When should you contact SERVPRO to be onsite?

5/10/2017 (Permalink)

Here are some instances that you should have SERVPRO of Walnut onsite:

For Water Damages

• If standing water needs to be extracted.


• If contents or structure are wet and require drying and/or dehumidification. 


• If mold or mildew have started to form requiring drying, cleaning and/or treatment with antimicrobial.


• If sewage has backed up and requires removal, cleaning, deodorization and sanitation of the damaged area.


• In all cases, influx of water must be stopped. SERVPRO does no plumbing work.

For Fire Losses

• If smoke or soot cleanup of structure is required (contents cleaning will likely be homeowner responsibility).


• If deodorization is required.


• If an emergency board-up for security purposes is required and the glass repair company for the building does not do emergency board-ups.

For Wind Damages

• If inside cleanup of glass or debris is required (SERVPRO doesn't replace glass).


• If it results in water damage (see above water loss requirement).


• If emergency board-up for security or to prevent further damage is required.

For Miscellaneous

• If vandalism act requires cleaning, drying or inside debris removal.


• If mold & mildew treatment or sanitizing is required.


• If Deodorization is needed for skunk, chemical, or other odor sources.

Reassure yourself that everything will be okay once The SERVPRO of Walnut team is on its way!