WOW! Plumbing Leaks, Durham Home Flooded, What Next? Call SERVPRO of Course for Damage Control

3/26/2019 (Permalink)

Water Leaks in Durham Homes Are for the Birds!! Call SERVPRO for Extraction and Drying

Dealing with Water Damage in Your Durham Home Caused by Leaking Pipes

Plumbing systems are susceptible to clogs, stoppages, and damage. Even a small crack can dump many gallons of water per day on your home. Water pipes in the kitchen or bathroom may break due to temperature fluctuations or wear and tear. Pipes installed in exterior walls or those located in the basement can freeze during the winter and are therefore more susceptible to breakage.
 
Leaking pipes may not cause too much damage if fixed promptly, but burst ones can cause extensive water damage to your Durham home, particularly if you do not turn off the water supply valve quickly. If the water from a faulty pipe soaks into walls, floors, upholstered furniture, paper products, and unfinished wood, it can cause damage worth thousands of dollars. Water intrusion can cause furniture to swell, paint to blister and fungi to appear in your home.
 
A speedy response to a water loss is crucial. It minimizes the damage and prevents the condition from deteriorating further. Our SERVPRO professional technicians can assist you in restoring your home to its preloss condition whenever possible. Our SERVPRO technicians have IICRC certifications arming us with the skills and knowledge required for successful water damage restoration and cleanup.
 
Water damage is never exactly the same in every home. A unique technique and process are required to treat it. Our SERVPRO WRT techs assess the damage before deciding on the most suitable method for restoration. We begin the water removal process promptly to prevent further damage. We use powerful pumps to extract as much water as possible from the affected areas so that we do not have to remove much of it with dehumidifiers. Extracting water physically is 1200 times more efficient than using a dehumidifier. Generally, both devices are needed to ensure that the RH relative humidity of the structure is within acceptable levels of 55% or less. Water vapor can cause secondary water damage to contents and structural elements.
 
Our technicians know how to undertake every step beginning from extraction to drying. Therefore, you can rest assured that your home is in safe hands. We identify and stop the leakage so that the restoration process can be effective. We also use moisture meters and sensors to identify sources of moisture intrusion and hidden residual dampness during the treatment. .
 
Even clean water can create a sour odor on your carpet, furniture, and linens. We can use specialized cleaning techniques to clean items within the affected area. Our technicians can also treat the area with antimicrobial solutions to prevent mold growth.
 
When water damage hits your home, the right company to call is SERVPRO of North Durham. When you call us, we respond fast. Call us 24/7 at (919) 467-0880 for top quality water damage restoration services in Chester and Orange Factory.

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