Thursday, February 24, 2011

Water Damage Restoration Dunedin Explained

Generally, water damage restoration in Dunedin FL involves restoring a property back to pre-loss condition after sustaining any level of water damage. While there are currently no government regulations in the United States dictating procedures, two large certifying bodies, the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) and the Restoration Industry Association (RIA), do recommend standards of care by establishing and monitoring certification programs and standards for restoration industries.

To qualify for IICRC-Certified Firm status businesses must demonstrate proof of insurance, maintain a written customer complaint policy with documented follow-up and provide ongoing education and training leading to certification for all technicians. IICRC Certified Firms are also required to abide by the IICRC Code of Ethics. Services provided by IICRC–Certified professionals range from flooring inspection and cleaning to mold remediation to water and fire damage restoration.

The RIA is dedicated to providing industry leadership, supporting science, and promoting best practices in the cleaning and restoration industry. RIA members must adopt and abide by the RIA Code of Ethics. Services provided by RIA-certified professionals include property damage restoration, remediation and cleaning services.

Certification by either the IICRC or RIA ensures that the public have access to trusted and trained cleaning professionals.

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Water Damage Safety Harbor services & 24/7 Emergency

At Advanced Restoration, we know how intense it can be to find a flood or serious water damage in your home. That is why we are pleased to offer a 24/7 emergency line for all emergency water damage, mold damage and sewer damage problems 1-800-DRY-ME-OUT.

In part of our services, we offer Water Damage Safety Harbor restoration services.

Services include:

Flood Damage, Water Damage Prevention, Water Damage Insurance Coverage, and Dry Out Services. Complete Home Restoration!

Our immediate response team of experienced technicians and the newest up-to-date equipment will provide all that is required to get you back to normal. We understand that flood damage is something you cannot foresee, so we are committed to restoring your home or business as quickly as possible. Our staff has years of experience with insurance, water, fire and sewage damage and disaster recovery.

Even if you are not working with an insurance company, we still can provide the utmost pricing in the industry for the services that you need. We are members of the BBB, IICRC, adhere to IICRC standards.

Our water damage Safety Harbor restoration includes:

* Assessing flood damage
* Direct billing to Insurance
* Drying and dehumidifying from moisture damage
* Removal of property and storage
* Complete sanitation work
* Removal of Property
* Water Extraction
* Deodorizing
* Mold Removal and Prevention
* Complete Property Restoration

If you live in Safety Harbor and need some restoration help, please call us at 1-800-DRY-ME-OUT

Advanced Restoration, Inc. is a Water Damage Safety Harbor, Mold Damage, Sewer Damage and Emergency Disaster Recovery Restoration Company in Tampa Bay, Florida. Company Services Include: WATER DAMAGE EXTRACTION and RESTORATION; MOLD REMOVAL and MOLD REMEDIATION; STORM DAMAGE RESTORATION; FLOODS; HURRICANE DAMAGE; SEWER DAMAGE; Complete Restoration Services. Residential, Commercial & Industrial structures in the Tampa Bay Metro Area, Sarasota County, FL and Manatee County, FL. 1-800-DRY-ME-OUT Contact Us!

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Protect your Basement from Water and Mold Damage

If you live in the Tampa Bay area, you may not be accustomed to seeing many homes with basements; however, believe it or not, there are several homes throughout the area that do in fact have basements. Most homes in Florida are built without basement because of hurricane related issues. Building codes insist that dwelling floors be built above storm surge elevation. If a basement is allowed to be built, it usually is built as a “non-livable” space, so, in other words, homeowners can have the basement for extra storage but no bedrooms. Nonetheless, while basements provide extra room for storage and cooler places to hang out on hot days, they also have their share of moisture related problems.

For more information on how to prevent mold damage or water damage, please contact Advanced Restoration, Inc. or call 1-800-DRY-ME-OUT.

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Remove Excess Moisture from Condensation and Leaks - Water Cleanup

When it comes to identifying the signs and probable causes of moisture and moisture-related indoor air quality problems in your home, there are several practical solutions that any homeowner can take to reduce moisture and make the home less hospitable to mold. Many household problems can be solved if you adopt strategies to prevent excess moisture in the home, perform maintenance or minor repairs and/or hire a professional restoration company to make repairs.

What most homeowners don't know is that moisture is continually being released inside your home: 2 to 10 gallons every day. In a heating season lasting 100 days, when your home is typically closed up, 200 to 1,000 gallons of moisture can be trapped. A cord of wood stored in your home, for example, can release more than 71 gallons of moisture. Excess moisture can result in moisture problems, which can lead to air quality problems and mold.

There are two types of moisture problems—leaks and condensation. Leaks from roofs and plumbing often cause moisture problems in homes. As for condensation, when warm, moist air comes into contact with a surface that is too cold, moisture condenses. The water and frost that you see collecting on windows is a visible example. Condensation may also be collecting in your attic, and inside the exterior walls. Over time, if the air in your house is too humid, the result may be water damage to the house structure, your possessions and possibly our health. Controlling humidity in your home is the best step to preventing mold problems.

The air you breathe in your home should be clean (i.e. as free from pollutants as possible). For your health and comfort, your home should have an exchange of air between the indoors and outdoors. Without the air exchange, your home can accumulate moisture, mold can become a problem, and you can experience poor air quality. Mold growing in your home can release mold spores, toxins from mold, and moldy odors. Harmful chemicals can be released from synthetic fabrics, furnishings, and household products. Additional contributing sources of indoor air pollutants are cigarette smoke, burning candles, or improperly maintained or vented combustion devices, such as gas or propane cooking stoves, furnaces, water heaters, wood stoves and fireplaces. The exchange of stale air with fresh air reduces potential air quality problems.

Condensation can be caused by several factors including: excessive moisture production, inadequate ventilation with outdoor air and cold surfaces. Excessive moisture production may come from inappropriate use of humidifiers, evaporation of water and damp basements/crawlspaces. Water evaporation can come from several sources including: showers, cooking, aquariums, washing machines, dishwashers, drying wet clothes, standing water, plants and breathing from people or pets. Condensation caused from cold surfaces includes: inadequate heat to certain parts of the home (blocked off rooms etc.), drastic temperature swings, poor air circulation within rooms, low quality windows, blocked heating sources and poor insulation in attics and walls.

Friday, February 4, 2011

Advanced Restoration Now Offers Water Damage Dunedin Restoration Services

Due to recent demand, Advanced Restoration will now be extending their restoration service range to offer Water Damage services in Dunedin. Advanced Restoration, Inc. is a water damage, mold remediation and sewer cleanup company based out of New Port Richey, Florida.

"We are pleased that we will be able to provide the residents of Dunedin top notch customer service as well as 24/7 mold remediation or water damage emergency service." Jon Hall, Owner Advanced Restoration
In addition to providing Water Damage services to the Dunedin area, Advanced Restoration will also extend the following services to Pinellas County city: Flood Damage, Water Damage Prevention, Water Damage Insurance Coverage, Mold Remediation and Dry Out Services.

Known for their complete home restoration, Advanced Restoration is certified by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration and maintains excellent standing with the Better Business Bureau. They have an immediate response team of experienced technicians and the newest up-to-date equipment to help perform services. The company has years of experience with insurance, water, fire and sewage damage and disaster recovery.

For more information, please contact Advanced Restoration at 1-800-DRY-ME-OUT