Shield Your Orange County Home from Smoke Damage Amid Wildfires

9/23/2024 (Permalink)

Wildfires near residential areas can lead to severe smoke damage. Rely on SERVPRO of Diamond Bar / S Pomona for expert fire & smoke restoration.

With wildfires on the rise across California, homes that aren't directly threatened by fire can still experience severe smoke damage. Smoke particles can easily find their way inside, leaving behind persistent odors, ash, and harmful residues. To protect your property, it's crucial to act swiftly and employ professional services. At SERVPRO of Diamond Bar / S Pomona, we specialize in fire restoration, odor elimination, and expert cleaning to help protect your home.

Begin by sealing off windows, doors, and vents to prevent smoke from entering. Utilizing air purifiers equipped with HEPA filters can also help reduce airborne contaminants. However, if smoke does infiltrate your home, contact SERVPRO of Diamond Bar / S Pomona immediately. Our skilled team will manage every detail of the smoke damage restoration process, ensuring your home is thoroughly cleaned and deodorized.

If evacuation is necessary, you can trust us to protect your valuables. We offer pack-out and secure storage services to keep your belongings safe from smoke exposure.

Smoke damage can severely impact your home's air quality and surfaces over time, but with professional intervention, these issues can be quickly resolved. Contact SERVPRO of Diamond Bar / S Pomona for complete fire restoration services and peace of mind.

Effective Mold Remediation for Homeowners in Diamond Bar / S Pomona

9/23/2024 (Permalink)

Mold growth near a window due to moisture, needing prompt removal and treatment services.

Mold can thrive in different parts of the house, from the attic to the basement, often triggered by moisture issues such as roof leaks, leaking pipes, or window condensation. Once mold starts growing, it can spread rapidly, becoming a serious threat to health. At SERVPRO of Diamond Bar / S Pomona, we specialize in professional mold removal to ensure your home remains safe and free from mold infestations.

Mold tends to grow in damp, dark places, making it difficult to spot until the problem escalates. Signs include a persistent musty smell, visible dark patches, or even allergic reactions among household members. Mold typically forms after water damage, whether due to a leaky roof, burst pipes, or condensation around windows.

At SERVPRO of Diamond Bar / S Pomona, our skilled team uses the latest tools and techniques to locate and eliminate mold from all affected areas. We address the moisture problem at its source to prevent mold from returning. Our mold cleanup services thoroughly treat all contaminated surfaces, ensuring your home is restored to a safe and healthy condition.

If you notice signs of mold from water damage or leaks in your home, act fast. Contact SERVPRO of Diamond Bar / S Pomona today for reliable and efficient mold remediation solutions.

Water Mitigation for Offices and Commercial Spaces with Acoustic Ceiling Tiles

9/23/2024 (Permalink)

Water leaking and staining acoustic ceiling tiles due to a roof leak, requiring immediate water mitigation.

Water damage in commercial properties can cause serious disruptions, particularly when it affects office spaces equipped with acoustic ceiling tiles. These tiles, designed to enhance sound control, are highly susceptible to water damage, resulting in problems like tile discoloration, staining, and even dripping water. Whether the source is a roof leak, AC leak, or plumbing leak, swift action is critical to prevent further complications.

At SERVPRO of Diamond Bar / S Pomona, we are experts in commercial water mitigation services. We address water damage in office buildings and other commercial environments with speed and precision. The first indicators of an issue are often stains or discoloration on ceiling tiles. Tackling these early is vital to avoid mold growth and potential structural issues. Our skilled technicians quickly locate the source of the leak, whether from the roof, pipes, or HVAC system, and begin the mitigation process immediately.

For business owners, having a water mitigation plan helps stop leaks at their source and ensures damaged areas are restored with minimal business interruption. SERVPRO of Diamond Bar / S Pomona uses state-of-the-art equipment to manage the full recovery process, from dehumidification to replacing compromised ceiling tiles.

Frequent Causes of Ceiling Tile Water Damage:

• Roof leaks caused by wear and tear or storm damage
• AC unit leaks from clogged condensate lines
• Pipe leaks from plumbing issues like broken or rusted pipes

If you observe tile discoloration, staining, or water dripping from your ceiling tiles, contact SERVPRO of Diamond Bar / S Pomona. We provide professional water mitigation services to restore your office or commercial building back to its original condition efficiently.

Annual Maintenance on you AC Units

8/14/2023 (Permalink)

As we continue into the summer month and the Southern California heat rises, so does the frequency of using your AC unit. Annual maintenance on your AC unit is crucial for it to run properly. SERVPRO is not only a Water, Fire & Mold Remediation and Restoration company but we also preform Air Duct cleaning for commercial and residential properties. Cleaning your air duct and air filters is an important step in maintenance. Dirty air filters can block the airflow and make it hard for the air to hit the evaporator coil. The coils will turn cold until they freeze. One day they will melt, producing excess water that is too much to hold. This process generates leakages from your AC. These leaks can go undetected until its too late and cause further damage and allow mold to grow.

Don’t wait, Call us today!

What is Water Mitigation?

8/14/2023 (Permalink)

What Is Water Mitigation? Water mitigation is the process of stopping the immediate flow of water, assessing the type of mitigation efforts needed, extracting the water, and drying out the property. Whenever there is a water leak of any kind, we only see what is happening on the surface. What is so important is what we don't see. Water is able “wick” up walls because of capillary action in porous materials. So, when you think your floor is the only thing affected, most likely your walls are too. Without state of the are equipment here at SERVPRO we can detect the slightest elevation in moisture and be able to moisture map the areas of the walls that have been affected. By being able detect leaks quickly and find the source of the leak this helps eliminate the amount of damage that can incur if not found quickly and can cause further damage. As a remediation and full restoration company we can mitigate the damage and make it like it never even happened.

What is Water Mitigation?

8/14/2023 (Permalink)

What Is Water Mitigation? Water mitigation is the process of stopping the immediate flow of water, assessing the type of mitigation efforts needed, extracting the water, and drying out the property. Whenever there is a water leak of any kind, we only see what is happening on the surface. What is so important is what we don't see. Water is able “wick” up walls because of capillary action in porous materials. So, when you think your floor is the only thing affected, most likely your walls are too. Without state of the are equipment here at SERVPRO we can detect the slightest elevation in moisture and be able to moisture map the areas of the walls that have been affected. By being able detect leaks quickly and find the source of the leak this helps eliminate the amount of damage that can incur if not found quickly and can cause further damage. As a remediation and full restoration company we can mitigate the damage and make it like it never even happened.

California Fire & Fire Mitigation

8/14/2023 (Permalink)

Tis the season - California wildfire season is upon us. What is Fire Mitigation? Wildfire mitigation is an action taken before a wildfire ignites to reduce its severity and negative impacts such as the destruction of homes. Forest management, prescribed fire, home hardening, and defensible space are common wildfire mitigation strategies. Even though you take every precautionary measures to protect your home from the flames, smoke can be a huge problem. At SERVPRO, we are experts at Restoring your home or business after fire damage to its pre-fire condition is our main goal. As a leading fire damage restoration company, we specialize in fire damage cleanup and fire damage restoration, smoke damage cleanup, and removal of smoke odors. Our team will deep clean and remove soot from walls, carpets, and upholstery.

Our Commercial Property Experience by Paul Padilla, Operations Manager

6/10/2022 (Permalink)

Hotel Fire Sprinkler Water Damage Remediation

Commercial properties make up a large majority of people's everyday lives, from malls and office buildings to warehouses and schools. Commercial buildings have the public moving in and out of the doors day in and day out. Whether it is a flood, fire or other disastrous event that can happen, it affects large amounts of people. Having the right team to keep everything running smoothly means everything to our successful remediation and re-build of a commercial property.

At SERVPRO of Diamond Bar/South Pomona we know what needs to be done and how to do it. Our team of remediation and construction experts have years of experience in the remediation and construction industries. We can help guide a client through the most challenging projects with confidence and knowledge. Our services range from performing emergency remediation services including water extraction, drying, demolition, sewage, mold, disinfection and fire damage clean up to board ups, temporary power, temporary fencing and full reconstruction services.

We have resources and expertise to set up temporary power and can keep an office running throughout the process. We can also pack out  and store items from offices, buildings, schools, stores and other commercial properties when necessary. At SERVPRO of Diamond Bar/South Pomona we can remediate and restore any type or size of loss including water, flood, storm, fire, wind, mold, fire, smoke, smokers, trauma or biohazard damage from start to finish. We are fully capable and have done the impossible time and time again. We have remediated hotels, retail stores, movie theaters, car dealer ships, churches, temples, summer camps and numerous warehouses and offices. We do jobs for numerous large companies including Ayres Hotels, Hilton Hotels, Radisson Inns, Edwards Cinemas, Fletcher Jones Mercedes, Yakult, Mathnasium, Penny Saver, Albertsons, Vons, Pavilions, the Allstate Corporate Office and more. We have also done work for the cities of Newport Beach, Fountain Valley and Diamond Bar. 

We at SERVPRO of Diamond Bar/South Pomona are an honest, reliable company having proven ourselves over the last 18 years to be the "go to" company for Remediation and Construction throughout our region.

Understanding Water Damage Categories

6/10/2022 (Permalink)

It can be stressful to experience a water loss in your home, from a broken pipe to a toilet back up. Did you know there are categories of water? Water coming from different sources can come with some risks.  

Clean water or Category 1 comes from just that; a “clean” water source from an incoming water supply line, or various incoming water pipes running through the walls going to bathrooms, kitchen, laundry room or anywhere water is used. This is fresh water and generally not dangerous.

Gray water or Category 2 comes from a dishwasher or washing machine. It’s a little dirty before it reaches the drain line. It’s a little less dangerous. This water is not drinkable and can harbor soaps, pathogens or other materials that are not healthy to drink.

Black water or Category 3 comes from a sewer drain, toilet drain back up or outside ground water. Outside ground water could be from a broken sprinkler that has flooded the yard or planters and has come into the home or it could be flood water from a storm. It has a high risk of disease-causing pathogens, bacteria. 

In any instance it is important to mitigate or remove the water it right away to prevent ongoing and secondary damages. Remove any standing water, clear the area of furniture if possible and call SERVPRO of Diamond Bar/South Pomona. We can insure your home is mitigated properly based on the category of water. It could be as simple as drying the affected materials in place, or as complex as removing the affected materials and applying an antimicrobial treatment to leave you with a properly dried disinfected, safe home.

How to Detect Water Leaks

6/10/2022 (Permalink)

Here in California, we should always be on the lookout for ways to save water. This includes checking your home and property for leaks. Leaks can increase your water bill and also lead to costly damage to your home. You can start by checking your water bill. If you notice a sudden increase, you may have a hidden leak somewhere. Here are a few tips to keep your home safe and your water bill down.

Check your water supply lines from sinks, toilets and appliances for cracks and damage. Replace them if you suspect damage. If the faucet is leaking, it might just be that the handle needs to be tightened.  Don’t forget your refrigerator water supply line. This is a very common leak and can cause extensive damage to the walls, floors, and kitchen cabinets.

Check the yard and planters for overly wet areas or puddles. This could indicate an irrigation line leak.  Check sprinklers periodically while they are running to make sure they are directed at the garden, not the street or sidewalk and that they are free from leaks.  Overly wet planters can cause water to seep into the home, damaging your visible walls, inner walls, flooring, sub floors and furniture. 

Hose spigot (faucet) leaks can be fixed by simply tightening the connection fitting or when at times when needed by adding or changing a worn gasket. 

Check your water heater, or tankless water heater system. Even a continuous small drip can lead to water damage or microbial growth as well as increase your water bill. 

Check out your attic and crawlspaces. These hidden areas may have leaks that take longer to appear or remain hidden for indefinite amounts of time. Insulation in the attic may soak up the water before it is noticeable. This can lead to microbial growth. Damp or wet soil under the home can damage the understructure and also cause microbial growth like mold. Over time, damages can advance to the collapse of supporting structures.

Sometimes a water leak can be a quick simple fix, or it may need a professional to give you a hand. If you have an active leak or suspect a leak, give SERVPRO of Diamond Bar/South Pomona a call. We are always happy to come by and check for moisture.