Understanding Water Damage in Your Home

4/28/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Tarpon (727) 934-5555

Most homeowners do not spend a lot of time thinking about water damage, until it happens. When water damage occurs, Tarpon property owners can experience extensive losses and stress. You can act quickly and salvage your belongings by working with a reliable IICRC certified service provider. SERVPRO of Tarpon specialists study IICRC standards and best practices in water restoration, fire restoration, mold remediation, carpet and upholstery cleaning, and other cleaning and restoration courses.

One of the first steps that our experienced SERVPRO of Tarpon technicians perform while tending to water damage challenges is to identify areas with the effects of moisture. By making use of moisture sensors, we are in a position to detect the presence of moisture in various locations. For accurate readings, we use moisture meters. These readings are so helpful when we are monitoring the drying process of your property.

The next step that follows is water extraction. To extract the water, we may use submersible suction pumps that can drain vast quantities of water. Our SERVPRO of Tarpon technicians also use smaller handheld pumps that remove smaller amounts of water. They are also useful when not enough space allows the use of truck-mounted water extractors.

Moisture might be present even after removal through the use of the pumps. In such cases, we use specialized heated floor mats that help us clean and dry the area. We may also use air movers to enhance the drying process. As the moisture escapes into the surrounding air, it leads to high humidity. Our team may decide to use desiccant or refrigerant dehumidifiers to restore the air's moisture content to acceptable levels.

Once we have managed to get rid of the water, it is time to perform deodorization. It is a process that neutralizes the unpleasant smell and sterilizes areas to reduce chances of mold growth. Dependent on the situation at hand, our team uses thermal foggers or Ultra Low Volume Foggers to dispense the deodorants.

The goal of SERVPRO of Tarpon is to make every mold, water, fire and storm disaster to appear “Like it never even happened.” Call us at (727) 934-5555 and be served by a trusted industry leader.