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Long Island, NY, NJ, CT, PA
Fire, Water & Mold Damage Experts
We are specialists in water extraction, fire damage restoration, mold remediation, and asbestos contamination solutions. We are EPA lead certified, NYS mold and asbestos certified, and IICRC certified.
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We understand that damage can happen to your home or business at any time. That’s why we’re ready to handle any situation life throws at you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Upper Restoration serves all 5 boroughs of NYC, Long Island, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. For all your restoration needs, call now to discuss appointments & estimates.
When a sewage backup happens, you need to move quickly. Evacuate young children, elderly, people with asthma and weak immune systems first. Then call a sewage cleanup specialist. Heavy rain combined with partially blocked sewers can often cause sewage backups. If floodwater inside your home is not addressed promptly, your walls, as well as your carpet, flooring, ceiling and personal property can quickly become damaged, creating an environment for bacteria, rot and mold growth.
During a flood cleanup the indoor air quality in your home or office may appear to be the least of your problems: however failure to remove contaminated materials and to reduce moisture and humidity can present long-term health risks. Standing water and wet materials are a breeding ground for microorganisms such as viruses, bacteria, and mold. They can cause disease, trigger allergic reactions and continue to damage materials long after the water is gone. It can be difficult to throw away items in a home, particularly those with sentimental value, however keeping certain items that were soaked by water damage may be unhealthy.
Some materials tend to absorb and hold water more than others. In general, materials that are wet and cannot be thoroughly cleaned and dried within 24-48 hours should be discarded as they can become a source of microbial growth. Microorganisms brought into the home during flooding may present a health hazard. These organisms can penetrate deep into soaked, porous materials and later be released into air or water. Coming in contact with air or water that contains these organisms can make you sick.
High humidity and moist materials provide ideal environments for the excessive growth of microorganisms that are always present in your home and may result in additional health concerns such as allergic reactions. Long term increases in humidity in your home can also foster the growth of Mold. Mold is a major cause of allergic reactions and asthma.
You may have to remove walls and floors in your home. The drying out process could take several days and growth of microorganisms will continue as long as humidity is high. If the house is not dried out properly a musty odor signifying growth of microorganisms can remain long after the flood. Be patient, your home will be back to normal as quickly as possible.
Clear water is from a clean source like a broken water supply line or leaking faucet. If not treated quickly, this water can turn into gray or black water, depending on length of time, temperature, and contact with surrounding contaminants. Water from a clean source like a broken water line. If left untreated, can develop into Greywater or Blackwater.
Upper Restoration will asses the contents and areas affected by sewage damage and provide and estimate. Carpets, walls and floor coverings are porous. Most simple cleaning methods are not effective. Extensive water damage cleaning is required. All surfaces affected by water damage must dried, cleaned, disinfected and deodorized. The cleaning process includes advanced equipment, application of anti-microbial agents, air-cleaning and deodorizers. DIY drying techniques are often not enough when removing water from your home or office.
To end disease-causing bacteria, fungi and other viruses from spreading the sewage has to be specially cleaned. Cleaning and drying time of your contents is dependent upon the extent of the sewage damage.
