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If you have any kind of Fire loss SERVPRO is here for you!

9/11/2023 (Permalink)

Fridge Fire gone wrong There's no fires loss to big or too small we cant handle!

SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley wants to make sure that the people of Clackamas and Happy Valley are prepared for any and everything. If you experience any kind of fire in your home or business keep us in mind we are here to help!

  When you experience  a kitchen fire in your home or business there is more to the cleanup efforts than just replacing some burned cabinets. Many of your belongings may be covered in soot or smell like smoke. It's important not to leave clean up efforts for too long or soot and smoke will stain or ruin the items. We have a specialized crew to clean up the contents of your home after a fire. This crew is specialized in content cleanup which is different from structural damage restoration. In the end, both crews are needed to get your home back to preloss conditions. SERVPRO of  North Clackamas and Happy Valley  has trained professional technicians to handle the clean-up and restoration in a timely manner. Please call us 24/7 365 at 503-652-3997.

Here at SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley, we make sure to make your home or business look just as good as new or how we like to say "Like it never even happened.” Please call SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley twenty-four a day seven days a week for any Fire, Water, Mold, or Bio-hazard clean-ups. If you have any questions please give us a call at (503)652-3997.

SERVPRO gives tips on what you can do until help arrives!

8/28/2023 (Permalink)

If theres anything we can do to help you or your business please call us at (503)652-3997 If you experience a fire loss no need to fear SERVPRO is here!

SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley wants to prepare our community for any and all fires that can affect homes or businesses. The first 48 hours after a fire damage occurs can make a huge difference before restoring versus replacing your property and personal belongings. SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley can help prevent fire damage from creating long term problems. Our team of well trained professionals  provide timely response with mitigation services ranging from fire, smoke, and soot removal to contents claims inventory and document restoration.

These services will help you and your property, belongings , and memories be restored to preloss conditions when possible. SERVPRO of North Clackamas wants to offer tips you can do until help arrives.

  • Limit movement in the home to prevent soot particles from spreading and additional damage from occurring.
  • Place clean towels or old linens on rugs and high-traffic areas and upholstery.
  • Coat chrome faucets, trim, and appliances with petroleum jelly or oil.
  • Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpet.
  • Do not wash any walls or painted surfaces
  • Do not shampoo carpet or upholstery.
  • Do not clean any electrical equipment.
  • Do not send clothing to a dry cleaner since improper cleaning may set smoke odor.

Here at SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley, we make sure to make your home or business look just as good as new or how we like to say "Like it never even happened.” Please call SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley twenty-four a day seven days a week for any Fire, Water, Mold, or Bio-hazard clean-ups. If you have any questions please give us a call at (503)652-3997.

Local home owner experiences hot water heater leak!

8/25/2023 (Permalink)

There's no water loss SERVPRO cant handle Water Heater Leak!!

SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley received an emergency call from a local home owner in the Clackamas area regarding a water loss. During that emergency call we were told  that “the hot water heater inside the finished basement had leaked and there was standing water!” Within an hour our crew of well trained professionals were on sight with equipment ready to help! Our crew was able to extract the water, unfortunately the water went inside the wallas and the bedroom. The carpet in both rooms absorbed a lot of water.

Once the standing water was extracted and we began to remove the carpet , pad, and baseboards  our crew chief noticed suspicious growth. Due to that suspicious growth, we weren't able to set air movement. We had to wait for the removal of the affected materials in order to set that drying equipment.Once we were able to remove the affected material we came up with a drying plan. The plan was to set two dehumidifiers in addition to demolition to speed up that drying process. We were able to finish demolition and dry the basement out in only 5 days and had their basement restored to preloss conditions.

Here at SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley, we make sure to make your home or business look just as good as new or how we like to say "Like it never even happened.” Please call SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley twenty-four a day seven days a week for any Fire, Water, Mold, or Bio-hazard clean-ups. If you have any questions please give us a call at (503)652-3997.

Why Should I choose SERVPRO?

8/24/2023 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley are here  to serve the great city of Clackamas If you have any questions please give us a call at (503)652-3997.

SERVPRO was founded in 1967 and since then SERVPRO has been the leader in mold, water, fire, and other specialty cleanup restoration services. SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley has well trained-professionals that understand the types of smoke and their behavior patterns are extremely vital to proper restoration.

SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley provides an itemized, area-by-area loss inventory and accurate inventory that helps keep costs low and reduces job completion time. In addition, we have the ability to pack out your household items or items located inside your business and store them at our location until we return them to you freshly cleaned.

SERVPRO professionals arrive quickly and are trained and equipped to help customers regain control of their lives.vSERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley Professionals start the clean up and restoration process by pretesting to determine which process to utilize and allow our customer to preview the results.

All restorable structure and contents will be professionally cleaned and deodorized to preloss condition in most cases. This service includes : walls, ceilings, floors, area rugs, furniture, draperies and upholstery , electronics, art, clothing, bric-a-brac and more. SERVPRO professionals can even prove emergency cleaning of contents the customer will need immediately. 

Here at SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley, we make sure to make your home or business look just as good as new or how we like to say "Like it never even happened.” Please call SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley twenty-four a day seven days a week for any Fire, Water, Mold, or Bio-hazard clean-ups. If you have any questions please give us a call at (503)652-3997.

Why use SERVPRO for your loss?

8/24/2023 (Permalink)

Our Marketing Rep. Kevin is showing his love for SERVPRO! No need to fear SERVPRO is here

SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley pride ourselves on the importance of trust not only within our teams but to our customers as well. SERVPRO franchises are equipped with 24-hour emergency response which means the customer can get help fast! Since 1967, SERVPRO has been earning your trust. SERVPRO’s professional network of more than 1,900 franchises has responded to property damages ranging from multi million dollar disasters such as the pentagon, to those suffered by individual  business and homes.

You know you can trust the results from our franchisees .Our dedication to training ensures the results you receive will be professional and efficient. The first job here at SERVPRO North Clackamas and Happy Valley is to address the needs of the homeowner or business owner. SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley can deliver files right to your computer to ensure that you will know what's happening every part of the way.

If you ever need a detailed “total loss ”call SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley to find out how SERVPRO can help you get the job done fast. Restoration saves time and money, be sure to call SERVPRO to realize the benefits, you the customer deserves!

Here at SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley, we make sure to make your home or business look just as good as new or how we like to say "Like it never even happened.” Please call SERVPRO of North Clackamas and Happy Valley twenty-four a day seven days a week for any Fire, Water, Mold, or Bio-hazard clean-ups. If you have any questions please give us a call at (503)652-3997.

Fires are scarey

9/8/2022 (Permalink)

When it gets hot and dry outside always try your best to remember cigarette fires can spread from bark dust to the exterior of a home. This fire started from a cigarette which escalated to a arborvitae fire which then encompassed the home. When fire firemen arrived to this blaze they found fire in the attic of the home and the upper levels having to chainsaw holes and vent the roof to spray water into the attic. Thankfully no one was living in the home at the time and it was isolated to this single condominium in Portland on 87th. This is not the first time we have seen this and it will not be the last however best you can though try to remember SERVPRO is there to help.

Always be prepared for the storm

8/24/2022 (Permalink)

Items to have on hand incase of a storm, no matter the weather.

  • A supply of water. The red cross recommends 1 gallon per person a day
  • Non-perishable food. A can opener if canned goods
  • Clothes for every season and good shoes
  • Blankets and sleeping bags
  • First aid kit and prescription medications
  • Batteries
  • Battery powered radio and flashlights
  • Waterproof container for cash and any important papers
  • Cash
  • A generator if possible (never run it inside)
  • Gas can with gas for generator
  • Copy of home insurance

It is always important to be prepaid. Having all of these items stored together in a storage box allows you to be less stressed trying to find all of it in time of need. And the most important of them all is stay safe!

Water damage in your basement?

8/22/2022 (Permalink)

Water can do great damage to your home, including the loss of personal items, and may uncover previously unknown structural issues or deterioration. Even with prompt removal of the water, your home may incur costly damage. Will your insurance company be there in the event of a basement flood? There are several factors that determine what is and what is not covered.

1. Where did the water come from? Most homeowner's policies typically cover damage from water that originates from the top down, such as rain or melting ice. If the water comes from the bottom, such as from the overflow of a nearby river, you will likely need specific flood insurance.

2. How fast did the flooding or water damage occur? A poorly maintained faucet or toilet that slowly leaked, for example, would not qualify for insurance coverage. However, if a pipe suddenly bursts and leaves your basement flooded, this is likely to fall within your coverage limitations.

3. What type of policy or policies do you have? A basic homeowner's policy with dwelling coverage will extend to water damage as described above to your flooring, drywall, and many other structures in your home. Furniture, appliances, and other personal items will probably not be covered. Personal property insurance is likely to cover items beyond your home’s structural elements in the event that your basement becomes flooded.

4. What else do you need to remember? All insurance policies have deductibles and coverage limitations. Read the fine print and consult your insurance company to be sure your home and belongings will be covered.

If the worst happens to your basement, be sure to consult a professional to minimize damage, regardless of the cause or your insurance coverage. Dealing with a basement is no picnic, but with proper cleanup and drying, damages can be reduced to limit your out-of-pocket costs and to preserve the structure and aesthetics of your home.

One way to prevent fires in your home

8/17/2022 (Permalink)

lets start by talking about lamps. Sometimes they look like really great coat racks or even a place to store your hats. Unfortunately this is a great way to start a fire. One of our customers was using her desk lamp in the spare bedroom to store her hats. She had a guest staying over night and that person was using the lamp to read a book. This caused the hats to catch on fire. Luckily the fire was contained to just that one room and not the whole house. There was smoke damage in the hall way that needed to be cleaned up. Its never a good idea to use a lamp as a storage devices. We were there to help our customer and she learned a very valuable lesson, as did the guest. 

The damage fire can do

8/16/2022 (Permalink)

It might not seem like a big thing until its too late. In this case the fire had started in the garage but was not heard until the fire had already spread. When working in the home we noticed smoke detectors had been displaced from their original locations. We gladly provided smoke detectors for the home but had they been in place they may have prevented more damage. Fire Damage was not the only predator at this fire though with Water Mitigation being a huge part of the work. Julie who works with us was in charge of all the inventory for this home. Almost all of the items in the garage had to be salvaged. We love turning back the clock and making it "Like it never even happened," but there are some things that cant be replaced like family photos. We would like to see all homes at all times outfitted with smoke detectors and some day hopefully we will.