Heavy rains and high ground water caused the flood damage to this building. Water seeped in through the back walls and caused wet carpets and walls SERVPRO of Burlington reacted quickly and minimized the damage.

Damage can be done by water that has both what you can see and what you can’t see. The potential for hidden costly repairs is greater if not handled in a timely manner. SERVPRO of Burlington can help limit these costs.

This picture shows what the muddy Mississippi and the water damage could do to your commercial building. It could run into the thousands of dollars if not handled quickly and professionally. Call SERVPRO of Burlington for your mitigation needs

SERVPRO of Burlington was called in to this company after one of their fire extinguishers accidentally discharged. This in turn caused a bunch of powder to spread everywhere. We immediately responded and started the cleanup process.

We were called to this house after they experienced a deluge of rain which in turn flooded their house. The waters took a while to recede and we had to wait for the waters to go down before we could do anything. Since it took so long for the water to go down it in turn caused some of their furnishings to develop mold. Once waters receded we came in and started the mitigation process.

SERVPRO of Burlington was called to this church that had experienced a water loss due to a pipe freezing and breaking. We came in and dried it out and then this picture shows after we ripped out the walls and floors and then replaced them.

This is one of our marketers helping out on a busy week to clean up after a fire extinguisher malfunctioned and covered the business in extinguisher powder. He is using a HEPA vacuum to not only pick up the powder but also to keep it from being redistributed into the air and recontaminating.

This is a picture of our Esporta machine. It is a top of the line machine that is capable of restoring over 90% of the soft contents in a house to food grade clean. 

Time is important when it comes to a water event and this mold can happen in a very short period. It is important that the SERVPRO team is called in to begin the drying process to prevent this from happening.

We were called to do a general overall cleaning of an apartment. This photo shows the before and after of cleaning of the walls and doors to get rid of nicotine stains. 

Along with fire and water restoration we also specialize in general cleaning so don't hesitate to call if you want your home professionally cleaned.

SERVPRO of Burlington was called to a business who had experienced a downpour the night before which in turn led to water in their basement.

We used a moisture meter to determine if there was water behind the walls. Once this was determined we made the choice to cut out the drywall so we could thoroughly dry the inside of the walls with the help of industrial fans. This helps to prevent mold growth by drying it out thoroughly inside and out.

SERVPRO of Burlington was called to a nursing home after they experienced a fire in their laundry room. 

Shown in the photo is the process of using a dry sponge to wipe away any excess soot. The darkened part is from soot and the white is after we used a dry sponge. Once this process is done we then determine if wet washing or repainting is needed.

SERVPRO of Burlington was called to a home that had recently experienced a fire in one of their back bedrooms. The cause of the fire was due to a gas leak. 

We immediately came in and started bagging up clothing and loading up other items so they could be cleaned before they became stained. Once that was taken care of we started the cleanup process.

SERVPRO of Burlington was called to assist in a water loss due to a strong rain storm that came through the area.  This was a new construction project.  The rain had run under the doors in the building damaging wood that had not yet been put up and ruining the stain that they had just applied on the concrete floor.  

SERVPRO has several techniques to help dry quickly and efficiently.  We placed air movers and dehumidifiers throughout the building.  It is important to make sure all of the water is cleaned up to prevent secondary damages from happening including the growth of mold. 

SERVPRO was called to a local school that was affected by a storm with strong winds, which did some great damage to the roof.  We started in the attic and took out all the wet insulation, down to the ceiling tiles and straight to the carpet in the classrooms. Our customer was very happy that they were able to get into the classrooms by the time school started a few weeks later. 

SERVPRO of Burlington has several techniques to help dry quickly and efficiently. It is important to make sure all of the water is cleaned up to prevent secondary damages from happening. 

SERVPRO of Burlington was called to a country home after a broken pipe was found in the kitchen area close to the sitting room.  This is the room in the home where most of the water sat.  The water had been about 1" deep and had affected all the furniture in the room also. Before the dry down could start, we had to remove all of the furniture and take it back to the shop for repair.  We set up axial air movers and dehumidifiers.  After dry down, we brought the furniture back and everything looked great and "Like it never even happened."

SERVPRO of Burlington was called to a home where there was a boiler system that had been leaking for a few months.  The homeowner lives out of state and only visits the home every few months.  This is one of the bathrooms that was affected.  The red tint to the damage is from the stain on the woodwork from the trim and hardwood floors. It was all very saturated with water.  Before the dry down could start, we had to demo most of the damaged areas due to water and mold intrusion.  After that was complete, we set up axial air movers, dehumidifiers and air scrubbers.  After dry down and reconstruction, the bathroom looked brand new and "Like it never even happened."

SERVPRO of Burlington was called to a home where there was a boiler system that had been leaking for a few months.  The homeowner lives out of state and only visits the home every few months.  The water leak affected the floors, ceiling, drywall, wood trim, cabinets, carpeting, etc.  It was all very saturated with water.  Before the dry down could start, we had to demo most of the damaged areas due to water and mold intrusion.  After that was complete, we set up axial air movers, dehumidifiers and air scrubbers with the aid of power boxes in the home.  After dry down and reconstruction, the house looked brand new and "Like it never even happened."

We were called to a severe mold damage in a home that had been sitting empty for a few months.  Mold can be a stressful time. SERVPRO of Burlington is here to help if you find any kind of microbial growth in your home. With Mold, it is important to treat as quickly as possible by the recommendations of a licensed environmental hygienist. Once the recommendations have been made SERVPRO of Burlington can get started on the remediation process. Many times you might have general questions on what to do if you find mold. Call our office at (319)754-8050 and we would be happy to answer any questions you may have. 

SERVPRO of Burlington was notified by the homeowner that they suffered a water damage and didn't dry out the ceiling properly.  They now had mold on the ceiling in the lower level of the home. We were able access the area and resolve the mold issue. The drywall had to be removed to gain access to the wet insulation.  Once the wet insulation was removed we were able to dry it down using air movers and dehumidifiers.  After dry down was complete, we patched the drywall, textured the area and painted to complete the work.  Our customer could not be happier with the service. 

SERVPRO of Burlington was called to a water loss at a downtown private bar.  A pipe had frozen in the ceiling, burst and saturated the hardwood floor, wood bar, drywall, trim and ceiling.  The owner wanted to save the flooring.  We had to create a drying chamber so the equipment would be more concentrated in this area.  With the use of dehumidifiers and axial air movers, we were successful at getting this flooring dry.  The owner was very pleased with our success and refers us to anyone who asks who returned their bar back to "Like it never even happened." status. 

Here is a customer's back deck that had storm damage because of a tree that the storm blew down. The homeowner was home when the damage happened. After making contact with the homeowner and arranging a time to meet and see the damage, we were able to begin clean up. The deck and partial roof were affected.  We had a dumpster placed onsite to throw out affected materials from the deck and the roof.  After we were done, we made sure the homeowner was satisfied with the outcome of the clean-up, the job was completed and everything was back to normal!    

SERVPRO of Burlington was called to a local factory after a severe rain storm that affected their entire main floor.  Our team was quick to respond and began working the areas immediately.  Water poured in through the large doorways and made its way back to all the office areas.  After extracting the water, we used air movers, dehumidifiers and power boxes to dry the areas down.  If you have a storm that causes water or fire damage in your home or business, call us immediately at 319-754-8050 and we can assess your situation immediately.  Feel free to contact us anytime if you have questions.  

This is the ceiling of a new factory that was getting ready to open.  They wanted SERVPRO to come in and clean top to bottom, including ceilings, walls and floor.  It was a massive job with sky lifts, scissor lifts, and all the safety equipment needed.  By the time we had the job completed, it certainly did look brand new and was ready to start producing the items it was built to make.  The owners were very pleased with the whole process and has had SERVPRO back several times, from doing surface cleaning to taking care of a small water loss.

The aftermath of a small fire that occurred in a local hotel had very heavy smoke and soot that was left behind.  They wanted SERVPRO to come in and clean top to bottom, including ceilings, walls and floor.  It was a massive job with sky lifts, scissor lifts, and all the safety equipment needed.  It was a large job and took a lot of man power but after it was complete, it looked "Like it never even happened." The owners were very pleased with the whole process and has had SERVPRO back several times for water losses that have occurred.  

This is an area salon that had a spray tan room where the stylists would spray clients with a bronzing formula that stains their skin to look tan.  This is a photo that shows the before and after of cleaning of the ceiling.  The owner decided to use this room as something other than tanning and needed all the bronze staining gone. We did a few test areas to guarantee we could clean this room, from ceiling to floor, including trim and the door.  She was happy with the test areas so SERVPRO was hired to provide her our cleaning services.  She was very happy with the outcome!

This is an area salon that had a spray tan room where the stylists would spray clients with a bronzing formula that stains their skin to look tan.  This is a photo that shows the before and after of cleaning of the ceiling.  The owner decided to use this room as something other than tanning and needed all the bronze staining gone. We did a few test areas to guarantee we could clean this room, from ceiling to floor, including trim and the door.  She was happy with the test areas so SERVPRO was hired to provide her our cleaning services.  She was very happy with the outcome!

These crystal wine glasses went through a kitchen fire with very heavy smoke and soot damage.  This was also a home with thick nicotine exposure throughout the entire house.  The owner thought she would have to throw out all her beautiful crystal-ware and all her glassware from the smoke damage.  We took all the contents back to the shop to clean.  The homeowner was absolutely amazed when we took everything back to her looking brand new.  She was very happy with the results and has referred several people to us and agreed we achieved "Like it never even happened." 

This is an after photo of our local firefighter pants after being cleaned through the Esporta washing machine. The Esporta is able to clean soft goods, as well as leather goods, household goods, and unique items.

We clean our local fire department gear with our Esporta washing machine. The soot and smoke odor is cleaned and removed so the gear is ready for them to use again!

This is an air vent after a mold remediation. Mold can often be in places not readily visible, which can be hazardous. Luckily, SERVPRO of Burlington was able to help this nursing home and provide the mitigation they needed.

This is the underside of an air vent that was located in a nursing home. This was caused by a faulty HVAC system in which a high moisture content was running through the ducts.

This is an after photo of a duct cleaning done in a nicotine home. This cleaning was important to rid the system of contaminates and provide cleaner, healthier air to breathe.

This is a duct (HVAC system) that was in a home where nicotine use was present. A proper duct cleaning can make your home air cleaner and safer to breathe in.

No matter how new or old your ducts might be, you never know what could be lurking in your ducts. A proper duct cleaning can make your home air cleaner and safer to breathe in.

This is a photo of a duct after SERVPRO of Burlington came in and cleaned the HVAC system. The homeowners were very excited to see the before and after results. 

This is a before photo of a devastating fire loss. SERVPRO technicians were able to get in this house and act quickly to get the home back in original condition. Fires are a traumatic experience, but SERVPRO professionals can help your family get back to a normal routine.

This is the after photo of a kitchen fire in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. This fire involved reconstruction of the structure and new kitchen appliances. This fire loss also involved content cleaning, which is a large part of fire restoration at SERVPRO.