Home Water Damage typically starts in the Bathroom
5/31/2022 (Permalink)
Many instances of the flooding and other water damage experienced in homes start in the bathroom. Bathrooms are a common source of water damage which can be created by overflowing toilets, overflowing sinks, under sink pipe bursts, overflowing bathtubs or water pipe leaks underneath the flooring. SERVPRO of NW Charlotte has water restoration specialists to help recover from the water damage caused by any issue in your bathroom.
Finding the Source of Water Damage
While an overflowing bathtub or toilet is never expected. Home owners are usually immediately aware when the water damage happens, unless they aren away at the time of the flood. Sometimes leaks can happen behind the walls of bathrooms that can go on for days, weeks or even months without being identified until the damage is significant. Water damage in bathrooms can cause considerable damage and mold growth. Visible issues can even go undetected if the owner is away from the home for a significant amount of time. In some cases, an unexpectedly high water bill can alert a homeowner something is wrong. Bathroom water damage of any type needs immediate professional attention.
What to Do After Your Bathroom Floods
While you’re waiting for water damage mitigation company to arrive, here are a few water damage tips:
- Remove excess water by mopping and blotting.
- Wipe excess water from furniture after removal of tabletop items and lamps.
- Remove and prop up wet cushions and upholstery.
- Remove wet area rugs..
- Turn air conditioning on for maximum drying in summer.
- Remove colored rugs from wet carpeting.
- Remove important objects to a safe, dry area.
What Happens When Water Damage Specialists Arrive
When the a water mitigation company arrives, they get to work to immediately assess the damage. They’ll inspect the damage and make an assessment in order to rectify the situation. Next, they’ll use advanced equipment to extract the water using pumps and vacuum units to rapidly remove water from your bathroom and surrounding impacted areas, which helps prevent further water damage and mold growth.
Then comes drying and dehumidification to help prevent odors and mold from growing.
Next, they’ll clean all the restorable items and structures damaged by the water as well as sanitizing treatments to remove odors and deodorize your property.
Finally, there’s restoration - restoring your home to its pre-damage condition. Restoration might include minor repairs like replacing drywall, tile floor repair, painting, or installing new baseboards in your bathroom. More significant repairs may include tarping, boarding up, packing, and moving, or other repairs.
SERVPRO of NW Charlotte can simplify the restoration process by handling the initial water damage mitigation and rebuilding the affected areas that will bring a building back to full functionality.
Bathrooms are a common area when it comes to water damage and flooding but choosing the best water damage restoration company can make the recovery process easier.
Contact us at (704) 393-7890to get your water damage handled quickly and professionally.