How Does SERVPRO of Greater St. Augustine Handle Water Damage?

3/4/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Greater St. Augustine has been helping St. Johns County with water damage restoration services since 2015!

Residential water damage requires professional assistance to limit damage to your home's structural integrity, and contents such as furniture and personal items, as well as help, prevent mold growth and odor issues. Water damage in a home could be the result of many issues such as a roof leak after heavy rainfall, a broken or burst pipe, or even a malfunctioning appliance. In some cases, the amount of excess water in your home can cause problems with flooring and other structural components of your home. At SERVPRO of St. Augustine, St. Augustine Beach, S. Nocatee and World Golf Village, we have professionally trained technicians ready to respond to your emergency 24/7 to remove excess water and address the damage. The following steps will take place when you call in the water remediation experts at SERVPRO of St. Augustine, St. Augustine Beach, S. Nocatee and World Golf Village.

Water Damage Assessment 

When our technicians arrive on-site, we will immediately get to work assessing the extent of the damages. We will determine if the damage has just affected the immediate area and belongings, or if the damage is more widespread into floors, walls, and contents. Once we have established how far the water has traveled and what has been affected, we will have put together a scope of work of your water damage to ensure proper and complete restoration. 

Water Removal and Extraction 

Time is of the essence to keep water damage at a minimum so removing the excess water will begin almost immediately. Extracting the water will remove the majority of the water that is visible. We do that by using powerful pumps that will vacuum substantial amounts of water from your property quickly. Extracting the water as soon as possible helps in preventing secondary damages such as structural issues and mold growth. Once we have removed the excess water, we will move on to the next step which is drying the wetted areas. 

Drying Affected Areas 

The drying process then begins to dry the affected area thoroughly. We use room measurements, temperature, and humidity to determine the optimal number of air movers and dehumidifiers needed to dry your property quickly and effectively. Once drying equipment is set, technicians will perform daily monitoring to check the drying process and equipment, make any needed changes, and updated the homeowner daily on the drying progress.

Cleaning Affected Items 

After drying equipment has been set, we will shift our focus to cleaning any affected items like rugs, walls, and furniture. 

Addressing Any Remaining Damages 

When the water damage is substantial, it may require other restoration efforts to return your home back to pre-water damage. Additional needs could require reconstruction services like replacing drywall and baseboards, or carpeting and flooring throughout various areas and rooms. Our reconstruction team will review all damages and provide homeowners and insurance with recommendations prior to any work beginning. 

If you find yourself experiencing water damage in your St. Augustine, FL home, let the trained professionals at SERVPRO of St. Augustine, St. Augustine Beach, S. Nocatee and World Golf Village make it “Like it never even happened.” Our emergency crews are ready to respond 24/7/365, call us at 904-429-4457!