Restoration

Water damage restoration

Mold prevention and remediation

Fire damage cleanup and restoration

Storm cleanup and restoration

Water damage cleanup

Mold – Prevention is preferable to remediation

Mold contamination can begin within hours of the initial water intrusion. An immediate mitigation response from an experienced contractor can prevent mold growth altogether. As mold is present everywhere, and necessary for our environment, adverse health effects are rare. However, prolonged exposure is not recommended.

Mold removal/remediation, when needed, can be accomplished quickly and safely. Air quality testing, surface sample testing, and post-remediation testing can provide the necessary documentation if the opportunity to prevent mold growth is missed.

Dehumidification & Drying are the best methods for preventing secondary damage.

Storm Cleanup and Restoration

In the blink of an eye, nature can produce powerful weather patterns, which can cause significant storm damage to a home or business. Wind, water, hail, lightning, and downed trees are some of the risks that can leave a home or business and the property within exposed to the elements.

TM Building Damage Restoration, Inc. can respond immediately to secure the property and limit  further damage. Emergency responses to storm damage include:

 

  • Emergency Board-Up Service
  • Perimeter Fencing
  • Temporary roof repairs
  • Water extraction/drying

Mold is a 4-letter word

When a home or business has been subjected to water damage or moisture issues, mold growth can become a serious hindrance to restoration. Mold growth is possible within 12-24 hours and may be visible within 72 hours. Once the mold presence is observed, removal and disposal will need to be completed before restoration can commence or continue. Media coverage of mold and the associated health concerns has generated fear and fostered panic, but adverse health effects are rare.  That being noted, significant mold growth in an indoor environment should be addressed.

The process of restoration is scientific and can be complicated. When estimating restoration versus replacement, we evaluate structures and personal property based on the following conditions:

  • The extent of the damage to the property
  • Contamination; is it present and/or the potential for health concerns
  • The cost of restoring the damage measured against the cost to replace the damaged item or structural component.

A prompt and efficient mitigation response can avoid business interruption, financial stress, and health risks associated with “secondary damage” (mold contamination.)

Drying

Sometimes, water can be retained in unlikely areas of the damaged structure.  Undetected wet materials can result in “secondary damage,” also known as mold growth. Our technicians and estimators can ensure no moisture is left behind by using:

 

  • Infrared cameras
  • Electronic moisture detectors and sensors
  • Thermo-hygrometers

 

When planning the most efficient means to dry property, our technicians employ a time-tested formula based on the variables specific to each project including:

 

  • The total square footage impacted by the water intrusion
  • The total cubic footage impacted by the water intrusion
  • The nature of the wet materials; drywall, tile, flooring, plaster, cabinetry, concrete, etc.
  • The saturation level of the wet materials
  • The number of air exchanges needed for optimal drying time
  • The best number and placement of drying equipment for the affected areas

Mold Removal/Remediation

Mold removal/remediation is a specialized process detailed within the IICRC S520 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Mold Remediation.

Our professional mold removal/remediation services include:

 

  • Critical containment for occupant safety and prevention of cross-contamination
  • Removal of mold-contaminated materials
  • Structural Drying and Dehumidification
  • Cleaning/treatment of structural components
  • Duct cleaning
  • Decontamination
  • Disposal
  • Post-remediation clearance testing
  • Reconstruction

Water Damage Restoration

Water intrusions are the most destructive source of property damage to an indoor environment. High humidity, excess moisture (from a roof or pipe leak,) or flooding can damage structures and personal property in a very short period of time. Damages can become a health concern if the water is unsanitary, if the water intrusion has been undetected for more than 24 hours, or if emergency drying services or clean-up are delayed.

The damage that can be caused by water can be limited by a fast, competent response, if addressed within the first 24-48 hours. Although the damage can seem devastating, timely cleaning, drying, and restoration can quickly return a home or business to pre-loss condition. From structures to personal property (furniture, clothing, electronics, appliances, etc.) TM Building Damage Restoration, Inc. has completed more than 10,000 restorations spanning the past 27 years.

The process of restoration is scientific and can be complicated. When estimating restoration versus replacement, we evaluate structures and personal property based on the following conditions:

 

  • The extent of the damage to the property
  • Contamination; is it present and/or the potential for health concerns
  • The cost of restoring the damage measured against the cost to replace the damaged item or structural component.

 

A prompt and efficient mitigation response can avoid business interruption, financial stress, and health risks associated with “secondary damage” (mold contamination.)

Fire Damage Cleanup and Restoration

There are few events that are as traumatic as experiencing a fire loss. Injuries may have been sustained during the fire or escaping the flames, access to one’s home or business can be restricted for safety, personal belongings are damaged or destroyed, computers and electronics may not be salvageable; every aspect of family life or career can be compromised.

The National Fire Protection Association determined that a structure fire is reported every 65 seconds.  Local fire departments respond quickly and take immediate action. TM Building Damage Restoration, Inc. is always ready to take charge when the fire is extinguished – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, since March of 1990.

Our response within 24 to 48 hours after a fire loss can dramatically impact the scope of the damage and improve the chances for recovery of more structural components and personal property. Smoke and soot are acidic, and can cause more damage the longer the particles are present. If the fire was extinguished with dry chemicals or water, smoke and soot may not be the worst of the damage-causing elements.

Fire damage restoration begins with mitigating damages by providing:

 

  • Emergency board-up and temporary fencing: securing the site and preserving the scene from continued fire and smoke damage.
  • Cooperation with arson Investigators to secure evidence, manage debris, and transport or store potential fire source(s).
  • Heavy equipment to create access and/or remove the majority of debris.
  • Shoring and support for compromised structures and ensure safe access for technicians, property owners, arson investigators, and insurance personnel.
  • Dumpsters, temporary power, storage, etc.

 

Our experienced estimators can then evaluate and determine the following:

 

  • The effects of heat and smoke
  • The extent of the structural damage – cleaning, deodorization, and restoration versus replacement
  • The extent of the damage to personal property – clean and salvage, or replace (sentimental items merit special attention)
  • Building code changes and how they affect the restoration process
  • The duration of the project

 

TM Building Damage Restoration, Inc. can assist clients with every aspect of restoration and recovery after a fire.

Water Damage Cleanup

When water intrusion occurs at a home or business, TM Building Damage Restoration, Inc. can provide fast, professional mitigation and drying services.

Water damage restoration/drying/dehumidification practices include:

 

  • Extract/remove standing water
  • Measure and document moisture in the structural components and in the air
  • Identification of the water source
  • Elimination or interruption of the water source
  • Drying with the use of air movement and dehumidification
  • Protection and manipulation of personal property
  • Treatment to prevent/limit the potential for mold growth
  • Odor neutralization
  • Selective demolition of unsalvageable structural components

Drying timeframes vary widely, and depend on a multitude of factors; structural materials, the degree of saturation, the temperature/relative humidity of the environment, and so many other aspects of each individual water loss can increase or decrease the drying time needed. Contractors, plumbers, or insurance personnel that adhere to the “3-day” drying “standard” ignore the scientific principles and many of the extenuating circumstances that affect drying time. Every loss, every structure, and every environment are different from the next and must be evaluated based on their individual properties. Our industry relies on the IICRC S500 to dictate the best-practices our technicians employ with every response.

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