The water damage restoration process
Water damage can occur unexpectedly and render a home inhabitable and disrupt a business's operations and revenues. The causes can range from flash floods to burst pipes and sewer backups. Either way, the best way to return to normal life and business is to take immediate action and call for a professional water damage restoration company. All Nation Restoration discusses what the water damage restoration process must include to return a property to its pre-loss condition.
Step 1: Inspection, assessment, and estimation
A detailed inspection and assessment are done by a water damage specialist such as All Nation Restoration. The team uses high-tech moisture detecting equipment to detect even the most obscure moisture. The category of water damage - clean water, gray water, or black water- and the class of water damage - level 1, level 2, level 3, or level 4 helps determine the level of contamination and the extent of restoration needed. Post the inspection, the damage including sketches, photos, videos, and dry books is documented for the client’s records and insurance billing purposes. This inspection and the cost estimation offered by All nation restoration is sans any cost.
Step 2: Water removal
Post the inspection, the first and foremost step in the process is to remove the standing water from the tiles, wood, carpets, or hard surface flooring. The team carefully moves all the furniture and contents out of the work area to protect them from further damage. Contents that are beyond rescue such as wet baseboards, wet drywall, wet insulation, and wet carpet are removed as well. Other materials that can hamper the drying process are also removed.
The longer the water is left standing, the larger the damage will be. Water must be extracted swiftly from all nooks and cavities to prevent secondary water damage - mold.
The restoration teams use the latest equipment to extract the water efficiently followed by further inspection with moisture detectors to identify hidden moisture behind and beneath walls, carpets, and floors.
Step 3: Drying and dehumidifying
The moisture hiding in the wall cavities and other nooks and crevices must be removed to prevent warping, breaking, or mold growth. This is where the drying and dehumidification step comes in. Industrial quality air movers and dehumidifiers are used to dry out any contents that are still damp or are tough to access. The moisture levels are constantly monitored to ensure there are no moist spots.
Step 4: Cleaning and sanitizing
After the drying step, the team will use the requisite equipment and methods to clean and sanitize the property depending on the category of water damage. Mold removal is usually a part of this process wherein an antimicrobial solution is applied to the wall cavities, walls, ceiling, and floors to kill any mold spores present and to prevent mold from growing. Mold removal is very important as it helps prevent any health effects. The cleaning and sanitization leave the property ready and safe for any reconstruction process.
Step 5: Restoration
During restoration, all the damaged contents are fixed or replaced. Emergency building services such as board-up or temporary fencing and simple repairs like drywall repair or carpet cleaning can be carried out. Properties that have undergone serious damage may need complete or partial reconstruction.
Step 6: Insurance claims
Insurance claims can be tedious. Experts at All Nation Restoration can handle all water damage insurance claims. The team has all the proper documentation and billing software required to make an insurance claim process smooth and free of complications. The company can represent the clients and ensure they get the best service and proper coverage from their insurance company. The team will directly send the bill to the insurance company in most cases with no out-of-pocket cost to the clients.
Property owners can get in touch with All Nation Restoration for professional water damage restoration services, and be assured of a high-quality job and absolute dedication.
Why All Nation Restoration?
All Nation Restoration is a full-service Water, Fire, Smoke, Mold, and Biohazard Company with many years of experience in the water damage restoration industry. Here are some of the features that the company is known for:
- Well-trained technicians, the best equipment, the best tools, and the best products in the industry.
- Free estimates and inspections.
- Lifetime owner transferable warranties.
- Swift emergency response time with 24x7 availability.
- Sterling customer service by our technicians and staff.
- Licensed, bonded, and insured.
For more information on water removal services, call (512) 934-8180 or email at info2@AllNationRestoration.com
