SERVPRO of College Park/Hyattsville and SERVPRO of District Heights/Landover responded to an emergency water loss due to a sprinkler head burst on the first level of an apartment building. Our certified technicians understand the urgency involved with starting the water removal process and quickly began the remediation process.

Crawlspace Remediation

Fungal growth can be commonly found in the crawlspace thriving on floor joists.  SERVPRO offers mold remediation estimates and services.  Pictured is a completed mold remediation on the floor joist of a home. 

Rising water has become an issue as of late to  residents.  Water damage left unattended can cause major structural damage including mold to grow and spread throughout your home.

Faulty plumbing supply lines can lead to an abundance of water damages.  Water damage from a sink averaged more than $7,000 per incident. Of these incidents, 44% were attributed to faulty plumbing supply lines.  Be sure to periodically check for water dripping off the lines under sinks or behind toilets to prevent large water losses.

SERVPRO uses a unique floor drying system.  Drying mats extract water out of the subfloors by pulling the water to the surface of the wood. The drying system is also quiet and does not use power in excess.  These drying mats are another wonderful tool that SERVPRO can use to save a home from some of the most devastating water damages.

Demolition may be necessary in extreme water damage cases.  Pictured is a flood cut performed due to rising water.  SERVPRO performs demolition then cleans and hauls off debris in order to further the drying process.

Pictured is the home  The wood flooring in her home was unable to be dried in place, so demolition of the flooring was performed.  SERVPRO removed the flooring and set drying equipment to dry the structure properly so as to prevent mold from spreading.

A bathroom water leak and flood at a local clubhouse left seemingly everywhere wet! We arrived on scene with our special drying equipment to dry out any damage and prevent any mold from growing in place of the water.

storms can cause your power to go out, which can cause your sub pump to fail...which brings you the joy of having to deal with a flooded basement. We aren't afraid to do the dirty work and make sure the damage doesn't hurt any other systems in your home (much like this risk pictured here).

When you have a water loss the last thing you want to have to think about is how long before help can arrive.

Here at SERVPRO of College Park / Hyattsville we are dedicated to responding immediately when you contact us. A fast response lessens the damage, limits further damage, and reduces cost.

After a water loss here are some of the things that you can do until help arrives.

• Remove excess water by mopping and blotting.
• Wipe excess water from wood furniture after removal of lamps and tabletop items.
• Remove and prop wet upholstery and cushions.
• Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting.
• Turn air conditioning on for maximum drying in summer.
• Remove colored rugs from wet carpeting.
• Remove art objects to a safe, dry place.
• Gather loose items from floors.

After a water loss it is very important that you trust the restoration professionals in properly drying your structure.

After the water removal step, your floors and walls may look dry at first glance, but they are still wet to the touch. Most building materials, like drywall and wood, are porous and will retain significant water. The retained water will cause these materials to warp, swell, or break down and can also cause mold damage.

SERVPRO Franchise Professionals will manipulate temperature and relative humidity to remove the remaining moisture. They use specialized equipment, including industrial air movers and dehumidifiers, to remove water retained by building materials and other hard-to-access moisture. They’ll carefully monitor the progress using moisture meters until the materials return to acceptable drying goals.

When life sometimes seems to all hit you at once, SERVPRO is the name that you can always count on. We can help you get your life together in case of a flood. No matter the size job we can handle it!