Water Removal In Old Hickory

5/24/2017 (Permalink)

Water Removal

Flooding can result from failed plumbing, a thunderstorm or even someone forgetting to turn off their sprinklers before going to bed. Regardless of the source of the water, it can quickly destroy property, damage your home, and result in mold problems if not quickly removed.

When it comes to water removal in Old Hickory, it needs to be done by a professional restoration company to ensure your home is dry and safe. SERVPRO has years of experience throughout Tennessee when it comes to pumping out standing water, extracting water from carpets and treating affected surfaces. Once our technicians secure your home to ensure a safe working environment, we bring in pumps to remove any standing water that is higher than two inches. If the power has been interrupted, we provide generators or generator trucks for continuous electrical support. Once every room has been pumped out, one of our technicians will check the crawlspaces in your home for water and remove that as well.

With your floors no longer underwater, the next step is to extract the water trapped in your carpets and wood floors. First, we use moisture meters to determine how much has penetrated them. Next, we move any furniture that might be in the way and to prevent secondary damage as we work.

Now, we replace the pumps with water extractor wands. These devices are designed to draw water out of carpets and floors without harming carpet fibers or the wood surface. If there is a pad underneath the carpet, we remove and dispose of it. It is tough to dry out a pad, and it is certainly cheaper to replace one than pay the cost of restoring it.

With the carpets and floors dry, technicians examine these surfaces for damage. We examine the carpet for bad seams, mold and if the back of the carpet has delamination. Fixing minor seam damage is simple, but large separations and excessive delamination require replacing the carpet. We also recommend disposal if we find mold in the carpet fibers.

If the carpet is determined salvageable, technicians treat the back of the carpet and the floor underneath with a deodorizer and perhaps an antimicrobial agent and then lay it back down. We use the extractor wands again to draw out any possible remaining moisture. Once that is completed, we stretch and reattach the carpet. Removing water from your home must be done quickly and thoroughly. If you have standing water or a wet living room floor, contact SERVPRO of Wilson County. Call us at (615) 449-5000 today.

For more information about the City of Old Hickory, Tennessee visit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Hickory,_Tennessee