The Importance of Quick Water Removal in Your Morris Plains Home

11/5/2019 (Permalink)

Unresolved water damage can become a breeding ground for mold. We were able to completely restore this room to its preloss condition.

Efficient Water Removal in Your Morris Plains Home Is Necessary to Dry Wet Walls  

It is impossible to predict when your home may sustain water damage. Damage from water occurs in both the evident and hard-to-reach spots. These places include underneath and behind cabinets, and inside of interior walls. Interior walls cannot withstand submersion in water. Even a small volume of water at the base of walls can turn into a big issue. 

Should you be dealing with a water loss problem, contact SERVPRO immediately to ensure effective water removal in your Morris Plains home. We can assist you to examine the affected areas, classify the damage, and create a plan to correct the destructive impact on different surfaces and items in your property. Our technicians can restore your property by taking several steps, including: 

• Removing and disposing of unsalvageable items
• Eliminating standing water
• Extracting water from carpeting, padding, or wood flooring
• Applying antimicrobial treatments to affected surfaces to prevent mold growth 

Generally, it does not take that long to remove water from a house. It’s the subsequent restoration work that takes some time because it needs proper completion. Rushing the work can cause missed water damage, and the results may not last. For instance, rebuilding a wall before the studs are completely dry could cause mold growth. 

Wet drywall is usually unsalvageable and requires replacement. Our SERVPRO restorers can remove the drywall and expose the wall cavity to airflow to help the other materials dry. Having suitable equipment for drying buildings makes the job easier, and using an axial air mover such as the Phoenix Focus Axial Air Mover is a great way to dry damp walls because of its structural design. It directs airflow towards challenging corners where the walls meet the floor. This air mover is easy to use because it dries in clockwise and counterclockwise directions. 

Our technicians can use dehumidifiers like the Phoenix R125 LGR dehumidifier to remove moisture from the air. This dehumidifier is compact and lightweight, meaning it can fit anywhere we need to dry. It has a focused air outlet which directs air downward across damp surfaces to maximize drying power. 

When you need to dry your walls after a water intrusion incident, SERVPRO of East Central Morris County is ready to help. You can reach us at (973) 887-9100. We have the equipment and expertise to deal with the loss. We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster. 

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