Will My Joliet Home Fully Recover from Burst Pipes?

3/3/2022 (Permalink)

With Prompt Action, SERVPRO Restores Your Home with Professional Water Cleanup Techniques

A burst pipe sends copious amounts of water into your home, which calls for fast response to get it cleaned up. Should you find yourself facing emergency water loss, SERVPRO arrives quickly with all of the best equipment to handle your water removal needs. Our Green Fleet is available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day to provide prompt results. The goal is to ensure that your interior is restored to preloss condition with our specialized drying and disinfecting techniques.

Can I Try to Clean Up the Water Myself?

Most homeowners have a mop and bucket or a decent wet/dry vacuum handy within their homes. However, these tools are not able to measure up to the industrial-strength equipment and training that skilled water restoration technicians (WRT) bring to the job site. Our team is fully trained through the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC). We work to ensure we meet or exceed all of the expectations for water cleanup, so that your home is restored to make it “Like it never even happened.”

What Happens During Water Damage Restoration?

Water migration is a critical concern that our team has once we arrive on the scene. We must spring into action as quickly as possible to keep water from moving into other areas of the home. Our technicians wear removable shoe covers while we work through each area of the home to limit damage from spreading. Moisture detection tools that do not penetrate materials are also available to the team that allows us to take moisture readings without causing further damage.

How Fast Will the Water Removal Process Be?

SERVPRO technicians follow distinct steps to expedite the water damage restoration process, including:

    •    Assessment
    •    Movement of Contents
    •    Water Removal
    •    Moisture Control
    •    Water Detection

After we assess the site of the loss, our team formulates a plan involving the best equipment and techniques to get the job done. Just a sampling of the equipment that our vehicles are equipped with to address water restoration projects include:

    •    Water Extraction Tools: We have truck-mounted extractors that allow us to remove hundreds to thousands of gallons of water in a short span. Submersible pumps are also available to facilitate targeted water removal.
    •    Air Movers: Industrial fans and high-speed air movers help improve airflow over the flooring, carpets furnishings, and walls to make moisture evaporation go faster.
    •    Dehumidifiers: Dehumidification is critical with any water cleanup project. Our technicians have industrial-grade dehumidifiers that lower humidity levels within the home. This equipment removes damp air from the space and prevents secondary water damage like swelling or warping of walls, flooring, and furniture.
    •    Moisture Detectors: No moisture must be left behind, so our team has access to a range of moisture detection tools. Moisture meters, moisture sensors, and thermal imaging cameras help us to located hidden moisture pockets in cracks and crevices. Failing to find leftover moisture zones can cause hidden damage due to harmful mold and mildew growth.

Why is Water Migration Something to Worry About?
All standing water within the loss zone must be entirely removed before the drying process begins. If there is any moisture left behind in the walls or behind baseboards, it can destroy the building materials or turn into a breeding ground for bacteria and microbes. In a situation where moisture lurks behind walls, our technicians may need to drill holes in the walls to bring warm air in, which facilitates better drying.

SERVPRO is Here for Effective Water Restoration When You Need It

When we are called for water cleanup, there is more to the job than taking care of visible water. Moisture migrates to dry spaces, which means that your carpets and padding, floors and subfloors, drywall and studs are all prone to damage. Even if it seems as though your floor may be dry after extraction, there could still be hidden moisture found in the subfloor below. This is why we have professional equipment allowing us to detect and measure the moisture levels throughout your home.

Once the water cleanup and drying are complete, our trucks are loaded with a full range of antibacterial agents, cleaning projects, and deodorizers to ensure your home is ready for you to resume your daily life. Our cleaning technicians work closely with our other restoration team members to ensure your project moves along cost-effectively and efficiently.

Never let a water loss situation create stress in your life. SERVPRO of Joliet is available 24/7 for emergency service when you need professional water cleanup. We’re Faster to Any Size Disaster, and you can reach us by calling (815) 436-5735 so that a team can be deployed to begin an assessment.