Stay Safe This Winter: Check Your Smoke Detectors and Replace Batteries!

11/12/2024 (Permalink)

A quick check on your smoke detectors can keep your family safe all winter long.

As we head into colder months in Omaha, it’s a perfect time for a quick safety check around the house. One simple yet crucial task? Check your smoke detectors and replace those batteries!

Smoke detectors are essential year-round, but especially during winter when heaters, fireplaces, and holiday cooking all come into play. Here’s how to keep things safe:

• Test Each Detector: Press the test button on each detector to ensure it’s working. If it doesn’t respond, replace the batteries immediately.
• Replace Batteries Regularly: Even if they’re working fine, swapping in fresh batteries every six months is a good rule of thumb. This way, you know they’re ready when needed.
• Keep Detectors Clean: Dust can interfere with sensors, so give them a gentle wipe to keep them clear.

A few minutes now can make all the difference in keeping your home and family safe. And if you ever need help after a fire or smoke event, SERVPRO Team Toft is just a call away at 402-408-0134. Stay safe this winter!

Keeping Your Omaha Commercial Property Safe and Dry This Thanksgiving

11/11/2024 (Permalink)

Thankful for Dry Spaces: Keeping Your Business Running Smoothly This Thanksgiving!

Grateful for Restoration: Bringing Omaha’s Business Spaces Back to Life

Thanksgiving is here, and while most businesses are gearing up for holiday shoppers, family gatherings, and festive meals, water damage can sneak in and throw a wrench in the holiday cheer! Whether it’s an overflowing sink, a busted pipe, or unexpected flooding, SERVPRO Team Toft is ready to keep your business safe, dry, and open for customers.

When water damage hits a commercial property, it’s not just an inconvenience – it can disrupt business, damage valuable assets, and impact the people who rely on that space every day. Each situation is unique and sometimes complicated, requiring fast action, expertise, and flexibility. But don’t worry, our team knows how to jump in and tackle the challenge, so you can keep things running smoothly during the busy holiday season.

Why Commercial Water Damage Calls for a Thanksgiving-Sized Response

Our SERVPRO team understands that keeping your business safe and accessible during the holiday season is a priority! A water damage emergency can disrupt your flow, so we work quickly to isolate the affected area while helping you maintain operations—because “Closed for Cleanup” is the last sign you want up for Thanksgiving.

Restoring commercial properties is a unique challenge, especially when business needs to keep running smoothly. Our team knows what it takes to work swiftly and efficiently to minimize downtime and get you back to business as usual. This Thanksgiving, let us handle the tough stuff so you can focus on what matters most, giving thanks, gathering with loved ones, and keeping your business moving forward through the holiday season.

Why Call SERVPRO Team Toft? Because We’re Thankful for You!

At SERVPRO of Team Toft, we’re not just here for cleanup, we’re here to be part of your community and help you stay open, safe, and successful. Our pros are trained in the latest restoration techniques, backed by years of experience, and certified through IICRC industry training. From small spills to full-scale floods, we’ve got you covered.

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Don’t Let Water Damage Dampen Your Thanksgiving Spirit – Call Us!

This holiday season, make sure your business is ready for anything. If you’re dealing with water damage, give SERVPRO Team Toft a call at 402-408-0134. We’ll handle the mess so you can focus on what matters—serving customers, celebrating Thanksgiving, and ringing in a successful holiday season.

Happy Thanksgiving from the whole SERVPRO Team Toft family!

Omaha's 24/7 Emergency Water Damage Heroes – Team Toft to the Rescue This Thanksgiving!

11/7/2024 (Permalink)

Your 24/7 Water Damage Lifeline in Omaha– Gobble Up Help Anytime!

The holiday season is here, and while we’re all looking forward to family, feasts, and festivities, water damage can quickly rain on your Thanksgiving parade. Whether it's a leak from the kitchen sink as you prepare the turkey or a sudden flood that comes calling, SERVPRO Team Toft is ready to jump into action at any hour – even during the holiday feast!

We’re Always Open – Even During Turkey Time!

Emergency Help – Call Us Anytime: 402-408-0134

We understand that calling us may mean you’re dealing with a Thanksgiving disaster. Maybe there’s water where there should be pie, or a plumbing mishap has you feeling more stressed than stuffed. No matter what, Team Toft’s water damage experts have the training, experience, and heart to help get things back to normal in time to enjoy that pumpkin pie.

What Happens When You Call Us This Thanksgiving?

When water damage strikes during the holidays, don’t let it ruin your plans. When you call, we’ll ask a few quick questions so we can bring the right equipment and team members to handle your situation effectively – even if it’s during the big game.

Questions We’ll Ask:

• Your name and contact information
• Insurance details (if applicable)
• The address where water damage occurred
• When the water damage happened
• What caused the damage (if known)
• If electricity is available on-site

Why Choose Team Toft This Holiday Season?

Team Toft doesn’t just restore water damage – we bring you peace of mind, especially during the holiday season. Our experts in Omaha are SERVPRO certified, with ongoing training that ensures we’re equipped for any disaster, big or small. From the unexpected kitchen leaks to full-scale floods, we’re here to bring you relief and restore your space with care.

Don’t Let Water Damage Be the Main Course! Call Team Toft Anytime!

Water damage isn’t on anyone’s Thanksgiving menu, but if it shows up, we’re here to help! Team Toft is ready 24/7, holiday or not. Just call 402-408-0134, and we’ll take care of the rest, so you can focus on what matters most – family, food, and fun.

Happy Thanksgiving from Team Toft!

When A Fire Destroys Your Omaha Home, You Need Help From A Professional Restoration Company Like SERVPRO!

10/3/2023 (Permalink)

Why Professional Fire Restoration Saves Omaha Homeowners Money

Disasters do not impact Omaha homes at convenient times, so overcoming the effects from an emergency needs skilled professionals with the equipment to make a difference quickly. Often after a fire, many homeowners struggle to find the right step to take to return their home to preloss condition, and restoration can fall to the wayside while a drawn-out negotiation ensues with the insurance company and fire-chasing, unlicensed contractors.

The first call after fire damage that an Omaha homeowner should make is to our dedicated SERVPRO professionals. Within a short time, we can have trained, certified personnel at your address to begin a thorough inspection of the property to identify and catalog the damage, take photos, and begin formulating an estimate of the cost to mitigate the damage. Documentation and estimation are key requests insurance providers require to process coverage claims on area properties, and we have an established reporting and estimation process with most insurance companies for seamless communication through our national accounts.

The professional mitigation that our SERVPRO team provides your fire-damaged home can help save you money. We arrive quickly to the emergency to provide premier cleaning services, water extraction necessary from the fire-fighting process, air quality improvement equipment, and the industry contacts which perform emergency board-up services on your home to prevent further elemental damage throughout the restoration steps to follow.

Be mindful of unlicensed contractors who prey on families affected by structure fires. These unprofessional outfits offer poor quality construction solutions designed to cost you more than the quality of the job, and without checking for credentials, you might have no way of recuperating that lost expense. Our franchise works closely with accredited and licensed contracting companies to provide our customers with an efficient solution when rebuilding is necessary.

Fire recovery is something that can be overwhelming to many homeowners. Without appropriate mitigation tactics applied early on, however, failure to act could result in a much higher restoration bill. Give our SERVPRO of Omaha Northwest fire restoration specialists a call any time disaster strikes at (402) 800-2134.

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Prevent Water Intrusion from Snowmelt

10/3/2023 (Permalink)

The Perfect Weather Conditions

The areas of Omaha, Bennington, Fremont, Elkhorn, Valley, Waterloo, and Blair have seen heavy amounts of snowfall this winter. As spring finally approaches, the forecast of warmer temperatures and rain showers creates the perfect scenario for water intrusion in your home. Unfortunately, some leaks may or may not be immediately noticeable. It is wise to intentionally inspect lower-traffic areas on a regular basis—such as storage rooms in the basement or attic—for potential water leakage. Catching a leak early is important for minimizing long-term damage.

Some Tips

Leaks from snowmelt and trapped rain-water runoff can enter your home from both above and below. Frozen drain pipes, blocked drainage systems, and ice dams are common culprits. Raking the snow from the roof of your house is a first step in helping prevent water damage. Additionally, cutting channels through ice dams on the roof by applying calcium chloride is sometimes an effective option.

Snow removal on the ground is another important preventative measure. Clearing a 5-foot path around the perimeter of your home helps prevent snowmelt and rain water from seeping into your house at ground level. Many times, homeowners will discover water in their basement due to unknown leaks in the foundation. Removing packed snow from drainage areas allows water to run away from your home instead of into it.

The Inevitable

Sometimes water damage from a snowy winter season is inevitable. If you discover a water leak, it is important to start the drying process immediately. This will aid in preventing further damage to your home, such as a future mold problem.

Call Us Today

The team at SERVPRO of Omaha Northwest is trained in proper drying techniques. If you find water damage anywhere in your home, our team is ready to assist you. Call us at 402-800-2134.

Some Common Causes of Water Damage

10/3/2023 (Permalink)

Listed below are some of the main causes of water damage in a home:

Appliance malfunction-

            Some appliances that regularly malfunction include washing machines, refrigerators, and dishwashers. All three of these common household machines use water and leak on occasions, so it is good to be on the lookout to make sure they aren’t leaking. To prevent water damage from these appliances, inspect the area around these machines at least every month and be sure to keep up the maintenance of all household machines.

Leaky pipes/ plumbing valves-

            When a pipe starts to leak or break you may not always notice it right away. Sometimes a break results in a slow leak that eventually causes extensive water damage to your property and belongings. This problem may not seem very serious at first but can lead to major issues down the road. When you suspect something is wrong pay attention to these 7 signs. Changes in water pressure, changes of water color, sewage smell, puddles under sinks, hearing constant water, pipes making noises, and spikes in the water bill.

Roofing Leaks-

            Water damage from roof leaks can cause all sorts of problems if you don’t spot the issue soon enough. Some problems include mold, rotted framing, destroyed insulation and damaged ceilings. Some signs to look for are changes to flooring, walls, or ceiling.

Common Commercial Plumbing Issues

6/6/2023 (Permalink)

Plumbing issues can be very devastating to a business. It can cause leaks that turn into a water loss that could affect productivity in your business. With plumbing issues, it can happen with little to no warning, sometimes it starts with a small leak and other times it can happen suddenly. It is important to fix these issues before they become big problems with big expenses. Some problems include leaking seals and drain clogs.

Leaking seals

Seals can go bad at any moment, so it is important to inspect for small leaks around these areas, if you wait it could turn into a major water loss. Leaks can occur wherever two plumbing components meet. This means sometimes they aren’t always noticeable. Not only can this turn into a bigger leak but if the seal completely breaks off when you aren’t present you could cause thousands of dollars in water damage to your property.

Drain clogs

Drain clogs aren’t usually an issue in homes however in commercial buildings they seem to be more common. The reason for this is people are more cautious of what they put down their own drain or toilet vs public restrooms. This causes debris to get stuck in the pipes clogging up the system and slowing down the release of water. It may not cause any immediate issues but could contribute to a major backup down the road.

Summer Storms Can Lead to the Need for Water Removal in Omaha

6/6/2023 (Permalink)

Team SERVPRO Arrives Equipped to Handle Your Storm Damage Emergency

The humidity and energy of high temperatures during an Omaha summer can combine to generate storms and local microbursts that can expose your home to significant water intrusion. Extreme weather patterns can dump inches of water on your property in a short period, overwhelming the drainage system on your roof and attached gutters and downspouts.

Severe weather can completely change your daily routine, including forcing you to arrange for water removal inside your Omaha home. Water can flow into your home’s lower levels, requiring professional help from us to protect the integrity of your property’s structure.
 
Instead of the normally directed flow of water away from your foundation when rainstorms are moderate, torrential rain can force the excess water from your overwhelmed drainage system to seek drier areas immediately as it cascades from the roof. Water is attracted to surfaces and structures that are dry, including the materials making up your basement walls, slab foundation, or crawl space. We are familiar with this process, and our technicians receive training to respond to this phenomenon quickly and reliably.
 
Calling SERVPRO immediately after the water intrudes allows us to quickly extract standing water out of your home and disperse it away from your foundation. We have generators and our service vehicles have powerful pumps and extractors to evacuate water that is trapped inside your home. We can proceed with water removal even if the storm knocks out power. Our crew lead assesses the scenario and the crew members implement the plan created after the assessment.
 
Once the standing water is extracted from the lower levels or crawl space, our SERVPRO employees position air movers, and powerful dehumidifiers to remove the moisture that saturated the structural components of the affected area. It is crucial to reduce moisture levels to normal numbers within 48 to 72 hours. More extended periods of elevation can lead to microbial growth and allow porous materials like drywall, paneling, and insulation to deteriorate progressively. Our employees receive training and certification in moisture monitoring during IICRC courses, helping the crew chiefs to determine drying goals that the proper balance of air movement, and reduced humidity can accomplish.
 
SERVPRO of Omaha Northwest has the team, knowledge, and equipment to remove excess water and residual moisture left by seasonal storms. Contact us as soon as the problem presents. Our phone at (402) 800-2134 is answered 24/7.

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Some of the Worst Flood Damage Remediation Mistakes in Omaha and What They Will Cost You

6/6/2023 (Permalink)

Flood Damage Concerns During Winter Storms In Omaha

Any given winter storm coming to the Omaha area can bring with it a variety of types of precipitation. Although snow is generally expected, sleet, and flooding rain are also common as storm fronts roll through. Regardless of the season, homeowners enduring the devastation of flooding need a remediation company with the trained technicians and up to date equipment capable of removing the water and thoroughly drying the structure to mitigate damage. We are up to the challenge.

The colder temperatures in the winter months make rapid mitigation of flood damage in Omaha essential. Because heating systems often have their base unit in the basement or lower level of a home, excess water can interfere with the climate control in your home. With freezing temperatures looming, a potential failure of your heating system exposes your home to even greater risk. Pipes can freeze, sending even more water into the house. Drying usually takes longer, and your family might need to relocate while the issue is resolved.

When SERVPRO arrives on the scene our experienced crew lead will plot out a course of action. The crew members work immediately, following the crew leader's plan. No delay is necessary because our service vehicles are fully stocked with our tools of the remediation trade -- pumps, extractors, air movers, heaters, and dehumidifiers as well as cleaning and sanitizing equipment and products.

Our goal is to remove the standing water, including any water that migrated into cavities between walls or other hidden spaces. SERVPRO crew members are trained to IICRC Standards, including the use of moisture detection equipment that assists us in finding even hidden flood waters. Once our pumps and extractors remove the water, we set up a drying perimeter. Achieving the proper balance of air movement, temperature, and relative humidity pulls water out of the structural components. The resulting water vapor is condensed and absorbed by our dehumidifiers, and for disposal.

The final steps SERVPRO completes include disinfection with EPA registered antimicrobials. We work quickly to remove and dry out the water to prevent mold from gaining a foothold, but the sanitizing steps help inhibit the risk. After our work crew wraps up the project your home is ready for any restoration needed by your chosen contractor.

SERVPRO of Omaha Northwest is ready to respond to flooding disasters 12 months out of the year. Contact us at (402) 800-2134 to schedule an assessment if you struggle with winter flood damage.
 
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Prevent Basement Flooding from Snowmelt

6/6/2023 (Permalink)

Extreme Temperatures

Eastern Nebraska is known for extreme weather changes. Temperatures can vary 100 degrees between the summer and winter seasons. Even in the winter months, the climate can rapidly change. It is not uncommon to have a 60-degree day immediately following a heavy winter storm.

These extreme temperature changes make flooding a potential hazard in the Omaha and surrounding areas. The sudden melting of packed ice and snow can cause rapid runoff. If the ground is still frozen, snowmelt has no place to go and can find its way through the foundation of your structure. Homes and businesses located near creeks and rivers are at higher risk for flooding.

Some tips to prevent a flooded basement include installing a sump pump and making sure downspouts drain 20-30 feet away from your home or business. Hiring a company to professionally waterproof the basement is another option. Using a snow-blower around your home’s foundation and removing snow from the roof when safe are additional ways to limit water intrusion from snowmelt.

Call Us Today for Your Winter Weather-Related Needs

Even when preventative measures are taken, your Nebraska business or home may experience leaks and flooding. The team at SERVPRO of Omaha Northwest is trained in water extraction and structural drying. Our employees are IICRC certified and use the most up-to-date water mitigation practices. Rest assured, the team at SERVPRO of Omaha Northwest will help make any water damage “Like it never even happened.”

402-800-2134