Call SERVPRO for Help with Water Cleanup in Queens

3/25/2025 (Permalink)

After water damage, you can trust that your Queens property is in good hands with our experienced technicians at SERVPRO.

SERVPRO® Provides Businesses and Homeowners with Water Cleanup in Queens

Queens is the second most populous borough and the largest by area of New York City. The first settlements were established in 1635, and the borough was established in 1683. Today, the borough has the most diversified economy. It is home to two airports: the New York Mets, the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Kaufman Astoria Studios, Silvercup Studios, and the Aqueduct Racetrack. Queens is home to over two million people.

SERVPRO is proud to serve the diversified and vibrant borough of Queens, providing water cleanup services to residents and business owners. We help our clients recover from many water-related disasters. Broken windows, plumbing leaks, and overflows from toilets, tubs, and sinks can cause a great deal of damage if not quickly cleaned up. Porous materials absorb moisture and swell, causing warping, loss of structural integrity, and discoloration. Even mold can begin to grow if high moisture levels are allowed to persist.

A leaky roof may allow water to soak insulation, drip down walls into flooring, and continue to other floors. In all situations involving water, SERVPRO ensures that the cause of the water leak is identified and repaired. Next, the type of equipment utilized depends on the severity of the situation. For example:

• Submersible pumps may be deployed to pump water out of basements.
• Wet and/or weighted vacuums remove water and moisture from flooring materials such as carpets, hardwood floors, and furniture.
• Air movers blow dry air into areas with high moisture levels to absorb moisture and help dry the space.
• High-capacity dehumidifiers remove moisture from the air. 
• Specialized tools are used to remove moisture from crevices and inside walls and measure the moisture levels to reduce the opportunity for mold colonies to form. 

We clean and sanitize all surfaces, complete repairs and restoration as needed, and work with your insurance company to ensure all required documentation is available to facilitate insurance claims.

Call SERVPRO for help with water cleanup services at SERVPRO of Steinway and nearby areas. Call (917) 341-4702.

Knowing When Your Queens Home Needs Water Mitigation

9/23/2024 (Permalink)

After water damage, you can trust that your Queens home is in good hands with our experienced technicians at SERVPRO®.

Learn How Ignoring Slow Leaks Can Lead to Water Damage

Many people believe that most water damage accidents are unexpected events, such as floods or burst pipes, that happen rapidly. Slow leaks, on the other hand, can be equally harmful, particularly if not identified early. Whether it's a modest trickle under your sink or a hidden leak in your roof, water may enter your home and cause long-term harm to the structure.

Detecting Hidden Water Damage in Queens Homes

At SERVPRO of Steinway, we understand the impact of slow leaks on your house. A minor leak can destroy wood, weaken drywall, and promote mold development. This potential for expensive damage is why early detection and water mitigation are essential. For Queens residents, early water mitigation is critical to save their property from costly repairs in the future.

Here are a few ways to detect the presence of concealed water damage before it becomes a significant problem:

• Discoloration on the walls and ceilings
• Sagging drywall.
• Wet spots on floors, especially near appliances
• Visible cracks

Areas of the Home Most Often Affected

Slow leaks can be tricky. A small roof leak after a storm may go unnoticed until mold appears or your ceiling starts to sag. Appliances, like dishwashers or water heaters, can also be culprits, with water slowly escaping over time. Regular maintenance and inspections are essential, especially in older homes across Queens. The most frequently affected areas for slow leaks are kitchens, bathrooms, and chimney flashing. Our team uses specialized equipment to laser target the areas of the home affected by water damage. Once we locate the issue, we can use proper drying techniques to restore your house.

SERVPRO of Steinway can catch these problems early. Our team is ready to provide expert water mitigation, preventing further damage and ensuring your home stays safe. Call SERVPRO of Steinway at (917) 341-4702 if you suspect a slow leak in your Queens home. We can make the issue "Like it never even happened."

SERVPRO Offers Premium Water Damage Restoration in Queens

10/24/2023 (Permalink)

SERVPRO stocks large numbers of desiccant dehumidifiers to mitigate water damage in Queens. "Like it never even happened."

Trust SERVPRO for Expert Water Damage Restoration in Queens

A water damage incident at your Queens home can greatly impact the aesthetics and structural integrity. Hiring professional restorers like SERVPRO® ensures the damage is addressed promptly, reducing its lasting impact on your property.

SERVPRO techs use the latest technology and state-of-the-art equipment to tackle water damage at your Queens home. We start by surveying the extent of the damage by looking for signs of water intrusion in the structure. We use moisture detectors to identify the hidden moisture before preparing a comprehensive drying strategy.

Using Dehumidifiers to Boost Drying Speed During Water Restoration

Once SERVPRO techs remove the standing water from your Queens property, the next step is to create ideal drying conditions. We use different dehumidifiers to create perfect conditions by removing the excess water from the air.

The following types of dehumidifiers are most commonly used in Queens to return your home to preloss conditions as quickly as possible:

• Refrigerant Dehumidifiers: These machines work like an air conditioner unit, condensing the water vapor by passing over cooling coils. Once the water condenses, the dry air is circulated back into the drying environment to collect more moisture.
• Desiccant dehumidifiers: Rather than condensing the moisture, these pieces of equipment work by absorbing the moisture into chemicals called desiccants. Once the desiccants are saturated with moisture, warm air is passed over them, causing them to release the water, and the moisture-laden air is vented outside.

Using Low Grain (LGR) Dehumidifiers

One of the most significant differences between conventional and LGR dehumidifiers is that the latter can dry space to a much lower humidity ratio. An LGR has a pre-cooling component that cools the air before it is moved across the evaporator coils. SERVPRO techs use this equipment to dry complex materials like hardwood floors.

Call SERVPRO of Steinway at (917) 341-4702 to get started. Remember, we are Here to Help®.