Water Cleanup & Restoration after a Flood - Bronxville NY
Water Removal
There is nothing more disheartening than walking into the lower level of your home, and find yourself knee-deep in icky water. You may even walk into a client's property and realize that a flood has occurred -- that "mildew smell." It is not healthy to walk into this water for ANYONE, if they 1) don't have good rubber / water tight boots and/or 2) don't have a Hepatitis - B shot.
Keep in mind that water runoff from the street or your pristine front and back yards can carry E-coli, bacteria and oil from cars and trucks. It can be harmful to your health. So, the first lesson is to stay out of the water and call your plumber, or companies like ours, for help.
Water damage professionals have the equipment and experience necessary to handle the most challenging situations. At my company, we concentrate on service and background check our well-trained crews...for your peace of mind. Our Servpro near Eastchester as well as companies like ours work all hours, and we are on call around-the-clock.
Calling your contractor or handyman, who is not trained in drying a structure from the inside can cause more harm than good. They are great for rebuilding any damaged walls or floors. Then, for new flooring, call The Flooring Girl, Debbie Gartner, at Floor Coverings International and she'll come by for a free quote on getting you back to normal. That's after water damage pros like us make your damage "Like it never even happened!" However, we concentrate on drying and no "demo," where walls and floors are torn out when they can be dried and saved. Also, contractors may not be certified in water damage and can't prevent mold growth. We've got to get the structure desert dry and spray for mold, to prevent this devastating result from a water or flood damage.
You will want to concentrate on safely drying, deodorizing and disinfecting the areas flooded or damaged by water. A pro should offer to come in and provide you, and your insurance company if applicable, a free verbal quote on how long the drying process will take. And, then they should begin "extracting" the water as soon as possible. The longer the water is in your structure, the more damage to flooring, walls and the strucure as a whole.
Equipment Water Damage companies use
- Moisture detectors, hygrometers and other meters measure the extent of moisture saturation.
- Infrared camera may be used to identify water location.
- Submersible and gas-powered pumps for continuous pumping of high-level water.
- Truck mounted and portable extraction units perform efficient water removal.
Hi-Tech Drying Equipment
- Drying equipment helps prevent swelling and warping of floors, walls and furniture.
- Industrial grade dehumidifiers minimize secondary water damage.
- High-speed air movers create airflow across walls, carpets, pads and furniture, evaporating moisture.
- Some situations call for special drying techniques that require state of the art equipment and training.
Sanitizing Agents, Germicides, & Anti-Microbial Treatments
- Deodorization products control odors from excessive moisture.
- Disinfection products stop the growth of bacteria, fungi (yes, mold is "a fungus among us," and bleach will not kill or prevent mold. We also prevent mildew, and other harmful microorganisms from growing.
So, call in a pro, to prevent future mold growth and damage. Mold can begin growing in a humid, water damaged structure as soon as 24 to 48 hours. Many of our realtor clients call us in to "vacant properties," that may be bank owned, empty and had a recent or distant water damage -- a burst pipe last winter perhaps. So, feel free to visit our website for other tips and call for ideas on how to get dry and back to normal: www.servproofscarsdalemountvernon.com
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