You may have seen sensational news reports that warn about the dangers of "black mold" or "toxic mold". These reports can be alarming and confusing so it's beneficial to get the facts to better understand mold. Stachybotrys chartarum is the type of mold often called black mold, and it does produce allergens and irritants. However, many types of mold can produce allergens and irritants. Treat any mold with caution - stay out of affected areas and don't touch or disturb the mold. Since many types of mold can cause reactions, you should contact us regardless of the color or type of mold.
SERVPRO of Waterbury excels at cleaning fine fabrics and intricate pieces using wet or dry cleaning methods as required. We carefully inspect and test fabrics to determine which of our System's five cleaning methods is best suited to your fabrics. We use state-of-the-art equipment designed specifically for cleaning fine fabrics. A good rule-of-thumb is to clean drapes approximately every two years. A recent survey by SERVPRO disclosed that the average customer believes drapes should be cleaned when they look dirty.
Severe storm systems can appear as a persistent threat to the entire state of Connecticut, causing our SERVPRO team to develop a strategy that ensures competent technicians stay available 24/7 to help. Disasters rarely strike at convenient times, so having this 24/7 response ensures that you get the right personnel to your property immediately to begin vital efforts like extraction and drying. With flooding being such a common element to storm losses in the Greater Waterbury area and beyond, we roll out from our facility with water removal tools and solutions for rapid drying.
Iconic structures like the Palace Theatre in downtown Waterbury and numerous the healthcare facilities that are the largest employers in Waterbury, and the Brass Mill Mall can't afford to be down when accidents cause fire and smoke conditions. Our teams stand ready for large scale deodorization and cleaning projects to minimize and contain disruption to keep our customers operating to the greatest extent possible. We have a full division of our SERVPRO team explicitly dedicated to the recovery of fire loss incidents, often obtaining both the Fire & Smoke Restoration Technician (FSRT) and Odor Control Technician (OCT) accreditations and training through the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC.)
With an entire team of Water Restoration Technicians (WRT) accredited through the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), we can quickly and confidently manage the full measure of loss incidents beginning with vital mitigation. Because of the importance of getting extraction and drying started so quickly, we insist that every member of our entire SERVPRO team obtains the WRT license within their first six months of employment. This comprehensive accreditation ensures that we always have a full, qualified team to dispatch to water loss incidents no matter what time they occur.
As experts in deodorization, SERVPRO of Waterbury is trained to identify and eliminate offensive odors. These odors can come from a number of sources both inside and outside a structure. We have the training and equipment to identify and eliminate these offensive odors. By identifying the cause of the odor, and determining the conditions where it contacts surfaces, the odor can often be removed over time without a trace. Our technicians have access to several odor removal products capable of penetrating surfaces to neutralize an unpleasant odor thoroughly.
Whether improving the appearance of your home to bolster curb appeal before putting it on the market or to change its look and feel before an upcoming family function, we have the tools and resources to help. The same technology and training that goes into overcoming lingering effects in residences after loss incidents drive the cleaning division of our SERVPRO team working independently for your property. Depending on the needs of your home, we have a deep inventory of equipment, including hot water extraction carpet cleaning devices and several machines ideal for deodorization.
SERVPRO of Waterbury crews have been responding to emergency water damage and other structural emergencies 24/7 for the last 30 years. Our technicians arrive and assess, usually commencing service within a couple hours. Centrally located in Connecticut means SERVPRO of Waterbury mobilizes with any amount of labor and equipment as quickly as a need is identified. Businesses, manufacturing and healthcare facilities in Waterbury rely on SERVPRO of Waterbury when time is critical. Extensive technical and communication training empowers our crews to perform in and around ongoing operations and businesses with minimal disruption.
With multiple shopping centers and plazas throughout our entire region, we have a firm understanding of how many businesses and shops depend on our fast and confident response when loss incidents occur. With areas like the Brass Mill Center and the Naugatuck Valley Shopping Center, storm damages and flooding can threaten multiple shops simultaneously. We have certified technicians in every niche of the restoration industry that can help with all types of loss. Even without the precursor of damages and disaster, many commercial facilities can benefit from one-time and ongoing premier cleaning services that our SERVPRO team can provide.
From Waterbury to Shelton, there are thousands of property owners that depend on our accredited team of professionals to offer practical solutions for disasters that threaten their homes and businesses. While we can present modern techniques, practices, and products for water, fire, mold, storm, and flood damages, we also have specially trained professionals with certifications in carpet cleaning, duct cleaning, asbestos abatement, and biohazard recovery. We know how quickly disasters can get out of hand, and that is why we develop the best technicians in the area to respond to these emergencies with confidence and knowledge.
SERVPRO of Waterbury Professionals routinely inspect the heating, ventilation and air conditioning unit (HVAC). Keeping them clean can extend the life of the equipment. This can in turn save you money and give you cleaner air to breathe. However, duct cleaning is not always necessary. We will make recommendations about the best way to address any indoor air quality concerns. This can save you money and provide peace of mind on the health of your system.
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