Unpredictable Residential Water Damage

4/25/2022 (Permalink)

Unexpected flooding puts your home at risk, so the water needs to be cleaned up as soon as possible. SERVPRO of Tarpon (727) 934-5555.

Water emergencies are often unpredictable, happening when you least expect them. Whether there was a flood, a dishwasher leak or washing machine has overflowed, time is of the essence. Unexpected flooding puts your home and property inside at risk, so the water needs to be cleaned up as soon as possible. SERVPRO of Tarpon is the answer to your water damage issues.

When you have a water emergency in your home and need water removal services, there are a few steps to take before the experts get to your home. Start by stopping the leak if possible. Turn off the circuit breakers which go to the affected rooms if it is safe to do so. Take out any small furniture or breakable objects to prevent these items from getting damaged. You can place aluminum foil under the legs of larger pieces of furniture to prevent rust stains. Do not try to use a vacuum to remove the water, as this could cause electric shock.

Pin up furniture skirts and hang draperies, so they do not contact the wet floors and plan for our technicians to move furniture to dry areas. Clean your hands after you handle any damaged items and don’t turn on any heating or air conditioning units or fans since they can spread contamination if the problem is sewage related.

When SERVPRO of Tarpon technicians arrive at your home, extraction equipment is brought in to remove any surface water from everything possible, including upholstery, padding, and carpeting, but carpets sometimes need to be replaced or removed from the home for proper drying.

Our SERVPRO IICRC certified technicians then use professional grade dehumidifying and drying equipment to dry the areas affected and get the humidity levels back to normal.

Special tools are used to find hidden pockets of water. The right drying and extraction techniques help to lower the chance of secondary damage, lower cost of restoration and prevent the growth of mold.

SERVPRO of Tarpon ensures your home is completely dry, and then put everything back in its place. If needed, we work alongside your insurance company. Just give us a call anytime that you need us at (727) 934-5555.