Ensuring Water Removal is Thorough and Complete for Watery Homes in Bunnell

1/20/2017 (Permalink)

Training from IICRC provides SERVPRO technicians with the skills required for successful water removal in any setting.

Bunnell Homes Receive Thorough and Complete Water Removal Services

When you know you have a water problem in your home from a leak, a flood, or an overflowing appliance or sink, it doesn't matter how much water is present. Such a situation is an emergency and must be taken care of quickly.
 
In Bunnell, water can cause serious damage to the interior of a home if removal efforts aren't started immediately. Water can quickly evaporate if temperatures are high enough, which is often the case in Florida. If the interior is cooler, due to the central air unit running, water that is not removed will soon seep into areas which might not show damage until months later.
 
SERVPRO equipment includes moisture detectors that are capable of locating concentrated areas of moisture, hidden water, and elevated humidity levels in a home. Technicians will take initial readings of areas within a home to use as a baseline for later readings. These other readings will be taken on a regular basis during the entire water removal process. The initial readings will also be used to calculate how much drier the interior needs to become for it to be considered fully dry. How many heaters, air movers, and other pieces of equipment will be required is also determined by how wet a home is at the initial reading.
 
Training from IICRC provides SERVPRO technicians with the skills required for successful water removal in any setting. Basics, such as removing certain items so they can air out in the outdoors and place furniture on blocks to prevent staining of carpeting followed by the use of portable water extraction units are a major part of water removal.
 
As the home's interior becomes less damp, areas with high levels of humidity are targeted. Heaters will increase evaporation rates of areas where water has seeped into. Air blowers will help direct this humid air toward the outdoors through open doors and windows. Hygrometer readings taken will be recorded during this process, so homeowners will know that their home is once again safely dry. These readings may need to be shown to insurance companies, and the documentation should be placed with other paperwork regarding the home.
 

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When your home has a water emergency and needs water removal, call SERVPRO of Flagler County at (386) 447-2202. We'll answer your call, 24/7, and arrive when you need us.