Grand Junction Problems with Water Losses --Many Homeowners Rely on SERVPRO for Cleanup and Restoration

11/5/2019 (Permalink)

Grand Junction Water Removal Is a Reason to Call SERVPRO for Help

Do You Need Water Removal from Your Grand Junction Home?

A leak requiring water removal is an unexpected homeowner issue. A water supply line breaking in your bathroom is not catastrophic but needs to be dealt with right away. Trying to dry the carpet in a nearby room with old towels does not suffice in this situation.

For any situation requiring water removal in Grand Junction, the specialists at SERVPRO can help you right away. We're Faster To Any Size Disaster. Stopping the flow of water is essential. Depending on how much leaked, removing the water is a crucial step, especially if the carpet in your living room is soaked.

Safe and complete water extraction is essential for maintaining your carpet. Water saturated padding and carpet may present specific issues if not handled properly. In cases of clear water, such as from the bathroom supply line, the main concern is that the carpet backing may separate (delamination) or latex deterioration between the layers. In cases of gray and black contaminated water, it is necessary to remove the padding. In cases of black water, replacement of the carpet is also a requirement. The category of the water is tested by SERVPRO technicians when required to establish the nature of the liquid.

The team at SERVPRO utilizes extracting equipment to remove excess water. Large amounts of deep water require a truck-mounted extractor with a large tank capacity. However, for a saturated carpet, a portable extractor with a smaller tank is more effective in targeted removal. The technicians conduct multiple passes to remove as much water as possible and to preserve the carpet and padding. For the spillage in the bathroom, a mop and bucket may suffice. The key factor is not to allow hidden moisture to cause secondary water damage to the cabinets, toe kicks, and contents.

After removal of as much water as possible, air movement equipment is brought in to enhance evaporation of the moisture from the carpet and bring the RH below 50%. Dehumidification equipment such as LGR and desiccant units then finish the drying process to ensure the carpet is free of moisture. Our SERVPRO technicians measure the moisture content of the carpet with a flat-faced moisture meter to validate that it is properly dried. We typically clean and deodorize the carpet, restoring it to its preloss condition, "Like it never even happened."

SERVPRO of Grand Junction is happy to assist you with water removal. We are here to help 24-hours a day, every day of the year. Call us at (970) 241-8181.

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