Servpro of South Tampa Services

Water Damage
Equipment:

Powerful truck mounted and portable extraction units perform efficient water removal.
Heavy-duty submersible and gas-powered pumps are used for continuous pumping of high level water.
Moisture detectors, hygrometers and other meters measure the extent of moisture saturation.
Necessary repairs may then begin when the area is determined to be free of excess moisture.

Sanitizing Agents, Germicides, & Anti-Microbial Treatments:

Deodorization products control odors emanating from microorganisms which flourish in excessive
moisture.
Disinfection products arrest the growth of bacteria, fungi, mildew, and other harmful microorganisms.

Hi-Tech Drying Equipment:

Industry-grade dehumidifiers reduce humidity levels, producing dry air and minimizing secondary water
damage to contents and materials.
High-speed air movers create airflow across walls, carpets, pads, and furniture, evaporating moisture.
Drying equipment controls temperature and humidity, helping prevent swelling and warping of floors,
walls, and furniture.

Mold
SERVPRO of South Tampa professionals handle water damages every day. Prompt action is required to
prevent new mold growth. If your property has sustained a recent water damage, it is vital to have the water
removed and the structure dried promptly.

Principle 1: Provide for health and safety.
Since moldy buildings are associated with health problems, remediators protect the health of workers and
occupants. Some work practices prevent workers from exposure as they disturb the mold during cleanup.
Other work practices prevent mold from spreading to occupied areas of the building.

Principle 2: Document conditions and processes.
Remediators record conditions in the building such as the extent of the contamination and the amount of
moisture saturation. Once remediation is completed, an independent indoor environmental professional may
record that mold in the building is returned to normal conditions.

Principle 3: Control the mold contaminant at its source.
Work practices aim at keeping mold contamination from becoming airborne and then spreading from the
source to clean areas. This reduces the amount of airborne mold that workers are exposed to. It also makes
the process of removing mold more efficient.

Principle 4: Remove contamination.
Once mold has grown beyond normal levels, the most effective solution is to remove the excess mold
contamination. This may be accomplished by physically removing materials damaged by growing mold, by
vacuuming excessive mold spores into HEPA filters, and by damp wiping soiled surfaces with detergent
cleaning products.

Priniciple 5: Correct the moisture problem.
This is the key to dealing with mold. Stop the source of moisture that initially contributed to mold growth. Even
the best cleanup efforts will not keep mold from returning if a building continues to have moisture problems.

Fire & Smoke Damage
A fire loss is very complex because of the unique behavior of smoke. It is important to have trained technicians
at the loss location. SERVPRO franchisees know their smoke!
Hot smoke migrates to cooler areas and upper levels of a structure.
Smoke flows through plumbing systems, using holes around pipes to go from floor to floor.
The type of smoke will greatly affect the restoration process.

Types of Smoke
The first step at a fire scene is to calm the fears of those affected. Next, SERVPRO tests the smoke to see
which of the following types of fire took place.

Wet Smoke - Low heat, smoldering, pungent odor, sticky, smeary. Smoke webs are more difficult to
clean.
Dry Smoke - Fast burning at high temperatures.
Protein - Virtually invisible, discolors paints and varnishes. Extreme pungent odor.
Fuel Oil Soot - Furnace puff backs cause fuel oil soot.
Other Types - Tear gas, fingerprint powder, and fire extinguisher residue are other types.