In this photo you can see the finished product! After adding texture and painting the area, the once discolored ceiling looks good as new! "Like it never even happened." That is our motto and now you know why! The building owner was very pleased with our work. And, although, he hopes to never have to deal with another water loss again, he knows exactly who to call to get the job done! From start to finish! 

This 3rd step is something new we here at SERVPRO of Benicia/Martinez/SE Vallejo offer. RECONSTRUCTION! Yes, we now demo and build back for you! Thus making us a one stop shop! As you can notice in this photo we installed some new dry wall in the ceiling where we had originally demoed the stained dry wall. Take a look at what we do step 4 - our last and final step.

Our next step after scoping out the affected area is to bring in equipment to help dry down and we demo all of the affected areas. In this case, the ceiling area. Notice in this photo that all of the stained ceiling is now torn out. This is a very important thing to do because 1, it helps dry the area quicker. 2, it prevents long term damage such as mold forming or the ceiling falling out slowly but surely. Take a look at step 3 to see what our next move is.

Step 1 after leak has been fixed; call SERVPRO! That is exactly what the owner of this commercial building in Benicia was thinking. We came in and saw what you see in this photo, staining caused by the water that leaked throughout the ceiling. That means a lot of that ceiling is no good. So, we got to work! Take a look at step 2 to see what our next step is.

We here at SERVPRO of Benicia/Martinez/SE Vallejo recommend you get a carpet clean at least once or twice a year. Did you know, that a poorly maintained carpet wares and tares quicker, is not only less appealing to what the eye can see, but can also be carrying allergens and bacteria that can be harmful to adults, children, or pets. Notice the difference of the cleaned side of the carpet vs. the not cleaned side. I know we all like the cleaner side better. So call us today, let the carpet cleaning Pros from SERVPRO get the job done so you won't have to worry about it.

We here at SERVPRO of Benicia/Martinez/Southeast Vallejo are doing our part to help those who still have a home after the dreadful Camp Fire Wild Fire. We have been going out there week after week providing estimates and starting clean ups to help restore homes in need. Our estimator captured this photo here of a car in the neighborhood burned down to nothing. Sadly, this is only a glimpse of the damage done..

We are here to restore. We can restore your home or office from water, fire, or mold. We can restore your home with a deep clean, or a simple carpet clean. Or, if you simply need a throw rug cleaned, we are here to restore your items.  So call us today to inquire on your restoration needs.

You know what really blows? When your toilet overflows. But almost everybody knows, you should leave that mess to the pros ( from SERVPRO of Benicia/Martinez/Southeast Vallejo of course!)So, call us right away so we can get there before the flood grows!

Mold is very sneaky and can be very tricky to get rid of. It is a tedious procedure that you should let the pros of SERVPRO handle. If we discover mold in your home or business, we will contain it right away and get to business on getting the mold out of there, hopefully for good. In this photo you can see that the mold has spread throughout the walls and ceiling of the home, all because of a leak in the roof. So, keep a look out for the mold, don't let it take over.

A pipe leak caused a flood in the music room of this high school. They knew who to call to get this water extracted and dried a.s.a.p.! SERVPRO of Benicia/Martinez/SE Vallejo of course. They know that no matter the time or day we will be there to save the day! That is why you should also choose SERVPRO, we will be there to help you and get you on with your day!

When it comes to needing a board up, SERVPRO is here to help right away whether it be 1 small window to a large garage door. In this photo there was an accident that caused one side of the customer's sliding glass door to shatter one cold night. We showed up to the scene, vacuumed up all the shattered glass and boarded up the open space so that the heat could stay in and intruders could stay out. Just know that you will be taken care of when SERVPRO is en route.

We here at SERVPRO of Benicia/Martinez/Southeast Vallejo are ready to help you with any cleaning or restoration needed right away. We understand that whether it be a carpet that needs cleaning or a burned home that needs to be brought back to life, you need the job done as quickly and efficiently as possible. That is why you need to choose SERVPRO, we care and we understand.

About one-third (37%) of home candle fires start in bedrooms. The fires caused 36% of associated deaths and 51% of associated injuries. On average, 24 home candle fires were reported per day. 11% of these fires started due to falling asleep while candle was left lit. Be sure to burn candles safely in your home by:

1. Trim the to 1/4 inch before lighting each time.
2. Always use candleholders designed specifically for candles.
3. Burn candles in a well ventilated room.
4. Place the candleholder on a heat resistant service.
5. Keep wax pool clear of wick trimmings and matched at all times.
6. Burn candles away from flammable fabrics such as blankets and curtains.

Taking these precautionary measures will help you to prevent a candle from burning your home.

If you experience a leak in your home and your carpets get wet, make sure to get that dried up as soon as possible.The longer a carpet stays wet such as the one in this photo, it can seep into the pad underneath, therefore leaving you no other option but to get new carpet. If you keep the old pad and carpet it could be the start of a mold problem, and no one wants that. So, give us a call right away so we can try and help save your carpet which will also save you money!

After the fire was finally contained, the home owners returned to their home. A lot was covered in soot and the entire home wreaked of smoke from the wildfire. SERVPRO to the rescue! Here is another photo of our crew members going to great lengths, literally, to make sure that we clean every inch of this home. We wanted to make sure they came home and felt "Like it never even happened"

This is a photo of our cleaning crew hard at work. The home owners of this house were evacuated because their house was at risk of burning into flames. The owners did not have a chance to seal everything up so smoke and soot filled the home while they were gone.

Water loss can come from all sorts of things inside and outside of your home. 1 common cause of water loss in a home is from a refrigerator believe it or not. No one thinks a little bit of dripping water will cause damage. This could be true if you get the leak fixed before it seeps into the floors or baseboards. If that happens then your floor could begin to rise or mold can begin to grow in the baseboards. So take a look at the fridge here and there, make sure there are no leaks, if there are, get them fixed before you have bigger problems.

A local storage unit caught fire in the middle of the night. Luckily, we are ready to help 24/7, no matter the time or day, we are here. The business owners gave us a call, we showed up and took care of, in this case, their business.

Mold can be very sneaky. When we say sneaky, we mean, it will grow in hidden places that you would never think it could be. In this photo , you can see that behind a cabinet there was mold found. Not just any mold, BLACK mold. One of the most dangerous out there. Don't ever assume you do not have mold growing in your home because you can not see it. Be cautious and always keep an eye out for it...in hidden places too!

When a home or business catches fire, you most likely would not be returning to that home or business until it is habitable again. Therefore, the home or business is left vulnerable to being broken into and vandalized or rooted. We highly suggest that if you are ever in this situation you board up any broken windows or doors or entryways. This will help give you piece of mind that your home or business is safer from getting broken into. We specialize in board ups , so give us a call, we are always here to help!

We know how important it is to get your business back up and running after it's suffered a water loss. We strive to clean up the mess to help you not stress. Know that if you go with SERVPRO, you will be back open for business in no time!

We never want to actually go through a fire loss. But, unfortunately, statistics say your household has a one in four chance of catching fire in your lifetime. So, remember to be proactive in preventing your home from catching fire by:

• Clearing your home's surroundings of debris and combustible materials.
• Maintaining your lawn and keeping bushes and trees trimmed.
• Using fire-resistant materials when building or updating your home.
• Making sure your home has a fully functioning fire alarm system.
• Keeping a shovel and fire extinguisher in  an easily accessible place.
• Practicing appropriate fire safety measures.
• Preparing a fire safety plan.

Mold can be found and almost grow anywhere. Mold commonly grows where moisture is present.The spores they reproduce are carried by air currents. Once they land on a surface suitable for life, usually a moist area, they will begin to grow.

This is another photo of a home that was affected by one of the most recent wild fire we have had; Mendocino Fire. A mixture of smoke and soot caused this affect on the skylight. We were able to get it clean and looking good as new again... "Like it never even happened."

Dry Cleaning Sponges. Also known as "chemical sponges", these natural rubber sponges are designed to remove soot from fires in a dry state. The tiny porous cells of the sponge lift soot from surfaces quickly without smearing. These 2″ thick, porous dry cleaning chemical sponges are used primarily in smoke and soot removal in fire damage jobs. They work like large “erasers”, these rubber sponges drawing the dust, soot and smoke residue into the cells of the sponge material.

Mold comes in many different colors, shapes, and sizes and will continue to grow until you put a stop to it. Don't let mold take over your home, have it contained and treated as soon as possible. The health defects that mold can cause are very harmful and could be deadly. Don't wait until you start having symptoms of mold exposure, call us today, so we can begin mold mitigation. Trust us, a little will turn into a lot! So, who are you going to call? Mold busters! Or should we say SERVPRO!

LOSS PREVENTION AND MAINTENANCE TIPS

• Inspect plumbing beneath sinks every 6 months.

• Ensure connections are secure and there is no evidence of corrosion on the pipes.

• Look for kinks in copper or plastic pipes.These could lead to pinhole leaks over time. 

• Locate the water shut-off valve.

• Inspect the valve every 6 months to make sure the water supply will shut off. Replace the valve if needed.

Our commercial vehicle has enough space to load up enough equipment to dry an entire hospital. We are fully equipped to handle any disaster and we are ready to help. We take pride in helping our customers feel "Like it never even happened."

When dealing with cat 3 water loss jobs ,proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is a must during restoration. For those of you who don't know, Cat 3 water can be very toxic such as sewage water.It can do damage to the skin and/or respiratory system. Respirators, gloves, and suits keep our crew safe from any harm.

This is an after photo from the Carr Wild Fire that we recently had in California as most of you can remember.Red fire retardant was left behind on so many homes, trees, plants, etc. Notice in this photo, the plants, trees, and ground are covered in retardant. Luckily, fire retardant is plant friendly so it did no harm to our mother nature.

Although hotels have their own housekeeping, there are some messes they just can't help clean. This hotel had an overflowed toilet that caused 3 rooms and part of the hallway to flood. We came in , dried the affected areas and had the rooms ready for booking in no time.

Being displaced from your home can be devastating. SERVPRO of Benicia/Martinez/Southeast Vallejo wants to make the return to your home a little cheerier. A new pot with fresh plants make it a warm welcome home.

A leaking window can lead to bigger problems if left unattended. If you notice a leak in your home or office give us a call to come out and check it out for you. We have the tools and equipment to help mitigate further damages.

After mold is physically removed from its source, the air should be cleaned of airborne mold spores using HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) air scrubbers.

Exhausting HEPA-filtered air out of the space creating and maintaining negative pressure within that space. This helps ensure that any air leakage between the contained area and adjacent spaces will be “clean” air flowing in and not “dirty” air flowing out.

Even in the middle of the night we have crews ready to handle any size of loss. This water loss needed three crews for the initial emergency response.

SERVPRO of Benicia / Martinez / Southeast Vallejo provides 24-hour emergency service and is dedicated to being faster to any size disaster. Our highly trained technicians can respond immediately to your residential or commercial emergency.

Have Questions? Call Us Today – (925) 372-7234

A house fire can be very stressful and overwhelming for a home owner to deal with. As you can see in this photo, the aftermath left the house a mess. There was smoke damage, soot, and insulation mixed with fire retardant leaving a cotton looking material all over the house. But when it comes to the mess, do not stress, SERVPRO will take care of that for you! Make it Like it never even happened.

This beautiful, vacant home was victim of an intruder. In this case, it was a wild turkey that got in through the roof. You don't see that everyday! And to make matters worse, the turkey nested and made a mess all over the house.

SERVPRO was on site right away to close off the broken window and clean up the mess. Once again, making it like it never even happened!

• Extinguish a candle if it repeatedly smokes, flickers, or the flame becomes too high.  This candle isn’t burning properly. Cool, trim the wick, then check for drafts before relighting.
• Use a snuffer to extinguish a candle. It’s the safest way to prevent hot wax splatters.

SERVPRO of Benicia/Martinez/Southeast Vallejo is here to help with all your home and business cleanup needs.

This bedroom was victim of mold infestation. The mold was caused by water loss in the walls. Sounds like a job for SERVPRO! That is exactly what the home owners were thinking. They gave us a call and we began remediation right away. SERVPRO is always here to save the day!

This neighborhood caught fire which started on the fence line of their backyard due to arson. SERVPRO of Benicia/Martinez/SE Vallejo was there to board up the broken windows and burnt doors, also packed out and cleaned all the salvageable items in the homes that were damaged by the fire. Last but not least , we restored the areas in all homes affected by the smoke from the fire. We here at SERVPRO take pride in helping with unfortunate events such as this one. So, never fear, SERVPRO is here!

This trailer was broken into and vandalized which is very unfortunate for the owners. But luckily they knew who to call. SERVPRO to the rescue! We came right away and made it look just like new!

Whether it’s a small apartment or large commercial building, SERVPRO of Benicia/Martinez/SE Vallejo is here to save the day! This building was flooded due to a leak in the roof. You’d think a leak in the roof wouldn’t cause so much damage, but as you can see, it can. Luckily, SERVPRO was quick to respond and got the job done. The building was dried and restored in no time!

Containment is the key to proper mold remediation. Keeping the contaminated area closed off while remediation is in progress is crucial so mold spores don't spread into the unaffected areas. 

Running air scrubbers both on the inside and outside of the containment helps when entering or exiting the contained area. 

We are very fortunate to have a network of small businesses around us.

It's nice to be able to call upon other businesses  in our community and to be able to help when others are in need.

When we needed a large truck to move some equipment around we called on our neighboring scaffold company, Xtreme Scaffold, who sent a truck right over.

Our very first SERVPRO van and truck mount.

This was in 2007 when we first purchased our franchise.

We have since expanded our fleet, yet with this van is where it all started

Rick Botsford, owner at SERVPRO of Benicia/Martinez/Southeast Vallejo spending some time in the classroom.

Rick traveled from Martinez, CA to SERVPRO Headquarters in Gallatin, TN to take part in a week-long Franchise Management Course.

We are excited to see what new ideas he brings back with him!

When your ship is in port and needs some cleaning, who do you call? SERVPRO of Benicia/Martinez/Southeast Vallejo of course!

We understand the need to get back out to sea, so we put "all hands on deck" when the call comes in.

We're excited to add a new marketing vehicle to our fleet. This eye catching wrap is sure to get lots of attention. Make sure to give us a wave as we're out and about!