Old Northeast Cleanup and Restoration

Old Northeast, FL, Water Damage and Fire Damage Services

The historic Old Northeast, FL, district in St Petersburg is a waterfront community that includes the excellent Vinoy Park and leafy Sunken Gardens. SERVPRO has helped many of the 4,402 residents overcome fire damage throughout the year. Local residents trust us because of our industry-leading qualifications, ratified by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certifications (IICRC), and our prompt callout times, guaranteed to arrive within four hours from notification of loss. 

 We have a proven track record of helping residents with:

• Fire debris removal
• Water Cleanup
• Emergency Restoration

Properties experiencing water damage in the Old Northeast, FL, have unique architectures. Some of these architectures, like the Westchester Apartments on Beach Drive, may be historic. Our technicians have experience working in this type of property and the know-how to adapt their approach on a case-by-case basis.  For example, if a property has fire damage, the tailoring process begins with a pre-test. Pre-testing is when a technician inspects damages and performs light-cleaning to see how soil responds to cleaning agents and methods.

Pre-tests are vital in ensuring the overall efficiency of restoration by informing our technicians of the products and equipment needed to proceed. Pre-testing can be particularly valuable on sites of historic significance, such as the Palladium Theater, because it rules out inadvertently causing damage to materials or surfaces that may be tough to replace.

Scoping a Property

 The initial stages of restoration are slightly different for water damage scenarios and use a process referred to as scoping. Scoping ensures the most damaging aspects of the water intrusion are controlled first and helps to inform technicians about mitigation steps. 

• Scoping can include protecting the home from unlawful entry using emergency board-ups or laying a tarp. 
• A pre-testing kit commonly includes pH paper to test for acid and alkaline balance in stains and dry sponges to assess the cleanability of soot deposits and residues.
• In both damage scenarios, the early stages involve the removal of debris and non-salvageable materials from the property.

For emergencies in properties overlooking or near the Elva Rouse Park, contact SERVPRO quoting restoration assistance at (727) 522-0000.