Why Professionals are a Good Choice for Water Removal in Fort Lee

5/25/2021 (Permalink)

Appliance water damage will cause a hazard to your home. Call SERVPRO for fast and immediate service.

How Professional Water Removal Benefits Residences in Fort Lee 

The first time a homeowner scrambles to respond to water damage in Fort Lee is a learning experience. Your immediate response might be to try to manage the influx of water from a plumbing break or appliance malfunction without expert help. Merely mopping up while increasing airflow by opening windows or setting up fans often falls short as a comprehensive removal solution. We have the training and the equipment to complete the job comprehensively. 

Training Is the Foundation of Our Success 

Our Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) trained managers and technicians use restoration industry best practices to conduct water removal in your Fort Lee home. We follow the research-based inspection and evaluation protocols to map out the dimensions of the water damage as precisely as possible.  

Familiarity with Water Movement Is Key

Water can migrate from the original damaged site, seeping through cracks and joints between building materials. Fixtures like carpeting and padding can wick up moisture, carrying it far from the leak or overflow. Cavities and recesses between walls, beneath floors, and above ceilings can hide significant quantities of water. SERVPRO technicians are proficient in locating trapped moisture and in outlining the perimeter of the affected area. We use thermal imaging and a range of moisture detection devices to ensure no water goes undetected without removal.

 Water Evacuation Must Be Fast and Thorough 

Any pooled water deeper than two inches evacuates most effectively using submersible pumps. Diligent follow-up with appropriate extractors, wanded on carpets and squeegees on bare floors, is crucial. The SERVPRO team knows extracting is much more efficient than dehumidification in water removal scenarios. When we suspect water lurks in spaces between walls, we employ controlled demolition techniques to gain access for extraction and better airflow during the drying phase.

We Monitor Drying Progress Carefully 

Water removal is not complete until saturated structural component moisture levels return to normal. We collect data from materials in unaffected areas of your home and use those numbers as goals while drying. SERVPRO crews employ air movers and heat to create conditions where water absorbed after the emergency evaporates into the air, captured by dehumidifiers for collection and removal. Periodic metering of moisture levels demonstrates our success as numbers recorded reduce to the goals established. 

SERVPRO of Fort Lee offers highly qualified crews and state-of-the-art equipment for your water removal needs. Call us at (201) 496-6024 for service that makes water damage “Like it never even happened.”