What to Do When Your Dishwasher Leaks | SERVPRO of East Providence

8/17/2023 (Permalink)

Has your dishwasher started leaking on your floors? Call SERVPRO of East Providence to restore your kitchen to preloss condition!

It can be so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life that you might not notice right away when small problems start to become larger ones. Maybe you absentmindedly swiped away that drip of water under your dishwasher so often that you barely register you are doing so as you head out the door to work. 

While that simple drip may not seem like a major issue now, it could eventually lead to a serious problem that leaves you with a broken appliance and water all over your floor. If that happens to you, call SERVPRO® of East Providence right away so we can get to work for you.

The Impact of Water Damage

Water is flowing behind our walls and through our pipes every day to help us do almost everything within our homes. Because of that, it can leak at virtually any time if something happens unexpectedly. A single drip could turn into a stream, which will silently seep into your floors and behind your walls. 

If that happens, the water can be almost impossible to dry out on your own and that can lead to major water damage and even a mold infestation. Once mold is present, you may be looking at a total reconstruction of your space if the mold starts compromising the integrity of your home.

Taking action quickly and getting the problem taken care of is crucial to your home’s safety and your wallet. 

Responding to the Situation

If you come home to a puddle or a flood, track down the source of the problem as quickly as possible, but avoid walking through any standing water. Shut off electricity to the area as a safety precaution and then shut off the main water valve that is supplying the appliance with the water that is now all over your floor. This is usually inside the cupboard under your sink or in the back of your machine. 

Once you have the situation under control, call us right away and start saving any possessions that could be compromised by the water. Chair legs, couches, high chairs or anything near the water that could be ruined or warped should be moved to a safe location. 

Why a Professional Restoration Is Necessary
While you can probably handle cleaning up the standing water on your own with some bath towels or a few paper towel rolls, you probably won’t be able to ensure the water behind your walls and floors has dried up. 

That’s where we come in! Our team comes equipped with thermal imaging cameras that can detect hidden moisture. This is helpful for those stubborn spots like this, and we can position our equipment to dry everything out completely. After that, we can address repairs to make your home as good as new. 

Repairs often include carpet replacement, retiling or laying new floor, or even drywall repair. Water has the unique ability to warp many things, but we can handle the repairs on everything. Lean on us the next time an appliance of yours betrays you and leaves you with a watery mess!

We can help reverse water damage right away. Call SERVPRO of East Providence for fast assistance.

Your Guide to How Our Team Can Protect Your Business | SERVPRO of East Providence

8/17/2023 (Permalink)

Is your business in need of some extra care? Call SERVPRO of East Providence for all of your commercial service needs!

We are so grateful for all of the wonderful business owners in our community! Our area would not be as great as it is without all of the fun, food and entertainment opportunities that we have here.

Our team is locally owned and operated right here in the Providence area, and we are proud of it. This makes us uniquely connected to the other businesses in town because we know what it takes to be successful. While you are running around getting things done every day, the last thing on your mind is a potential disaster that you have not foreseen. 

But a single disaster like a fire or a flood can cause your entire business to come to a screeching halt and it will have a trickle-down effect for everyone involved. That’s where we come in! SERVPRO® of East Providence is proud to offer our full restoration services to the businesses in our community.

Recovering After a Fire

No matter what type of business you run, fire can be devastating. It can rip through warehouses and storefronts in minutes and lay waste to all of your hard work in a single incident. 

Our team is trained in large loss recovery, and we can handle everything from minor repairs after a break room fire to an entire reconstruction due to a chemical fire or incident. We can handle all the debris removal, the cleaning and sanitizing, and even the smoke odor removal. 

Handling a Water Situation

Water damage can occur in multiple situations, and each can be catastrophic in the right conditions. Mother Nature can cause heavy rain to fall fast and furiously, and it can leak down your walls or cause an impact damage which soaks your showroom floor. 

Water damage can also occur due to a burst pipe behind your walls or in a bathroom and can flood your entire main level. 

These situations can create dangerous conditions for your staff and customers to be in your building, but long-term closures can be detrimental to your business. That is why we are here! 

Our team can quickly and efficiently dry up the water and patch the leak so you can be closed for the smallest amount of time. Having a professional handle your restoration will ensure every repair is done to code and your space is safe for your staff to return to. 

Additional Commercial Services
Our services don’t just stop with fire and water damage! We can also handle a mold infestation or a biohazard situation on your property. 

Whether an accident occurs and a bloodborne pathogen situation needs to be cleaned up safely or your sewage line bursts and your basement is filled with the most unpleasant type of water, we have the tools and training to handle it. We will follow all safety protocols while we clean so that everyone stays healthy. 

We can also help with whatever cleaning or construction needs you have! Do you need your carpet cleaned? We can do that. Do you want to add an addition on the side of your building? We can handle that, too. 

Consider SERVPRO of East Providence your one-stop-shop for all things related to the health and success of your building.

We are here to help your business succeed. Call SERVPRO of East Providence for assistance with restoration or anything else you may need.