Reasons You Might Need Water Damage Restoration
Some reasons you may need water damage restoration are; bursting or leaking pipes, issues with the plumbing system, buildup in areas prone to collecting water, such as crawl spaces, attics and basements, faulty or malfunctioning household appliances, HVAC (heating, ventilating and air conditioning units) issues, natural disasters like flash flooding and other weather-related water problems, accidents like overflowing bathtubs and toilets, sewer back up and long term basement humidity. If for any reason you have the need for water damage restoration it’s important to realize that it is a multi-step process that needs to be done by an experienced, certified, licensed contractor.
Steps to Water Damage Restoration
1. An initial visual inspection will determine the appropriate action needed to reverse the negative effects that water damage can cause. When it’s completed, if there are no safety hazards, the contents are secured and restoration can begin.
2. Water extraction will contain the damage and extracting all standing water ASAP is priority number one. After all the water has been extracted, if needed, technicians will remove any wet surfaces on walls, ceilings, or floors to help speed drying time. Baseboards, and non-salvageable drywall and wet insulations are removed. Cabinet drawers and doors are opened to allow air flow. The bottom piece if your cabinets, or the toe kick, may also be removed to aid in drying. Cabinets may end up needing to be replaced. EVERY wet surface will need to be treated
3. Once all wet items have been removed and extraction is complete, the drying process can begin. The equipment is commercial grade and includes air movers, dehumidifiers, wood floor drying systems, and heaters to generate dry air and increase circulation and evaporation of the air. Each day is monitored to see the process being made. This step is very important to prevent the growth of mold. Normal drying time will be anywhere from 2 to 4 days but will depend on each case.
4. The damage will then be reassessed after all is dry to assure there are no hidden pockets of moisture that can lead to further water related damage or mold growth.
5. After the water damage has been taken care of, and the property has returned to the dry standard, we recommend carpet cleaning and deodorizing to remove any musty odors. Reconstruction is the final step. Once reconstruction has been completed, you will once again have a safe and healthy property.
Water Damage Prevention
Proper maintenance and care of the appliances in your home is key to preventing water issues. Septic tanks should be looked at monthly. Everyone in the home should know where the water supply cutoff valve is so they can turn it off in the event of an emergency. If you notice your water bill is on the rise you may have a leaky pipe or other problem. If you notice black spots (mold) of the walls, you should contact a water restoration company.
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If water damage restoration isn’t done correctly it can lead to mold. Exposure to damp and moldy environments can cause a variety of health effects, or none at all. Some people are more sensitive to mold. These people can experience nasal stuffiness, throat irritation, coughing or wheezing, eye irritation, or, in some cases, skin irritation. Call Leading Carpet Cleaning when you need water damage restoration.
