How Long Does Repair From Water Damage Take In Edgewater?

7/14/2022 (Permalink)

For fast and efficient service call SERVPRO of Fort Lee at (201) 496-6024.

SERVPRO techs work hard to restore your Edgewater home from any size of water loss

The crucial element in water loss cleanup and repair begins with how quickly the restoration efforts began. The long elevated moisture conditions remain in an Edgewater home, the more potential for costly damage and the need for replacement of ruined structural elements as well as possessions. Drying a home on your own can result in wet areas on carpet and other places weeks after the initial event occurred. This works against property owners because, during that time, pungent odors that need removal and mold, which require professional remediation, may invade the home.

What are Common Types of Water Damage Repair Needed?

When SERVPRO handles water damage repair in local Edgewater properties, it is not unusual to find that the property owners have already attempted some cleanup. One typical error that can cause more damage is using bleach and water mixtures to clean surfaces after a water loss. Bleach can ruin seals and finishes on many types of surfaces. Before cleaning any contents in the home affected by the water, the techs test the surfaces to determine the construction materials and the cleaning method that will deliver the best outcome.

New Jersey winters can be brutal, and homeowners that take the time to winterize their exposed plumbing tend to fare better than their counterparts that do not. When the water in a pipe freezes, it expands, and the result is a suddenly broken pipe that is gushing water.

Because the nature of water causes it to run throughout the loss area, it can be challenging to nail down every area with excessive moisture. Signs that water remains within the structure are:

• Sheetrock that buckles or deteriorates
• Floorboards with signs of warping
• Loose, delaminated tiles
• Musty odors that do not diminish 
• Water stains and visible mold

Can SERVPRO Restore Water-Damaged Sheetrock?

The trained and certified techs handle each water loss restoration job in the same manner, even though each situation is unique to the structure and contents within. The techs scope the property to determine how large the loss area is using their moisture detection equipment. These devices "see" behind walls and under flooring to determine if seepage occurred.

Sheetrock, in particular, attracts water and then pulls it upward as it absorbs moisture, also known as wicking. The reaction of the building materials is to buckle or warp. The proactive application once water intrudes on sheetrock is to measure above the present waterline and cut away the ruined area plus a few inches to eliminate any further loss. When making repairs, it involves cutting a piece of replacement sheetrock to fit in the space left open once the property gets dried. This attention to detail when performing controlled demolition actions assists homeowners in realizing less loss from structural repairs as the techs remove the minimum possible during cleanup.

Water with Sewage or Contaminants

Suppose a homeowner had put a large amount of drain cleaner down the pipes before it backed up or the water contained sewage. In that case, SERVPRO techs could handle the cleanup using their specialized extraction equipment and protective gear. This type of water loss needs careful handling and disposal. Additionally, surfaces getting cleaned often need a neutralizing cleaning agent to eliminate the caustic nature of some of the drain cleaners, and antimicrobial and antibacterial solutions get applied to sewage-laden water to make it safer during removal.

Most water damage cleanup requires odor control methods on some level, but it is almost always a must-have when the sewage is part of the issue. The techs have an array of ways to eliminate smells so that once the restoration services are over, there are no odorous reminders of the water loss.

SERVPRO Pays Special Attention to Mold

The techs undergo comprehensive training, and that includes not only a large number of facets for handling water damage but also second issues such as odors and mold. SERVPRO techs know mold spores are naturally occurring airborne spores present both inside and outside of properties. The process for remediation is a multi-layered approach to eliminate not only the mold colonies but also the circumstances they are thriving in the environment through the use of:

•   Professional drying equipment
•   Antimicrobial sealants
•   Abatement tools for dried colonies

SERVPRO of Fort Lee at (201) 496-6024 has a broad array of extraction and drying equipment to handle water damage repair and return your home to its pre-damaged condition.