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Bucks County Flood Restoration

Property recovery 911 was summoned to a water mitigation job in Quakertown, PA as a result of a ruptured water supply line serving a second story bathroom. Being built on a slab, the house had no basement for the water to drain into resulting in several inches of standing water throughout the first level.

Commercial Board Up Wilmington Delaware

Property Recovery 911 was contacted after midnight for an emergency board up in Wilmington Delaware.  Smashing the window of Trolley Bikes in the trendy Trolley Square, a lone thief made off with a bicycle only to be captured by police a short time later.  Ironically, the intruder chose a steal a bicycle that retailed for approximately $200 that was surrounded by several high end race bikes valued and clearly marked at upwards of $10,000.

Flood Restoration Philadelphia PA

Flooded Basement

Property Recovery 911 was contacted for a flood restoration by a prestigious non-profit organization located in Philadelphia’s historic Rittenhouse square.

‘One of five original squares planned by city founder William Penn in the late 17th century, Rittenhouse Square sits in the middle of some of the most desirable addresses in Philadelphia.
High-rise residences, luxury apartments, an office tower, popular restaurants and retail stores surround the tree-filled park, which offers an oasis of respite and relaxation amidst the bustling city.

Emergency Board Up Philadelphia

Property Recovery 911 was called to assist a homeowner with emergency board up service in the North East section of Philadelphia on Saturday March 14, 2015. The heavy stone facade adorning the front of the home collapsed that morning, exposing the first level of the home to the elements and providing easy access for would be intruders.

Water Damage Restoration in Bucks County, PA

Emergency Water Removal

Property Recovery 911 was contacted by a homeowner requiring emergency water removal and water damage restoration in the Bucks county borough of Newtown. Resulting from a frozen and ruptured water supply line in the mud room. Water spilled through the floor, causing the vinyl tile to loose adequate adhesion and flooding the basement below.

Basement Flood in Delaware County, PA

Timely Water Damage Restoration

Property Recovery 911 was contacted by a homeowner for a basement flood cleanup Lansdowne borough of Delaware County, PA. Initially the job was awarded to a competitor who failed to arrive at the agreed upon time and date, which is an inexcusable discourtesy that our customers will not suffer when putting their trust and wellbeing in our hands. Water damage restoration is a time sensitive endeavor, prompt service is essential to reducing the progressive effects of water exposure, which can wick up walls, travel under base boards, penetrate floor coverings, infiltrate sub-floors and damage adjacent rooms. If left unchecked over 48 hours, microbial growth can ensue threatening the interior environment and the health of those within.

Water Mitigation in Chester County, PA

Extended record breaking cold temperatures during February, 2015 resulted in an epidemic of water supply lines freezing and bursting in homes and commercial buildings across the region. For much of February and into March, Property Recovery 911 crews worked long hours on emergency water mitigation jobs in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs. We acquired additional equipment and added staff in order to keep pace with the onslaught of flood restoration projects that we were awarded during this period.

Commercial Board Up Philadelphia

Emergency Board up Lululemon

Property Recovery 911 was contacted at approximate 3:30 in the morning on Thursday, January 29, 2015 for an emergency board up at Lululemon in center city Philadelphia. The popular athletic apparel shop was breached by an intruder, who smashed the frameless glass entry door to gain access then made off with an undisclosed amount of merchandise. When police arrived at 3 am, they found clothing from the store inventory strewn along the sidewalk.

Sewage Spill Hazards

Sewage Spill
Pathogens commonly found in category 3 water damage are in a liquid state. The primary biohazard present in a sewage spill are viruses, bacteria and parasites.

Viruses: Primary Sewage Biohazard

Viruses do not reproduce, instead they multiply via a process called replication. After attaching to a host cell, the virus then injects the cell with a genetic material known as Ribonucleic acid (RNA). Within the cell walls the virus replicates, exhausting the cells resources and generating abundant copies of itself. The colony ultimately causes the cell to perish and rupture, releasing the viral progeny to attack healthy cells. The primary route of viral infection from a sewage spill is ingestion.