Water Removal In Tallassee

11/27/2017 (Permalink)

Tallassee home water removal needs to be accomplished by an experienced restoration service.

Water Removal

Flooding in Tallassee usually comes from the Tallapoosa River, a bad storm, or a combination of both. No matter how it happens, water can destroy a home and the property within unless you remove it as quickly as possible.

Tallassee home water removal needs to be accomplished by an experienced restoration service. SERVPRO has decades of experience in Alabama when it comes to removing standing water, extracting water from carpets and floors, and repairing damaged surfaces.

We start by bringing in pumps for any water over two inches deep. If local power is unavailable, we also bring in a generator. For large or remote areas, we may bring in a generator truck for continuous power support. Our technicians clear out most homes in a single day.

For water less than two inches deep, we go directly to water extraction wands. They are designed to reduce secondary damage and protect carpet nape and wood floor surfaces as they draw out water. If there is a carpet pad, we lift and roll the carpet out of the way and then dispose of the pad. It is cheaper to replace one than to attempt to dry it out.

After removing the last of the water, SERVPRO technicians examine the carpets and floors for damage. We check the carpet for delamination, split seams and mold. Delamination is when the backing of the carpet has begun to dissolve from water exposure. If fibers separate in clumps from the carpet, then the delamination is severe, we recommend replacement. We can repair minor seam damage, but if there are splits longer than a foot or two, then we recommend replacing the carpet. If we find any mold present on the carpet, we dispose of it immediately.

If the carpet is undamaged and mold-free, we treat it with a deodorizing agent and then lay it back down on a clean carpet pad. A technician uses an extractor wand to make certain there is no moisture, and then several restoration team members stretch the carpet and reattach it.

For wood floors, we use a moisture meter to determine water content. If it is high, we set fans in place to circulate the air and place air movers to blow warm, dry air over the surface and push the damp cooler air out of the wood. Technicians adjust the temperature and speed of the air to ensure we do it as quickly as possible without damaging the wood.

Homeowners need to remove water swiftly, but not at the expense of home and property. If your home is underwater or there is just an inch or two covering your dining room carpet, call SERVPRO of Prattville today at (334) 358-1186. We are here for you.

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