Storm Damage & Your Valuables

12/8/2021 (Permalink)

STORM DAMAGE AND YOUR VALUABLES 

12/9/21

Storm and water damage affects not only the structure of your house but also your belongings. SERVPRO of Coeur d'Alene understands that your home is more than a structure; your family’s furniture, clothing, keepsakes, and other belongings help transform a house into a home.

If You Have Questions, Call Us Today @ 208-457-1234! 

Contents Restoration

At SERVPRO of Coeur d'Alene we have a “restore” versus “replace” mentality that can help you save money while preserving precious keepsakes that can’t be replaced. With evaluating contents to determine what items can be restored back to their condition before the water damage and which items can't and will need to be replaced. We utilize several methods of cleaning your contents, including:

• Dry Cleaning - Used for cleaning light residues or to pre-clean prior to cleaning.
• Wet Cleaning - An effective cleaning method for removing moderate to heavy residues.
• Spray and Wipe -Effective for items that can’t withstand cleaning.
• Foam Cleaning - Used for upholstery fabrics that might shrink or bleed if cleaned.
• Abrasive Cleaning - Involves agitation of the surface being cleaned. 
• Immersion Cleaning - Contents are dipped into a bath of the cleaning product.

Move-Outs/Pack-Outs

If your home requires extensive restoration or cleaning, your SERVPRO of Coeur d'Alene can conduct an organized, efficient move-out of the affected area. Move-out will provide several benefits, including:

•  A quicker remodeling process
•  Protecting items from potential damage
•  Protecting contents from further on-site damage

When restoration is completed, we will work with you to coordinate the move-in according to your needs. The services offered upon move-in may depend on your insurance coverage.

Water-damaged electronics from a storm can present a serious hazard. Do not attempt to turn on or operate any electrical device that you suspect has been damaged by water. We will coordinate the restoration of your electronics, including:

•  Television sets
•  DVD players
•  Computers
•  And more

The key to restoring electronics is taking prompt action to prevent further damage. We start by cleaning the exterior of electronic devices to help stop further corrosion and damage. Electronics will be cleaned and inspected by a qualified electronics technician.

Document and Photo Drying

When your valuable documents, including photographs, are damaged by water, extreme caution should be taken to help ensure the water damage does not destroy the document. Although some documents may not be restored to pre-water damage condition, SERVPRO of Coeur d'Alene can save a great deal and help minimize additional damage. 

Depending on the type of documents and the level of water damage, we have five options for the restoration of documents:

1. Air Drying
2. De-humidification
3. Freezer Drying
4. Vacuum Freeze Drying
5. Vacuum Thermal Drying

Contents Claim Inventory Service

When a fire emergency strikes, the damage can often feel overwhelming. SERVPRO of Coeur d'Alene can help ease the worry and confusion during the recovery process by offering our Contents Claim Inventory Service (CCIS), which provides a detailed and accurate list of your belongings. We take a room-by-room inventory of your contents, including digital photos, and in some instances, bar coding. 

Our Contents Claim Inventory Service:

• Pre-loss list and value of contents
• Detailed and accurate report
• Better information to settle claims quicker
• Assistance with burden of proof for claims
• Peace of mind when you need it most!

SERVPRO of Coeur d'Alene cares about what happens to you and your belongings, especially during a storm or flood. 

Call SERVPRO of Coeur d'Alene- Your locally owned and locally operated franchise in Hayden, Idaho. 

208-457-1234