Where Can Property Owners Get Help After Water Damage Occurs?

10/19/2020 (Permalink)

Water damage in your Raleigh residence? Call SERVPRO now.

To Get their Raleigh Property to its Pre-loss State, Homeowners Should Hire Water Restoration Companies Such as SERVPRO.

A water intrusion incident in your Raleigh residence can have lasting effects if the restoration process takes longer to begin. Odors may linger in the property, and wooden surfaces may start to rot. Getting your property back in order can be daunting, but professional restorers can help with the recovery process.

How long do I have before additional damage occurs?

When water seeps into your property, damage begins to occur in less than 24 hours. Acting fast by hiring restorers from SERVPRO, which is among the leading water restoration companies in Raleigh, can help save as much property as possible. The sooner we begin the restoration process, the better. We use approved techniques and innovative equipment and tools for effective restoration. Our team of restorers has decades of experience in handling water damage.

Do I have to leave the house during restoration?

That depends on the severity of the water damage. If water flooded many rooms in your property, you could leave for a day or two. Also, our equipment can be noisy and create a lot of air movement making the property unlivable. Suppose the damage extends to your kitchen, bathroom, or bedroom. In that case, you can consult your insurance company to see if it can meet the cost of alternate accommodation until your property is restored fully. However, if the damage did not cover a big area, you do not have to vacate your residence.

What are the effects of water on a wooden floor? 

• Warping and buckling: When wood absorbs water, it expands. The boards can wrap and buckle at the joints due to expansion. The longer the wood absorbs water, the more it buckles. 
• Cupping and crowning: Cupping occurs when wood absorbs water from the bottom and sides, causing the edges to rise slightly. While crowning happens when the top of the wood holds more moisture than the sides.
• Wood rot: This occurs when wood stays submerged in water for an extended period. 

Can you dry the affected carpet and pad?

SERVPRO technicians can remove water from your carpet using deep extraction tools. The period it takes to dry a carpet and pad depends on various factors, including:

• The pad’s weight
• Overall pad thickness
• The pad’s density

We can use thermal imaging cameras to determine how far the water traveled. If water has seeped under the padding, we can use a knee kicker, seaming iron, power stretcher, carpet shears, and latex adhesive to remove your carpet and pad without damaging them. We can then use air moving and dehumidification equipment to dry the area. 

Experienced professionals can handle water damage restoration best. Contact SERVPRO of South Cary / Apex at (919) 615-1160 for effective restoration. We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.