Essential SERVPRO of Grants Pass / Central Point Tips for Homeowners During Storm Season

10/31/2024 (Permalink)

Structural Damage to Roof

As storm season approaches, homeowners must be proactive to protect their properties and families. Here are some essential tips from SERVPRO of Grants Pass / Central Point to help you prepare for and respond to severe weather events.

1. Create an Emergency Plan

Develop a comprehensive emergency plan that includes escape routes, a meeting point, and contact information for family members. Ensure everyone in the household knows the plan and practices it regularly.

2. Prepare an Emergency Kit

Assemble a disaster supply kit with essentials like water, non-perishable food, first aid supplies, flashlights, batteries, and necessary medications. Include important documents in a waterproof container.

3. Secure Your Home

Inspect your home for vulnerabilities. Clean gutters, trim overhanging branches, and reinforce windows and doors. Consider investing in storm shutters or plywood to protect your home from debris.

4. Know Your Insurance Coverage

Review your homeowner's insurance policy to ensure it covers storm damage, including flooding. Understanding your coverage can save you significant stress and expense after a storm.

5. Stay Informed

Monitor weather reports through reliable sources and local alerts. Use a weather radio or smartphone app to receive real-time updates, ensuring you are always informed about impending storms.

6. Document Your Property

Take photos or videos of your home and valuables. This documentation can be crucial for insurance claims after storm damage. Keep this information in a safe place, both digitally and physically.

7. Have a Post-Storm Plan

After a storm, assess your home for damage safely. Avoid entering floodwaters, and report any downed power lines to local authorities. If damage occurs, contact professionals like SERVPRO of Grants Pass / Central Point for restoration services.

By following these tips, homeowners can enhance their preparedness and resilience during storm season. Stay safe and ready for whatever nature brings your way!

Faster to your Grants Pass/Central Point Water Damage Event

9/12/2023 (Permalink)

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SERVPRO of Grants Pass/Central Point provides 24 hour fire and water damage restoration service in Southern Oregon

Flooding and water emergencies don’t wait for regular business hours and neither do we. Grants Pass/Central Point provides emergency cleaning and restoration services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week—including all holidays.

Faster To Any Size Disaster

Flooding and water damage is very invasive. Water quickly spreads throughout your home and gets absorbed into floors, walls, furniture, and more. SERVPRO of Grants Pass/Central Point arrives quickly and starts the water extraction process almost immediately. This immediate response helps to minimize the damage and the cleaning and restoration costs.

Need Emergency Service? Call Us 24/7 – 541-479-2500

Water Damage Timeline

Within Minutes

Water quickly spreads throughout your property, saturating everything in its path.
Water is absorbed into walls, floors, upholstery, and belongings.
Furniture finishes may bleed, causing permanent staining on carpets.
Photographs, books, and other paper goods start to swell and warp.

Hours 1 - 24:

Drywall begins to swell and break down.
Metal surfaces begin to tarnish.
Furniture begins to swell and crack.
Dyes and inks from cloth and paper goods spread and stain.
A musty odor appears.

48 Hours to 1 Week:

Mold and mildew may grow and spread.
Doors, windows, and studs swell and warp.
Metal begins to rust and corrode.
Furniture warps and shows signs of mold.
Paint begins to blister.
Wood flooring swells and warps.
Serious biohazard contamination is possible.

More Than 1 Week:

Restoration time and cost increase dramatically; replacing contaminated materials and structural rebuilding may be extensive.
Structural safety, mold growth, and biohazard contaminants pose serious risks to occupants.

About SERVPRO of Grants Pass/Central Point

SERVPRO of Grants Pass/Central Point specializes in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial property after a fire, smoke or water damage event. Our staff is highly trained in property damage restoration. From initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO’s corporate training facility to regular IICRC-industry certification, rest assured our staff is equipped with the knowledge to restore your property.

How to handle water damage to floors

9/20/2022 (Permalink)

Just like with any other type of water damage, if there is water damage to the floors, professionals should be called in to handle the job. Professionals know the necessary steps, safety procedures, and have the training to ensure that the area is properly and safely cleaned up. If you’re inexperienced in cleaning up water damage, attempting to take on the task yourself could result in mistakes that could further damage the building or create health hazards for the occupants of the building. Hiring professionals to handle the job will ensure that the building will be fully restored and that no additional damage will be caused. When they’re finished, you’ll be able to reoccupy the building without fear that there’s any damage or health hazards in the building due to the water damaged floors.

Water damage is a worry for all homeowners. In addition to ceilings and walls, floors are also a part of the house that’s susceptible to water damage. Anything from a roof leak to a leaking pipe or spilled drink could potentially result in water damage to the floor. If you do suffer water damage to your floors, or any other part of your house, call on the professionals at SERVPRO to ensure a proper and safe restoration.

Water Removal / Water Extraction

9/13/2022 (Permalink)

Water Removal / Water Extraction

The water removal process begins almost immediately and removes the majority of the water. We use powerful pumps and vacuum units to quickly remove hundreds or thousands of gallons from your property, which helps prevent secondary water damage and mold growth.

Water Removal Equipment

Moisture detectors, hygrometers, and other meters measure the extent of moisture saturation.
Infrared cameras may be used to find “hidden” water behind walls and ceilings.
Submersible and gas-powered pumps are used for continuous pumping of high-level water.
Truck-mounted and portable extraction units perform efficient water removal.

Emergency Water Removal

Our highly trained technicians will begin the water removal process almost immediately. Depending on the amount of water, we may use powerful submersible pumps in addition to industrial strength, wet/dry vacuums. Removing most of the water helps reduce drying time and helps prevent secondary water damage and mold and bacterial growth.

Remove Excess Water
Use Submersible Pumps and Industrial Wet/Dry Vacuums

Water

8/1/2022 (Permalink)

Hazardous events at Medford or Ashland commercial properties are often complex with numerous issues that require a knowledgeable and flexible response. Whether we’re dealing with a relatively small water cleanup scenario or a large scale event, we work quickly to assess each unique situation and isolate the damaged area. In many instances, normal operations can continue in a temporary space while we restore your facility.

Restoring Commercial Properties Presents Unique Challenges

Our professionals are trained to be mindful of legal and environmental concerns and strive to fully restore the damaged area while working within your budgetary constraints. We understand that every hour spent cleaning up is an hour of lost revenue and productivity. So when an emergency situation arises in your business, give us a call and we’ll be there fast with the help you need.

About SERVPRO of Grants Pass/Central Point

SERVPRO of Grants Pass/ Central Point specializes in the cleanup and restoration of commercial and residential property after a water damage event. Our staff is highly trained in property damage restoration. From initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO’s corporate training facility to regular IICRC-industry certification, rest assured our staff is equipped with the knowledge to restore your property.

Hidden Water Damage

5/19/2022 (Permalink)

You know the old saying “What you can’t see, can’t hurt you,” well I don’t think they were talking about possible leaks in your home. Residential water damages are not always obvious. Sometimes, leaks can go on for months without the slightest indication.

Luckily SERVPRO of Josephine County has the right water detection equipment to help you determine what areas in your home may be affected.

Moisture Sensor-Used to detect moisture in carpets, baseboards and walls.

Moisture Meter-Used to determine the actual moisture contact of various materials. This also is the equipment that allows us to monitor the drying process.

Thermohygrometer-Used to measure temperature and relative humidity to calculate and create an environment most conductive to drying. When handling a contaminated loss (CAT 2 or 3), it is not only important to dry the structure, but to disinfect and often deodorize as well.

Ultra-Low-Volume (ULV) Fogger-Used to atomize liquid deodorizing agents, producing a fine mist that can easily penetrate the site where odor-causing residues may accumulate. It can also inject fungicides and disinfectants into wall cavities and other hard- to-reach areas that typical residential products and methods cannot reach.

Thermal Fogger-Used to dispense solvent- based products by creating a dense fog that consists of tiny particles of deodorant solution that attach to and neutralize odor causing bacteria.

Early detection and treatment of water damage is the key to promoting a healthy living space and getting your domain back.

If you think you may have water damage in your home and would like SERVPRO of Grants Pass/Central Point to come out and check, call us 24/7 @ 541-479-2500

Minimize Sewage damage before help arrives

5/19/2022 (Permalink)

A sewer backup in the home can be considered an emergency if the contaminated water has the chance to spread out onto your belongings or soak into the flooring or carpet. This type of water likely contains various bacteria and viruses that can pose a danger to you and your family members if ingested or touched. There are some things you can do to minimize damages before calling a professional sewer cleanup and remediation crew to fully decontaminate the area and make it safe for you to use again.

Cleanup Process

Protective Clothing: Put on protective clothing including rubber gloves, boots, and eye-wear before attempting any sewer cleanup.

Turn Off Electricity: If the electricity distribution panel is nearby and above water, shut it off using a dry wooden stick.

Turn Off Water: Do not use water in the home, and to ensure no one accidentally turns a faucet on, it might be good to turn the water off to the whole house.

Turn Off Air Conditioning: This is to make sure no contaminated dust can circulate around the house and contaminate the whole HVAC system.
Remove Clean Items: Take all uncontaminated items away from the area.

Add Bleach to Standing Water: Feel free to add bleach to any standing water to decrease the level of contamination.

Call for Advice: If your home uses the public sewer, call the sewage department for advice, or the local health department if you have a septic system.

Call Insurance: Let your insurance company know what has happened immediately if you intend on filing a claim to cover repairs.

Call a Professional Restoration Company: Working with the professionals can help give you peace of mind that the sewer cleanup job is thorough, while saving you time and effort. The professionals can also repair structural damage, clean all of your contaminated belongings, and remove any lingering odors.

Sewer backups can result from clogged plumbing in the home, municipal issues, local flooding events, or even a flooded toilet. It’s always recommended in Josephine and Jackson Counties to play it safe when it comes to sewage messes and take extra precautions for your health by wearing protective gear, and/or working with a water damage restoration company such as SERVPRO of Grants Pass/Central Point to put your home back to normal.

Flood and water restoration

5/19/2022 (Permalink)

Flooding and water damage events are nothing new to SERVPRO of Grants Pass/Central Point. Our highly trained crew have dealt with numerous and highly intense jobs, with no job being too large. We work quickly and diligently to make sure every job is done the SERVPRO way.

WHAT WE DO-

With each and every unique situation we assess and isolate the damaged area, making it safe and shielded during this crisis.

We understand the panic and stress when dealing with such an emergency, and we intend to help you through such a tough time. SERVPRO of Grants Pass/Central Point specialize in water damage restoration- in fact it's the Cornerstone of our business.

WHAT TO EXPECT-

We will ask several questions regarding your water damage emergency, but it's to make sure we will have every bit of information to truly understand your loss.

Each bit of information helps us determine what equipment and resources to bring. The information also determines how many SERVPRO professionals are needed.

We strive to help a stressful situation be as stress free as possible. Our highly trained employees will communicate with you through out the process so you know what is going on.

Contact SERVPRO of Josephine County 541-479-2500.

Hidden Damage

7/9/2021 (Permalink)