Falmouth Commercial Water Damage Repair and Cleanup Service

7/11/2024 (Permalink)

Bringing professionals to remediate water damage to your business is the best option. Our SERVPRO team has the know-how and the equipment to help you.

SERVPRO® Provides Commercial Water Damage Repairs to Falmouth Business Owners

The first settlement in Falmouth dates back to 1660 and was incorporated in 1686. Settlers focused on farming, salt collection, shipping, whaling, and sheep raising. Today, Falmouth is known for its beaches, proximity to Martha's Vineyard, the Highfield Hall and Gardens, the Nobska Lighthouse, and the Woods Hole Science Aquarium, featuring many different types of sea life, including seals and lobsters.

Storm surges, flash flooding, or plumbing ruptures can rapidly cause a great deal of damage to homes and businesses. SERVPRO delivers commercial water damage repair and cleanup to Falmouth business clients. We are available 24/7 and can be onsite within four hours of your call to us. Our team of experts responds quickly to all water events because we understand how important the first 24 hours are. Removing standing water and initiating drying operations mitigate damage significantly to your building and the contents and quickly get your operation back in service.

Whether it is an apartment building, an office building, or one of many other types of businesses, limiting business downtime is paramount. Our team focuses on delivering the appropriate services you need to recover quickly and begin serving your customers:

• Initial assessment and action plan
• High-capacity water pumps, water extractors, and air movers as needed
• High-capacity dehumidifiers
• Cleaning, disinfecting, and drying all contents, walls, floors, etc.
• Repair of flooring materials, drywall, and other materials permanently damaged

At SERVPRO, we believe in the power of collaboration. We work closely with your team, taking into account any special needs or concerns you may have. Our focus is on protecting your investment and ensuring your customers' needs are met. We also handle all the necessary documentation for your insurance company and work in tandem with insurance adjusters to streamline the process and alleviate the stress of the situation.

Don't delay your call for assistance. Quick action reduces the potential damage from water saturation and mold to your building and contents. We are Faster to any size disaster™.

Call for assistance with commercial water restoration repair and cleanup at SERVPRO of Upper Cape Cod and The Islands and nearby areas. Call (508) 888-5985

The Focuses of Floodwater Damage Cleanup in Falmouth Offices

9/14/2023 (Permalink)

When your business suffers from flood damage, it needs to be dealt with quickly. Call SERVPRO 24/7 for certified technicians ready for the job.

Flood Mitigation Happens in Stages

Flooding can breach the exterior of an office building without warning and begin spreading through large areas of the facility. Post-storm disaster recovery and relief services are critical to getting your doors back open and coordinating the entire process through your insurance provider. SERVPRO® can help.

Removing Standing Water

Floodwater damage cleanup for your Falmouth office building will always begin with removing any standing water if it exists. Sometimes the water has receded when our professionals arrive, so we can focus on drying and cleaning services at the forefront of mitigation. When standing water is a concern, we have productive extractors to simultaneously manage high volumes of liquid and debris.

Assessing Structural Integrity

The next step is seeing how the flood impacted the structural elements of the office. Like a pipe bursting in the ceiling and causing tiles to collapse, water destroys the office. For example, drywall can be heavily damaged by standing water and spreading moisture. While the metal framework of many commercial buildings can withstand contaminants, we must often remove impacted elements like drywall, short-pile carpeting, and trim.

Protecting Contents and Furniture

Contents are an essential consideration of your office building as well. Content management is a vital component of the mitigation process, from furniture like desks and chairs to file cabinets, electronics, and other loose items. On-site cleaning is not always practical with Large Loss recovery, so we coordinate with your property management to transport objects to our SERVPRO facility, where we offer:

• Cleaning equipment
• Esporta Wash System
• Ozone deodorization chamber
• Climate-controlled storage

While much repairs and demolition are necessary to get your office looking its best again after flooding, we are with you every step of the way to help. SERVPRO of Upper Cape Cod and The Islands has experienced professionals to help with extraction, cleaning, demolition, and build-back services typically needed for commercial properties after a violent storm. Give us a call at (508) 888-5985.

Rapid Water Restoration in Falmouth Businesses Minimizes Damages

3/6/2023 (Permalink)

Our techs are ready 24/7, 365 days a year.

SERVPRO helps Combat Water Damage in Falmouth

Water intrusion in commercial spaces is a common occurrence. The after-effects can severely impact structural components and cause business interruptions. If no rapid measures are taken, the water gradually spreads through the building soaking into materials. Over time, wet materials expose employees to contaminants, and the materials risk developing mold. Therefore, water damage in Falmouth business premises should be addressed as swiftly as possible to avoid extensive damages and business interruptions. SERVPRO takes water damage matters seriously and rapidly responds by sending a well-equipped team.

Water restoration in Falmouth business premises should minimize damages and maximize recovery efforts. The worst water damages occur when repair efforts are not performed correctly. A quick clean-up may allow you to resume operations faster, but you risk facing closure later as anything you miss fuels continued deterioration. By involving a restoration company like SERVPRO, you can expect a rigorous inspection disinterring all damages.

Some ways water damage affects businesses:

• Destruction of documents and records
• Damage to equipment and furnishings
• Water-logged flooring
• Mold development
• Lost revenue due to temporary closure

Water intrusion immediately impacts the flooring materials and other structural components but can also significantly affect stock. Books, documents, fixtures, and valuable equipment are vulnerable to damage. The longer the problem remains unresolved, the higher the chances of major financial loss since you won’t be able to provide service to customers. All these can be prevented by acting quickly before the damage escalates.

Water Restoration Equipment Facilitates Quick Recovery

Completing water extraction fast and setting up air moving and dehumidification equipment for drying helps speed up the recovery efforts. Specialized drying equipment, such as centrifugal and axial air movers or structural drying equipment, may be necessary for efficient property drying. SERVPRO restoration teams also help with delicate processes such as document recovery through methods such as:

• Air-drying
• Freezer drying
• Vacuum freeze-drying
• Vacuum thermal-drying

SERVPRO of Upper Cape Cod and The Islands offers quick and thorough water restoration services allowing you to minimize business interruptions. Call us at (508) 888-5985. We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.

Keep Your Falmouth Business Open after Water Damage – Call SERVPRO

9/1/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO's skilled techs deploy advanced equipment to dry large commercial structures in Falmouth--We Keep Your Doors Open for Business.

Commercial Water Removal for a Falmouth Hotel

Hotels face challenges when it comes to water damage. These structures are massive compared to the average home or business, and there are many more chances for pipe leaks, burst plumbing, and other types of water damage to affect it. While commercial cleaners do great for day-to-day maintenance, removing water damage in wall cavities or ceiling tiles requires more specific equipment for extracting water.

If your Falmouth hotel needs commercial water removal from an experienced team of restoration specialists, SERVPRO is ready to help. These IICRC-certified pros receive extensive training in water damage mitigation and restoration techniques as indicated by IICRC standards, meaning your business can expect a consistently high standard of cleaning based on empirical measurements and tried-and-true methods.  

Preventing Water Damage to Your Hotel

• Guest safety always comes first. Monitor sprinklers, plumbing, electrical systems, lighting, and smoke alarms carefully to ensure that guests all have safe and adequate infrastructure in their rooms, as well as in communal areas and conference rooms.  
• Pay extra attention to plumbing. Water supply issues can come from various sources, from frozen pipes to leaks, to rust, and a little bit of maintenance goes a long toward preventing expensive repairs and unsightly stains.  
• Have your maintenance crew look at the HVAC. Not only are climate controls essential to your guests' comfort, but something as simple as an HVAC leak can cause extensive damage with enough time and moisture.  
• Maintain your concrete floors. Polished concrete is the ideal surface for handling the wear and tear of foot traffic, luggage, and renovations, but without proper sealing, it, too, can become vulnerable to damage.  

How SERVPRO Removes Water Damage Odors

SERVPRO has industrial-grade tools needed to address water damage in your hotel, from extraction wands and rovers for pulling moisture out of carpets and injecti-dry systems for drying wall cavities to EPA-registered antimicrobials for removing light odors and preventing bacterial and fungal growth.  

If there is a persistent odor from damage, odor control technicians can implement ultra-low volume (ULV) foggers in your structure to release deodorizing solutions. We use hand-pump or powered sprayers for disinfection, which goes a long way toward mitigating odors by removing bacteria. 

SERVPRO of Upper Cape Cod and The Islands can leave your hotel or other business looking "Like it never even happened." Call (774) 252-7567 today if your facilities need cleanup fast. 

Falmouth Businesses Deserve Prompt Water Damage Repair

8/11/2022 (Permalink)

Make sure that business resumes quickly after water damage in your office. Our crew is standing by 365 days a year for your emergency call.

Let SERVPRO tackle water damage repair and restoration at your Falmouth commercial location!

Whether you have ceiling leaks from a faulty HVAC system or encountered burst pipes, you need to act fast so that your Falmouth business does not miss a beat. To cut back on downtime and the cost of damages, SERVPRO offers commercial restoration services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Even if there is an in-house janitorial crew, many benefits come from hiring skilled technicians for water damage repair in Falmouth. We act fast to mitigate damage and get you the results you are looking for:

• We Restore Your Commercial Space Quickly – Our Green Fleet is equipped with extractors, pumps, air movers, and dehumidifiers to handle all kinds of water clean-up jobs.
• We Offer Expert Advice – Rather than feeling that all is lost, we can go over salvageable items, including important documents, office carpeting, and more. 
• We Carefully Dry and Clean to Remediate Mold – The onset of mold and mildew is a significant concern with any water removal services we offer. We use moisture meters to detect hidden pockets and adjust our equipment and timing accordingly to achieve our drying goals. We wrap up each job with the application of EPA-registered antimicrobials.

Your commercial space deserves prompt attention from a highly-trained team of water damage repair technicians. Contact SERVPRO of Upper Cape Cod and The Islands by calling (508) 888-5985 – we are available for emergency response 24/7!

Aiding with Commercial Fire Damage Repair in Falmouth

8/11/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Upper Cape Cod and The Islands understands how important your business is. Let us help you out.

SERVPRO Helps with Fire Restoration in Falmouth

Whenever a fire breaks out inside any structure, several issues can occur. But if the building is a commercial property, there are more problems that a fire can create that must be solved. For example, a fire at your business can become costly if products and equipment get negatively affected. A fire could also cost your company a loss of business during the restoration process.

Whenever our SERVPRO technicians work on restoring commercial fire damage in Falmouth, we focus on trying to reduce loss of business while we repair your company’s building. In some cases, we can schedule our working procedures during times when your business is not operating. In other situations, we can complete the restoration process in sections so that your employees can remain working in parts of your building. We can also take extra measures to ensure that the fire did not create any safety hazards for your employees or our crew.

Ways we can help your business after a fire:

• Smoke Remediation
• Fire Debris Removal
• Content Cleaning
• Cleaning Soot from Walls and Ceilings
• Structural Deodorization
• Setting Up Ozone Generators
• Restorative Carpet Cleaning

After we inspect your entire property and figure out the extent of the damage, we can then formulate a plan of attack. Suppose you have burnt building materials like your drywall or ceiling tiles. In that case, we can start our restoration process by removing any severely burnt materials and placing them in sealed plastic bags, so the soot does not spread across your building. If some items like your wall studs only have charring on the surface, we can sand or sandblast off the burnt material and seal it with a specialized sealant paint such as Kilz.

If your company ever suffers from a fire inside its building, call SERVPRO of Upper Cape Cod and The Islands at (508) 888-5985.

Washable Fire-Damaged Falmouth Shop Surfaces

4/13/2022 (Permalink)

Fire damaged commercial sites in Falmouth benefit from SERVPRO's cleanup, removal, and build-back services

Inspections Determine the Salvageability of Fire Damage in Falmouth Properties

Our technicians first arrive at fire-damaged stores and inspect the building for several possible damages. It is vital to scope out the fire's impact on individual construction elements to get mitigation and restoration actions started quickly. Fire, smoke, and related threats affect porous materials with:

• Odors
• Soot
• Smoke Residues
• Water Damage

Can the Material Be Wet Cleaned?

The term washable refers to the ability of responding technicians to overcome fire damage in Falmouth shops using chemical products in our inventory. Wet cleaners are often the type to dissolve or emulsify soils on the surface to wipe them away, but all affected services cannot withstand added moisture. Washable contents and building materials make salvageability more affordable and manageable without requiring replacement or intricate off-site cleaning. 

What Dry Cleaning Methods Exist?

Dry cleaning is when no added moisture is used to overcome soot deposits on surfaces. Typically, equipment from our inventory, like chemical sponges, is used to remove loose debris in cleaning these structural elements. Dry smoke damage is often removed using dry cleaning approaches.

Demolition and Repairs of Non-Salvageable Structure

The affected building materials of your store can also show too much damage for cleaning and restoration services to be effective. We rely on our General Contractor License #: CS-108357

to perform controlled demolition and necessary repairs in these cases. We offer a wealth of build-back services to overcome the reconstruction needs of commercial properties and get your shop back open as soon as possible.

Fires affect several surfaces in your shop differently. While some will require dry cleaning approaches like chemical sponges to remove residues, others will need more complex wet cleaning solutions using potent chemicals from our inventory. However, our SERVPRO of Upper Cape Cod and The Islands team can help, we are ready to get you back in business when you call (508) 888-5985.

What Bourne Water Damage Repairs are Common?

2/18/2022 (Permalink)

We aim to restore your property as quickly as possible, “Like it never even happened.”

SERVPRO Technicians Handle Water Restoration in Bourne

When SERVPRO handles commercial water cleanup in a Bourne business or multi-family structure, each job is unique, but the science behind the mitigation remains the same. The technicians apply their knowledge to each restoration service for the best outcome. 

Time is one of the biggest challenges in any size Bourne water damage repair job. Business owners and persons who reside in apartment buildings or other multi-family dwellings do not want limited access to the building during a restoration job. SERVPRO technicians can estimate during the initial scoping the following:

• How long the cleanup efforts will take
• Repairs can ensure structural integrity
• Restoration actions needed to bring the home to a pre-water damage condition

Estimating Water Cleanup Concerns

Property owners with renters will want to know how long until their tenants can move back into their homes. Business owners will usually ask if the building needs to close during cleanup and for how long. The estimations created by the SERVPRO crew chief are accurate, and the technicians strive to stay on the quoted time service. That is just one reason the drying phase of the mitigation gets monitored so closely, to ensure the job stays on the cited timeline given to the client.

Frequently Needed Repairs 

Water rapidly disintegrates sheetrock and can cause glue-down carpet and tile to become loose, creating slip and fall hazards. Sagging walls and ceilings can also pose a safety threat. When making a list of the repairs needed, the techs consider security for all. Tenants and employees should never have to worry about entering an unsafe structure.

Final Restoration Actions

This SERVPRO holds a general contractor license #CS-108357 and can manage any needed rebuilding or cosmetic touches necessary to restore the building to a pre-water damage condition fully. 

SERVPRO of Upper Cape Cod and The Islands at (508) 888-5985 helps the local Bourne community with water damage repairs as needed to local properties.

Does SERVPRO Offer Water Restoration Services for Commercial buildings in Sandwich?

11/17/2021 (Permalink)

Commercial restoration services by SERVPRO are second to none. 24/7 365 days a year we are ready to help.

SERVPRO Provides Fast Response Water Restoration Services to Commercial Customers in Sandwich.

Water leaking around windows during heavy rain or a slow plumbing leak often goes unnoticed in Sandwich commercial buildings until an employee walks through puddles of water on the floor. In many cases, the leaks do not disrupt operations or affect employees and customers. A bit of water on the floor can easily be mopped up, and business continues until they notice the wall under the window has gone soft or they smell a musty odor.

SERVPRO provides commercial water restoration to business clients in Sandwich and the surrounding area. Leaky plumbing inside walls, or leaks around windows, or overflowing basins can quickly bring your operation to a halt. Slow leaks inside walls are sometimes the most difficult to detect and go unnoticed for days or even weeks. A slow leak can soak the insulation, be absorbed by the wallboard, causing it to lose integrity and crumble, and wood products to warp. Given sufficient time and the right temperature conditions, mold colonies will grow inside the walls.

SERVPRO can assist commercial customers with these conditions, make repairs and restore the structure as needed. We use moisture meters to detect moisture levels and moisture probes to check for moisture inside walls without opening the wall. We can check the insulation and the spaces inside the wall for water and high moisture levels. We also use specialty drying equipment to push air into cavities and inside walls to dry the area without removing the wall cladding.

In situations where the wall must be removed, SERVPRO can complete the demolition and make repairs to return your space to its original condition, “Like it never even happened.” Our services include:

• Emergency services water restoration – 24/7 onsite in less than four hours
• Minimally invasive moisture testing and drying to reduce recovery time and cost
• Full commercial water damage repair and restoration

Call SERVPRO of Upper Cape Cod and The Islands for water damage repair in Falmouth and nearby areas. We can help 24/7. Call (508) 888-5985.

What Should a Falmouth Property Owner Expect During Commercial Fire Damage Restoration?

10/21/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO's Green Fleet arrives swiftly to mitigate fire and water damage to commercial Falmouth structures and businesses

SERVPRO Techs Work Hard to Restore Properties with Fire Damage

When the need for fire cleanup happens in Falmouth commercial properties, it can look daunting to see the soot covering surfaces and charred building materials.

SERVPRO handles any size fire damage restoration services needed in a Falmouth property. The techs know that every minute a business remains closed, and there are often multiple issues to deal with, such as:

• Removal of charred building materials
• Cleanup of soot on surfaces
• Addressing water damage within the structure
• Inspection and cleaning of contents

Inspection and estimating the cost and time frame until completion is commonly done when the restoration services begin. The technicians are careful to determine the type of insurance issued by the carrier for the structure and stay within the scope of coverage.

During the inspection, SERVPRO techs ascertain the types of damage. It is not uncommon to deal with fire, water, and mold damage during a single call. The technicians routinely use infrared cameras and probes to determine areas of the property where water damage is resident. Determinations regarding the restoration potential for contents within the business is a normal part of the scoping. The techs use this time to put up containment as needed to keep the prospect of cross-contamination of soot particles to a minimum.

When handling the cleanup, controlled demolition is a common action performed by SERVPRO technicians. Items that have zero potential for reuse also get discarded during this step of the restoration process. Surprisingly, soot-covered washable fabrics such as chair covers in a conference room are not necessarily suitable for disposal but can undergo a single cycle in the Esporta Washing System and get completely sanitized and renewed. If the carpet fibers do not show damage from the heat from a fire, they can often get restored through steam or dry cleaning methods.

Before the property can reopen for business as usual, odor control measures likely need to get applied. SERVPRO techs can perform treatments as needed that neutralize odorous airborne soot particles. Also, the techs can clean the HVAC ductwork as necessary to get rid of residual smoke odors.

SERVPRO of Upper Cape Cod and The Islands at (508) 888-5985 has the tools and training to assist commercial properties in the Falmouth area needing fire damage restoration.

What Are Common Problems Seen During Falmouth Commercial Water Restoration?

10/4/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO can rig equipment to dry usual and unusual water damaging situations in Falmouth commercial properties

SERVPRO Technicians Can Cleanup Any Size Water Damage in Falmouth Properties

Each water damage cleanup job in a Falmouth commercial property is unique. There are differing situations for each site that SERVPRO handles. However, there are certain types of issues that are not unusual to find.

During commercial water restoration in Falmouth commercial properties, the technicians from SERVPRO may deploy a host of advanced equipment and methods to limit the damage within the structure. Scoping is a very important part and is performed at the beginning of the services. The technicians do a visual inspection and follow up using devices such as infrared cameras and probes to determine if seepage or migration occurred. This early attention to detail ensures that no water gets left behind.

Walls and Ceilings

There are a number of considerations when working on structural elements with water damage. Along with scoping to determine where elevated collections of moisture are, the technicians look for warping, buckling, and sagging as signs of deterioration from water exposure.

Flooring

It is not uncommon for glue-down tile or carpet to lose adhesion to the substrate after water damage. SERVPRO techs know how to determine if carpet or tile has the potential for restoration and can get dried in place. The technicians have specific drying applications to tackle water that migrated under flooring, such as:

• Custom created tubing and tenting
• Drying mats
• Injecti-Dry

Data Centers and Electrical Equipment

SERVPRO techs can move out items as needed to avoid damage from moisture contact. When required, the techs can bring in industry professionals to inspect devices and recommend any repairs if required. This may be outside the scope of the restoration services.

SERVPRO of Upper Cape Cod and The Islands at (508) 888-5985 supports the local Falmouth area with professional water restoration services in commercial properties.

The Value of Content Cleaning After Fire Damage in Sandwich Offices

9/26/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO provides fire damage cleanup and demolition to Sandwich area homes and commercial buildings

Structure Fires Can Heavily Damage Sandwich Office Buildings. 

As with all businesses, specific contents, documents, belongings, and other items can become damaged during disasters like a fire. Rapidly spreading flames can overwhelm large areas of commercial structures, leaving furniture, electronics, and other contents suffering post-fire effects like soot, smoke, and odor damages. Our SERVPRO team can help with on-site and off-site cleaning. 

On-Site Content Cleaning Options 

Our professionals always want to protect and preserve as many damaged contents on-site during fire restoration in Sandwich offices as possible. In many cases, relocation alone can positively impact items in the path of migrating post-fire effects. Our cleaning technicians can use wet and dry cleaning approaches to restore compromised contents after evaluation. 

Pack-Out Process for Intricate Cleaning Needs 

When on-site cleaning is not possible, we can relocate furniture and contents of the office to our nearby SERVPRO warehouse for focused restoration and recovery. Our technicians can evaluate each item for its specific needs, ranging from surface cleaning, ultrasonic tank cleaning, or deodorization in our ozone chamber. 

Preparing for the Return of Contents 

While several items can often require the attention of our off-site cleaning technicians at our SERVPRO facility, preparing for the return of these items is equally critical. Before contents get loaded back into vehicles to return to the office, they get individually inspected for damage or odors. The areas where these items will get returned must also have work done to prepare for this arrival, including:

• Sealing odors
• Cleaning surfaces
• Improving indoor air quality

Fires are a devastating force that might overwhelm a business to the point that it never reopens. Let our SERVPRO of Upper Cape Cod and The Islands team help you overcome damage to the structure and its contents with our rapid response. Give us a call today at (508) 888-5985.

Can a Falmouth Business Stay Open During Commercial Fire Restoration?

6/14/2021 (Permalink)

Need fire damage cleanup and restoration for your Falmouth business.? Here is the phone number to call.

SERVPRO Techs Can Get Falmouth Businesses Reopened Rapidly Through Professional Fire and Smoke Remediation

After commercial fire damage happens in a Falmouth business, one of the most crucial questions business owners want to know is how quickly they can reopen. There is no one size fits all, but after scoping the structure and contents, SERVPRO can give a reliable estimate and will work to get the company back to normal operations as soon as possible.

SERVPRO does not advise a Falmouth business undergoing commercial fire restoration to remain open, and the reasons why are many. Fires can release toxic particulates into the air, and this residue can also land on surfaces and articles in the building. SERVPRO technicians wear protective gear to protect against the soot and residues within the structure during the fire and smoke damage restoration and cleanup.

Air quality is a huge concern during the fire mitigation service. SERVPRO runs air scrubbers and uses containment over vent and doorways to limit airborne cross-contamination. Before the business reopens, the techs can inspect the HVAC and duct work to ensure smoke odors are not trapped within the system and perform a deep cleaning if needed. When the business reopens, there are no fire reminders anytime heat or air conditioning kicks on.

Safety On-Site During Fire Restoration

• SERVPRO identifies potential slip and fall or structural hazards
• Use of generators when the electricity is non-functional

When your Falmouth business needs commercial fire restoration, call SERVPRO of Upper Cape Cod and The Islands at (508) 888-5985 . The trained, certified techs are available 24/7 to make the damage, "Like it never even happened."

Need a Funky New Groove on a Sandwich Thursday Night?

1/18/2021 (Permalink)

Mold damage is no DIY project. SERVPRO technicians are IICRC trained and experienced with mold remediation.

Patrick's Music Bingo at Clark-Haddad Legion Post 188 Is the Place to Boogie on January 28 in Sandwich

Forget the dreary task of finding the intersections of numbers and letters on your bingo card when Patrick is calling! Listen for lively pop music titles and dance your way to a win. All you need is a little focus and enthusiasm because your entry is free for this fast-paced moon-walk of high-energy musical titles from the past few decades. Twist and shout "Bingo!" when your sheet beats others for the game called. Prizes and hilarity await.

• Date: Thursday, January 28, 2021
• Time: 7:00 through 9:30 pm
• Event: Patrick's Music Bingo

Register on Sandwich Eventbrite

• Location: American Legion (Clark-Haddad Post 188)

20 Main Street

Sandwich, MA 02563

Mold damage remediation in Sandwich offered by SERVPRO of Upper Cape Cod and The Islands is a "bingo" for your business. Call (508) 888-5985 for an evaluation and plan to get back on track.

Contractor Licenses:

General: CS-108357

Don’t Miss the Santa Event at the Sandwich American Legion!

12/7/2020 (Permalink)

Santa and The Grinch are coming to visit, go out and visit Sandwich American Legion for holiday fun.

Santa is Coming to the American Legion – Fun Holiday Happenings for Sandwich Families

It is always lovely to see the wonder of the season in a child’s eyes when they see Santa Claus. This season, we’re doing it slightly differently with a drive-through with Santa event at the American Legion. You can bring the kids and take a drive along the back parking lot where there will be elves on hand, an appearance by the Grinch, and the Big Man himself waving at the kids. You come to a stopping point in front of Santa, where elves hand out goodie bags to the kids through the windows. You do not want to miss out on this event, complete with a festively-lit Christmas tree and plenty of holiday cheer!

• Date: Saturday, December 12, 2020
• Time: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
• Where: American Legion, 20 Main Street, Sandwich, MA
• Cost: Free Admission

This is the season for holiday cheer, and our team at SERVPRO of Upper Cape Cod and The Islands is here to support the local community. If you are a business owner and suspect mold infestation within your building, you need attention quickly. When it comes to commercial mold removal companies, we are the best in the area – including EPA-registered antimicrobials and proven methods. Call us at (508) 888-5985, and we can dispatch a crew as soon as possible.

Flooding and Damage Restoration is Something Each Falmouth Business Owner Must Consider

12/2/2020 (Permalink)

Water damage to your company is very serious, SERVPRO can act as quickly as you call. Give us a call today.

SERVPRO Acts Quickly to Mitigate Flood Damage, Ensuring Falmouth, MA, Businesses Have Impeccable Restoration Results

A quintessential New England town, Falmouth is situated within Barnstable County in Massachusetts on the southwestern tip of Cape Cod. As of the time that the 2010 United States Census was taken, this town had a population of 31,532, which makes it the second-largest municipality on the Cape, second only to Barnstable itself. 

A popular vacation destination in the area is Martha’s Vineyard, which receives ferries from the Steamship Authority terminal located in Falmouth’s Woods Hole village. Here you will also find a variety of scientific organizations, including the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL), the Woods Hole Science Aquarium, Woods Hole Research Center, and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, and other various museums.

Falmouth, Massachusetts – Historically Speaking

Back in 1660 is when a group of English colonists initially settled the town of Falmouth. From there, it was incorporated in the year 1686. Bartholomew Gosnold had officially given the settlement the name after Falmouth, Cornwall, England, his original home port. A lot of the early activities in this region included salt works, whaling, shipping, farming, and sheep husbandry. The reason why sheep husbandry became commonplace was the introduction of the Merino breed of sheep and the start of the mills, which were powered by water. This is what made it easy to work on processing the wool. As of 1837, the town of Falmouth averaged roughly 50 sheep for each square mile. 

In 1872, the railway was introduced to Woods Hole and Falmouth, which paved the way for summer homes in the area. Moving into the latter portion of the 19th century, strawberries and cranberries were rapidly cultivated and brought to the markets in Boston and the surrounding areas. After that, large-scale dairy farming developed throughout Falmouth and interior regions of the state. Significant housing booms took place in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s. 

Falmouth, Massachusetts also includes several historic districts, including the following that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places:

• North Falmouth Village
• Falmouth Village Green
• Waquoit
• West Falmouth Village

Within the Woods Hole area of Falmouth, you also have the Marine Biological Laboratory set up back in 1888. There is also the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, which was built and opened in 1930. Never a dull moment and plenty of things to see and do make life in this region rich and fulfilling. Even when it comes to travel, you have various places nearby to explore, including Nantucket Island and Martha’s Vineyard. Both of these locations are easy to reach by ferry, making them very popular in the summer months.

Other popular attractions to be found throughout the Falmouth area include:

• Megansett Harbor
• 68 miles of coastline
• Oak Bluffs
• Sea Farms Marsh
• Heritage Museums & Gardens
• Mares Pond Reservation
• Falmouth Dog Park
• Cataumet Light Mini-Golf
• Lobster Tales Excursions
• Cape Cod Children’s Museum, and more!

Dining, Entertainment, and Shopping in and Around Falmouth, MA

Whether you are looking for a night out with friends or interested in a restaurant for elegant dining on the waterfront, you have plenty of options in Falmouth. Not only are there seaside shacks serving fresh seafood, but you also have casual dining locations and popular watering holes where you can stop for a drink at the end of the day. Authentic ethnic food offerings abound throughout historical Falmouth Village, including everything from American comfort foods gastropub-style, Thai cuisine, and Indian fare. There truly is something for every palette and all age groups, from restaurants such as:

Landfall Restaurant – This is a seafood restaurant in the perfect location if you would like to enjoy the whiffs of the fresh ocean breeze. With plenty of outdoor dining on the deck, you also get amazing views. Top options on the menu include the surf and turf, baked stuffed haddock, and fish and chips.

Moonakis Café – If you are looking for an excellent spot for breakfast or brunch, there is nothing quite like the Moonakis Café. Choose from Belgian waffles loaded with fresh fruit, perfectly crafted quiche, or signature omelets and colossal cinnamon buns. 

Bucatino Restaurant and Wine Bar – When you are hoping for a casual setting for a nice meal, this is a great option. Not only is there a menu filled with American staples like steak tips and salmon, but you also have a vast assortment of Italian favorites and plenty of wine to choose from with the fully stocked wine bar.

Once you start to explore Falmouth, MA, you will quickly see that this is a region with a beautiful history and a fantastic sense of community. Whether you are looking to plan a short trip or you are curious about putting down roots, you will find that there is always a new adventure waiting for you around each corner in this section of New England.

Commercial Water Emergencies Call for Prompt Action – If Your Falmouth Business Suffers Flood Damage, SERVPRO Has the Manpower and Equipment to Handle it Fast!

Whether you had a pipe burst or you had a faulty appliance in your commercial kitchen, gallons of water infiltrating your business is never something to wait to clean up. SERVPRO understands that you do not want a lot of downtime at your Falmouth business, so we arrive quickly to get the cleanup started. Flooding is never a problem for our skilled IICRC-certified team and the industrial-strength equipment that we bring to each project.

Commercial flood damage in Falmouth can happen at any time. SERVPRO is here for assistance no matter the type of business you have, including:

• Restaurants
• Apartment Complexes
• Small Office Buildings
• Motels and Hotels
• Industrial and Manufacturing Buildings, and more

Once you notice water damage, it is best to address it before secondary damage sets in. Because mold and mildew bring potential health effects, having our skilled technicians on-site with powerful cleaning agents will ensure the best results. 

Contact SERVPRO of Upper Cape Cod and The Islands if you require assistance with flood damage within your commercial building. We arrive fast, starting with an assessment followed by steps for total water extraction plan, drying, dehumidification, and deodorization. You can reach us 24/7 for emergency service by calling (508) 888-5985.

Take the Stress Out Of Holiday Cooking with A Festive Class in Falmouth

11/16/2020 (Permalink)

The Falmouth area Highfield Hall and Gardens offers special cooking tips--another tip from SERVPRO

Enjoy Historic Surroundings Plus Unmissable Holiday Cooking Tips in Falmouth

Highfield Hall & Gardens is a unique historic home. The site is awash with history and functions as a modern arts and culture hub for the Cape Cod area. This season, Highfield is helping local people take the stress out of holiday cooking. We all know that the kitchen can become a frantic place over the holiday season. Come along to this fun class to:

• Learn from Highfield’s very own culinary director Gail Blakely.
• Make your holiday cooking look effortless.
• Wow your guests without overwhelming yourself.
• Taste the delicious recipes.

The class takes place on 18 November from 1 PM – 3 PM. Tickets start at $60, and places are limited, so do not wait!

SERVPRO of Upper Cape Cod and The Islands knows that historical homes need special care, especially when hosting events. Whether your historic home needs fire or water damage restoration, we are here for you. Call us at (774) 252-7376.

A Fire Has Ruined My Falmouth Warehouse. Who Can Help Me to Restore it?

8/21/2020 (Permalink)

Fire damage to your company can be harsh, call SERVPRO today.

SERVPRO Can Help Perform Commercial Fire Restoration in Your Falmouth Warehouse Effectively.

It is traumatic to see a fire threaten your Falmouth warehouse. After a fire, you need clear guidance and efficient fire damage cleanup to reduce business interruptions. SERVPRO can remediate the fire damage and repair your warehouse quickly.  

What process do you follow when remediating fire damage?

Our technicians can take several steps to perform commercial fire restoration in your Falmouth warehouse. We can begin the process as soon as possible to prevent additional damage from taking place. Our proven fire cleanup process includes:

• Identifying the source of the fire to determine which type of fire occurred.
• Inspecting the areas that sustained water damage because of fire suppression efforts.
• Remediating water damage if necessary
• Evaluating materials that smoke and soot particles have damaged.
• Salvaging raw materials, product stock, machinery, and commodities.
• Treating affected surfaces for smoke smells and sealing to prevent leftover smells from leaking back into the building.

The fire was not significant. Can I perform clean up myself?

The major consequence of a warehouse fire is damage to the building. If the warehouse was manned when the incident took place, the damage might not be significant. However, it is not advisable to attempt any self-cleaning without consulting fire restorers. It is crucial to pretest residues, choose the appropriate cleaning agents for the ruined surfaces or items, combine deodorizing agents with the right cleaning solutions, and use correct dilution rates to get the best results.

It is also necessary to identify the type of ruined surface to determine which cleaning products and methods are safe to use on the surface. Taking care to preserve the materials or surfaces one is cleaning, is also crucial because the cleaning process can ruin some materials, rendering them unrestorable. You also need special equipment to apply some chemicals. At SERVPRO, we have a wide range of industry-specific cleaning equipment and products that can provide you with the best chance of completely restoring your warehouse and salvageable contents. We are competent in performing repairs. Our general contractor's license number is CS-108357.

What should I do with non-salvageable items? 

Damage to the contents is a severe consequence of warehouse fires. We can try to salvage a majority of fire-damaged items. However, it is not possible to restore some items. We can remove the ruined item from the warehouse and determine what is ruined beyond repair and what we can salvage. Before throwing out things, take an inventory of all the damaged contents so that you can include them in your insurance claim.

After a fire loss, you need a company that can complete the restoration process quickly and effectively. Call SERVPRO of Upper Cape Cod and The Islands at (508) 888-5985 for assistance. We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.

What Is the Difference Between Fire Restoration and Fire Remediation for My Falmouth Business?

6/18/2020 (Permalink)

Have a fire restoration issue? Call SERVPRO of Falmouth to mitigate your fire damage business.

Our Construction Specialists Go Beyond Mere Remediation to Fire Restoration of Your Damaged Falmouth Commercial Building

The first steps after a fire damages your Falmouth business include moving contents away from the most severely affected areas, firefighting water removal, soot evaluation and cleaning, debris cleanup, and deodorization. Sometimes this is enough to make your building whole, providing a space where your business can thrive, but not always.

What Happens When Fire Severely Damages and Makes Structural Materials Unsafe?

Not every blaze is caught before significant damage is done, and your Falmouth business needs fire restoration in addition to preliminary mitigation and remediation. We frequently see the following after a fire emergency, requiring some form of demolition, repairs, resurfacing, and rebuilding:

• Stairs, walls, and ceilings can collapse
• Floors and supporting structures can weaken, rendering them inadequate for weight-bearing
• Roofs and siding can burn through
• Fixtures can char beyond the ability of even a skilled technician to save
• Trapped fire fighting water can need release, necessitating flood cuts and weep holes

Why Is It Smart to Hire a Contractor Who Can Do It All After Commercial Fire Loss?

SERVPRO does not overextend our employees by taking on a fire restoration project start to finish. Instead, we streamline a complicated but interrelated process, ensuring our work crews assigned during each step of the process are highly-qualified in their specialties. You have plenty on your plate reassuring customers, employees, and vendors that your fire-damaged business is on the mend. Take acting as a general contractor off your to-do list. Allow our construction division to support our Water Damage Restoration Technicians (WRT) and Fire and Smoke Restoration Technicians (FSRT) as needed, and then build back what was lost in the fire before handing the keys back.

Wrap-around fire mitigation and remediation through restoration are within the team's capability at SERVPRO of Upper Cape Cod and The Islands. We're Faster To Any Size Disaster, on-site promptly 24/7 after your call to (508) 888-5985.

Contractor Licenses:

General: CS-108357

Fire Damage Clean Up In Falmouth

4/12/2020 (Permalink)

We have experienced technicians and advanced equipment to make losses “Like it never even happened.”

How Do I Clean Up Fire Damages in a Falmouth School Building?

Our SERVPRO team has efficient fire cleaning practices for your Falmouth school to get students and faculty back into the building as soon as possible.

Fires in a Falmouth school force immediate actions from faculty and administration to ensure the safety and wellbeing of students and teachers. Because fires can originate from many different sources, each of these situations is unique for firefighters, and even the restoration teams dispatched to help clean up the mess. Removing fire damages involves multiple approaches and advanced technology that often far exceeds the inventory of your custodial team.

Why Should I Choose Professional Fire Restoration?

    •    Fast Response
    •    Qualified Technicians
    •    Advanced Equipment and Technologies

When fire losses or any disaster occurs in a public school, it is vital to get professionals moving quickly to help. There is always a demanding timeline with public institutions because so many Falmouth residents can get directly affected by school closures or limitations. This need makes the fast response of SERVPRO professionals a vital resource in combating present fire loss effects in the school and preventing them from spreading farther than they already have.

One of the ways that our team stands out from traditional cleaning teams like your custodians maintaining the grounds is our extensive training and experience in fire recovery. The Fire and Smoke Restoration Technicians (FSRT) and Odor Control Technicians (OCT) of our roster have gotten accredited through the standard-setting Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) firm. These endorsements can show our knowledge and experience before we even begin work on the school.

There are many ways that traditional wipe cleaning and conventional cleansers can cause more damage to the facility after a fire. With situations like soot residues, wipe cleaning can smear the affected surface and cause staining. All aspects of cleaning after a fire loss emergency involve varying levels of our advanced equipment and technology with the focus on protecting as much of the exposed materials and contents as possible.

How Does Content Management Work After a Fire?

    •    On-Site Cleaning
    •    Relocation
    •    Pack-Out Process

In your public-school system, the resources and supply of books are finite and precious. Protecting these contents involves a wide array of actions and possible approaches, beginning with on-site cleaning. The most cost-effective solution for your Falmouth school is restoring items and equipment on-site rather than relocating it or moving it to our nearby warehouse. With the use of potent cleaning products and practices, we can evaluate the effectiveness of on-site cleaning to determine how we can help without higher costs or more significant time expenses.

There are many instances when relocation can solve many of the pressing concerns for contents in fire-damaged areas of your school. Moving books, furniture, and soft fabrics to unaffected portions of the building can reduce the severity of odor and residue damage to these items.

Pack-out processes involve relocating damaged belongings and items to our SERVPRO facility. Content management professionals oversee more deliberate cleaning approaches, from immersion cleaning for soot removal or our ozone chamber for the deodorization of multiple contents simultaneously. Recovered and restored items can get stored safely in our climate-controlled warehouse until full cleaning of the school has finished.

How Can You Clean Up Fire Loss Effects?

    •    Soot
    •    Residues
    •    Ash and Debris

Cleaning up after a fire, even one that stays localized to a specific area of your Falmouth school can be a challenge without the right equipment and products. Soot is one of the most significant obstacles after a fire because it requires specific methods for cleaning, all while presenting potential hazards for those exposed. With approaches like soda blasting, our technicians can remove soot from painted concrete masonry units (CMU) used for the walls of individual rooms.

Likewise, residues that are not caused by soot can also be a hurdle for responding fire restoration technicians. Our SERVPRO professionals must determine the appropriate cleaning product, typically related to the type of soil affecting the material surface. Oil-based residues require specific chemical agents to trap and clean.

Fire debris might be minimal in your school setting, primarily because CMUs are natural deterrents for spreading fire, and the inclusion of fire-retardant insulation at the tops of these wall systems can reduce the movement of fire effects from one room to the next. Where debris does exist, it is beneficial to remove it quickly to reduce the severity of related conditions like odors and circulating soot or ash.

Will the Building Air Out or is Deodorization Required?

    •    Ventilation and Airflow
    •    Open Area Deodorization
    •    Trapped Odors

A common misconception about fire losses is that specific effects go away on their own, but this is not usually the case. For odors, the immediate harshness of these conditions can lessen with ventilation and moving air through your Falmouth school, but it does not always address the full measure of the concerns. Materials like drop ceiling tile can absorb smoke odors and amplify this scent long after the disaster when warmer conditions cause pores in the material to expand.

Among the most immediate odor concerns for the facility circulate in the environment where the fire took place. With air quality being a focus as well for our SERVPRO team, we can utilize dual-purpose machines for these open area needs the school. Hydroxyl generators can not only produce UV cleansing with the production of hydroxyl radicals that neutralize odors, but the machine also features onboard HEPA filtration.

Between flooring and ceiling tiles, odors can become trapped and might even appear to be gone. An assuring step that our professionals can take to ensure that fire odors get sufficiently neutralized is utilizing our thermal fogging equipment. The gaseous deodorization compound created by this machine can penetrate porous materials to eliminate trapped odors in surfaces and contents.

There is a demanding timeline to get the school back to full functionality after fire emergencies occur, and our SERVPRO of Upper Cape Cod and The Islands professionals can help. We have experienced technicians and advanced equipment to make losses “Like it never even happened.” Give us a call today at (508) 888-5985.

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Containment Strategies to Limit Fire Damage Impact on Your North Falmouth Retail Space

2/24/2020 (Permalink)

We will get you back to business as usual. Call us anytime at (508) 888-5985.

You Need the Professionals with the Experience and Equipment Required for Fire Damage Restoration to your North Falmouth Property 

Responding with professional mitigation and remediation techniques to the immediate harm from a blaze in a North Falmouth shop or boutique is one challenge. Addressing the long-term risk of closing for restoration is another. Although your customers feel concerned about your plight, they also need to obtain the goods and services you provided before the fire. We work with you on ways to maintain a presence for your client base while restoration proceeds.

Protecting Unaffected Spaces During Restoration Efforts

When your North Falmouth shop suffered fire damage, some spaces were spared the heat and smoke. As we assess your scenario, it is essential that the damaged spaces be contained to prevent the drift of residues and odors into the non-contaminated areas. We also know if a portion of your store can remain open, your customer’s level of confidence that your business will survive this setback increases. Businesses that close their doors after a disaster fail to reopen successfully nearly 50 percent of the time.

Containment and Air Scrubbing Technology

SERVPRO crews use our construction expertise to wrap the fire damage remediation workspace in 6 mil polyethylene, sealing the edges of the containment pod using the negative pressure of an air scrubber. The scrubbing technology uses HEPA filters to capture airborne soot and other residues, minimizing odor retention and ensuring that as our team moves through, cleaning efforts do not spread the residues. This strategy also works during water extraction if needed in cases where sprinkler systems and firefighting fluids knocked down the flames. 

Fast and Mindful Response

We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster, but we balance speed with respect for your need to continue operations. Expect our professionals to work diligently and efficiently, keeping areas of your business the public still accesses free of debris and equipment. Throughout the project, our project manager keeps the lines of communication open, discussing how best to coordinate the fire damage recovery with minimal impact on your business. We may adapt work hours or scale up or down the number of technicians to streamline the process. 

Count on the team at SERVPRO of Upper Cape Cod and The Islands to craft a creative and personalized fire restoration plan for your business. Call us at (508) 888-5985 as soon as possible to explore your options.

Contractor Licenses:

General: CS-108357

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We Get You Back In Business In Falmouth After A Flood

2/8/2020 (Permalink)

Our trained technicians bring the state of the art equipment necessary to clean up your business after a storm. We are available 24/7 so call us.

Commercial Flood Damage Falmouth – Rapid Response

Flooding caused by heavy rainstorms can inundate a building within minutes. Excess water must find somewhere to go, and it usually takes the path of least resistance. Cleaning, drying, and repairs can be completed once the floodwaters recede.

SERVPRO of Falmouth has been providing commercial flood damage restoration and recovery for our clients, relying on over 35 years of experience in the industry. We also have a reconstruction division that can restore your commercial building and return your company to regular operation affordably and quickly.

Rapid Responses Reduce Total Damage

The aftermath of a flood often leaves the contents covered in mud and debris. A severe flood may also damage parts of the structure, including windows, doors, walls, and even flooring. Your business comes to a standstill, and it may not recover unless temporary arrangements can be made. Owners may need to set up an emergency operations center to process customer orders. Commercial owners can focus on this aspect, while SERVPRO can focus on the restoration of your building and contents.

We can respond in less than 4 hours on a 24 / 7 basis with the appropriate equipment to begin recovery. After assessing the situation, we can set up a staging area to move undamaged contents into. Your employees can incorporate this area into their emergency recovery planning activities.

Working closely with your team, we can remove flood damaged items. Everything else may be cleaned and dried. We can deploy water extractors, vacuum wands, air movers, and dehumidifiers to dry your building thoroughly. If there is structural damage, our contractor licenses (General: CS-108357) allow SERVPRO to save your company time and money during the restoration and repair stage. Avoid delays waiting for subcontractors.

Call SERVPRO of Upper Cape Cod and the Islands at (508) 888-5985 for 24/7 service. We proudly serve West Tisbury, East Sandwich, and surrounding areas. We're Faster To Any Size Disaster.

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Small Amount of Commercial Fire Damage Leaves Huge Odors in Falmouth Office

10/20/2019 (Permalink)

We know that your Falmouth fire loss can put your business down completely, let us help.

SERVPRO will take care of your Falmouth business fire loss.

Microwaves are a common feature in most businesses and a cause of commercial fire damage. It is convenient for employees to heat meals, and the assumption is that everyone knows how to operate one. According to the National Fire Prevention Association, microwaves account for $31-million in direct property damage.

When commercial fire damage occurs in a Falmouth business, especially if the loss seems confined to a single space such as a breakroom, it may be tempting to self-clean the premises or have the regular janitorial staff take care of it. This decision is often a mistake and has the potential to spread soot throughout the property resulting in widespread odors. 

How Do You Know If the Area Requires More Cleanup?

Signs of inadequate fire loss cleanup include still smelling smoke odors days or weeks after the incident. Another frequent sign is finding residues on surfaces and in some cases, staining. 

How are Odors Removed?

The deep cleaning of smoke residues is the first layer of defense. SERVPRO technicians hand clean surfaces in the breakroom and scope the rest of the property to determine if other areas require any fire damage cleanup. The HVAC and ductwork receive an inspection and in many cases, also need cleaning due to the spread of odor-causing soot through the use of the HVAC. 

Halting the Spread of Odors

When mitigating the residual smoke damage, SERVPRO technicians contain the area to prevent any further spread of soot. Containment may consist of plastic barriers over doorways and vents, or the use of negative air chambers.

What About Painted Walls? 

During a fire, hot air expands and drives soot into surfaces, and painted walls are particularly susceptible. There are specialized cleaners for wet sponge cleaning that work to suspend and wipe away soot. However, for deeply embedded odors, the wall may require sealing, priming, and repainting. 

Top Layer of Odor Control 

In some cases, smoke odors require removal using equipment such as air scrubbers, which capture soot particles smaller than the human eye can see. Hydroxyl generators also eradicate airborne particles using UV rays safely. Thermal fogging is another frequently used method of deodorization that neutralizes smoke odors. 

Contact SERVPRO of Upper Cape Cod and The Islands at (508) 888-5985 when you need assistance with commercial fire damage. The technicians have extensive experience and specialized equipment to make the fire loss "Like it never even happened."

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If Your Falmouth Business Suffers Fire Damage Call The Remediation Specialists at SERVPRO Today

9/10/2019 (Permalink)

Don't let your business get destroyed by fire damage. Call the professionals at SERVPRO today for remediation assistance.

Protecting Furniture for Sale in Fire-Damaged Falmouth Galleries

Fire damages that affect a Falmouth furniture store can quickly become a costly disaster. With the multiple layers of effects, including both soot residues and odor permeation, furniture that does not get attention by our restoration professionals in a brief period can soon get deemed a loss. We have advanced equipment and products that can reduce the severity of these fire loss effects, and also have an entire division of our team devoted to content management to protect your inventory as much as possible.

With an entire showroom of merchandise, fire damage to Falmouth stores can be a devastating situation. Even without substantial combustion and spread of the fire, any degree of soot can be a threat that property owners cannot manage on their own. As a business owner, your priority in these situations is the safety of your employees and customers, but you also must remain concerned about what percentage of your investment in your furniture stock is salvageable. Our SERVPRO team has effective practices that can help to eliminate soot, odors, and other damaging effects that can threaten these items.

Much of the work that needs to happen with your inventory at your furniture store gets placed into the hands of our content management team. Depending on the severity of the damage and what cannot get addressed on-site, we can safely move affected items and fixtures to our nearby facility for focused cleaning, deodorization, and secure storage. In our care, we can employ cleaning techniques overseen by our Upholstery & Fabric Cleaning Technicians (UFT) accredited through the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC.)

Non-upholstered items can often get recovered on-site with the combination of chemical sponges, deodorization equipment, and other cleaning practices. Depending on the methods used for fire suppression, our SERVPRO team must also often overcome water damage before it absorbs into wooden elements and degrades them.

Furniture can quickly show the effects of a fire loss incident and can feel impossible to restore. You can count on our SERVPRO of Upper Cape Cod and The Islands team to employ the latest techniques, products, and equipment to reduce your loss and keep your business running throughout the restoration. Give us a call anytime at (508) 888-5985.

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Our Crew Can Save Your Water Damaged Antique Shop In Falmouth

7/15/2019 (Permalink)

You can trust the expertise and advanced equipment of our crew to make water loss effects “Like it never even happened.”

Content Management For Your Water-Damaged Falmouth Antique Shop

Water damage does not always have to be excessive and widespread to cost your Falmouth businesses its profits and products. In the world of antiques, there is a distinct need to keep items in as good of condition as you can, as this is an essential component to turning it into the most considerable profit. Excessive moisture present after a small, persistent leak in bathroom fixtures of the shop area can increase the relative humidity in the building to the point of allowing deterioration or swelling of intricate woodwork.

Even with a smaller affected area, water damage in Falmouth businesses can still get out of control without the appropriate response from trained professionals with expertise and experience in water loss recovery. Our SERVPRO professionals specialize in content management, which can provide a helping hand to the items affected by the rising humidity level or direct exposure to water damages until the preventative measures of our technicians take hold in the building.

We understand the investments that your management team has made in the delicate and fragile products and items you entrust our SERVPRO team to handle. We have thorough and non-invasive practices for thoroughly drying out exposed items and even have minimalistic deodorization practices and cleaning methods for contents damaged before our team arrived on the scene. We can address both indoor air quality concerns and lingering odors with equipment like:

    •    Hydroxyl Machines
    •    Ozone Machines / Chambers
    •    Thermal / UV Foggers
    •    Negative Air Chambers
    •    Air Duct Cleaning Equipment

Because of how important many of these items are, we keep a thorough record of each item and catalog its location, condition, and stored box number. You have access to all of these items at any time that you need them to continue operating your business as you are able until your facility is ready to accept customers again when the restoration completes.

With the often lucrative business that antiquing can be, you need a team of restoration specialists that can handle the removed contents with care and consideration. You can trust the expertise and advanced equipment of our SERVPRO of Upper Cape Cod and The Islands to make water loss effects “Like it never even happened.” Give us a call anytime at (508) 888-5985.

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SERVPRO® of Upper Cape Cod and the Islands will Deep Clean your Restaurant

5/24/2019 (Permalink)

SERVPRO® of Upper Cape Cod and the Islands will Deep Clean your Restaurant

Obviously, a restaurant's preparation areas should be kept clean. But, besides the everyday cleaning of kitchen equipment and appliances, it is necessary to perform a deep cleaning of kitchens at least once to twice a year.

Appearance

A restaurant's: atmosphere, attention to detail, and well-kept facilities are important for a customer's good first impression. The appearance of a restaurant's kitchen can bring in clients as well as scare them away.

Safety

A messy and unorganized look will affect guests' appetites as well as employee productivity. Daily mopping sustains a clean floor, but will not scrub deeply enough to remove certain bacteria. Sticky floors and unwanted objects can cause personnel or guests to slip. For a truly clean floor, it is important to remove: grease, oil, gum and even mold.

For a deep cleaning of your restaurant, please call SERVPRO® of Upper Cape Cod and the Islands today!

Source: Yahoo Finance Jan 2019

Preventing mold and bacterial growth in the building’s ventilation system

5/10/2019 (Permalink)

Preventing mold and bacterial growth in the building’s ventilation system 

Ventilation systems should be checked regularly, particularly for damp filters and overall cleanliness. A preventive maintenance plan should be put into place for each major component of the building’s ventilation system. Contact your equipment supplier or manufacturer for recommended maintenance schedules and operations and maintenance manuals. Components that are exposed to water (e.g., drainage pans, coils, cooling towers, and humidifiers) require scrupulous maintenance to prevent microbial 10 growth and the entry of undesired microorganisms or chemicals into the indoor air stream.

Air duct cleaning generally refers to the cleaning of various heating and cooling system components of forced air systems. The components of these systems may become contaminated with mold if moisture is present within the system, resulting in the potential release of mold spores throughout the building. All components of the system must be cleaned. Failure to clean a component of a contaminated system can result in re-contamination of the entire system. Water-damaged or contaminated porous materials in the ductwork or other air handling system components should be removed and replaced. Ventilation system filters should be checked regularly to ensure that they are seated properly. Filters should be replaced on a routine schedule.

SERVPRO of Upper Cape Cod and the Islands can help your building keep its air ducts clean and mold-free. Call Today

Source: OSHA Jan 2019

SERVPRO® Upper Cape Cod and The Islands Will Work with Your Business' Insurance Company

4/22/2019 (Permalink)

SERVPRO® Upper Cape Cod and The Islands Will Work with Your Business' Insurance Company

In the unfortunate event your business suffers water, fire, or mold damage, SERVPRO® of Upper Cape Cod and The Islands will work with your insurance company, so you have less work load on your plate.  Our employees talk with insurance adjusters every day to make sure things are billed correctly with your insurance and the job is properly documented to ensure things are going according to plan. Being in business for over 14 years, whatever property and casualty insurance company your business uses, odds are we have worked with them in the past.  Give us a call to set up an emergency preparedness plan for your business today. SERVPRO® of Upper Cape Cod and The Islands will work hard to make any damage, "Like it never even happened."

Would your business be prepared in the event of a disaster?

11/5/2018 (Permalink)

Would your business be prepared in the event of a disaster?

What would you do if your business suffered: Water Damage, Fire Damage, Smoke Damage, Mold, or a Bio-Hazard contamination? Do you have a plan in place? SERPVRO® offers at no charge a business "Ready Plan" app for your phone that will walk you through a preparedness  plan that could save your business $1,000's. 

As many as 50% of businesses close down following a disaster, according to the latest research. Of the businesses that survive, the overwhelming majority of them had a preparedness plan in place. In general, the faster the response time to a disaster, the less secondary damage can occur. SERVPRO is "faster to any disaster" and works with you and your employees every step of the way.

The SERVPRO Ready Plan app will guide you through a: Water Damage event, Fire Damage event, Mold, Bio-Hazard contamination, and more.  Pre-planning and having this app on the ready can help to give you tremendous peace of mind.

By developing a SERVPRO Emergency READY Profile for your business, you minimize business interruption by having an immediate plan of action. Knowing what to do and what to expect in advance is the key to timely mitigation and can help minimize how water and fire damage can affect your business.

What is the SERVPRO® Ready Plan Tool

8/15/2018 (Permalink)

What is the SERVPRO® Ready Plan Tool

The SERVPRO^® Ready Plan is a tool for property managers and owners, both residential and commercial. It allows for the creation of an Emergency READY Profile. By developing a SERVPRO Emergency READY Profile for your home or business, you minimize business interruption by having an immediate plan of action. Knowing what to do and what to expect in advance is the key to timely mitigation and can help minimize how water and fire damage can affect your home or business.

SERVPRO^® Franchise Professionals have restoration experts available 24 hours a day to get your business back up and running. Our expertise includes restoration services for fire and water damage, including electronics restoration and document drying. We are also your business’s best resource for mold mitigation and removal. Our Large Loss Division has the expertise to manage the cost and operations of large commercial disaster recovery projects.

10 Tips to Consider- Eliminate Mold from Commercial Places

7/21/2018 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Upper Cape Cod & the Island has professionals that are available 24/7. They preform mold remediation among other commercial services.

10 Tips for Mold Removal at Commercial Places

Closed, damp spaces with a lack of ventilation are susceptible to mold growth. It is often looked at as icky black stuff growing in all the wrong places on your property. You can keep things in check by providing proper airflow, and keeping the area dry. It doesn't matter if the property is residential or commercial. Both can be plagued with mold.

To maintain your health and business reputation  you need to remove mold as soon as possible. Otherwise, it will get worse. Of course, getting rid of mold is not how anyone wants to spend their day.  Fortunately, you won't have to, with the help of  SERVPRO of Upper Cape Cod and the Islands. Their technicians offer mold restoration cape cod through capable hands.

Mold is a nuisance especially in commercial places. It must be  eliminated completely, for legal health purposes and also aesthetic appeal. Following are some tips that will help you avoid mold growth on your property:

Fix Plumbing Issues

Mold is commonly found in kitchens and bathrooms near pipes and faucets. Leaking water makes the area wet or humid. The moisture develops a proper breeding ground for mold. Fixing the pipes can prevent mold from spreading and becoming a serious problem.

Check Property For Leaks

Mold also frequently grows on walls or ceilings. This is often a tell tale sign of unnoticed water damages. At this point you should check the area for possible leaks. Locate any cracks in ceilings, vents, windows, walls or the roof. Once the mold is gone, fix the leak to prevent it from reappearing.

Inspect Air Ducts

If mold starts to form around air vents, then damp duct work is probably the reason behind this. When you run the air conditioner on hot days, condensation is likely to build up. This is the perfect dark and damp environment that leads to mold spores. It also is  a sign that the insulation in your air vents are no longer effective, if present at all. This can be particular difficult place to clean mold.  For effective removal hire the SERVPRO crew.

Thorough Inspection

If you are seeing early mold growth on any part of the premises, it is time to conduct a thorough inspection. By doing this, you can locate the source of the problem and identify what other issues the mold may be a sign of. Furthermore, you can discover places in need of  better airflow.

Antimicrobial Spray and Mildewcide Paint

After removing mold, apply antimicrobial spray as a preventative measure. It also gets rid of the musty smell that tends to emanate from mold and mildew. After treating the area with antimicrobial spray, paint the wall with mildew-resistant primer. This will keep the issue at bay.

Remove Bathtub Mold

Mold around a bathtub or shower can be removed as easily as it grows. Scrub the affected area using bleach or antimicrobial spray. Check to see if you need to seal the grouts, as water penetration can lead to mold and other problems.

Fix Insulation

When there are gaps in insulation, warm air meets cold surfaces, forming condensation. This condition maximizes the chances of mold growth. This happens often near floors, windows, at corners and around lights. Pay attention when cleaning and inspecting to neutralize the risk.

Go for Mold-Resistant Buildings Material

Planning remodel or replace after mold removal? Lower your chances of future issues by using mold resistant materials.

Do consider the above-mentioned tips for removing mold. Furthermore, pay attention to the potential large scale problems that cause mold. For help, contact professionals of SERVPRO of Upper Cape Cod and the Island by calling us at (508) 888-5985.

6 Effective Ways to Tackle Commercial Cleaning

5/25/2018 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Upper Cape Cod & the Islands is a leading name in mold, fire, smoke, water & storm damage for residential & commercial properties.

6 Benefits of Utilizing Commercial Cleaning for Your Business

A cleaner environment is a prerequisite to a harmonious and positive brand image. Commercial cleaning services are offered by a number of companies within Cape Cod, MA. A different number of services are also provided under the banner of commercial cleaning. Today we will be discussing the benefits of getting a proper commercial cleaning service for your business as this procedure helps you to establish a remarkable business identity. Always hire professional companies such as SERVPRO of Upper Cape Cod and the Islands to get your commercial property a thorough cleaning.

Some of the benefits related to professional commercial cleaning are enlisted below:

Positive Professional Appearance

To garner more positive response from your business or even to have a tidy look, professional cleaning is required to achieve such a target. Compare two scenarios; in one, you are walking into a commercial property that has stained carpet, dusty desk, and trash overflowing, and on the other hand, a business premises that has a clean look, smells fresh, and all things are arranged well. Definitely, you will prefer the second one, but to achieve this, commercial cleaning may be necessary. When it is overlooked, different particles or things might get stuck into the water supply of your property leading to water damage. To avoid this problem, get water damage restoration from professional and experienced restoration workers of SERVPRO of Upper Cape Cod and the Islands.

Increased Productivity

Employees are the working hands in an organization or at a commercial place. A clean and fresh workplace makes the employees happy. It provides them a good working environment. A healthy company culture is important to achieve such a successful status. For good health, cleanliness plays a vital role. Dust-free places, clean air ducts and surroundings will free you and your business workers from allergies. It will also boost your business efforts and attract more customers towards you.

Reduced Disease Spread

We all are familiar with the proverb “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”. Similarly, a purified environment ensured by proper cleaning is essential to reduce any and all health risks. If you are able to provide a safe working environment free from virus, bacteria, and allergens, then your employees will stay healthy and work more happily. A deep cleaning of the entire workplace may be required in order to ward off the spread of disease. It ultimately results in less sick leaves. In some cases, such as commercial kitchens, it is required by law to have the Board of Health inspect and pass your facility to serve the public food. If there are issues that the agent finds are unhealthy they can shut your business down until they are addressed and we can help reduce that down time with our commercial services.

More Storage Spaces

A messy and unarranged place can add to your problems. To avoid this troublesome situation, you need to keep the place clean and tidy. Remove all unwanted material and try to properly arrange and organize everything while cleaning your workplace. This practice will assist you to free up additional storage space for things that are needed most.

Problem Identification  

Cleaning process allows you to inspect the area in great detail. Most of the time, many places that are overlooked give rise to mold. The reason behind this growth may be moisture due to lack of ventilation or water leakage. It is recommended to get better cleanup to avoid mold growth anywhere on your commercial property. Get mold removal from SERVPRO of Upper Cape Cod and the Islands where factory-trained and skilled professionals offered to make your property mold-free.

Extensive Cleaning  

One of the great benefits that we get in commercial cleaning is a thorough cleanup of all the things. Commercial places, be it restaurants, public areas, offices, etc., all consist of many things that need to be cleaned to polish out a proper appearance of your place. Things that should be considered when planning a cleaning round are enlisted below:

• Carpet and area rug cleaning

• Drapery and blind cleaning

• Tile and grout cleaning and restoration

• Air duct cleaning

• Upholstery cleaning

• Floor cleaning and care

• Walls and windows cleaning

Looking to get hands-on efficient cleaning services that can help you to maintain a clean look at your commercial property? Call SERVPRO of Upper Cape Cod and the Islands to get your cleaning procedure done in minimal time.

For more information regarding commercial cleaning services, give us a call at (508) 888-5985.

6 Effective Ways to Tackle Commercial Cleaning

5/11/2018 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Upper Cape Cod & the Islands is a leading name in mold, fire, smoke, water & storm damage for residential & commercial properties.

6 Benefits of Utilizing Commercial Cleaning for Your Business

A cleaner environment is a prerequisite to a harmonious and positive brand image. Commercial cleaning services are offered by a number of companies within Cape Cod, MA. A different number of services are also provided under the banner of commercial cleaning. Today we will be discussing the benefits of getting a proper commercial cleaning service for your business as this procedure helps you to establish a remarkable business identity. Always hire professional companies such as SERVPRO of Upper Cape Cod and the Islands to get your commercial property a thorough cleaning.

Some of the benefits related to professional commercial cleaning are enlisted below:

Positive Professional Appearance

To garner more positive response from your business or even to have a tidy look, professional cleaning is required to achieve such a target. Compare two scenarios; in one, you are walking into a commercial property that has stained carpet, dusty desk, and trash overflowing, and on the other hand, a business premises that has a clean look, smells fresh, and all things are arranged well. Definitely, you will prefer the second one, but to achieve this, commercial cleaning may be necessary. When it is overlooked, different particles or things might get stuck into the water supply of your property leading to water damage. To avoid this problem, get water damage restoration from professional and experienced restoration workers of SERVPRO of Upper Cape Cod and the Islands.

Increased Productivity

Employees are the working hands in an organization or at a commercial place. A clean and fresh workplace makes the employees happy. It provides them a good working environment. A healthy company culture is important to achieve such a successful status. For good health, cleanliness plays a vital role. Dust-free places, clean air ducts and surroundings will free you and your business workers from allergies. It will also boost your business efforts and attract more customers towards you.

Reduced Disease Spread

We all are familiar with the proverb “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”. Similarly, a purified environment ensured by proper cleaning is essential to reduce any and all health risks. If you are able to provide a safe working environment free from virus, bacteria, and allergens, then your employees will stay healthy and work more happily. A deep cleaning of the entire workplace may be required in order to ward off the spread of disease. It ultimately results in less sick leaves. In some cases, such as commercial kitchens, it is required by law to have the Board of Health inspect and pass your facility to serve the public food. If there are issues that the agent finds are unhealthy they can shut your business down until they are addressed and we can help reduce that down time with our commercial services.

More Storage Spaces

A messy and unarranged place can add to your problems. To avoid this troublesome situation, you need to keep the place clean and tidy. Remove all unwanted material and try to properly arrange and organize everything while cleaning your workplace. This practice will assist you to free up additional storage space for things that are needed most.

Problem Identification  

Cleaning process allows you to inspect the area in great detail. Most of the time, many places that are overlooked give rise to mold. The reason behind this growth may be moisture due to lack of ventilation or water leakage. It is recommended to get better cleanup to avoid mold growth anywhere on your commercial property. Get mold removal from SERVPRO of Upper Cape Cod and the Islands where factory-trained and skilled professionals offered to make your property mold-free.

Extensive Cleaning  

One of the great benefits that we get in commercial cleaning is a thorough cleanup of all the things. Commercial places, be it restaurants, public areas, offices, etc., all consist of many things that need to be cleaned to polish out a proper appearance of your place. Things that should be considered when planning a cleaning round are enlisted below:

• Carpet and area rug cleaning

• Drapery and blind cleaning

• Tile and grout cleaning and restoration

• Air duct cleaning

• Upholstery cleaning

• Floor cleaning and care

• Walls and windows cleaning

Looking to get hands-on efficient cleaning services that can help you to maintain a clean look at your commercial property? Call SERVPRO of Upper Cape Cod and the Islands to get your cleaning procedure done in minimal time.

For more information regarding commercial cleaning services, give us a call at (508) 888-5985.

Effective Ways To Overcome Commercial Cleanup and Restoration

4/23/2018 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Upper Cape Cod & The Islands is a leading name in commercial cleanup and restoration on Cape Cod and the Islands.

What to Look for in Effective Commercial Restoration Services

Every business owner is very much concerned about the reputation of their business. They want everything to be perfect in order to attract the targeted customers and boast a good business image. Mold growth, fire damage, water damage, sewage problems, etc. are some of the common issues faced by every business owner once in a while. When faced with such a challenge, we need to look for practical and effective solutions. We recommend that you pick the best restoration company to get this task done efficiently and get your business back on track. SERVPRO of Upper Cape Cod and the Islands has many clients from the food industry who we have helped when needed. Due to fire and water damage, our efforts were needed recently to help a local restaurant restore their kitchen area and get them back in business within 36 hours which is a true testimony to our dedication to providing the best restoration services on the Cape and Islands.

The following is an overview of how we handle commercial cleanup and restoration for any and all types of businesses:

Water Damage Restoration

First, we will discuss water damage restoration. It is one of the most common problems faced by any business owner, especially in the food sector; restaurants, cafes, bakeries, etc. Water damage can be due to leakage or blockage of different content within the water pipelines. The steps included in water damage restoration procedure include:

• Inspection

Firstly, inspection is done by experienced and skilled technicians of SERVPRO of Upper Cape Cod and the Islands. Water damage may have adversely affected walls, rooms, carpets, hardwood, ceiling and other parts of the commercial setting. Hence, after proper identification, a further step will be taken to remediate the issue.

• Water Removal

Then comes devising a plan for water removal. For this purpose, water vacuums or water pumps are used to drain out the specific areas.

• Drying

Once the water has been removed, the drying process comes in to eliminate any and all moisture content in the commercial building. If left unchecked, it can lead to mold growth.

• Cleaning

Then we have proper cleaning and sanitization of all belongings, furniture, walls, ceilings, spaces, surfaces, etc.

• Restoration

Last, we have the restoration on the list which involves replacement of materials such as drywall or insulation to restore things back to normal.

Sewage Cleanup

Sewage can be a very critical problem in commercial places with frequent visitors. It can be due to leakage/blockage in the pipeline or backflow. It needs to be handled properly to resolve sanitation issues as a clean, fresh and healthy environment is necessary for a business to thrive. The following are the steps taken by sewage cleanup services:

• Removing sewage water and contaminants in an appropriate manner

• Removing contaminated content and sanitizing the area

• Ventilating the areas to dry them out properly

• Performing repair and restoration work

• Restoring the place back to normal and performing mold mitigation, if necessary

Mold Remediation

Mold is a common and often overlooked issue as it grows in places that have less airflow, high moisture, and more water content. To get mold remediation services, hire a professional team who uses the latest technique and removal procedures to restore your property to ‘like it never even happened’. Proper inspection and identification of spaces such as bathrooms, cupboards, ceilings, and wall cavities should be tackled first. Ensuring proper ventilation is the key to getting rid of mold at your business or commercial premises.

Fire Restoration

Within a matter of minutes, fire can become the cause of death and large-scale property damage. It can be triggered due to electrical failure, a malfunction in kitchen appliances, etc. After such an unfortunate event, get the help of professionals from an experienced and skilled restoration company to handle the situation carefully. The key functions performed in fire damage restoration are proper inspection, cooling, removal of damaged belongings, and restoring the place back to normal.

Looking to get efficient restoration services with productive results to maintain the look, repute, and profits of your business? Call SERVPRO of Upper Cape Cod and the Islands for sewage cleanup, water damage restoration, fire damage restoration and mold restoration. Our work is completed in minimal time while ensuring high-quality service.

For more information on commercial restoration services, feel free to call us at (508) 888-5985.

5 Key Points to Consider for Commercial Cleaning

11/10/2017 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Upper Cape Cod and the Islands offers commercial cleaning services; HVAC duct, carpet, floor, kitchen cleaning and mold remediation.

Whether your Cape Cod business is a for-profit or a non-profit a polished image is the best image to have.

Many offices and commercial buildings have a regular cleaning crew that takes care of everyday cleaning needs within and without the premises. However, this cleaning may not be sufficient in terms of completely getting rid of deeper and tougher stains, and even mold damage. Despite the fact that offices are mostly used and frequented during the daytime, there are not completely free of wear and tear or accumulation of dust, dirt, etc. This is why you have to consider professional cleaners that will take good care of your commercial property and clean and maintain it. SERVPRO of Upper Cape Cod and the Islands is available to help you out in this regard.

Here are five key points that need to be considered in terms of commercial cleaning:

Cleaning of HVAC Ducts

There is no sure shot way of knowing when you should consider getting the HVAC and air ducts at your premises clean. However, there are many pointers that can indicate that it is better to clean up the vents. If you are certain that the HVAC and air ducts have remained untouched for months or even years, then consult professional vent cleaners immediately. These hidden, dark tunnels are prone to high amounts of dust, dirt, debris, pet hair, vermin, pollen, contaminants and even mold accumulation.

Maintenance of Floors

The floors at your commercial setting can be divided into carpeted and non-carpeted floors. The latter has other subcategories such as hard floors which includes tiled and hardwood flooring. There is a targeted method for cleaning all these types. Since carpeted floors are highly susceptible to dust and dirt, they pose a relatively tougher challenge when it comes to cleaning as opposed to other types. A proper cleanup of your floors should be carried out to avoid contaminants from spreading elsewhere in the office.

Detailed Cleaning of Spaces

A great number of modern offices have exposed beams, sophisticated fixtures, wall panels, chandeliers, etc., as an element of style. All these along with drapery and blinds remain uncleaned and ignored for months at a stretch. To preserve the aesthetic finesse, get the help of professional cleaners who will ensure a thorough cleanup of all elements. Even the walls and ceilings need to dusted and cleaned periodically to keep the office environment clean and healthy, and occupants happy and productive.

Deep Cleaning of Kitchens

The kitchens in most commercial spaces experience heavy usage but mostly during the day. It is very common to neglect commercial kitchens as far as deep cleaning is concerned. Many offices and even restaurants maintain the kitchen areas with repeated superficial cleaning. However, this may not be sufficient to get rid of tougher stains such as the ones caused by grease, oil, etc. Ensure that you get the kitchens deep cleaned by professionals after a certain duration since cleaner spaces keep everyone healthy.

Commercial Mold Restoration

There can be many reasons for mold to appear on any surface or area within your commercial property such as water leakages. Dingy, damp and dark areas are highly prone to mold accumulation, especially kitchens, bathrooms, basements, crawl spaces, hard-to-reach nooks, and crannies, etc. Once the mold appears, it starts spreading slowly. It can also pose a health concern for the office occupants. Mold can only be remediated with the help of professionals who handle water and mold damage restoration.

SERVPRO of Upper Cape Cod and the Islands offers competent, professional and effective commercial cleaning service to handle all sorts of cleaning issues for your offices.

For more information, call us at (508) 888-5985.

Water Damage From Frozen Pipes Ices Falmouth Restaurant Opening

12/13/2015 (Permalink)

Water Damage from frozen pipes at Falmouth Restaurant.

Frozen water pipes are a common cause of water damages in both homes and businesses. Typically they occur in vacant properties—summer homes that have been shut down for the winter season or a commercial property that is “in between” tenants. That was the case for a now popular restaurant in Falmouth.

The owner of this restaurant—a chef—was just about to embark on a lifelong dream of opening up his own place. He had signed the lease and was just about to get his business up and running. What should have been a turn-key operation, where he just walked in the door and began setting tables, became a different scenario where water covered almost every inch of the restaurant. The former tenants had shut off all the utilities, including the heat and a cold spell in January caused the pipes the freeze. Here’s a helpful hint: make sure that your home or business—even if it is vacant for a short period of time—has some degree of heat in it during the winter.

The damage caused from a frozen pipe bursting can be significant and that’s what happened in this case. It was a two level structure and water infiltrated both levels and the basement. It came in through the ceilings, the walls. Clean up for this water damage required significant work. Because the utilities were turned off, we had to bring in generators to power up our equipment, such as air movers and dehumidifying systems. We had to to pull sheetrock off the walls, remove insultation, carpeting, and flooring to restore this property. In the end, the restaurant received a full renovation as a result of this water damage.

I am happy to say that today, the owner is well on his way to success. His restaurant is very popular—the food is fabulous and the parking lot is always full. And I take great pride in knowing that my crew was able to step in make his water damage "Like it never even happened!"

Water Damage is No Fish Tale on Nantucket

12/13/2015 (Permalink)

This photo shows the beautifully repaired restaurant after the water damage cleanup.

Water damage comes in many forms and while some damage occurs because of the old standard issues—a frozen pipe or plumbing issues—sometimes it comes from a less likely culprit.

I remember a water damage that occurred a few years ago at a popular Nantucket restaurant. A large tropical fish aquarium imploded—dumping 110 gallons of salt water into the dining room of the restaurant along with the beautiful tropical fish.

Fortunately, the restaurant was not open for business when the tank imploded so there were no customers injured in this incident. It was one of those popular restaurants…you know…the kind where you can’t get seated without a reservation and reservations need to be made well in advance. And the timing of this damage could not have been worse—just before the island’s annual Christmas stroll. Anyone who works or owns a business on the island knows that this particular holiday tradition is extremely important. Since most businesses shut down shortly after this weekend ward and remain closed until the spring, this holiday event is a business owner’s and his employees last chance to bring in some significant revenues before closing the doors and the books for the season. So it was critical that our crew was able to come in and get this job done as quickly as possible.

I don’t remember the number of fish that came floating out of the tank with the water—or if there were any fatalities among them—but I do remember that my crew was able to swoop in and make it "Like it never even happened" in less than three days.

While 110 gallons of water—along with the fish—sounds like a massive disaster that would cause significant damage, believe it or not the clean up from this incident was a bit easier than other standard water issues. Because the water damage occurred rather quickly and we were able to respond immediately, mold had not yet had a chance to form. We didn’t have to remove walls so there was minimal restoration work in that sense. After bringing in our equipment, cleaning up and drying out the restaurant, our client was able to open up in time to welcome guests for the Christmas stroll.

As a restoration company, we often respond to calls from business owners on Cape Cod and the Islands. Some jobs are more memorable than others and this one certainly falls into the category of memorable.

Smoke Damage Can Be Just As Destructive As Fire to a Carver Restaurant

12/12/2015 (Permalink)

Restaurant reopens for business as usual in 11 days after suffering a grease fire.

Where there’s smoke there’s fire but even worse, where there’s fire, there is smoke damage.

Are you thoroughly confused? As the owner of a restoration company, I have come to learn that the biggest loss in a fire isn’t always the things that get burned—it’s the things that the fire never even touches.

Last year, we got a call from the owner of a popular restaurant in Carver. They had just had a fire in the kitchen and needed my crew to come out and clean up the damage. Unlike a lot of the emergency calls we get, which tend to come in the middle of the night, this loss happened to occur during the day.

Better timing, right? Wrong.

When we arrived, customers were filling the parking lot, getting ready to head into their favorite restaurant for a great night out, completely unaware that the business had suffered this fire. And the owner couldn’t tell them how long it would be before he could open the doors to his restaurant again. I assure you, an unexpected closure is one of the greatest fears for any business owner and it is why I am especially committed and sensitive to getting things up and running as quickly as possible for my commercial customers.

The fire started in the restaurant's kitchen and even though the flames were contained—the majority of the smoke damage occurred on the main floor…in the dining room...where the customers eat.

Make no mistake about it…smoke damage can be extensive. Once it gets into fabrics, it is tough to eliminate it without the proper equipment and cleaners. My crew came in for the clean up and cleaned everything, literally from the floor to the ceiling. We cleaned the carpets, the curtains, the fabrics on the chairs and the table cloths. We cleaned everything right down to the salt and pepper shakers and the flower vases on the tables.

In every loss, especially one involving smoke damage, careful consideration has to be given as to whether to restore items or replace them. In this case, it was both more efficient and cost effective to clean small items like the vases and salt and pepper shakers than to discard them and order new. In addition to the cost of the items, there was the time that it would take for the items to be ordered and shipped. In any business—but especially a restaurant—time is money.

In just 11 days, less than two weeks, we had cleaned everything up, making it "Like it never even happened" so that our customer could open the doors of his business to their customers.

Water damage can dry up a business on Cape Cod

12/10/2015 (Permalink)

The source of this water damage found on the first floor was found to come from the unit on the second floor of the building.

Nothing can be more alarming than walking along a hallway only to have your foot sink into a wet spongy area of the carpet...it’s a good indicator that you have a water damage. The first question that pops up is “where is the water coming from?” After all, you can’t fix the problem until you locate the source.

If water damage in a home is concerning, it is doubly concerning when it is a commercial property and even more distressing when it is a commercial business that cares for the elderly.

Not long ago, we received a call in the middle of the night from the owner of an assisted living facility on Upper Cape Cod who had just discovered a water problem in the common hallway. As you might expect, the owner was frantic. As the owner of a restoration company for more than eight years now, I’ve become accustomed to getting calls from panicked business owners calling me—usually in the middle of the night—needing my crew to go out there—immediately.

As a business owner, I appreciate the urgency of the situation and ensure that my team is there as quickly as possible to remedy the situation.

The facility’s staff had been searching for the source of the water. Naturally, they looked at the unit closest to the waterlogged carpet  but that apartment was dry. My crew arrived and after a bit of investigation, discovered that the water was coming from the unit one floor above. Apparently, the woman living in that apartment had planned to make a cup of tea. After setting the teapot in the sink, which covered the drain, she turned the faucet on to fill the pot and then walked away, forgetting about it.

She went to bed with the faucet running full force. Water overflowed the sink, spilling onto the floor, spreading out to the walls, running down inside of them to the floor below.

The clean up of this water damage involved the usual process and tools—removal of the flooring, exposing the wall cavity, bringing in antimicrobial air movers and dehumidifiers. But the real trick to this particular commercial clean up was getting everything done, soup to nuts, as they say, in a very short turnaround time. Yup, it took us just three days to make it "Like it Never Even Happened".

Cleaning: It doesn’t have to be a dirty word for Cape Cod

12/1/2015 (Permalink)

Subcontracting the cleaning services of your business can reduce more than the cost of the service expense.

Keeping up with the routine cleaning of a home can be a bit of a chore—especially if you are talking about bathrooms. And if you think keeping a home neat and tidy is a struggle, consider how difficult it can be to keep a business, apartment complex, hotel, or a restaurant clean.

As a restoration company, a significant part of the service we provide is commercial cleaning and not just after a major storm or property damage. We also provide regular cleaning services to Cape Cod and Island businesses. We literally offer floor to ceiling cleaning…and everything in between! From deep carpet or hardwood floors to cleaning the walls and ceilings to the blinds and shades, we take on the dirt and odors that have built up over time and make it "Like it never even happened."

One of the biggest challenges that business owners and restaurant managers face is getting somebody to consistently show up to clean their facilities….and to do the cleaning job well. And we’re not talking about light cleaning, like vacuuming the floors or emptying trash cans. We’re talking about the kind of cleaning most people dread doing. At SERVPRO, we’re not afraid to roll up our sleeves and get dirty to make your space clean. 

Restaurant owners especially appreciate our services. To say the least, cleanliness in a restaurant is as important as the quality of food that it serves and nothing is more unappetizing than a dirty dining room or dirty bathrooms in a restaurant. And since restaurant kitchens are subject to the scrutiny of government agencies, like the Board of Health, it is extremely important that cleaning jobs are done consistently and done well.

Because our team has in-depth training with respect to cleaning, we literally give every job the “white glove treatment.” We can see problems or potential issues, such as air ducts that might need to be cleaned out, where others might not notice. We can eliminate problems before they even happen.

As a cleaning and restoration company, we are constantly called on to do the routine cleaning at apartment or condominium complexes and not just because the service we provide is consistently good and reliable. Sure, we are held to a higher standard than other cleaning companies, but there are other benefits to using a cleaning company like SERVPRO rather than using maintenance staff. Subcontracting the cleaning services reduces other expenses, such as workers compensation and liability.

I’m so happy…and proud…. that Cape Cod and Islands’ business owners  are turning to SERVPRO of Upper Cape Cod and the Islands to make it "Like it never even happened."

Having the Emergency READY Profile Advantage helps Cape Cod Businesses Get Back to Business Faster

10/28/2015 (Permalink)

Having an Emergency READY Profile saves time and money by getting you back in business faster!

We work with local businesses that have an Emergency Ready Profile when they have a problem and need a quick response to ensure they can open their doors for business. However, there are those times when we have been called by businesses where the damage is so great, such as a fire or water damage that they can’t open their doors that day and their business is put on hold while the fire or water damage is cleaned up.

The shocking news is the fact that as many as 50% of businesses close down following a disaster, according to the latest research. Of the businesses that survive, the overwhelming majority of them had a preparedness plan in place. Pre-planning can serve as an insurance policy aimed at peace of mind. And knowing you are  "Ready For Whatever Happens" speaks trust to your clients and employees that in the event your business is affected by a disaster, they don’t necessarily have to be.

By creating a SERVPRO of Upper Cape Cod & The Islands Emergency READY Profile for your business, you can minimize business interruption by having an immediate plan of action. Knowing what to do and what to expect in advance is the key to timely mitigation and can help minimize how water and fire damage can affect your business.

• A no cost assessment of your facility.
  This means there is no need to allocate funds, giving you a great value at no cost.
• A concise Profile Document that contains only the critical information needed in the event of an emergency.
  It will only take a little time to complete and will not take you away from current projects. But it will save a lot of time if ever needed.
• A guide to help you get back into your building following a disaster.
  This can help minimize the amount of time your business is inactive by having an immediate plan of action.
• Establishes a company known and trusted by the community as your disaster mitigation and restoration provider.
  You have a restoration professional recognized as an industry leader and close by to help you recover from a disaster. Read what our customer's think about our services.
• Identification of the line of command for authorizing work to begin.
  This saves time so we can begin the work of mitigating the damage which can save you time and money.
• Provides facility details such as shut-off valve locations, priority areas and priority contact information.
  Having a quick reference of what to do, how to do it and who to call provides solutions in advance of an emergency so that during the emergency you are "Ready for whatever happens."

Nothing bad ever happens at a convenient time!