What Are Some Effective Tips To Help Me Deal With Water Damage?

2/13/2023 (Permalink)

During springtime in Middle Tennessee, we expect rain and storms. Your Hermitage/Donelson home may face large amounts of water at this time of year. In addition to precipitation, water damage can quickly arise within any Nashville home due to pipe bursts, leaks, unattended faucets, and more. 

What Are Some Proactive Steps I Can Take If My Hermitage/Donelson Home Experiences Water Damage?

• Determine the severity of the damage. Is your whole basement flooded, or just a tiny puddle from a malfunctioning appliance? Is your ceiling or roof affected? Do you detect any moldy odors or see any evidence of an infestation? All of these questions are important ones to answer!
• Shut off your water main as soon as possible after discovering water damage if it seems to be coming from a source inside your home, such as your sink, a leak, a pipe burst, or more. If the water is coming from outside precipitation, take steps to prevent further damage until the repairs begin. 
• If you have a situation where you cannot stop the flow of water or if the damage is extensive, call disaster restoration professionals like SERVPRO. We can come to your home immediately and manage your water damage emergency.

What Does The SERVPRO Water Damage Restoration Process Look Like?

It’s better to leave severe water damage to restoration professionals. Unless you’re a plumber yourself, it’s probably best for you to let restoration professionals deal with severe water damage to your Hermitage/Donelson water damage restoration steps are as follows:

Step 1 - Emergency Contact

The restoration process begins when you call us. Our representative will guide you through the crisis and may ask several questions to help us better understand the equipment and resources.

Step 2 - Inspection and Water Damage Assessment

We determine the scope of your water damage at this stage. We inspect and test to determine the extent of damage and how far the moisture has traveled to ensure proper and complete restoration.

Step 3 - Water Removal / Water Extraction

The water removal process begins almost immediately and removes most of the water. We use powerful pumps and vacuum units to quickly remove hundreds or thousands of gallons from your property, which helps prevent secondary water damage and mold growth.

Step 4 - Drying and Dehumidification

We use specialized equipment to remove the remaining water that is harder to access. Our Professionals will use room measurements, temperature, and relative humidity to determine the optimal number of air movers and dehumidifiers needed to dry your home or business.

Step 5 - Cleaning and Sanitizing

We clean all of the restorable items and structures damaged by the water. We are adept at cleaning contents using several techniques. Our professionals are trained to provide sanitizing treatments, remove odors, and deodorize your property.

Step 6 - Restoration

Restoration is restoring your home or business to its pre-water damage condition. Restoration may involve minor repairs, such as replacing drywall and installing new carpet, or significant repairs, such as the reconstruction of various areas or rooms in a home or business.

If you experience water damage in your Nashville home, SERVPRO of Hermitage/Donelson can be onsite immediately to help you manage the situation. We also handle mold remediation, odor removal, sewage cleanup, and much more. No matter what kind of emergency you may face, you can call SERVPRO at (615) 885 3906 for assistance. 

This franchise is independently owned and operated.