Water damage is one of the most common causes of property damage in the US. Since water is everywhere around us, there are many ways water damage may occur in a house. However, no matter how common this issue is, water damage needs to be addressed immediately to avoid further property damage, and prevent its harmful impact on human health.
Water extraction, drying, and property restoration are tasks that need to be handled professionally. If your house has faced any water damage, you must contact a team of professionals to manage your property. At STOP Restoration of Port St Lucie, we have a team of experts who help houses with water damage with the extraction and drying process.
Here is a step-by-step guide to our process for managing water damage.
Water Damage Restoration Process
- Step 1: Assessment and Evaluation
Our first step for any water damage restoration process is to inspect the property. We assess the level of damage and the part of the property that needs our immediate attention to draw out a proper plan for the entire restoration process. During this process, experts categorize water damage into different classes and categories.
- Step 2: Water Extraction
This is the most important step. Water or moisture extraction is the process of removing excess moisture and standing water from inside the property. This is important to prevent structural damage and must be done as soon and as quickly as possible.
In this step, professionals use advanced equipment like vacuums to pump out excess water from carpets, hardwood floors, and other porous surfaces. After that, moisture detectors, hygrometers, and infrared cameras are used to detect any leftover moisture, especially in hidden spaces like behind the walls or ceilings.
- Step 3: Dehumidification and Drying
Once moisture has been removed, your house needs to be dried to avoid further problems. There are three techniques that we use to dry a property.
- Air Drying:it’s a simple technique and uses air to dry materials that may be affected by moisture. This isn’t technical here; we only ask homeowners to open their windows to let air pass and allow the house to dry.
- Use of Fans: Along with air drying, using fans to circulate the air helps eliminate moisture; fans are used to dry out walls and ceilings, especially to prevent mold development.
- Dehumidifiers:This is the quickest drying method that professionals use. Dehumidification allows the complete elimination of hidden moisture from the house. They cover a larger space and reach corners and small areas as well. We use advanced humidifiers for this process like:
- LGR dehumidifiers
- Desiccants
- Rescue Mat Systems
Professional drying techniques using advanced level equipment are important to remove any moisture from the house. This ensures electrical safety in the property and prevents mold growth, leading to health issues inside a building.
- Step 5: Restoration
After extracting water and drying the place, the last step is restoration and reparation of the property. We offer all kinds of restoration, including replacing walls and installing new drywall.
Contact a Team of Professionals Today!
In the case of water, it’s best to let professionals handle your property. If you are looking for a restoration company to handle your house’s water extraction and drying process in Palm City, Florida, you can contact us here!
