What Is The Water Damage Restoration Process in Tiffin?

9/15/2021 (Permalink)

Restoring your home after a water damage event requires specialized equipment and products. This advanced equipment helps your Tiffin SERVPRO remove the water, including the moisture that you may not see, quickly and efficiently. We then dry the structure with powerful dehumidifiers. Finally, our technicians will clean the affected area with professional-grade cleaning and sanitizing agents for your comfort and safety.

What Does SERVPRO Do During Water Damage Restoration?

Every water damage situation is different and will require a unique solution, but the general process stays the same. The steps listed below illustrate our process for the “typical” water damage emergency:

Step 1 - Emergency Contact

The restoration process begins when you call SERVPRO. Our representative will guide you through the crisis and ask 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 the majority 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 SERVPRO Professionals 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 content using several techniques. Our trained professionals provide sanitizing treatments and to remove odors and deodorize your property.

Step 6 - Restoration

Restoration is the process of 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 may entail major repairs, such as the reconstruction of various areas or rooms in a home or business.

What Steps Can I Take While Waiting For SERVPRO To Arrive?

What you can do after flooding while you wait:

• Remove excess water by mopping and blotting.
• Wipe excess water from wood furniture after removal of lamps and tabletop items.
• Remove and prop wet upholstery and cushions.
• Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting.
• Turn air conditioning on for maximum drying in summer.
• Remove colored rugs from wet carpeting.
• Remove art objects to a safe, dry place.
• Gather loose items from floors.

What not to do after flooding:

• Don't leave wet fabrics in place. Hang furs and leather goods.
• Don't leave books, magazines, or other colored items on wet carpet or floors.
• Don't use your household vacuum to remove water.
• Don't use television or other household appliances.
• Don't turn on ceiling fixtures if the ceiling is wet, and keep out of rooms where ceilings are sagging.

Here at SERVPRO of Huron & East Seneca Counties, we are water damage restoration specialists, and we know the East Seneca area well! Our team is composed of highly skilled men and women local to the Tiffin area, and they stand ready to restore your Tiffin home or business back to its original condition after water damages, no matter the size of the event.

In addition to water damage, we handle storm damage, mold remediation, and much, much more! 

We can get your home or business Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned, too. 

This franchise is independently owned and operated.