Water Restoration Basics

1/15/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Hannibal professionals are experts at Water Restoration. We understand that it is not common knowledge so we want to share with you some of the basic things we consider at a water loss.

Types of Water

• Clean - Broken pipe, Icemaker, Drain Overflow

No waste or contaminants

• Gray – Washing machine, Dishwasher, Roof Leak

Some soils and contaminants

• Black – Raw sewage, Floods

High degree of waste and contaminants.

Water Mitigation Procedure

• Extraction of excess water
• Mold and microbial prevention
• Drying Process: Dehumidification
• Monitoring the drying process
• Rebuild and final cleanup

Speed Is the Key!

Immediate response lessens damage:

• Less wood and drywall saturation
• Less delamination
• Reduced carpet and furniture stains
• Fewer warping hardwood floors
• Less mold/mildew
• Less contents damage

If your home or business suffers a water loss then call the experts at SERVPRO of Hannibal! 573-231-0056