DIY Storm Water Damage in Wayne can Become a DIY--DON'T!

6/27/2022 (Permalink)

Stormwater damage can result lead to mold growth unless treated quickly. Call SERVPRO of Wayne to handle all of your water damage restoration needs.

Why Should Wayne Homeowners Outsource Storm Water Removal? 

When storm damage happens to your home, fast water removal action saves your home and bank account from dealing with secondary issues that cost more money to resolve. A mistake many property owners have made is to assume because surfaces look dry, there is nothing more to do.

SERVPRO came to a homeowner's property with storm water removal needs in Wayne. The homeowner cleaned and dried what he assumed was all the floodwaters that entered his home; however, a foul odor remained. Situations like this are not unusual in self-cleanup from in-home floods. 

Common indicators there are areas of moisture left behind that require addressing include:

• Musty odors that continue to grow in prominence
• Signs of mold growth
• Warping or buckling hardwood flooring or sheetrock
• Tiles coming loose (Delamination)
  

Our technicians use state-of-the-art moisture detection equipment to locate flood water anywhere it migrates in your home. Our technicians scope behind walls and under flooring to determine the water path. They also ensure we eliminate every bit of excess moisture through the removal of the baseboards or other structural components for maximum airflow. 

Mold is a concern when there are high humidity conditions in a home. We use hygrometers to determine areas in the property where conditions are favorable for mold growth due to raised air moisture levels. Hygrometers enable us to set drying goals below a humidity level to inhibit mold growth. Once located, our drying equipment includes both air movers and commercial dehumidifiers that accomplish what consumer-sized fans cannot match. 

Cases, where water has been allowed to stand for any length of time need odor control. Our technicians have access to numerous types of equipment to meet the property's needs. Light odor control methods may include time-release gel pellets or stout applications such as ultra-low-volume fogging for stubborn scents. 

Storm water removal needs to happen as quickly as possible and have a thorough cleanup. SERVPRO of Wayne at (973) 546-4977 is available 24/7 to extract the water and leave your property "Like it never even happened."