Why You Should Call a Professional for Water Damage Restoration

3/31/2025 (Permalink)

Water Extraction in Action!

Water damage can strike unexpectedly—whether from a burst pipe, heavy rain, or an appliance leak—and the aftermath can be more serious than it first appears. What starts as a small puddle or damp area can quickly turn into a breeding ground for mold, structural issues, and costly repairs. That’s why it’s critical to act fast and call in professionals like SERVPRO of Fresno Northwest. Our team is trained to identify hidden damage, stop the spread, and restore your property to its pre-damage condition quickly and safely.

Many homeowners are tempted to handle water damage on their own with towels and fans, but DIY methods often fall short. Water can seep into drywall, flooring, and insulation, causing long-term issues that aren’t immediately visible. Without proper drying and dehumidifying equipment, moisture can linger behind walls or under floors, leading to warping, mold growth, and even foundation problems. Professionals have the tools and expertise to locate and eliminate moisture completely.

At SERVPRO of Fresno Northwest, we understand how stressful and disruptive water damage can be. Our team responds quickly—24/7—with powerful extraction tools, industrial-strength dryers, and advanced moisture detection technology. We don’t just clean up the mess; we ensure your home or business is thoroughly restored and protected against future damage.

Don’t wait until the damage spreads or mold starts to grow. Trust the experts who are faster to any size disaster. Call SERVPRO of Fresno Northwest when water damage strikes—your home and peace of mind are worth it.

Northwest Fresno Storm!

6/7/2024 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of  Fresno Northwest specializes in storm and flood damage restoration.  Our crews are highly trained and we use specialized equipment to restore your property to its pre-storm condition.

Faster Response

Since we are locally owned and operated, we are able to respond quicker with the right resources, which is extremely important. A fast response lessens the damage, limits further damage, and reduces the restoration cost.

Resources to Handle Floods and Storms

When Storms hit weather your in Fresno and Clovis, or in the mountains of Oakhurst and Coarsgold, we can scale our resources to handle a large storm or flooding disaster. We can access equipment and personnel from a network of 1,650 Franchises across the country and elite Disaster Recovery Teams are strategically located throughout the United States.

Have Storm or Flood Damage? Call SERVPRO of Fresno Northwest, 559-261-9765

Fire Safety in Fresno, California: Protecting Our Community

6/7/2024 (Permalink)

Stay prepared for fire safety in Fresno, California

Fire Safety in Fresno, California: Protecting Our Community

Fresno, California, with its hot, dry summers and occasional strong winds, is no stranger to the risks of fire. Understanding fire safety is crucial for every resident to protect homes, families, and the wider community. Here’s a comprehensive guide to fire safety in Fresno, helping you stay prepared and safe year-round.

Understanding the Risks

Fresno’s climate and geography contribute to its fire risk. Prolonged periods of drought dry out vegetation, creating ample fuel for wildfires. Urban areas are not immune either, as house fires can occur from a variety of sources, including electrical faults, unattended cooking, and heating equipment.

Essential Fire Safety Tips

1. Install and Maintain Smoke Alarms:

   - Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every level of your home.

   - Test smoke alarms monthly and replace batteries at least once a year. Replace the entire unit every 10 years.

2. Create a Fire Escape Plan:

   - Draw a floor plan of your home showing all possible exits from each room.

   - Identify two ways out of each room, usually a door and a window.

   - Establish a meeting place outside the home where everyone will gather after escaping.

   - Practice your escape plan twice a year with all household members.

3. Be Cautious with Fire Sources:

   - Never leave cooking unattended. Keep a close watch on what you fry, grill, or broil.

   - Keep flammable materials away from heaters and fireplaces.

   - Use space heaters safely, keeping them at least three feet away from anything that can burn and never leaving them on when you leave the room or go to sleep.

4. Landscaping for Fire Safety:

   - Maintain a defensible space around your home by clearing dead vegetation and other flammable materials.

   - Use fire-resistant plants and materials in your landscaping.

   - Regularly clean gutters, roofs, and yards to remove leaves, pine needles, and other debris that could catch fire.

5. Prepare for Wildfires:

   - Keep an emergency kit ready with essentials such as water, food, medications, important documents, and a change of clothes.

   - Stay informed about wildfire risks by signing up for local alerts and having a battery-operated radio handy.

   - If advised to evacuate, do so immediately. Follow the instructions of local authorities and do not return until they say it is safe.

Community Involvement

Fire safety is a community effort. Here are ways you can get involved:

Join Local Fire Safety Programs: Participate in community meetings and fire safety programs organized by the Fresno Fire Department. These programs offer valuable information and resources.

Volunteer: Consider volunteering with local organizations that work on fire prevention and safety education.

Advocate for Fire Safety: Encourage your neighbors and friends to follow fire safety practices and prepare for emergencies.

Fire safety in Fresno is a critical concern that requires vigilance and proactive measures. By understanding the risks, following safety guidelines, and staying prepared, you can help protect your home and community from the devastating effects of fire. Should you have a fire in your home or office, SERVPRO of Fresno Northwest will help with your restoration needs.  Stay safe, Fresno!

Don't Let Mold Win!

3/7/2024 (Permalink)

Mold on your property can come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. However, there can also be mold that is invisible to the naked eye, making mold contamination considerably hard to diagnose without the right equipment.

Just having the right conditions allows mold to grow anywhere on your property. Whether it is clear and sunny, or cloudy and rainy mold damage can occur in your Fresno area home. Fungus or mold has obtained a rather bad reputation over the years. However, the truth is, that mold is no more damaging than fire, or water. In fact, water itself is a major element mold needs to grow.

Mold is a fungus that occurs naturally within our environment. Our eco-system uses these microscopic organisms to process decomposing materials. Without mold, many forms of antibiotics, vitamins, and other medical solutions used today would be impossible.

Our expert mold remediation specialists at SERVPRO provide you with a variety of services that make locating and controlling mold found in your home easier. While also helping you avoid creating the conditions that need to exist for regrowth to occur. You should begin by having our technicians perform a full inspection of your property. You may notice some problems while our technicians find larger issues hiding just out of sight.

SERVPRO technicians understand where mold might begin. Starting with locating water sources found in your home that can cause mold to get out of control. Water issues including from plumbing leaks, excessive condensation on your windows, and HVAC system drain off can cause mold growth in your home. Many of the materials used to build your home serve as a food source, so, anywhere that you find excessive or constant moisture adds the final ingredient mold needs to spread.

Even if the only mold you find on your property is completely dry, it is important to have a trained professional perform your remediation. Dry mold spreads microscopic mold spores through the air that you cannot see, leading you to spread contamination to other areas and cause more problems. SERVPRO’s expert team utilizes air movers and negative-airflow machines in combination with HEPA filters to trap microscopic spores and get mold growth under control.

If you suspect any mold issues on your property, please don't hesitate to contact SERVPRO Fresno Northwest at (559) 261-9765.

The Water You Can't See

3/7/2024 (Permalink)

Even small water damages have the potential to cause serious structural and indoor air quality issues over time. The key to avoiding costly future restoration is to handle every water problem as a real threat to your property. SERVPRO of Fresno Northwest has the equipment, training and experience to find and dry unseen water before secondary damages occur. The proper equipment makes a measurable difference in reducing the damage expense during a fire or water loss. When time matters, technology and equipment must be counted on to perform. Your local SERVPRO of Fresno Northwest will answer your call with fast action and a full arsenal of drying equipment. From evasive & non-evasive moisture meters, air movers and dehumidifiers,too  Ultra Low-Volume (ULV) Foggers that  atomize liquid deodorizing agents, producing a fine mist that can easily penetrate the site where odor-causing residues may accumulate. This device can also be used to inject fungicides and disinfectants into wall cavities and other hard-to-reach areas.

Picking Up the Pieces After a Fire

3/7/2024 (Permalink)

Your own and your family’s emotional care and recovery are just as important as rebuilding a home and healing physical injuries. You may be surprised at how you and others may feel after a disaster. Disasters can stir up many different feelings and thoughts. People may experience fear concerning their safety or that of a loved one, shock, disbelief, grief, anger and guilt. Memory problems, anxiety and/or depression are also possible after experiencing a disaster. Disasters are upsetting experiences for everyone involved. Children, senior citizens, people with disabilities and people for whom English is not their first language are especially at risk. Children may become afraid and some elderly people may seem disoriented at first. People with disabilities may require additional assistance. It is important to let children and elderly people know that they are safe and that you will help them find a safe place to stay. It is also important that you try to talk with them in a calm way.

Call SERVPRO of Fresno Northwest to take care of all the clean up 559-261-9765

Protecting Your Business

8/1/2022 (Permalink)

As many as 50% of businesses may never recover following a disaster, according to the latest industry research. Of the businesses that survive, the overwhelming majority of them had a preparedness plan in place. Pre-planning can serve as an insurance policy aimed at peace of mind. By developing a SERVPRO® Emergency READY Profile for your business, you minimize business interruption by having an immediate plan of action. Knowing what to do and what to expect in advance is the key to timely mitigation and can help minimize how water and fire damage can affect your business. Preparation is a key component for making it through any size disaster, whether it’s a small water leak, a large fire or an area flood. The best time for planning for such events is not when the event happens, but well before it happens. No one ever plans on a disaster, but you can plan for it. Now is the time to ask yourself, “Are you ready for whatever could happen?” Give the professionals at SERVPRO of Fresno Northwest a call today for a No-cost Assessment on your building 559-261-9765.

SERVPRO Fresno Northwest mitigates smoke damage

8/1/2022 (Permalink)

Fire and smoke damage can be very destructive even in your home? In such an event, your home or work property is likely to sustain damages. It is advisable to hire experts to restore your home rather than do it on your own. Take a look at the benefits you get when you hire professionals.  

Experts like us at SERVPRO of Fresno Northwest have numerous years of field experience. Over the years, we have seen various types of fire damage in Fresno.  This gives us ample knowledge to tackle unique problems. We work with expediency to get your business or residence back to normal. "Like it never even happened."

When dealing with the expense in a fire and smoke damage restoration process, you often have to deal with the insurance company. In most cases, the company may not be congenial of the situation you are in and rather than being helpful, they can bury you with loads of paperwork. As a result, the process becomes long and frustrating. When you hire us, we can work with your insurance adjuster to lessen the burden on you by helping with the claims process.

Restoring your commercial property

7/15/2022 (Permalink)

Flooding and water damage events at your Fresno commercial properties are often complex with numerous issues that require a knowledgeable and flexible response. Whether we’re dealing with a relatively small water cleanup scenario or a large scale event, we work quickly to assess each unique situation and isolate the damaged area. In many instances, normal operations can continue in a temporary space while we restore your facility.

Restoring Commercial Properties Presents Unique Challenges

Our professionals are trained to be mindful of legal and environmental concerns and strive to fully restore the damaged area while working within your budgetary constraints. We understand that every hour spent cleaning up is an hour of lost revenue and productivity. So when an emergency situation arises in your business, give us a call and we’ll be there fast with the help you need.

About SERVPRO of Fresno Northwest

SERVPRO of Fresno Northwest specializes in the cleanup and restoration of commercial and residential property after a water damage event. Our staff is highly trained in property damage restoration. From initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO’s corporate training facility to regular IICRC-industry certification, rest assured our staff is ready to handle any problem that comes up.  

Fire Damage

7/15/2022 (Permalink)

Fire engulfs an automotive supply shop, destroying inventory consisting of mainly shocks, struts, starters, alternators, and batteries. The fire ignited due to a chemical container failure affecting surrounding items. 
 
You may think that fire damage like this would put them out of business, but you'd be wrong. Replacing inventory is relatively easy, the hard decision here is locating a quality company to perform the services you need to restore the structure of your building. There are several unique challenges faced during different fire situations, and we have experience dealing with all of them.
 
SERVPRO technicians overcome various cleaning challenges, daily. A burning building consists of several complex reactions between different elements. We learn that fire damage presents different cleaning and restoration situations that depend greatly on how these different elements interact during the progress of a fire. When dealing with the removal of smoke residues, we consider several factors. 
 
Type - More porous surfaces allow particles and odors to penetrate further and are harder to clean. Non-porous surfaces such as those covered in enamel paint are easier to clean than a flat latex paint would be. While synthetic fibers attract more residue than natural fibers, synthetics are easier to clean. 
 
Age - As time progresses, old paint, fabrics, and carpeting become more porous, and adhesion to surfaces become weaker, making old surfaces harder to clean. 
 
Heat - Generally, hotter fires make surfaces expand, allowing residue and odors to penetrate more efficiently. While heat also chars materials or melts the finish on a surface, making refinishing required to restore the surface properly. 
 
Moisture - The right conditions help residues set faster and permanently stain surfaces. Fire suppression systems and Firefighting efforts, along with damp weather and normal condensation on various surfaces combine with smoke residues, causing surfaces to become discolored. 
 
Material - Different materials produce different kinds of residues. Synthetic materials such as plastics and rubber create a wet, smeary residue that stains surfaces. Wood and other natural materials leave behind a dry residue that is easier to clean. 
 
Air Pressure - As the temperature of fire increases, air expands, creating pressure systems that force smoke and soot into cracks and crevices. 
 
Impingement - During a fire, the surrounding air becomes hotter, causing increased movement. This fast moving air collides with surfaces throughout the structure, causing residues to collide with vertical surfaces, leaving behind more difficult stains. 
 
With knowledge of these different factors that cause changes during a fire event, SERVPRO technicians work hard to deliver the services you need to restore your business to a quality preloss condition. 
 
Contact SERVPRO of Fresno Northwest 559-261-9765