Cleaning Up Sewage In Larchmont, NY

So the latest job we have on our hands (no pun intended) is a sewage job in Larchmont, NY. I really empathize with these clients. They had a beautifully finished basement, with new carpeting, a fireplace, etc. This year they decided to put their Christmas tree down there and like any busy family, after they opened gifts, several of these items were left under the tree till they had the time to put everything away. Unfortunately, there was a sewage backup on Dec. 26 during the night. I really felt so bad because they have young kids and there were some items that got contaminated and could not be salvaged. Aside from the fact that their finished basement was damaged. I'm really trying to get this job done right, but I want it done in a timely manner so that this just becomes a very distant memory for this family. I guess we will be working some serious overtime to move this job along. Sewage jobs are pretty bad but someone has to do it. If you ever have a sewage problem in your home or business, give us a call. Bowerman Restoration proudly services Scarsdale, Larchmont, New Rochelle, White Plains, Chappaqua, Rye, Bedford, Yonkers, and all of Westchester County, NYC and Connecticut.


MICHAEL BOWERMAN - PRESIDENT
BOWERMAN RESTORATION LLC - EXPERTS IN DISASTER RECOVERY

Restoring Damaged Rugs

When it comes to a disaster, there is a list of to-do's that can be a mile long. One of the things that we specialize in, is restoring damaged rugs, such as Orientals, antiques, and heirloom rugs. When your home gets flooded, has a sewage leak, fire, or soot damage and your cherished rug gets caught in the mix, many times we can salvage, if not restore your rug. In certain cases, such as a fire, if a rug becomes so badly damaged that it costs more to fix than the actual value of the rug, than I would typically reccomend not bothering. But let's say there is only a small part of the rug that was damaged, then of course I would tell the client to do the repair. Many times, when a basement gets flooded, and it has wall-to-wall carpeting, we can remove the excess water and dry out the space so that we can eventually clean the carpets. But if you have a flood and the water has sat for over 72 hours, it is no longer considered "salvageable" by most industry standards. Usually we would reccomend removing both the carpet and padding underneath it to prevent any chances of mold growth. There are so many things that can damage rugs and carpeting; holes, ripped fringe, insect damage, flooding, burns, soot, and wear and tear in general. When you need an honest opinion and an honest estimate, give us a call. We have been proudly servicing all areas of Westchester County including, Scarsdale, Larchmont, Rye, Bedford, Chappaqua, New Rochelle, as well as NYC and Connecticut for generations.

MICHAEL BOWERMAN - PRESIDENT
BOWERMAN RESTORATION LLC & MICHAEL BOWERMAN CARPET CLEANING, INC.
17 JEAN LANE, HARTSDALE, NY 10530

WEB:   http://www.bowermanrestoration.com/
WEB:   http://www.bowermancarpetcleaning.com/
E-MAIL:   michael@bowermanrestoration.com
CELL:   914-804-5737
OFFICE:   914-674-1499
TOLL FREE:   800-638-4799

Before You Light That Match!

During the cold weather months, many of us enjoy sitting by the fireplace with a blazing fire burning. But I would like to remind everyone how important it is to use your fireplaces and wood burning stoves with safety as your first priority. Make sure you have these items inspected, maintained and repaired as often as neccessary. I receive plenty of calls during the fall and winter months from home owners with fireplace related mishaps. Aside from the obvious danger of something in your home catching fire, soot and smoke damage are just as dangerous and disasterous. I had a call just 2 weeks ago from a client in Scarsdale, NY who forgot to adjust the flue in their fireplace. They started a fire, walked out of the room to attend to something else but began to smell and see smoke. Thankfully, there wasnt any fire damage, but their entire living room as well as the rest of their first floor rooms were smoke and soot damaged. The living room was the worst but the smell of smoke traveled throughout the rest of the home through their central heating/cooling system. Smoke and soot damage can be devestating and it can get very costly to remediate. So take my advice please, and use precaution when using a fireplace or wood burning stove.

MICHAEL BOWERMAN - PRESIDENT
BOWERMAN RESTORATION LLC - EXPERTS IN DISASTER RECOVERY
STORM, WATER, FLOOD, MOLD, SEWAGE, FIRE, SMOKE & SOOT REMEDIATION
17 JEAN LANE, HARTSDALE, NY 10530
CELL: 914-804-5737

Winter Weather Brings Water Main Breaks and Sprinkler Pipe Bursts

One of the most common calls we recieve during the cold weather months are from clients with burst pipes and sprinkler systems. A very important maintanace tip I  like to relay to my clients is to remember to have your outside water sources, like sprinkler systems and garden taps, flushed, drained, and/or shut off. If these water sources are not maintained properly and prepared for the freezing tempuratures, they can become a disaster waiting to happen. If outside water lines, like sprinkler systems, are not drained, when the temperatures drop below freezing, the pipes can burst. If the pipe or line does burst and enough water flow is present, it will saturate the ground and continue to move to the lowest point on the property. Most of these systems are usually located next to or near the foundations of houses which can cause flooding in basements or even first floors. Keep your home safe during the cold weather months with simple preparation and proper maintenance.

MICHAEL BOWERMAN - PRESIDENT

BOWERMAN RESTORATION LLC - EXPERTS IN DISASTER RECOVERY
STORM, WATER, FLOOD, MOLD, SEWAGE, FIRE, SMOKE & SOOT REMEDIATION
17 JEAN LANE, HARTSDALE, NY 10530

WEB:   http://www.bowermanrestoration.com/
E-MAIL:   michael@bowermanrestoration.com
CELL:   914-804-5737
OFFICE:   914-674-1499
TOLL FREE:   800-638-4799

Keeping Your Home Disaster-Free During The Holiday Season

Although this time of year is my favorite, I want to remind everyone that floods, fires and other house-related disasters do not discriminate, even during the holidays. Keep your home safe during this season. We tend to overlook overloaded circuits, or feel that a leaky roof can wait till the season is over. But these are exactly the types of issues that lead to most household mishaps. If you have a sump pump, be sure it has a dedicated electrical line and never, ever assume that just because the forecast isnt predicting rain, that your sump pump can take a little vacation. If you simply check the heating/cooling systems, water heaters, boilers, etc. on a regular basis, as well as keeping up-to-date on their maintenence, you can avoid having a nasty disaster in your home. Prevention is your best defense. Fireplaces are another source of trouble during the holidays. Keeping them clean and up-to-date on their regular maintenence is the best way to prevent a soot, smoke, or fire-related disaster. Keep your home, and most importantly, your family, safe during the holiday season. Happy Holidays!

MICHAEL BOWERMAN - PRESIDENT

BOWERMAN RESTORATION LLC - EXPERTS IN DISASTER RECOVERY
STORM, WATER, FLOOD, MOLD, SEWAGE, FIRE, SMOKE & SOOT REMEDIATION
17 JEAN LANE, HARTSDALE, NY 10530

WEB:   http://www.bowermanrestoration.com/
E-MAIL:   michael@bowermanrestoration.com
CELL:   914-804-5737
OFFICE:   914-674-1499
TOLL FREE:   800-638-4799

What's That Smell?!

As those of you in the tri-state area know, Westchester county was hit with some pretty severe storms a few weeks ago. With any severe rainstorm, water damage calls always seem to follow. But many people dont realize that we receive calls, weeks after the storm has passed, from customers who are concerned about musty or mildew-like smells in their homes. When your property has been affected by water damage, the most important piece of advice I always give is to be sure that any area that got wet, is dryed COMPLETELY. Often, homeowners ignore water damage. Some assume it will dry on it's own, some attempt to dry the area themselves, others ignore the problem entirely. Wherever water has infiltrated your home has the potential to grow mold if the problem was not addressed properly. If you do smell a musty or mildew-like odor coming from an area that was affected by water damage, please remember that the odor could be an indicator of new problems, such as mold. If you do suspect mold in your home, take the proper precautions and call a professional. I always say, it's easier to deal with 1 problem than it is to deal with 2 problems. If your property is damaged by water, be sure it's dryed completely. A professional restoration company will test the area, verify which areas were affected (drywall, baseboards, carpet, padding, furniture, hardwood floors, etc.), and act accordingly. Dont let water damage lead to mold problems. Certain types of mold can make you very sick. Why take a chance with your health and the health of your family?

MICHAEL BOWERMAN - PRESIDENT

BOWERMAN RESTORATION LLC - EXPERTS IN DISASTER RECOVERY

STORM, WATER, FLOOD, SEWAGE, FIRE, SMOKE & SOOT REMEDIATION

17 JEAN LANE, HARTSDALE, NY 10530

WEB:      http://www.bowermanrestoration.com/

E-MAIL:      michael@bowermanrestoration.com

CELL:      (914) 804-5737

OFFICE:      (914) 674-1499

TOLL FREE:      (800) 638-4799

Rain, Rain, and More Rain

Over the past several days, the rain has been causing damage all over the North-East. Within the next day or two, we are expected to see another 4 inches in the Westchester County area. Let me take this opportunity to remind everyone that vigilance can prevent disaster. Check basements, sump-pumps, roofs, gutters, etc. to prevent water damage. We have already begun to get phone calls from customers with flooded basements and leaking roofs. The ground is already soaked, so any further rain will pool, puddle and run to the lowest point on your property.  If the lowest point on your property happens to be next to the foundation of your home, it could very well create future water damage. If you have already incurred water damage, give us a call as soon as possible. Water damage in your residential or commercial property can lead to mold if it is not remediated properly. Dont let damage to your property turn into a catastrophe!

MICHAEL BOWERMAN - PRESIDENT

BOWERMAN RESTORATION LLC - EXPERTS IN DISASTER RECOVERY
STORM, WATER, FLOOD, MOLD, SEWAGE, FIRE, SMOKE & SOOT REMEDIATION
17 JEAN LANE, HARTSDALE, NY 10530

WEB:       http://www.bowermanrestoration.com/
E-MAIL:      michael@bowermanrestoration.com
CELL:          (914) 804-5737
OFFICE:        (914) 674-1499
TOLL FREE:    (800) 638-4799

STORM DAMAGE - HEAVY RAINS CAUSE MASSIVE FLOOD, WATER & MOLD DAMAGE IN WESTCHESTER & FAIRFIELD COUNTIES

During the past 3 weeks, my company, Bowerman Restoration LLC located at 17 Jean Lane, Hartsdale, NY 10530, has been inundated with remediation claims!!!  Currently, we are finally caught up so if anyone needs our help/service, please feel free to call us at (Toll Free) 1-800-638-4799 (Office) 914-674-1499 or (Cell) 914-804-5737 anytime - 24/7 - 365 days a year!!!
Jobs ranged from Basement Flooding, Hydrostatic Water Intrusion, Roof Leaks, Ice Damming, Sump Pump Failure (Blockage/Burn Out/Electrical Failure/Sump Couldn't Handle The Amount Of Water), and Gutter, Leader and Drain Problems...  My next prediction is we will be seeing mold problems due to 'do-it yourself fixes'.  When structures are not properly dried or not dried thoroughly, this can lead to mold.  ***Remember, mold can start growing in as little as 48 hours with favorable conditions.  Check out our 'Mold Tip Page' at BowermanRestoration.com or blog page for additional and helpful information.  Bowerman Restoration LLC provides full service, disaster remediation/restoration to both residential and commercial properties, including mold remediation and testing.  Remember, to avoid mold problems, make sure water damage is professionally remediated within 24 - 48 hours.

MICHAEL BOWERMAN - PRESIDENT

BOWERMAN RESTORATION LLC - EXPERTS IN DISASTER RECOVERY

STORM, WATER, FLOOD, MOLD, SEWAGE, FIRE, SMOKE & SOOT REMEDIATION

17 JEAN LANE, HARTSDALE, NY  10530

WEB:              www.bowermanrestoration.com

E-MAIL:         michael@bowermanrestoration.com

CELL:             (914) 804-5737

TOLL FREE:  (800) 638-4799

OFFICE:        (914) 674-1499