SERVPRO of Northeast Spokane

Estimates are free. We provide estimates for water damage, fire damage, remediation, Covid-19 cleaning, decontamination and other cleaning projects. An on-site inspection may be necessary. Please contact us for more information.

Yes, we accept all insurance claims. Each of our clients who uses an insurance claim is assigned a Project Coordinator to help them process their claim from start to finish.

Bleach is an effective cleaner for hard surfaces. When mold grows on any porous material like wood or drywall, it spreads deep down into the material to reach more nutrients. This means that when you apply bleach to such a surface, you are essentially just changing the mold's color on the surface. Bleach only works well on the surface of materials and will not penetrate deeper to the roots of mold, so after a few days or weeks, it regains its color and will grow back. Bleach is also made up of about 90 percent water. Since mold loves moisture, spraying bleach can cause further mold growth, especially on porous surfaces. This is why it must be safely remediated.

When you find a water leak in your home, it is best to turn off the water supply in most cases. This can be done by turning off the main supply valve or shutting off the supply to the individual pipe to stop the leak. If the leak is significant, it may be good to turn off the electricity in that area as a safety precaution. If possible, absorb as much water as you can with towels move any personal items from the affected areas.

The water removal process for your property will depend on the severity of the damage. If you have heavy damage, severe structural problems will need to be addressed before any water removal occurs. The professionals who come to help you will assess the situation and advise you on what needs to be done. Each home is different, but a typical dryout can range from three to seven days, give or take, depending on the severity and materials being dried. The sooner you take action by getting it mitigated, the less chance of extensive damage and the faster it will dry.

Leaks usually happen for a reason; there will always be signs like a dripping faucet or an unusually high energy bill. The faster you identify and discover the leak, the more quickly it can be fixed. Leaks can easily turn into more extensive and costly problems if they're not detected early on. In case of a break in the pipe, you should call your insurance company and let them know about it. Have a professional plumber come out and assess the situation, as well as a water mitigation company.

When you are looking for signs of water damage in your house, look out for these indicators: * Excess water is often observed in the form of damp spots on ceilings, walls, carpets, and other places. This can happen if there is a corroded pipe or leaky appliance, like a refrigerator or dishwasher, that has resulted in seepage. It might also occur if the ground outside is too wet and water gets inside through the foundation or a roof leak. * A musty smell in the air can indicate mold growing somewhere in your home. This mold can quickly get into other parts of your home if it's already there. This could lead to respiratory illnesses, typical for someone sensitive or allergic to spores. * Watermarks on furniture and flooring, warped floorboards, and discolored walls are signs of water damage.

Most likely, it will not just go away on its own. Depending on what burned (food type, if anything else caught fire, etc.), there is a good chance that microscopic soot particles are involved in addition to the odor you are smelling. The soot residue from the fire needs to be properly cleaned for the odor to be removed. The chemical byproducts from a fire can be dangerous for you to breathe, touch, and ingest. We go through an industry-standard cleaning process using SERVPRO Certified products with highly trained certified technicians who know how to eliminate the source of the odor from your fire. Give our office a call at 509-474-9144, and we can schedule a time that works best for you to see how we can help.

We can absolutely help with mold remediation services. Give our office a call 509-474-9144 to set up a mold inspection.