9Oct2016

Tree Roots, Drain Blockage & Sewage Backup

Property owners are responsible for maintaining their sewer laterals, which is the line that connects the sewer pipes in the building to the main sewage system, generally located in a street. Because sewer lines are buried and out of sight, potential problems are commonly not identified and corrected eventually leading to costly repairs. Routine video inspections is a comparatively inexpensive method that can be used to identify sewer system issues.

1Oct2016

Paul Messa Blog Oct 1, 2016Feb 18, 2020

Are Flushable Wipes Flushable?

Disposable wipes have become the bane of sewer systems around the world, which already are being pushed to the limit by growing populations and insufficient infrastructure. Non-woven cloths have been getting stuck in pipes, creating massive clogs requiring expensive drain and sewer cleaning.

22Jul2016

Paul Messa Blog Jul 22, 2016Mar 24, 2021

What Our Customers Are Saying

We at Property Recovery 911 are constantly striving to provide the highest level of professionalism, exemplary customer service and rapid response when called upon to assist in an emergency situation. Our commitment to excellence is not lost on our customers who have relied upon our expertise while embroiled in disastrous situations affecting their homes and businesses.

13Feb2015

Paul Messa Biohazard Cleanup, Blog Feb 13, 2015Jan 8, 2022

Sewage Spill Hazards

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.

10Feb2015

Paul Messa Blog, Mold Remediation Feb 10, 2015Mar 13, 2022

Understanding Mold Contamination

Living organisms are classified into groups called kingdoms. There are five kingdom classifications; Monera, Protista, Plants, Animals and Fungi. Mushrooms, mold, mildew, slimes and rusts are included within the kingdom of Fungi. Throughout history, mankind has developed useful applications for some fungi. We have incorporated fungi into our diet in the form of red wine, beer, mushrooms and blue cheese. We have extracted fungi byproducts to develop and manufacture medications such as antibiotics (Penicillin) and organ transplant anti-rejection drugs (Cyclosporine). Fungi also facilitates the decomposition of organic waste in our landfills and compost bins. Other fungi, in particular molds, have been identified as pathogenic and mold exposure poses a serious threat to our health.

21Jul2014

Dave C. Blog Jul 21, 2014Feb 19, 2020

Choices

Our Emergency Restoration Services

Property Recovery 911 provides emergency restoration services services in and around Philadelphia. We are available 24/7 and offer water mitigation, fire restoration, mold remediation and board up service. We are committed to assisting victims of disaster protect their interests by quickly removing the source of damage and starting the restoration.

16Jul2014

Dave C. Blog, Water Mitigation Jul 16, 2014Jan 8, 2022

Water Damage Category & Class

Water Damage Category & Class

The IICRC (Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification), an organization that determines standards for water damage restoration, identified and differentiated categories of water and classes of water damage. Listed in the IICRC’s S500 standards, there are three categories water.

6Jun2014

Dave C. Blog, Fire Restoration Jun 6, 2014Apr 15, 2021

Cleaning Smoke Damage

Professional Fire Restoration

After sustaining fire damage, it is essential that professionals are enlisted for the fire restoration job. Although fire restoration techniques are relatively simple; the building will never be returned to pre-loss condition without the proper equipment, supplies, training and manpower.

3Jun2014

Dave C. 2 Comments Blog Jun 3, 2014Feb 19, 2020

Vacant Property

Vacant Property Board Up

There is a wealth of information online describing how to boardup property in preparation for an approaching hurricane, but very little exists providing details distinguishing vacant property board up. The purpose of hurricane boardup is to protect the subject property from the effects of high winds. The reason for vacant property board up is to secure the property and therefore, the methods used to board up windows of a vacant property is different in several respects.

2Jun2014

Dave C. Blog Jun 2, 2014Feb 18, 2020