Water Damage Cleanup

Water damage restoration to your commercial business building rarely becomes serious in a very short time. It is more common for this to become serious as it gradually builds up over weeks and months. To prevent this, you must become an expert in spotting the early warning signs of water damage. Developing this skill may not only help you avoid unnecessary damage to your business building. It will also help you save money in the future by not having to pay for expensive repairs. From our experts at ICC Restoration in St. Paul, below are five early signs of water damage for you to look out for.   Musty Odor People sometimes only associate a musty odor with an old commercial building. The truth is, however, that the musty smell is an indication of mold or water damage restoration in Minneapolis . It’s just that those things are far more common in older buildings. Thus, if you detect a musty odor, don’t dismiss it. You should take this seriously as a sign that there is probably...

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Your commercial building in St. Paul is one of the biggest assets to your business. When that building sustains water damage, it not only means costs for repairs, but also loss of income while repairs are being made and the damage is cleaned up. Since commercial water damage can end up costing business owners a lot of money, the water damage restoration in Minneapolis team at ICC wants to help business owners be alert and aware so they can spot signs of water damage before a serious problem arises. Musty odors A musty odor or moldy smell is a common sign that there is water damage. The smell is often strongest in the area where the water damage initially occurred, but can easily spread throughout the building. Musty smells typically mean there is mold growth present, and mold is very dangerous. If you notice a new smell, or the smell becomes stronger, do not wait to get it checked. Visible mold growth If you can see mold growth, then there is absolutely water where it s...

If you experience flooding on your commercial property, it may be overwhelming to know what to do to first. From needing to get the water removed, surfaces cleaned and the property restored, the disaster can make it seem as if everything is lost. Try not to stress. While there may be a lot that needs to be done, we’ve compiled the top 4 things that you should never do if you experience flooding and water damage on your commercial property to help you manage your way through the mess. Never Enter a Room with Standing Water While you may want to find the source of the leak, you first want to make sure the power has been shut off to prevent water damage repair Rochester, water damage Rochester electrocution. Hanging wires or sockets can send an electric current through the water and cause severe injury to anyone in the water. If you experience flooding from a backed-up sewage line, it’s important not to go into the water. Animal feces, parasites and hundreds of bacteria and fungi ...

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...