Rapid Flood & Fire Restoration of Michigan» Tips

BATHROOM FLOODING MICHIGAN

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:35:52 +0000

If your Bathroom Flooded because your toilet overflowed, the first thing your going to want to do is shut the main water valve off to the toilet this will prevent more water from running through the toilet.

MICHIGAN SEWAGE CLEAN UP

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:58:10 +0000

Sewage carries bacteria that can be very hazardous to your health, it’s been known to cause upper respiratory problems and lung disease. When cleaning up sewage damage you must take safety procedures to keep your family and your pets safe. Wear full body protection to prevent sewage from entering your spores, Gloves to keep your hands clean, and eye goggles to prevent sewage splatter from getting in your eyes. If you believe the sewage damage is to extensive for you clean yourself call us we have all the proper equipment and chemicals to get the job done.

New Commercial Job

admin — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 13:01:23 +0000

Rapid Flood Restoration had a Large Commercial Flood Restoration loss in Southgate MI. on July 3, 2010. We called in several of our network teams to help get the flood under control.

Rapid Flood & Fire Restoration of Michigan

admin — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 18:28:57 +0000

At Rapid Flood & Fire Restoration of Michigan we specialize in 24 hour Emergency Restoration, we have crews on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to Help with your Flood or Fire Restoration project. At Rapid Flood & Fire Restoration of Michigan it is better to know us and not need us, than to need us and not know us. Some of the Many services we offer are 24 hour board up, water extraction, flood cleanup, sewage cleanup, mold removal, and fire restoration – repairs. If you experience any of these problems please call our office 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 800-267-6030. A trained emergency first responder will always answer the phone, not a voice mail.

Seek Professional Assistance to evaluate and Determine the Extent of the Fire Damage

admin — Thu, 27 May 2010 18:31:33 +0000

Even a small fire can cause serious damage to the structure of your home or building. Roofs and floors may be damaged and collapse. Electrical, gas and water lines may present hidden hazards. Let a fire damage restoration professional inspect the structure first and do not enter the building until they let you know it is safe to enter.

Your Family’s Safety after a Fire

admin — Wed, 05 May 2010 22:49:30 +0000

If the fire was minor and you were able to extinguish it safely yourself, make sure that there is no chance the fire will re-ignite. If you have any question at all about the safety of your situation be safe and call your local fire department right away. Keep family and pets out of the affected area until inspected and determined to be safe by a fire restoration professional.

Fire Safety

admin — Sat, 01 May 2010 21:51:03 +0000

Your Family’s Safety after a Fire:

Seek Professional Assistance to evaluate and Determine the Extent of the Fire Damage:

Flood Damage

admin — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:49:50 +0000

Our flood damage restoration experts are available 24 hours a day to assess the water damage and implement a plan to make sure that your Water Damage Restoration is completed in a timely fashion and to your total satisfaction. We will work directly with your insurance adjuster to expedite the Water Damage Restoration process and to assist with the claim process. We have mutual relationships with most insurance companies in the Southeast Michigan area and we will use our expertise to help guide you through the entire claims process to ensure that your water damage restoration goes smooth and with as little stress to you as possible.

Tips To Keep Crawl Space’s Dry

admin — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 22:53:53 +0000

Crawl spaces can be found with or without operable ventilation systems. Though venting, a crawl space may seem to have reduced moisture levels, though it actually can cause more harm than good in hot, humid climates. A vented crawl space located in a hot, humid climate may actually increase the humidity level within the crawl space and make it more susceptible to moisture damage. The moist, hot air reacts with the cooler air in the crawl space and causes condensation. The condensing moisture attaches itself to floor framing surfaces where mold can begin to form and eventually become its home environment if not prevented. Though the rules can vary depending on your local climate conditions, there are several basic steps you should do to minimize the moisture levels in your crawl space. If you are about to build a home with crawl spaces, putting a perimeter drain around the foundation wall when installing the crawl space foundation will help to control moisture by letting the water run away from the outside foundation walls. You need to make sure you seal the outside of the foundation walls to finished grade level with a waterproof sealer. When backfilling in around the foundation, make sure the finished grade gently slopes away from the foundation walls. See to it that the floor of the crawl space is covered with a 4-6 mil layer of polyethylene vinyl (plastic) to reduce moisture transfer from the ground into the crawl space area. The seams must overlap by 1-2 feet and should be taped. The plastic should go up the sides of the wall of the crawl space approximately 6-12 inches.

Restoration and Cleaning Tips

admin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:00:33 +0000

After cleaning your carpet, you should cover your floors with plastic to protect them from having any further soil tracked in. This is also under the assumption that your carpets and furniture can be saved. Smoke and soot damage cleaning includes ‘getting rid of’ anything that is damaged and may contain mold. This is another reason why using a certified smoke and soot damage cleaning technician is a good idea. Not only may you not know what type of damage to look for, and an untrained individual may keep too many of their possessions, or get rid of things that don’t need to be disposed of. Smoke and soot damage cleaning also involves removing the odor. If you are attempting a fire and soot damage cleaning without a professional, you should contact a technician for information on using “counteractants” (chemicals that break up smoke molecules to eliminate the odor of smoke). Removing the odor of smoke and soot is not as simple as washing a load of laundry. The odor of smoke is embedded deep into a material, and different counteractants are needed for different types of material. When a professional smoke and soot damage cleaning is taken place, removing the odor is usually done by placing items under a tent with an ozone generator. Smoke can penetrate through walls, so a complete smoke and soot damage cleaning involves the cleaning of household ducts, where the odors can be trapped. A professional smoke and soot damage cleaning team will use a system known as thermal fogging to cleanse your ducts to remove the odor. You may also need to replace insulation in your attic. The best way to find out what needs to be done, and how to do it, is to consult with a smoke and soot damage cleaning technician even if you plan on doing it yourself.