Faulty Smoke Detector Discovered in Evergreen Home?

3/21/2023 (Permalink)

We respond to fire damage emergencies 24 hours a day in Jefferson County.

Our Golden, Wheat Ridge, and Evergreen team is trained and certified to restore fire damage “Like it never even happened.” Smoke detectors, when working properly, allow people to get out of a house and to safety quickly. Here are some smoke alarm safety tips from the National Fire Protection Association:

Smoke Alarm Safety

• A closed door may slow the spread of smoke, heat, and fire. Install smoke alarms in every sleeping room and outside each separate sleeping area. Install alarms on every level of the home. 
• Smoke alarms should be interconnected. When one sounds, they all sound. 
• Large homes may need extra smoke alarms
• Test your smoke alarms at least once a month. Press the test button to be sure the alarm is working.
• Today’s smoke alarms will be more technologically advanced to respond to a multitude of fire conditions yet mitigate false alarms
• When a smoke alarm sounds, get outside and stay outside
• Replace all smoke alarms in your home every ten years

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Fire damage can happen at any time for any number of reasons. When your Evergreen home or commercial business has a fire damage emergency, our team in Golden, Wheat Ridge, and Evergreen is Here to Help. ® Call us today at 303-279-8055.

Franchises are independently owned and operated.

Smoke and Soot Damage from Furnace Puff Back in Golden Home?

3/14/2023 (Permalink)

We clean and restore HVAC systems in Jefferson County.

Our Golden, Wheat Ridge, and Evergreen team is trained and certified to clean and restore furnace puff back damage “Like it never even happened.” A puff back can occur when an oil burner doesn’t ignite right away and causes fumes to build up in the furnace. The fumes cause an explosion inside the burner chamber that vaporizes and sends soot throughout the home through the ventilation system, covering walls, floors, and furniture with oily soot residue.

Here are some symptoms of furnace puff backs:

·      Odors, noises, and soot around the boiler or furnace room

·      Visual signs of debris. The heating system needs to be cleaned and serviced if you see soot, rust flakes, and debris in the flue vent connector.

We pretest your belongings and surfaces to determine the most effective cleaning method to use and we use several methods of cleaning smoke and soot from your contents, including:

• Dry Cleaning - Used for cleaning light residues or to pre-clean before wet cleaning
• Wet Cleaning - An effective cleaning method for removing moderate to heavy residues
• Spray and Wipe -Effective for items that can’t withstand wet cleaning
• Foam Cleaning - Used for upholstery fabrics that might shrink or bleed if wet cleaned
• Abrasive Cleaning - Involves agitation of the surface being cleaned
• Immersion Cleaning - Contents are dipped into a bath of the cleaning product

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When the furnace or HVAC system in your home or commercial business in Golden has a puff back problem or is not functioning at its best, our team in Golden, Wheat Ridge, and Evergreen is Here to Help. ® Call us today at 303-279-8055.

Franchises are independently owned and operated.

Roof Leak Causes Significant Water Damage to Evergreen Business?

3/7/2023 (Permalink)

We restore water damage 24 hours a day in Jefferson County.

Our Golden, Wheat Ridge and Evergreen have been mitigating and restoring water damage for local commercial businesses in Jefferson County for over forty years. After any storm or major rain event, it is a good idea to inspect your roof for damage. Here are some tips from the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety for protecting your business from roof leaks: 

Re-check drainage systems

• After severe weather, check all drainage systems for leaks and ensure they are properly secured and operating
• When re-roofing, ensure that all drains, scuppers, and gutters are returned to their original operating conditions
• Check for, and repair cracks around roof drains

Check for water

Check for long-term standing water in gutters and correct any blockages. If there are no blockages, but standing water still occurs, ensure the gutter is properly sloped to the downspout.

Check the slope of the roof cover system

For low-sloped roofs, ensure the slope of the roof cover system and the insulation boards divert water to internal drains when present or to the edge of the roof. Long-term standing water is an indication of an improper slope.

Check air conditioner drains

Ensure all roof-mounted air conditioning drain lines funnel water to a drain.

Check the downspouts

Ensure downspouts funnel water away from the building and do not allow water to accumulate near the building’s perimeter.

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When you have a water damage emergency in your commercial business or home in Evergreen, our team in Golden, Wheat Ridge and Evergreen is Here to Help. ® Call us today at 303-279-8055.

Franchises are independently owned and operated.

How Can I Remove an Ice Dam From my Roof in Wheat Ridge?

2/28/2023 (Permalink)

We respond to water damage emergencies 24 hours a day in Jefferson County.

Our Golden, Wheat Ridge, and Evergreen teams are trusted leaders in water damage restoration. Here are some tips from Travelers Insurance on removing an ice dam:

Removing an ice dam from your roof immediately after spotting the signs can be critical to helping prevent damage to your home. One way to remove an ice dam is to melt it using calcium chloride ice melt.

Step 1. Using a roof rake, remove snow 3-4 feet from the edge of your roof, being careful not to damage the roof covering or to allow snow to build up around walking paths or to block emergency exits

Step 2. Use a calcium chloride ice melt product, which you can generally purchase from your local hardware store. Be sure not to use rock salt or sodium chloride, which can damage your roof.

Step 3. Fill a nylon stocking with the calcium chloride ice melt

Step 4. Safely place and position the calcium chloride-filled nylon stocking vertically across the ice dam so that it can melt a channel through the ice

Step 5. Cover and protect any shrubbery and plants with lightweight tarps near the gutters or downspouts for the duration that the calcium chloride stockings remain in place

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When you have ice dams and need water damage services in your Wheat Ridge home or commercial business, our team in Golden, Wheat Ridge, and Evergreen is Here to Help. ® Call us today at 303-279-8055.

Franchises are independently owned and operated.

Tips For Preventing Frozen Pipes in Wheat Ridge?

2/21/2023 (Permalink)

We respond to water damage emergencies 24 hours a day in Jefferson County.

Our teams in Golden, Wheat Ridge, and Evergreen are trusted leaders in water damage restoration. Here is some information from the American Red Cross for protecting your pipes from freezing:

• Add insulation to attics, basements, and crawl spaces. Insulation will maintain higher temperatures in these areas.
• Drain water from swimming pools and water sprinkler supply lines following the manufacturer's or installer's directions
• Remove, drain, and store hoses used outdoors. Close inside valves supplying outdoor hose bibs. Open the outside hose bibs to allow water to drain. Keep the outside valve open so that any water remaining in the pipe can expand without causing the pipe to break.
• Check around the home for other areas where water supply lines are located in unheated areas. Look in the garage and under the kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Both hot and cold-water pipes in these areas should be insulated.
• Consider installing specific products made to insulate water pipes, like a "pipe sleeve" or installing UL-listed "heat tape," "heat cable," or similar materials on exposed water pipes. Newspaper can provide some degree of insulation and protection to exposed pipes – even ¼ inch of newspaper can provide significant protection in areas that usually do not have frequent or prolonged temperatures below freezing.
• Consider relocating exposed pipes to provide increased protection from freezing

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When you need emergency water damage services in your Wheat Ridge home or commercial business, our team in Golden, Wheat Ridge, and Evergreen is Here to Help. ® Call us today at 303-279-8055.

Franchises are independently owned and operated.

Powerful Storm Knocks Out Power in Wheat Ridge Homes?

2/14/2023 (Permalink)

We respond to storm damage emergencies 24 hours a day in Jefferson County.

Our teams in Golden, Wheat Ridge, and Evergreen are trusted leaders in storm damage mitigation and restoration, and we usually arrive onsite within four hours of your call for help when you have a storm damage emergency in Wheat Ridge. Here are some tips for protecting yourself during a power outage from the Federal Emergency Management Agency:

• Keep freezers and refrigerators closed
• Only use generators outdoors and away from windows
• Do not use a gas stove to heat your home
• Disconnect appliances and electronics to avoid damage from electrical surges
• Use alternate plans for refrigerating medicines or power-dependent medical devices
• If safe, go to an alternate location for heat or cooling
• Check on neighbors

Our storm damage response team has the equipment, training, and experience to secure your property when your home or business is damaged by wind or other severe weather. As soon as we arrive, we will board and tarp up any areas of the structure exposed to the elements. We can also supervise a full range of building and reconstruction services when needed to restore a property to preloss conditions.  

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You never know when a storm will cause a power outage in your home or commercial business. When you need help with storm damage, our team in Golden, Wheat Ridge, and Evergreen has technicians on call 24 hours a day to respond to property damage emergencies. Call us today at 303-279-8055.

Franchises are independently owned and operated.

Snow Storm Causes Damage to Home in Golden?

2/7/2023 (Permalink)

We are leaders in storm damage restoration services in Jefferson County.

When your home or commercial business has storm damage that requires cleanup and rebuilding services, our Golden, Wheat Ridge, and Evergreen team is Here to Help. ® We can manage every phase of the restoration process, giving our customers peace of mind knowing they have one company working the entire restoration from start to finish.

Building and Reconstruction Services 

• Board Up
• Carpet Repair and Installation
• Document Drying
• Dry Cleaning
• Drywall Installation
• Drywall Removal
• Electrical
• Electronics Restoration
• Fine Art Restoration
• Furniture Restoration
• General Contracting
• Hardwood Floor Repair
• Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Services (HVAC)
• Linoleum Floor Repair
• Marble Floor Repair
• Move Out
• Painting
• Plumbing
• Portable Power
• Roof Tarp
• Roofing Services
• Scalable Resources
• Temporary Fencing
• Temporary Warehouse Space
• Tile Floor Repair
• Tree Removal

We have extensive experience working on all kinds of homes and commercial buildings, including:

• Homes
• Small Office Buildings
• Large Office/High-Rise Office Buildings
• Apartment Buildings
• Restaurants
• Hotel/Motels
• Small Retail Stores
• Large Retail/Big-Box Stores
• High-Rise Residential
• Manufacturing and Industrial
• Government/Military

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You never know when a snowstorm will blow through and cause structural damage to your home or commercial business. Storms often come through with little advanced warning, so our local team in Golden, Wheat Ridge, and Evergreen has technicians on call 24 hours a day to respond to storm damage emergencies. Call us today at 303-279-8055.

Franchises are independently owned and operated.

Dishwasher Disaster in Wheat Ridge Home?

1/31/2023 (Permalink)

We are trusted leaders in water damage remediation services in Jefferson County.

Our local team in Golden, Wheat Ridge, and Evergreen is trained and certified to clean, restore, and rebuild homes and commercial properties damaged by water in Jefferson County. Wheat Ridge residents can rely on our over forty years of restoration experience. Here is a Google review from one of our many happy customers that used our services to restore their kitchen after their dishwasher leaked and caused water damage:

“Had a long process of renovating my kitchen after our dishwasher leaked. Worked with several companies. One of the companies was in charge of remediating the leak. Horrible experience with the first company. Ended up firing that company and used SERVPRO. It was such a relief working with Steve with SERVPRO. They were true professionals. They had my kitchen remediated in a timely manner. If I ever have another need for remediation, I know who I’m going to call first.” Allan Margarico

Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value

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When your home or commercial business has water damage that requires cleanup and rebuilding services, our Golden, Wheat Ridge, and Evergreen team is Here to Help. ® We can manage every phase of the restoration process, giving our customers peace of mind knowing they have one company working the entire restoration from start to finish. Call us today at 303-279-8055.

Franchises are independently owned and operated.

What Can I Do if I Have Skunk Odor in My Home in Evergreen?

1/24/2023 (Permalink)

We locate, identify, and remove offensive odors in Jefferson County.

Our local team in Golden, Wheat Ridge, and Evergreen is trained and certified to remove foul odors of all kinds. Sometimes odors are difficult to identify because they are a combination of smells emanating from different locations. Our technicians will locate and identify the cause of the odors and will use odor removal products capable of penetrating surfaces to neutralize an unpleasant odor thoroughly.

Skunks are common in Evergreen neighborhoods. My dog got sprayed by a skunk and ran into the house afterward, contaminating the entire home with skunk odor. Here are some tips for avoiding being sprayed by a skunk (if you’re not a dumb dog).

Spraying Signals

• Skunks are nocturnal, so be cautious when walking at night
• If you see a skunk while walking at night, change direction and avoid walking in his path
• A skunk that is startled will be ready to spray by raising the tail
• The skunk will stand on its hind legs and then pound the front legs toward the ground
• If you find a skunk and it is acting in this manner, back away quietly and slowly so that you can get away without being sprayed

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Our Golden, Wheat Ridge, and Evergreen team is Here to Help ® when you have an odor problem in your home or business. Call us today at 303-279-8055.

Franchises are independently owned and operated.

What Can I Do To Prevent the Pipes From Freezing in My Business in Golden?

1/17/2023 (Permalink)

We are leaders in commercial property damage restoration services in Jefferson County.

Temperatures drop to 18 degrees Fahrenheit in January in Golden, and freezing temperatures mean pipes can freeze. Our local team in Golden, Wheat Ridge, and Evergreen responds to commercial water damage emergencies 24 hours a day and offers these tips from the Insurance Institute of Business and Home Safety for preventing plumbing from freezing:

• Inspect and seal or repair all cracks, holes, leaks, windows, doors, and other openings on exterior walls with caulk or insulation to prevent cold air from penetrating the wall cavity
• Insulate and seal around attic penetrations such as partition walls, vents, plumbing stacks, and electric and mechanical chases
• Ensure your pipes in hard-to-reach places like attics, crawl spaces, and outside walls are insulated—wrap pipes and faucets in unheated or minimally heated areas of the building 
• Make sure your existing freeze-protection devices and alarms are in good working order. Test freeze stats (low-temperature sensing device) and valves before the weather gets cold. 
• Pipes leading to the exterior should be shut off and drained at the start of winter. If these exterior faucets do not have a shut-off valve inside the building, have one installed by a plumber.  
• Hire a licensed fire protection specialist to conduct routine maintenance on your sprinkler system. Discuss the system’s exposure to winter weather and potential mitigation options.  

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Our Golden, Wheat Ridge, and Evergreen team is Here to Help ® when you have a water damage emergency in your commercial business or home. Call us today at 303-279-8055.

Franchises are independently owned and operated.