Water Damage Restoration
Water Damage Restoration Services
Whether from natural causes or a burst pipe, water damage presents numerous health hazards to you and your property. Mold growth, flood damage, standing water, and water rot can be just as destructive to your property as wildfire. Our water damage restoration team provides prompt, specialized service to prevent a water damage emergency from turning into a battle with the insurance company.
Philadelphia Restoration Services is your local professional water damage restoration service with extensive experience in water extraction. From storm damage to flood damage, we’ve seen it all. We provide water restoration and water damage mitigation services to Philadelphia residents.
The Toll of Water Damage
Though adverse weather conditions, including rain and snowstorms, can cause significant damage, pipe bursts, and appliance malfunctions are far more common causes of water damage. Often, a slow leak originating near the source, such as a washing machine or water heater, foreshadows the later mold or flooding.
You can contain a relatively minor leak by turning off the source and promptly collecting the water. Even if your pipes and appliances are functioning normally, it’s always beneficial to check for places where leaks could occur, especially in a basement—98% of which suffer water damage during their lifetimes.
If major flooding does occur, isolating the damage is extremely difficult. Holding flood waters in one room or area of the house is almost impossible, even with immediate attention.
When extensive water damage occurs, water rot and mold tend to set in not long after. If a flood is too severe to handle yourself, it likely isn’t safe to remain in your home—especially if contaminated or toxic water, called gray water or black water, is present.
How Does Water Cleanup Work?
At Philadelphia Restoration Services, our water restoration team will oversee and catalog each step of the drying process and restore your home to full working order. We will also deal directly with insurance companies, ensuring that you have a stress-free environment while your home recovers.
The Water Cleanup Process
Because each customer has different needs, our Philadelphia Restoration Services team sometimes alters our water damage restoration process to suit the situation. However, in most cases, we tend to follow a tried and tested outline.
Assess the Damage
Our team safely inspects the affected portions of your property, including areas with standing water. We determine the quality of the water and the extent of the damage it has caused.
Dump as Much Water as Possible
Once we get to work, we extract flood water by the gallon and eliminate as many immediate health risks as possible. We dispose of gray water and black water safely, without contaminating the land.
Dry and Dehumidify
Our experts use professional equipment, including air movers and industrial-grade humidifiers, to manipulate the waterlogged space and completely dry it out. Hidden moisture can plague a house for years to come, which is why we monitor humidity levels until every drop is gone.
Clean and Sanitize surfaces
Carpets, ceilings, walls, and furniture receive antimicrobial treatments, breaking down odors and killing lingering bacteria. With your approval, we responsibly dispose of any items that we can’t salvage.
Restore the Home to Its Former Glory
We can even reinstall damaged hardwood, drywall, tile, and carpet. If a home is unsuitable for habitation during the repair process, our team can help you move your belongings to a safe place.