When is Water Restoration Recommended in Boynton Beach?

10/10/2020 (Permalink)

You might not be able to avoid water incidents, but SERVPRO of Boynton Beach is there to help if they occur.

Water Damage Repair is More Successful the Quicker it Takes Place – Call SERVPRO to Your Boynton Beach Home As Soon As Possible

Whenever you have a water leak from an appliance, fixture, or piping, it may go on for a while without you noticing. If this happens, it can lead to immense damage that calls for professional intervention. If you suspect hidden water issues within your Boynton Beach home, the skilled water restoration technicians (WRT) from SERVPRO can get to the heart of the matter quickly. Waiting much longer brings the potential for increased secondary damage as well as exponential mold and mildew growth.

Knowing that you need water damage repair in Boynton Beach, you should never wait. SERVPRO can have a Green Fleet and skilled cleanup crews onsite and ready to go whenever you need us. We offer emergency water extraction and repair services seven days a week, 24 hours a day, to give you added peace of mind.

It is significant to note that some water incidents could be unavoidable, such as flooding from excessive rain. However, some water events can be stopped in their tracks by merely updating your water-run appliances, maintaining your plumbing, and doing scheduled checks.

What Happens if a Sudden Water Emergency Arises?
Until the time that skilled water damage technicians arrive at your property, it helps to have the water supply turned off to the incident zone. This keeps water from further flooding the entire space. If you are unsure of the easiest and safest way to turn off the water to that one location, you can try to shut off the incoming water supply to your home.

Some additional measures that may be helpful until our crew arrives include:

    •    Opening up windows to get airflow to the impacted area
    •    Trying to carefully ventilate the space to keep relative humidity levels low
    •    If possible, you can cordon off the water incident zone from other rooms in the house. You can do this by shutting doors, putting down a blanket or towel, and keeping family and pets from going in and out.

How Does SERVPRO Address the Mess?
When you contact us for water damage repair, we have skilled IICRC-certified technicians that handle the assessment and water extraction. We must remove all standing water to move into the phase of drying and dehumidification fully. Whenever possible, our goal is to restore versus replace, including cleaning and restoration of your furnishings, personal belongings, and any salvageable structural materials. Our technicians take the necessary time to assess each area within the impact zone so that we never leave any moisture behind. Hidden pockets of moisture hinder the cleanup process and leave the door open for microbial growth. In some situations, controlled demolition is necessary to remove damaged materials to be replaced by all-new materials.

Why Controlled Demolition?
Whenever water saturates building materials, there is always the chance that they become compromised. Soaked drywall, warping floorboards, and soggy insulation are all areas that can quickly get addressed with our controlled demolition practices. We work fast to ensure your interior is left “Like it never even happened,” so that your household can get back to your routine.

Some of the rebuilding services that we can take care of for you include:

    •    HVAC cleaning, sealing, and repair
    •    Drywall removal and new installation
    •    Repair of tile, linoleum, hardwood, and marble flooring
    •    Removal and replacement of insulation
    •    Carpet repair and new installation
    •    Painting, and more

How Does Drying Work During the Cleanup and Repair Process?
There may be water intrusion incidents where we have to perform pack-out services to store or clean your belongings off-site. This helps us to maneuver during the repair work and to utilize our drying and dehumidification equipment to their fullest potential. We use the latest Advanced Structural Drying (ASD) techniques, ensuring to look for water that may have migrated under flooring, behind walls, and baseboards. Our trucks come loaded with tools and equipment that allow us to achieve our goals fast, such as:

    •    Centrifugal air movers and industrial fans
    •    Moisture detection tools such as sensor, meters, and thermal imaging cameras
    •    Drying mats to help dry a broad range of flooring types
    •    The Injectidry system to handle moisture that seeped into tight spaces or behind walls

Once your cleanup and repair project is complete, there are some things that you can do to hopefully avoid such a catastrophe in the future, including:

    •    Inspections, checks, and maintenance of your water-run appliances and plumbing
    •    Updating water heaters and other appliances to help avoid breakdowns
    •    Noting any sudden changes in water pressure or your water bill
    •    Remaining mindful of any musty odors or discoloration that develops of walls or ceilings

You might not be able to avoid water incidents, but SERVPRO of Boynton Beach is there to help if they occur. Call us at (561) 413-9754, and we can send a team out as soon as possible to handle your water damage repair needs.