If your property has suffered from flooding, then you are going to need a way to extract that water. This is where professional water extraction comes in. This process safely removes standing water from your home that may have become corrupted by the contaminants to which it has become exposed and the time bacteria and fungus have had to spread and grow. This is also why the water extraction process needs to begin quickly to minimize the spread of contaminants and the risk of mold growth.
Shut Off the Water Source
The very first step in any water extraction is to find the source of the excess water; whether it is a crack in the floor or wall letting in groundwater or a leak in a pipe, it needs to be cut off. This will allow the water that has already entered to be removed without being immediately replaced.
Recover Valuables
Standing water can quickly absorb contaminants and serve as a breeding ground for bacteria and fungus. As a result, it should be carefully avoided. Let professionals safely retrieve any valuables for you. These professionals can often restore damaged belongings and dispose of damaged materials safely as well.
Extract Standing Water
The first step to restoring your property to normal is to pump out the standing water. This step will require technicians armed with the correct safety gear, submersible pumps, and several other pieces of equipment. These technicians will remove the standing water, which will prevent the problem from spreading as well as most mold growth. However, the area will still be pretty wet.
To solve this, technicians will use specialized equipment such as infrared cameras to identify areas that have been saturated. Oftentimes, the water will have seeped behind walls and ceilings and potentially made it through to the subfloor. Using the information they collected, the technicians will make a plan to extract the remaining water.
Finish Drying Everything
This crucial step will remove all of the remaining moisture preventing mold, damage to structural elements, and unpleasant odors. Generally, this step will use high-powered fans and dehumidifiers strategically placed to reduce humidity and quickly dry out drywall, carpets, structural elements, and other materials in your building. Using special instruments, the technicians can assess the remaining moisture in the materials of the home and judge when they are at a safe and low enough level.
Disinfect and Clean
After everything is dry, there is likely quite a mess left behind, as well as potentially harmful bacteria and mold spores. So, the next step is to break out the cleaning equipment and make sure everything is made spotless. Here is also where the restoration of damaged materials can occur. By the time the technicians are done, your property will be dry, clean, and ready to return.
Final Thoughts
If your home or business suffers from flooding, it is critical to start the water extraction process as soon as possible. This will minimize damage as well as the spread of contaminants and harmful organisms. This will keep the cost of repairs down and get your property back to normal as quickly as possible.
Contact Us
If your property has suffered from flooding, contact ABH Services Inc. Our experienced technicians will respond quickly to remove the water and can even work with your insurance provider for direct billing. Call us at (781) 941-2422 and connect with us on Facebook.