Water Damage Repairs After Disasters in Little Rock Offices

4/16/2023 (Permalink)

When your business has water damage, the bottom line can suffer. Contact SERVPRO for effective water removal and drying services.

Needed Water Damage Repairs for the Office

Leaks and flooding in an office building can rapidly overwhelm much of its construction materials. As such, restoration features repairs and build-back services to get you back up and running again.

Where Has the Water Damaged the Building? 

Assessing the need for water damage repair in your Little Rock office building can be the first step in restoration and recovery. Damages range substantially from one material to another, so repairs and reconstruction often go hand-in-hand with efficient restoration solutions. Common concerns include:

• Flooring

Glue-down carpeting is common in office buildings, and these materials are very rapidly overcome by water damage. Their thin composition absorbs as much water as possible, and without the ability to saturate the concrete subflooring, these materials support pooling and standing water threats. Carpeting is often removed and replaced to make the restoration process efficient.

• Walls

While the framing of wall systems in commercial structures like your office building might be less susceptible to water damage, the drywall covering the outsides of these constructions is highly porous. Panels exposed to water damage are often removed and replaced as drying completes.

• Ceilings 

With many office buildings fitted with ceiling tiles, water damage can quickly show on these fragile and sensitive installations. Drop ceilings cannot withstand the weight of saturated tiles, so these individual components begin to drop or break apart. Our professionals remove all exposed ceiling tiles for efficient drying and replace these discarded elements with new pieces.

Post-water damage cleanup and repairs can encompass many needs for your office building. As challenging as this can be to keep production up during the recovery, our professionals have effective mitigation strategies beginning with water damage repair. Call SERVPRO of Little Rock at (501) 803-9700.

Fire Damage Restoration Services in Little Rock Help Homeowners Recover from Disaster

3/13/2023 (Permalink)

Removing fire damaged debris from a Little Rock kitchen is crucial for restoring a home to a safe place. SERVPRO can help.

Appliances and Open Flames Can Cause Home Fires in Little Rock

Something as small as a scented candle can be behind an unfortunate event in Little Rock. Appliances such as crock pots and toaster ovens can also cause a disaster despite a homeowner’s careful watch. The blame may lie on your appliance or the wiring itself, but the result is always unpleasant. Even when the fire is small, and a home fire extinguisher is enough to snuff out the flames, the residue and the odor left behind require a seasoned team to help you deal with it.

In Little Rock, your fire damage restoration expert team is SERVPRO. The first step in a successful remediation job is understanding that no job is too large or small for our team to handle. Each fire is different, and depending on what it destroys in its path, the aftermath may require multiple cleanup and deodorization processes.

For example, when wooden cabinets burn, the residue is fine dust, but if your plastic storage containers ignite in the fire, the sludge-like residue requires a different set of cleaning techniques and solutions. Our certified team has within reach the latest equipment to handle your specific needs. To improve our efficiency, we look at the following-

• Removing unsalvageable items from the home avoids cross-contamination and facilitates the actual work.
• Relocating certain items to an off-site location and treating them with specialized cleaning and drying solutions while work continues in the house.
• Pre-testing surfaces to ensure that selected cleaning solutions won’t cause further damage, thanks to their abrasive nature.

At SERVPRO of Little Rock, we treat your home like our own. Call us at (501) 803-9700 and let us leave your home “Like it never even happened.”

Mold Remediation Process in Little Rock Followed by SERVPRO

2/8/2023 (Permalink)

SERVPRO protocols remediation mold damage in Little Rock properties--residential and commercial.

Mold Remediation in Little Rock– Contain, Remove, Clean, Dry, Prevent and Restore

The science of mold remediation in Little Rock is a straightforward process that must be followed to avoid further mold contamination incidents and damage to homes and contents. The experts at SERVPRO are well versed in this process with lots of experience helping clients.

SERVPRO provides mold remediation services to Little Rock clients following industry standards and local and state laws concerning the removal of mold-contaminated materials. Our technicians can discuss all aspects of the process with our clients and insurance adjusters to manage insurance claims

The process followed by SERVPRO during mold remediation includes the following:

• Contain
• Remove
• Clean
• Dry
• Prevent
• Restore

Contain – containment of the area where the mold is located prevents mold spores from being distributed to other home areas. HVAC air distribution systems are closed, and negative pressure rooms contain further contamination.

Remove – porous materials contaminated by mold must be bagged in place and removed. Non-porous materials are wiped clean and disinfected. Technicians work from the top down, allowing mold spores to settle. Sanding, wiping with damp clothes, and brushing remove the mold. HEPA vacuums are used to vacuum spores and loose mold.

Clean – surfaces are cleaned from top to bottom and in the direction of the airflow, which exhausts the spores through HEPA filters and to the outside. We allow time for mold spores to settle before the next cleaning round.

Dry – once the mold is removed, air movers and dehumidifiers dry the structure and lower the humidity to normal levels.

Prevent – the source of the moisture contributing to mold growth must be identified and corrected. Otherwise, mold infestations will continue to appear, and moisture levels will increase.

Restore – Our building services experts managed by SERVPRO can help our clients fully restore their homes “Like it Never Even Happened.”

Call SERVPRO of Little Rock for mold remediation services. We provide service to Little Rock and nearby areas. We can help 24/7. Call (501) 803-9700.

Carpet Water Cleanup at Your Little Rock Home with SERVPRO

1/15/2023 (Permalink)

Dealing with a burst pipe scenario, your house needs quick attention. Call SERVPRO as our technicians will make your emergency our priority.

Drying Carpets after Little Rock Water Damage

A pipe burst is one way your Little Rock home may sustain moisture damage. Such an event can result from freezing temperatures, unusual pressure, and clogs, among other factors. No matter the cause of the pipe burst, it is crucial to act quickly. When a pipe bursts, a significant amount of water can flood your property, damaging porous building materials such as drywall and precious personal items. The absorption gradually ruins the structure and your belongings unless immediate action is taken.

Emergency water cleanup service for Little Rock homes is important when dealing with flooding. You should know that microbial growth begins if your property is not dried within 48 hours. SERVPRO focuses on extracting as much standing water from your home as possible. When contacted soon, our crew can dry the property before the 48-hour period, which minimizes the chances of mold growth. Also, if the water has only flooded a portion of your home, our goal is to keep it from soaking into other areas, especially if you have wood floors.

Other areas that need quick interventions

• Furniture
• Clothing
• Electronics

The floors and items sitting directly on them, such as carpets and furniture, are normally the first casualty after a water intrusion, especially if the burst pipe is situated below a sink. This leads to several inches of water accumulating on your floors.

Carpet restoration 

If the carpet is completely saturated, a truck-mounted extractor with a regular wand can extract a large amount of water. If the rug is not completely covered in water, using a shop vac may suffice as it has enough suction power compared to a regular vacuum cleaner. Moisture can severely damage the carpet padding, so SERVPRO crews remove it and install a new one.

Various carpet drying techniques

• Floating the carpet
• In-place drying
• Hovering the rug over the pad
• Drying the carpet flat

SERVPRO of Little Rock is committed to providing rapid water cleanup by removing excess moisture in your home, thus preventing issues such as mold growth, basement flooding problems, major structural issues, and more. Call us at (501) 803-9700. We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.

Repairing and Preventing Water Damage in Little Rock

12/12/2022 (Permalink)

Our area is prone to strong storms and flooding events year round. But you can rest easy. SERVPRO is always on call.

SERVPRO Is an Expert at Storm-Related Water Damage Restoration

Periods of unpredictable weather can be a nightmare for homeowners. Strong winds, heavy rainfall, and flooding cause property damage. These damages can occur to roofing, porches, crawlspaces, and garages. Often, a violent storm can stack problems causing damage to the interior of your home. A strong wind, for example, can destroy roofing tiles. Without sufficient protection, loft spaces become exposed to torrential rainfall leading to wet insulation, ceiling leaks, and potential mold issues. SERVPRO is a dedicated restoration team with experience repairing storm-related problems. 

We Repair:

• Ceiling leaks
• Water damage 
• Flooded crawlspaces

There are several challenges for storm-related water damage in Little Rock. If the roofing is damaged, the first port of call is to stem the water flow. Our emergency services can prevent rainwater intrusion by sealing roof cavities with a tarp or boarding up larger holes with a plyboard. After mitigating the source of the problem, we can begin reversing the existing damages. Our technicians scope the attic by removing wet insulation and inspecting potential moisture migration onto beams and roof underlay. Drying the attic space requires advanced structural drying equipment with large venting box fans or rapid air movers to dry damp attic spaces before a microbial infestation can occur.

Mitigating Damages in Wet Attics

• Machines that generate airflow are the most useful for encouraging evaporation. However, a portable furnace combined with a dehumidifier can also be effective.
• Technicians may use EPA-registered biocides or antimicrobial treatment on beams and underlay to discourage mold growth.
• Wet insulation must be removed, disposed of, and replaced to prevent secondary issues, which is usually inexpensive to complete.

Roofs and attic spaces are at high risk of water intrusion during the winter, but there are preventive measures that homeowners can perform to prevent emergencies. Ice dams exert extra pressure onto roof and drainage systems. Removing these during the winter months using a rubber mallet or applying powdered sodium chloride can protect the roof structure and prevent water intrusion issues in the future. 

Experienced technicians are a fundamental asset in emergency roof repair. Contact SERVPRO of Little Rock for water damage technicians at (501) 803-9700.

SERVPRO Provides Commercial Water Removal in Little Rock

11/8/2022 (Permalink)

Our team works to remove water and moisture and avoid mold growth and secondary damage from water and high humidity.

Can SERVPRO Maintain Normal Commercial Operations During Water Removal in Little Rock?

Water removal in a commercial building in Little Rock can disrupt day-to-day operations, affecting employees, customers, suppliers, and cash flow. Closing the facility until the water is removed and the floors and contents are dried and cleaned can take several days or even longer, depending on the damage. Clients want to know if we can maintain temporary operations while removing water and cleaning and drying are underway.

SERVPRO provides Little Rock water removal services for our commercial clients. We are available 24/7 and can be on-site in less than four hours from your call. Our job is to return our clients to normal operations as fast as possible. We remove water and moisture and avoid mold growth and secondary damage from water and high humidity. We mobilize high-capacity water extractors, air movers, and dehumidifiers.

We also work closely with our clients to devise solutions that enable them to maintain temporary operations while water removal, cleaning, and drying are underway. One of the methods  SERVPRO utilizes is to establish containment areas. We install plastic barriers to contain and separate commercial spaces unaffected by water damage from contaminated spaces.

Establishing containment areas prevents contaminants from spreading to uncontaminated areas, allows employees to continue working, and protects employees and customers from any pollutants or mold spores that may be present. We wrap the area in 6-mil polyethylene from floor to ceiling and seal doors and windows.

SERVPRO technicians may also establish clean rooms, equipment rooms, and areas where we bag materials before removal. We take all necessary precautions to prevent the further spread of contaminated materials to employee workspaces and customer-facing work areas unaffected by the damage from water leaks.

We provide the following water removal services to our commercial clients:

• Water Removal Services and Cleanup
• Water Damage Restoration
• Mold Inspections, Remediation, and Removal

Call SERVPRO of Little Rock for Commercial water removal services. We provide service to Little Rock and nearby areas. We can help 24/7. Call (501) 803-9700.

The Cleaning Actions of Fire Restoration in Little Rock Homes

9/14/2022 (Permalink)

Cleaning up after soot and smoke soils can be one of the most significant challenges of fire recovery services.

There Are Multiple Cleaning Methods for Fire Restoration

Cleaning up after soot and smoke soils can be one of the most significant challenges of fire recovery services our SERVPRO team provides. With our substantial inventory of cleaning products and agents, we can tailor our cleanup to the specific situation. Typical cleaning actions for soot removal include:

• Mechanical
• Lubrication
• Chemical
• Suspension

Mechanical Actions 

Various forms of mechanical action can greatly aid fire restoration of Little Rock homes. SERVPRO can often use agitation before applying cleaning agents to improve the effectiveness of these products and their intended results. HEPA vacuuming loose soil and debris from soot-covered surfaces is an example of this helpful agitation. 

The Benefit of Lubrication

The premise of lubrication cleaning is to create a slippery surface so that soils can no longer adhere to the surface and can be wiped away. Detergents used in this process can also emulsify the soils, aiding in this approach's effectiveness. 

Chemical Actions to Clean Homes 

Certain chemical products will alter the composition of the soot or its effect on surfaces. These alterations, such as stain removal and brightening, can be a step towards completely removing the appearance of soot and smoke residue damage.  

The Science of Suspension/Dispersion 

After soils loosen, suspension and dispersion of soils are among the most common approaches to cleaning after fire damage. Suspension involves soot dissolving into the cleaning product with a solution of similar composition. Emulsification acts like oil and water repel one another, where soils are pushed from a surface and prevented from reattaching so wipe cleaning can be successful.

Multiple cleaning approaches are possible when overcoming soot, smoke residues, and soil deposits on building materials and contents. Our commitment to continued training ensures we have the latest techniques and products to resolve surface damage issues efficiently. Our SERVPRO of Little Rock team is ready anytime to help at (501) 803-9700.

SERVPRO Is a Mold Cleanup Leader in the Little Rock Area

9/6/2022 (Permalink)

Finding mold in your house can cause many problems. Our professionals are ready for the remediation job 24/7. They are standing by.

Swift and Effective Mold Cleanup in Little Rock

Finding the right Little Rock firm to handle your project is the key to fast and effective mold remediation. It is essential to locate one with the requisite background, training, experience, and equipment to do your job right. SERVPRO is just such a cleanup and restoration company with the reputation and everything needed to provide you with the highest quality service.

SERVPRO has often been recognized as one of the best mold cleanup services in Little Rock. As such, we have repeatedly received the highest marks and reviews for our mold inspection, basement mold remediation, attic mold removal, and black mold repair work. Currently, SERVPRO has a 4.9/5.0 star rating on Google Reviews and has received countless exceedingly positive testimonials from satisfied customers. With that said, some of our best attributes are:

• Our decades-long background in successfully handling even the most challenging of the Little Rock area’s mold cleanup and restoration needs
• Being operated by D.E. Investments, Inc., a large management company and government contractor that offers emergency services to government agencies and has extensive experience/resources in both Arkansas and Louisiana
• Having at our disposal the specialized engineering, construction, remediation, and project management knowledge of its co-owners, Don Legg and Ed Aydlett
• The expertise of 75 full-time employees and that of numerous highly-trained technicians that form part of the nationwide Disaster Recovery Team
• Possessing an arsenal of all the latest industry gear, like high-tech wet vacs and extractors, air movers and high-velocity box fans, dehumidifiers and Injectidry systems, foggers, and all of the most powerful antifungals and deodorants

Harnessing all of the power of its various resources, SERVPRO has consistently ranked in the top ten national franchises in recent years.

Keeping this in mind, remember that SERVPRO of Little Rock is always here for you whenever you need mold cleanup work done. Contact us at (501) 803-9700 if you ever need assistance.

Are You Concerned about Flood Damage in North Little Rock?

9/6/2022 (Permalink)

Our team is here to take care of your home after a flood has occurred. Contact us 24/7 for water removal and drying services.

SERVPRO Helps Residents when Floods Strike

No visit to Arkansas would be complete without a stop at its capital, Little Rock. With a population of 197,312 people, Little Rock is the cultural, economic, and government center within the state. If you want to explore the area's rich history and culinary traditions, Little Rock is an ideal base to do it from. The city gets its name from a small rock formation on the Arkansas River, which was a famous historic river crossing and a useful landmark.

Little Rock has a long history. French explorer Jean-Baptiste Bénard de la Harpe gave the area the name Little Rock in 1772. A fur trapper built the first temporary home in the area in 1812, and the city was incorporated in 1831. 

Enjoy Arts and Culture in Little Rock

Little Rock provides a hub of arts, culture, food, and history. If you stop for a visit, you will not want to miss these cultural gems:

• The Arkansas Arts Center is home to a permanent collection of drawings by name noted artists. Among the collection, you will find works by Degas, Rembrandt, and Picasso. The museum also hosts a yearly Arkansas Delta exhibition featuring artists from the Mississippi Delta region.
• Wildwood Park for the Arts is a unique art center located in the central valley. Wildwood exists to spark the imagination and promote connection with nature and art. The site includes a theater and hosts special events throughout the year. You can also explore multiple gardens, including a water garden, wildflower glen, and Asian garden.
• Mosaic Templars Culture Center promotes knowledge of African-American art and culture throughout Arkansas. The museum houses a permanent collection, a discovery center, and a performing arts space.
• Old State House is the oldest state capitol west of the Mississippi. It was the site of the fourth constitutional convention, where attendees agreed to ensure voting rights for freedmen. The building has been a medical school, government office, and a war memorial. These days it is a museum where you can view exhibits related to Arkansas history, including the inauguration gowns of Arkansas' first ladies.

If all that history is making you hungry, Little Rock will not disappoint you. Arkansas has a delicious food culture. Barbecue and smoked meats are very popular here, and you will find plenty of places serving barbecue, pulled pork, hog roasts, and ribs, with traditional side dishes. Fried catfish and fried pickles are also popular, and so is cheese dip. The Mississippi Delta also has its own style of tamales, made with spiced cornmeal.

Helping Residents Prepare for Flood Damage

Arkansas suffered extensive flooding in 2019 when the Arkansas River flooded due to heavy rainfall. The local government declared a state of emergency, and the floods claimed five lives and caused over $3 billion in damages.

You cannot prepare for every flood, but there are some things you can do:

• Store all medicines, for people and pets, in watertight containers and on an upper floor if you can.
• Keep all necessary paperwork in a watertight box and store it somewhere easy to grab.
• Have an emergency kit with food, medicine, clothes, phone chargers, and pet supplies close at hand.

If you need help with storm damage clean up in your house, call SERVPRO. We will evacuate water, dry out your home and belongings, and clean and restore as many items as possible. We also take care of home repairs and deodorization.

For help with flood damage, call SERVPRO of Little Rock at (501) 803-9700.

Need Fire Damage Cleanup in Little Rock – Call SERVPRO

7/11/2022 (Permalink)

Our team ready to clean up and restore your fire damaged commercial property. Call us today!

SERVPRO Delivers Fire Damage Cleanup and Content Restoration in Little Rock

After a fire in Little Rock, many businesses have to deal with many issues, including cleanup and removal of damaged contents and structure, repair and restoration, client services, rebuilding, reordering, and resupply of goods and services; and on and on! Extended closures have a significant impact on cash flow. There are many issues to resolve, which can seem overwhelming to many commercial owners.

SERVPRO provides fire damage cleanup and restoration services to commercial businesses in Little Rock. We know how important it is for retail customers to recover from a fire and continue providing products and services to their customers. Our team is onsite within four hours from your call, ready to begin cleanup after a fire damages your commercial building. We can take on the massive task of removing fire-damaged structures and contents and cleaning all surfaces of soot and smoke odors.

Our building services teams can also assist with the commercial restoration of your building, allowing you to focus on your clients and resolving issues aimed at reopening. Our general contractor license #24320 means we can tackle everything from controlled demolition, document drying, temporary fencing, roof repair and warehouse space, electrical and plumbing repairs, drywall, flooring installation, and more.

We work closely with your team and your insurance company to ensure they have all the information they need for insurance claims and planning to reopen your business. We are available 24/7 to respond to help our clients deal with the aftermath of a fire in the commercial building. Our services include:

• Commercial building fire clean up
• Fire damage restoration
• Smoke damage restoration

Call SERVPRO of Little Rock for fire damage restoration services. We cover Little Rock and nearby areas. We can help 24/7. Call (501) 803-9700.

Outstanding Support Provided for Little Rock Customers after Storm Damage

7/11/2022 (Permalink)

If a storm leaves your home with flood damage, call on SERVPRO to restore the damage and leave your home "Like it never even happened."

Call on SERVPRO for Expert Storm Damage Restoration

Immediately after severe storms damage your Little Rock home, it is understandable to feel frightened and overwhelmed. The devastation can be difficult to process. Worries about how to find the right restoration company and fears about how to pay for restoration demoralize homeowners. Our restoration company has a unique team to help with all aspects of storm recovery.

Our storm damage cleanup firm in Little Rock searches for seasoned and enthusiastic employees at every level. Comprehensive training is supported for every member of our crews and management and office staff as well. This standardizes the process while giving each person involved a chance to understand the challenges of storm damage recovery.

Our skilled crews can handle every step of storm damage recovery, from securing your home with boards and tarps to keeping the elements out immediately after the storm to the final touches after restorative tasks are complete. We take seriously our promise to make it “Like it never even happened.”

Our IICRC certified crews arrive with extensively stocked service vehicles, ready for a broad range of storm-related issues. We remove water, dry structures and stabilize spaces where walls and support may have gone missing because of high winds or tree damage. SERVPRO brings high-efficiency air movers, dehumidifiers, and heaters to create the optimum conditions for drying. Our employees master drying strategies, including moisture measuring and monitoring during recovery. Special projects like carpet cleaning and drying, document recovery, and personal possession inventory and review at off-site production areas mean all of your belongings have a chance to weather that storm you and the house endured.

We not only have top-notch storm damage recovery work crews, but we also offer substantial assistance with evaluating, documenting, and presenting insurance claims. Several senior management team members have extensive experience in the insurance industry, providing the framework for ethical and thorough planning and follow-through for every job we perform. You can rest easy knowing SERVPRO employees are transmitting all the information your insurance company needs to cover your storm-damage-related claims to the letter of your policy.

Call SERVPRO of Northwest Little Rock at (501) 803-9700 for all your storm damage needs. We have the skills and the highly qualified staff to bring your home back to preloss condition.

SERVPRO's Water Damage Restoration Plan Will Restore Your Ferndale Home

7/11/2022 (Permalink)

Our cleaning and restoration solutions at SERVPRO of Northwest Little Rock can make it like it was never dirty after the disaster.

Addressing Possible Hazards When Offering Water Cleanup Services in Ferndale

Sites that require water cleanup services might have several dangers that may hurt occupants and our team during the restoration process. The threats may be classified as personal, environmental, and biohazards. Working in confined spaces, slipping, tripping, falling, and exposure to chemical safety issues are individual dangers. The dangers posed by electrical, structural, and hazardous materials are under environmental risks. Exposure to molds and dangerous waste is part of the biohazards that restorers face when addressing such incidents in Ferndale.

Safety is our first concern when performing water cleanup in Ferndale, and we guarantee that by completing a safety evaluation. The structures we attend to are different and have different construction materials and electrical systems. At the same time, the building and the water may contain hazardous substances. Knowing the water's duration on the structure can help address some of the concerns.

Some of the cleaning agents we use when cleaning, deodorizing, and disinfecting your home may present some chemical safety concerns. To limit exposure when working, we wear respirators and other appropriate PPE. Also, before the occupants can re-enter the area, we ensure it is appropriately dry and ventilated. Our SERVPRO technicians never exchange their PPE unless they are well cleaned.

We use chemical-resistant gloves when using chemicals that cause blisters, irritation, and whiten the skin. We must wear splash goggles if we have to mix, spray, and pour chemicals during the restoration process. Respirators can also be helpful when working with hydrocarbons, solvents, and organic vapors. Whether we are addressing odor problems, using dehumidifiers and air movers to dry your property, or removing severely contaminated items from the site, we are always there to address our clients' concerns.

Our cleaning and restoration solutions at SERVPRO of Northwest Little Rock can make it like it was never dirty after the disaster. You rely on us when you need water damage restoration, storm damage restoration, mold remediation, and fire damage restoration. Call (501) 803-9700 for our experienced technicians to respond promptly.

Preparation Is Crucial If Your Need Water Removal from Your Little Rock Business

6/13/2022 (Permalink)

ERP Keeps Your Little Rock Business Safer and Functioning after Water or Fire Damage with SERVPRO's Help

The SERVPRO ERP Plan Provides Protection For and Against Water Damaging Events to Your Commercial Work Place in Little Rock

Everything you worked for to establish a thriving Little Rock business can wash away if a significant water loss occurs on your commercial property. Whether the water invading your company is from a plumbing leak, runoff from a storm, or backup from the sewer, or a combination, you need help from a trustworthy restoration company. 

Your Little Rock business needs fast water removal day or night when an emergency arises. Water losses quickly cause significant damage to the structure and the contents of your business, and the situation worsens hour by hour. A practical and proactive option we offer to business owners is a predetermined emergency plan, designed exclusively for the physical layout of your commercial property, the type of business you conduct, and the likelihood that contaminated water is an issue. 

The SERVPRO Emergency READY Plan and Profile (ERP) takes a few steps to complete. You set up a time for an experienced manager to walk through your site before any emergency. Our team leader views your property for potential vulnerabilities, including areas where excess water could be collected and inventory, records, systems, and supplies that are at risk for severe damage if any circumstances require water removal. Expect suggestions from our experts to minimize the effect of an emergency necessitating pumping and extracting large quantities of water. 

We also direct you to the SERVPRO ERP mobile app, a tool for you to give us more information to make a water removal scenario even more seamless. Take a few minutes to identify key staff or family who can act on your behalf if a water crisis occurs when you are out of town or otherwise unavailable. Mark the locations of utility shut-offs and share with us the names of contractors and vendors who installed systems and equipment for your business in case we need to discuss restoration and restarting issues. 

Note that SERVPRO is your preferred restoration company, permitting us to get to work immediately. As we collaborate to finalize the plan, we explain what you and your staff can anticipate when we arrive to start the water removal and complete applied structural drying. We will discuss ways to help you keep at least part of your business operating during a crisis. Maintaining responsiveness and a customer service presence give your customers confidence that you can weather this catastrophe. 

Responsible business owners work with SERVPRO of Northwest Little Rock to create an ERP in the event of a water or other disaster. Call (501) 803-9700 to schedule a planning appointment to ensure a quick recovery and minimal disruption in operations if professional water removal becomes necessary.

Fire Damage Restoration Inspection Goals for Little Rock Homes

6/13/2022 (Permalink)

Soot webs or tags are produced from carbon and tar being released as a fire burns. SERVPRO has the cleaners to remove the soot and smoke.

Identifying the Focus of Fire Damage Restoration 

Fires are among the most destructive and overwhelming disasters a home can face, especially if the blaze spreads through multiple rooms or floors of the property. Restoration services must first focus on the most pressing concerns to protect the property and its contents from unnecessary harm. We begin cleanup tasks with a thorough inspection that can document hazards like:

• Soot
• Smoke
• Structural Damage
• Water Damage
• Odors

What Does an Inspection Achieve? 

By dispatching skilled professionals like our production management to get Little Rock fire damage restoration inspections started, we can learn much about the state of the property and the needed mitigation. Objectives of the assessment include answering questions like:

• Where is controlled demolition required?
• Are there safety concerns?
• What are restoration priorities?
• What can be salvaged?

Washable Surfaces and Salvageability 

While part of the fire damage assessment determines the condition of specific contents and building materials, it is also necessary to document if these elements are salvageable. Washability is a low-scale part of this evaluation, as only superficial damage can often be cleaned on these designated washable surfaces. With more extreme damage, the likelihood of recovery drops respectively.

Getting Emergency Services and Mitigation Started

Armed with the information collected through the inspection process and the condition of the impacted materials in the house, we can start mitigation services. Keeping a quick pace with these efforts ensures that the data gathered by the damage assessment is still relevant and conditions do not worsen while restoration gets underway.

There is a benefit to getting post-fire damage inspections started as soon as possible. The more technicians can learn about the condition of the house and needed restoration actions, the more efficient these cleanup processes can become. Give our SERVPRO of Little Rock team a call whenever disaster strikes to help at (501) 803-9700.

Don't Let Mold Become a Growing Issue in Your Little Rock Home

6/13/2022 (Permalink)

Seemingly small areas of mold can indicate a larger problem. Contact SERVPRO to eliminate to stop the growth and eliminate it.

Our Mold Damage Techniques Can Restore Your Little Rock Home

There is a presence of mold inside your Little Rock residence. It is essential to call a professional right away to handle the situation because ignoring the problem can result in an infestation rather quickly. Contacting us for the job makes sense because our skilled technicians can restore your home to its pre-mold state when possible. 

SERVPRO mold damage restoration teams in Little Rock are very diligent. You can trust them to take safety precautions during the containment phase to prevent mold from spreading to other areas of your home. First, our technicians seal areas such as windows, hallways, and doors with plastic sheeting to contain airborne spores. Plus, they block air vents to keep mold spores from spreading throughout your home via the heating and cooling system. 

Removal begins after our IICRC trained techs seal the affected areas. The surfaces we clean mold from can include porous surfaces like carpeting. We often use anti-fungal sprays to eliminate mold and stop mold growth. Typically, we clean non-porous surfaces like metal or glass with wet sponges and detergents. Techs may also utilize a HEPA-filtered vacuum to remove layers of mold from non-porous surfaces and pick up and trap mold spores. Crews may use agitation methods such as wire brushing, sanding, or damp wiping to remove mold. 

After the containment and cleaning stages, our techs can begin to dry the area. An axial fan is one of the best tools for this phase. These fans are high-velocity and quickly push damp air from the structure, which helps speed up the drying process. The team may also use air movers to draw in dry and warm air aiding with moisture elimination. Our team strategically places dehumidifiers to reduce moisture levels inside the structure. SERVPRO of Northwest Little Rock provides mold damage restoration that you can trust. Contact us 24/7 at (501) 803-9700. We can make it look "Like it never even happened."

Water Damage Restoration for Little Rock Businesses

5/11/2022 (Permalink)

Carpeting is often damaged during a commercial water loss event. Our SERVPRO team is always ready-to-go to restore your business.

SERVPRO Restores Wet Business Premises and Contents

Office blocks help support multiple businesses that lease floors or sections of each level. Sometimes an unforeseen emergency occurs, such as water intrusion, that can hamper businesses' ability to function correctly. One of the most common areas of damage in water intrusion is office carpets which can be porous and quickly absorb excessive moisture. 

Our team provides emergency commercial water damage restoration to Little Rock Businesses. We can dry, clean, and restore the premises following a water intrusion event with minimal business disruption. Our processes encompass all areas of water impact, but we often find our main focus is on flooring and carpeting. Office carpets are most commonly constructed from synthetic materials like polypropylene, with the most durable being made from nylon. These materials are up to fifty percent weaker when wet, so they can easily suffer permanent damage in high foot traffic areas. SERVPRO is a licensed commercial restoration service that can help with:

• Carpet drying
• Water restoration 
• Water mitigation

Our technicians always bring a carpet tool kit when dealing with water intrusion. Standard tools include adhesives, glue guns, knee kickers, razor knives, and seaming irons. Wet carpets often require drying on both sides, which means it is normal for us to detach the carpet to assess the laminate condition. Drying only one side of the carpet can often result in secondary damages further down the line. These damages can include mold growth, malodor, or microbial infestation. We also pack adhesives to ensure that salvageable carpets can be reattached once complete drying process. One example of drying the undersides of the carpeting is by floating the carpet using air movers to circulate warm, dry air onto the laminates and flooring beneath.

• Wet carpets often require the replacement of the carpet pad, which can absorb moisture and break apart.
• PVC pipes are often used to support floated carpets and allow us to direct warm air beneath. 
• Carpet pads are cut into smaller pieces using a duckbill knife and disposed of with new replacements.

Avoid carpet damage at your premises. Contact SERVPRO of Little Rock for commercial water damage restoration at (501) 803-9700.

What Few People Know About Little Rock Fire Damage Remediation Steps

5/11/2022 (Permalink)

A fire in your home can cause drastic changes that make your Little Rock residence unlivable and extremely messy.

Fire Mitigation and Packout for Your Damaged Little Rock Home

Mitigation is a vital component of disaster recovery for your Little Rock home. Our technicians respond to emergencies like fires quickly to ensure that we can limit the loss to your property and your home's contents. Homeowners need to react swiftly to get trained personnel into their homes following the extinguishment of the fire so that strategies like pack-outs can be most effective.

While you might have many concerns for your property after the incident, fire removal efforts in Little Rock and content protection are the first steps that professional restoration technicians like ours take when we arrive at your damaged house. Much of this initial work that we do also goes to help provide your insurance company with the necessary information and documentation required to approve a damage claim and afford restoration work for your property.

Mitigation work often involves assessing the damage and beginning to remove debris and overly damaged structural elements to get down to the skeleton of your home in the damaged areas and ultimately rebuild it. We can test materials for structural integrity to exercise our controlled demolition techniques that only remove the portions of your home's construction that are too severely damaged to preserve.

Additionally, our contents department works throughout the initial mitigation phase to tag items requiring removal and relocation until the restoration work is completed. We can move them to our facility for safekeeping and focused cleaning and deodorization as needed. Once the restoration work in your home ends, we can return these items to their original positions on the property to make it "Like it never even happened."

You might find a fire in your home an overwhelming experience, but you can count on our SERVPRO of Little Rock to respond quickly with the expertise and tools to help recover your home. Call us anytime that disaster strikes at (501) 803-9700.

Mold Damage Specialists in Little Rock

5/11/2022 (Permalink)

The team at SERVPRO is ready to roll to your home to remediate mold damage.

Contact the Specialist at SERVPRO at the First Sign of Mold Damage

If a pipe breaks underneath your home in Little Rock, the water can affect structural components without you realizing it. Water can leak into your crawl space and cause many problems. Many crawl spaces already have elevated temperatures and humidity levels, making it a prime location for microbial growth. 

Extra moisture added to a crawl space increases the chances of a fungus developing. For mold damage in Little Rock to occur, it needs an organic food source, the right temperature, and moisture.

Once microbes develop inside a structure, they can quickly reproduce and cause problems in other locations. Once the spores mature, they form structures called hyphae. The hyphae grow down into the material and up above it and across the surface. The hyphae then release spores into the airflow of the building that floats around until they settle down into a new location. 

If mold develops inside your crawl space, it can cause damage to structural components. Fungi can also create foul odors that can affect your entire house. Microbes inside your crawl space also can make their way into your ventilation system, causing air quality issues. 

Whenever our IICRC trained technicians remediate fungal issues, we take extreme measures to prevent spores from spreading to unaffected areas. Before any work begins, the crawl space gets sealed off so that no dust or debris created by the restoration process spreads across the building. We use poles and thick plastic to build a containment chamber around the affected area of the crawl space. 

If the entire crawl space is contaminated, then the floor joists get sealed off so that the insulation in the floor does not get affected. Once the affected region is sealed off from the rest of the home, the contaminated materials get removed. If the mold has not gone too deep into the floor joists, they can be sanded down and restored. After sanding, the affected wood gets sprayed with a specialized sealant paint. 

Before the containment chamber gets taken down, we vacuum all dust and debris with a vacuum that has a HEPA filter. If you ever need help with microbial growth inside your crawl space, call SERVPRO of Little Rock at (501) 803-9700 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Can I Trust SERVPRO To Take Care Of My Belongings During Mold Removal?

4/13/2022 (Permalink)

Count on the professionals at SERVPRO if you find mold damage in your home.

Little Rock Homeowners Need Mold Remediation They Can Rely On

As any resident of Little Rock knows, it can be quite stressful to call contractors to your home. You want to know they can take care of your belongings.

When it comes to mold removal in Little Rock, homeowners need remediation specialists who care for their belongings as if they were their own. That is why it is a good idea to call SERVPRO.

How Does SERVPRO Take Care of My Belongings?

We understand that mold can grow anywhere with a food source, including your:

• Carpets and drapes
• Drywall, wallpaper, and painted walls
• On wood or metal surfaces
• Around sinks, tubs, and faucets
• In attics, basements, laundry rooms, and crawl spaces

Mold gets everywhere – but your belongings are in safe hands with us. Our technicians use professional cleaning techniques and antimicrobial cleansing agents to care for your belongings. It is always our aim to salvage items if we can – disposal is a last resort.

If we need to pack out your belongings while we remedy the mold, we can store them safely in our warehouse and return them to you clean. We also log every item and ensure that what we return matches our inventory list. We provide a special software program called the CCIS Contents Claim Inventory System that can scan and document the steps of the service.

How Does SERVPRO Take Care of My Home?

Our technicians know that mold can wreak havoc in your home. We take care of your home by:

• Choosing the most appropriate cleaning methods that are least likely to damage the structure of your home
• Thoroughly dry your home to prevent further warping of wood or plaster.
• Taking care of restoration jobs such as removing drywall or hanging fresh wallpaper
• Using powerful filtration to remove mold spores from the air
• Deodorizing your home so it smells fresh once more.

We aim to leave your home "Like it never even happened."

What About Aftercare?

Our team is available 24 hours a day if you have any concerns. Your project manager can also call you a week after our visit to check that you are satisfied with the service and answer any further questions. And of course, before we leave your home, we do a walk-through with you to ensure you are satisfied with our service.

For a mold remediation and removal company, you can trust, call SERVPRO of Northwest Little Rock at (501) 803-9700.

What Do I Need to Do If I Have Water Damage in My Kitchen?

4/13/2022 (Permalink)

No matter how your property is affected by water damage, SERVPRO is ready and available to help 24/7.

SERVPRO Performs Complete Restoration Services to Your Little Rock Home.

Attempting to clean up and perform repairs after a water leak in your Little Rock home can be daunting and quite frankly ineffective because moisture tends to hide out of sight, requiring additional equipment. Most homeowners simply do not have the right equipment to repair water damage effectively. Depending on the quantity of moisture and the leak's size, the job may be too much for you to handle on your own. 

Why Should I Use a Professional Service to Restore My Home?

SERVPRO Has the Knowledge, Experience, and Expertise to Repair Damages

If you need water restoration services in Little Rock, our team can help get your home back to pre-damage condition. Our technicians scope the damage and use their knowledge to create restoration goals to suit your home and personal needs. We pride ourselves on our premium individualized services.

What Makes Professional Equipment Ideal for Water Restoration?

• Extraction equipment is essential for restoration. 
• Air movers blow high-velocity air toward the targeted area. 
• Dehumidifiers come equipped with HEPA filters, ensuring proper air conditions.
• Multiple air movers and dehumidifiers function at one time for optimal results.

What Are Some Disadvantages of Using My Own Equipment?

• Homeowners may not understand drying principles that facilitate the best drying conditions. 
• Most people do not have the proper equipment; for example, very few homeowners have moisture sensors to determine moisture levels. 
• Using insufficient equipment substantially lengthens the drying time, thus impacting the quality of the restoration job.

Consider using our professional services to mitigate the water damage to your property. Our highly trained technicians provide 24/7 rapid response with advanced equipment. We are here for you.

For 24/7 assistance after a water leak, contact SERVPRO of Northwest Little Rock at (501) 803-9700. We will make it "Like it never even happened."

Tips for Effective Restoration of Water Damage in Little Rock Properties

3/23/2022 (Permalink)

When a burst pipe situation causes water damage in your home, time is of the essence. Contact SERVPRO 24/7 to quickly assess and remediate the damage.

Mitigating Water Loss in Little Rock Means Calling SERVPRO Quickly

It is hard to predict leaks or burst pipes in your property, so the only way to combat them is to react accordingly when one does happen. Fast action is one effective weapon to help you prevent extensive damages. So, immediately you notice the water pooling in your Little Rock property, you should embark on removing it. We offer professional remedial services that can help you deal with the problem without too much stress.

Part of the reason why water damage in Little Rock overwhelms many property owners is because they fail to see below the surface. Efforts that only clear the water standing on surfaces lead to further problems because in most cases, the water seeps through the floor to the baseboards. It only takes as little as 48 hours for such water to cause other problems such as mold or even rotting in wood. Working with SERVPRO helps forestall such situations because our technicians take a comprehensive approach when extracting water from your property. For example, we remove baseboards and drill holes to reach water that seeps into wall cavities. We also use powerful truck mounted water extractors for faster removal of any significant volumes of standing water.

In most cases, the goal to restore the affected areas to preloss conditions is achieved. The only problem is the cost incurred during the restoration process. One way our SERVPRO team helps you save money is by reducing the amount of teardown involved. By cutting down the time water pools in the affected property, we limit seepage into wall cavities and below wooden floors. This process helps ensure restoration without tearing these areas down. It is possible to do this because we use specialized equipment like the Injectidry system and drying mats, which extract moisture trapped in cavities or below surfaces effectively.

Drying a water-damaged property is vital to forestall problems caused by excessive moisture. The amount of water targeted for evaporation, humidity levels, the level of air movement, and temperature are the four main factors that determine the drying rate. Our SERVPRO team has the necessary tools to ensure optimum conditions. For example, our technicians can maintain the optimum 70°F to 90°F for fast drying using portable heaters. We also have the necessary air movers and dehumidifiers.

You should call SERVPRO of Northwest Little Rock at (501) 803-9700 when water damages your property.

Removing Soot, Smoke and Staining From Your Ferndale Home After Fire Damage

3/18/2022 (Permalink)

When a fire has caused damage to your home, you need the expertise of a remediation company to work for you. Contact SERVPRO right away.

Team SERVPRO Understands That Remediation Response Speed Can Help Prevent Secondary Damages

Fire is not always a disaster, but it is debilitating. Soot and smoke residue can stain your walls, furniture, and fittings. Synthetics can react with heat to produce harmful toxins. After firefighters leave, there is also secondary water damage to consider which, if left alone, can lead to mold, mildew or other permanent damages.

The impact of fire damage to Ferndale homes is significantly reduced by reacting quickly and efficiently. The extent of damage is complicated and is caused by a myriad of different factors. That could include the type of material burnt, the amount of heat, oxygen or moisture in the air, the type and temperature of surfaces as well as your building's airflow.

Given that there are many factors to consider, effective cleaning solutions can be hard to come by. For that reason, SERVPRO always conducts a pre-test of your furnishings, smoke residue, and wet/ dry soot. A pre-test ensures that we are not going to waste time applying standardized cleaning techniques to areas that would benefit from a tailored approach.

One of the main factors during a SERVPRO pretest is to assess the materials in your home. Porous materials tend to be harder to clean because they absorb damage beneath the surface, leading to stains. Heat causes materials to expand making materials that may not be porous, like synthetics, absorb burnt materials. Moisture, which could come from firefighters or even something as simple as wet weather, also sets residue causing staining.

For these reasons, SERVPRO IICRC-certified technicians are trained to act quickly to mitigate loss. Settled soot that is absorbed by surfaces becomes very difficult to restore and may need replacement. However, if you act fast enough, we can work towards a restore over replace method and save that which can be saved.

Dealing with fire damage is stressful. As part of our service, we can create an itinerary with you to be handed over to your insurer. We can also give you a detailed explanation of the work to be done, the tools needed to complete the job as well as predicted outcomes. Once work has started, we can use all of our 40 years experience in fire and water damage to bring you the best possible results.

So if your home has been damaged by a recent fire, SERVPRO of Northwest Little Rock is on hand to help bring your home back to its best. Call us 24/7 at (501) 803-9700 to arrange a service.

Why Water Damage Repairs in Little Rock Require Resources

3/13/2022 (Permalink)

Finding hidden water leaks in your home is our specialty. Contact SERVPRO to assess and remediate the current water damage emergency situation.

Water Damage Triggers Many Issues in Little Rock Homes – SERVPRO Is Well Equipped

When a broken pipe in your Little Rock home spews water, it can leave the wall interiors soaked. If you do not realize this soon, the water can seep through drenching carpeted areas within rooms and flooding the tiled sections. The water spreading across the floor can lead to hidden damage in the subfloors. Dealing with these problems necessitates skills and resources such as what SERVPRO has to manage and restore the property to a preloss state effectively.

The need for water extractors is evident since all other water damage repairs in Little Rock homes cannot happen if there is still water stagnating in the house. Our SERVPRO technicians decide on equipment for the extraction depending on the amount of water or type of surfaces involved. High volumes of water require equipment with high vacuum-lift capacity.

How to Detect Water Leaks in Walls

• Look for puddles of water near the wall
• Look for discoloration on the wall
• Scan for moisture inside the wall

Drying to manage water damage

Removing water from the walls is not adequate to control moisture damage. Taking specific action to dry the area is necessary. Our technicians drill holes between wall studs to get through the exterior wall and set air movers to force warm, dry air through the wall space, enhancing evaporation.

Very porous materials like carpets require the appropriate drying procedures even though they are not hidden. Drying by floating the carpet is one such option whereby air is blown from under the carpet. Our technicians can use 2 or 3-speed centrifugal air movers equipped with carpet clamps to float the carpet.  

Other techniques for drying carpets

• In-place drying
• Drying the carpet flat
• Floating the carpet over the pad

SERVPRO of Little Rock has sufficient resources to manage water damage "Like it never even happened." Call us at (501) 803-9700.

Can a Little Rock Home Benefit from Fire Damage Services After a Nearby Fire?

3/2/2022 (Permalink)

When a fire strikes home, SERVPRO fire damage restoration techs are ready to help 24/7 36 days a year.

SERVPRO Helps Tackle Secondary Fire Damage in Little Rock Homes

It is reasonable to think that fire restoration services should focus on the Little Rock home where the fire started. However, if you live in an area where houses are close together or in an apartment building, you may suffer the aftermath of the flames and smoke. Rather than attempt to clean it and achieve short-term relief, it is better to call a professional fire restoration team to help you solve the problem.

Even when the fire damage to your Little Rock home didn’t start within your property, SERVPRO and its certified team of experts are ready to help. The fine dust typical of a fire, as well as the smoke, can travel easily from unit to unit, regardless of where your property line is. When you enlist the help of an expert team like ours, you can be assured that soot, debris, and odors are no match for our advanced equipment and techniques. All you need to do is call our hotline, which is answered around the clock to serve you when you most need us.

Among the most valuable aspects of delegating fire damage restoration to SERVPRO is that our state-of-the-art equipment helps us detect threats even when they aren’t visible to the naked eye. 

Fires can deposit a fine layer of dust-like residue on your walls, furniture, and belongings which has the potential of causing damage in time. Our staff takes great care in the following to protect your home from the threat becoming real-

• Pre-treat all surfaces before applying EPA-approved cleaning solutions
• Assessing humidity levels and using equipment to restore normal measurements
• Utilize airborne deodorizers to counteract the smell of smoke

SERVPRO of Little Rock is ready to help when you call us at (501) 803-9700. Whether the damage seems big or small, our team is prepared to leave your home “Like it never even happened.”

Why are Mold Inspections Necessary in North Little Rock?

3/2/2022 (Permalink)

Mold damage remediation is no DIY project. SERVPRO uses the latest technology and equipment for every mold remediation service.

Addressing Mold Damage Early is Key in Protecting North Little Rock Homes

Mold in North Little Rock homes is not uncommon, but the extent of what mold growth can do to your home is not as clear. Mold may cause health effects to those who live in the house, but some homeowners do not realize that a growing mold colony can cause structural damage and compromise your furniture and personal belongings. When we fail to understand just how dangerous mold can be, it may take us a while to reach out to a professional restoration team, letting mold spread in the meantime.

If you need a mold inspection in your North Little Rock home, call our SERVPRO team and let our leading team care for your needs. Mold spores tend to settle upon organic materials such as drywall and wood. It also thrives in dark and humid places and may even crawl into your ventilation system, reaching further into your house. Our mold remediation specialists know how to evaluate and clean mold damage, so your house is in top shape. There are, however, some tasks homeowners can do to help protect their residences from mold:

• Control leaks, even if they seem small. Every time moisture increases, mold finds a hospitable environment to reproduce. Fixing leaky pipes, windows, and doors helps prevent a rise in humidity.
• Be vigilant of visible mold. Always check inside cabinets and closets and call our SERVPRO restoration team to detect a change. The sooner you catch mold growth, the better the outcome.
• Trust your sense of smell. If you walk into a room and sense a musty smell that wasn’t there before, it could be the first sign of a mold problem. Reach out to our staff and let us give you some guidance.

SERVPRO of Little Rock is your army to combat mold. Call us at (501) 803-9700 as soon as you suspect mold growth and let us leave your home “Like it never even happened.”

Where Do I Find a 24/7 Water Extraction Team in Little Rock?

3/2/2022 (Permalink)

Water damage cleanup is a job for SERVPRO. We will be on-site within 4 hours of the initial call. We are here 24/7 365 days a year.

SERVPRO Answers the Call of Little Rock Homeowners and Provides Water Emergency Services Around the Clock

There is never a good time for your Little Rock residence to flood or suffer from water damage, but when it happens in the middle of the night, the situation seems even more dire. At first, you may want to focus on stopping the water leak and moving your belongings out of harms’ way, but the sooner you can get a water restoration team to your home, the better it is. Standing water continues to cause water damage to your floors, furniture, and personal property until it is removed, so acting quickly is essential.

Thankfully, in Little Rock, water extraction services are a phone call away when you call our SERVPRO office. We answer your needs around the clock and can dispatch our fleet of experts soon after your contact. Even when you think you can handle the water cleanup on your own, there may be hidden damage lurking under cabinets and within walls, and only a team of experts can detect it. Making a call at the right time can help minimize your loss of time and money during the unfortunate incident.

Some of the reasons to consider SERVPRO and our team of experts well beyond our industry certifications include the following-

• Industrial-grade equipment- Our tools and equipment are not only varied but industrial-grade, which translates into a more efficient water extraction and close monitoring of their progress.
• Assistance in filing insurance claims- all of our steps are documented, and we share this information with you to assist in your dealings with insurance.
• Specialized drying solutions- some of your personal property may need specialized drying solutions to remove traces of water damage. We can provide those offsite and preserve things like pictures and documents that are irreplaceable.

SERVPRO of Little Rock stands by your side from the moment you call us at (501) 803-9700. Leave water extraction to us and let your life continue “Like it never even happened.”

Helping Your Business Weather the Flooding from Storms in Little Rock

1/26/2022 (Permalink)

Our area is prone to year round heavy rain. But you can rest easy. SERVPRO is just a phone call away.

Flash Flood Damage Puts Little Rock Businesses at Risk

Storms, pushing their way through Little Rock, place local businesses at risk of severe destruction. Heavy rains and high winds, including tornadoes, have been in the news for weeks. When the conditions are right, commercial buildings can fill with overland or flash floodwaters. Professional water removal and structural drying are crucial to save your business.

Commercial flood damage in Little Rock impacts the entire community and state where it occurs. The capital city relies on a robust economic climate to get the business of governing done. When public institutions and the businesses that support them suffer from flooding, we take on the challenge to return even significant commercial damage to pre-disaster conditions.

SERVPRO can respond to extensive flooding in one or more buildings. SERVPRO backs our local presence by a nationwide network of other commercial flood damage remediation experts. Rapid water removal and whole-building structural drying are crucial to halting the damage and transforming a chaotic mess back to “Like it never even happened.”

Investments in employee training and up-to-date equipment are vital components to the SERVPRO approach. Our technicians pursue advanced training from the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), the restoration industry’s standard development organization. Our management seeks leading-edge equipment upgrades that efficiently respond to commercial damages and guarantee project success.

Experienced project managers assess the flood progression and the damage done when our team arrives. We then craft a plan to pump and extract the contaminated floodwaters, disposing of them according to local hazardous waste regulations. SERVPRO technicians clean soiled surfaces and sanitize with EPA-registered disinfectants.

Precision moisture meters establish baselines for structural component drying goals. SERVPRO technicians monitor moisture reduction as powerful air movers, heaters, and dehumidifiers dry out all affected spaces. As we complete these tasks, we pay particular attention to any evidence of microbial growth. The contamination present in floodwaters enhances the possibility of microbial infestation. Not removing moisture causes mold to grow within 24-48 hours.

SERVPRO of Little Rock is a reliable flood damage remediation company, able to manage significant commercial water damage. Call us at (501) 803-9700 for a professional assessment and abatement plan.

Fast Water Removal for Your Little Rock Home

1/19/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO can assess the presence of moisture in wall cavities and ceiling areas with thermal imagery equipment.

Little Rock Properties Suffer Less Water-Damaging Results When SERVPRO Is Promptly Called for Extraction

Admittedly, coming back to your Little Rock home and finding it storing several inches of standing water can be a little alarming. Emergencies like these can often occur when residents are not at home. Finding the right way to handle this type of situation is typically something that you want to leave to professional restorers.

While all these kinds of scenarios involve varying degrees of water removal for your Little Rock residence, this is to be expected. A plumbing break inside of a wall can often allow for much more damage than someone's washing machine gently leaking water during the draining portion of a cycle. No matter what caused your need for water extraction and subsequent damage restoration, our SERVPRO team of professionals can help.

One of the priorities of restoration specialists entering your home is identifying the source of the water damage itself. If this has occurred inside a wall, portions of paneling or drywall need to be removed to access the break or rupture and repair it. This step ensures that once the water is turned back on to the interior, it does not create worsening problems throughout the affected areas and beyond.

Our experienced SERVPRO professionals also work to ensure that extraction and drying techniques are successful by assessing the presence of moisture in wall cavities, in ceiling areas, and beneath flooring with thermal imagery equipment.

You should be mindful that highly saturated construction materials like drywall and ceiling tiles can fall with little to no warning when they are too saturated and heavy to remain fixed in place. Exercise caution when assessing the full scope of the damage in your home before restoration specialists arrive. We suggest you wait until we arrive to assess the damage and develop an action plan.

There are multiple causes of substantial water damage to your home, some of which are entirely out of your control. When you face this kind of potential damage to your residence, you can put your trust in our SERVPRO of Little Rock water restoration specialists to help you clean up the mess, "Like it never even happened." Give us a call today at (501) 803-9700.

Key Elements to Swift Fire Damage Restoration in Little Rock Commercial Settings

1/12/2022 (Permalink)

Don't let a fire threaten to destroy everything you have worked so hard to build. Let SERVPRO handle the restoration and get you back in business.

Fast Fire and Smoke Restoration in Little Rock is Possible Thanks to SERVPRO

Being a successful business owner in Little Rock is a great achievement. Hard work and dedication pay off and make your establishment a resource for your clients, regardless of your field. However, a fire can quickly spark and threaten to destroy everything you have worked so hard to build. Even if insurance coverage protects you, calling a reputable fire restoration company can help mitigate your loss in terms of time and opportunity.

In Little Rock, fire damage restoration services arrive at your door after you alert SERVPRO and our team of experts. Our customers often have to balance maintaining daily operations while cleaning up after the fire. When our crew arrives, you can count on a thorough and safe assessment of your needs along with a clear action plan to remove fire and smoke residue efficiently.

To clean most items, including inventory and displays, our SERVPRO technicians use EPA-approved cleaning solutions that we previously tested to avoid secondary damage. Simultaneously, we remove any objects beyond repair and establish physical boundaries to protect unaffected items when possible. Soot removal is easy to see with the naked eye, but removing the smell of smoke is not as easy. To achieve a fresh-smelling environment in your business, we may use some of the following:

• Deodorizing pellets to help neutralize the smell
• Thermal foggers disperse odor-fighting solutions and permeate porous surfaces with them
• Ozone generators kill smell particles and purify the air

When you reach out to SERVPRO of Little Rock at (501) 803-9700 to help restore your business after a fire, you make the right decision. Our specialized equipment and industry expertise will have you and your shop feeling “Like it never even happened.”

What to Do if Your North Little Rock Property Needs Storm Cleanup on Short Notice

12/31/2021 (Permalink)

Roof leaks are common results from storms. Don’t DIY. Call SERVPRO!

SERVPRO Operates Around the Clock to Help with Storm Cleanup Around the North Little Rock Area

There is no telling when an emergency weather situation may arise. Even in the North Little Rock area, where weather can be mild, any sudden rainfall, violent winds, or flash flooding will have a significant impact on your property. SERVPRO offers restoration that often focuses on controlling the effect of water and dealing with structural damage. We’re Faster to Any Size Disaster, meaning you have a trusted name in the industry on your side whenever you need us.

Not all storm cleanup in North Little Rock is time-sensitive, meaning that you may be able to save a few fallen branches and light exterior work until a free weekend. However, you should address a leaking roof from storms or interior flooding as soon as possible. There are some situations where immense storm damage can impact your building’s structural integrity. Even though a total collapse is rare, an influx of debris and contaminated rainwater could have lasting effects and bring extensive repair expenses.

SERVPRO arrives at your door within hours of your call to assess the damage and get started on emergency mitigation tasks. Our mitigation process includes:

• Scoping out your property to assess the damage and look for any potential safety hazards
• Limit exposure to your structural elements by performing tarping/board-up services for roof damage and broken doors or windows – this prevents weather exposure, vermin infestation, vandalism, etc.
• Performing water removal services for any standing water
• Drying out your property with the help of centrifugal air movers, industrial fans, and other dehumidifiers
• Using moisture sensors and thermal imaging technology to ensure no moisture gets left behind
• Handling odor control and contamination with HEPA filtration air scrubbers, thorough cleaning, and deodorization.

For all elements of storm damage, the areas that require cleanup and cannot wait can get left to our trained crew at SERVPRO of Little Rock. Contact us whenever you need assistance by calling (501) 803-9700.

How Much Is Too Much Fire Damage to Handle with DIY in Little Rock?

12/27/2021 (Permalink)

No matter the level of fire damage or the materials burned, SERVPRO will formulate an action plan to restore your home to its pre-fire condition.

SERVPRO Wants Little Rock Residents and Business Owners to Know Fire Damage Can Worsen with Failed or Improper DIY Cleanup

Fires are the type of emergency that nobody wants to have in their home or place of business. However, these events can and do happen, but it is all about the manner you address it to restore your Little Rock property that counts. Many people go wrong when handling fire emergencies by tackling different aspects of the house fire clean-up themselves. It is essential to know that soot and smoke damage can resurface even when you think it has been eradicated, which is where SERVPRO can help!

Our SERVPRO team can be there within hours to begin work whenever faced with fire damage in Little Rock. We have a team of highly-trained and experienced technicians dedicated to bringing your interior and contents back to pre-fire condition.

Handling Smoke and Soot

You may have heard the saying that wherever there is smoke, there is fire. The two go hand-in-hand, so any fire restoration project must address every element to achieve the best results. Our technicians are trained to deal with varying kinds of soot, including:

• Protein smoke residues
• Dry smoke residues
• Wet smoke residues
• Fuel oil smoke residues
• And more

When called to assess fire damaged homes, some of the factors that dictate whether we use dry or wet cleaning methods include:

• The kinds of materials or substances that burned
• The amount of oxygen present
• The overall rate of combustion

Natural materials usually produce dry smoke that calls for mild cleaning procedures because stains and particles are not embedded. Wet smoke residues often contain solvents or aerosols, becoming more challenging and calling for detailed restoration procedures.

No matter the level of fire damage or the materials burned, SERVPRO of Little Rock will formulate an action plan to restore your home to its pre-fire condition. Call (501) 803-9700 to mobilize a crew for restoration.  

Cold Weather Storms in Little Rock? Look for Frozen Pipes and Ice Damming

12/22/2021 (Permalink)

Whenever there is a potential winter storm on the way, you want to remain prepared for cold-weather problems such as freezing pipes and ice dams.

Little Rock Residents Can Call SERVPRO to Address Damage from Ice Damming or Frozen Pipes That Burst

While the winter months in the Little Rock area are relatively mild, you may occasionally have temps that drop below freezing. Whenever there is a potential winter storm on the way, you want to remain prepared for cold-weather problems such as freezing pipes and ice dams. Failing to stay proactive about these problems will lead to possible water damage that calls for help from our skilled technicians at SERVPRO.

When it comes to frozen pipes and ice damming in Little Rock after a winter storm front rolls through, SERVPRO is there for you to handle burst pipes and hidden water damage. Before that, we want to give you details on these issues so you can know what to expect:

• Frozen pipes-that crack from ice damage are common when temperatures drop. A frozen pipe may cause water to begin backing up, seeping into the flooring and house walls, leading to structural damage. Burst pipes that cause flooding call for professional extraction, which SERVPRO can handle with the help of powerful submersible pumps and truck-mounted extractors.
• Ice damming-may also lead to structural damage, especially to your roof. Ice dams prevent snow from draining properly and are formed when an ice ridge develops, like a barrier along the roof edge. Some telltale indicators you may see when ice dam damage include ceiling leaks and discoloration or wet spots on walls. You may also want to ensure you inspect your gutter system and downspouts after heavy snow as a preventative measure.

Have you experienced damage from a winter storm event? SERVPRO of Little Rock is available to address issues stemming from frozen pipes and ice dams. You can contact us 24/7 by dialing (501) 803-9700, and we can send our Green Fleet to your door within hours to get started.

What Precautions Are Essential During Flooding Removal From North Little Rock Properties?

11/22/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Little Rock will always be ready to jump in when a storm strikes.

SERVPRO Ensures You Observe All Safety Protocols When Removing and Disposing of Floodwater

Managing flooding removal is a complex process. Although the main focus is to remove the intruding water from your house, you should also spare some thought to where the removed water ends up. Proper disposal is essential for safety and conformity with local or state guidelines.

For safe flooding removal from your North Little Rock property, efficiency during water collection is essential. Having the right extraction equipment promotes faster removal. Such equipment also simplifies arduous tasks such as removing water laced with solids such as silt, mud, or even raw sewage. In case solids are involved, our SERVPRO teams use trash pumps that eliminate the need to shovel out slurry or large solids by hand.

Other essential actions when handling flood water include:

• Involving a biohazard firm to handle heavily contaminated water
• Filtering water collected from certain areas such as carpeted floors
• Disposing of water in a sanitary line

Although floodwater is usually heavily soiled, sometimes it can be clear if only rainwater breaches your property. Therefore, you might not be that cautious with its disposal. However, filtering such water before dumping it is essential to prevent releasing carpet fibers or other harmful materials. SERVPRO technicians do not need special equipment for such tasks. Emptying the water through a spare waste tank filter or even a window screen does the job. Our crews also have appropriate PPE and sufficient training to handle sewage-filled water or other biohazards from flooding. 

For SERVPRO of Little Rock, managing flooding removal means restoring every section of your property to its preloss state while conforming to safety and government regulations. Call us at (501) 803-9700. We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.

Why Is It Essential to Resolve Water Damage in Little Rock Retail Stores Properly?

11/15/2021 (Permalink)

Any business is a priority. SERVPRO of Little Rock understands this completely.

SERVPRO Can Help You Avoid the Risks That Come With Water Intrusion Into Business Premises

Water intrusion may not be one of the things that you lose sleep over if you operate a retail store in Little Rock. However, when an incident happens, it can quickly turn from an inconvenience to a nightmarish situation with many issues to resolve. For instance, the presence of water can lead to unexpected damage to stock. Slick floors also create slip hazards, and if someone is injured, you might compensate them.

Resolving water damage in your Little Rock retail store is essential to address issues that might interfere with your business directly or indirectly. Seeking professional assistance may be necessary for a faster or thorough resolution of the problem. SERVPRO technicians can help you identify all problems and resolve them easily. This is possible by taking preventive steps in the early stages then following up with a thorough restoration.

Some essential preventive steps include:

• Containing electrical hazards
• Minimizing slip and trip hazards
• Halting moisture migration

Some water leaks, especially from the ceiling or walls, are likely to reach the wiring systems. Turning off electricity eliminates the chances of shorts or shock. It is possible to cut off electricity to the entire building or just the affected areas at the power distribution box. Our SERVPRO teams are equipped with portable generators to run electric equipment for restoration tasks without exposing anyone to electrical hazards.

Although water makes many hard floor materials such as tiles slippery, the danger might not be readily apparent. Apart from helping extract standing water faster and dry wet areas, our SERVPRO crews also have warning signs that we can deploy all over your property, helping warn customers and staff of the imminent danger. That way, we can focus on moisture control to halt the deterioration of contents and structural materials.

SERVPRO of Little Rock offers comprehensive solutions that address water damage, “Like it never even happened.” Call us at (501) 803-9700 to help you resume regular business operations.

How Can One Address Hidden Damages After Flood Damage in Little Rock Homes?

11/9/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Little Rock knows the deep severity of storm damage, give us a call today.

SERVPRO Focuses on Early Identification to Increase Chances of Prevention

Flooding and storm damage is readily identifiable. It is rarely difficult to tell which part of your home needs attention after a flooding incident, from torn roofs, shattered windows to inundated floors. However, some hidden issues might also develop, and unless the restoration team is thorough, they might remain unresolved after dealing with the main aspects of flood damage.

Hidden issues following flood damage in your Little Rock home can be tied to factors such as the intensity of the flooding, the layout of the property, or the time taken to start the restoration. A hidden problem may start as something minor then grow into a serious concern over time. For instance, you might pay little attention to beads of moisture collecting on the ceiling or wall surfaces because of condensation if the floor is still submerged. SERVPRO crews are trained to take a general approach rather than focusing on one aspect of flooding at a time, so it is harder to miss such issues.

The most likely forms of hidden damage might include:

• Rotting structural elements
• Corrosion of metals
• Mold development
• Foundation shifts

After water inundates your property, it can find a way into wall and floor cavities, thus exposing crucial structural supports. Even small amounts of moisture left unaddressed can lead to severe rotting in the long term or mold in the short term. Our SERVPRO crews use thermal cameras to locate moisture trapped in concealed areas after extracting flood water from your home. The inspection is fast and non-invasive since there is no need to tear down the areas of concern. We also check for physical changes such as cracks or stuck windows that would indicate foundation problems.

SERVPRO of Little Rock takes all necessary actions to ensure no hidden issues remain after flood damage affects your property. Call us at (501) 803-9700. We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.

Why Do Fire Restoration Professionals Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?

10/27/2021 (Permalink)

Fire and smoke damage restoration is no DIY project. SERVPRO has the manpower and equipment for every size of disaster.

Safeguarding Residents from Toxic Residues and Airborne Contaminants Starts with Deep Cleaning, Possible Only When North Little Rock Fire Restoration Technicians Wear PPE

Burning structural components and contents in your North Little Rock residence can release toxic gases. Organic materials produce nitrogen, and inorganic materials produce sulfur during burning. Both nitrogen and sulfur are hydrocarbons, potential carcinogens. Carbon monoxide, hydrogen, cyanide, and hydrogen chloride can be present inside your home after a fire, and all can be toxic. Inhaling these substances or contacting them through the skin is hazardous to you, your family, and restoration workers.

How Can Fire Damage Restoration Happen Amid Toxic Residues?

When planning for your residential fire damage restoration in North Little Rock, we make sure our crews wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Some articles of PPE, such as respirators, must fit precisely the dimensions of each worker. The sharing of PPE is contraindicated unless it is cleaned per OSHA and other regulations between users.

What Kinds of PPE Should I Expect to See On Restorers?

SERVPRO fire damage restoration technicians wear comprehensive PPE when responding to your fire loss. You might see all or most of the following:

What PPE Protects the Head and Face?

• Hard hats
• Face shields
• Goggles
• Earplugs if noisy machinery causes concerns

What PPE Protects Respiratory Function?

Respirators -- professional-grade, subject to proper:

• Fit
• Use training
• Maintenance
• Periodic inspection

What PPE Protects Skin, Hands, and Feet?

"Head to toe" covering including:

• Gowns (Tyvek suits)
• Gloves
• Shoe coverings
• Boots (preferable in fire settings because of water damage)

I Can See How PPE Protects Technicians -- How Does It Protect My Family and Me?

An adjunct to PPE's use by SERVPRO crews is the construction of containment areas within which our employees work while wearing the PPE. The contained space plus the PPE pair up to prevent tracking of soot drift of contaminated air into the rest of your home. These containment areas can be erected with tension pipes and 6-mil polyethylene sheets. Using air movers and air scrubbers, negative air pressure may be deployed to channel foul odors and airborne particulates to the exterior.

Count on SERVPRO of Northwest Little Rock to complete fire restoration comprehensively and safely. Call (501) 803-9700 day or night to schedule an assessment.

What Types of Little Rock Home Disasters Need Professional Water Cleanup?

10/20/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO is proud to be EPA-registered, we make sure any water damage restoration we provide is within the guidelines.

SERVPRO techs have the resources and experience to handle any size water cleanup in Little Rock properties

When you think of a Little Rock home that needs restoration services after water damage, you might envision standing water in every room or a waterfall coming out of a ceiling. However, many of the assistance calls from property owners bring in SERVPRO to have an inch or less of water. The issue is that the water migrates under floors, within walls, and between levels in the floor joists. All of these areas need a proper extract, and drying or costly secondary issues to deal with, such as mold infestation and foul odors, can move in and become a bigger problem than the water.

What Can Happen If I Postpone Water Cleanup in My Home?

When your Little Rock property needs water cleanup, bringing in a professional restoration services company increases the chances for a favorable outcome. Many homeowners make the mistake of

• Blotting up water
• Running fans for days  
• Spraying bleach and water on surfaces after they feel dry

And they assume the water spill situation got handled. That is where the problems can begin, and these secondary issues can be far more costly for a homeowner as they arrive in the form of mold, foul odors, and structural damage.

The major problem with DIY cleanup up water in a home is that it is nearly impossible to successfully extract it all without the use of detection equipment to locate it and extraction equipment. Water migrates rapidly within a structure, and gravity pulls it down through the path of least resistance. Water can:

• Run into the subfloor
• Seep under tiles and delaminate them
• Get absorbed into carpet and padding
• Wick into sheetrock and ruin it
• Wind up between stories in a home within the floor joists

What is the Difference in a Water Damage that Just Happened and One that Waits for Removal?

Holding off on calling SERVPRO for professional restoration services is a mistake. Water ages and degrades rapidly, and after 48 hours, the water requires handling as a biohazard. This is immediately true in cases where the water may contain chemicals or sewage. It is vital always to begin the cleanup efforts as rapidly as possible to avoid this scenario.

What are the Signs I Still Have Water in My Home?

A noticeable musty odor can be a giveaway; some part of the damaged area retained moisture. Mold can develop and spread under floors and behind walls for a long time before it gets seen. The colonies often give themselves away with the stains or discoloration on walls or ceilings.

SERVPRO techs use their advanced equipment to locate and trace the migration paths within the home. It is also useful for pinpointing areas that may support mold colonies so actions can get taken to eradicate them or prevent them from being a problem through the use of proactive applications such as antimicrobial cleaning agents and sealants used on areas where the techs performed abatement.

Can Carpets or Upholstered Furnishings Survive Water Damage?

SERVPRO techs inspect each item in all areas for restoration potential through their cleaning methods. If the cleanup begins rapidly enough and the carpet fibers do not show signs of bleeding or shrinkage, there is potential for restoring it. The same goes for area rugs, although sometimes they need to get sent for in-plant cleaning and drying. Washable slipcovers on furniture and pillowcases can get renewed through the use of the Esporta Washing System and come out with zero signs of the former water stains or spots.

The extraction equipment the techs use is the key to lessening drying times. It is not uncommon for techs to do several dry passes over the damaged area to ensure that the maximum amount of moisture gets removed.

Staying Within the Scope of Coverage

When SERVPRO techs take on the task of cleaning up a home with water damage, they also communicate with both the homeowner and insurance adjuster. Nothing gets disposed of without approval, and before restoration actions get taken, the techs verify that the work is under the scope of coverage. The early attention to establishing measures that are covered eliminates the possibility of property owners getting hit with unexpected out-of-pocket expenses related to the restoration.

SERVPRO of Northwest Little Rock at (501) 803-9700 is ready 24/7 to assist local properties with any size or type of water cleanup. The certified technicians arrive quickly and return your home to its preloss condition.

Need Flood Damage Restoration Done Quickly in Little Rock? Call SERVPRO

10/13/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO IICRC certified technicians have all the training needed for any size storm damage restoration. We are here to help, 24/7 365 days a year.

SERVPRO Offers a Premier Flood Damage Restoration to Little Rock Homes

Flood damage to your Little Rock home after a storm can be a complex mess to clean up. Professionals like SERVPRO have the necessary equipment, training, and experience to restore your home after a flood safely. Apart from the structural damage, floodwater can bring microbial contamination that needs to be addressed promptly.   

SERVPRO follows the IICRC S500 guidelines to restore flood damage to your Little Rock homes. After ensuring the safety of the occupants, the first job is to remove any standing water from the property. The next step is to dry the structure as quickly as possible and decontaminate the building if contaminants are present. SERVPRO techs use several chemical agents and biocides to disinfect your home after flood damage.     

When do SERVPRO Techs use Biocides During Water Cleanup After Flood Damage to your Little Rock Home? 

According to the IICRC S500 guidelines, biocides should only be used in combination with cleaning and drying. SERVPRO techs use approved biocides to control the growth of microbial contamination along with drying equipment. Although many chemical agents are antimicrobial, most do not kill the wide variety of fungi and bacteria encountered in the average flood situation. Hence, it is important to choose the suitable biocide for the right case. 

The IICRC states that the biocides should be used if-

• Drying is too slow and can’t prevent the growth of the microbial contaminants, and
• If any pathogenic organisms are present

SERVPRO techs use several biocides, including chlorine-based formulations, peroxide-based formulations, or formulations containing quaternary ammonium compounds. 

In case of any flood restoration-related inquiries, call SERVPRO of Northwest Little Rock at (501) 803-9700; our technicians are available 24/7. 

Some Mistakes in Dealing With a Mold Infestation in Little Rock That You Should Avoid

9/29/2021 (Permalink)

When a mold infestation affects your home, panic can set in. Call SERVPRO to investigate the cause and the extent of the damage.

Preventing Cross-Contamination of Your Little Rock Home After Mold

Containing microbes and spores circulating throughout a mold-damaged Little Rock home is vital to reducing the spread and severity of this condition. As challenging as addressing these threats might initially appear, we have a team of trained specialists accredited as Applied Microbial Remediation Technicians (AMRT.) Additionally, we have a division of general contractors capable of offering focused, controlled demolition to aid the remediation process.

Cross-contamination is a constant threat during active mold damage within Little Rock homes. The introduction of spores to new areas of your home can allow for the spread of colonization far beyond the source. Microbes and spores can travel through the HVAC system and air ducts as well, using these channels to reach new areas of the household. When remediation begins in your residence, one of the practical initial steps our AMRTs take is to turn off circulating air appliances like your air conditioner.

Mold Inspections, Remediations, and Removal

Preventing the introduction of these spores to new environments also hinges on the installation of containment barriers. During controlled demolition, soda blasting, sanding, and other removal practices, spores and microorganisms can become aerosolized. These approaches occurring within a sealed environment allow our SERVPRO technicians to effectively trap these threats and particulates with the use of sophisticated filtering systems like our HEPA air scrubbers.

We often establish a small area alongside our work zone to allow for the removal of contaminated coveralls and personal protective equipment to reduce the transfer of active spores into the clean air of undamaged regions of your house. Once mold remediation tactics are complete, including the reconstruction of removed materials by our licensed general contractors, our SERVPRO team can do a final thorough cleaning to make it “Like it never even happened.” 

No matter how severe mold damage threats can be in your household, it can get worse without the diligent containment strategies of our SERVPRO of Northwest Little Rock team. With our training and advanced technology, we can help you to overcome most mold threats that exist in your home. Give us a call anytime that you need us at (501) 803-9700.

SERVPRO Restores Little Rock Properties Following a Damaging Water Event--FAST!

9/25/2021 (Permalink)

Flooding can damage many things in your family home. Call our certified flood damage remediation technicians for effective water removal.

Damage from a Water Loss at Your Little Rock Home? Yikes!

Many Little Rock residents had few recreational options to choose from this summer. The Historic Arkansas River Flood shut down golf courses, parks, ball fields, and cycling trails throughout the city for weeks. However, many waterfront residents continue to fill their spare time dealing with water damage in their homes. Broken pipes split hoses in a washing machine can lead to a damaging water event.

Water Damage Restoration

The SERVPRO team handles Little Rock water damage for residential structures every day. We have the experience, know-how, equipment, and certifications to take care of any of the myriads of water losses facing you.

Damaged books, papers, documents - Paper makes up some of our most valuable belongings. Fine artworks, photographs, marriage certificates, legal documents, and even money are just some of the examples. Paper is a product made from wood, an organic substance that deteriorates quickly when wet. There is a good chance that we have the equipment and know the techniques to dry and restore your pieces of sentimental items, making you feel, "Like it never even happened." The quicker you make the call to SERVPRO, the higher the chance for you to pass those mementos down to your family's next generation of loved ones.

Document drying is as much an art as a science. Generally, pages in a book or that valuable document may still show signs of water stains or structural irregularities. We can at our facility use a freeze-drying method in an almost vacuum to stabilize and prevent further deterioration of the paper content. This process, called lyophilization, sublimates carbon dioxide--dry ice-- taking away residual moisture directly to a gaseous state. It can be complicated and may be useful for special documents.

Damaged furniture, wood - Also made from trees, wooden materials, and furniture are organic and can easily deteriorate if not dried and treated quickly, but at the correct rate to avoid splitting. Industries today find many uses for wood in different environments. Wood is pre-treated with chemicals that increase its longevity and strength or make it fire-retardant, easy to paint, or strong enough to withstand maximum weight limits and pressures. Each calls for unique drying techniques to prevent damage like warping, breaking, rotting, and molding. SERVPRO's team uses air movers, dehumidifiers, drying mats, and pumps to salvage your wooden floors and furniture.

When water damage threatens to destroy your valuables, remember to call the experienced technicians at SERVPRO of Northwest Little Rock. Ready to respond at any time of day or night, we are always here for you at (501) 803-9700.

How Can Professional Fire Restoration Lessen the Cost of a Fire in a Little Rock Business?

9/20/2021 (Permalink)

Many times fire damage can affect your business location. Make sure to have a plan to remediate the fire damage by contacting our certified techs!

SERVPRO Technicians Have Extensive Training in Fire Damage Cleanup and Restoration

After a Little Rock commercial property has fire damage, some property owners make the mistake of either self-cleaning or handing off the task to their regular janitorial staff. This can result in greater costs to the property owner in terms of needing to replace articles and structural elements.

Professional fire restoration in Little Rock business properties needs to begin as rapidly as possible. SERVPRO technicians arrive quickly and have a dedicated crew chief that works one-on-one with the property owner or the designated person representing the business. This ensures that the business owner never wonders what is going on with the cleanup and when the company can reopen.

One of the biggest requests business owners have is staying open during the fire damage mitigation service. Often that is not feasible because:

• The property may be unsafe due to charred building materials
• Soot can be an irritant to the skin and lungs
• Wherever soot spreads, it can create an unpleasant odor

The technicians are available 24/7 to work around the clock to restore a property. This enables any needed controlled demolition to happen and the cleanup of all affected surfaces to occur. The SERVPRO crew chief can give the property owner an estimate of the time frame for the fire cleanup and interior cleaning. This allows employees to work at home and make alternative work schedules until the building is safe to work in again. If there is any change due to additional damage not seen during the service, the crew chief will notify the contact for the client immediately. This communication keeps customers informed about what is going on and helps reduce stress over the situation.

SERVPRO of Little Rock at (501) 803-9700 has the training and resources to handle any size fire restoration and get Little Rock commercial properties reopened as rapidly as possible. 

Did You Know Biohazards are Present in Floodwater in Little Rock?

8/26/2021 (Permalink)

Even if the flood waters look clean, contaminants and debris can be present. Take precautions and contact SERVPRO for flood damage remediation.

Flood Water Removal Little Rock – How Dirty Is Flood Water

Flash flooding often occurs after a massive rainstorm and can overwhelm streets and homes in minutes and disappears in a short time. Floodwaters can pick up many contaminants as the water rushes through streets and homes. These contaminants are carried into homes, leaving a combination of debris, mud, chemicals, various animal, and human waste products. There is a yuck factor. However, these contaminants can also be dangerous.

SERVPRO knows what to look for when called for flood water removal services in Little Rock. We have been providing services to residents since 2002. Once we arrive on-site, usually in less than four hours, we immediately assess the site. Our technicians look for debris and the level of contamination, i.e., gray vs. black water.

Based on this assessment and local, state, and federal regulations, appropriate precautions are taken to protect the client and our technicians from infectious diseases.

Restore, Or Remove and Replace

The decision to restore vs. remove and replace depends on several factors. If the water is considered gray water, it is typically easier to clean and disinfect than black water. When cleaning carpets, however, under padding should be removed. Flooding composed of blackwater typically includes infectious material and sewage. Carpets and underpads need replacing, the drywall needs removing, and all structural elements must be pressure washed and disinfected.

Porous items, such as carpets and underpads, usually must be replaced. In most cases, it is too difficult to recover these items and too expensive. Non-porous items can usually be power washed and disinfected. SERVPRO can review decisions to restore or replace it with the homeowner and the adjuster.

We store clean items in a staging area that was not impacted by the floodwaters. We remove sewage waste following local state and city guidelines. Clients are encouraged to be very careful entering a flooded area due to potential exposure to electrical hazards and infectious waste until SERVPRO has completed an assessment.

Call SERVPRO of Northwest Little Rock at (501) 803-9700 for 24/7 service. We proudly serve Ferndale, Gibson, and surrounding areas. We're Faster To Any Size Disaster.

How Quickly Should Extraction Begin After Water Damage in Little Rock?

8/20/2021 (Permalink)

Water extraction is critical after an event occurs as it prevents further damage and deterioration. Contact SERVPRO to handle this process.

Importance of Fast Extraction in Water Damaged Little Rock Homes

There are many reasons that water damage incidents should not get left to resolve themselves in your Little Rock residence. With even moderate situations, damaging effects can still spread far beyond the source to affect multiple areas, materials, and contents. Additionally, affected areas include remote locations and spaces where homeowners cannot accurately determine the presence of saturation and moisture so that these effects can go unchecked and uncorrected without the expertise and equipment of skilled professionals like ours.

We know how vital it is to address damage in your Little Rock home, beginning with water removal, as promptly as possible. While there are multiple tools at the disposal of our experienced SERVPRO team, for standing water scenarios it is often wise for our team to assess the severity of the situation before determining the best equipment to use. Our technicians arrive with the full measure of these options to immediately deploy the best tool for the job.

Why Extraction and Mitigation Should Begin as Quickly as Possible

There are multiple reasons why water extraction and mitigation as a whole must get started as promptly as possible following a water damage incident. Without full knowledge of the severity and spread of the situation, homeowners can allow moisture and saturation to persist out of sight. This lingering dampness can facilitate microbial growth and can also directly damage structural elements and degrade construction materials.

Another reason why mitigation must begin as quickly as possible is the containment strategies that our SERVPRO professionals utilize. With these practices, physical barriers, and advanced equipment, we can stop the spread of water damage throughout your property. At the same time, we get to work on removing pooling water and drying out the affected regions with air movers and dehumidifiers. 

It is imperative for professionals like our SERVPRO of Northwest Little Rock team to get to work quickly on water damage that occurs in your house. We understand what equipment and tactics are necessary to make these damages “Like it never even happened.” Give us a call anytime at (501) 803-9700.

Do You Need Professional Mold Remediation in Your Little Rock Office?

8/15/2021 (Permalink)

Finding mold in your office is certainly an issue. Contact Team SERVPRO right away to come out and investigate and then remediate the mold damage.

SERVPRO Offers Reliable and Safe Mold Remediation to Little Rock Businesses

Having mold damage does not necessarily mean visible mold growth. Other indicators such as a moldy odor or an unmitigated water issue might also indicate mold. Professional mold remediation of your Little Rock office by SERVPRO can prevent mold from spreading throughout the structure and affecting the air quality. 

SERVPRO restorers use a variety of methods during mold remediation of your Little Rock office. The procedures used depend on the size of the contaminated area and the type of affected material. SERVPRO professionals can schedule mold inspections, remediations, and removal activities during off-hours when the occupants are less likely to be affected.  

Remediation Methods That SERVPRO Mold Specialists Use in Little Rock Commercial Spaces

The three most common methods of mold removal that SERVPRO techs use are-

• Wet-vacuuming- Used if a moldy area contains standing water or if the materials in the area, such as carpets, are still wet. SERVPRO techs pull up wet carpets to speed up the drying process. 
• Damp wiping- Mold growth on hard, non-porous surfaces is removed by wet wiping with a detergent. Mold growing on porous surfaces might be difficult, if not impossible, to remove. If the damage is severe, SERVPRO mold experts might have to discard the material altogether. 
• High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) vacuuming- It is used as a final cleanup method of the contaminated area once the materials are fully dry. SERVPRO techs use this method to clean the dust that has settled outside the containment. 

Materials that are heavily contaminated and can’t be salvaged are double-bagged in 6-mil plastic bags and discarded according to EPA regulations.  

Call SERVPRO of Little Rock at (501) 803-9700 to talk to our mold specialists. 

During Any Fire Damage Incident In Little Rock, Water Can Be A Factor

7/30/2021 (Permalink)

fire damage restoration services by SERVPRO are second to none when it comes to home restoration.

Water Can Be A Factor During A Fire Damage Incident

If a fire ever starts on a property in Little Rock, several different occurrences can negatively affect your home. If a blaze gets hot enough, it can burn and combust any substance in its way, using it as fuel to grow. Once part of your house becomes ablaze, flames can spread throughout the building very quickly. Smoke coming from the burn also travels around a structure and causes damage in areas not close to the source.

As a result of the fire igniting on your property, it is also possible that the fire causes issues with water and the heat and smoke the blaze creates. When mitigating fire damage near Little Rock, our SERVPRO technicians inspect moisture levels inside your home to see if there is destruction due to water along with the heat-related problems. Once a fire starts, it can cause excessive moisture to exist inside a structure after being put out in a few different ways.

Everyone knows that the best way to extinguish a fire is to use water. When the fire department gets called, they often use copious amounts of water to extinguish the blaze. Some buildings have an automatic sprinkler system that can flood houses when they get activated by heat. In other scenarios, burnt walls or structural components can fall into water pipes causing them to burst and squirt water all over the place.

Water & Fire Damage Restorations

If water gets into your home either after or during a fire, it can cause additional problems with the restoration process. Some materials can be more challenging to clean if they got wet. Water can soak soot residues deeper into porous substances making the soils nearly impossible to remove. Water can also cause soot to streak and create more issues.

If water stays inside organic materials for too long, microbial growth can occur, creating more replacement and cleaning in addition to the smoke and soot residue removal. In most situations, our SERVPRO technicians dry out the area affected by moisture before cleaning takes place. Drying out structural components before treating them for smoke damage can prevent secondary damage during the cleaning process and make soot removal easier. 

If you ever need help with issues related to water and fire damage, call SERVPRO of Little Rock at (501) 803-9700 any day of the week.

The Dangers of Water Damage In Your Little Rock Restaurant

7/23/2021 (Permalink)

Restaurants may have water damage from pipes issues. SERVPRO can handle any sized water damage job needed.

Little Rock Business Closures Get Reopened Quicker with SERVPRO's Water Cleanup and Restoration Services

Water damage can affect your restaurant in several different ways. While you are always insistent on keeping up with the needs of the building so that you always have customers satisfied with the experience that they get when they come to your eatery, some things are just out of your control. When you face a water emergency in your restaurant, though, seeking professional restoration services is a wise decision.  

You might not instantly think of water damage to your Little Rock restaurant as that big of a deal, but various considerations must get made when you face a scenario like this. For starters, you have to consider the most efficient way of cleaning up the mess and restoring the damage so that you are not fighting this problem over an extended period or allowing the situation to get worse than it already is. SERVPRO IICRC technicians get trained to handle all manner of water damage, so we know how to handle any situation and can work quickly to bring your establishment back to its preloss condition. 

Water Damage Can Lead to Mold Damage

The longer that you wait to resolve an issue like this, the more likely compounding damages result. An excellent example of this would be mold growth throughout the affected area due to the heightened moisture and dampness. Every facet of restoration is intricate and involved, but adding mold remediation on top of what you already face could close your doors for a much longer time.  

You, of course, have your profits to consider in a situation like this, as the longer, you wait to resolve the issue, the longer you go without the flow of customer traffic your eatery typically draws. This also poses a damaging situation for employees of your business who rely on the income provided to them. Without the restaurant being open and serving patrons, these employees would be asked not to come into work until the situation has gotten resolved, leaving them short of their average income expectancy. 

These are a few reasons that SERVPRO of Little Rock is a wise choice for your water damage restoration needs. Our experienced technicians are available 24/7 by calling (501) 803-9700.

What Causes Most Residential Fire Damage in Little Rock?

7/16/2021 (Permalink)

Fire damage remediation by SERVPRO technicians is a one-of-a-kind service. We will be onsite within 4 hours of the initial call.

Most Fire Damage in Little Rock Results from Everyday Household Accidents. 

When many of us think about the causes of house fires in Little Rock, we generally imagine extraordinary situations. The reality, however, often contradicts these envisioned sources of fire damage. Many times, residential fires are caused by everyday household mishaps. 

SERVPRO, experts in Little Rock water & fire damage restorations, has encountered and effectively dealt with the effects of all types of house fires. In our experience, most of these fires are not caused by dramatic events like lightning strikes, wildfires, or arson. More often, they result from fairly common accidents that most of us have had or have almost had.

Some common mishaps that can lead to fire and smoke damage:

• Forgetting to turn off cooking appliances and electric devices like clothes irons
• Out of control grease fires that start while frying foods
• Falling asleep on a couch or in your bed with a lit cigarette
• Electrical shorts or exposed wiring that ignite nearby materials
• Overheating halogen lamps and other light sources that start fires
• Children playing with appliances, electrical devices, lighters, or matches

When remediating fire-damaged homes, our house fire clean-up and fire damage restoration technicians usually find that one or more of these situations has caused the blaze. 

With all that said, if your home is ever damaged in a fire and you need help cleaning up the resulting fire damage, call your helpful neighbors at SERVPRO of Little Rock. Our skilled and well-equipped professionals are ready for your call 24/7 at (501) 803-9700.

Why SERVPRO for Removing Mold Damage From Little Rock Homes

6/25/2021 (Permalink)

Mold damage will take over your property before you know what is going on. Call SERVPRO of Little Rock for protection from further issues.

Property Owners in Little Rock Often Turn to SERVPRO for Professional Mold Remediation

Mold spores are common to every Little Rock home, but an active mold infestation is not a common occurrence. Cleaning the house and then removing the mold spores requires a trained service to return it to a pre-infestation condition. 

Most Little Rock mold damage remains confined to a room or a section of a home. SERVPRO restoration crews train to remediate (cannot eliminate) mold by establishing containment, removing contamination, and cleaning structural and personal property depending on the surface type of affected materials. 

First Step of Mold Damage Remediation

First, technicians isolate the contaminated area to prevent unintentionally spreading mold throughout the structure. Our crews use plastic sheeting to cover all entry and exit points like doors, windows, and hallways. They also seal the air vents to stop passive airflow and block the HVAC system from drawing air and mold spores into the rest of the home. If the infested area is extensive, crews may set up a clean room to store tools and clothing while removing mold to help prevent spreading mold spores. 

Step Two, Mold Removal

Next, SERVPRO technicians remove the mold contamination from affected surfaces. They fall into two categories, porous and non-porous. Porous surfaces include carpets, fabrics, and insulation. With most of these surfaces, crews have to remove the property from the affected area. Technicians remove items like upholstered furniture and curtains outside the home to clean them. They can clean carpets using an anti-fungal agent and a shampoo machine to kill the spores and remove them with the contaminated water. Insulation, depending on the type and degree of contamination, maybe cleanable. However, when in doubt, throw it out.

Non-porous surfaces are items with glass, metal, or hard plastic for the tops and sides. Technicians can usually clean these with a wet sponge and a mild detergent if needed. For thicker mold layers on these surfaces, our restoration specialists can use vacuums with a HEPA filter that can pick up and trap even a single spore off a countertop. 

There is also a smaller category of semi-porous materials, which include concrete and wood. These rougher surfaces require agitation of the surface to remove mold spores from every crack and crevice. Standard agitation actions include sanding, wire brushing, and damp wiping with an abrasive cleaning agent. Ice or soda blasting are advanced techniques for abrasively removing mold patches and hyphae without causing a mess. 

Cleaning and removing mold from the surfaces in a home requires a professional restoration company. If you need us, call SERVPRO of Little Rock at (501) 803-9700 today.

What To Expect During Fire Damage Restoration In Little Rock

6/20/2021 (Permalink)

A fire outburst is scary enough, do not tackle the damage on your own. Call SERVPRO of Little Rock we want to help.

Why SERVPRO for Fire Damage Restoration

A fire in your Little Rock residence can be an overwhelming experience. Often ignited by an accident or failure to monitor a common household task like cooking or a decorating decision like lighted candles, the blaze is unexpected. The homeowner or family members can feel incapacitated in the aftermath with fear or even guilt. Our professional fire restoration crews manage the damage and set your mind at ease.

The extent of and variations in the fire damage to your Little Rock dwelling can be daunting. Your instincts and reliance on other cleanup experiences do not provide the foundation needed to mitigate the damage appropriately. Charring, smoke, and soot damage require specialized techniques, tools, and products for the best outcomes. Fire extinguishing also leaves most homes soaked in water and chemicals. This complex mix of challenges requires our broad spectrum of disaster restoration training and skills.

Water & Fire Damage Restoration

Our production team leads arrive ready to assess and plan for all aspects of the damage. Water removal and structural drying precedes other tasks for safety and to prevent secondary issues such as microbial growth. Then the SERVPRO team focuses on cleaning the residues left by the fire.

If the fire burned, fast and hot, loose and ashy debris is typical, frequent when the fire ignites paper or other quickly burning items. Fires in the kitchen are often protein-based, leaving a sticky, almost lacquer-like substance on surfaces. Electrical shorts and oily rags or other slower burning fires combust incompletely, spreading a dark, thick, and sticky soot. SERVPRO crews evaluate the characteristics of the residues and match tools and products to the particular circumstances of your home fire.

Ash and light soot respond well to brushing with dry sponges and vacuuming with HEPA fitted equipment. The hardened leavings of a kitchen fire can require solvents or other bond-dissolving cleaners. After electrical and other slower burns, heavy coatings benefit from cleaning products containing wetting agents and surfactants that loosen and lift the heavy soot. SERVPRO technicians train extensively in methods that allow for effective abrasive actions without permanent damage to the surfaces treated when the soot adheres firmly.

We work fast but professionally, the speed necessary because the acidic residues from a fire progressively damage all building materials and your prized possessions. SERVPRO also packs out fire damaged movable items to clean and restore off-site. We also offer deodorization services that eliminate, not cover up, fire-related smells. All the tasks take time, most efficiently done by our team of fire damage specialists. 

Take the first steps to restore your home to “Like it never even happened.” Engage the services of SERVPRO of Little Rock. Call (501) 803-9700 immediately after the firefighters leave to get the process moving.

What Factors Set Professional Water Restoration Apart in Little Rock?

6/15/2021 (Permalink)

Call SERVPRO of Northwest Little Rock as soon as you notice your home water damage. We can be in rout to you quickly.

Our SERVPRO professionals have several efficient and effective practices to restore Little Rock homes after water damage. 

As tempting as DIY cleaning and restoration might be after a water damage incident, these situations often fall short of what a property needs. Our professional SERVPRO team can help in many ways.

What Are Practices You Can Expect from SERVPRO? 

As a leader of water restoration companies for Little Rock, our SERVPRO roster offers various recovery and cleaning solutions for water-damaged residences. Some of these include:

• Content Recovery – Protecting your personal belongings through relocation and on-site cleaning can ensure that irreparable harm does not befall the things that matter most.

• Water Damage Repairs – With a general contractor license, we can offer controlled demolition, replace damaged plumbing, and reinstall discarded building materials to make water disasters “Like it never even happened.”

• Water Removal Services – Eliminating surface water can be a considerable obstacle, but with many of our rapid-removal solutions like truck-mount extractors and submersible pumps, we can overcome standing water fast.

• Surface Cleaning – Using several potent and health-conscious cleaning products designed to protect material substrates without chemical residues, we can prevent unnecessary structural tear-out and build-back.

When you consider choosing a professional water restoration company, our SERVPRO of Northwest Little Rock team has multiple ways to help after water disasters. Give our experienced team a call today at (501) 803-9700.

Fixture Wear Can Lead to Water Damage in Your Little Rock Home

5/27/2021 (Permalink)

It doesn't take long for a hidden leak to create major water damage. Inspect your home often for signs of moisture.

Little Rock Properties Often Suffer Water Problems from Failed Plumbing

While there are countless ways that water can negatively impact your home, few people tend to think of something as simple as a broken fixture in their Little Rock residence. Something as fundamental as a broken faucet or connection to the plumbing underneath a sink or leading to a shower could result in damages. These kinds of problems out of their line of sight are out of mind until a problem appears.

By the time that these fixtures fail in your Little Rock home, water damages could result. Even a fast reaction time on your part to cut the water supply could still impact all of the rooms adjacent to the walls housing the plumbing. Even if you are not aware of where exactly the leak has occurred, you can trust that our experienced SERVPRO professionals can identify the problem and how to restore the damage that it caused. 

Our SERVPRO technicians arrive at your home to work immediately on assessing the full scope of the damage and the equipment that we need to fix the problem you face. Extraction is often a large part of this process, especially in areas where substantial water damage has occurred. While hard flooring surfaces are ideal for using our wet-vacs and portable pumps, sometimes specialized equipment like weighted extractors are necessary for carpeted areas that get impacted by the spread of the water. 

Drying the area is a critical step for our SERVPRO technicians. While air movers and dehumidification equipment work to remove the moisture from open areas affected, our injectidry system moves air through the wall cavity where the plumbing problem has gotten repaired to eliminate any lingering dampness or moisture in these areas. This process also helps to prevent dormant mold spores from developing into significant and damaging colonies. 

There are plenty of ways that water and the resulting damage can affect your home, but no matter the reason, having the right team of professionals can make all the difference in how smoothly the restoration goes. Trust our experienced team at SERVPRO of Northwest Little Rock to help you with any water damage your home faces. We are available 24/7 by calling (501) 803-9700.

Why a Full-Service Restoration Company is the Best Choice to Remediate Fire Damage in Little Rock

5/21/2021 (Permalink)

Did you know that water damage is a result of extinguishing fires? SERVPRO can remediate your fire and water damaged home. Call us today.

SERVPRO is Here to Help Restore Your Home after Fire Damage

A fire in your Little Rock home is much more than an inconvenience. The damage done is often severe and more pervasive than you might at first fear. Cleanup and restoration require a broad skill set and specialized equipment. Our team has the training, experience, and tools to quickly and efficiently turn a fire damage scenario back to preloss condition.

One consideration few homeowners fully understand before they experience fire damage in their Little Rock home is the severity of water harm to building structure and contents following a fire. Before our crews tackle the smoke, soot, and charring, we must be sure to remove the water used to extinguish the flames and then dry out your home. Water damage leads to secondary issues such as mold growth or progressive deterioration of the wood, metal, and other materials providing the structure of your home. Our highly qualified employees are adept at resolving water damage issues.

Once SERVPRO resolves the water damage, we move swiftly on developing and implementing a plan for fire damage cleanup and restoration. The residues deposited on surfaces, fabrics, furnishings, and possession after a fire are highly acidic, corroding all they touch. Harm begins within minutes and worsens as time passes. Plastics discolor, metal and glass etch, and wood deteriorates. Evaluation of the safety of stored food in pantry areas and even refrigerators and freezers must occur.

Our crews know how to approach different types of soot, matching tools, and cleaning products to ensure a fast but professional-grade effort. Because of the advanced training, our crews master in the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration (IICRC) classes, we work through every space quickly and without duplicative efforts. SERVPRO can inventory and pack out personal belongings and removable household goods and furnishings for targeted attention. Our experts can coax back to a previous condition many items a homeowner might discard, believing they are ruined. Utilizing our skills and experience saves time and money.

SERVPRO of Northwest Little Rock is ready to prove the difference a full-spectrum restoration company can make when your home experiences fire damage. Call (501) 803-9700 to set up an inspection and develop a plan.

How Can Homeowners Handle Water Removal in Little Rock?

5/14/2021 (Permalink)

Water damage can lead to mold damage. Call SERVPRO at the first sign of moisture to ensure your home is dry!

Water Removal in Little Rock Requires Special Equipment and Tools That Only Professional Restorers like SERVPRO Have the Skill to Use 

Inadequate water removal can cause mold growth and odors within 48 hours. If restoration is delayed for several days, you can incur heavy losses and irreversible damage. It is vital to involve reliable restorers like SERVPRO within 24 hours after the unfortunate incident.

At SERVPRO, we have a team of technicians with specialized skills and equipment necessary to handle water removal in Little Rock homes without causing more damage. We conduct accurate testing to determine how water traveled in the property and where moisture could be hiding. We perform effective restoration by doing the following:

• Using appropriate techniques to promote effective drying.
• Removing contaminated materials.
• Use of antimicrobial products.

If you recently experienced one of these incidents on your property, it is essential to involve professional restorers for thorough water removal behind drywall and other hard-to-confined areas.

Our SERVPRO restorers can use low-grain refrigerants to dry the area to a lower humidity ratio. The equipment ensures to raise the rate of evaporation, leading to drying even in confined spaces. We can use non-penetrating moisture meters to ensure the property is dry and ready to be occupied.

When water damage occurs in your property, fight the interest of conducting water removal yourself. Instead, contact SERVPRO of Little Rock at (501) 803-9700 for 24/7 water removal. We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.

Can Mold Removal in North Little Rock Spread Spores Around the Home?

4/29/2021 (Permalink)

Mold can grow quickly. Call SERVPRO at the first sign of mold damage for effective remediation

SERVPRO Technicians Use Mold Removal Methods that Can Prevent Spreading

Managing cross-contamination is vital in returning property with mold to its preloss condition. Mold can spread through airborne spores, which can be invisible to the naked eye. Usually, mold remediation requires aggressive cleaning or demolition of materials which can all cause spores to become airborne. 

Our services include:

• Mold Remediation 
• Mold inspection
• Mold removal 

Since mold removal in North Little Rock homes can lead to the spread of mold spores, it is essential to use containment equipment and an organized methodology. SERVPRO technicians learn about containment and how to use equipment designed to control mold infestation during their training. We can ensure that cross-contamination is not an issue in your home.

• Cleaning surfaces from the top down can prevent spreading by ensuring that any settled mold spores are removed.
• Our aggressive cleaning methods are pushed in the direction of negative air-pressure machines to prevent spreads.
• We take time between cleaning rounds to allow spores to settle and ensure they do not remain in the structure or room. 

The correct methodology can prevent mold from returning. Contact SERVPRO of Little Rock for mold removal at (501) 803-9700.

Can a Slow Leak Cause Long-term Damage to a Little Rock Home?

4/22/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO has the tools to handle any scope of water loss event you may incur. Call us today!

SERVPRO is the Water Mitigation Expert for Little Rock Residents

A slow leak in a home may seem like a benign problem. However, these issues can have severe consequences without the correct assessment and intervention. Slow leaks can often occur behind walls or fittings. As time passes, moisture's presence begins to cause odor problems as bacteria and fungi settle on wet surfaces. 

We can assist with:

• Water cleanup
• Water remediation
• Ceiling leaks

By enlisting professionals for water mitigation in your Little Rock home, you can significantly reduce long-term damages. SERVPRO technicians have a range of equipment for monitoring and measuring moisture problems in the house. Using advanced drying equipment, our team can produce a positive result for your home and prevent secondary damages. 

• Cavity drying equipment allows warm air circulation into wall cavities and can reduce hidden moisture damage.
• Anti-microbial chemicals and biocides help prevent the buildup of bacteria and microorganisms. 
• Technicians are experts at removing and replacing wet insulation or drywall at residential properties. 

If you notice the signs of water damage in your home, it is vital to bring in an expert. Contact SERVPRO of Little Rock for water mitigation services at (501) 803-9700.

Is Smoke Remediation Necessary After a House Fire in Little Rock?

4/15/2021 (Permalink)

Smoke and soot can damage your belongings as much as the flames. SERVPRO can make your fire damaged home “Like it never even happened.”

SERVPRO Technicians in Little Rock Hold National Qualifications for Smoke Removal and Air Filtration after Property Fire Damage

Little Rock is an urban center in America's "Natural State," Arkansas. Separated between the enormous Arkansas River and the sublime Ouachita Mountains, the city has become a thriving center for creativity, startups, and, up and coming, culinary masters. The mini city of 197,312 residents has enjoyed a growing population in recent years. It remains the state capital for Arkansas and blends traditional southern hospitality with cutting-edge innovation, artistry, and design. Historically, Little Rock was a central part of the Civil Rights movement, with many of the city's tourist attractions centered around this history. Since its incorporation in 1831, the city has been a central tourist attraction in the South, offering scenic trails, hikes, and water sports and a unique lifestyle that has become its signature.

The city has a burgeoning reputation as one of the finest places for live music in the South. The three-day-long Riverfest takes place each year and has hosted global names in hip-hop, country, and blues. An equally famous music venue and restaurant in the area is South on Main, which is known for giving traditional southern food a modern twist while guests can move from the dining room to the live venue in the back. Arkansas has a reputation for producing Bourbon Whiskies, so visiting the many craft breweries like the Rock Town Distillery and Stone's throw brewing should be top of the list for a visit to Little Rock. Hiking on the nearby mountains or riverside trails is also a popular choice for outdoor enthusiasts.

• The Clinton Presidential Center is a 30 acre stretch of land along the wetlands that celebrates and preserves the life of the 42nd President of the United States. The building itself is a stunning architecture with an all-glass wall overlooking the nearby conservation area. Inside interactive exhibits and a life-size replica of the Oval Office are some of the displays.
• Big Dam Bridge is an intersecting point between over twenty miles of trails and hikes. The area is known for its excellent visages and jogging opportunities. For a faster exploration of the nature trails, bike rentals are available on Little Rock City's outskirts.
• The South is famous for its pit barbecues and red meat. Doe's Eat Place is a traditional steakhouse that celebrates the South's culinary traditions. It has also become a stopover point for some of Arkansas' politicians, with President Clinton counted among some of its illustrious patrons.

SERVPRO of Little Rock Can Help Tackle Smoke Residue Removal in Your Home

Fires can produce all kinds of damage in a residential property. We are a local service that can help with:

• Fire damage restoration
• Fire and smoke damage
• Fire damaged homes

By working closely together with insurance adjusters and customers, our technicians can ensure that your home returns to its preloss condition as quickly as possible. We also endeavor to produce a timely verbal estimate that can help you organize your schedule and minimize the inconvenience of a property fire and a consequent restoration project.

• We use dry sponges and light cleaning products to pre-test your home, producing a more accurate estimate.
• By sorting through salvageable and non-salvageable materials, we can reduce the timeframe of restoring the saveable items.
• Immersion cleaning machines and solvent cleaning are just some of the specialist services we offer to residents.

Get your home back to its normal condition after a fire. Contact SERVPRO of Little Rock for fire restoration at (501) 803-9700.

Commercial Fire Damage Restoration Services Fast in Little Rock

3/26/2021 (Permalink)

If you need professional assistance with fire damage, Call in the experts at (501) 803-9700. We are always available to help you!

Local Little Rock Property Owners Rely on SERVPRO for Commercial Fire Damage Restoration

Post-fire in local commercial properties needs several layers of recovery to get back to business. In particular, enterprises that serve the public need to ensure there are no reminders of the fire. 

Little Rock commercial fire damage services are crucial for ridding a property of all traces of the fire. SERVPRO technicians undergo comprehensive training to handle any size clean-up and bring the property to a ready-state for normal daily operations. It is not unusual for the technicians to deal with both water damage and smoke residues in the same area of the structure. 

Odors can permeate upholstered furnishings and carpet, and surfaces may have a covering of soot. Until these areas get a deep cleaning using professional solutions, the fire odors can remain and potentially spread. Containment before the restoration services begin and special attention for the removal of airborne soot particles. SERVPRO eradicates these odors through the use of:

• Immersion cleaning
• Specialized equipment for odor control
• Absorption and surface cleaning agents 

SERVPRO of Little Rock at (501) 803-9700 provides expert commercial fire damage restoration to Little Rock business properties. 

SERVPRO Performs Professional Mold Damage Remediation in Little Rock

3/19/2021 (Permalink)

If mold damage strikes your business, you’ll need a team to help you. Contact SERVPRO 24/7 for professional remediation and mitigation services.

Little Rock Businesses Benefit From SERVPRO's Experience and Training for Handling Mold Damage

Whether a property is used as a commercial-residential development or other business venture, the optimum public health standards must get observed. 

One of the key elements for handling commercial mold damage in Little Rock business properties lies in locating the problem sustaining the mold growth within the structure. SERVPRO technicians have the experience, training, and equipment to diagnose the problem and recommend the proper actions to halt the issue.

While 100% of airborne mold spores cannot get removed as they occur naturally both indoors and outdoors, the issue begins when these dormant spores encounter the right conditions within a structure to germinate and spread. The habitat that is most hospitable to mold colonies are:

• Wet areas with poor drainage
• Unresolved slow leaks
• Failing venting trapping humid air

The technicians address the mold that is visible and growing within a structure while searching for the root cause of the infestation. Returning the commercial property to a sanitized standard that is healthy for both employees and patrons is a priority. 

SERVPRO of Little Rock at (501) 803-9700 handles the safe and complete commercial mold damage remediation for local Little Rock Properties.

Should You Use a Home Vacuum for Flooding Removal?

2/25/2021 (Permalink)

Contact SERVPRO today for assistance with storm flood damage in your Little Rock home.

SERVPRO has the Right Equipment in Little Rock

After a storm, most people want to begin cleanup as soon as possible to resume their lives. However, SERVPRO cautions you to be careful about carrying out flood remediation by yourself. It is better to contact a team with the correct equipment.

Many people wonder if they can use their home vacuum for flooding removal in Little Rock. However, we recommend giving us a call instead. Home vacuums were not designed for tackling flood water and might be ineffective and best, and dangerous at worst.

SERVPRO has a range of tools for removing water from your home:

• Free-standing pumps for use at every level of your home.
• Truck-mounted pumps for when we need more lift, or there is no external electricity supply available.
• Carpet wands for carpet surfaces and hard to reach corners.
• Extraction tools to press water from carpets for more thorough drying.

Our focus on thorough extraction means we are more easily able to dry your home, leaving it “Like it never even happened.” Proper extraction also lessens the risk of fungal growth in damp materials.

If you need a professional flooding removal service, call SERVPRO of Little Rock at (501) 803-9700.

Can You Eat Tinned Food after Fire Damage Restoration?

2/16/2021 (Permalink)

The situation can feel quite overwhelming when your home is affected by fire damage. Contact SERVPRO for effective remediation services.

SERVPRO Helps Little Rock Residents with Fire Damage

After the initial shock of fire damage has passed, most people find their minds turning to what can be salvaged and what they need to throw away.

Our clients often ask us if it is safe to use tinned food after fire damage in their Little Rock homes. Our advice is to be very cautious of using canned goods after a fire because:

• If there is even a small breach in the wall of the can, food can spoil.
• If any firefighting chemicals enter the can, the food is not safe to eat.
• The heat of the fire can partially cook the food in the can, causing it to spoil.

Food is only safe if you are one hundred percent certain the can is not pierced, and there is zero chance that it came into contact with firefighting chemicals. You must also be sure that the food was far enough from the heat to be unaffected. A good rule of thumb is: If in doubt, throw it out.

Although food is not usually salvageable, SERVPRO can use HEPA vacuuming, spot cleaning, scrubbing, and other techniques to restore furniture, walls, floors, and even soft furnishings.

For fire damage restoration you can trust, call SERVPRO of Little Rock at (501) 803-9700.

How Threatening is Freezing Weather to Little Rock Homes?

2/12/2021 (Permalink)

Little Rock Water Damage from Frigid Weather Can Burst Frozen Pipes --Call SERVPRO for Mitigation and Restoration

Rapidly falling temperatures can potentially threaten your residence.

This winter has been anything but mild throughout the country, and Little Rock neighborhoods are experiencing several debilitating conditions. With another powerful system eyeing the region from Mena to Little Rock and bringing several inches of snow and single-digit lows, our SERVPRO team prepares for inevitable emergencies where homes and businesses battle the effects of frozen pipes.

Are Frozen Pipes Likely?

Drafty areas of aging homes can sometimes result in frozen pipes for Little Rock properties. Exposure of plumbing to freezing conditions for several hours can result in blockages within the pipe portions that allow for pressure to build and burst service lines. The result is excessive standing water and a need for our SERVPRO team to simultaneously repair the utilities and overcome the water emergencies with mitigative action. We can extract water with:

• Submersible pumps
• Carpet wands
• Wet vacuums
• Light wands
• Injecti-Dry drying systems

How Can Water Disasters Get Cleaned Up?

Cleaning up your home or business after a pipe burst from freezing requires sophisticated discovery devices to track moisture and multiple evaporative drying machines. Once identified, water most often gets addressed with the calculated placement of air movers and dehumidifiers.

Can Other Damages Result from Freezing Conditions?

You might find that frozen pipes could be one of the worst conditions resulting from extreme temperature drops that might be on the horizon, but more could threaten your home. Damaged masonry on a chimney can allow water penetration into the house. Ice damming can permit water to penetrate roofing materials to create a moist environment in an under-insulated attic. Winter has many ways to damage your home, and our SERVPRO team can make it “Like it never even happened.”

As challenging as severe temperature drops can be, especially with the unsettling lows expected for the state this winter, SERVPRO of Little Rock is here to help. We have experienced professionals ready 24/7 at (501) 803-9700.

North Little Rock Virtual Game Night

1/25/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO has the team you need for your flooding issues. Their technicians are IICRC certified for any storm disaster restoration services needed.

Enjoy a Legendary Night of Trivia, Charades, and Drawing in North Little Rock

One of the best ways to spend time in the evenings is playing thought-provoking games. However, your plans might not work if your friends or family members have alternate plans. A virtual game night solves the problem by connecting you with others. The Roam's Virtual Game Night connects different people around North Little Rock and other areas through a unique video platform.

The system combines crazy-fun games with an embedded video chat. 

The event involves five rounds of games, including:

• Charades whereby playmates have to guess what you are acting out with several themes to choose from
• Trivia with over 8,000 questions and over 60 subject categories like History, Rom-Coms, Disney, and 90's music, among others
• A Pictionary with a virtual twist called Let's Draw
• Drinking games geared towards party lovers

You can enjoy the event on January 31st, 2021, or other days since it is a regular event. The event begins at around 7 PM and ends and 10 PM.

SERVPRO of Little Rock helps mitigate flood damage in North Little Rock residences restoring them to their preloss state. Call us at (501) 803-9700 for timely assistance.

The Main Thing Still Live North Little Rock

1/18/2021 (Permalink)

Water damage restoration is no easy task. Call the professionals at SERVPRO for the services needed to get your property back to preloss conditions.

Enjoy A Thrilling Comedy Revue in North Little Rock

A revue combines various types of entertainment in one show, including music, sketches, and dance. Such shows are typically designed to deal with crucial issues satirically. The varied nature of presentations makes it easier for everyone to find entertaining content. You can enjoy this entertainment form in North Little Rock by attending the Main Thing show on January 29th, 2021. The comedy revue includes bogus commercials, original sketches, songs, and a press conference with Dog Spranger, an independent presidential candidate. 

Some of the main highlights about the show include:

• Periodic scheduling every Friday starting from 8 PM
• The theater offers wines, craft beers, cocktails, specialty coffee, desserts, and snacks at participants' tables all through the show.
• Reservations are mandatory for those planning to attend. Each ticket goes for $30.
• The seat arrangement helps maximize social distancing in the theatre.

SERVPRO of Little Rock helps manage the restoration of water damage in North Little Rock properties by offering services such as water extraction, cleaning, and drying. Call us at (501) 803-9700 to help mitigate any issues that develop.

Seasoned Restorers Help with Fire Damage Restoration in Little Rock

1/12/2021 (Permalink)

Fire restoration is no easy task. Leave it to the professionals at SERVPRO. Their technicians are trained and certified for the job at hand.

SERVPRO Provides Qualified Personnel to Inspect Fire Losses in Little Rock and Deliver the Best Solutions

Little Rock is popular for various reasons. For starters, it is the capital of the state of Arkansas. It covers a total area of 116.8 square miles. The city also hosts the William J Clinton Presidential Library, which is renowned for a unique design that maximizes the acreage of the public park surrounding it. The main building is elevated above the ground allowing the city park lying along the Arkansas River's southern bank to flow freely underneath the structure. Its bridge-like construction is meant to emphasize the idea of connection. It is also a reference to the six bridges crossing the river.

Apart from the library, there are several other cultural centers and institutions in Little Rock, making the city a center of culture and arts in central Arkansas. It is a vibrant hub of performing arts, live music, galleries, and museums. Some of its renowned centers include:

• Arkansas Arts Center
• Arkansas Symphony Orchestra
• Arkansas Repertory Theater
• L&L Beck Art Gallery

History of Little Rock

This city was incorporated in 1831. However, the city's roots trace back to 1722, when Frenchman Bernard De La Harper led an exploratory party up the Arkansas River. He noticed a unique outcropping of the rock that set it apart from more extensive cliffs across the river and named it 'La petite Roche,' later translated to The Little Rock. The French first governed the area, then Spain and later France. The United States finally purchased it in 1803. Settlers from the East coast started arriving in the area as early as 1806, and by 1819 it had become a renowned crossing point, thus leading to the establishment of settlements.

Little Rock also played a crucial role in the desegregation of public schools. In 1957 a group of nine African-American students joined Little Rock Central High after the historic supreme court ruling on Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka in 1954, which declared segregation rules unconstitutional. The nine students were restricted from entering the school by the governor of the state of Arkansas at the time, Orval Faubus. President Dwight D Eisenhower intervened, deploying the National Guard to 'preserve the peace.'

Various monuments and buildings preserve the varied history of the area and include:

• Arkansas Civil Rights Heritage Trail located on 201 West Markham Street commemorates the freedom rides, which were meant to pressure the federal government to enforce court-ordered bus terminus desegregation. The trail is a collection of sites starting just outside the old state house and meant to stretch to the William J. Clinton Presidential Library.
• Quapaw Line Markers indicate the original boundary between lands meant for white settlers and the Quapaw Indians. The markers stretch from the River Front Park to the MacArthur Park.
• Quatie Ross Gravestone and Memorial which commemorates the life of Quatie Ross, the wife of John Ross, a Cherokee Chief. Mystery and myths surround her life story. She reportedly died on a forced match along the Trail of Tears in February first, 1839, after freezing to death when she gave up her covering to warm a child.
• Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum displays a World War II navy tugboat, USS Hoga, and submarine USS Razorback. The facility is unique, considering Arkansas is a landlocked area. 

Fun Things to do in Little Rock

The city is a pleasant place to spend time considering the variety of attractions and activities people can partake. Attractions range from indoor and outdoor sites, food and drink, spas and wellness centers, concerts, and shows.

• Pinnacle Mountain State Park

The park was established in 1977 and is a perfect location for people interested in outdoor fun activities like canoeing, hiking, Frisbee, and games such as soccer and volleyball. A moderately easy trail goes around the entire park at the bottom of the mountain and is known as the Base Trail. Some trails go up Pinnacle Mountain offering visitors amazing views.

• Museum of Discovery

The museum is a unique science and technology center with various exhibits and activities meant to fuel the passion for technology, science, engineering, math, and art. It was founded in 1927 and converted to the Museum of Discovery in 1998. Some of the top exhibits include a Tesla coil, mini log cabin, bed of nails, among others.

• Riverfront Park

It is arguably the country's best public park that offers a wide range of outdoor activities.  It stretches 11 blocks on the Arkansas River's southern bank, providing 33 acres of outdoor space for various activities. Several bars, shops, restaurants, and art centers lie a walking distance from the park. There are several sculptures and bridges that visitors can explore while walking along the park.

How Does SERVPRO Help Little Rock Residents Perform Fire Damage Restoration?

Fire incidences can affect properties in Little Rock at any time. Fire leads to deep soiling and deterioration of surfaces and contents in the affected properties. SERVPRO helps perform cleanup of soiled areas and remove deteriorated materials, restoring the property to its preloss state. 

The restoration process takes several steps to achieve the desired goal. The IICRC certified Fire Restoration Technicians in our SERVPRO teams first inspect the property to establish the residue spread patterns.  We use simple approaches such as wiping vast flat surfaces such as walls starting close to the fire seat to establish the level of residue buildup around the house.  We also perform physical and chemical tests to establish residue types and thus determine the best approaches to use during cleaning. 

Some of the top cleaning methods our SERVPRO technicians utilize include:

• Vacuuming to remove particles attached loosely to surfaces
• Dissolving oily soils using solvents eliminating substances insoluble in water
• Emulsifying soils with detergents, thus lifting them off surfaces
• Mechanical agitation such as wire brushing or wiping surfaces with cleaning sponges

After cleaning up affected properties, our SERVPRO technicians also dry and deodorize properties preventing secondary problems such as mold development and bad odor.

SERVPRO of Northwest Little Rock is a seasoned restoration company that offers a wide array of services to help homeowners recover from fire damage incidents. Call us at (501) 803-9700.

A Cantrell Christmas is Happening this Year in Little Rock, AR

12/22/2020 (Permalink)

Enjoy the Holiday Lights and leave the water damage cleanup in your Little Rock home to SERVPRO!

Little Rock Residents – Time to Enjoy the Lights and a Visit with Santa Claus this December

Taking place every Friday and Saturday through the month of December and into the first weekend in January, you have a chance to experience A Cantrell Christmas. All you have to do is get in your vehicle and take a drive into the light portal on Cantrell Road that brings you to the destination at the North Pole. You will meet memorable characters along the way, have a sip of cocoa with Mrs. Claus, and even have your picture taken with the big guy himself – Santa Claus. This is an excellent opportunity for some shopping and enjoying a bit of holiday cheer this season – all while enjoying safe social distancing practices.

• Date: Saturday, December 26th, 2020 (followed by Jan 1st and 2nd, 2021)
• Time: 6 pm to 9 pm
• Location: 19921 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, AR
• Cost: $25 per vehicle

Keeping up with the holiday spirit is critical for our local community. SERVPRO of Little Rock is here to support the community, especially when disasters strike. If you have any standing water in your home, look to us for prompt water extraction so that we can restore your interior to preloss condition. Call us at (501) 803-9700, and we send out a crew to get to work within a couple of hours.

Cammack Village Residents – Bust a Move During the ‘Tis The Season To Dance Event’

12/12/2020 (Permalink)

Cammock Village and Little Rockers can enjoy an Ugly Sweater Party while SERVPRO cleans up your fire damaged homes.

The ‘Tis The Season To Dance’ Event is Happening Online – an Ugly Sweater and Pants Party

Everyone loves an ugly sweater party, so why not take it to the next level with ugly pants as well? On December 19th, it is your time to take advantage of the ‘Tis the Season to Dance’ Ugly Sweater and Pants Party sponsored by Daybreaker LIVE. This is the perfect reason for celebrating this season while wearing your favorite ugly sweater and other holiday attire. During this virtual event, you will experience music from legendary singer Dionne Warwick, the O’Jays, and others. The event begins with Dose Yoga Flow at 11:00 am, the guided dance party experience at 11:50 am, and then the closing ceremony at 12:50 pm.

• Date: Saturday, December 19th, 2020
• Time: 11 am to 1:00 pm
• Where: Online virtual dance party
• Cost: Free admission

Getting moving and enjoying the holiday spirit is always something that we can get behind at SERVPRO of Little Rock. Should you begin to notice flooding in your crawlspace after a storm, you need to address it right away. With a phone call to SERVPRO at (501) 803-9700, you will have a crew at your door and ready to get to work within hours. We are Faster to Any Size Disaster!

Museums Help to Preserve the History and Culture of Little Rock

12/7/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO can restore your fire damaged Little Rock home as we would a museum.

SERVPRO Offers Artistic Fire Damage Cleanup and Restoration for Little Rock Properties

One of the attractive aspects of Little Rock is how devoted the area is to preserving its history and encouraging modern artists to pursue their dreams. The ability to do this comes in many structures throughout the city and its surrounding areas. Museums and art centers both serve to help promote a sense of pride with Arkansas's people in the capital city. Cultural awareness also ensures that past mistakes are not forgotten so that the people can never be doomed to repeat them. Some of the most recognized and memorable institutions, cultural centers, and museums draw in the most considerable traffic from both locals and tourists.

MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History

Though this museum has only been in operation since 2001, it exists as the last remaining remnants of the original U.S. Arsenal at Little Rock that was constructed between 1840 and 1841. To be an even more poignant location for military history, one of the structures used in this modern museum was the birthplace of famed General Douglas MacArthur, who later became a supreme commander of forces in the South Pacific during the World War II conflict. Today, the museum showcases prominent Arkansas military personnel's roles, including Gen. MacArthur, through the major wars and battles that defined the nation.

William J. Clinton Presidential Center

While there is a total of 13 presidential libraries in the country, the one located at the William J. Clinton Presidential Center is among the largest. In terms of the volume of its archives and accrued publications, the center boasts over 80 million pages of documents, 21 million emails, 2 million photographs, and close to 80,000 artifacts from the eight years Bill Clinton served as President of the United States. Among these thousands of items and relics are gifts to the President from celebrities, the limousine used to chauffeur the Commander in Chief around, and full-scale replicas of the full Oval Office and Cabinet Room as it appeared during this period.

Museum of Discovery

Within walking distance of the Presidential Center is the Museum of Discovery here in Little Rock. This building is one of the oldest centers of its kind in the state, being established in 1927. Did you know that Arkansas has its own dinosaur? The Museum of Discovery is one of only three locations with a fossil mold of the Arkansaurus fridayi, or the Arkansas Dinosaur. Today, the museum benefits from multiple interactive exhibits and has become a sign of the growth and expansion of technology in science and discovery for all educational fields.

Arkansas Arts Center

When tourists visit Little Rock, they have the opportunity to visit this location that has been on the list of 10 best attractions in the state of Arkansas since 2011. The center features permanent exhibits of art throughout the museum's entire history, beginning as a Museum of Fine Arts back in 1937 in MacArthur Park. There are always limited runs of modern art and entertainment exhibits throughout the year to keep recurring and new traffic happening. The impressive collection of permanent art includes creations from Rembrandt, Edgar Degas, Pablo Picasso, and Andrew Wyeth. Post-pandemic operations should see the return of the renowned Arkansas Art Center Children's Theatre company.

Old State House Museum

Preserving national monuments and structures has always been a priority for the proud state of Arkansas, so it is no surprise that the capital city strives to do the same. An excellent example of this is the Old State House historic property and museum, the oldest surviving capital structure to the west of the Mississippi River. Its significance in American history is vital. Within this structure, the 4th Constitutional Convention came to the terms necessary for freedmen to vote and develop a widespread public education network.

Historic Arkansas Museum

Locals have taken to shortening this museum's name into HAM, and it is one of the most comprehensive historical centers in the state. This structure is devoted exclusively to the influence that Arkansas has had on the ups and downs of the United States. The museum has existed in part since 1941. It has been almost continually revamped and reformulated to include each stage of the state's illustrious history and place among the country's current events. Exhibits include artifacts and relics from pioneer times, World War II and General Douglas MacArthur, and Arkansas' own William J. Clinton serving as President of the United States from 1993 to 2001.

Protecting Damaged Contents in Your Home After a Fire

Cleaning up after a fire loss incident in your Little Rock home can be an enormous undertaking for even the experienced professionals of our SERVPRO of Little Rock team. Pre-mitigation scoping can identify potential issues with your property's contents and determine the best actions to take to preserve and restore them. This similar process is critical in evaluating and designing a restoration plan for single-family homes, the same as recovering post-fire damage to the many museums in the city.

Cleaning contents on-site is the more desirable option, as this prevents relocation to our SERVPRO facility and keeps your belongings together. Cleaning within your home can begin as soon as emergency services like a controlled demolition and air quality control complete. Most often, content restoration involves removing soot and smoke residues from surfaces and neutralizing odors trapped in porous materials. A combination of potent cleaning agents, solvents, and detergents can address residues and soils of varying composition.

Off-site restoration through the pack-out process is designated for contents that are too severely damaged to restore in the house. There are multiple advanced technologies and tools used to deeply clean exposed belongings, including the Esporta Wash System for soft materials and the ultrasonic submersion tank for hard surfaces coated with thick soot residues.

Despite how damaging fire losses can be for Little Rock homes, a fast response from certified professionals like our SERVPRO of Little Rock team can make it "Like it never even happened." Give our experienced technicians a call today at (501) 803-9700.

Explore The World Right Here In Little Rock With A Virtual Race

11/27/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO is looking forward to the virtual races that will occur in Little Rock!

Get Fit And See More Of The World At Any Time In Little Rock

Have you ever considered a half marathon, a marathon, or a 5K? Now is your chance to challenge yourself and become a medal winner, with a virtual race courtesy of The Best Races.

The Best Races offers innovative virtual races. You get allocated a country (which could be anywhere in the world) and will receive an online pack about your destination.

You will receive:

• A virtual fun pack with highlights and information about your country
• A commemorative postcard from your virtual location
• The chance to log your results online and even meet other runners through the virtual runners' pen pal program

The next race takes place at Big Dam Bridge on 5 December. You can choose any time between 10 AM and 10 PM.

Thankfully Big Dam Bridge is a safe site – however, there is always a flooding risk in local homes in the winter, from burst pipes or inclement weather. SERVPRO of Northwest Little Rock is here for the local community. If you need water damage companies nearby, call us at (501) 803-9700.

Get Your Child Interested In Science With Regular Events In North Little Rock

11/23/2020 (Permalink)

It will be exciting to see the community at the Museum of Discovery in Little Rock!

Calling All Budding Scientists In North Little Rock

Are you looking for something fun and educational to keep your kids occupied as the weather turns colder? The Museum of Discovery in Little Rock has the perfect event for you. Bring your kids – and grown-up families too – to explore how science can help keep us healthy.

Science + You offers:

• An interactive laboratory.
• Space for children to learn all about science, health, and wellness.
• Hands-on exhibits to foster learning and curiosity.

Science + You was created by Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago, and the exhibit has traveled the world, encouraging young scientists and sharing a love of learning!

Sessions are free for under twelves, and $8 - $10 otherwise. The exhibit is open whenever the museum is open through the end of January 2021.

SERVPRO of Northwest Little Rock is here to support local museums and historic sites during their winter season. We know that fire safety is a genuine concern for local exhibits. Anyone concerned about fire cleanup in a business or office can call us at (501) -803-9700.

Little Rock Has Hot Dry Summers – But Flood Removal Might Still Be Necessary

11/15/2020 (Permalink)

Regardless of the room affected, team SERVPRO can help with flood damage. Contact our team immediately after an event for services.

SERVPRO Is Here For Little Rock Residents Come Storms Or Sunshine

As the capital of Arkansas, Little Rock is a hive of activity. It has a population of over 193,000 people and is a popular site for tourists from all over the nation. Arkansas is packed full of cultural institutions and also offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor leisure.

But where did it all begin? Little Rock's early inhabitants include the Bluff Dwellers, the Mississippian Culture People, and the Folsom People. In 1722 a French explorer, Jean-Baptiste Bénard de la Harpe, came aground on the Arkansas River's south bank. He landed near a small rock formation which, legend has it, he named la Petite Roche – the Little Rock.

Little Rock has a humid subtropical climate with long, hot, dry summers. This makes it a favorite with outdoor enthusiasts. Although it has experienced temperatures as low as 12 degrees Fahrenheit, that was all the way back in 1899, and the winters are usually cool but not extreme, with very little snow.

Anyone looking for outdoor adventures will love Little Rock. No matter where you are in the city, you are never far away from nature. There are fifty city parks to choose from for something a little more sedate, while more adventurous types can hike the majestic Pinnacle State Park, The Rock Valley, or the Hot Springs Mountain. The Hot Springs trail includes Buckstaff Bathhouse, where hikers can bathe as if it was still the nineteenth century.

Closer to the city, cyclists can take in the breathtaking view of Big Dam Bridge, the longest cycling and pedestrian bridge in North America. The bridge stands ninety feet about the Arkansas River and is 4226 feet long.

Explore A Rich Subculture

When visitors are done with the great outdoors and need a change of pace, Arkansas is waiting with a wealth of culture to explore. Arkansas culture is a subculture of the Southern United States which draws inspiration from Native, African, and European cultures.

Part of the subculture of Arkansas is its famous food! The diet includes such local delights as okra, wild duck, apples, purple hull peas, and, of course, grits. The state is also known for its delicious barbecue tradition. Smoked meat was a staple for early settlers, and the traditional hog roast has been a big part of Arkansas's life for many years.

The culture of Arkansas has appeared in literature by well-known authors such as Maya Angelou and John Grisham. The state is also home to a varied musical tradition covering blues, jazz, country, rock, bluegrass, gospel, and more. Famous Arkansas musical exports include Conway Twitty, Glen Campbell, Evanescence, Kris Allen, and of course, Johnny Cash.

Visitors who want to learn more about Arkansas's fascinating subculture will be glad to know Little Rock boasts plenty of museums and historic sites. Some unmissable stops include:

• The Arkansas Arts Center. The idea that would become the Arkansas Arts Center began back in 1914 with the formation of a local fine arts group. As well as regular shows, the center holds a permanent collection of drawings by such well-known artists as Rembrandt, Edgar Degas, and Pablo Picasso.
• The Historic Arkansas Museum. The museum was opened in 1941 after a resident, Louise Loughborough, single-handedly campaigned to preserve some historic buildings on the site. These days the museum includes several historic buildings, including The Hinderliter Grog Shop, the oldest building in Little Rock (1827). It has artifacts on display and offers educational and multimedia experiences to immerse visitors in Arkansas history.
• The Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum. Visitors to the museum are sure to be delighted at the opportunity to explore authentic vessels from World War Two. Exhibits include a 90% operational submarine, the USS Razorback, which lets visitors experience submarine service for themselves.
• The Esse Purse Museum. This museum is one of only three purse museums in the world. The museum explores the art of the purse and examines their cultural and fashionable meanings throughout time. There are special exhibitions throughout the year and a purse store.

World Leaders Experienced The Power Of Arkansas Storms

In 2016, three world leaders experienced the awe of Arkansas weather for themselves. Former Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair were in attendance at a graduation ceremony for the Presidential Leaders Scholarship Program. The Program, backed by three Presidential foundations, teaches candidates the skills of:

• Vision and Communication
• Decision Making
• Persuasion and Influence
• Strategic Partnerships

During the ceremony, winds of up to 68mph battered Little Rock, setting a new July wind speed record. The former world leaders took shelter in the lowest level of the building until the storm had passed.

When extreme weather like that happens, areas such as the basement or crawl space of a building are susceptible to flooding. It only takes a small gap or a damaged door to let floodwater in.

SERVPRO Takes Care Of Hard To Reach Places

Crawl spaces and other dark, damp areas such as unconverted basements or storage areas require special care when it comes to flood removal. Crawl spaces are prone to damp, which means:

• They are at a greater risk of mold growth.
• They have more risk of structural damage, such as rotting wood.
• They are more challenging to dry.

If left unattended, mold can quickly spread and create new colonies. Wood can rot away if damp problems persist. That is why it is essential to act fast when a crawl space floods.

SERVPRO trains its technicians to handle even tricky jobs, and they come equipped with free-standing and truck-mounted pumps to vacuum away flood water. We will also remove damaged drywall or insulation and oversee their replacement, and apply microbial remedies if needed to disinfect the area.

We carefully dry the crawl space using fans, air movers, and dehumidifiers. And because we monitor carefully at every stage, residents can rest assured their crawl space will be as dry as if the flood had not happened. Ask us about an encapsulation project.

Residents concerned about crawl space flood damage can rest assured that SERVPRO of Northwest Little Rock is here for them. Call us at (501) 803-9700.

Celebrate the Season in Little Rock

11/15/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO is looking forward to seeing people participate in the Ugly Sweater Race!

Join the Little Rock Ugly Sweater Race

Do you have an ugly sweater? Would you like to support your local parks and recreation team? Participants can do both by participating in the Ugly Sweater race organized by the Little Rock Marathon team. The location is at the Outlets of Little Rock. The race is on the road around the outlets for a total of 5k.

Runners and walkers are asked to register in advance online. Details of the event are still being finalized. However, this year will combine an actual race with a virtual race. Participants will be given a disposable timing chip to record their race distance and time. Runners will be able to select their route and length as they run or walk the course. Organizers are mailing the following to registrants:

• Race shirt
• Race number
• Completion medal
• Timing chip

Have fun and support your local parks and recreation team.

SERVPRO of Northwest Little Rock provides mold remediation in crawl spaces and restoration services to Little Rock residential, business customers, and the surrounding area. Call (501) 803-9700. We are available 24/7 to help with all mold remediation needs.

Can Mold Be Contained and Cleaned Up Inside a Production Facility?

10/26/2020 (Permalink)

We remediated this mold incident and can remediate the mold in your place of business.

Mold Removal Companies Like SERVPRO Have the Ability to Restore Your Little Rock Business with Proven Methods and Techniques 

You count on day to day operations at your Little Rock production facility to go off without a hitch. Once you or one of your employees suspect a mold infestation, you must address it as soon as possible. As the symptom of some water or moisture issue, merely handling it with cleaning products or bleach only treats the surface problem. SERVPRO has skilled technicians on staff trained to handle mold mitigation and removal so that you can have peace of mind. 

What Could Have Caused Mold to Grow Inside Our Facility? 

Several issues call for the assistance of trusted mold removal companies in Little Rock, such as our crew at SERVPRO. Some of the more common reasons for mold development include: 

• HVAC system drainage problems
• Leaking plumbing fixtures or water piping
• Excessive, consistent humidity
• Leaking windows or roofing
• Persistent condensation
• Improperly cleaned up flood damage 

When our crew gets called out for mold remediation, we treat the root cause of the problem and the mold to ensure your commercial space interior is safe for all employees. We will: 

• Moisture Source: Our team will carefully inspect the moisture source that brought on the mold growth.
• Mold Removal: We take the time to dispose of any contaminated materials, including carpeting, wood, and drywall.
• Cleaning, Disinfecting, and Deodorization: Using EPA-registered cleaning agents and antimicrobials, SERVPRO technicians clean, deodorize, and sanitize the affected area to help prevent future mold growth.
• Repair, Rebuild and Restore: We will take care of all of the rebuilding required to bring your business's impacted area to its original condition. 

Due to the potential health effects that may arise, it is best to have mold removal companies handle the cleanup. If you suspect there is mold growing within your commercial space, SERVPRO of Northwest Little Rock can be reached at (501) 803-9700.

What Can Little Rock Homeowners Do to Restore their Homes After a Fire Caused by Faulty Wiring?

10/24/2020 (Permalink)

It is essential to hire a reliable restoration company after a fire loss.

Property Owners can Talk to SERVPRO technicians in Little Rock to Handle the Fire Damage.

A fire of any size can cause costly secondary damage in a Little Rock home. If not restored on time, it can lead to permanent damage that can lower a property’s value. Therefore, it is essential to engage with reliable experts like SERVPRO technicians immediately after the unfortunate incident.

Can I handle the restoration myself?
To avoid more damage, you should hire professionals to clean the affected surfaces. Using home remedies to clean furniture, and carpets, among other surfaces, can increase the fire damage in your Little Rock property. Smoke and soot residues can sink further into surfaces, discoloration may occur, and odors may persist if you handle the restoration process without a professional.

However, you can help sort through valuable content by setting aside essential items until our restorers get to your property. Fragile items need to be restored fast. Therefore, separate items by priority.

How long does the restoration take?
The intensity of the fire loss determines the complexity of the restoration process and duration. Also, if the damage is ignored for an extended period, the restoration process can take longer. A small room fire can take a few days to restore compared to the entire property.

Do I have to vacate the property?
That depends on the extent of the destruction. You may need to find temporary accommodation if your property has:

• Sustained extensive damage
• Its structural stability is jeopardized
• No utilities are available

The other factors that can influence the decision to leave your home include sounds of the restoration work, and odors, among other concerns.

Can I turn on my air conditioner?
It is essential to wait until our technicians inspect and clean your HVAC system. The fire could have damaged the structure, and switching it on could cause more problems. The unit can pump smoke and soot residues back into your property. We have state-of-the-art equipment and tools that we use to clean HVAC systems. We can use a duct cleaning system that contains all the equipment and accessories necessary for cleaning HVAC units. It has brushes, air whips, and augers that help in removing soils from the HVAC unit.

Is the odor permanent?
Before we leave a property, we combat odors using our innovative techniques and equipment. Odors may persist in your property, depending on the items burned during the unfortunate incident. Our SERVPRO crew can use a ventilation box fan that generates high-velocity airflow to remove some odors. The air movement that the equipment generates removes fumes, vapor, and odors from the affected property.

It is essential to hire a reliable restoration company after a fire loss. Contact SERVPRO of Northwest Little Rock at (501) 803-9700 for effective restoration services. We’re Faster to Any Size Disaster.

After a Fire in a Home, Why are Smoke Residues So Hard to Remove?

10/15/2020 (Permalink)

Smoke residues can overrun your home after a fire, so let SERVPRO handle the damage.

SERVPRO techs bring the equipment and cleaners to handle any type of post-fire cleanup in Little Rock homes

When SERVPRO techs tackle the fire and smoke damage residues left behind in Little Rock homes, it takes both experience and knowledge to avoid doing more harm to surfaces instead of cleaning them. The reason that soot can be difficult to remove is because of the following factors:   

• Different types of residues can exist in the same work-site  
• Residues bond with the surfaces they contact, sometimes requiring stout methods to remove such as the use of solvents
• Testing the smoke type shows the dry or wet cleaning that will best suit the removal type needed

Do Homeowners Need Fire Restoration After a Kitchen Fire With No Visible Smoke Residues?  

• When a kitchen needs cleanup and fire restoration services in a Little Rock home, SERVPRO techs test the residues, and they can get divided into three distinct categories:   
• Dry smoke gets created by high heat fires, and while it is easier to remove, the heat levels needed to incur it tend to leave behind more significant damage to the structure
• Wet smoke gets created primarily when articles containing plastic or rubber burn, and it leaves a thick, greasy residue that is hard to remove without the use of solvents   
• Protein residues occur when something containing protein such as a chicken, turkey, or pot roast, for example, catches aflame and burns to release the oils as airborne vapor droplets. These get deposited on nearby surfaces and, while nearly invisible, are highly pungent

Before any of the residues can get removed, whether dry, wet, or protein-based, SERVPRO technicians scope the area and make a note of the types of damage left in the room and then they:  

• Test the residues to determine the type  
• Note the building materials or surfaces affected to ensure the correct removal methods get chosen
• There are three main ways to get rid of residues through pick up using dry cleaning sponges, vacuuming, and use of solvents to dissolve the grip on the surface

After the initial cleanup, SERVPRO technicians must carefully dispose of dry cleaning solvents carefully and avoid sewers or septic systems per regulations. The techs follow the rules and regulations during the cleanup to the letter to ensure they always work within the law during the restoration service.  

Some surfaces require disposal because they have too much charring or residues deeply embedded to remain on-site. The techs carefully remove these articles and dispose of them. Sheetrock generally has a poor outcome after exposure to high heat or the water used to extinguish a fire. The techs only remove the minimum amount necessary, so whenever possible, they can save homeowners the cost of replacing a whole wall. 

One unusual type of residue that occasionally occurs and requires a light hand to clean up is smoke webs. They look exactly like black cobwebs and are lightweight, and do not stick to surfaces. The techs use dry cleaning sponges to lift them away from ceilings in corners where they typically gather. When homeowners attempt to clean up smoke residues on their own, this is one of the types that sometimes they get the technique wrong and wind up grinding the soot into the walls. Worse, if they use liquid cleaning agents, it can result in the complete ruination of the wall or ceiling.

Once the cleanup efforts complete, the technicians turn their attention to the air quality in the home. Air scrubbers run through the process to capture airborne particulates. If the restoration services got limited to a smaller area inside the house, the techs routinely use containment. This action gets accomplished by using heavy gauge plastic over doorways and vents or negative air chambers.   

In particular, the techs want to avoid soot traveling into the ductwork of the home. Once the services complete, as a final step, the techs can inspect the ductwork and determine if it requires mitigation for cross-contamination. SERVPRO technicians have vacuums and other equipment for cleaning out the ducts and leaving it without a trace of fire odors.   

Because soot has the potential to be both skin and breathing irritant and bring pungent odors, the techs perform any needed odor control treatments to ensure the home is ready for any repairs that need to occur. 

Reach SERVPRO of Northwest Little Rock at (501) 803-9700 has the training and equipment to take on any size or type of fire restoration your property needs. The certified techs arrive quickly and work until the damage is, "Like it never even happened."

What are the Most Common Types of Commercial Water Damage?

9/23/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO works to provide Fast and Efficient Water Damage Cleanup and Restoration to Your Little Rock Commercial Property.

When water damages a Little Rock commercial structure, rely on the professionals from SERVPRO to mitigate the situation.

Even with regular inspections in your Little Rock property, a commercial water damage event can occur. Here are the top five most common reasons for a business to experience the need for restoration services due to water-related issues:   

• A leak from a roof or around a window  
• Fire suppression system malfunction  
• Plumbing or supply line break  
• Toilet backup  
• Flooding from heavy rains

Does a Business Need to Close During Commercial Water Damage Repair?  

SERVPRO technicians ascertain on a case-by-case basis if a business needs to close during commercial water damage repair in Little Rock. Even if the water extraction and drying needs were minimal, the danger of slip and fall accidents or the need to remove stock or business furniture for water removal purposes could make it difficult to conduct normal daily activities. 

In situations where the water within the structure contains sewage or other harmful elements, the techs generally recommend closure of the building during the cleanup. This is because this type of water is not only hazardous to come into contact with; it can cause issues if it is aspirated. SERVPRO techs wear professional-quality protective gear that includes a respirator, so they do not breathe in biohazard materials. Air scrubbers or the creation of negative air chambers may be necessary to improve the air quality during the restoration services.     

Afterward, the techs clean the structure with antibacterial and antimicrobial cleaning agents to ensure that the surfaces get left sanitary and ready for safe reuse by both employees and clients.   

When you need expedited commercial water damage repair, contact SERVPRO of Northwest Little Rock at (501) 803-9700. The trained, certified technicians are available 24/7 to take your call and perform any needed restoration services on your property to make the damage, "Like it never even happened."

Who Can I Call to Remove Floodwater in My Home?

9/8/2020 (Permalink)

Water damage can lead to structure damage. Sometimes we make flood cuts to ensure the structure dries throughly.

SERVPRO Has Powerful Extraction Tools to Handle Flood Damage, Including Removal of Contaminated Water Throughout Your Little Rock Home 

Nobody ever expects to be ankle-deep in floodwater throughout their home. However, once a storm comes through, you need to have the ability to remove the water and moisture from your Little Rock interior. Failing to do so promptly leaves your home subject to secondary damage and exponential restoration costs. Enlist a reputable restoration team's services to address your floodwater damage to have prompt service and fair pricing. SERVPRO is always on call - 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and ensures rapid results to get back to your daily routine. 

What Can Flooding Do to My Home? 

Any flood damage in Little Rock can become very costly to fix as time goes on. The longer water and contaminants are left to fester, the more secondary damage can set in. If water began migrating throughout your entire first flood, it becomes imperative that you have not only quick extraction but also professional moisture detection to find any hidden pockets. 

With our initial assessment of your home, we take a look at how floodwater moves through the different structural and building materials in that path. After knowing the severity of the spread, we can focus our attention on areas that need it most. In many situations where contaminated floodwater infiltrates a home, our crew has to perform controlled demolition. Different elements that we address include: 

• Drywall –One of the more common materials that might be deemed unsalvageable in as little as 24 hours after initial exposure to standing water is drywall. Moisture wicks its way up the drywall, which can lead to warping or crumbling. Our crew can perform flood cuts several inches above the saturation portion and then replace it with all-new materials. The walls get finished off to bring them back to preloss condition.
• Floors –Various flooring types can become severely damaged when exposed to standing water for an extended period, such as vinyl, linoleum, carpeting, and hardwood. If your flooring shows signs of bloating, bubbling, cupping, or warping, the best course of action is to have it removed and replaced by our trusted contractors.
• Wood Trim –We often remove wood trim in situations where it becomes saturated with the threat of contaminated water. Should your drywall and insulation call for replacement in certain areas, we will more than likely need to replace the trim as well. Our crew can sometimes remove and replace the baseboards alone when the drywall is in good condition. 

How Can I Tell if the Floodwater is Contaminated? 

You and your family should stay clear of flooding within your Little Rock home as much as possible. If you can, block off the flood zone to not expose and help limit water migration into other rooms. You can shut doors and put blankets or towels down to keep the water at bay until we arrive. Once our crew is on the scene, we can perform sample testing to determine how contaminated the floodwater is. When water comes into your home from outdoors with storm floods, it tends to bring contaminants like: 

• Fecal matter
• Silt and mud
• Fuel or chemicals
• Fertilizers
• Pathogenic organisms
• Vermin that may bite
• Random debris, and more 

Once the water gets tested, we can treat the flood zone before beginning the cleanup process, which helps to keep hazardous droplets from becoming airborne as our team works on extraction and drying. After your interior is dry, we also have a broad range of professional-grade antibacterial and antimicrobial cleaning agents to thoroughly sanitize all surfaces. Should there be any contamination concerns, SERVPRO can perform further testing to ensure all bacteria have been eliminated. 

Why Should I Call SERVPRO When I Have Flood Issues? 

Our team features technicians trained following the standards set forth by the Institution of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC). We are available seven days a week, around the clock, to get to work when you need us most. Some of the professional services that we have to offer our Little Rock customers include: 

• Rapid arrival on-site and ready to work within hours of your call
• Trucks from our Green Fleet stocked with the latest equipment and cleaning agents
• Professional inspection and proven methods for restoration
• Help with your insurance claim
• Total drying and moisture detection techniques
• Certified SERVPRO Clean 

With the water removal and assistance with flood damage that SERVPRO of Northwest Little Rock offers, you can have your interior back to preloss condition faster than any DIY methods will allow. To have our team dispatched to your property, give us a call at (501) 803-9700.

Do I Need Professional Assistance After a Fire?

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Our SERVPRO professionals are equipped with the tools and expertise to assist you with fire remediation in your Little Rock home.

SERVPRO Helps Restore Your Little Rock Home and Mitigate Further Damage.

Professional assistance following a fire at your Little Rock property is critical in mitigating further damage as quickly as possible. Professional help from the SERVPRO team also eases some of the inevitable stress you are feeling after a fire. SERVPRO uses project managers to see the restoration through from start to finish. We also have a crisis team available 24/7; We're Faster To Any Size Disaster. 

What Does SERVPRO Do That I Cannot Do Myself?

SERVPRO Has Access to Professional High-Quality Equipment and Expert Knowledge

Fire dmage in your Little Rock home is not straight forward. Depending on the type of fire, visible damage may vary. For instance, a protein kitchen fire can result in a sticky film-like residue all over your kitchen. Protein fires require a different type of cleanup process than other kinds of fires. Professionals like our SERVPRO technicians can quickly identify the required cleaning techniques for your specific situation. Another major factor is removing the malodor caused by smoke traveling to all corners of your home. 

What Deodorization Equipment Does SERVPRO Use?

• ULV Fogger (Wet Fogger): Uses cold fogging techniques; the fog comes in the form of small droplets that use low-pressure air stream to dissipate throughout your home. 
• Thermal Fogger (Dry Fogger): Uses a heater to vaporize a deodorant solution that sprays in a fog.
• Ozone Generator: Produces ozone that penetrates and oxidizes odor. It requires extra precautions as concentrated ozone can be toxic.

What Safety Precautions Does SERVPRO Take During Deodorization?

• During fogging and ozone use, residents, pets, and plants need to leave the home.
• Technicians ensure proper ventilation for extended amounts of time (24hr plus) after fogging and ozone generator use. 
• Technicians wear appropriate PPE while using the equipment.

For 24/7assistance after a fire, contact SERVPRO of Northwest Little Rock at (501) 803-9700.

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How Does SERVPRO Dry My Home After Severe Flooding?

8/20/2020 (Permalink)

Flooding is no match for SERVPRO. We are equipped and ready at a moment's notice to restore your home.

SERVPRO Will Work Hard To Reclaim Your Home From Flood Damage.

Cleanup may seem difficult after floods strike your home in Little Rock. Flood water removal is nearly impossible without the proper equipment, and water damage mitigation can be just as tough to handle. That is why it is best to contact professionals from SERVPRO who have plenty of experience dealing with these types of situations. 

How Can SERVPRO Dry My Home? 

SERVPRO has extensive experience dealing with flood damage in Little Rock homes. Our teams arrived equipped with the right tools and training to dry your home. First, we can pump the water out of your home using truck-mounted wet vacs, portable wet vacs, or submersible pumps. Once the water is pumped out, we can use the following equipment to finish the drying process: 

Air movers to dry carpeting, wall cavities, and beneath cabinets. 

Wall Cavity Ventilation System to more efficiently direct air into wall cavities. 

Venting Box Fan (Axial Fans) to move large volumes of air. These fans are more powerful than air movers and can vent odors out of rooms or can spread deodorizing fogs. 

What Drying System Does SERVPRO Use?

Air movers turn moisture that is trapped in the surfaces in your home into humidity. In order to prevent further damages, excess humidity must be removed with dehumidifiers. When dehumidifying a house, there are two systems we use:

A closed system. Closed systems are entirely shut off from the outdoor environment and solely rely on dehumidifiers to extract moisture from your home. 

An open system. This system allows for airflow from outside, but it only works when the outside air is drier and leaves homes susceptible to security breaches.

SERVPRO of Northwest Little Rock is here if you are in immediate need of flood damage mitigation. Our teams are on standby 24/7, so call us at (501) 803-9700 to begin the restoration process. 

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The HVAC System In My Little Rock Home Office Leaked – Can Important Documents Be Saved?

8/17/2020 (Permalink)

Let SERVPRO handle the good and bad with your home office water damage.

Advanced Technology Allows SERVPRO Technicians in Little Rock to Restore Specialty Items

Little Rock is home to a multitude of home offices. These office spaces have file cabinets, bookshelves, and desks holding all types of necessary documents and papers. At any given time you could walk in and discover a water leak has caused problems. Everything on your desk looks like a soggy mess where the HVAC leak dripped onto it. 

 Is There a Method for Restoring Paperwork?

 Whether it is your work at home office or one you use for the family business, the paperwork involved is equally essential. If water damage in your Little Rock residence has affected books and paperwork, you need to act swiftly when it comes to calling in professional help. When these types of objects become wet, they deteriorate rapidly. Our technicians work with you in determining what you want to be saved and what has suffered irreparable damage. 

What are the Restoration Methods?

One of the key things to grasp is that water-damaged books and documents are not entirely restored to preloss condition. But there are situations where they can get cleaned so the information is not lost and they are usable. For office paperwork, this can be invaluable when it comes to sensitive information. Books that are costly or have an emotional value may be salvageable even though physical evidence of water damage is present. SERVPRO staff uses five methods for document drying:

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

 How Do You Determine What Can Be Restored?

Many factors determine the correct drying method for the documents in question. The monetary value, the extent of the damage, and how long it was exposed to the moisture are some of the concerns. The type of water has an impact as well. Damage from clean water is going to be easier to mitigate than from black water. The process of sublimation is often involved. Sublimation is when a solid gets directly turned into vapor without going through the liquid state. Some methods cost more than others, and this can be a factor in determining whether or not the document is worth saving. Document restoration is not something that happens immediately; it takes time and patience. 

What is the Restoration Process?

SERVPRO’s experts create an inventory of everything getting removed from when the pack-out begins. Paper items do not get restored on-site. The customer needs to be available when the inventory is performed to determine what is most critical to dry. Others steps involved include:

•   Storing the wet books and documents in a freezer facility. This stops the damage from getting worse.
•   Determining what drying process works best for each item.
•   Gamma irradiation technology for sterilizing materials exposed to contaminants.
•   Digitizing your documents, so a digital copy is available.
•   Securing your items in our facility managed by HIPPA Master-certified technicians, under 24/7 surveillance.
•   Deodorizing and rejacketing if necessary.
•   Keeping a log of where we place each item in case access is needed by the client.

What About Electronics?

In any home today, you can find a plethora of electronic devices. If your computer or similar device has been water damaged, do not attempt to turn it on to see if it has been affected. SERVPRO is concerned first and foremost about safety. Our team makes sure no safety hazards exist. All electric devices should be unplugged. If the item contains backup batters, fuses or trip breakers they need disconnected or removed. 

A qualified electronics restoration vendor should be brought in to determine if the item is in working condition. In the meantime, our crews remove the item from the affected area, if possible, to keep further damage from occurring. If the item is not movable, we use plastic coverings and temperature control to provide protection.

Can You Repair My HVAC System?

We understand any type of water intrusion can throw you off balance. If your HVAC system is the problem, we can clean and inspect it visually. The technicians scope out the problem and trace water migration to find any source of hidden moisture. We inspect the ductwork and can clean it of debris with our equipment. For significant repairs, a professional tradesman should be called in.

Water Damage Pros

Documents are not the only thing affected if your HVAC system has leaked. Carpets, furniture, walls, and ceilings are often impacted too. Our Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) certified technicians can access the damage and provide cleanup, repair, and restoration services to leave your office, “Like it never even happened.” We may not be able to make your books, photos, and documents look like they previously did, but we can give you back your office.

There is no need to hire several companies to do one cleanup job. Our experienced crew can meet your water restoration needs. Give SERVPRO of Northwest Little Rock a call at (501) 803-9700 for professional water damage service.

Does Water Damage Go Away on Its Own in Little Rock?

6/25/2020 (Permalink)

Water losses can be a destructive force, but our SERVPRO team can help with direct strategies to dry out even challenging places in your home.

Water Damage In Little Rock

Moisture damage you cannot see in your Little Rock home can become a concentration point for microbial and bacterial activities.

Many steps must be taken to restore a Little Rock home after a water loss incident, which could mean basic needs like drying and extraction to more sophisticated strategies. In addition to the actions that constitute thorough restoration approaches, technicians must also address the growing demand for cleanliness and sanitization in the average home and protect exposed structural elements from irreparable damages.

Cleaning and drying up water damage in your Little Rock home begins with the surface water that you can see. With extraction and drying approaches, standing water and damp materials can often get recovered. Flooring can often be a challenging material to restore. However, with the right technique happening as soon as our technicians arrive, we can usually remove trapped water with tools like drying mats and carpet wands. Preventing moisture from reaching the subflooring or lingering in structural cavities is vital for protecting more of the construction materials in the house.

Is It Possible to Dry Saturated Drywall?

Wall systems can present problems of their own for water-damaged properties. Water along the base of a wall can penetrate the porous drywall and begin wicking up the surface to impact several feet of the material's bottom. Not only can prolonged saturation of this construction element destroy the drywall, but it can allow water to pass through into the structural cavity of the wall system. The farther from the surface, the more challenging that removing moisture and trapped water becomes. Some tools can help with this venture, including:

    •    Positive Pressure Systems
    •    Air Movers
    •    Desiccant Dehumidifiers

Water losses can be a destructive force, but our SERVPRO of Northwest Little Rock team can help with direct strategies to dry out even challenging places in your home. Give us a call anytime you need us at (501) 803-9700.

My Little Rock Home Looks Devastated After the Housefire, How Can it Get Cleaned Up?

6/15/2020 (Permalink)

Fire damage leaves behind not only charred contents but lingering odors as well. Contact SERVPRO for thorough remediation services.

Fire Restoration is Something we Specialize in at SERVPRO – Trust Us with Your Little Rock Home

A fire inside your Little Rock house leaves behind a trail of devastation ranging from charred belongings and debris to smelly smoke residue. Not only do unsalvageable materials in your home need to be disposed of properly, but you must also pay attention to hidden moisture left behind from the water that extinguished the fire. The best way to restore your interior is by looking to the help of trained restoration professionals, and SERVPRO is available 24/7 to make it “Like it never even happened.” We are here with all of the training, technology, and efficient methods to tackle the messy debris while ensuring we do whatever possible to save your belongings.

How Does the Cleanup Begin?

For prompt, reliable fire restoration in Little Rock, SERVPRO arrives with our Green Fleet. All of our vehicles are loaded with industrial-strength tools and products made for the job. Our crew chief assesses your interior once first responders deem the home safe for entry. This helps determine the scope of the project, including the amount of damage, areas directly impacted by flames, and zones where soot and smoke residue traveled. Once the plan gets formulated, the team sets each phase into motion, starting with the cleanup of all unsalvageable materials, belongings, and debris.

Handling the Fire Loss Zone

Soot particles and stubborn smoke residue in Little Rock can pose a challenge, but this is nothing that our skilled IICRC-certified technicians cannot handle. We take special care while moving from one room to the next so that we can limit debris tracking. Just a couple of areas we address when getting started in the fire loss zone include:

•   Securing the space – This is the time to make sure that the structure is strong enough so that we can proceed with the debris cleanup and restoration steps.
•   Hazard planning – If any areas call for special attention during the walk-through, the plan is designed to address all hazards safely.
•   Safety issue check – We ensure all safety concerns get handled in the beginning phase of restoration. During this time, we handle exposed wires, broken and hanging light fixtures, burnt drywall, and other debris.

After the assessment is complete, severely burned, and unsalvageable materials and belongings get removed from the home. Any materials that have been significant damage are disposed of to be replaced later. All unsalvageable belongings are logged to keep a record for yourself as well as your insurance company. SERVPRO always does whatever we can to clean up and salvage items while using our broad range of cleaning and advanced restoration methods.

Is There Protocol in Place for Debris Removal?

We are serious about debris disposal with any restoration project we take on. We always follow guidelines set forth by the EPA, including careful discarding of waste products. This not only helps to reduce the potential for worksite injury, but it also cuts back on the impact on our environment. The disposal protocols that we follow allows us to efficiently and safely remove things like:

•   Ash
•   Rubble
•   Charred wood
•   Burned drywall
•   Unsalvageable materials
•   Unsalvageable personal belongings, and more

Will Fire-Damaged Building Materials Get Replaced After Removal?

We treat every project on a case-by-case basis, with removal and replacement depending on many factors.

-    If you have a quarter-inch of charring on wooden studs in the fire-loss zone, our team may be able to take away some of it rather than replacing the studs. We may use techniques such as steel brushings or agitation to take away some of the charred portions.

-    Should there be significant charring, our team may use specialized techniques. These methods include dry ice blasting, sanding, or soda blasting to take away the burnt portion.

-    When treating charred building materials does not work, we perform controlled demolition. This is when the unsalvageable materials are removed entirely, and then they get fully replaced with brand-new materials.

What About These Awful Smoke Odors?

Soot and smoke residue become challenging with any fire damage project. Wet smoke is present when the fire burns at a lower temperature and creates a sticky, web-like residue. Dry smoke begins to develop with higher-temperature fires that burn quickly. This happens when paper and wood burn, thus creating powdery soot.

Our team has a broad range of techniques and technology to handle foul fire odors, including:

•   Dry fogging equipment
•   Thermal fogging equipment
•   Wet fogging equipment
•   Air scrubbers
•   Hydroxyl generators
•   Injection devices

Our goal with any fire restoration project is to ensure your home gets returned to the pre-fire loss condition. Call us at (501) 803-9700 when you need us at SERVPRO of Northwest Little Rock, and we can deploy a crew to your location in as little as four hours to begin restoration services.

How Do I Know If My Little Rock Business Has Water Damage?

6/15/2020 (Permalink)

If you need any help, contact SERVPRO of Northwest Little Rock at (501) 803-9700.

There are Several Telltale Signs of Water Damage, but Periodic Inspections by Trained Professionals in Little Rock is the Surest Way to Know for Certain

Water leaks are not always readily apparent, especially if they are small. They can develop slowly over time and inconspicuously damage your Little Rock business and its valuable inventory.

SERVPRO, a Little Rock commercial water damage remediation service, says that business owners can sometimes identify water damage if they know what to look for. According to our trained experts, the following signs could indicate you have a water leak:

    •    Foul musty smells
    •    Black, brown, pink, or white fungal growths on ceilings, walls, or baseboards
    •    Discolored or waterstained attic rafters and other structural components
    •    Deteriorating plaster/drywall or bubbling wallpaper/paint
    •    Buckling floors/ceilings or wall warping

As a leak progresses, these issues usually become worse and easier to detect. Unfortunately, this also means that by the time you notice water damage, it could be quite severe and expensive to repair. This is why it is always preferable to have your property periodically inspected by trained professionals so that potential problems can be spotted early.

How Can SERVPRO Find Hidden Water Damage and Locate Water Leak Sources?

SERVPRO technicians are trained and experienced in finding hidden water damage and locating sources of water leaks. They perform these crucial tasks with the help of specialized state-of-the-art detection equipment.  Some of the tools they use to perform their inspections include sensors that can find moisture in structural elements, meters that measure the amount of moisture in these components, and material-penetrating infrared cameras that can uncover water leak sources behind baseboards, walls, and ceilings. Using these high-tech devices, our experts can often find water issues much sooner than business owners.

With all that said, you should take potential water damage seriously. Routinely look for signs of water leaks and have your property periodically inspected by trained professionals. If you need any help, contact SERVPRO of Northwest Little Rock at (501) 803-9700.

Our Little Rock Spa Had a Water Leak, How Do I Make Sure it is Clean for Customers?

5/31/2020 (Permalink)

Don’t ruin the perfect ambiance of your spa with water damage. Call the certified technicians at SERVPRO.

SERVPRO Uses Professional Products to Disinfect Surfaces 

When you come into your Little Rock spa and see that water leaked from an upstairs bathroom all over the floor and on some of your massage tables, you may be in a state of shock, especially if you have clients coming in for services at any minute. Before you call your customers to reschedule, it is smart to contact a professional restoration company like SERVPRO to begin emergency services and mitigate further damage. We understand the need to thoroughly disinfect after any water leak, especially if you are unsure of the cleanliness of the water.

How Do I Know if the Water is Contaminated?

SERVPRO Uses Extra Personal Safety Precautions with Gray or Black Water

There are different types of water cleanup in Little Rock, depending on the kind of leak. If the water came from a pipe in the wall or sink chances are it is clean water (level 1). It would be either gray (level 2) or black (level 3) water if it came from the toilet. If technicians are unsure, they make sure to treat the spill like it is contaminated water and take additional precautions like wearing PPE (personal protection equipment).

What is the Difference Between Sanitizing and Disinfecting?

• Both are antimicrobial treatments that limit or stop microorganisms from growing.
• Disinfectants destroy about 99% of microorganisms.
• Sanitizers decrease microorganism growth but do not eliminate it.

Since you are running a health spa, SERVPRO technicians typically use EPA-registered disinfectants such as Benefect® or Microban® to eliminate microorganism growth, giving you confidence that your business is clean and ready to resume services. You may hear people refer to sterilizing surfaces; however, only hospitals and other medical establishments are usually the only places that complete sterilization can occur. Sterilizers kill all microorganisms, but most objects cannot withstand the chemicals used for sterilization. “Food Safe” disinfecting is the standard for home and commercial cleaning.

Contact SERVPRO of Northwest Little Rock 24/7 at (501) 803-9700 for assistance.

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What Are the Best Drying Tools for a Water-Damaged House in Little Rock?

5/24/2020 (Permalink)

“Like it never even happened.”

Our Professionals Have Premier Extraction and Drying Tools for Your Little Rock Residence

Cleaning up after a water loss is not always as straightforward as it should be. Standing water can especially create concerns for the house by moving debris and soils from one area to another. Restoring damaged areas first begins with thorough extraction and drying of the exposed materials and regions of your Little Rock property, which involves the premier tools and equipment in our inventory.

Choosing professional restoration and water cleanup for Little Rock homes can have our SERVPRO team arriving shortly after you discover a disaster. We strive to mobilize to a damaged address within hours of the first notice of loss, helping us to manage mitigation better and do more to reduce losses and protect the structural integrity and contents of your residence.

When Do I Need Professional Restoration Services?

Few instances are strictly superficial and easily managed by the homeowner. Because water continues to move after the disaster, saturation and moisture damage can affect areas and materials far from the origin point. Knowing when you need professional services can help you to get this process started as soon as possible to better prevent irreparable damages in the house. Some of the clear indicators that you need professional restorers are:

    •    Standing Water – When water pools on surfaces like the floors of your home, this can be a clear indicator that you need professional services like extraction. We have efficient tools to help in this regard, including submersible pumps and wet vacuums.
    •    Structural Damage – Identifying structural deterioration and damages can also indicate a pressing need for professional restoration. Drying up saturated materials promptly can reduce how widespread and destructive water damage can become.
    •    Water Migration – The movement of water throughout the damaged area that you can see is often only part of the damage that exists. Migration of water damages can happen beyond the surfaces of materials, making it critical to identify where moisture is and the appropriate drying techniques.

What is the Best Tool for Drying My House?

Drying your home often falls to a highly productive type of tool in our inventory – the air mover. This high-velocity fan directs airflow at damaged materials and moist environments. By introducing heated air into damp spaces and against saturated materials, we can promote evaporation and restore your house more efficiently. There are multiple models and types of air movers in our inventory, and some of these include:

    •    Axial – Axial units are designed to help remove the moisture in an open area or several surfaces and contents simultaneously. These are the larger and more productive of the two primary types, as axials have a more powerful output. Consequently, these units require more electricity to function.
    •    Centrifugal – These types of air movers focus on specific damaged areas of a saturated material inside of your home. By directing a concentrated blast of warm air on a specific point of a surface, we can expedite the evaporation process to promote faster and more thorough drying.
    •    Low-Profile – Low profile centrifugal units have multiple purposes throughout your house when drying is necessary. These tools get used in carpet floating and are ideal for drying underneath permanent structural fixtures.

What Special Tools Might Be Necessary to Dry My House?

While there are traditional drying tools that get used on almost every recovery job, our SERVPRO team also can benefit from the use of specialty drying equipment that can be beneficial for specific circumstances. Some of the unique machines and tools used in drying your home include:

    •    Carpet Wands – Removing water from carpeted floors is one of the first steps in successfully drying and preventing reinstallation. These attachments connect with truck-mount pumps and other extractors as the motor for the water removal.
    •    Positive Pressure Systems – By infusing a damaged wall with multiple hoses where heated blasts of air can evaporate trapped moisture, we can reduce the need for controlled demolition or full-scale reconstruction.
    •    Portable Electric Heaters – By modifying the overall temperature in a damaged area, our professionals can make drying more efficient and productive.

How Do SERVPRO Technicians Know When the Job Is Done?

One of the methods of determining when the restoration has been successful is using moisture detection tools to identify existing moisture and dampness pockets. When these cannot get located in the previously damaged areas, we can feel confident in turning the property back over to you.

No matter how severe and threatening water losses can be for your home, our SERVPRO of Northwest Little Rock team can help with a fast response and cutting-edge equipment. Give us a call anytime that you need us at (501) 803-9700.

What Should I Do About Flood Damage in Little Rock?

5/22/2020 (Permalink)

Flood damage can be a disturbance to you and your family. To remediate the damage, contact SERVPRO right away.

Working with SERVPRO’s Flood Damage Mitigation Team Helps Many Homeowners in Little Rock Recover Faster and with Less Expense

Flood damage in Little Rock can displace affected families for months. Such situations create additional problems for local residents, but SERVPRO uses different ways to correct the situation, including reducing the amount of stress our customers experience.

We use internationally accepted methods to restore properties, both residential and commercial, after flood damage or other disasters occur. Our professional teams accomplish such restorative tasks through:

• Mitigation of current damage in a property via water extraction, drying, cleaning, and disinfectant sprays,
• Follow-up with preventative measures such as antimicrobial applications to vulnerable surfaces,
• Restoration or rebuilding of flood-damaged residences to meet or exceed local code requirements.

Part of the mitigation process, cleaning out debris that can harbor harmful microbes, helps prevent unwanted health effects later, as well as keeping microbial overgrowths from damaging portions of your house. SERVPRO also cuts away damaged walls, carpeting, and other materials to reduce the amount of water remaining in the home.

The disinfectant and antimicrobial sprays reach into cracks and crevices that might continue harboring pathogens (these can also cause odors). When your dwelling needs additional odor-control measures, we have a multitude of options that work significantly better than store-bought deodorizing sprays.

Homeowners often expect to have the same floor plan, even after complete destruction of the interior framework. However, SERVPRO’s building experts can work with you to change the layout, either entirely or in only specific areas, giving your house a completely new appearance. We often find that such drastic changes cost the same or even less than the expected restoration but helps our customers get past a crisis more fully. A new interior can also help families enjoy their homes more than they might otherwise.

SERVPRO of Northwest Little Rock assists property owners after disastrous situations in Maumelle, AR, Gibson, AR, and Ferndale, AR. After flood damage, call (501) 803-9700.

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Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned – a defensive cleaning program

5/20/2020 (Permalink)

Our defensive cleaning program gives your business a way forward by providing your employees and customers ongoing safety and assuredness.

Let us help you get back to business

As our communities re-open in Little Rock, we’re all moving back toward a new kind of normal. The expectations of visitors, customers, and employees who come into our establishments have evolved, and staying safe and well is a top concern. The global COVID-19 pandemic has changed what it means to be clean, and we’ve developed a program to help your business meet the new higher standard of clean that is now expected.

Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned is a defensive cleaning program we’re offering to businesses and commercial locations to address the current COVID-19 pandemic. This proactive viral pathogen cleaning program goes well beyond janitorial or carpet cleaning. By choosing Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned, you, your employees, your customers, and your community can rest assured that you’ve selected a higher cleaning standard – you are Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned.

Extensive training and specialized products

As the #1 choice in cleanup and restoration*, we stand on more than 50 years of experience and expertise to help your business become Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned.  Beyond fire & water, SERVPRO professionals are trained and experienced in biohazard decontamination and chemical spills – always adhering to the cleaning and decontamination standards set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local authorities. 

From formulating and creating our proprietary cleaning products, like SERVPROXIDE, at our headquarters in Gallatin, TN, to taking the utmost care while disinfecting, we will ensure you and your business are set up to inspire consumer confidence as the economy continues to reopen.

3 C’s – Consult, Clean, and Certify

When the stakes are this high, you want a partner who has developed an industry leading, proprietary training program, cleaning solutions, and remediation processes over decades. We’ve cleaned up some of the most challenging biohazards imaginable. Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned reflects our unique experiences and capabilities. The program is grounded with our unique 3 C’s: Consult, Clean, and Certify.

• Consult – Every business is different, which is why you’ll be assigned a Cleaning Protocol Consultant who understands your business and will create a cleaning program to meet your specific needs. This program will be developed based on your business type, size of space, amount of high frequency touchpoints, foot traffic and congestion points.
• Clean – Based on your specific business needs, your location will undergo a thorough, deep clean, using exclusive cleaning products, according to protocols set forth by the CDC. Our employees have years of experience, and we will go beyond the scope of work that regular janitorial staff perform. Cleanup procedures generally include cleaning of porous and non-porous surfaces, disinfecting of non-porous surfaces, cleaning and disinfecting of equipment, tools, and/or supplies used for cleanup process, and disposal of hazardous materials.  In the event of a suspected or confirmed COVID-19 event, we will be there cleaning within 24 hours to ensure you get back to business as quickly as possible. 
• Certify - Once your business location has been Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned, you will gain access to proprietary signage, digital emblems, and other collateral that communicates that you’ve selected a higher standard of clean available to help protect your employees and customers. And because we add the day, month, and year to that proprietary stamp of clean, your guests will know that not only did you choose Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned, but that your location is being cleaned regularly at this standard.

Call today for a Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned consultation

We’re Here to Help – 24 hours a day, seven days a week – until life is back to normal in the communities we all call home.

Call SERVPRO of Northwest Little Rock today at (501) 803-9700 for your Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned consultation.

* #1 Choice in cleanup & restoration based Commercial Attitude & Usage Tracking study. Polling 816 commercial business decision makers on first choice for future needs related to cleanup & restoration work. Study conducted by C&R Research: October 2019

Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned means professionally trained SERVPRO franchises perform the requested cleaning, sanitizing and disinfection services according to proprietary SERVPRO protocols and recognized industry and CDC standards with EPA approved cleaning products to deliver a SERVPRO certified cleaning experience.  Each SERVPRO franchise is independently owned and operated.

Would Professional Cleaning Remove Viruses in My Little Rock Hotel?

5/15/2020 (Permalink)

Remind employees to wipe down their computers. Rely on SERVPRO to clean your lobby and bathrooms.

The Positive Psychological Effect of Using Professional Cleaning Companies 

Professional cleaning and disinfection in the Little Rock area take cleaning beyond the do-it-yourself level of using squirt bottles and white rags. Professional instill a sense of security and safety to employees and customers. They prove that business owners and managers care about their employees and customers. 

How Do We Work When We are in Public View?  

• Work safely to prevent cross-contamination
• Technicians wear the proper PPE
• We use commercial-level equipment such as wet-misters and wet-foggers
• We use commercial hospital grade-cleaning chemicals
• Our teams work carefully and methodically 
• Work happens at scheduled times to match your needs
• We assemble the cleaning team size to complete the job quickly
• Professional cleaning teams can calm employees’ fears. 

Our SERVPRO of Northwest Little Rock team can help you keep your building clean and safe. We can demonstrate that you care about your people and your customers. Call (501) 803-9700. 

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Disclaimer: Advice from the medical and scientific community regarding how to deal with the coronavirus is based on present knowledge, which is subject to change as the situation continues to develop. There can be no assurance that disinfectants alone will be adequate to fully eliminate the virus. We are not physicians or infectious disease professionals. Consult your medical professionals for individual medical advice.

How Do I Get Water Out of My Little Rock Kitchen?

4/30/2020 (Permalink)

When you are surprised by water damage in the morning as you are getting ready to go to work, please remember that SERVPRO is waiting to help you out.

Bring in a SERVPRO Water Removal Team to preserve your Little Rock home  

The water line leading into your refrigerator broke down about 12:30 am on Saturday. You didn’t notice it, of course, until you got up for coffee eight hours later. Then you feel it between your toes as you splash your way around, trying to find the leak and turn off the water.

What are Water Removal Technicians going to do when they get here?

First, they are going to isolate the leak and turn it off or block it if you have not been able to do so. Next, team members use a pump or an extractor for physical water removal from your Little Rock kitchen, depending on how deep it might be. Once they accomplish that, other team members use tools like long-handled squeegees to push any trace water off the surface, allowing natural evaporation to begin, releasing water into the air. 

Next, one of our technicians performs a visual inspection and uses a thermal camera to examine the sub-floor. She does this to determine a couple of key issues:

• Is there a crack or split in the kitchen flooring?
• If yes, did it allow water to spill into the sub-floor area?

If the answer is yes to either question, our technicians can take positive action. Each team has the skills to make repairs to linoleum and other floor coverings, or remove and replace damaged flooring so it looks exactly as before, or better than it was before the spill. Before replacement, they go into the sub-floor and use commercial grade water pumps with flexible hoses to remove water. 

Once everything is back in place, SERVPRO technicians then place a humidifier in the kitchen. This device draws the excess water in the air and off surfaces to lower the interior humidity and completely return the home to its normal condition. 

Our water removal team at SERVPRO of Northwest Little Rock is prepared 24/7 to return every home to a dry, safe condition here and in our nearby communities of Gibson, Ferndale, and Maumelle. Call our office today at (501) 803-9700 to develop a restoration plan for your home. 

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