The above image shows one of our IICRC trained technicians in their PPE. The reason that crew as wearing their protective gear was because they were dealing with intense mold clean up job. To keep their skin and lungs safe, our cleaning crews all must wear their PPE’s.

Commercial water damage happens in three different classes. The water damage that is pictured was a category three loss that occurred due to a sewage line backing up. During a Category three-loss, our Atlanta water clean up professionals must be in their protective gear to avoid being exposed to any pathogens that may be in the air. Category three water damage often happens in Atlanta; our goal is to respond quickly and have the commercial building up and running within a week.

Most times, water damage in Atlanta homes happens due to a family member forgetting about a tub or sink, causing it to overflow. If your home suffers from water damage, it is essential to call our Atlanta water damage team as soon as possible. The biggest mistake a homeowner makes is to try and dry out the wet materials themselves. A trained IICRC professional can make sure that your home is dry, avoiding the common potential of mold growth.

Our SERVPRO professionals know the importance of understanding the most optimal drying techniques when arriving at a home that has suffered from water damage. Each one of our technicians has gone through extensive training through the IICRC to be water restoration specialists. We want to make sure that your home or business is back up in the running in the shortest time possible. We pride ourselves on our quick response times when we receive a water damage call.

Our SERVPRO equipment has seen it all.

The air mover in the image is being cleaned after leaving a water damage job. Our IICRC trained technicians know how important it is to make sure that our equipment is clean and in good standing. Often when we are cleaning equipment, we are also testing to ensure the highest quality for our future customers.

There are times where damages are so severe to a home or business that all power is out. The image above is of our industrial generator so that we can assure that power will be available to speed up the restoration process. SERVPRO of Downtown Atlanta likes to plan and be ready for any size disaster.

Recently SERVPRO of Downtown Atlanta added a construction division to help serve their customers better. What this means for our future customers is that when your home suffers from a fire/water/mold damage, we will first restore the property to make sure that it is in good standing but then go forward and rebuild what was damaged. Our ultimate goal is to make any restoration damage “Like it never even happened.”

SERVPRO of Downtown Atlanta is proud to be working in the United States of America. Outside of our main office, you will see that a SERVPRO flag flies under the American Flag. We like to be reminded of the country that we work in and that we are here to serve the nation one job at a time.

Our commercial property owners know that SERVPRO of Downtown Atlanta is here to help when one of their residents suffers from heavy rainfall or storm damage. Our fast-acting crews will be on the scene quickly when storm damage hits your Atlanta property. Our IICRC trained staff knows the best techniques and can restore your property, “Like it never even happened.”

A poorly sealed window and heavy rainfall are always a terrible mix for Atlanta homeowners. It is crucial that your Atlanta home is protected from heavy rain, or else water damage will occur in the house. In the picture above, you can see the damage that was caused by heavy rainfall to an Atlanta home. Our IICRC trained professionals are here to help mitigate water damage to Atlanta homes.

The Atlanta residents know that snow is not something that often happens in the city. In January 2014, Atlanta had a snowstorm that caused homes to have damages to their roofs. Heavy snowfall can cause a roof to fall-in, especially in areas that are not used to the winter weather. All of the Atlanta residents that we were able to help during the snowfall were grateful for our fast-responding team.

We want you to be prepared for the next time that heavy rainfall comes through Atlanta. We know that homes basements are the first things that are susceptible to damage from heavy rain. SERVPRO of downtown Atlanta offers inspections and will show homeowners the parts that are not prepared to fight off heavy rain.

We want to be your primary first responders when a massive storm hits your Atlanta home. Our IICRC trained professionals have over twenty years of experience restoring homes after storm damage. Tornadoes and hurricanes are not typical to happen in Atlanta, but when they do, we are here to help restore your home, “Like it never even happened.”

The chimney in your Atlanta home should be cleaned or inspected once a year.

In this picture, the homeowner had not had their chimney cleaned or inspected within the last ten years. On a winter night, the homeowner decided it would be nice to start a fire for his family. In the middle of the night, the whole family woke up to heavy smoke. SERVPRO of downtown Atlanta arrived on the scene and made sure to start by boarding up and covering parts of the home that were still exposed to the outdoor elements. Our IICRC trained staff knows how important we are when it comes to fire damage restoration. We make it our job to respond quickly to prevent further damage.

An electrical fire can cause severe damage to a home.

The fire was started shortly after the homeowner decided to perform his electrical work by installing a new switch in the bathroom of his house. Clearly, the homeowner was not aware of how to properly install the switch. The fire started in his ceiling and spread quickly does to the flammable insulation. Our IICRC trained professionals came in to mitigate the fire damage to the home after the fire. We recommend that all homeowners consult with a certified electrician before performing work on their own.

Fire damage in Atlanta is happening multiple times a month.

According to the United States Census Bureau, it is said that 500,000 residents are living in Atlanta. A dense population correlates to more buildings that are perceptible to fire damage. Fortunately, the Atlanta residents are in the hands of highly trained firefighters to keep them safe. SERVPRO Of Downtown Atlanta has built a relationship with the Atlanta fire department. After fire damage occurs to a home or business, we are the next on-site to help restore the property.

When fire damage affects a home, we will do our best to make sure that we can salvage what can be restored. SERVPRO of Downtown Atlanta specializes in soot cleaning for the homes that suffer from fire damage. In the photo above, a kitchen fire spread through the house, entering into the bathroom. In this picture, you can see that that fire-damaged toilet was not salvageable. We went forward and gave the client a brand new toilet, as well as a bathroom, remodel.

When water damage strikes your office space, you must call a reputable company like SERVPRO of Downtown Atlanta. In the picture shown, you can see how we have strategically placed an air mover to get the office dry as quickly as possible. Our IICRC trained staff learned in their water mitigation courses how to correctly put air movers and dehumidifiers. It is important to place water damage equipment in proper locations to make sure that the building is dried in the quickest time possible. We want to get your business operating as quickly as possible by leaving your office “Like it never even happened.”

In all commercial buildings, there is typically a drainage system in bathrooms that are used to help drain water when a toilet or sink overflows. In some cases, the drainage system can be the cause of water damage. This commercial office in Atlanta had water back up into the building through the bathrooms drain. The whole lower level of the building was affected by the water damage. Our SERVPRO professionals were far from intimidated when they saw the Commercial loss that occurred. Our IICRC trained professional is prepared to handle water damages like the one shown in the picture 24/7.

When the SERVPRO of Downtown Atlanta technicians arrives on-site to handle a commercial water loss, you will notice that they come prepared with an IPad in hand. The reason that our professional carries around an IPad are to document the damage that has occurred in your commercial building. Restoration data that is stored in our SERVPRO IPAD’s include the atmosphere, type of damage, and the class of damage. Fire/water/mold damages occur daily in Atlanta, and our job is to restore your business or property “Like it never even happened.”

When it comes to commercial restoration, SERVPRO of Downtown Atlanta is the company that you want to hire. Our IICRC trained staff is ready to put our commercial dehumidifiers to use. We pride ourselves on the SERVPRO standard commercial equipment that we have acquired throughout the years. When a disaster strikes your business or property, remember to use your preferred Atlanta restoration company.

Poor ventilation can cause sufficient moisture buildup to fuel dormant mold spores into an economic problem. Removing mold colonies from bare wood in a Downtown Atlanta building can be done by soda or ice blasting and capturing the debris with HEPA filtered vacuums. Then an antifungal primer can be applied to the studs and sheathing. Call SERVPRO for great mold remediation.

The crew at SERVPRO are the professionals to turn to when dealing with fire damage repair and restoration. Our team is available 24/7, and our staff is certified by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification. SERVPRO of West Atlanta / Downtown are leaders in the restoration industry, locally owned and operated, and Faster to Any Size Disaster.

Water Damage to the hardwood flooring in this Atlanta home resulted from leaking water. Professionals placement of commercial air movers and dehumidifiers could be used to salvage the flooring and avoid replacement. The subflooring would need to be checked for moisture accumulation also.

When water damage strikes your business, you need to contact SERVPRO right away. Our trained and certified specialists use industrial-grade dehumidifiers, high-speed air movers, and monitoring equipment to dry your commercial property. Our specialists will work swiftly and efficiently to restore your property to pre-damage condition. “Like it never even happened.”

Our experienced team from SERVPRO of West Atlanta / Downtown responded quickly when a sprinkler system malfunctioned at an Emory building in downtown Atlanta.  There’s never a convenient time for flooding or water damage to impact your commercial facility. Every hour spent cleaning up is an hour of lost revenue and productivity. If an emergency water damage or flood situation arises in your downtown Atlanta area business, call us for a fast and professional response. 

Storm damage at this Atlanta home left the hardwood floor and appliances damaged when a significant amount of rainwater gained entry into the kitchen. SERVPRO of West Atlanta / Downtown would use drying mats on the floor to rapidly extract the water trapped below the hardwood slats. Air movers and dehumidifiers would also be used to help the drying process.

Mold damage at this Atlanta home got a foothold and grew due to the relative humidity in the room being over 45 percent for extended periods of time. Mold development is highly likely when relative humidity readings of greater than 45 percent are common.

The fire in this Atlanta Home streamed volumes of heated air and smoke that deposited a thick residue on all surfaces. The need for replacement of fire-damaged items was minimal. The task, which can be readily accomplished by SERVPRO FST technicians, is to mitigate the effects of the smoke--both the staining and the odor.

If a leak damages your ceiling, after the source is fixed, calling SERVPRO can expedite the water and non-salvageable removal of soaked building materials. Skilled WRT water damage restoration technicians have the skills and the equipment to restore your property to its preloss condition.