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Fire Damage Threats Create Harsh Odors in Frederick Shops
12/22/2023 (Permalink)
Soot and fire debris can leave your fire damaged business in Frederick closed. Contact SERVPRO to keep your business in business. Here to Help®
We Overcome Smoke Damage Following Structure Fires
Several steps are involved in restoring your business after a fire, all of which must be completed before customers can safely return. Some crucial mitigation measures that address persistent damages, such as smoke odors, include:
- Air quality filtering
- Water removal
- Content cleaning
- Controlled demolition
How Fires Make Harsh Smells
The process of combustion can cause different levels of fire damage to Frederick shops and boutiques. The burning of materials can significantly affect the entire property. The more diverse the combusted elements involved, such as plastics and aerosols, the more unpleasant and dangerous the odor damage can become.
Other Conditions Can Amplify Odor Damage
It's crucial to understand that fire damage restoration involves more than just repairing the visible damage caused by the fire. Factors like malodors are also closely linked to the severity of the fire's impact. The combustion process produces fire debris and ash that can exacerbate the effects of odors, making the cleanup process all the more critical.
Lessening the Strength of Malodors
It is crucial to take all necessary actions to reduce the strength and spread of malodors if you want to ensure that subsequent deodorization processes are efficient and effective. Our supply includes powerful counteractant products, such as absorbent beads that can be strategically placed throughout the affected areas of the shop to weaken smoke damage effectively.
The Tools of Smoke Damage Cleanup
Our deodorization equipment effectively removes even the harshest malodors. Our tool stock has various neutralizing options, but we often utilize a combination of fogging and hydroxyl machines for commercial applications.
Lingering fire damage odors can significantly hinder comfortable working and shopping conditions for store owners and customers. SERVPRO Frederick County experts employ effective strategies to dramatically reduce odor severity and eliminate it through direct and assertive actions. Call us today at (301) 691-4683. Here to Help®
Professional Water Mitigation for Frederick Shops
3/30/2023 (Permalink)
SERVPRO utilizes submersible pumps during commercial water mitigation in Frederick shops. Our business keeps you in business.
Immediate Water Cleanup Action Reopens Shops Faster
A water disaster can close up your doors and make it difficult for production to return to normal. Unfortunately, many businesses that close due to damage never reopen, and as leading restoration specialists, SERVPRO is here to help ensure that’s not your shop with effective remediation.
Debris Cleanup and Removal
To start water mitigation for Frederick shops and stores, we must first identify the severity of the situation with an inspection. Then, to thoroughly conduct the assessment necessary, professionals must remove bulk materials and debris created by the loss event. Finally, vacuums, hand tools, and personnel work together to eliminate the buildup that slows mitigation.
Addressing the Surface Water
The earliest water removal objectives target surface pooling throughout your shop. Standing water can overwhelm your inventory and continually damage exposed building materials, making extraction a vital component in returning your business to its original condition. A combination of wet vacuums and submersible pumps has the most significant impact on water removal needs.
Removing water entirely goes beyond the standing water concerns into what materials have become wet by this moisture presence. We use air movers and dehumidifiers together to regulate evaporative drying and humidity. In addition, our team continually monitors using sensors and thermal imagery to remove all water threats successfully.
Are All Materials Salvageable?
It is important to note that our professionals can only salvage some water-damaged materials in some scenarios. Sometimes moisture exposure is too lengthy, deteriorating the impacted elements and requiring controlled demolition, discarding, and later reconstruction. Some of the common materials that become irreparably damaged include:
- Drywall
- Carpeting
- Trim
- Furniture
When shops and storefronts are damaged by water, the mitigation stage will ultimately significantly impact when doors can reopen to your customers. Our fast-responding SERVPRO of Frederick County professionals are available 24/7 to help at (301) 662-1747.
What Should I Do When My Auto Mechanic's Shop Has Standing Water on the Floor?
10/12/2022 (Permalink)
No matter the scope of the water damage, call SERVPRO! We are equipped to handle any water loss situation.
For Commercial Water Mitigation at Your Mechanic Shop in Frederick, Call SERVPRO
Any building that has running water has a chance of a pipe breaking and leaking water into the building. A small quarter-inch crack in one of your pipes can cause hundreds of gallons of H2O to pour out into the structure of your Fredrick auto shop.
How do you remove standing water on the floor in my shop?
During any commercial water mitigation project in Frederick, our SERVPRO technicians first work towards removing moisture. At the same time, it is still a liquid before it evaporates into the air and soaks into your contents and building materials. If there are more than two inches of standing water present, then we can use a submersible pump to suck the liquids and put them into one of your sewage drains. If there is water left on the concrete floor of your shop, we can clean it up with a mop, squeegee, or wet and dry vacuum.
What can you do if moisture is soaked into my concrete floors?
Create Air Circulation: We can set up large box fans or air movers to create air circulation in a counterclockwise motion. We can arrange the fans and air movers to push the wet air away from your concrete floors so that moisture can evaporate from the materials faster.
Set Up Dehumidifiers: Dehumidifiers can be placed in the affected area to keep humidity down during the drying process. The machines remove moisture from the air and dispense it in liquid form while exhausting warm, dry air circulation created by the fans.
Desiccant Dehumidifiers: We utilize desiccant dehumidifiers for drying concrete because they use silica gel instead of refrigerated coils. These dehumidifiers can pull out more moisture in a shorter period. We do not use desiccant systems to dry out wooden items because they can cause them to crack.
If you ever notice standing water inside your mechanic shop in Brunswick or Thurmont, call SERVPRO of Frederick County at (301) 662-1747 24/7.
How Can I Restore My Frederick Business After a Leak Without Disrupting my Operations?
9/2/2022 (Permalink)
Don't let time and water damage take your office down, call SERVPRO today.
Call a Professional Water Restoration Service to Protect the Operations of your Business in Frederick and Eliminate Water Damage Quickly
If you own a beauty salon or a commercial warehouse in Frederick, you must pay attention to your establishment's general upkeep. Water damage can occur from a leaking pipe or other plumbing concerns, leaving some telltale signs along the way. Bubbling of vinyl flooring, discoloration on your walls, and even a musty smell should alert you to a leak. Rather than taking a wait-and-see approach, call a professional water service restoration company to inspect the incident.
In Frederick, your water restoration team is accessible 24/7 by placing a call to our SERVPRO office. Our crew of experts habitually assists business owners in the area with their needs. We do that within parameters established by your commercial building and in coordination, with any insurance guidelines you need to follow. We recognize the importance of disrupting your operations as little as possible to protect your assets and revenue. We focus on mitigating your loss while restoring and repairing your place.
Can I Wait a Few Days Before Calling a Water Restoration Technician?
Many underestimate the impact of water on their business and fail to make a call to the experts. Any delay in water extraction opens the possibility of more severe damage, further disrupting your life. Ideally, you would reach out to our SERVPRO team within the first 24 hours of the incident to avoid issues such as:
- Laminate flooring separating into layers
- Hardwood floors and wood materials buckling due to excessive humidity
- Dry-wall weakening and damaged insulation
- Increasing probability of a mold infestation
- Moist and stained ceiling tiles
As you can see, excess moisture's impact is tangible and can pose a real threat to your business. Let our SERVPRO of Frederick County help you protect what you've built. Call us at (301) 662-1747 and let us leave your business "Like it never even happened."
SERVPRO Helps Keep Open the Opportunity for Higher Learning in Frederick with Rapid Water Extraction and Cleanup
5/23/2022 (Permalink)
Frederick Commercial Structures when Plumbing Fails, Management Calls SERVPRO for Water Damage Cleanup
Commercial Water Cleanup in a Frederick College after an Old Water Pipe Bursts
A water spill can disrupt normal business operations because it leaves materials wet and surfaces slippery. A severe water spill necessitates thorough cleanup to restore normal conditions. SERVPRO was called to help deal with one major spill in a Frederick area college.
Before taking any restoration steps during a commercial water damage cleanup in Frederick, scoping the loss site is crucial to determine issues such as what caused the loss, the source point, and the extent of affected areas. The water loss at the college occurred when a pipe burst due to what we later determined as the effects of old age. In many places, lines installed before the 1980s are made with brittle materials such as cast iron. The constant changes in temperate and pressure can lead to cracking. Because replacing the pipes required extensive processes, including excavation, our SERVPRO technicians had to wait for plumbers to finish the replacement before we could clean the area next to the leak source.
The spilled water had spread from the source point to other areas, pooling mainly on the floors. Our SERVPRO technicians started extracting the water to stop moisture migration and the possibility of microbial growth, which would complicate the cleanup process. We have sufficient resources to handle this extraction since we have different pumps, including high-speed, truck-mounted, and portable extractors.
The spilled water had dissolved different soils spreading them across the property, necessitating cleanup. However, the soiling mostly affected hard surfaces such as tiles and concrete. By applying professional cleaning products and agitating with rotating brushes and water pressure, our SERVPRO technicians removed all the soils, leaving surfaces clean. We also removed the debris that accumulated from the replacement of the burst pipe.
The soiling and other damages from a water spill can have a negative spiraling effect, especially in a learning institution. Call SERVPRO of Frederick County at (301) 662-1747 to help manage any incident “Like it never even happened.”
Why Frederick Commercial Water Restoration Companies Are Best
2/11/2022 (Permalink)
Dealing with water damage in your commercial space can certainly be trying. Contact SERVPRO for certified technicians and effective restoration.
Frederick Businesses Trust SERVPRO for Water Restoration Companies
When it comes to any fire and water emergencies, Frederick commercial properties need help fast to keep daily operations going. If you have a situation within your restaurant, laboratory, office building, or retail space where a water emergency strikes, you can count on SERVPRO. We act quickly to give our commercial and residential customers peace of mind. By working to restore versus replace, we also help cut costs on your project overall. You can count on our trained team to get the job done right the first time – We’re Faster to Any Size Disaster!
Only trust your Frederick commercial property to the best out of the area water restoration companies. SERVPRO has the equipment, facilities, and authorized staff to provide you with your needed results. Even when carried out by your in-house custodial crew, DIY projects can lead to compounded issues. Failing to remove all moisture not only means possible materials degradation, but you also run the risk of potentially harmful black mold infestation.
What Sets SERVPRO Apart from Other Water Restoration Services?
- Restore vs. Replace – We can save you money by cleaning and restoring items impacted by your water incident.
- Advanced Structural Drying (ASD) – We know that your commercial property may pose a challenge, but we use the elements of psychometrics meshed with the latest equipment and technology to get the job done.
- IICRC-Certification – All of our water restoration technicians (WRT) have been through and keep up with certifications and training from the IICRC.
- Insurance Liaison – Dealing with an insurance claim is just one more thing to add to your plate. When you have a water damage event, we ensure all paperwork, and fine details get recorded and act as a go-between with your insurance company.
SERVPRO of Frederick County is your answer when searching water restoration companies for your commercial property. We get in quick and start working as soon as possible to generate the best possible results. Reach us 24/7 by calling (301) 662-1747.
Need Emergency Fire and Smoke Cleanup in Frederik – Call SERVPRO
1/7/2022 (Permalink)
SERVPRO techs have the experience and training for every phase of commercial damage restoration. Call now for fast and immediate service.
SERVPRO Can help Return Your Commercial Business to Normal Operations After a Fire
There are many issues to consider after a fire in Frederick's commercial buildings. There is damage from the fire and the fire department's efforts in quelling the fire. There is also the lingering odor from smoke residues. But one of the largest concerns many commercial managers have is, how soon can I resume normal operations? When can my employees and suppliers return to work? Most important, when can customers and clients return? What temporary changes need to be made to keep my business solvent until regular operations resume?
SERVPRO expedites fire and smoke cleanup for all of our customers, especially commercial customers in Frederick. Our response is less than four hours from your call. We assess the situation and devise a plan that addresses these questions. We also offer solutions that, although temporary, can assist in meeting the needs of your clients and employees.
For example, if the fire was in one area, we can establish containment systems to reduce the further spread of smoke residues and odors as the cleanup begins. Your contents can be cleaned, especially the non-porous items, and moved to a staging area either for safekeeping or as part of a temporary solution until the damaged area is restored. We also deploy ozone machines to neutralize odor-causing molecules to remove the odor from your building.
SERVPRO services for commercial buildings after a fire include:
- Water and fire damage restoration
- Smoke remediation
- Deodorization of contents caused by smoke residues
- Recovery solutions to help your business recover as quickly as possible
Call SERVPRO of Frederick County in Frederick and nearby areas. We can help 24/7. Call (301) 662-1747.
What Fire Restoration Services Get Frederick Offices Back Up and Running?
12/17/2021 (Permalink)
Commercial fire damage restoration is a job for SERVPRO. No size of disaster is too big for us. We have the manpower for every situation.
Our urgent mitigation focuses on roadblocks to getting Frederick businesses functioning again.
When fires affect office buildings, there are many obstacles to restoring the damage and returning the property to preloss condition. Our fast response makes us a top choice for mitigating these problematic situations, and we can get your doors back open quickly.
Environmental Hazards
Fire damage restoration in Frederick commercial properties like offices must happen quickly, as multiple environmental hazards can prevent the regular operation of the building even with limited damaged areas. Circulating carcinogenic particles and structural concerns are among the top threats that must be resolved before employees can return to their normal work routines.
Clearing Soot and Smoke Damage
Soot can be a hazardous situation for the property, which often involves a combination of dry and wet cleaning solutions to overcome. We must evaluate the effect these residues have on the underlying substrates and work quickly to eliminate loose soils and dissolve all or emulsify the remaining deposit.
Harsh Odors Overwhelm Work Areas
Another overwhelming concern for office buildings and commercial properties is the smell that combustion can leave behind. From the burning of carpets and wood to plastics and more toxic chemicals, the scent left behind can be impossible to manage without direct deodorization practices by our experienced team. We have several tools to help in this regard, including:
- Foggers
- Hydroxyl machines
- Ozone generators
- HEPA air scrubbers
As you can see, several obstacles might keep a fire-damaged office from resuming its normal operations. Our fast response to these emergencies can help mitigate loss and offer emergency services designed to get your doors back open as soon as possible. Our commitment to our customers gets you back in business. Give our SERVPRO of Frederick County team a call today at (301) 662-1747.
Preventing Irreparable Damage to Carpets in Frederick Offices After Water Damage
10/26/2021 (Permalink)
Commercial water damage restoration by SERVPRO is second to none. Call now for fast and immediate service.
Fast Action Prevents Carpeting From Becoming Unsalvageable After Frederick Water Damage.
Carpeting is one of the most readily installed flooring materials for office spaces because of its long life and ease of cleaning. However, it is highly permeable and porous for water absorption. When disasters strike, water can quickly damage this flooring without swift, professional action.
Clearing Standing Water
With water damage mitigation for Frederick offices, short pile carpeting can be a direct target of moisture damage and pooling. One of the initial objectives of our fast response is to clean surface water with extraction devices and water removal tools.
The Effect of Moisture on Materials
Knowing how moisture exposure can impact materials in your office building can showcase how valuable a fast response from our SERVPRO professionals can be. Depending on the material affected, especially sensitive flooring elements like carpeting, the timeline for restoration can be narrow. Some of the factors to consider include:
- Permeance – Our professionals must evaluate how sensitive materials are to absorption and subsequent damage. With the high permeance of carpets, delamination can begin quickly where these materials become oversaturated.
- Exposure Time – How long these materials and building elements remain directly exposed to the standing water also plays a role in the salvageability of the flooring. The longer moisture exposure, the more damage that the water causes.
- Cost – The costs of clearing water and cleaning the carpet must be considered against the expected money involved in pulling up the flooring and replacing it altogether. Often the most cost-efficient choice is preferred.
Carpets are among the most directly impacted materials when water damages exist. Our SERVPRO of Frederick County team works fast to determine the best possible scenario to help protect these installed elements without the need for excessive reconstruction and reinstallation of flooring. Our business is to get you back in business – so call us today at (301) 662-1747.
Can SERVPRO Save Electrical Equipment During Commercial Water Mitigation in Frederick Properties?
9/30/2021 (Permalink)
Your server room is critical to business operations. Contact SERVPRO immediately to assess any water damage or high humidity levels near you.
SERVPRO Techs Work Hard for Frederick Business Owners with Water Damage
The days of manual typewriters and filing cabinets are long over for running the day-to-day functions of a business. Many businesses rely on complex data center setups, and water damage in and around these building areas can halt operations.
SERVPRO technicians do an initial inspection on Frederick properties during water mitigation jobs. This scoping performs a two-fold action of determining where the water damage is within the structure and what items require removal due to exposure to elevated moisture. For safety reasons, SERVPRO technicians recommend the following tips regarding electrical equipment potentially affected by water:
- Do not test devices
- SERVPRO can arrange for an inspection by an industry professional
- Technicians can remove equipment to a safe area
Elevated interior humidity levels can damage sensitive servers, data centers, and switches. For many businesses, the network is the hub of their productivity. SERVPRO technicians can remove the equipment to a safe area on-site or off-site to a secure location until the water cleanup tasks get completed.
The drying equipment utilized by SERVPRO during water damage cleanup can rapidly bring down the air moisture levels. This occurs because the techs set up multiple units and more than one industrial dehumidifier as needed to ensure the excess moisture gets captured and ported off-site as rapidly as possible. The outcome is a low interior humidity worksite that is safe for normal day-to-day computer equipment.
SERVPRO technicians practice the highest safety protocols during the water mitigation service. This includes wearing protective clothing and ensuring that there is no danger of shock from electrical devices where there is standing water. When needed, the techs can turn off the main power to the building and use generators to power their water cleanup equipment.
SERVPRO of Frederick County at (301) 662-1747 helps local business property owners with water mitigation services in Frederick commercial structures.
Don’t Put Off Mold Damage Restoration Within Your Frederick Business.
7/16/2021 (Permalink)
When mold disrupts your commercial building, SERVPRO is the team to call for immediate service. We will be onsite within four hours of the first call.
SERVPRO Will Come to Your Frederick Commercial Space to Fully Assess and Address Your Mold Damage
Homeowners and business owners alike need to know that black mold is something that you cannot escape. Even if you have a janitorial team handling routine cleaning and maintenance at your Frederick business, there is always the potential of mold colonization, given the right atmosphere. There are trace amounts of mold within every building that can start to thrive when there is an organic food source and moisture accumulates. SERVPRO features mold specialists ready to get started with inspection, assessment, cleaning, and sanitizing to ensure your business never misses a beat.
When looking at mold damage in Frederick, there are a few things that we want all business owners and operations managers to know:
- There are countless mold types, most of which bring the potential for health effects
- Microscopic mold spores are present on carpets, behind walls, on clothing, and throughout the air that we breathe
- Many mold types tend to thrive at temperatures between 64-90° F
- Mold requires moisture as well as organic food sources like drywall and other building materials to thrive
- Controlled demolition is often necessary for areas where building materials get deemed unsalvageable due to mold infestation
SERVPRO understands that commercial mold remediation and black mold damage repairs call for careful planning and execution. We pinpoint the cause of the mold growth and take steps to remove it while cleaning and sanitizing all surfaces. With the Applied Microbial Remediation Specialists and Applied Structural Drying Technicians on our team, you can ensure your commercial space gets left “Like it never even happened.”
Call (301) 662-1747 to get in touch with SERVPRO of Frederick County to have our mold damage team dispatched to your place of business.
Commercial Mold Removal Services Keep Frederick Businesses Clean and Healthy.
4/12/2021 (Permalink)
Mold will spread like wild fire within 24 to 48 hours. IICRC certified techs at SERVPRO have you covered from top to bottom on mold remediation.
Mold can cause stains, odors, and health effects.
Excessive humidity comes from various sources, from a leaky drain or constant condensation inside a drinking fountain. SERVPRO’s thoroughly trained teams provide businesses in Frederick with mold removal services. Protecting inventory, employees, and much more is crucial for every business.
Removing mold in Frederick from surfaces is often not enough to ensure a thorough job. Our technicians use the latest, most current methods to eliminate excess microbes and restore normal population levels.
Our mold removal services in Frederick include:
Our mold inspection services often locate hidden mold, allowing us to consult with our customers regarding the best approach for their building’s layout and type of mold colonies encountered. This can help prevent excess disruptions to business operations. We always work around your schedule.
Our goal is to provide excellent services as efficiently and inexpensively as possible. Call SERVPRO of Frederick County at (301) 662-1747 whenever your business needs mold removal and restoration services.
Are Odors Avoidable After Water Cleanup In Brunswick Business Premises?
3/1/2021 (Permalink)
Moisture in your commercial building may cause odors. SERVPRO has the means and experience to eliminate the odors.
SERVPRO Uses Odor Free Cleaning Agents and Deodorizers in Brunswick Properties
After extracting water and cleaning up your business premises when there is a water intrusion incident, you may still experience some bad odor discomfort. Such odors can develop for various reasons, including cleaning products with heavy fragrances, microbial growth, or ineffective cleaning.
When handling water cleanup in Brunswick business premises, one of SERVPRO’s objectives is to guarantee a comfortable environment for your customers and staff members. Our technicians use various approaches to help eliminate or control bad odor, including:
Since moisture fuels microbial development, drying wet materials within the first 72 hours and applying antimicrobial products helps stop microbial growth and the musty odor it is associated with. Since some cleaning products can leave a sharp smell, our SERVPRO teams use specially formulated cleaning products with no fragrance, dyes and have neutral pH. The products also biodegrade quickly, removing any traces from your property.
SERVPRO of Frederick County ensures water cleanup is effective and creates a comfortable environment. Call us at (301) 662-1747.
Removing Water from Brunswick Businesses After a Flood
2/8/2021 (Permalink)
Flooding causes substantial risk to your business. SERVPRO technicians are trained and ready any time of the day or night 365 days a year.
Warehouses can become devastated by standing floodwater without direct mitigation assistance.
For so many warehouses and manufacturing facilities throughout Brunswick and nearby Frederick, flooding threats can become devastating loss incidents for these commercial properties. As a large loss recovery team, we have the equipment and personnel to handle significant water disasters and flooding that impact these structures and become overwhelming to property managers.
Removing Standing Water Quickly
One of the most threatening aspects of flood damage in Brunswick businesses is standing water that impacts stored wares and inventory in the facility. Assessing this damage allows our team to determine the best extraction approaches to remove this surface water threat and protect the contents when possible. We have multiple extraction units capable of pulling several inches of standing water quickly from the grounds, including:
- Truck-mount extractors
- High-pressure pumps
- Self-priming trash pumps
With flooding being such a substantial risk to your investment and wares in the storage facility, you can count on our SERVPRO of Frederick County team for efficient extraction solutions. Give us a call today at (301) 662-1747.
Arts and Architecture Define the Past, Present, and Future of Frederick
12/27/2020 (Permalink)
Mold can spread very quickly and may present in many colors. Contact our certified team for effective remediation services.
How The Clustered Spires of Frederick Influence Arts and Culture on Local and National Levels
Frederick's downtown area has something that few other communities in the world can compare to – the fantastic, clustered spires of our historic buildings. These spires, hallmarks of architecture and competition of a bygone era, set our community apart from other landmark downtown areas across the eastern United States. Beyond the pleasant appearance of this architectural oddity, the spires have proven to be important in both local and broad understandings of culture and construction.
Frederick is well-regarded among American architecture classes as a shining example of how buildings can shape and support the community inhabiting them. In addition to being excellent examples of many religious construction styles, Frederick's churches have helped to give our community a healthy and unique character and identity. Additionally, they demonstrate how to create a prominent skyline without skyscrapers (or the population to support them). Consequently, artistic spires, towers, and other tall elements have begun making an appearance in many architectural styles across the country.
This educational focus has led to many changes in projects nationwide. Religious organizations increasingly turn to neo-Gothic and other architectural styles incorporating stone, spires, and heavy emphasis on art. As a result, many growing communities see grand and gorgeous religious buildings rather than standard church houses that might have been built otherwise.
Such attention would likely not be placed on our community without the admiration that local businesses and residents place on the spires. Multiple locations around town, including Church Street, take their names from the spires, either directly or indirectly. Local art installations, community events, and organizations have inspired these buildings and the religious organizations that built them.
Next time you take a trip through downtown, take a moment to appreciate the beautiful buildings we have. In the future, we must be careful to preserve and maintain these establishments, lest they be knocked down for newer but less unique modern buildings.
Frederick Fits Well Among Notable Historic Districts
The historical significance and attractive appearance of the Frederick downtown area have not escaped the eye of preservationist groups across the country. Since the 1970s, much of our community's core area has been protected as a national historic district, ensuring that large and modern buildings cannot replace the city's character with a parking lot. In those days, many historic places were designated, and Frederick was not the only town to receive a large area of protection.
State-level preservation of historic buildings began in the early 20th Century, but it would not be until 1966 that the National Register of Historic Places became a formalized entity. In the years that followed, many individual buildings and locations entered the books, but Frederick was one of only a few places in the country that committed entire neighborhoods to the cause. Along with a handful of other communities, we became one of the first Historic Districts in the nation.
Today, communities continue to seek out historic status based on their inherent beauty and desire to create variety in contrast to uniform modern styles. If you ever visit another historic district, such as New Milford, Connecticut, know that these places found their inspiration in towns like Frederick.
The Legendary Rock Band that Calls Frederick Its Home
For the past thirty years, Frederick has hosted its own homegrown legendary rock band, Clutch. Formed in early 1991 by recent high school graduates from Germantown, Clutch began to expand locally across Maryland. Within a decade, they began releasing albums with top record labels as a nationwide success in the Rock scene. Our town has always played a crucial role in its success and continues to do so today.
In the band's early days, they searched tirelessly for gigs across Maryland, with establishments in Frederick hosting many of their performances. Here, they found such welcoming and exciting crowds that they decided to keep coming back, even as they garnered fame and expanded outwards. By 1998, they had signed with Columbia and began touring nationally, but the band still conducted much of its business close to home.
With almost no breaks in their relentless tour and album release schedule, the band was always on the move from place to place across the country. However, to practice and relax, the band still took the time to return to Frederick at the start of any album recording stint or performance tour. They continue that tradition today, and at the beginning of their next tour, you might find them at one of several local stages.
How to Understand Mold Inspections in Frederick
Our Frederick mold inspection services often leave owners of local restaurants and other businesses confused about how and why we do many of the things we do. Mold can often seem mysterious, foreign, and perhaps even a bit frightening, especially when we need to take certain safety precautions. However, once you start to understand how fungi grow, you may also see why we do some seemingly unusual things to combat it.
Every patch of mold starts with a spore or two landing somewhere in your home. By themselves, spores are harmless. Fungi spread their spores everywhere, and they are present everywhere on earth, even in the air we breathe. The problems start to come when moisture gets added to an indoor space. With enough water, these spores can begin to grow, like seeds birthing a tiny plant. In the calm, warm conditions of your property, many common species of fungus may proliferate.
Microscopic spores do not grow into sizable patches instantly. It can take a very long time for the mold to spread out enough to be seen by the naked eye. In many of the most aggressive situations revealed by our inspections, many small patches grow at once before meshing into one large colony. These events can happen during seasons such as autumn when spores are released into the air outside in larger amounts.
Depending on the species, a fungus may take anywhere from two days to many months to become visible on your walls. An early warning sign of growth may be an unusual white spot on the wall. If you identify or even merely suspect mold growth, you should call us as soon as possible so that we can arrive before things get any worse. We conduct thorough investigations, even scanning behind walls and ceilings, to know for sure whether or not your business needs immediate care.
If you think that your restaurant may have signs of growth, SERVPRO of Frederick County can help with a professional mold inspection. Call us 24/7 at (301) 662-1747.
Help Support Small Businesses in Mt. Airy
11/25/2020 (Permalink)
You can supporting local businesses as well as possibly win a grand prize when you shop in Mt. Airy’s $hop $mall Contest.
Participate in Mt. Airy’s $hop $mall Contest
In recent years, Mt. Airy’s small businesses have been increasingly hindered by the proliferation of big-box stores like Walmart and the e-commerce revolution. The unprecedented commercial difficulties of 2020 have only added to their troubles. The $hop $mall Contest now allows you to help fellow local business owners while earning an opportunity to win a grand prize of $4,500 in cash and $500 in gift cards. Its rules of participation include:
- Buying at least $25 worth of items at a Mt. Airy small business sometime between November 1st and December 5th
- Saving your receipt
- Either depositing your receipt in our town hall drop box by 4:30 PM on December 8th or submitting it on our online submission page
- Watching the prize drawing live on the “Town of Mount Airy” Facebook page at noon on Friday, December 11th
Running a successful business takes a lot of time, effort, and skill. As local fire damage restoration service SERVPRO of Frederick County knows, it also involves a lot of luck. While economic conditions are often unpredictable, so are fire-related events. If a fire catastrophe ever befalls your business, call us at (301) 662-1747.
What Should I Do When My Auto Mechanic's Shop Has Standing Water on the Floor?
6/17/2020 (Permalink)
No matter the scope of the water damage, call SERVPRO! We are equipped to handle any water loss situation.
For Commercial Water Mitigation at Your Mechanic Shop in Frederick Call SERVPRO
Any building that has running water has a chance of a pipe breaking and leaking water into the building. A small quarter-inch crack in one of your pipes can cause hundreds of gallons of H2O to pour out into the structure of your Fredrick auto shop.
How do you remove standing water on the floor in my shop?
During any commercial water mitigation project in Frederick, our SERVPRO technicians first work towards removing moisture. At the same time, it is still a liquid before it evaporates into the air and soaks into your contents and building materials. If there are more than two inches of standing water present, then we can use a submersible pump to suck the liquids and put them into one of your sewage drains. If there is water left on the concrete floor of your shop, we can clean it up with a mop, squeegee, or wet and dry vacuum.
What can you do if moisture soaked into my concrete floors?
- Create Air Circulation: We can set up large box fans or air movers to create air circulation in a counterclockwise motion. We can arrange the fans and air movers to push the wet air away from your concrete floors so that moisture can evaporate from the materials faster.
- Set Up Dehumidifiers: Dehumidifiers can be placed in the affected area to keep humidity down during the drying process. These machines remove moisture from the air and dispense it out in liquid form while exhausting warm, dry air circulation created by the fans.
- Desiccant Dehumidifiers: We utilize desiccant dehumidifiers for drying concrete because they use silica gel instead of refrigerated coils. These dehumidifiers can pull out more moisture in a shorter period. We do not use desiccant systems to dry out wooden items because they can cause them to crack.
If you ever notice standing water inside your mechanic shop in Brunswick or Thurmont, call SERVPRO of Frederick County at (301) 662-1747 24/7.
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Commercial Water Cleanup In Frederick
4/28/2020 (Permalink)
You can contact SERVPRO of Frederick County at (301) 662-1747 for twenty-four-hour assistance and to arrange a call-out.
What can your Catering Business in Frederick do to Overcome an Unforeseen Water Emergency?
Running a business is busy enough. But unforeseen circumstances can lay extra pressure on your catering service. SERVPRO offers professional water restoration technicians (WRT) with experience working with small, medium-sized, and large commercial operations. We can get you back in business on-time and with a minimum loss of revenue.
What can I do when a water emergency goes beyond the scope of my staff?
Spillages frequently happen in commercial services that deal with food and drinks, with most mishaps possible to deal with by in-house staff. However, severe water emergencies that can cause temporary closure may require commercial water cleanup services in Frederick. Our team hold qualifications from the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certifications body (IICRC.) We act responsibly to protect your business during a time of urgent need. Our services encompass the mitigation and restoration of clean, grey, and black water emergencies.
When should I reach out for professional help in my catering business?
The sooner you reach out to SERVPRO, the sooner we can put in place plans to get your business back on track. Water damage is time-sensitive, which means the longer you leave it, the more likely it is to degrade. When moisture comes into contact with pre-existing grime as well as potential mold spores, it can become an increasingly severe issue. It takes as little as seventy hours for a clean water emergency to become a black or grey water emergency.
How can you help my business deal with a contaminated water emergency?
Water contamination may occur when a malfunctioning appliance spills water overnight. It may also occur when water intrusion occurs from a non-clean supply such as a sewer back-up or wastewater pipe issue. The process to correctly restore water contamination involves returning your business to a sanitary condition using a combination of water removal equipment as well as chemical agents.
What cleaning products do I need to restore grey or black water damages?
• Industrial Disinfectants
• Biocides
• Alcohol and Alkaline-based solvents
• Emulsifying powders
• Deodorizers including solvents, pellets, and spray-on
What is the difference between commercial restoration and residential?
While many of the principles of cleaning are the same in residential and commercial cleaning, we generally mobilize more resources for the latter. Commercial sites tend to be larger but also require a much faster turnaround with every moment of closure, causing a loss of revenue. We reduce standing water levels quickly using extraction equipment before removing and discarding any contaminated items or solid waste.
How to remove water odors from my catering business?
Most water spills involve malodors, which can be tough to explain to customers. In some situations, wet areas with higher humidity can make odors more noticeable, and these may disperse once the cleaning and drying of the property are complete. Other odors can be more stubborn, which is why SERVPRO uses specialist odor control technicians to ensure your business makes a full recovery.
How does odor control work in commercial buildings?
Odor control works either by neutralizing odor particles or by exchanging air and ventilating the space. We can speed up the dispersal process by using vent box fans to exchange inner and outer air up to sixty times over. Our technicians can strategically place odor control pellets to mask odor until natural dispersal. These areas may include venting ducts. For thorough fumigation, our team can deploy misters or fogging equipment to ensure any residual odors are removed altogether.
How can your restorers help to process commercial insurance claim forms?
• We inventory the condition of all contents within your business which is stored in a digital ledger
• Our technicians can conduct a walkthrough with you at the end of service to explain the outcome of work
• We can help to complete parts of our insurance paperwork for a stress-free claim
• When enlisting the help of third-parties, we ensure that you only have to deal with one point of contact throughout service
• Our crew chiefs are here to communicate with you every step of the way
While commercial water restoration can be a stressful experience, our crew chiefs have extensive experience in helping businesses toward a full recovery. Using our resources, education, and commercial expertise, we can guide you through the mitigation process into restoration and return your business to its preloss condition.
Water spills can occur at any-time day or night. You can contact SERVPRO of Frederick County at (301) 662-1747 for twenty-four-hour assistance and to arrange a call-out.
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We Get You Back In Business In Frederick After A Water Damage Disaster
2/8/2020 (Permalink)
We have the expertise and equipment to take care of any size water damage disaster big or small. We arrive right away to prevent further damage.
Frozen Pipes Can Damage Your Frederick Quick Service Restaurant
Severe snowstorms that can pass through all of Maryland can leave commercial districts of Frederick without power when the storm is bad enough. A lack of electricity to your fast food restaurant can lead to some unfortunate consequences, including freezing temperatures inside that can adversely affect exposed plumbing. With prolonged periods without heat in the building, pipes can freeze and burst, allowing for substantial water loss before you return to the restaurant.
With freezing conditions, you might contend with several inches of standing water when drains get dammed up with ice, and water damage in your Frederick restaurant stays in the building. It is vital to remove this standing water and begin drying out the restaurant as soon as possible to prevent substantial reconstruction needs and even longer spans with your doors closed to the public.
Once the heat can get reestablished in the building, and the power has gotten restored, freezing conditions can subside, and we can focus our restoration efforts on extraction and drying. Before we can re-pressurize your water lines within the restaurant, our in-house general contractors must repair the damaged portions of plumbing. This step can often occur during initial mitigation after the standing water concerns have gotten addressed with electric sump pumps and wet vacuums.
Tile flooring in both the dining areas and food preparation areas can help to resist water penetration, leaving the bulk of lasting damages being the drywall and areas immediately surrounding the plumbing breach. Our team of contractors can provide controlled demolition to remove compromised wallboard. Once the structural cavity has gotten thoroughly dried, we can set our sights on replacing the water damaged materials.
We have years of experience as restoration specialists, and with the expertise and guidance of our owner Art Hall, we have more than 30 years of experience in the building trades to offer our commercial customers as well. No matter how we can help after a water loss incident, you can count on our experienced SERVPRO of Frederick County water restorers. Call us today at (301) 662-1747.
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Become Familiar With Flood Damage Success in Your Frederick Commercial Space
11/30/2019 (Permalink)
Commercial properties suffer from flood damage quite often. Contact SERVPRO for effective remediation services.
Handling Commercial Flood Damage in Your Frederick Apartment Complex Can Prevent Many Issues
Large commercial properties have unique needs when it comes to flood damage restoration. You need an insured and licensed restoration firm with the technical capacity to take work in a larger space. The firm should also respect your priorities as an investor by assisting you in minimizing downtime and disruption.
When there is commercial flood damage in your Frederick apartment complex, you can seek help from SERVPRO to restore it. Typically, apartment complexes contain many household items that are at risk of water damage. The apartment buildings can also be susceptible to several problems that can have repercussions for all tenants. The impact of floodwater on tenants on every level of apartment buildings can include:
- Water damage to ground floor apartments.
- Inaccessible entry and exit points.
- Water damage to sheds and garages.
- Disruption of utility services like gas, water and electricity.
- Seeking temporary accommodation.
- Lift failures
- Backing up of drainage or sewerage systems.
As the property owner, flood damage can create unfavorable conditions that cause long-term consequences. You can lose revenue if tenants find another property to rent. You may also deal with lawsuits because of the loss of personal possessions. Loss of income can also lead to other issues, like being unable to pay your employees.
Apart from the financial repercussion, secondary water damage in an apartment building like mold growth can cause health effects to your tenants. Our SERVPRO crew can respond to your flooding emergency quickly to prevent these repercussions. We can assess the destruction to understand your unique needs and work to restore your apartment complex as soon as possible.
Our technicians can remove standing water from affected apartments using different pumps like self-priming trash pumps and high-pressure pumps. Our crew can also take out any salvageable contents that the water did not ruin. Floodwater typically contains microorganisms. Therefore, if porous materials like mattresses and upholstery are saturated with water, we can dispose of them appropriately.
Our technicians can also remove wet carpeting and padding, and any drywall or plaster that is saturated with the floodwater. We can also remove wall insulation like fiberglass, mineral wool, and wood fiberboard. Our technicians can also remove all debris and clean up the affected apartments thoroughly. We can use various water damage restoration products like antimicrobial agents, sanitizers, and disinfectants to stop or limit the growth of microbes.
We can also promote drying by using air moving and dehumidifying equipment to remove excess moisture or humidity from the affected areas. Before you perform any refinishing task on building materials like wood framing and drywall, it is essential to check the moisture content. Our crew can use infrared cameras and moisture meters to confirm that the building materials are dry.
If flooding has happened in your apartment complex in Mt Airy, Brunswick, or Middletown, contact SERVPRO of Frederick County at (301) 662-1747 for help. We have the expertise and equipment required to handle damage to make it seem, “Like it never even happened.”
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We Can Manage The Various Challenges Of Commercial Fire Damage In Frederick
8/26/2019 (Permalink)
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Managing Various Challenges Of Commercial Fire Damage In A Frederick Drug Store
Fires can happen any time leaving widespread damages in the commercial establishment that they affect. In a drugstore, the situation is different, unlike other commercial establishments because of the materials burnt. Restoring normal operations at your Frederick drug store fast can be possible, but the restorer must be ready to deal with the different prevailing challenges.
Dealing with Harmful Chemicals
Being safe when restoring commercial fire damage in your Frederick Drug Store is essential. During a fire, the combustion process breaks down materials giving off smoke and other residues which are then deposited on surfaces or suspended in the air. In a drugstore, the fire burns medicines and other dangerous chemicals, so the residues left can be hazardous to those cleaning them. Our SERVPRO technicians can work safely in such an environment because we have the necessary PPE, Personal Protective Equipment, such as:
• Chemical Resistant Gloves
• Respirators
• Rubber Boots
• Full Body Suits
Restoring normal services faster
More people might rely on your store than you imagine. For example, your store might be the only place they get rare medicines, or maybe you might have an extended operation schedule that allows them convenience. Restoring operations soon after a fire incident might, therefore, be more urgent to your customers than you. Restoration is likely to involve cleanup, rebuilding, and refinishing different areas in your store. Our SERVPRO crews have members highly trained in different fields including FSRT, Fire, and Smoke Restoration Technicians, equipping them with the skill sets to expedite restoration.
Finishing the restoration
All the effort you put in restoring your store after fire damage might not be recognized if the final stage is managed correctly. Finishing involves several steps including drying off excess moisture leftover from firefighting and cleaning efforts as well as deodorization. Our SERVPRO technicians use superior equipment such as hydroxyl generators during the restoration process to remove bad odor. We also have commercial-grade air movers and desiccant dehumidifiers to dry excess moisture.
Watching flames consuming your drugstore can be a tough pill to swallow, but doing prompt restoration can help you rebuild your business. Call SERVPRO of Frederick County at (301) 662-1747 to help. We’re Faster to Any Size Disaster.
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How SERVPRO Restores Your Water Damaged Frederick Factory
7/8/2019 (Permalink)
You can trust the SERVPRO Brand to restore your water damaged factory.
Restoring Normalcy After Commercial Water Damage in Your Frederick Factory
A water spill can quickly derail the routines you have established in your factory. Apart from the deterioration of materials exposed to the water, it also creates various hazards in the work areas, including elevating the risk of accidents. Fast extraction can help minimize the damage levels and restore normal operations. You can achieve the intended results faster when you enlist the help of a professional.
The incident that leads to commercial water damage in your Frederick factory might not be significant, but the open layout that characterizes most factories creates ideal conditions for water to spread. Unlike small premises where the water would form deeper pools easier to extract from one location, in an open space, the water spreads thinly requiring considerable movement during extraction. Our SERVPRO water restoration technicians use equipment such as ride-on high volume extractors, which are best suited for such tasks.
In the chemical-filled environment, spilled water can dissolve and spread chemicals or other substances creating safety issues your employees. Exposure to such dangerous materials is risky, so having the right protective equipment is essential when cleaning the affected areas. Our SERVPRO team takes safety seriously, so we have the equipment to prevent exposure through skin contact, inhalation, or otherwise. Among the PPE, Personal Protective Equipment, we have in our production trucks include:
Chemical Resistant Gloves
Splash Goggles
Respirators
Full-Body suits
Rubber Boots
Excess moisture in a factory can interfere with the production processes or the general comfort of the workers. Restoring normal humidity levels is therefore essential for optimized production. After extracting standing water, our SERVPRO crews take steps to dry any excess moisture. We run high-speed air movers to increase the evaporation rate then use LGR dehumidifiers, or giant desiccant dehumidifiers to extract moisture from the air. To reduce uncertainty, we make calculations and set a drying goal, ensuring that you know approximately when your facility can be fully operable.
When there is a water loss incident in your Mt Airy, Brunswick or Middletown factory, call SERVPRO of Frederick County to help. You can reach us at (301) 662-1747 any time. We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.
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In Frederick County, SERVPRO Provides Polite, Professional Service for Trauma Scene Restorations
6/25/2019 (Permalink)
SERVPRO Techs with Personal Protective Equipment Can Restore Trauma Scene Incidents in Frederick Commercial Stores
Efficient Cleanup for a Trauma Incident at a Frederick County Grocery Store
Traumas like what our team recently dealt with in a Frederick County food store happen without warning. With no way to prepare for these often stressful and overwhelming circumstances, business owners depend on the expertise and the skills of our professional cleaning technicians to address every potential concern in an efficient restorative approach. With an entire area of the store that must get cleaned, disinfected, and recovered, you need experience. We have a team with both training and continued education to know safe practices for pathogenic threats, viral risks, and other detrimental circumstances.
When our SERVPRO professionals were called one evening to this Frederick biohazard trauma scene caused by a personal tragedy at a grocery store, we knew how vital a fast response would be. The upset owner hoped to have the store back open again the following day, and that would require each phase of recovery to be completed, including the thorough cleaning, deodorization, and disinfection. Through the energetic efforts of our entire team, we were able to achieve this goal, and the grocery store did open again the following day “Like it never even happened.”
With trauma recovery, every moment counts. Staining and worse situations can arise from allowing bodily fluid to remain on surfaces for prolonged periods. The American Bio Recovery Association (ABRA) provides guidelines and certifications. We utilized the inventory of our OSHA-approved cleaning and disinfection agents, which can restore surfaces and exposed materials without requiring demolition and replacement. These same products helped to ensure that we could meet the deadline of our client.
As this was still an active investigation supervised by the police, our SERVPRO technicians also had to work alongside these first responders to meet specific safety guidelines and strict protocols to ensure we did not impede this investigation happening adjacent to our recovery efforts.
We know that when contending with traumas, it is difficult to think of anything other than your employees, your customers, and your building. We understand the need for subtlety and compassion during the cleanup service. Let our SERVPRO of Frederick County biohazard restoration specialists help you shoulder some of this weight, as we did with this grocery store, with our fast response and expertise. We can help by calling (301) 662-1747.
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Our Certified Technicians Are Prepared To Restore Your Frederick Landmarks After A Water Damage Disaster
5/20/2019 (Permalink)
We have the necessary equipment for any water damage big or small. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so call us anytime.
Comprehensive Water Damage Restoration a Must for Frederick Historic Structures
The city and county of Frederick reach out to residents and visitors many opportunities to experience the rich and robust history of our area. Museums, battlegrounds, and historical markers and buildings lend a lens to the past. If any of these venues suffer a water crisis, the loss affects a portal into the past and limits the lessons learned. Our team of expert water mitigation technicians pledges to restore these special properties “Like it never even happened.”
Old plumbing, severe weather, human error, and unfortunate decisions like pranks or vandalism can all cause water damage to Frederick landmarks. Fast, professional mitigation of water loss is an essential first step. We also offer full restoration services, permitting our commercial customers to streamline the process, relying on one experienced company to take a water loss from chaos to wholly rebuilt.
SERVPRO’s technicians are uniquely qualified to manage damage to local attractions. The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is our go-to for employee training. The industry standards developed and taught by the IICRC ensure that our crews always deliver high-quality outcomes based on industry best practices.
Commercial water damage restoration begins with efficient water removal and extraction. SERVPRO invests in state-of-the-art commercial-grade equipment for fast results. We pump out standing water more than two inches deep using gas-powered, submersible units. Wanded water extractors allow us to reach tight corners and use a vacuum-like motion to pull significant amounts of moisture out of saturated building materials.
Our technicians use sophisticated water metering and thermal imaging equipment to locate caches of water that migrated behind, over, and under structural components. SERVPRO uses strategies such as flood cuts, drilled holes, and top-down extraction to release the trapped water. We remove lingering moisture from hardwood floors and building cavities with negative air pressure systems that suction the water out, even from several layers of building materials.
Rebuilding experts on SERVPRO crews address the controlled demolition done to access water and improve structural drying results. We install drywall, repair trim, hang new ceilings, and more to return the historic premises to preloss condition.
SERVPRO of Frederick County is a one-stop remediation and restoration contractor for commercial properties in our area. Contact us at (301) 662-1747 to turn back the pages on water damage.
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