DIY Water Restoration in my home?

1/27/2023 (Permalink)

When your home suffers from a water loss, give SERVPRO of Lakeland a call today.

Water damage can be devastating, but it's also preventable. If you're looking to restore your home after an unfortunate incident, consider hiring a professional water restoration company. These experts have the equipment necessary to remove water and ensure your space is restored back to pre loss conditions.

Structural Components

Structural components of the home can easily rot when exposed to water. Wood, metal and concrete are all susceptible to decay and damage. When these materials are in contact with water for extended periods of time, they can become weakened and eventually rot away completely. Water can also cause paint to peel off walls, flooring to warp, drywall cracks and more.

Professional Equipment

Professional restoration companies have equipment for removing water. They have industrial dryers and dehumidifiers that can be used to speed up the drying process, which helps prevent mold and secondary damages.

They also use specialized equipment for removing water from walls and floors, furniture, electronics and other items in your home.

In addition to dehumidifiers and industrial dryers, water damage restoration companies also use desiccants. Desiccants are chemicals that absorb moisture from the air and can be used in conjunction with a dehumidifier or an industrial dryer. The moisture-absorbing powers of these products make them ideal for restoring water damage.

Save you Time and Money

Water damage can be a big problem. It can lead to secondary damage and expensive repairs, not to mention mold growth and structural damage.

To protect your property from further damage by water, while waiting on the professionals it’s important to begin drying out the affected area immediately after the water emergency. Remove all items damages, and use any type of fan or dehumidifier to help dry the damages to prevent further damage.

Water damage can be devastating to a home or business. If you experience water damage, it is important that you seek the help of professionals right away. Avoid the DIY approach and hire a restoration company who will get your property back to normal pre loss conditions quickly and affordable.