Dealing With Insurance During Damage Restoration

Fire Damage & Water Damage

A huge part of our business is water and fire damage restoration; jumping to handle emergencies and to help homeowners in the Austin, TX and surrounding areas restore their properties. A major step throughout this process is handling the insurance claim; something no one ever wants to do. Regardless of what the claim is, the entire insurance process can be such a hassle. We know exactly how it is, but it is also one of the most important steps in this process. That’s why, we’re putting together any tips we have on today’s blog for you. 

Step One

Right after a disaster has settled, the damage can be overwhelming. Before touching or moving anything around, it’s imperative to document the extent of the damage. For peace of mind, many people opt to hire a professional restoration company (but we’ll touch on that more below). Everything from your small, personal belongings to the walls and structure of the home- the more documentation for the insurance company, the better.

Step Two

After everything is documented properly, we’re able to step right in and get to work minimizing damage and securing the area so everything is safe for everyone around. Fire often weakens the structure of the home, so our first concern is you and your family’s safety.

Hiring a Professional Restoration Company

When you work with a professional restoration company, like The Steam Team, we’ll do a separate fire damage analysis that will also be sent to your insurance company (before beginning our restoration process). No matter the size, we document everything, detailing the extent of the damage throughout the entire property.

Refinishing Hardwood Floors The Right Way

Anyone who owns a hardwood floor in their home or business most likely tries everything they can to keep it in the best shape possible. But do you know what you should do when you notice that you hardwood floor has become discolored in some areas? What about when your floor has tons of little scratches and marks that won’t go away? Or what if your hardwood floor has become completely dull, and won’t be sleek and shiny again no matter how much you clean it? These are all signs that your floor needs professional refinishing.

Our Refinishing Process

When you call in The Steam Team’s trained technicians to handle the refinishing of your hardwood floors, they won’t just enter your home or business and start working without keeping you informed, like some other companies may do. Instead, our professionals will give your hardwood floor a thorough inspection first, asking you questions along the way and walking you through the best solutions for your floor. Then they’ll begin extensive damage repair, fixing all cracks and splits in the hardwood before they move on to a full cleaning. Once the floor has had a full cleaning and abrasion, it’ll be ready for refinishing.

For the actual refinishing, two separate coats of sealer will be applied. Once they’ve both had time to dry, your hardwood floor will be cleaner and brighter than ever before, and it’ll be strengthened for years to come.

Why The Steam Team?

When you choose us for your hardwood floor refinishing, you’ll be choosing the most highly trained technicians with years of experience, using only high-powered professional equipment for a completely dust-free refinishing process. For more information on how we can help you with hardwood floor refinishing, or our many other services, please visit The Steam Team website.

Your Way to a Healthier Home - Rug Cleaning

We all know how difficult it can be to stay healthy this time of year, when temperatures are lowering and our noses start to sniffle! How do you keep your home clean and free of germs this year? By steam cleaning, of course! We’ll point out five areas in the home that can be steam cleaned- and will help your family stay healthy and away from the sniffles!

Steam Cleaning in the Bathroom

The bathroom is the place that likely needs the majority of your attention, as it’s used by every family member in the house. The Steam Team will clean every nook and cranny until the space looks brand new (and healthy).

A Germ-Free Kitchen

That grimey kitchen comes next! In addition to killing germs and bacteria, a steam cleaning machine can lift tough stains, even stains that have been there for some time.

Thoroughly Cleaning Upholstered Furniture

Imagine little hands running over a snotty nose and… all over your living room furniture. Yuck! Talk about catching a cold! Luckily a steam cleaning machine can thoroughly clean upholstered and fabric furniture until it’s sparkling clean!

Carpet and Rug Cleaning

Our carpets and rugs carry germs and bacteria, too. Luckily, that’s our speciality. The Steam Team will use high pressurized water and intense heat to lift dirt, dust, bacteria, germs, dander, and more from deep within the fibers of your carpets!

Window Blinds and Ceiling Fans

Have a case of the sneezes? Maybe there’s too much dust clinging to your window blinds and ceiling fans. Fortunately for you, a professional steam cleaning company (like The Steam Team) can thoroughly clean these areas without removing anything. It’s easy peasy!

The Steam Team has been in business for over a decade now, working on a wide variety of cleaning and restoration jobs. We have plenty of expertise in hot water extraction, and genuinely enjoy what we do! Give us a call today to clean your way to a healthier home!

Carpet Cleaning Made Easy with The Steam Team of Austin TX

Carpet Cleaning Expert Service Austin Metro Area

It’s time to stop hiding those carpet stains beneath furniture and area rugs! With the help of The Steam Team, we can remove even the toughest of stains from your carpet, making the entire process far easier on you! So don’t fret, just give us a call and we’ll be out in a jiffy to restore your carpet to a cleaner, brighter condition.

How Steam Cleaning Works

It’s a fairly simple process. The only materials we’ll be using are hot water, and water pressure- well, along with our professional-grade equipment. This makes steam cleaning an entirely safe method of cleaning for the environment, your pets, children, and family. Our team of experts has several years of experience in a variety of cleaning and restoration techniques, so you can rest assured that your carpet is safe with us. More than safe, we’d say!

A steam cleaner effortlessly lifts dust, dirt, debris, allergens- you name it- from deep within the fibers of your carpet. It reaches beyond the threshold of a normal vacuum cleaner or scrub brush. It’s far easier on your body- no scrubbing, no getting down on your hands and knees, and it’s affordable!

What All Can We Clean with a Steam Cleaner?

The Steam Team can help with more than just carpet cleaning. We can also help clean your draperies and window treatments (without even removing them, might we add), hardwood flooring, tile and (stubborn) grout, and even your outside patio! We can also expel germs and bacteria from your counter tops, tables, and children’s toys. And if you’re ever in need of water or fire damage restoration- we’re there in the case of emergencies, too.

You can find out just how limitless the possibilities are by giving The Steam Team a call today!