Why Worry About Water Removal in Malton if the Fluid Drained Away?

2/4/2022 (Permalink)

Taking care of the water removal after an emergency is our specialty. Team SERVPRO is standing by 24/7 for your emergency call.

SERVPRO Technicians Trace Water Damage Migration to Ensure All Materials Dry Out

When a burst pipe or ceiling leak from a rotted roof drains into your Malton house, water removal quickly can seem superfluous. Although the water pools up and sweeps across floors, it also appears to vanish. When you are no longer wading, is the water crisis past? SERVPRO professionals strongly suggest that is not the case.

What Does the SERVPRO Crew Evaluate After a Significant Leak?

A broken pipe or severe rainstorm can send thousands of gallons of fluids flowing into your home in Malton. Water removal involves many steps, the majority of which involve following the pathways the water wended throughout the numerous building materials of your home. All caches of trapped water need release and extraction, and damp structures, fixtures, and contents require specialized strategies for drying. Expect our technicians to:

• Use moisture detectors, moisture meters, and infrared imaging to map the perimeters of the water damage infiltration

• Plan controlled demolition if water is unreachable or to open wet building cavities for drying, including, as needed:

• Ceiling weep holes for pooled, overhead water

• Drilled or cut drainage openings behind baseboards to drain the water between walls

• Loosening of strategically selected hardwood floor planks to allow air flow and drying

• Flood cuts sawn between walls studs to remove crumbled drywall or plaster and facilitate warm air movement 

When SERVPRO Finds Trapped Water Is Extraction Preferred?

Whenever possible, liquid water needs evacuation assisted by the controlled demolitions strategies above. Although SERVPRO has highly effective drying equipment, the time it takes to dry materials completely reduces significantly with diligent extraction. Time management is vital during water removal scenarios as the damage water causes is progressive and secondary damage such as mould damage takes only 24 to 48 hours to take hold.

Have confidence that the team from SERVPRO of North Mississauga will track, find, and remove all water and lingering moisture in your dwelling. Contact us at (905) 238-7376 to schedule an assessment and discuss a water damage management plan.