helping make it “ Like it never even happened”. Whenever there is a call out to SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley is ready to meet that need. No matter the time or place or time you can always count on SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley To be there for you or your business. If you have any questions or ever need our assistance we are always here to help, just give us a call at (503)652-3997.

Local home owners shower starts a huge fire!

9/4/2024 (Permalink)

Under the fire shown, there was a faulty wire that was the cause of the fire.

SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley wants to make sure that the people of Clackamas and Happy Valley are prepared for any and everything. If you experience any kind of fire or water loss in your home or business keep us in mind we are here to help!

SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley received an emergency call around 2 in the morning regarding a local fire. Within an hour of receiving the call, our production manager was on site. Our production manager proceeds to do  the sketch of the home once the sketch is done he reports back to the crew who is at the office so they are able to prep vans for the work. As our production manager is doing the sketch he realizes the cause of the fire came from the restroom. The source of the fire was a faulty wire located underneath the shower. The whole house is covered in smoke , along with the contents inside the home. The family had only lived in the home for 3 weeks prior to the fire. It was a two story home that had a basement. All 3 levels were damaged. Once everything was done for the sketch our teams were on route prepared to restore the home and remove all smoke odor. 

When the crew arrived they were then assigned their tasks , first thing first they had to demo out all of the appliances that the fire didn't completely wipe out. There were cabinets ,a kitchen table ,  they had to remove the countertop surfaces,  and the kitchen tile and underlayment. Once they emptied the home with all the items that were affected by the fire and finished demolition the next part of the job was to take out the remaining drywall and completely gut the home. Meaning taking the house down to basically just the studs. Our crews then brought in dehumidifiers into the home in order to help with the remaining soo and smoke odor the crew could only place two of them due to the breaker.

Our Crews were able to get in and out in only 5 days, no matter the time or location SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley is here to help 24 hours a day 365 days a year. SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley professionals can give you peace of mind by helping make it “ Like it never even happened”. Whenever there is a call out to SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley is ready to meet that need. No matter the time or place or time you can always count on SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley To be there for you or your business. If you have any questions or every need our assistance we are always here to help, just give us a call at (503)652-3997.

SERVPRO gives tips regarding mold !

9/4/2024 (Permalink)

Mold is a very tricky subject, SERVPRO wants to keep our community aware when it comes to all things mold related.

SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley wanted to take the time out to make sure the communities we serve are prepared for any and all mold losses. Fungi and mold naturally occur in our environment; in fact over 100,000 kinds of fungi have been identified. Fungi produce some very useful results. Yeast is a type of fungi used in preparing bread, baked goods, and other food products, including some alcoholic beverages. The unique flavor of blue cheese is a result of mold, an edible mushroom is simply a type of fungi and lifesaving penicillin is a product of mold.

Even though some forms of mold can add value to our lives, other forms can be harmful. Excessive amounts of mold, different types of mold, and/or exposure to molds may present health concerns for some people. Health concerns may arise when excessive mold grows indoors. Concerns are more likely to rise for “at risk” people, which might include immune suppressed or compromised individuals, young children, and individuals with chronic inflammatory lung diseases such as asthma and severe allergies, However, anyone may experience health problems associated with exposure to mold in damp buildings. Possible health effects include runny nose, sneezing, coughing, aggravation of asthma, sore throat, or inflammation of the sinuses.

The individuals most likely at risk are infants or children, pregnant women, the elderly, people with compromised respiratory systems or asthma and allergies, and people with weakened immune systems. No matter the time or location SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley is here to help 24 hours a day 365 days a year. SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley professionals can give you peace of mind by helping make it “ Like it never even happened”. Whenever there is a call out to SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley is ready to meet that need. No matter the time or place or time you can always count on SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley To be there for you or your business. If you have any questions or ever need our assistance we are always here to help, just give us a call at (503)652-3997.

If you have any kind of Fire loss SERVPRO is here for you!

9/11/2023 (Permalink)

There's no fires loss to big or too small we cant handle!

SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley wants to make sure that the people of Clackamas and Happy Valley are prepared for any and everything. If you experience any kind of fire in your home or business keep us in mind we are here to help!

  When you experience  a kitchen fire in your home or business there is more to the cleanup efforts than just replacing some burned cabinets. Many of your belongings may be covered in soot or smell like smoke. It's important not to leave clean up efforts for too long or soot and smoke will stain or ruin the items. We have a specialized crew to clean up the contents of your home after a fire. This crew is specialized in content cleanup which is different from structural damage restoration. In the end, both crews are needed to get your home back to preloss conditions. SERVPRO of  North Clackamas and Happy Valley  has trained professional technicians to handle the clean-up and restoration in a timely manner. Please call us 24/7 365 at 503-652-3997.

Here at SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley, we make sure to make your home or business look just as good as new or how we like to say "Like it never even happened.” Please call SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley twenty-four a day seven days a week for any Fire, Water, Mold, or Bio-hazard clean-ups. If you have any questions please give us a call at (503)652-3997.

SERVPRO gives tips on what you can do until help arrives!

8/28/2023 (Permalink)

If you experience a fire loss no need to fear SERVPRO is here!

SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley wants to prepare our community for any and all fires that can affect homes or businesses. The first 48 hours after a fire damage occurs can make a huge difference before restoring versus replacing your property and personal belongings. SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley can help prevent fire damage from creating long term problems. Our team of well trained professionals  provide timely response with mitigation services ranging from fire, smoke, and soot removal to contents claims inventory and document restoration.

These services will help you and your property, belongings , and memories be restored to preloss conditions when possible. SERVPRO of North Clackamas wants to offer tips you can do until help arrives.

• Limit movement in the home to prevent soot particles from spreading and additional damage from occurring.
• Place clean towels or old linens on rugs and high-traffic areas and upholstery.
• Coat chrome faucets, trim, and appliances with petroleum jelly or oil.
• Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpet.
• Do not wash any walls or painted surfaces
• Do not shampoo carpet or upholstery.
• Do not clean any electrical equipment.
• Do not send clothing to a dry cleaner since improper cleaning may set smoke odor.

Here at SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley, we make sure to make your home or business look just as good as new or how we like to say "Like it never even happened.” Please call SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley twenty-four a day seven days a week for any Fire, Water, Mold, or Bio-hazard clean-ups. If you have any questions please give us a call at (503)652-3997.

Local home owner experiences hot water heater leak!

8/25/2023 (Permalink)

Water Heater Leak!!

SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley received an emergency call from a local home owner in the Clackamas area regarding a water loss. During that emergency call we were told  that “the hot water heater inside the finished basement had leaked and there was standing water!” Within an hour our crew of well trained professionals were on sight with equipment ready to help! Our crew was able to extract the water, unfortunately the water went inside the wallas and the bedroom. The carpet in both rooms absorbed a lot of water.

Once the standing water was extracted and we began to remove the carpet , pad, and baseboards  our crew chief noticed suspicious growth. Due to that suspicious growth, we weren't able to set air movement. We had to wait for the removal of the affected materials in order to set that drying equipment.Once we were able to remove the affected material we came up with a drying plan. The plan was to set two dehumidifiers in addition to demolition to speed up that drying process. We were able to finish demolition and dry the basement out in only 5 days and had their basement restored to preloss conditions.

Here at SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley, we make sure to make your home or business look just as good as new or how we like to say "Like it never even happened.” Please call SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley twenty-four a day seven days a week for any Fire, Water, Mold, or Bio-hazard clean-ups. If you have any questions please give us a call at (503)652-3997.

Why Should I choose SERVPRO?

8/24/2023 (Permalink)

If you have any questions please give us a call at (503)652-3997.

SERVPRO was founded in 1967 and since then SERVPRO has been the leader in mold, water, fire, and other specialty cleanup restoration services. SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley has well trained-professionals that understand the types of smoke and their behavior patterns are extremely vital to proper restoration.

SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley provides an itemized, area-by-area loss inventory and accurate inventory that helps keep costs low and reduces job completion time. In addition, we have the ability to pack out your household items or items located inside your business and store them at our location until we return them to you freshly cleaned.

SERVPRO professionals arrive quickly and are trained and equipped to help customers regain control of their lives.vSERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley Professionals start the clean up and restoration process by pretesting to determine which process to utilize and allow our customer to preview the results.

All restorable structure and contents will be professionally cleaned and deodorized to preloss condition in most cases. This service includes : walls, ceilings, floors, area rugs, furniture, draperies and upholstery , electronics, art, clothing, bric-a-brac and more. SERVPRO professionals can even prove emergency cleaning of contents the customer will need immediately. 

Here at SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley, we make sure to make your home or business look just as good as new or how we like to say "Like it never even happened.” Please call SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley twenty-four a day seven days a week for any Fire, Water, Mold, or Bio-hazard clean-ups. If you have any questions please give us a call at (503)652-3997.

Why use SERVPRO for your loss?

8/24/2023 (Permalink)

No need to fear SERVPRO is here

SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley pride ourselves on the importance of trust not only within our teams but to our customers as well. SERVPRO franchises are equipped with 24-hour emergency response which means the customer can get help fast! Since 1967, SERVPRO has been earning your trust. SERVPRO’s professional network of more than 1,900 franchises has responded to property damages ranging from multi million dollar disasters such as the pentagon, to those suffered by individual  business and homes.

You know you can trust the results from our franchisees .Our dedication to training ensures the results you receive will be professional and efficient. The first job here at SERVPRO North Clackamas and Happy Valley is to address the needs of the homeowner or business owner. SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley can deliver files right to your computer to ensure that you will know what's happening every part of the way.

If you ever need a detailed “total loss ”call SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley to find out how SERVPRO can help you get the job done fast. Restoration saves time and money, be sure to call SERVPRO to realize the benefits, you the customer deserves!

Here at SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley, we make sure to make your home or business look just as good as new or how we like to say "Like it never even happened.” Please call SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley twenty-four a day seven days a week for any Fire, Water, Mold, or Bio-hazard clean-ups. If you have any questions please give us a call at (503)652-3997.

Fires are scarey

9/8/2022 (Permalink)

When it gets hot and dry outside always try your best to remember cigarette fires can spread from bark dust to the exterior of a home. This fire started from a cigarette which escalated to a arborvitae fire which then encompassed the home. When fire firemen arrived to this blaze they found fire in the attic of the home and the upper levels having to chainsaw holes and vent the roof to spray water into the attic. Thankfully no one was living in the home at the time and it was isolated to this single condominium in Portland on 87th. This is not the first time we have seen this and it will not be the last however best you can though try to remember SERVPRO is there to help.