Water Removal After DIY Cleanup in Morris Plains Home

3/5/2020 (Permalink)

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Why You Need Help From The Experts For Your Homes Water Mishaps 

Many homeowners choose to handle water damage in their homes themselves to save money. In some cases, this decision works, and in others, it can lead to even more loss. 

SERVPRO handled a water removal in a Morris Plains home that needed extra help. A toilet overflow in a finished basement bathroom left the water on the tile floor, and the homeowner assumed he had cleaned it up using a mop and dried the floor with fans. 

Signs Water Loss Remains

The next day, the homeowner noticed the tiles in the bathroom came loose. When delamination occurs, it is usually due to water seepage under the tile, and when the water contains sewage, the issue is even worse. SERVPRO technicians came out to inspect the loss area, and their moisture detection equipment confirmed the subfloor needed drying. A small amount ran behind the baseboards and wicked into the sheetrock.

How SERVPRO Addresses Embedded Moisture

The techs removed the loose tile and baseboards for water extraction and used their pumps to pull as much moisture out as possible from the subfloor and floor joint areas. Only about an inch of water wicked into the sheetrock, and the techs measured roughly six inches above the water line and cut it away evenly so repairs would be seamless. 

Complete Drying

The techs used air movers to quickly pull the embedded moisture out of the subfloor and wall cavities. The drying mats forced air into the subfloor and got moved periodically during the drying phase to ensure all areas attained drying goals. 

Preparations for Repairs 

For complete restoration, the bathroom needs to have the water loss areas cleaned and disinfected. SERVPRO techs have access to a wide array of antimicrobial and antibacterial cleaning agents that leave surfaces sanitized and ready for the installation of tile and sheetrock to bring the room to its preloss condition. With their general contractor license #13VH06046200, the techs can go from the restoration to rebuilding and complete the restoration services without the stress of finding and vetting an outside contractor.

SERVPRO of East Central Morris County at (973) 887-9100 for water removal needs of any size. The certified technicians are available 24/7 to make the water loss in your home, "Like it never even happened."

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