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Tools of Water Extraction in Upper West Side
11/2/2023 (Permalink)
Removing water from your home after a disaster needs to be a quick and efficient process. Call SERVPRO immediately for certified technicians to help.
SERVPRO® Helps with Fast Water Mitigation
Manhattan, NYC, is split into multiple sections and neighborhoods, but few have the prestige of being as art-focused and culturally significant as the Upper West Side. This neighborhood is more than the home of 215,000 people and the location of Central Park. While it is primarily residential, with many of these structures being high-rise apartment buildings and condos dating back more than 100 years, this portion of the borough is also home to some of the country’s most recognized institutions and venues apart from nearby Broadway.
When disasters strike, water extraction in the Upper West Side must happen quickly, with many homes within aging apartment complexes. Multiple units could be impacted simultaneously. Some of these spots are even recognized as historic landmarks while still being the residence of thousands of people, such as The Dakota and The San Remo. While the grandeur and beauty of Central Park might be enough to bring many people to the community, many students of architecture are also impressed by these long-standing structures and the immense detail carved into cornices and decorative pieces. These structures might explain why the New York Historical Society plus the American Museum of Natural History seem to sit among the landmark high-rise apartment buildings of the Upper West Side.
Water Extraction Equipment for SERVPRO Professionals
Extraction is a vital service in starting water damage cleanup. We have powerful equipment that can help in this effort, ranging from engine-driven and gas-powered trash pumps to quickly remove massive amounts of standing water to mobile submersible pumps for focused extraction. Our breakdown of surface water cleanup goes as follows:
- Trash Pumps
- Submersibles
- Wet Vacuums
Whether it is a flooding situation at Linder Theater or cleanup necessary in local eateries like Playa Betty’s or Sarabeth’s, SERVPRO of Upper West Side can help with fast extraction services. Call us at (917) 498-1362.
Clearing Flood Damage in Upper West Side Properties
10/26/2023 (Permalink)
If a storm damages your Upper West Side home, SERVPRO is Faster to any size disaster™.
Quick Extraction Solutions for Flood Cleanup
To many, the Upper West Side of Manhattan is one of the city's cultural centers. Much of the region's museums and performing arts venues can be found within this neighborhood, making it a popular tourist destination. Despite it being predominantly high-rise apartment buildings dating into the turn of the twentieth century, there is much to see and do for locals and visitors alike every day of the year. This conversation begins with the massive and famous Central Park green space, home to monuments and various attractions.
Heavy rains might impact areas like Central Park and cause flood damage to Upper West Side homes quickly. Experienced restoration professionals can help, even with some of the historic landmark properties housing the neighborhood's 215,000 residents or cultural venues like the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts or Columbia University. In the Lincoln Center alone, there are twelve different performance halls ranging from the Film Society and School of American Ballet to the Vivian Beaumont Theater and the David Geffen Hall, which serves as the home of the New York Philharmonic.
Overcoming Flood Damage Fast
Much like you might learn at the neighborhood's Children's Museum of Manhattan, water is a powerful force that is as vital as it is harmful, depending on the circumstances. Flooding, in particular, can impact multiple structures simultaneously, making mitigation efforts crucial. SERVPRO® has extraction equipment to manage standing water and suspended solids to begin the restorative drying and cleaning. These include:
- Truck-Mount Extractors
- Trash Pumps
- Wet Vacuums
- High-Pressure Pumps
- Light Wands
Flooding can devastate high-rise apartment buildings overlooking Central Park, so our SERVPRO of Upper West Side team moves fast to help. We have equipment tailored for extraction and drying areas that are challenging to access. Call us at (917) 498-1362.
Where You Need Mold Remediation on the Upper West Side
5/24/2023 (Permalink)
Don't let mold take control of your property. Call SERVPRO today!
Effective Mold Cleanup Where You Need It
While there might be five central boroughs of New York City, such as Manhattan, that Upper West Side belongs to, each division splits into dozens of neighborhoods with unique flavors and appearances. Upper West Side is the art and culture hub of the city, with iconic locations like Columbia University and the Beacon Theater. With so many vital structures to the city and country's arts and culture in this neighborhood, developments like mold can be devastating. SERVPRO can help with a rapid response throughout this Manhattan district.
Consider how complex professional mold remediation in Upper West Side apartments and homes might be. Repairs and remediation are delicate processes, with many high-rise apartment buildings standing for over a hundred years. Many love the immense green space of areas like Central Park and its offerings. Still, when strange fungal and mold formations begin in their residence, they need professional assistance to remove them. Fortunately, SERVPRO is ready to help from your single-family residence to Large Loss needs at massive structures like Merkin Concert Hall or the Children's Museum of Manhattan.
Where Is Mold Remediation Needed?
With a population of more than 215,000, residences are contending with mold damage frequently. We are trusted professionals to help when third-party inspection teams find cause for focused remediation. We can work with surface cleaning products, mold inhibiting agents, and media blasting tools to manage microbial threats in the:
- Kitchen
- Attic
- Bathroom
- Laundry Area
Mold remediation needs can arise fast, so trust our SERVPRO of Upper West Side professionals to help when every minute counts. Our roster features knowledgeable AMRT-Certified technicians ready to mobilize when mold threats exist. Call us today at (508) 888-5985.
Handling Storm and Flood Damage in the Upper West Side
5/12/2023 (Permalink)
Looking for a restoration company? Look no further, SERVPRO is just a call away.
Call SERVPRO 24/7 for Local Flood Cleanup Help
Once your property gets damaged from a storm and takes on floodwater, you can turn to our SERVPRO team for rapid response. Available 24/7 in the Upper West Side, we work quickly to help our customers bounce back from any natural disaster. By contacting trusted water restoration technicians (WRT), you can restore and repair versus replace, saving you time and money. We’re Faster to Any Size Disaster.
While flood damage after storms in the Upper West Side may not be common, natural disasters happen when you least expect it. Local restaurants like Jacob’s Pickles and Mama’s Too count on water damage cleanup professionals to keep their doors open, and you can also trust SERVPRO with your property.
We serve residential and commercial customers throughout the area, which may include vast complexes like The Avery on Riverside Boulevard to the Residences at The Mandarin Oriental on Columbus Circle. By scaling our services to meet the water mitigation and storm damage needs of our customers, our technicians can handle any size of disaster.
Taking a look at local flavor, the Upper West Side is also dotted with some incredible sightseeing opportunities to enjoy as your property gets restored, such as:
- American Museum of Natural History
- Central Park
- Lincoln Center
- St. John the Divine
- General Grant’s Tomb
Why Call Storm Flood Damage Professionals?
Your property getting hit by a storm that results in flooding can be heartbreaking and stressful. By contacting SERVPRO, you will have our disaster response team mobilized in as little as a few hours.
- Rapid response and detailed mitigation help to minimize damages.
- We develop a tailored plan to restore your living space to pre-flood condition.
- SERVPRO features a nationwide support network.
- We provide insurance claim support to ensure your restoration goes as smoothly as possible.
Contact SERVPRO of Upper West Side by calling (917) 498-1362 or requesting help online. We can be there fast to begin flood damage mitigation and cleanup.
Helping Contents in Your Upper West Side Shop After Water Damage
5/1/2023 (Permalink)
Call SERVPRO today if you need help with professional water damage restoration.
Overcoming Water Damage to Your Inventory
Unexpected water disasters can highly damage shops and stores. With limited inventory space, much of your wares are left in harm’s way when standing water threatens the structure. Finding suitable solutions to protect these items begins with the fast response of restoration professionals to mitigate loss and clean up compromised objects. In addition, SERVPRO professionals on-site must answer specific questions that direct recovery action.
Where is the Water Damage?
The first step in content cleaning water damage in Upper West Side shops is identifying where the damage exists. Understanding the extent of the problem helps establish needed containment and assesses the pressing concerns in the structure that could ultimately damage more of the wares and inventory.
What Items Have Become Affected?
We must also carefully evaluate the entire property for the compromised items. Finally, we must dry wet contents quickly to avoid permanent damage and loss. Practical strategies for managing immediate action require relocation. We can take wares and stock to a safe, dry place in the building rather than transporting them to our nearby facility for storage. Primary components of mitigating loss to contents include:
- Item-by-item inspection
- Relocation
- Containment
Cleaning Practices to Save Your Wares
Cleaning is one of the strategies that our SERVPRO team might employ. While on-site cleaning is preferred with a staging area, this is only sometimes feasible or efficient with limited clean, dry space. So instead, we can relocate wares to our warehouse for focused cleaning and recovery solutions.
While there are multiple phases of cleanup and recovery after water damage in your shop, we can help to protect the hit to your business by ensuring the safety and salvageability of wares and inventory. Call SERVPRO of Upper West Side for fast-responding professionals at (917) 498-1362.
Why Upper West Side Property Owners Hire Professional Mold Damage Contractors?
4/3/2023 (Permalink)
SERVPRO provides professional-grade mold remediation for Upper West Side Properties, "Like it never even happened."
SERVPRO Mold Damage Specialists Remediate Upper West Side Homes and Businesses
Finding evidence of fungal growth in an Upper West Side property might feel discouraging, but developments in mold damage remediation, when implemented appropriately, succeed in bringing infestations under control. Perhaps most encouraging, the most effective mold damage remediators have backgrounds in water damage restoration, why SERVPRO Water Damage Restoration Technicians (WRT) are an excellent fit for mold damage abatement.
SERVPRO crews understand the connection between moisture and mold damage, arranging for the elimination of the sources of water damage. Ensuring that wet materials receive thorough applied structural drying is essential, and SERVPRO has both the cutting-edge equipment and trained technicians to deliver this result. Crew members also earn certification from the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) as Applied Microbial Remediation Technicians (AMRT).
What Types of Mold Damage Interventions Are the Focus on the Upper West Side?
Mold can grow where moisture lingers. SERVPRO answers calls for:
- Attic Fungi Removal
- Bathroom Fungi Removal
- Black Mold Damage Repairs
What Is the EPA Protocol for Mold Damage Remediation?
The EPA researched, developed, and codified a Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings Guide. The resource continuously updates as new information and methods become available. The protocol includes:
Locating the mold damaging colonies afflicting the property
- Often guided by observations of building occupants, both visual and olfactory (views of mold colonies, staining when mold hides in building cavities, and the distinctive musty malodor of mold growth)
- Supplemented by mold testing by a third-party specialist if the need indicates
- Supported by moisture detection and metering as mold spores do not germinate without the presence of water
Containing the mold damaged affected area employing:
- 6 polyethylene barriers wrapping and enclosing the mold removal work areas, often with staging areas and entry “locks” that assist technicians in avoiding tracking moldy materials into unaffected spaces in the home or business
- Negative pressure air scrubbing equipment that clears the contained atmosphere by forcing airborne contaminants through HEPA filters before exhausting to the outdoors
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn by technicians for safety and to limit any disbursement of spores or fragments of colonies
Removal by mechanical means:
- Brushing, scraping, and scrubbing on non-porous surfaces
- Gentle blasting, using abrasives like soda or dry ice, of porous materials to remove active growth and incapacitate the hyphae (root-like protrusions) deeply embedded in structural components like drywall or wood
- Collection, bagging, and lawful disposal of mold-damaged materials, including HEPA-filtered vacuuming and wipe-downs
- Application of EPA-registered antimicrobials to inhibit mold rebound
Trust the inspections, remediations, and mold damage interventions offered by SERVPRO of Upper West Side. One call to (347) 252-9440 helps home and business owners understand the most effective way to manage current and ongoing mold growth concerns.
Upper West Side Top-Tier Water Damage Mitigation
4/3/2023 (Permalink)
SERVPRO WRT water and damage restoration technicians utilize advanced equipment to mitigate damage in Upper West Side buildings--both large and small.
SERVPRO Provides Rapid Water Damage Cleanup and Restoration for Upper West Side Premises
Water damage occurrences on the Upper West Side disrupt the luxurious lifestyle of residents and interrupt the operations of high-end businesses serving the community. The provision of emergency services to these sumptuous properties faces various complications from the multiple uses of the elegant brownstone and other townhouses, condominiums, and apartments that soar four, five, and even dozens of stories over Manhattan, often overlooking Central Park or the Hudson River.
Advanced training and broadly based certification in industry best practices prepare SERVPRO water remediation crews for the rigors of water damage mitigation in Upper West Side mid and high-rise buildings. Fully stocked service vehicles arrive swiftly accompanied by experienced project manager-led crews familiar with the obstacles presented during the provision of urban water damage removal services and the understandably stringent expectations of property owners.
What Constitutes Common Upper West Side Water Damage Repair Scenarios?
Elegant buildings possessing pedigrees extending back to the Upper West Side building boom of 1885 through the early 1930s can suffer from aging plumbing and previously inadequately completed water damage repairs. The occupant density, whether in historic brownstones or mid-20th or 21st-century skyscrapers, contributes to the risk of significant water damage exposure migration throughout a building housing many units. Owners who update and maintain their properties can still suffer from water damaging incursions spreading through structural components from neighboring residents and businesses traced to:
- Burst pipes
- Ceiling leaks
- Basement flooding cleanup (affecting storage areas and building-wide utility systems)
- Sewage cleanup
How Does SERVPRO Approach and Adapt Water Damage Restoration Protocols to Meet Upper West Side Challenges?
Expert assessment precedes rapid provision of emergency services, water damage technicians poised to secure properties and commence water removal services immediately after the project manager gives the nod. Unique circumstances affecting the exclusive boutiques and upscale residences in the neighborhood include:
- Water Damage to irreplaceable, historic building materials and fixtures
- Harm to artworks, one-of-a-kind retail inventory, antique furnishings, and more
- Owner preference for the highest caliber response, including conforming to an array of special requests
- Difficulties posed by the distance needing navigation from the water damage to restoration equipment
The SERVPRO team is prepared to reach and restore commercial and residential water damage stories above the city streets and in confined areas. Research-proven strategies remediate everything affected by moisture from building materials to rare artifacts. Our inventory of water pumps, truck-mounted, and portable water extractors, and structural drying equipment delivers outstanding outcomes, facilitated by reliable and skilled Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)-trained technicians. An off-site production facility offers specialized evaluation, mitigation, and remediation of water-damaged contents, including access to additional and innovative resources if indicated.
Residential and commercial owners desiring fast and expert water damage restoration services to make losses “Like it never even happened,” ensure successful outcomes by calling SERVPRO of Upper West Side at (347) 252-9440.
Residential and Commercial Upper West Side Fire Damage Restoration Needed?
4/3/2023 (Permalink)
Rely on SERVPRO's ERP Emergency READY Profile Plan to prevent or mitigate fire damage in Upper West Side Properties
SERVPRO Offers Options for Dealing with Smoke and Fire Damage in the Upper West Side
When Upper West Side property owners face the consequences of a fire damaged home or business, a disaster restoration firm trained and experienced in both water and fire damage restorations is critical. The effects of professional firefighting efforts are at once humbling and dismaying. Fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, and the New York Fire Department thankfully stop the heat and flames. Unfortunately, quelling the fire in an apartment, townhome, restaurant, or retail space also unleashes the destructive power of chemical de-accelerants and water on building materials and contents, exacerbating the harm done to the property.
Seamless movement through all phases necessary to recover from a fire crisis is vital to restore the safety and comfort of your home's environment or the unimpeded operation of your business. SERVPRO invests in worker training to ensure our team of Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) Fire and Smoke Restoration Technicians (FSRT) also hold certification as Water Damage Restoration Technicians (WRT). S500 explains details and guidelines for fire damage mitigation.
The ease with which crews can respond to every eventuality, including preliminary water removal followed by the fire damage mitigation and remediation required, sets SERVPRO apart. Upper West Side property owners need not find, interview, and hire a series of contractors as SERVPRO is a proven and well-equipped industry leader in all restoration disciplines.
Should Upper West Side Property Owners and Building Managers Consider Collaboration on a SERVPRO Emergency READY Profile (ERP)?
Our proactive Emergency READY Profile (ERP) is unique to SERVPRO's smoke and fire damage response. Long before a fire breaks out, invite an experienced SERVPRO project manager to assess commercial or residential properties. An ERP consolidates into a concise digital document the information needed for professional water and fire damage restoration crews to respond to a disaster efficiently and mindfully. A mobile app allows customers to add details and clarify priorities. The ERP delineates:
- Residential or commercial property space layouts, including locations of utility shut-offs
- A robust fire damage restoration agenda, limiting the need for intensive assessment before implementation of emergency services for water damage and smoke remediation
- Appointment of trusted individuals to request help and direct fire damage recovery if owners or managers are unavailable at the time of the first disaster call
Many owners of residential units depend on building management to respond to fire damage and water restoration. SERVPRO's ERP is an excellent way to get all responsible parties informed and in agreement before a catastrophic event occurs. Let’s prevent that fire damage from even happening.
Residential and commercial property owners rely with confidence on SERVPRO of Upper West Side for smoke and fire damage restoration and cleanup. Call (347) 252-9440 for immediate assistance or explore preplanning for a fire or other disaster.
In Need of Fire Restoration Services in the Upper West Side?
4/2/2023 (Permalink)
Affected by a fire recently? Team SERVPRO technicians are standing by 24/7 to help remediate the damage. Call us right away for best results.
For Fire Restoration Services in Upper West Side, Call SERVPRO
Fire is a devastating force, both to homeowners and occupants of a house. The fire restoration process will likely take longer than other disaster restorations, sometimes taking weeks or even months to complete. This is because it involves way more steps than you would find in such processes as water damage restoration.
At SERVPRO, we are dedicated to making sure that the homeowner does not incur the full wrath of the damage. We carry out a fast and efficient fire restoration process in Upper West Side homes that can see your house back on its feet in the shortest time possible and in a state that is the same or better than before the damage.
The most labor-intensive step in fire restoration is cleaning up and removing smoke. In this step, SERVPRO technicians use state-of-the-art equipment to clean up the fire’s remnants, including smoke and soot stains on the walls, floors, ceilings, and any other surface. Our team can cover every inch of the areas affected and contaminated during this phase.
After this, SERVPRO applies deodorizers to remove any smells of fire or smoke that could still be present in the house. If there is water damage due to the working of fire extinguishers, we also apply disinfecting agents and antimicrobials that prevent the growth of bacteria and mold.
At SERVPRO, we are known for working closely with insurance providers to make the process of making claims easier for our customers. The total cost that you may incur due to the damage varies, but it is influenced by such factors as:
- The damage caused by the fire and fire extinguishing efforts.
- The number of affected rooms in your house.
- And the extent of the building materials that need repair.
With these, we can make fairly accurate cost calculations that you can forward to your insurance provider.
Instead of watching as the damage takes root in your Upper West Side home, contact SERVPRO of Upper West Side at (917) 498-1362 for repairs. We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.
Water Restoration Is an Upper West Side Disaster's “Back Button”
2/22/2023 (Permalink)
All you need is SERVPRO for all your water damage needs.
Solve Plumbing Emergencies with Water Restoration
A primary goal of all SERVPRO technicians involved in restoring our customers' property after a disaster in the Upper West Side is making everything "Like it never even happened." Our expertise in water restoration is a reliable way to undo the destruction caused by water, excess humidity, and continuously accumulating condensation.
Highly trained water restoration technicians in the Upper West Side address damage to the interior structural elements in the home. Our techniques and methods are taught through IICRC manuals and in-house training. Diverse experience is gained by working alongside our long-term team members, enabling us to work with the plumbing, electrical systems, ceilings, walls, flooring, and much more within the typical residential property.
After resolving the source of the intrusive water (plumbing leak or an opening in the house's shell that lets water get inside), SERVPRO's employees take care of the contents, as well, including:
- Household textiles
- Stuffed toys
- Clothing items
Fabrics are found throughout the home – bedspreads, throw rugs, draperies, and linens- some of the more common varieties. Some items, such as heavier draperies and full-length curtains, can be steam-cleaned to remove watermarks caused by spreading moisture. Larger items can benefit from the sunshine and fresh air, as these fight mold and mildew.
Stuffed toys handled by children can harbor mold and mildew. Laundering these items can make them safer and more suitable for young children. After laundering and drying, we check for loosened attachments to ensure they remain safe.
Your family's clothing items might have been exposed to mold or mildew spores - staining, odors, and deterioration can result. We can pre-treat these to minimize damage.
All textiles have the possibility of staining or bleeding, and we check for this each time. Restoration helps keep costs manageable after a disaster. Minor spills and leaks will likely not need this level of restoration, but SERVPRO scales all services to meet the customer's needs.
Call SERVPRO of Upper West Side at (603) 527-2518 for restoration of your home and your belongings.
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