Immediate Action for Water Damage in Tulsa Hills/Sapulpa

8/7/2024 (Permalink)

SERVPRO air movers stacked and ready for deployment in water damage restoration projects.

Water damage can strike unexpectedly, causing significant disruptions to your home or business. At SERVPRO® of Tulsa Hills/Sapulpa, we understand the urgency of addressing water damage quickly and efficiently to prevent further damage and restore your property to its pre-damage condition. Here’s how we can help:

Rapid Response and Assessment

When water damage occurs, time is of the essence. Our team is available 24/7 to respond to your emergency. We arrive promptly to assess the extent of the damage and develop a comprehensive restoration plan tailored to your specific needs.

Advanced Water Extraction and Drying

Our state-of-the-art equipment and technology allow us to effectively remove water and thoroughly dry affected areas. We use powerful air movers, dehumidifiers, and moisture detection devices to ensure that all water is extracted and your property is completely dry.

Why Choose SERVPRO for Water Damage Restoration?

• Highly Trained Technicians: Our team is IICRC-certified and undergoes continuous training to stay updated on the latest restoration techniques and standards.
• Advanced Technology: We use industry-leading equipment, such as air movers and dehumidifiers, to achieve optimal drying and restoration results.
• Comprehensive Services: From initial water extraction to complete reconstruction, we handle every aspect of the restoration process, ensuring a seamless experience for our clients.
• Insurance Coordination: We work directly with your insurance company to streamline the claims process and ensure you receive the coverage you deserve.

The Water Damage Restoration Process

1. Emergency Contact: Call us 24/7 at 918-248-1440 to report your water damage emergency.
2. Inspection and Assessment: Our team conducts a thorough inspection to determine the extent of the damage and develop a tailored restoration plan.
3. Water Removal: Using powerful pumps and vacuum units, we quickly remove the majority of the water.
4. Drying and Dehumidification: We strategically place air movers and dehumidifiers to remove remaining moisture and prevent mold growth.
5. Cleaning and Sanitizing: We clean and sanitize all affected areas, restoring your property to a safe and healthy environment.
6. Restoration: We repair and reconstruct any damaged areas, ensuring your property is restored to its pre-damage condition.

Need Emergency Service? Call Us 24/7 – 918-248-1440

At SERVPRO of Tulsa Hills/Sapulpa, we are committed to providing fast, reliable, and professional water damage restoration services. Our goal is to make it "Like it never even happened®." For immediate assistance and expert restoration services, contact us today.

Large Format Drying Equipment

7/19/2023 (Permalink)

When a water line breaks in your home or business, it's only a matter of seconds before the water starts causing serious damage. Once SERVPRO of Tulsa Hills, Sapulpa removes the excess water, the floors and walls may appear dry, a quick inspection will reveal they are wet to the touch. Our Professionals will use room measurements, temperature, and relative humidity to determine the optimal number of air movers and dehumidifiers to dry your property. We’ll carefully monitor the progress using moisture meters until the materials return to acceptable drying goals. Professional and Industrial-grade dehumidifiers are used and help prevent secondary water damage like swelling and warping of floors, walls, and furniture. High-speed air movers are also utilized to create airflow across walls, carpets, pads, and furniture, which accelerates the evaporation of moisture.

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Cleaning Up Water Damage

5/13/2022 (Permalink)

Pipes Burst, Drywall Rots, and Mold Breaks In!

These are all facts you have to deal with when confronted with a water damage. Water can save your life in the desert but can be a real pain when it is gushing into your living room.

Once the source of the water damage is located and fixed you are not out of the woods yet. Actually, most consider this when the real work starts. You have to make sure the water is completely gone as soon as possible before mold sets in (which can be as quick as 48-72 hours).

SERVPRO of Tulsa Hills, Sapulpa specializes in water damage clean up. We have the right equipment to handle any size job quickly and efficiently. Our trained and certified technicians are here to help you out 24/7/365 for when you might be in over your head!

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Tackling Toilet Overflow While Running Water

5/13/2022 (Permalink)

Sewage Cleaning

If your toilet begins to overfill or spill while you’re taking a shower, this indicates a blockage issue between your toilet drain and the sewer system. Assuming that you’ve taken care of any obvious problems that a simple plunger can handle, the next step involves more specialized pieces of sewage cleaning equipment.

1. Using a Pipe Snake

A pipe snake is a flexible, reinforced steel coil, typically around an inch in diameter. They are used to break up and move drain clogs that cause toilet overflow and other sewage backup issues. Many clogs are not deep enough to require professional intervention and can be removed simply by snaking from the toilet bowl. If the U-bend or other feature of the toilet proves to be an obstacle to snaking, then the entire toilet can be moved to expose the drain. In either case, be prepared to absorb any excess water that may leak out as a result of the snaking process.

2. Deeper Clogs

Sometimes the toilet backup is the result of a clogged pipe closer to the sewer and will require venturing out of the bathroom and into the crawlspace or basement. Removing the main drain and inserting the snake will likely require additional tools such as a pipe wrench. Depending on the design of your home, the required direction and distance for proper snaking may vary. If the backup is severe or has persisted for a long time, additional sewage cleaning may be necessary beneath the home.

3. Plumbers

Sometimes the nature of the clog can require professional intervention. If the apparent distance of the clog is too far for a homeowner-grade snake or if you believe the cause is related to damage or root-blocked pipes closer to the sewer, call a local plumber.

The above strategies ensure proper maintenance and function of your sewer system. If water backup becomes extreme and sewage cleaning becomes necessary in your living space, contact a certified cleanup professional.

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Broken Pipes and Water Cleanup: Cleaning Your Business After Water Damage

4/28/2022 (Permalink)

Broken pipes often lead to extensive water damage, and the water cleanup process can be all-encompassing, especially for a business that has to remain shut until all is restored. Luckily, the cleanup process is pretty straightforward, and, while only suggestions, the steps below can help to make an overwhelming process a manageable one.

1. Ready the Pumps

You are likely aware of this first step, as it is common knowledge that the longer water stays in a building, the more damage it inflicts; therefore, you should get rid of any excess water as soon as possible. Many home improvement stores will allow you to rent large water pumps and wet vacs, which can help in reducing water levels quickly.

2. Clear Out the Waste

After removing the water, there will be items and materials that may need to be discarded. For instance, if sewage contaminated the excess water, you will likely want to throw away any porous items. Additionally, it may be necessary to remove drywall up to the level that the water rose, because insulation can lead to mold and mildew growth.

3. Dry and Dehumidify

Once all of the water and damaged items have been removed, preventing further water damage, you can begin the process of drying the space. You can take another trip to the home improvement store of your choice and rent air movers, dehumidifiers, and possibly industrial fans. These tools can help speed up the drying process, which can take a couple of days.

4. Call In the Experts

If you find that this process may be too overwhelming, you can check with emergency management offices to see about a list of potential restoration specialists that specialize in flood damage.

Water damage, especially from burst pipes, can be stress-inducing. However, when you break the cleanup process into manageable pieces and maybe decide to call somebody in, it becomes a little easier to deal with. This process can help you cope with the temporary loss of business.

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7 Steps To Take After a Pipe Breaks

4/11/2022 (Permalink)

When a Pipe Breaks, Follow These 7 Steps

Whether water freezes and breaks a pipe or the pipe gets old and ruptures, bursting pipes are one of most homeowners’ worst nightmares. Not only can the water quickly destroy the items inside the house, but it can also lead to other problems such as mold, mildew and pests. To slow the impact of the pooling water, take these seven steps.

1. Close the water valve.

Prevent further water from entering your home by turning off the water valve. If you can’t find a valve, turn off the water main in the street.

2. Call in the pros.

Contacting a water mitigation specialty team can speed your home’s recovery process. Not only are they knowledgeable, but they have the tools to fix a broken pipe and quickly renew your home.

3. Open a water faucet.

By opening a faucet on the same line as the leaking pipe after the water is off, any residual pressure can be alleviated.

4. Remove standing water.

Getting the water off the floor as quickly as possible can keep it from soaking down into flooring and up into walls. Stopping the water damage can save you not only money but also weeks of home repairs.

5. Sort through items.

Damaged items should be sorted as soon as possible into discard and salvageable piles. All wet items should then be removed from the area, with discarded items going to into the trash.

6. Ventilate the area.

Bursting pipes can leave the damaged area wet and muggy. To remove the humidity and help dry the area more thoroughly, ventilate the room. Open windows and set up fans to aid in the humidity transfer.

7. Call your insurance company.

Not all water problems need to be reviewed by an insurance adjuster, but if your damage is severe, call your insurance company and request they open a file.

Bursting pipes do not need to be a life-changer when you take these seven steps. You can be in control of keeping the water damage to a minimum, and that feels good.