Removing And Remediating Water Damage In Minneapolis Residences

6/8/2018 (Permalink)

Most Minneapolis water damage comes from domestic sources like a broken pipe connection, split dishwasher hose, or another plumbing issue.

Removing And Remediating Water Damage

When water gets into a Minneapolis home, the key to preserving the structure and personal property is to remove it quickly. The longer standing water rests on carpets and floors, and soaks into furniture and other items, the more it damages it and results in more expense to a homeowner.

Most Minneapolis water damage comes from domestic sources like a broken pipe connection, split dishwasher hose, or another plumbing issue. Water from these sources is clean and therefore free of contamination unlike water from a flood or rainstorm. In this situation, SERVPRO technicians quickly begin removing water without needing to prepare for exposure to possible health risks.

They begin with a commercial grade pump to remove water deeper than an inch or two. As team members set up this device, others remove anything that might transfer a stain to floors and carpets like upholstered furniture, area rugs, curtains, and paper products like books and magazines. They place items in an unaffected area or set these items on blocks or shelves that keep them out of the water.

Once our team removes the bulk of the water, they switch to extraction wands. These smaller devices can draw out water trapped between floorboards and in carpets. They also contain a heating element so that technicians can begin the drying process at the same time. For concrete floors, team members use long-handled squeegees to push remaining surface water out of the structure.

If they find stains on carpets or rugs while removing the water, SERVPRO technicians attempt to clean them before using the extraction wands. The cleaning agents and carpet shampoo machines we utilize are more effective on wet carpets than dry ones.

With the carpets and floors now free of water, technicians next examine walls. Wood paneling can warp from exposure to too much water, and drywall panels soak up standing water at a quick rate. Our team sets-up air movers to force moisture out of these structural materials and fans to increase circulation and draw damp air outside of the home. They also install dehumidifiers to remove moisture from the surrounding air and nearby property to augment the drying process.

The goal of SERVPRO of Minnetonka is to return every home to a dry, safe condition. Regardless if you have a foot of water in your basement or a soaked living room carpet, call us today at (952) 473-4837 to schedule an appointment and receive a free estimate.

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