SERVPRO Tackles Storm Flood Damage in Durham With Air Movers and Dehumidifiers

6/1/2021 (Permalink)

When a storm damaged this home, SERVPRO was there. We are always on call for storm damage remediation.

Our Certified Technicians Assess the Damage and Put Together an Effective Remediation Plan

North Carolina residents know all too well the devastation storms can wreak. A severe storm can damage property, even flip houses, and of course, there is also the issue of flood damage from stormwater. In the event of flood water entering your home, it is a good idea to get in touch with SERVPRO as soon as you can. We have the equipment and skilled technicians on hand to get your home liveable again as quickly as possible.

One important aspect of flood damage remediation in Durham is the drying process. Our teams arrive at the scene equipped to pump floodwater from your house. After we achieve water removal, it is time to turn our attention to drying your home. Fast-drying is vital to prevent further damage or even mold growth on your property. Of course, fast drying is also an essential part of restoring your home so you can continue with your life.

We use two main pieces of equipment for drying your home: dehumidifiers and air movers.

Dehumidifiers for Water Removal Services

Dehumidifiers draw in moisture-saturated air and pass it over cooling coils where it forms condensation, which is collected in drip trays. Air movers encourage evaporation by directing air over wet surfaces. More evaporation means faster drying times.

The number of dehumidifiers needed depends on the amount of moisture in your home, the extent of the damage, and the types of wet materials (porous or nonporous). Our IICRC-certified technicians consider the humidity, nature of the environment, and type and capacity of dehumidifiers at hand to calculate how many dehumidifiers to use.

Water Clean Up with Air Movers

The number and type of air movers we need depend on the kind of wet materials, the extent of water damage, and the room's layout or building. We use a combination of downdraft, centrifugal and low profile air movers for maximum effect.

SERVPRO understands that calculating the position of air movers and dehumidifiers is key to effective drying.

Contact SERVPRO of North Durham at (919) 467-0880 today for help with flood remediation in Durham, Gorman, Rougemont, and the surrounding areas.