Water Damage In Your Cutler Bay Bathroom

3/18/2020 (Permalink)

When disaster strikes in your home, call (305) 278-8484.

Water Removal for a Cutler Bay Bathroom

The insurance industry estimates that 14,000 US residents experience water damage emergencies each day. The amount of water expelled by residential incidents alone can exceed 1 trillion gallons of water. Not only does that mean higher water bills, but it means that that much water has the potential to damage homes every year. The bathroom is one of the most vulnerable areas in the home for these types of disasters.

If your Cutler Bay residence requires water removal, highly-trained technicians from SERVPRO are prepared to restore your home to its preloss condition. Restoration means more than cleaning up the damage. Technicians strive to use everything in their arsenal to repair your home and its contents, including reinstalling floorboards and ceramic tiles, repairing damaged drywall, and even cleaning and reinstalling parts of HVAC and electrical systems.

What to Do After Water Damage Occurs
    •    Shut off the water supply and electricity. After a bathroom pipe leak or toilet overflow, locate the shutoff valve for that fixture to turn it off. If these valves are inoperable, use the main water shutoff valve. Avoid using electricity in a water-damaged room, especially if there is loose or standing water in the area.
    •    Take care of standing water quickly. Mold only needs 24 to 48 hours to proliferate. Use mops, towels, sponges, and similar equipment to dispose of water.
    •    Encourage air circulation. Open any windows in your bathroom and use fans to dry if needed.

SERVPRO's Moisture Detection Technologies
The first step to mitigating water damage is inspection and measurement with the proper tools. SERVPRO technicians use a variety of materials to address different surfaces. Penetrating moisture sensors are ideal for detecting moisture migration in soft, porous surfaces. Penetrating and nonpenetrating moisture meters are ideal for assessing structural materials, with the latter also assessing the conductivity of what is being tested. Thermo-hygrometers measure both air temperature and humidity. Technicians use these measurements to determine specific humidity in a water-damaged area, which allows for accurate calculation of drying goals.

SERVPRO of Cutler Bay is ready to leave your home looking, “Like it never even happened.” When disaster strikes in your home, call (305) 278-8484.

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