Water Damage Cleanup

Winter is knocking on the door. Time to get ready for a typical St. Paul winter of 32 inches of rain and 52 inches of snow (or more.) While outside may be a beautiful winter wonderland, the inside of your home or business can become a major disaster if rain or snow gets in enough to cause water damage. To spot water damage faster, pay close attention to those areas of your home and business that are more likely to be damaged by unwanted and intrusive water.   Door Ways   Observe all of the doors and thresholds during a heavy rain or snow storm. Pooling water will quickly degrade the bottom of the door, which can lead to mildew, mold and rot. Maintain the insulated weather stripping by replacing it if it is torn or brittle. If the wooden door frame suffers damage, it can rot and weaken. This makes the entrance less secure, exposing your property to more damage. If there are 3 or 4 screws along the surface of your threshold, you may be able the threshold itself up to t...

Let’s be honest – there aren’t very many ways to talk about toilets and bathrooms without turning up your nose. It is even less fun when talk of these things gets even worse with a sewage backup. The problem is – not only is sewer and black water unpleasant, it is also the most serious type of water damage. How does one solve this problem quickly without causing a scene or getting sick themselves? It is important to call professional help as soon as you can. Luckily, the professionals at ICC Restoration and Cleaning , residing in St. Paul, know how to act quickly to solve the problem and restore order and “freshness” back to one’s home.   In order to handle the sewer damage, it is important to know a few things about what it is and what it does to your home. Sewage and black water damages usually come from backups in toilets and septic systems. They can even come from river overflows and lake floods. Black water, when paired with thousands of different bacteria, viruses,...

When you moved into your St. Paul home you imagined all the fun and excitement that could happen there: playing with the dog in the grass, Thanksgiving dinner with family, taking prom photos on the stairs. The last think you envisioned was gallons of dirty, disgusting, foul liquid pouring into your sanctuary. Backed up sewers can cause thousands of dollars in damage to floors, electrical systems, walls, furniture and other belongings. And your dream home can become a nightmare. We at ICC want to offer some tips on what to do if your sewer backs up. Why Do Sewers Backup? The American Society of Civil Engineers report that the nation’s sewer lines are on average over thirty years old. The increase in the number of homes connected to already aging sewage systems has also contributed to rapid increases in sanitary sewer backups, flooded basements and overflows. When storm water and raw sewage combine into the same pipeline, the infrastructure can not handle the increased stre...

Installing smoke detectors makes you feel safe from a possible fire. But don’t rely on the original units that came with your house. Fire research has demonstrated that with today’s modern furnishings, fires can spread much more rapidly than in the past when more natural materials were used. Because of this, having a sufficient number of properly located smoke alarms is essential to maximize available escape time. The old rule of thumb was one on each level. Homes built to earlier standards often don’t meet that minimum requirement. St. Paul homeowners should recognize that detection needs have changed over the years and take proactive steps to make sure that every home has a sufficient complement of smoke alarms. We at ICC Restoration would like to offer some tips on fire detector safety. Where to Place the Smoke Detector Most fatal fires occur late at night or early morning, while you’re asleep. For this reason, the National Fire Protection Association recommends placin...

With ICC’s fire damage cleanup in ST. Paul , properties are completely restored to pre-loss condition with stubborn smoke odors and residues completely remediated.

ICC restoration and cleaning is one of the best water damage cleanups in ST. Paul . We provide our staff with extensive training, education, and certification.

Water damage restoration is very time-sensitive. The quicker the water is removed and your home is dried, the better off you will be. At ICC Restoration in St. Paul we are committed to helping you get through the water damage restoration process quickly and with the best quality care possible. However, you can minimize the damage done to your home by taking certain steps before we arrive. Here are five things you can do to decrease the amount of damage done to your home after a flood. Shut Off The Water In Your Home If you find that your home is being flooded, your first step should be to identify the source of the flood and stop the flow of water immediately. If the water is coming from a source in your home (like a broken pipe) you should shut off your water immediately to decrease the flooding in your home. If the floodwater is coming from a different source, you should still do everything you can to stop, or at least slowdown, the flow of water. Remove The Water As Quickl...