Water damage can lead to several issues in the house and must be adequately addressed by the right kind of professionals like the American Restoration Professionals. The process of water removal and water damage restoration works involves the following steps:
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Performing a water damage inspection
A water damage assessment is carried out throughout the house to determine the source of water damage, the level of contaminants in the water, and the scope of the damage. The water source is identified and stopped to prevent further inflow, and the degree of pollutants is checked to ascertain the level of cleanup required.
Lastly, the extent of damage is determined by segregating materials into highly porous (which will absorb a lot of water and become soggy) and items with low evaporation rates ( which take time to dry out). This step allows professionals to calculate how much dehumidifying effort would be required.
Water removal and extraction to move out stagnant water
In case of floodwaters or when water leakage is significant (burst pipes), one of the major things to do is first to extract all the standing water from the house. Places like basements and the crawl space likely retain moisture, and extra precaution must be taken in draining these out.
Heavy equipment like an industrial vacuum and submersible pumps are deployed to remove the excess volume of water.
Surface moisture is dried out with the help of portable vacuum pumps. Moreover, infrared gadgets must be used to check for further leaks in the structure and pipes to prevent more water damage.
Dry out the house completely
With the help of heavy-duty extractor fans, dehumidifiers, and air scrubbers, the professionals will try to dry out the house as best as possible. Opening doors and windows will also enhance airflow through the house, aiding the drying process.
Depending on the level of contamination and damage, the dehumidifying process can take several days. Therefore, the specialist might need to come and take readings every day to check the humidity levels throughout the house and adjust the equipment accordingly.
If walls and floors need to be removed due to heavy water absorption, this step might go on for a longer time and would require a lot of patience and costs.
Cleanse and disinfect the house
Sanitizing and deodorizing the house is a substantial step, especially if the water damage is from class three, i.e., blackwater, which contains sewage. In this case, an antimicrobial disinfectant must be used to clean all fixed surfaces.
Even with type one and type two water damage, the disinfection must be thorough as the moisture invites fungal and bacterial growth leading to mold and mildew. Plus, there is a risk of water-borne disease too.
Rebuild and reconstruct to strengthen the house
In the final stage of water damage restoration, the unretrievable pieces of equipment, structure, and other items will be removed from the house to be discarded. These could include drywall (below the water line), baseboard trim boards, floor covering, and wall paneling.
If the water damage is by clean water, and the items have not been underwater for a long time, the carpets and other soft furnishings might be cleaned and dried out thoroughly before reusing.
But if the house has been submerged in water for days (in case of floodwaters), then the entire structure's strength might have been compromised, and a thorough inspection would need to be done to assess how much repair and rebuilding would be required.
Why American Restoration Professionals?
American Restoration Professionals are a total service water damage, fire damage, mold remediation, and disaster restoration company in Stoughton, MA. They provide their clients with the best possible home services experience through their well-trained and accomplished team of professionals through:
- A quick quote
- local service technicians
- expertise in residential and commercial projects
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They are well stocked with modern equipment and machinery for water extraction and thoroughly drying out the home.
Call American Restoration Professionals at (617) 945-4510 or email us at dan@americanresotationprofessionals.com to get a speedy response to your troubles.
