Space Heater Fire in Mary Esther Business?

1/17/2023 (Permalink)

We respond to commercial fire damage emergencies 24-hours a day in Okaloosa County.

Our professionals in Fort Walton Beach have been providing commercial fire damage restoration services in Mary Esther for over twenty years. Some businesses allow the use of space heaters to take the chill out of a room. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the top causes of fires in commercial buildings are:

• Heating equipment
• Cooking equipment
• Electrical and lighting equipment
• Smoking materials
• Intentional fire setting

Employers without a formal policy prohibiting space heaters should provide guidelines for safe use.

• Use of space heaters should not be allowed unless supervisor or management approval is provided before use
• Units that have been listed or labeled by a nationally recognized testing laboratory such as UL (Underwriters Laboratories), CSA (Canadian Standards Association), or ETL (Intertek) should be the only space heaters permitted for use
• Keep at least 36 inches of clearance around every space heater and only use them in areas free of flammable liquids and easily ignited or combustible materials
• Proper placement of the space heater is important. Be sure it is not in a high-traffic area or where it may become a tripping hazard. Never leave a space heater unattended.

Call Us Today!

Our team in Fort Walton Beach is Here to Help ® when your commercial business or home in Mary Esther has a fire damage emergency. We’ll restore your fire damage “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 850-863-2552.

Franchises are independently owned and operated.

How Will The Mold in My Business Be Removed in Niceville?

12/27/2022 (Permalink)

We remediate commercial mold damage 24-hours a day in Okaloosa County.

Our Fort Walton Beach technicians are trusted leaders in commercial mold remediation services in Niceville. Fast action must be taken when mold becomes visible, as it can quickly affect other areas of a property when it is not contained quickly. Here is the process we follow when addressing mold issues:

1. Emergency Contact

Determines the necessary equipment and resources to mobilize.

2. Inspection and Mold Damage Assessment

We follow local and state laws regarding inspection and documentation based on your unique situation.

3. Mold Containment

We may use advanced containment procedures like negative air chambers to isolate the contaminated area with physical barriers and negative air pressure to prevent mold spores from spreading during the cleanup process.

4. Air Filtration

We utilize powerful “air scrubbers” and HEPA vacuums to prevent the spread of these mold spores while the mold remediation is in process.

5. Removing Mold and Mold-Infested Materials

We use antifungal and antimicrobial treatments to eliminate mold colonies and to help prevent new colonies from forming. Removing and disposing mold-infested porous materials may be necessary to remediate heavy mold growth.

6. Cleaning Contents

We clean your furniture, decorative items, curtains, and other restorable items affected by mold. We’re also trained to remove odors and deodorization using fogging equipment.

7. Restoration

Drywall, subfloors, and other building materials be removed during the remediation process. Restoration may involve minor repairs or require the reconstruction of various areas or rooms in a business. 

Call Us Today!

Our team in Fort Walton Beach is Here to Help ® commercial businesses and residents in Niceville with our mold removal services. We’ll restore your mold damage “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 850-863-2552.

Franchises are independently owned and operated.

What is the Process for Restoring Mold Damage in My Niceville Business?

11/29/2022 (Permalink)

We mitigate and restore commercial mold damage in Okaloosa County.

Our local technicians in Fort Walton Beach are trained and certified to restore commercial mold damage. Although each case is unique, we follow the same comprehensive process for each customer as follows:

1. Emergency Contact
2. Inspection and Mold Damage Assessment

We follow local and state laws regarding inspection and documentation based on your unique situation.

3. Mold Containment

We may use advanced containment procedures like negative air chambers to isolate the contaminated area with physical barriers and negative air pressure to prevent mold spores from spreading during the cleanup process.

4. Air Filtration

We utilize powerful “air scrubbers” and HEPA vacuums to prevent the spread of these mold spores while the mold remediation is in process.

5. Removing Mold and Mold-Infested Materials

We use antifungal and antimicrobial treatments to eliminate mold colonies and to help prevent new colonies from forming. We remove and dispose of mold-infested porous materials when remediating heavy mold growth.

6. Cleaning Contents

We clean your furniture, decorative items, curtains, and other restorable items affected by mold. We also remove odors and deodorization using fogging equipment.

7. Restoration

Restoration may involve minor repairs, such as replacing drywall, painting, and installing new carpet, or it may require the reconstruction of various areas or rooms in a home or business. 

Call Us Today!

Our team in Fort Walton Beach is Here to Help ® when your commercial business or home has mold damage. We’ll restore your commercial mold damage “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 850-863-2552.

Franchises are independently owned and operated.

Happy Commercial Water Damaged Customer in Fort Walton Beach?

10/11/2022 (Permalink)

Our fast emergency response time saves our customers time and money in Okaloosa County.

Our fast emergency response time and use of powerful, industrial-grade equipment save our customers money by minimizing the potential for secondary damage in many cases. Our local technicians in Fort Walton Beach have the training, equipment, and experience to restore water damage quickly and efficiently, no matter how extensive the damage is. Here is a recent Google review from one of our commercial customers:

“They arrived so fast. I said I needed as many people and as fast as they could, and I had 15 people within 30 minutes and about 30 people in 40 minutes. The reports were updated every day as this was a massive job. Thank you, SERVPRO.” Jeremy Fouquet

Commercial Properties

• 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

Commercial Services

• Commercial Water Damage Restoration
• Commercial Fire Damage Restoration
• Commercial Mold Remediation
• Commercial Storm Damage Cleanup
• Disaster Recovery Team
• Commercial Cleaning Services

Call Us Today!

When your Fort Walton Beach commercial business or home has a water damage emergency, our team in Fort Walton Beach is Here to Help. ® We’ll clean and restore your commercial property “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 850-863-2552.

Franchises are independently owned and operated.

Commercial Restoration Services in Fort Walton Beach?

8/5/2022 (Permalink)

We provide commercial cleanup and restoration services in Okaloosa County.

When your commercial business has property damage, our local team in Fort Walton Beach will restore the damage quickly and get your doors open again with minimal disruption to your employees and customers. Our professionals have extensive experience working in all kinds of buildings and workplaces.

• 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

We provide commercial property damage restoration services, including:

• Commercial Water Damage Restoration
• Commercial Fire Damage Restoration
• Commercial Mold Remediation
• Commercial Storm Damage Cleanup
• Disaster Recovery Team

Although we are better known for fire and water mitigation and restoration services, we also provide a wide variety of commercial deep cleaning services. These deep-cleaning services exceed the scope of a routine janitorial service and are designed to keep your business looking its best:

• Air Ducts and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
• Biohazard and Sewage
• Trauma and Crime Scene
• Carpet and Upholstery
• Drapes and Blinds
• Ceilings, Walls, and Hard Floors
• Odor Removal and Deodorization
• Vandalism

Call Us Today!

Whether your business in Fort Walton Beach needs cleaning or restoration services, our local team in Fort Walton Beach is Here to Help. ® Our technicians will clean and restore your business “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 850-863-2552.

Franchises are independently owned and operated.

Hurricane Preparation For Businesses in Fort Walton Beach?

5/24/2022 (Permalink)

We respond to commercial storm damage emergencies 24-hours a day in Okaloosa County.

Do you have a disaster continuity plan in place for your business? Commercial businesses in Fort Walton Beach can benefit from planning for inclement weather. Here are some planning tips from the Florida Division of Emergency Management.

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), businesses and their staff face a variety of hazards:

• Natural hazards like floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes
• Health hazards such as widespread and serious illnesses like the flu
• Human-caused hazards, including accidents and acts of violence
• Technology-related hazards like power outages and equipment failure

There is much that a business leader can do to prepare their organization for the most likely hazards. The Ready Business program helps business leaders make a preparedness plan to get ready for these hazards. Ready Business Toolkits are available on the ready.gov/business website. These toolkits give businesses step-by-step guidance to build preparedness within your organization.

• Identify Your Risk
• Develop A Plan
• Take Action
• Be Recognized and Inspire Others

Call Us!

You can never be too prepared for severe weather. When your Fort Walton Beach commercial business or home has a storm damage emergency, our local team in Fort Walton Beach will clean and restore the storm damage "Like it never even happened." Call us today at 850-863-2552.

Franchises are independently owned and operated.

Flooded Building in Fort Walton Beach?

3/22/2022 (Permalink)

We respond to commercial water damage emergencies 24-hours a day in Okaloosa County.

It is a surreal experience walking into a flooded commercial building. The water flooded our facility in Fort Walton Beach for two days before the damage was detected, and the water was shut off. Our insurance adjuster told us to call the local team in Fort Walton Beach. The technicians arrived quickly and immediately went to work!

• Water Damage Restoration Technician
• Applied Structural Drying Technician
• Odor Control Technician
• Upholstery and Fabric Cleaning Technician

They brought in powerful, industrial-grade extraction equipment to quickly get the water out of the damaged areas. The team removed all of the saturated drywall and insulation and installed air movers and blowers to remove the excess moisture from the air. They monitored and documented the drying process to ensure the area was restored to normal humidity levels.

Once the area was completely dry, they replaced the insulation and drywall and cleaned the entire floor. Now you would never know there had been a small lake in our building!

Call Us Today!

We understand the importance of getting your business operational again after a flooding event. When you have a water damage emergency, our local team in Fort Walton Beach can arrive quickly and will immediately begin the cleanup and restoration process. We can also help with the insurance process and paperwork. Call us today at 850-863-2552.

Franchises are independently owned and operated.

Covid-19 Decontamination Services in Shalimar?

2/22/2022 (Permalink)

We provide cleaning and decontamination services for Okaloosa County businesses.

Proactive COVID-19 cleaning program for Shalimar businesses

Although SERVPRO® of Fort Walton Beach is better known for restoring fire, water, and mold damage, our technicians also perform a full range of specialty, deep cleaning services, including our Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned defensive cleaning program.

Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned defensive cleaning program. This proactive cleaning program was developed using our more than fifty years of experience in the cleanup and restoration industry.

Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned

This customized program is tailored to meet your needs and considers factors like the type of industry, type of business, size of space, high traffic areas, and high-frequency touchpoints. Based on your unique needs, we will develop a program to clean and decontaminate all porous and nonporous surfaces.

CDC and EPA Approved

We follow the highest standards set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  (CDC) and use hospital-grade disinfectants and products approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and local authorities.

Call Us Today!

Consumer confidence has never been more important to commercial businesses, so call us today for a free consultation and quote to keep your Shalimar workplace or home at the highest level of cleanliness. SERVPRO® of Fort Walton Beach is Here to Help. ^® Call us today at 850-863-2552.

Franchises are independently owned and operated.

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. 

Flooded Apartment Complex in Fort Walton Beach?

2/2/2022 (Permalink)

We restore commercial fire damage in Fort Walton Beach!

When your commercial business has a fire or water damage emergency, every minute counts. At SERVPRO of Fort Walton Beach, we follow the one-four-eight-hour-rule, meaning:

One hour: we will respond to your call within one hour or less

Four hours: we will be onsite within four hours of your call

Eight hours: we will contact your insurance adjuster within eight hours of your call

Fifty percent of businesses that experience fire or water damage never reopen. We understand the importance of getting your commercial business operational quickly and will work to minimize the disruption to your employees and customers whenever possible.

Our team of highly trained technicians has the equipment, advanced training, and experience to get your business back to business quickly after a property damage loss. We have experience working in all kinds of buildings and business settings, including:

• 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

Call Us!

Fort Walton Beach businesses and residents can rely on SERVPRO of Fort Walton Beach to arrive quickly and immediately begin the cleanup and restoration process. Call us today at (850) 863-2252. We’ll restore your property damage, “Like it never even happened.”

Where to Look for Mold in your Commercial Workplace?

12/2/2021 (Permalink)

Our SERVPRO Team is trained and qualified in the latest IICRC Mold Remediation Practices!

Mold growing in a business is not only a possible client deterrent, but could cause major health effects for customers and employees. Mold can grow virtually on any substance; it only needs moisture and air to thrive. If not properly removed, mold spores can be disturbed and sent airborne, affecting everyone in its vicinity. It is imperative that businesses to know where to look for moisture spots and how to properly address the issue if mold is identified. We can dive into the 3 most likely areas for mold growth. 

HVAC Units

Theses appliances are found in virtually all businesses across the United States. They provides ventilation, heating and condition the air (controlling humidity and temperature). When the HVAC is not properly maintained, it can malfunction causing leaks and increased humidity level inside a building. This is especially important in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, where humidity levels are high year-round. A simple preventative tip is checking the drip pan monthly and changing the filter. If you suspect mold growth, your first step is contacting SERVPRO of Fort Walton Beach  to inspect your property for signs of mold. Check out our website for information about our commercial mold remediation services, click here.

Windows and Doors

Doors are opened and closed hundreds of times a day by your employees and clients. Every time a door is opened, not only does it affect the HVAC, it allows particulates to enter the space. Don’t forget about your windows as well. Humidity and moisture will enter into a business through these passage ways as well, increasing the perfect place for mold to grow.  It is important to inspect seals around the doors and windows, minimizing the potential for unwanted moisture and particulates in your business.

Common Employee Activity Areas

Kitchens and bathrooms are areas where most clients won’t venture into, but these are areas where employees use daily. These areas can be especially vulnerable to mold growth because of the presence of multiple water sources and potential spills and leaks. When moisture accumulates around cabinetry and appliances in commonly used areas, they can remain hidden. It is important to clean these areas, and examine them for extra moisture.

When to Call SERVPRO of Fort Walton Beach?

If your commercial business has any mold growth that is larger then 2’ x 2’, it is recommended to call a certified mold specialist. SERVPRO of Fort Walton Beach is IICRC certified. IICRC is the international standard and guidelines on how to handle mold remediation. Not only are our teams certified to handle your mold issue, we have the equipment, experience and extensive commercial mold remediation training.  Our goal is to minimize the interruption in your business and to protect the health of your employees if mold is present. 

Is Water Damage Lingering in Your Destin Business Warehouse?

10/1/2021 (Permalink)

Our skilled technicians have the expertise and state of the art equipment to get your business back in order after a water catastrophe.

SERVPRO's Fast Water Damage Restoration Services Can Keep Your Warehouse and Potential Profits from Corroding

The amount of metal making up the surfaces and structures in a warehouse in the Destin area seems unimportant most of the time. Once an incident involving water flooding the facility happens, all of that metal can begin corroding. Corrosion can cause the paint to peel, surfaces to become hazardous due to its roughness, and even lose strength in platforms and stairways.  

SERVPRO can help keep your warehouse safe by providing commercial water removal services in Destin that do more than merely dry the floors. Our services require the use of heavy-duty equipment and machines to pull moisture out of hidden areas and get your business completely dry, which includes your inventory, equipment, and products. We understand that each component of your operations plays a crucial part every day, so we strive to get things back to normal for you, "Like it never even happened."  

What Does SERVPRO Use For Water Extraction in Destin

Our specialists choose between different water extraction devices, including our large and powerful submersible pumps that come mounted on one of our Green Fleet's trucks. They can also opt for smaller devices that pull water left on floors in hallways, closets, and other small areas up through the handheld unit and flexible, non-binding tubing and into an easy-to-empty canister. No matter the amount of water on your floors, SERVPRO has the equipment to get the job done.  

Our desiccant machines continue the process by extracting water vapor from the air. As we dry out any dampness held in walls or other locations with your air movers, previously trapped moisture ends up in the air. As the water vapor gets drawn through the desiccant machines, it removes the water and releases only dry air back into your factory.  

When metal structures sit in a damp environment, corrosion can begin breaking down the surface's smoothness as it oxidizes. Removing this extra moisture can prevent this from happening, but it often requires that we wipe everything down with absorbent cloths designed to extract moisture quickly. Our ability and skill in efficient teamwork help us accomplish this quickly. The application of protective sprays that arrest corrosion work well, and only require another team member or two to add substantial protection where needed.

SERVPRO of Fort Walton Beach helps different business types in the areas around Mary Ester, Destin, and Niceville. Call us at (850) 863-2552 when your factory, warehouse, or other setting needs water removal services to stay up and running.

We Can Help You Take Quick Action To Get Back To Business After A Fire Disaster

9/9/2021 (Permalink)

When your business property experiences a fire incident, call the experts at SERVPRO right away.

SERVPRO Can Help After Fire Damage in Fort Walton Beach

Part of living the American Dream is being successful at owning your business. Imagine that you work hard, put in your time getting licensed, and have managed to raise the capital needed to open your beauty salon. You have insurance coverage in case of an accident but never think that you will use it. One day you face fire damage as the result of flammable beauty products catching on fire. Even if your insurance policy is in place to protect you, it is essential to move quickly and enlist professional help to restore your salon as soon as possible.

All business owners in Fort Walton Beach are vulnerable to fire damage to their establishments. Even small fires can break out in the blink of an eye and leave your shop compromised and unproductive, making life quite challenging. SERVPRO can help you take quick action to return your salon to normal; all you need to do is call our 24/7 hotline and allow us to partner with you in the restoration process.

Fire Cleanup and Restoration

Friends and family will offer their time and talent to help you clean up after the fire. Although muscle and elbow grease are welcome, it is crucial that a fire restoration technician (FRT) such as ours guides the process. Depending on the severity of the fire damage, our SERVPRO crew may implement different approaches to remediate the damage. For example:

• Dry/wet cleaning
• Air purification
• HEPA vacuums

These are but a few of the techniques available to our staff as they clean and restore your salon. Aside from isolating damaged areas and inventory from those unaffected by the fire, we focus on mitigating your losses in terms of time and money.

Fire damage should not put an end to your American dream. Call SERVPRO of Fort Walton Beach at (850) 863-2552 and let us leave your shop “Like it never even happened.”

Remediating Commercial Fire Damage In Destin

8/5/2021 (Permalink)

Big or Small Fire, SERVPRO's Green Fleet Arrives as the Fire Trucks Leave! Call us right away for effective fire damage remediation efforts.

Smoke Odors Can Be Detrimental to Retail Shops After a Fire

Destin homes and businesses both deal with the aftereffects of a fire. For a business, however, it can result in the decline of income for every employee. Unless their insurance is robust, companies lose the money needed to make repairs as well.

Some types of fire damage are common to Destin businesses. Certain specialty businesses like wine shops have particular needs regarding their customer sales and what is essential for restoration. SERVPRO restoration crews work with every business owner to meet those needs. For example, while every business demands a clean, safe environment, a wine bar or wine shop with a tasting room needs complete odor elimination. Any lingering malodors can ruin the experience for individuals and special events. 

House Fire Clean Up

The immediate action our technicians take is to remove debris and property too damaged for restoration. That eliminates the source for most malodors, and usually the strongest ones. As team members remove the damaged items, others set up fans within the facility to increase air circulation. They also use axial fans to draw air inside the building and force it outside. Air scrubbers with small 0.3 micron HEPA filtering systems can capture airborne particulates contributing to the odors.

Next, a SERVPRO inspector examines property not physically damaged by the fire, such as ceiling tiles, paneling, and carpets. While not scorched, each type of item can absorb a massive amount of odor residues. The inspection determines what methods are needed to clean the structural property and which cleaning agents and tools to use. 

For most properties, spraying or wiping down the surfaces with a deodorizing agent cleans off the residues and removes the malodors. For mild odors that resist removal, our team can cover walls and ceilings with paint that contains a very effective sealing agent. 

If an inspection cannot identify the source of them, technicians use a cloud of deodorizing particles. This method uses the cloud or fog of deodorizing agents and one or more fans to recreate how the smoke moved throughout the facility. The agent attaches itself to the same surfaces the smoke contaminated and neutralizes the malodors.

If you have lingering odors after fire damage, contact SERVPRO of Fort Walton Beach at (850) 863-2552. We are here to help you reopen your doors to customers as soon as possible.

Restoring Dreams after Fire Damage in Destin

6/4/2021 (Permalink)

You are losing money each day your fire damaged business is closed. SERVPRO can perform fast restoration and get you back in business.

Call SERVPRO for Highly Trained and Experienced Fire Damage Remediation Experts

Owning and operating a business in Destin is the culmination of many residents' dreams. Providing locals and our many visitors with the goods, services, and experiences only this beautiful area offers is deeply satisfying. A fire can turn that dream into a nightmare. Still, we have the trained technicians, equipment, and restoration industry familiarity with restoring not only the damage but also the faith you have in your business.

Many of our seasonal guests in the Destin area fear fire damage to their reserved lodgings, dining establishments, or local attractions means their dreams of a restful or exciting -- or both -- vacation are dashed. Our mission for over two decades remains constant. Transform a disaster, so it feels to the property owner and his or her customers "Like it never even happened." Our mission and your passion for the business you claim and nurture means that the fire your company endured need not end in permanent tragedy. We strive to clean up and return your property to its function fast, just in time to exceed the expectations of those who traveled here to enjoy what you provide.

Our SERVPRO team delivers on these promises with highly qualified work crews, efficient and state-of-the-art equipment and products, and proven protocols that get you back to business fast. Expect an experienced crew chief or production manager to evaluate your site within hours of your call. A hierarchy of tasks swiftly develops, and our employees get to work. Water and sometimes chemicals used to douse the fire are removed first, and then the cleanup begins.

The soot generated by a fire takes several forms -- ashy and loose, thick and sticky, and even lacquer-like -- depending on what types of materials burned and the heat of the blaze. Our IICRC-schooled technicians combine coursework mastered with years of experience to appropriately manage each kind of residue and debris produced by your fire scenario. SERVPRO stocks each service vehicle with the tools and cleaning products needed for the entire spectrum of fire damage we see, from dry sponges and HEPA vacuums for light coatings of soot to abrasive cleansers and solvents for tenacious residues.

We pay particular attention to any spread of fire damage to your HVAC system. Businesses in our location take climate control seriously for customers' comfort, but the AC or ventilation systems can move debris far from the site of the fire. If needed, SERVPRO cleans out the ductwork, and at a minimum, makes sure the filters are changed and the system shut down until the floating soot is contained and removed.

As soon as the firefighter's exit, contact SERVPRO of Fort Walton Beach to begin the process of restoring your fire damaged business. Call (850) 863-2552 round the clock for fast and efficient fire damage remediation from an experienced and talented team.

Fort Walton Beach Businesses Can Be Ready When Flood Damage Hits

4/28/2021 (Permalink)

Water damage done to your business will cause harm to profits. SERVPRO will have you up and running in no time at all.

SERVPRO’s Emergency READY Program (ERP) helps Fort Walton Beach business owners prepare ahead of disasters

Coastal flooding is on the rise, and it can impact businesses without warning. Over 50% of all commercial enterprises that are impacted by a catastrophe never reopen. Most of those that do survive had a response plan ready. 

How Can ERP Help Local Business Owners?

Commercial flood damage in Fort Walton means closed doors, revenue loss, and a potential loss of clients or customers. SERVPRO’s ERP system can help by:

• Allowing you to compile a comprehensive information resource center
• Assisting you in building trust. Your employees and clients know you are prepared.
• Reducing secondary damage to your business.
• Reducing business interruption by providing timely mitigation
• Minimizing loss of revenue by reducing downtime.

The ERP system is designed to decrease response time to emergency calls from companies. The web-based interface is easy to set up and user-friendly. With your information already on hand, our response is faster. That means you get back to business as quickly as possible. It all begins with the business owner creating a company profile. 

Commercial Flood Damage Restoration

When our team arrives at your business, we begin with emergency services water damage mitigation. This may include containment, tarping, and dealing with safety issues. Next follows:

• Water clean up and extraction
• Water damage repairs to fixtures and content
• Sanitizing areas impacted by contaminated water
• Flood restoration 
• Disposal of contaminated content

Contact SERVPRO of Fort Walton Beach at (850) 863-2552 for more information on our ERP program and flood damage restoration.

What Does Water Mitigation in Fort Walton Beach Properties Involve?

2/1/2021 (Permalink)

Water mitigation by SERVPRO is the way to go. Their trained IICRC technicians, and latest equipment have you covered.

For Thorough Water Mitigation Call SERVPRO to Assist 

Water exposure to your Fort Walton property can be detrimental to various materials, including natural fibers, metals, and even fabrics in your place of business. When a pipe bursts, HVAC systems malfunction, or any other leakage develops in business premises, the spilled water accumulates in many unwanted areas, causing widespread damages. 

Taking the right water mitigation steps helps Fort Walton Beach business owners minimize damages at their premises or resume operations faster. SERVPRO offers different resources to help businesses combat the effects of water intrusion, including:

• Provision of sophisticated water removal and repair equipment
• Use of advanced techniques to clean the affected areas
• Safe removal of deteriorated materials

Our SERVPRO teams are made up of different professionals, including WRT, Water Restoration Technicians, and AMRT, Applied Microbial Remediation Technicians that take care of different issues the water causes in the affected premises, including:

• Rusting of steel installations
• Rotting in wood
• de-laminating of materials like carpets
• Composite wooden materials swelling

When the need arises to mitigate water damage, SERVPRO of Fort Walton Beach can help. Call us at (850) 863-2552 to assist you.

See Classic Plays Like “A Christmas Carol” in Destin

12/1/2020 (Permalink)

Join us for some holiday fun and enjoy live entertainment at The Emerald Coast Theatre Company. We look forward to seeing the community there.

Destin Residents Can Support Local Theatre Productions

The Emerald Coast Theatre Company is proud to present its rendition of the holiday classic originally penned by Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol, for audiences from nearby Destin. This main stage production will be shown at 560 Grand Boulevard in Miramar Beach on December 12, 2020, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Director Patrick Barlow’s interpretation of this holiday staple is minimalist yet compelling, breathing new life into such characters as Ebenezer Scrooge, Mrs. Fezxziwig, and Tiny Tim.

Other upcoming productions from Emerald Coast Theatre Company this holiday season include:

• A Christmas Cabaret on the Boulevard, featuring live music from Emerald Coast actors
• The Storyteller Series, which starts in January 2021
• A rendition of acclaimed playwright Nancy Hasty’s Florida Girls in January 2021
• In February 2021, audiences can enjoy James Hindman’s Popcorn Falls

The Emerald Coast Theatre Company also specializes in theatre education events and productions for children and teens that families can enjoy together.

SERVPRO of Fort Walton Beach is among the fastest-responding commercial mold removal companies in Destin. Call (850) 863-2552 to begin the remediation process for your business.

Residents Participate in Destin Events This Autumn

11/25/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO is looking forward to seeing our neighbors for Lunch and Bowling in Destin.

Lunch and Bowling in Destin Courtesy of the Destin Chamber

On December 4, 2020, the Destin Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Bowling for Business Tournament and luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hurricane Lanes on Emerald Coast Parkway. The venue can accommodate up to 100 guests for this lunchtime networking event.

Entry fees are $30 for non-members of the Destin Chamber and $20 for Chamber of Commerce members. Pre-registration and payments for both members and non-members are due before the event and are not accepted at the door the day of the tournament.

Tournament prizes and awards are designated for the following categories:

• Top-scoring male and female players
• Top-scoring team
• Perfect score earners can receive a free one-year business membership to the Destin Chamber

Events like these are designed with the community in mind to support local business networking and a sense of togetherness. The Destin Chamber encourages guests to observe safety measures such as social distancing, avoiding handshakes, and wearing masks.

SERVPRO of Fort Walton Beach provides Destin businesses with 24/7 commercial fire debris removal when you call (850) 863-2552.

Does Mold Make a Workplace Unsafe?

10/9/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO is here and ready to assist you from beginning to end. We know how important your Fort Walton Beach business is to you.

Discovering Mold in the Workplace Can Be Unsettling. SERVPRO Commercial Mold Removal is Available for Fort Walton Beach Businesses.

Does mold indicate an unsanitary business?

The appearance of mold is not necessarily indicative of low building upkeep. Fort Walton Beach businesses can often suffer due to their proximity to oceanside and higher humidity levels in this area. Sometimes, mold colonies can form as a direct consequence of weather changes. Whatever the reason for mold growth, the most important thing is to get your business back to a sanitary state for your staff and customers. SERVPRO applied microbial remediation technicians (AMRT) have experience working with companies in the area and can quickly identify, assess, and repair mold issues in the workplace. 

What are the steps of mold remediation for businesses?

-    Clean materials with signs of infestation and dry them thoroughly.

-    Dispose of materials that do not respond to cleaning

-    Dry the area thoroughly within forty-eight hours

Can mold spread throughout a business premise?

One of the difficulties in dealing with mold damage in your Fort Walton Beach business is controlling spreading. Molds reproduce for spores, which can become airborne, especially when applying aggressive cleaning techniques to mold colonies. SERVPRO technicians are capable of confining a microbial growth issue to one part of your business. You may even be able to continue working on the premises while the mold remediation is underway. Containing the source of the issue is usually done using negative air-pressure, high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters, and physical barriers in plastic sheeting.

What is the commercial mold remediation work process?

-    Confine the mold issue at its source and put in place controls to prevent spreading

-    Use aggressive, chemical, and mechanical cleaning to get rid of contamination.

-    Supply dehumidification equipment to correct the long-term moisture problem

Uncontrolled microbial growth could lead to temporary business closure and loss of revenue. Contact SERVPRO of Fort Walton Beach at (850) 863-2552.

There Is Mold in My Fort Walton Beach My Restaurant -- What Can Be Done?

8/12/2020 (Permalink)

Here is the SERVPRO Team that can mitigate and remediate mold damage in Your Fort Walton Beach Place of Business.

SERVRPRO Has Trained and Experienced Mold Remediation Specialists Who Can Mitigate Mold Damage

A good reputation in Fort Walton Beach draws customers to your restaurant. With all the restaurant competition in the Florida Panhandle, you do not need anything to cause you downtime.

 Can You Stop the Spread of the Mold?

 If you discover a mold problem in your kitchen or storeroom area, it should send you looking at mold removal companies in Fort Walton Beach. When considering a company, make sure they have the training required to deal with the situation. SERVPRO has the technicians to mitigate the damage and stop the spread. We are licensed mold remediation experts – Contractor Licenses: Mold Remediation: MRSR309, MRSR377.

Removing Mold Contamination

There are various mold removal methods, and each depends on the affected material. Nonporous material can usually be cleaned. Porous items that show signs of visible mold growth often need to be removed. The remediation process can include:

• Porous material – If fabrics, drywall, carpeting, or insulation have active mold growth; it is usually removed.
• Nonporous material – Glass, metals, and plastics are examples of nonporous material. HEPA vacuuming is used if the surface is dry. If the mold is growing in a layer of soils, damp wiping with a detergent solution can be utilized.
• Semiporous materials – Wood and concrete fall into this category. Damp wiping, wire brushing, and other abrasive methods often get used to clean the affected areas.

Mold Spores

Mold spores are everywhere. It is when they get exposed to moisture for an extended amount of time that the problems transpire. Settled spores can be removed by HEPA vacuuming and damp wiping even on porous material, inhibiting further spread.

Moisture Removal

Since moisture is required for mold and mildew to spread, it is vital to dry the impacted area. Because air movers are often used in the drying process and can spread mold spores, this step may be postponed until containment and mold removal gets completed.  Removing damaged materials speeds up the drying process, and certain dehumidifiers can be used. 

Mold can cause health effects for your employees and customers. Minor water intrusions can cause infestations. If you suspect you need to look at mold removal companies, do so immediately. The more time needed for cleaning, the longer your restaurant is closed. This means lost revenue.

Contact SERVPRO of Fort Walton Beach at (850) 863-2552 for expert mold remediation service.

Can My Fort Walton Beach Housekeeping Crew Adequately Cleanup After Fire Damage?

6/26/2020 (Permalink)

No matter when you make the call, we have technicians who can assist you.

Rely on the Experience, Training, and Equipment of SERVPRO After Fire Damage -- Fort Walton Beach Businesses Need Assurances Toxic Residues Are Eradicated through Professional Best Practices.

Perhaps to limit costs or not to embarrass your valued cleaning staff, you are considering delegating to them the management of a lobby fire in your Fort Walton Beach hotel. Before you cross that line, consider the responsibility you ask your staff to accept. Daily cleaning products and equipment are inadequate to clear away smoke and soot soiling. Plus, the residues on surfaces and air quality in the affected area expose both your staff and your guests to unacceptable risks from toxins created during the blaze.

What Differences Can I Expect When Fire Cleanup Professionals Take Over?

Fire damage at your Fort Walton Beach inn can include much more than merely soot cleanup. Because of the chance of the following needing attention, our multi-certified technicians can step in at every stage of recovery:

• Water removal and structural drying

Sprinkler systems and firefighting water need extraction, and materials need drying.

• Airborne residue containment

Fire consumes whatever is in its path, causing normally harmless materials to chemically change into harmful airborne substances, needing containment with plastic sheeting and filtering with negative pressure air scrubbers.

• Inspection to locate and trained assessment of fire residues and cleaning methods

Soot moves on air currents, and then attaches to surfaces, requiring trained technicians to match products and techniques for successful removal.

Who Offers These Specialized Fire Damage Remediation Services?

SERVPRO is proud to offer fire damage restoration for commercial and residential customers as one of its core services. We are confident we can get your business back on track with our top-notch employees, products, and equipment.

Take the opportunity to leverage the years of experience and the training and equipment held by SERVPRO of Fort Walton Beach when fire damages your lodging business. Call us at (850) 863-2552 to discuss how we can contain and remediate the damage, potentially while keeping unaffected sections of your hotel open for guests.

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Flood Damage In Your Fort Walton Beach Commercial Property

4/14/2020 (Permalink)

If your business ever suffers from a broken window as a result of a storm, call SERVPRO.

Commercial Flood Damage In Fort Walton Beach Can Get Caused By High-Speed Winds

Anyone from the Fort Walton Beach region or anywhere in Florida for that matter knows that the state can often see heavy hitting winds blowing through town. When the wind blows hard, and the gusts get high in speed, an object can become airborne and strike your glass shop, which could cause your business commercial flood damage.

When the wind picks up during a storm, it can blow branches off of trees, dirt, or landscaping rocks to fly into your company's building's windows. Commercial flood damage in Fort Walton Beach often gets caused by windows breaking due to high-speed winds. Once a hole in your structure occurs, the interior of your glass store can start to retain moisture, and many of your contents and building materials can get wet. The rocks or branches that broke your window could also ruin some of your glass bulk or products.

Once the exterior shell of your structure gets breached, it is wise to call in a professional restoration company such as SERVPRO. We can start mitigating your storm-related issues by first securing your structure. If it continues to rain and your building is exposed to the outdoors, rainwater can keep entering your store and cause your business more problems.

For example, if moisture enters your place of business through a broken window, our SERVPRO technicians can board up and seal the opening with plastic so that no more rainwater can keep getting into your glass shop. We can then take other preventative measures to seal your building from the outdoors, like putting sandbags on each of your lower door seals. If the wind blew something into your roof, then we can temporarily seal it until we can get the problem repaired by a certified roofer.

Once our SERVPRO team secures your building and keeps H2O from entering, we then begin assessing the situation. We conduct an initial inspection to see what items inside your store we can save and which items must get removed and replaced. In some cases, many of your affected contents and building materials can be saved through our extraction and applied structural drying procedures.

If your business ever suffers from a broken window as a result of a storm, call SERVPRO of Fort Walton Beach at (850) 863-2552 24 hours a day.

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As a Destin Hotel Owner, Do You Understand How Quickly Mold Can Spread and What To Do if it Does?

4/8/2020 (Permalink)

Guests expect a great smelling, clean room which is free of mold. Should your hotel suffer from a mold infestation, contact SERVPRO.

SERVPRO Technicians Understand How Quickly a Hotel Mold Infestation can Spread and Has the Tools for Mold Remediation

Destin sits on the Florida panhandle, saltwater and beaches in all directions. Our climate is hot and humidity is high, but the views are glorious, creating the perfect environment for visitors from around the country and world. Unfortunately, other wayfarers invade guest rooms and common areas -- mold spores that grow into full-blown colonies with a little moisture. Our skilled technicians and specialized equipment are on your side as you evict these unwanted stowaways.

Your goal is to offer comfortable lodgings for your guests to enjoy the local ambiance. Destin commercial mold damage makes your hotel feel, look, and smell uninviting, and the presence of mold growth can be a violation of health regulations. Mold abatement is necessary to bring your facility into compliance. Your housekeeping staff does not have the specific skills, tools, and products our mold remediation crews have available.

Liquid diluted bleach mixtures are often the choice of cleaning staff to rid surfaces of mold. SERVPRO technicians avoid this approach as it frequently does no more than fade the mold staining. The bleach often does not reach far enough into a contaminated material to get at all the fungi while the water mixed into the bleach fuels additional mold growth.

SERVPRO uses a multi-step protocol developed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to remediate a mold damage scenario:

• Contain the moldy area for safety and to prevent the spread of spores and debris with physical barriers and often a negative pressure air scrubbing system.
• Remove the mold by mechanical means -- scraping, brushing, wiping, and advanced technology like soda blasting.
• Clean up all debris with HEPA filtered vacuums.
• Treat the affected areas with EPA registered antimicrobials.

To avoid mold damage after remediation, managing moisture is essential. When water or even high humidity persists on or near organic surfaces (wood, fabric, drywall, insulation, and more) for 24 to 48 hours, mold damage is possible. Stress to your employees that immediate cleanup and drying of all water events, large or small, is essential to limit the chance of mold damage.

SERVPRO of Fort Walton Beach has the products, equipment, and highly-qualified technicians to remediate mold damage in your seaside hotel. Call us at (850) 863-2552 to schedule an evaluation.

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We Get You Back In Business In Fort Walton Beach After A Flood

2/28/2020 (Permalink)

We are ready 24/7 for any size disaster. We bring our state of the art equipment, expertise and experience to any size disaster. Call us right away.

Commercial Flood Damage Restoration In Fort Walton Beach Can Involve Contaminated Water

During this time of the year, the Fort Walton Beach area can get hit by storms that bring high-speed winds and extreme rains. When the rain pours in large amounts over a short amount of time, your office could become the victim of excessive commercial flood damage. Any time moisture enters your office building from the outdoors; there is always a chance it could be contaminated.

When working on your commercial flood damage project in Fort Walton Beach, our SERVPRO technicians take extra measures to ensure safety for the occupants of your office and our workers. If rainwater leaks into your office complex from the roof, there is a chance that it could be contaminated, so it is considered a category two situation. However, if muddy moisture comes in from the ground when the rain got deep outside, it can be classified as a category three problem because the dirt in the ground most likely contains harmful microorganisms.

When working with category two or three flood damage scenarios, our SERVPRO team takes extra caution to sanitize any affected areas inside your office and prevent any spread of the contamination. When working in your office, we know that different rooms can contain various flooring materials. Some of your offices could have carpet whereas areas like your bathrooms and perhaps your break room could be coated with linoleum or tile. Porous materials like your carpets must get removed when affected by contaminated H2O, but we can often save other types of flooring with extraction and drying procedures.

If we do need to remove your carpets, we can establish engineering controls before any demolition work begins. Since we know that contaminants can spread by things such as foot traffic, air movement, debris removal, or equipment movements, we control the affected area so that harmful particles cannot spread to previously unaffected regions of your office building. We can prevent the spread of many of the harmful microorganisms present by establishing a containment chamber within the affected regions of your office. We can then set up an air scrubber to create negative air pressure within the chamber so that the airborne particles get trapped in the scrubber's HEPA filter.

If you ever need help at your company's office after a vicious rainstorm strikes your neighborhood, call SERVPRO of Fort Walton Beach at (850) 863-2552 24/7.

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Commercial Fire Damage In Your Fort Walton Beach Factory

12/28/2019 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Fort Walton Beach provides mitigation and restoration services to businesses throughout Destin, Mary Esther, and Niceville.

Commercial Fire Damage caused by Other Disasters in Your Fort Walton Beach Factory

Flooding, torrential storms, and hurricanes can soak the interior of your factory in Fort Walton Beach, including the electrical system. When destruction also includes gas leaks, the situation becomes substantially worse. Explosions can result from such combinations, making normal operations so hazardous they must cease until mitigation resolves the crisis.

Multiple disasters affecting a factory in Fort Walton Beach, including commercial fire damage, makes working conditions extremely unsafe and can ruin valuable merchandise. SERVPRO works in teams and knows how to provide the services needed to clean up a factory and make it safe. Our inventorying system can provide you with accurate accounting, as well. We put our experience and training together, work in teams, and always keep you informed of the entire process and the progress we make.

Fire damage related to flooding or other horrific weather events can affect areas that otherwise might not have burned. Flames spread through areas of least resistance, and wherever fuel like boxes and plastics help keep the fire going. All this can start from a small spark at a soaked electrical panel, or from ruptured gas lines. When gas lines leak, we must wait until the utility company gives us the approval to commence mitigation work. As soon as this is granted, we start returning your facility to its preloss condition.

Restoring electrical power as part of fire damage in your factory is crucial toward recovering, and we can provide the work needed to get power back on and safe again. Until the electrical power does get restored, however, we can provide our own. A swift recovery is especially vital to reducing any additional losses related to existing fire damage.

Clearing damaged inventory out and cleaning up soot layers from surfaces helps immensely, but SERVPRO addresses any other types of damage, as well. Working with you to mitigate all types of damage makes recovery faster and more cost-effective.

SERVPRO of Fort Walton Beach provides mitigation and restoration services to businesses throughout Destin, Mary Esther, and Niceville. When fire damage makes normal operations risky and dangerous for your employees, call (850) 863-2552 for the highly trained restoration experts near you.

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How to Succeed With Mary Esther Commercial Fire Damage Disasters

11/15/2019 (Permalink)

Your customers want to know that they can count on your restaurant being open for get togethers. Contact SERVPRO in case of fire damage.

Addressing Fire Damage At Your Restaurant In Mary Esther

Restorers in Mary Esther provide emergency services designed to protect both the loss site and human health after a fire. A restorer’s immediate objective involves the prevention of secondary damage, removal of possible hazards, and preparation of mitigation and restoration.  

When dealing with fire damage at your restaurant in Mary Esther, you want access to a restoration company that operates 24-hours a day. Emergency services are actions performed immediately following an event that helps reduce your losses and the overall costs associated with your claim.

Every fire loss situation is unique; SERVPRO trains in a variety of emergency services developed to adjust to different situations. Our technicians have the following emergency services at their disposal that may or may not come into play during your restoration process.

• Thorough Building Inspections – Our team evaluates the loss site, checking for safety and health hazards. 
• Board Up & Roof-Tarp Service – Using a variety of methods to secure the property and prevent intrusions.
• Structural Drying – We use a variety of extraction and drying equipment to remove excess water used to extinguish flames. 
• Establish Emergency Electricity – Our team uses equipment to provide temporary power to the site for lighting and heat.
• Deodorization Services – We use fogging equipment and air scrubbers to make the degree of smoke odors present more habitable during restoration.
• Initial Cleaning – We pre-clean carpets, and furniture to remove the heaviest soot, acidic residue from porcelain and metals, and dispose of charred materials. 
• Pest Extermination – The extermination of infestations before packing, inventorying, or cleaning. 

At SERVPRO, we understand that some of you may want to start right away. However, the wrong cleaning action can hinder the effectiveness of restorers' actions often leading to permanent damage. Pay close attention to a few tips to help reduce this possibility:

Don’ts:

• Wash any walls.
• Attempt to clean carpet or upholstered furniture.
• Send clothing with smoke residues to your dry cleaners.
• Operate electrical appliances or equipment.

Do’s:

• Place dry, colorfast towels or old linens on carpeting and upholstered furniture.
• Limit your movement in and out of the property.
• Keep your hands clean.
• If your electricity is off, empty the freezer and refrigerator and prop the doors open. 
• Clean and protect chrome on kitchen and bathroom fixtures with a light coating lubricant.
• You can wash plants, both sides of the leaves, with fresh water.

Call SERVPRO of Fort Walton Beach for access to 24-hour fire damage cleanup and restoration. (850) 863-2552

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We Have Cutting Edge Equipment To Handle Water Removal In Destin

10/2/2019 (Permalink)

We have state of the art equipment to dry and remove water in your business. We can handle any job big or small so call us right away.

The Challenges of Water Removal for Destin Hotels

Many obstacles exist for Destin hotels when plumbing breaches or sprinkler malfunctions occur that can leave areas of your facility contending with several inches of standing water. Addressing these hurdles is often more challenging and overwhelming than you might expect, exceeding the abilities and expertise of your maintenance or custodial team. Even with the experience of our SERVPRO team, we can still expect challenges in restoring massive structures with hundreds of connected units like your hotel.

With standing water, the priority for even our experienced restoration specialists is water removal for the Destin business. We have premier extraction equipment designed to remove standing water at a continual rate, ensuring that we are removing this threat as efficiently as possible. We have obstacles to overcome in the complete restoration of your hotel, however.

Drying Structural Cavities

Addressing this problem can be one of the first hurdles that our professionals endure, as structural cavities can become equally affected by the water loss. With plumbing hidden between the many rooms available throughout your hotel, large areas of these structural cavities can contend with standing water before the effects bleed out into the rooms and trafficked areas of the building. Flood cuts are often a valid route to take as they provide access to the standing water for extraction and drying, and allow reconstruction to happen much more quickly.

Migration 

As much as we might want standing water to stay in one place for the most effortless extraction and recovery process, this is never the case. We must expect water to spread out as far as it can, affecting multiple rooms and areas before we can successfully utilize our premier extraction tools like sump pumps and light wands to remove it.

Elevation

Because many area hotels go beyond two stories, addressing water removal at higher elevations can be a challenge for our SERVPRO team. In most situations, we utilize our portable options like wet-vacs and submersible pumps, as our truck-mount extractors in the Green Fleet would require long-reaching hoses and discharges to remove water from upper floors successfully.

We can expect there to be obstacles that we must overcome for extraction of your hotel, but our SERVPRO of Fort Walton Beach team can utilize our cutting-edge equipment and extensive experience to make these losses “Like it never even happened.” You can reach our rapid response team 24/7 by calling (850) 863-2552.

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You Can Count On Our Flood Damage Experts To Save Your Fort Walton Beach Property

5/28/2019 (Permalink)

Call us any time at (850) 863-2552 and let us leave your shop “Like it never even happened.”

Is Insurance Enough For Flood Damage In Fort Walton Beach?

If you have a business in Fort Walton Beach, you are probably well acquainted with your insurance broker and have reviewed your flood policy often over the past few years. Hurricanes and heavy rains have left us extra cautious when it comes to flood damage, and we try to protect against it as much as possible. However, an excellent policy does not necessarily entail fast and timely restoration services. It is still up to the business owner to act quickly and avoid unnecessary loss.

SERVPRO is a leader in commercial flood damage in our Fort Walton Beach community. We specialize in water cleanup and restoration we strive to protect your business. As our team arrives at your store, we assess the extent of the damage and move your belongings, including pertinent inventory, to an area designated as safe, where we can protect it from the consequences of it being exposed to flood waters. At the same time, we remove materials such as carpets and upholstery and dispose of them according to environmental regulations. Floodwaters can be loaded with microorganisms that permeate porous surfaces, which is why we remove them from your store as soon as we can.

Our SERVPRO technicians pay close attention to the surfaces we clean, disinfect, and deodorize. Although striving to eliminate all moisture from the air as soon as possible seems like a good idea, it actually can cause more damage to some surfaces, such as wood. This is why we use our hygrometers and infrared technology to test moisture levels specific to each surface and adjust the water extraction and drying process as needed. Knowing each surface well also guides us when we clean and disinfect them, since some cleaners can cause additional damage if not used correctly.

Restoring your business after it floods involves many moving parts. You can trust SERVPRO of Fort Walton Beach to be a guiding hand through this difficult time. Call us any time at (850) 863-2552 and let us leave your shop “Like it never even happened.”

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Mary Esther Small Business Owners Rely on SERVPRO for Water Loss Rapid Recovery

4/23/2019 (Permalink)

Need an RX for Water Removal in Mary Esther? The Prescription Calls for SERVPRO!

Essential Steps When Restoring Commercial Water  Damage in a Mary Esther Pharmacy

Running a pharmacy store can be a challenging exercise since you have to find customers, stock a wide range of medicines and keep up with changes In the industry. Your customers also expect high-quality products when they visit your store, so a water loss incident only adds to the list of challenges. For example, most types of medication require storage. In a dry environment, and if the incident increases humidity levels, it can shorten their shelf life. We offer professional restoration to pharmacies and other retail shops in Mary Esther after water loss incidents.
 
Removing any visible water on the floor is the top priority during an incident of commercial water damage In Mary Esther. Letting such water sit for long provides a chance for it to soak into floor materials especially if they are porous. Our SERVPRO crews use equipment such as wet vacuums or truck-mounted water extractors to remove water faster. We can also use ride-on high volume extractors, which simplify removal over large carpeted areas because the technician rides on the machine during the extraction.
 
In a pharmacy store where you have fixtures such as cabinets and shelves made from wood and its derivatives, the rate of water retention is higher. Such water can compromise the structural integrity of the fixtures by causing swelling, warping or even rot. Our SERVPRO teams check the moisture level In your fixtures using various detection tools. We have moisture sensors that help us establish whether there is wetness while moisture meters determine the actual level of moisture. We then use air movers to increase the evaporation rate and LGR dehumidifiers to extract humidity from the air, drying your fixtures faster. This rapid evaporation helps for storage areas with metal or vinyl covered shelving to prevent rusting or contamination of the drugs.
 
Water spills can drive the relative humidity In your pharmacy store above the optimal 50 percent. Such spikes can cause a wide range of problems to the products on your shelves including reducing their shelf life or making them toxic. Our SERVPRO crewmembers use thermo-hygrometers to establish the level of humidity In the affected areas. We also take readings In unaffected areas and outside the building to establish a response plan that can fix the problem "Like it never even happened."
 
When there is a water loss In your pharmacy In Fort Walton Beach, Destin, or Niceville areas, call SERVPRO of Fort Walton Beach. You can reach us at (850) 863-2552 any time. We're Faster To Any Size Disaster.

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When You Are Faced With Flood Damage In Destin Call Our Trusted Professionals

2/25/2019 (Permalink)

Tropical storms are the norm in Destin and you need professionals that can come to your aid. Our team is available 24/7 so call today.

What to Do When Flood Damage Strikes Your Destin Hair Salon

What to Do When Flood Damage Strikes Your Destin Hair Salon

Like all businesses, hair salons rely on foot traffic; therefore, it is never a good thing when a disaster, such as flood damage, interrupts the flow of customers into your shop. The flood damage that hit your hair salon came during the night, riding on the winds of an intense storm. A window that was left cracked open in the office space got caught by the wind and was forced to open completely, allowing the rainwaters to flow freely inside.

Upon finding the flood damage inside of your Destin hair salon the next morning, it was imperative for you to call for help as soon as possible. Leaving the flood damage any longer than necessary can compromise your office space. Microbial growth only takes seventy-two hours to begin after the initial exposure to excessive moisture. Furthermore, the filing cabinet, desk, and any other furniture in your office can absorb water and become damaged, as well as the tile flooring. To avoid further damages from developing, it is essential for you to reach out for help as soon as you discover the damage.

SERVPRO always makes an effort to respond to your call for aid as fast as possible, and we can work around your schedule. Coming first thing in the morning, or any other time, is no problem for our technicians. SERVPRO makes sure to remain open at all hours of the day so we can help you whenever disaster strikes.

Our IICRC-certified techs can come to your business equipped with advanced technologies explicitly designed to address flood damaged. The first step for SERVPRO is to remove the stagnant water in the office space of your hair salon. Our technicians can use wet/dry vacuums, portable pumps, or extractors to remove the floodwaters. Afterward, we can focus on cleaning your office space thoroughly, disinfecting all surfaces that the waters came in contact with. Finally, SERVPRO can use drying equipment, such as dehumidifiers and flood mats, to take care of any lingering moisture in the flooring.

Flood damage never waits to strike, so you should not either. When damage hits your business, contact SERVPRO of Fort Walton Beach by calling (850) 863-2552. Day or night, we're always here for you.

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Having A Flood Damage Disaster Plan In Place Can Save Your Destin Commercial Property

11/26/2018 (Permalink)

It doesn’t take much to recognize the advantages of how having a disaster recovery plan can help your Destin grocery store avoid losses.

Flood Damage Disaster Plans That Your Destin Area Business Should Adopt

Many natural disasters such as tornadoes, hurricanes, and flooding incidents can drastically interrupt the food service industry. Whether you manage a fast-food outlet, a grocery store, or a restaurant having a plan can make a difference in how quickly your property can recover. Especially for those of you located near coastal waters in Destin, everyone can benefit from putting a disaster plan in place.

It doesn’t take much to recognize the advantages of how having a disaster recovery plan can help your Destin grocery store avoid flood damage losses. A well-developed plan can address aspects of your company that help keep your business going after a natural disaster occurs. You need something like this in effect to prevent permanent closures and to hasten any restoration efforts. There are qualified professionals right here in our local community, who are ready to assist with protecting your companies investment.

You need to discuss any available options and recognize the advantages of having a disaster plan in place. Your local SERVPRO can help you come up with a disaster plan and provide you with the support you need to implement the plan, should disaster strike. Our goals are to help reduce the impact natural disasters have on your business and speed up any restoration services that hinder normal operations. We can help you evaluate potential losses and help your company recover quickly. We have several years of experience with helping food industry businesses throughout the area and want you to know that we have the personnel, training, and resources available to be there whenever needed.

SERVPRO can help you identify problems early, address existing threats, note critical areas to focus efforts on, and help you develop a strategy to resume and maintain operations that support your local community. It helps to test any plan you develop, update the plan as needed to achieve the best results, and offer training to your employees so that everyone knows what their role is should you need to implement the plan fast.

SERVPRO of Fort Walton Beach is available 24/7, 365-days a year to provide you with the cleanup and restoration services you deserve. Our emergency response teams make us, Faster To Any Size Disaster and it shows in everything we do. Call us today at (850) 863-2552.

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SERVPRO Helps Make Sure Doors Get Back Open After Water Removal from Destin Bars

5/24/2018 (Permalink)

Getting your bar open quickly after a water damage event is our goal. Contact our team for an assessment and remediation services.

Drying Out Your Commercial Property is Our Top Priority After a Water Damage Event

Whether it is the weather, a mechanical mishap, or a rowdy patron that creates the problem, fast water removal from bars in Destin is essential to ensure that they reopen doors and avoid going out of business permanently. Nationwide, roughly half of all service businesses that encounter significant water damage never reopen, but with the help of a fast and cost-effective mitigation company like SERVPRO, you can get the place open sooner and open up the flow of customers anew.

Speed of Operations.
Establishments like bars take priority in commercial water removal cases in Destin handled by SERVPRO, as we know that waiting too long for appropriate treatment can put a small business out of commission for good. As local residents, we take pride in the area's strong service sector and enjoy frequenting many nearby places: our technicians may be some of your customers. We respond quickly and set up industrial-strength water removal and restoration technology to dry out the area and prevent additional damage from occurring. We follow this stage up with a series of fast and efficient damage restoration processes that get your business back to the way it was before the accident.

Quality of Service
Customers do not take kindly to poor restoration jobs. With a less-experienced company handling water removal and restoration work, customers may in time find many small issues that dissuade them from return trips and from providing favorable reviews both online and in-person. SERVPRO makes sure to nail down every detail possible and provide a reliable, thorough job done for every client business. Part of the reason why many insurance providers recommend our services is because the quality of our work helps to avoid future calamities and expenses of a similar variety. If you would like to see examples of work we have done for local companies like yours, check out some of the before and after photographs posted on the website.

SERVPRO of Fort Walton Beach provides water removal and damage restoration services to help your business get back in action sooner rather than later. Call us 24/7 at (850) 863-2552.
 
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Commercial Water Removal can Save Your Destin Bakery

2/25/2018 (Permalink)

Bakeries and other places where food is made need to be dry and clean at all times. Should your business have a water damage incident, call SERVPRO.

SERVPRO Technicians Arrive Quickly to Dry Out Your Water Damaged Business

Destin locals love baked goods, especially when they come fresh out of the bakery that made them. A broken water line to your facility's ice maker can lead to standing water in your kitchen, though, causing not only an immediate slip and fall hazard for your employees and customers but also an unexpected risk of damage caused by water and microbial activity.
 
Bakeries and other food-producing businesses can rely on SERVPRO's commercial water removal experts in Destin to help remove any remaining after the initial cleanup efforts and prevent a multitude of expensive problems from developing. When we arrive, our initial assessment helps determine which methods we should use.
 
For vast amounts of water, such as experienced when a water line breaks and goes undetected for several hours, we use pumps mounted on large trucks. These units come equipped with submersible pumps that can remove any amount of water quite rapidly. After we remove standing water or for smaller emergencies, we use portable pumps, operated by hand, to extract water from small nooks and crannies. Removing the water can still leave your bakery damp. Heat and increased air circulation increase the rate of evaporation.
 
However, to capture the moisture in the air before it can lead to high humidity, which we know can affect the quality of your baked goodies, we set up dehumidifiers. For sizable jobs, a desiccant machine might work more efficiently and serve your needs better. Wherever foodstuffs come into contact with the water, we clean and remove the damaged inventory. We can help with insurance claims by providing third-party inventory lists to you. These can also aid you in replacing the correct amounts, so your bakery's downtime remains even more manageable.
 
The professional team members at SERVPRO of Fort Walton Beach earn their various certifications from the IICRC, ensuring our communities' businesses of quality work when emergencies calling for water removal arise. If your bakery in Mary Esther, Okaloosa Island, or nearby location needs our services for this or other emergencies, call us at (850) 863-2552.

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Quality Water Removal Services in Destin Make for a Healthy Business and Happy Holiday Customers

1/29/2018 (Permalink)

SERVPRO can quickly restore your restaurant in the case of commercial water damage, allowing you to welcome incoming tourists and snow birds.

SERVPRO Offers Quick and Efficient Commercial Water Removal Services

A vacation destination community like Destin is the dream of people living in chilly, snowy climes. Planning and saving for some ocean time should result in fun and frolic, not a disappointment. Businesses relying on seasonal residents and the tourist trade cannot afford to renege on promises made due to water incursion problems. We have a proven track record of remediating water issues, so business and memory making continues.

Retail shops, entertainment venues, lodgings, and restaurants in Destin suffer when water removal becomes necessary. Regardless of the reason for the crisis -- broken pipes, appliance malfunction, operator error -- pools and puddles of water in your commercial spaces brings your business to a halt. Modern water removal techniques and equipment like those we employ can transform wet and dangerous to dry and back on course for your anxious customers fast.

Water removal and structural drying are two of our core services at SERVPRO. When we send work crews to your location, you can be confident that our employees are thoroughly trained through Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) courses in all aspects of your water removal requirements. The IICRC sets industry standards internationally for the best practices in the water damage restoration industry.

We arrive with vehicles fully equipped and ready for fast water removal. Water more than two inches deep is attacked with submersible pumps, and then powerful water extractors move in to pull water out of cracks, crevices, and hidden areas behind walls. SERVPRO technicians use moisture meters to help set drying baselines and scanners to locate pockets of water that we work to release by removing sections of walls or drilling holes.

Once the water is removed, drying commences. High-efficiency air movers and dehumidifiers bring moisture levels down quickly, and the SERVPRO team monitors this process constantly to determine when the drying targets are achieved. Different materials have various optimum moisture levels, and this is noted and taken into consideration so we do not overshoot a mark nor leave unwanted moisture that could cause secondary damage.

Water removal must be accomplished quickly to get your business up and running again. SERVPRO of Fort Walton Beach is on task 24 hours a day. Call us at (850) 863-2552 to set up an assessment and plan to get the water out of your commercial building.

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SERVPRO Ready Plan Mobile App

1/13/2016 (Permalink)

Servpro Fort Walton Beach Emergency Ready Plan Mobile App. Help is at your fingertips.

SERVPRO has come out with the latest in technology when it comes to responding to a disaster. There is an app for fast disaster responses  . When fire and water cleanup is needed getting help as quickly as possible can get your business back up and running in less time!  The SERVPRO Ready Plan App makes it quicker and easier for help to arrive.  The app is an emergency preparedness tool for home and business owners, property managers, risk managers, and facility management.  Your Emergency Ready Profile contains all the critical information needed in a disaster.  Having the info handy, cuts down on response time-saving you money and damages!!

Call us today to schedule an appointment for us to build your Emergency Ready Profile for your home or business! 850-863-2552

SERVPRO of Fort Walton Beach specializes in:  water remediation, flood mitigation, carpet cleaning, tile and grout cleaning, mold removal, fire damage, and smoke clean up, disaster restoration, storm response, and air duct cleaning. SERVPRO of Fort Walton Beach has been serving the Emerald Coast for over 20 years. We are licensed and insured. SERVPRO of Fort Walton Beach (850)863-2552

National Preparedness Month

9/2/2015 (Permalink)

Fort Walton and Destin Businesses Call Professionals at Servpro of Fort Walton Beach to put together your Emergency Ready Plan.

September is National Preparedness Month. Make sure you have a plan in place on how to stay safe with your family, pets and business during a disaster event. As many as 50% of business do not reopen after a natural disaster. Having a plan in place to quickly respond after a disaster strik can help mitigate damages. Call SERVPRO of Fort Walton Beach today to have a professional help you with putting together Emergency Ready Plan!

SERVPRO of Fort Walton Beach specializes in:  water remediation, flood mitigation, carpet cleaning, tile and grout cleaning, mold removal, fire damage, and smoke clean up, disaster restoration, storm response, and air duct cleaning. SERVPRO of Fort Walton Beach has been serving the Emerald Coast for over 20 years. We are licensed and insured. SERVPRO of Fort Walton Beach (850)863-2552.