Tornadoes are destructive events capable of turning serene neighborhoods into scenes of devastation within moments. Amidst this chaos, know that ServiceMaster DSI is here for you. With our unwavering commitment to restoring damaged properties and bringing solace to affected homeowners, our team has unparalleled expertise and a deep-rooted empathy for the communities we serve. Here’s an account of how ServiceMaster DSI became an integral part of a Naples homeowner’s recovery process after a tornado’s wrath.
How Our Professionals Deal With Tornado Damage
ServiceMaster DSI is available 24/7 to respond to any emergency property damage issues in Southwest Florida. With IICRC certification, advanced equipment, and experienced technicians, we are highly able to provide home and business owners with the assistance they require.
Our professional process includes:
Inspection and Assessment
- We'll ask for a detailed account of the issue to better understand the situation and know which restoration options to take.
Water Extraction
- All our company vehicles have the equipment to help with water removal.
- Water extraction is a time-consuming process, but our professionals are diligent and ensure that all the water is removed before proceeding to the next stage.
Structural Drying, Dehumidification, and Content Cleaning & Restoration
- We dry wet flooring, including carpets and rugs, once all the water has been extracted.
- Quickly drying all wet items is crucial, that's why we utilize fans to speed up the process. Our experts work hard to ensure that there is enough air circulation and everything is dried thoroughly to prevent mold growth.
Mold Remediation
- We locate, isolate, and remove hidden and visible mold and dispose of contaminated materials.
Repairs
- As a licensed general contractor in Florida, ServiceMaster DSI can provide temporary repairs, pack-out and storage, interior and exterior painting, and board-up and tarping services.
Our Response to Tornado Damage in Naples, Florida
On April 6, 2012, around 10:30 a.m., a waterspout came ashore as a small tornado in Naples, FL, on the 1900 block of Gulf Shore Blvd. The tornado tossed furniture into pools, broke windows, snapped tree trunks, ripped tiles off of roofs, and lifted sliding glass doors off their tracks.
The EF0 tornado had maximum winds in the 65 to 80 mph range, according to the National Weather Service. Officials said the damage was in an area of approximately 2 square miles.
.1. Emergency Contact
- ServiceMaster DSI was called to seven condo units that had damage from the tornado.
- Some of the condo units had some water come into them, others condo units had broken glass from the sliding doors on the lanai being blown in and had more severe water damage.
2. Professional Response
- Our team went in extracted the water and dried out the condos with dehumidifiers and air movers. We lifted the carpet, removed the carpet padding, sprayed an antimicrobial solution, put down new carpet padding, and re-tacked the carpeting back down.
- ServiceMaster’s construction department then worked with some of the unit owners to get their condo units back to what they were before the tornado.
Weather Damage? We Can Help.
ServiceMaster DSI is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at our live answering service, (239) 329-8886. You can also connect with us online. We are servicing residential and commercial properties in Naples, Florida, and the surrounding areas and counties.
- Nearly 40 years of experience
- IICRC Accreditation
- State-of-the-art equipment
- Licensed technicians
Don’t know what to do next? We do. Our Naples office is located at 2940 Horseshoe Dr N #500, Naples, FL 34104. Contact us today.
