Noticing Water Damage? Don't Wait!

4/5/2021 (Permalink)

First Steps to take after noticing water damage:

After locating water damage in your home or business, you might not be aware of how dangerous it is to ignore the problems you find. Even with just a little moisture trapped in your property significant issues can develop that compromise the structural integrity, or staining and decomposition of surface materials.

With the help of a trained professional, you can defeat the water damage to your property at first notice of loss. SERVPRO can provide quality personnel, advanced equipment, and access to resources you likely do not have on your own. This gives you a better opportunity to protect your home or business.

Within days, unknown water intrusions can do major damage that you cannot see. 

Water trapped in your walls can cause severe damage to untreated framing materials, insulation, and lead to corrosion, rot, and mold growth. You should always assume wherever water damage occurs, or a leak happens, that mold growth is not so far away. SERVPRO can send IICRC-industry certified technicians to your home or business that understand how water and mold act, giving you a plan of action that helps you take care of even the worst problems.

With trained technicians nearby, our Team can respond to emergencies within 4 hours of a call. Whether you have a faulty appliance, damage caused by leaky or broken pipes, weather-related water problems, or something as terrible as a flood, we can help.

Advantages of catching water damage early:

Failure to attend to water damage can lead to mold growth, electrical hazards, and cause costly losses to your property. The longer water sits the more likely building materials will need to be replaced vs. dried and restored to preloss condition.

It is vital for any home or business owner to act within 48 hours from the time the water event took place.

When our technicians arrive at your property to address water damage, we immediately do a site inspection. With the help of specialized devices, we are in a position to determine the magnitude of the problem. By using moisture meters and infrared cameras, we can detect any hidden moisture in ceilings, walls, and floors. The inspection also helps us to find out salvageable contents, items that need replacement. With all these details, we formulate an appropriate restoration plan.

Water Extraction and Dehumidification Process:

During the water extraction process, our team can use pumps and truck-mounted systems to remove deep standing water. If water has gone through your carpet or padding, we can lift it and dry it separately or discard it when necessary. After removing the water through extraction and drying the site, there are chances of the structure having high humidity. When the humidity is high, there are chances of secondary water damage -like mold growth - taking place once condensation takes place. To prevent that, we perform dehumidification with the help of Desiccant Dehumidifiers and Refrigerant Dehumidifiers.

Our Team is ready to assist homeowners with professional water damage restoration, cleaning, and deodorization services you can trust.

Call our office today for questions or services. Our Team is here to help!