Restoration after a water damage emergency

10/17/2022 (Permalink)

We are using a spray system to remove all bacteria from the area.

We know how important the belongings you have in your home are. After a water damage we determine the best cleaning method to restore the items affected by the water damage. Some of the cleaning methods we use are:

• Dry cleaning: Used to clean light residue or to pre-clean before wet cleaning
• Wet cleaning: An effective cleaning method for removing moderate to heavy residue
• Spray and Wipe: Effective for items that don't hold up to wet cleaning
• Foam Cleaning: Use for upholstery fabrics that may shrink or bleed if wet cleaned
• Abrasive cleaning: Involves agitation of the surface being cleaned
• Cleaning by immersion: The content is immersed in a bath of the cleaning product

When your Chula Vista home or commercial business needs water damage restoration services, we'll be ready to respond using our innovative technology and expertise. Call us at (619) 482-1131.

Our team is the key to success.

8/29/2022 (Permalink)

We have more than 15 years of experience.

We know it can be difficult when an emergency arises in your home or business. That's why at SERVPRO of Chula Vista we are available 24 hours a day to respond promptly to your emergencies.

Thanks to our years of experience we know that to be experts and perform best practices in water restoration, fire restoration, mold, cleanup, and repairs the key is to work as a team. In order to provide excellent work; communication with our team as well as with our stakeholders and clients is very important to ensure the success of each project.

Whenever you experience emergency damage to your Chula Vista home or commercial business, SERVPRO of Chula Vista will be ready to respond using our innovative technology and expertise. Call us at (619) 482-1131.

A water loss doesn't have to be a headache.

8/22/2022 (Permalink)

When it comes to water damage, immediate action is crucial

When it comes to water damage, immediate action is crucial which is why SERVPRO of Chula Vista is the fastest to respond to disasters of any size 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

It is important to have a water damage job done by a professional because it requires rigorous training in psychrometrics, which is the science of drying. Our team is certified by the Institute for Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) to be able to carry out water damage assessments in order to implement mitigation and remediation strategies. Also, we have state-of-the-art technology to obtain successful results in a short period of time.

A water loss doesn't have to be a headache. SERVPRO of Chula Vista will be ready to respond using our innovative technology and experience. Call us at (619) 482-1131.

How to know if there is mold in my Chula Vista house?

8/15/2022 (Permalink)

There are more than 100,000 species of mold.

There are more than 100,000 species of mold that exist both indoors and outdoors and typically grow on surfaces with moisture buildup. Our technicians at SERVPRO of Chula Vista are certified to assess your property for mold damage and repair it.

To visually identify mold, we look at discoloration on walls, stains, musty odor, and leathery growth on building materials. In most cases, mold grows in hidden areas, so we check behind insulation, drywall, wallpaper, carpet backing, and padding. We can also use moisture meters to measure the moisture levels of materials such as drywall, brick, plaster, carpet, and concrete.

SERVPRO of Chula Vista is an industry leader in mold cleanup and remediation. Call us at (619) 482-1131 and will be ready to respond using our innovative technology and experience.

Can I Shut Off the Drying Equipment?

8/8/2022 (Permalink)

Our drying equipment.

An integral part of the water damage process is setting up drying systems. These drying systems aren't random placements of equipment, but strategically placed for optimal drying. Equipment is essential in drying out the affected areas, but what if the noise is disturbing your peace?

It is recommended not to Turn Off the Drying Equipment because these machines are necessary to dry out your home as quickly as possible. Turning them off can prolong the job and may mean they remain at your property longer.

In order to determine the correct amount of equipment to place, our skilled crews follow IICRC guidelines that determine industry standards.

A water loss doesn't have to be a headache. SERVPRO of Chula Vista will be ready to respond using our innovative technology and experience. Call us at (619) 482-1131.

We create interactive 3D models of the emergency damage we work on

8/1/2022 (Permalink)

We use Matterport to capture the emergency damage.

At SERVPRO of Chula Vista we are constantly looking for ways to optimize innovation that can benefit us and our customers.

One of the technological tools that we use when we have an emergency damage is Matterport which is the standard for 3D space capture. It’s an all-in-one platform that transforms real-life spaces into immersive digital twin models. It allows us to capture and connect rooms to create interactive 3D models of spaces. 

This system allows us to share the space with insurance adjusters and property managers, allowing them to get work done virtually as if they were there in person. Also, it serves as a measurement tool which helps us during a loss to provide accurate information such as providing the most accurate sketch and estimate.

Every time you experience an emergency damage in your Chula Vista home or commercial business, SERVPRO of Chula Vista will be ready to respond using our innovative technology and experience. Call us at (619) 482-1131.

Our experience in the commercial sector

7/25/2022 (Permalink)

We have a wide range of experience in different commercial sectors.

SERVPRO of Chula Vista has assisted San Diego County businesses with their restoration needs such as water damage, fire damage, and mold remediation and construction.

As authorized contractors, and with more than 15 years of experience, we have a wide range of experience in different commercial sectors, that is why in all the projects we execute we provide a complete experience "Like it never even happened." An example of the different types of companies we have worked with are:

• Small office buildings
• Large offices/high-rise office buildings
• Apartment building
• Restaurants
• Hotels/Motels
• Small retail stores
• Large retail/big box stores
• High rise residential
• Manufacturing and Industrial
• Military government

If you experience emergency damage to any of your San Diego properties and are looking for quality, efficient service, call us at (619) 482-1131. We will be ready to respond using our innovative technology and experience.

Fire Safety Tips for Chula Vista

7/18/2022 (Permalink)

At SERVPRO of Chula Vista we do fire clean up.

According to the National Fire Protection Association, accidents in San Diego County are unexpected. At SERVPRO of Chula Vista we do fire clean up, so we want to give you the following tips to avoid fire damage:

• When you're cooking, stay in the kitchen
• Keep space heaters at least three feet away from anything that can burn.
• Turn off heaters/candles when you leave the room or go to sleep.
• Inspect the electrical wires in your home
• Have an escape plan in case of a home fire
• Install smoke detectors on all levels of your home
• Replace any smoke detector that is more than ten years old.

Follow these tips to prevent accidents. In case your Chula Vista home or commercial business needs fire damage services, SERVPRO of Chula Vista is Here to Help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

What is a category 3 water damage?

7/11/2022 (Permalink)

Category 3 water damage.

When your Chula Vista home experiences water damage as a result of a flood or other natural disaster, it is important to act quickly because there is a chance that the water on your property will be classified as category 3 water damage.

According to the IICRC S500 defines category 3 water damage as water that is "grossly contaminated and it can contain toxins and pathogens”. The most common sources of Category 3 water include:

• Broken sewer lines
• Backed-up sewer mains
• Extended rain events
• Flash floods
• Hurricane flooding

In case your property presents category 3 water loss in SERVPRO of Chula Vista will remove all affected cosmetic materials such as insulation, hardwood flooring, drywall, carpet padding, carpet, and cushions and uses an anti-microbial spray and HEPA vacuuming to disinfect affected items after the incidents.

What category of water damage are you experiencing?

7/4/2022 (Permalink)

Water damage is divided into 3 categories.

Water is one of the most common causes of damage that can occur in a commercial or residential building. According to the Standard for Professional Water Damage Restoration (IICRC) water is divided into 3 categories due to the “range of contamination in the water, considering both its source of origin and its quality after coming into contact with the materials present at the site of job".

The categories of water damage are:

• Category 1 water damage: Sanitary “Clean Water”
• Category 2 water damage: Significantly contaminated “Grey water”
• Category 3 water damage: heavily polluted “Black water”

At SERVPRO of Chula Vista we have over 15 years of experience determining water damage categories. If you witness a water damage experience, call us at (619) 482-1131 and we'll be ready to respond using our innovative technology and experience.