Water Damage Restoration

Water Damage Restoration in Southwest Houston, TX

Need help ? Call: (800) 303-5844 Water is an important element that is essential for all life forms. However, water can also be damaging, particularly to homes and businesses. It doesn’t matter whether the water comes from an internal issue like a leak or pipe burst, or from a natural source like rain and flooding. When excess moisture is in a property, it spreads quickly, causing gradual damage and encouraging mold growth. It is crucial to call a professional for water and flood damage restoration as soon as possible. ServiceMaster Restoration & Cleaning provides residential and commercial water damage restoration in Southwest Houston, TX. Every one of our technicians has IICRC certification and the experience to provide effective water damage cleanup. From a minor leak to a severe flood, our technicians can handle all cases of water damage in commercial and residential settings.

Trusted Flood Cleanup and Water Damage Restoration

The presence of water within a home or commercial building, from a small leak to standing water, can result in serious property damage. The reason that water can cause major damage is because there are many porous materials within homes and buildings including wood, drywall, flooring, subflooring, furnishings, and sheetrock. Water can easily spread through these materials, causing them to swell, buckle, warp, and corrode. If structural materials like wood and drywall take in too much water, this can result in serious structural damage for the home or building. The other major issue caused by water damage is mold growth. Mold spores are always present in the air, and they are more likely to form mold colonies when they have a source of moisture. Mold growth can occur in as little as 24-48 hours after water damage has occurred and it can cause major damage to the surfaces and materials it affects. The presence of mold also puts your health at risk. The damage caused by water and the risk of mold growth will only increase the longer you wait to address the damage. Make sure you call our professionals at ServiceMaster Restoration & Cleaning for residential and commercial water damage clean up.    

Professional Residential and Commercial Water Damage Restoration

When you call us for water damage restoration, our technicians will promptly arrive at your home or business to contain the water and evaluate the damage. We will then use advanced water extraction equipment to remove standing water. After the water is extracted, we will set up drying and dehumidification equipment to thoroughly dry affected building materials and furnishings. When all the excess water and moisture have been eliminated, we will restore and repair the damage and use anti-microbial cleaners to properly clean and sanitize the affected areas. The following are included within our complete residential and commercial water damage restoration services:

• 24/7 emergency response
• Free consultation and inspections
• Dehumidification and water extraction
• Anti-microbial applications and sanitization
• Moisture monitoring
• Air quality control
• Mold removal
• Debris removal and demolition
• Content cleaning and pack-out services
• Upholstery and carpet cleaning
• Insurance claim help

Water Damage Restoration Tips

Make sure you contact ServiceMaster Restoration & Cleaning once you notice water damage in your home or business. After you call us, use the following tips to help manage the damage: What to Do:

• Promptly call ServiceMaster Restoration & Cleaning to contain the damage and eliminate the excess water.
• Mop and blot dry the water.
• Get rid of temporary flooring, including area rugs.
• Keep curtains and drapes off the floor by placing them on a clothes hanger and then hanging it up on the curtain rod.
• Wipe down excess water from furniture, and place aluminum foil beneath furniture legs to limit carpet damage.
• Move paintings, photos, and other delicate items to a safe place.
• If weather permits, open exterior doors to speed up the drying process.
• If books have suffered water damage, keep them tightly packed together to prevent pages from warping. We can use a specialized process to treat them.

What Not to Do:

• If the power is on still, do not enter a room with standing water.
• Do not use a standard vacuum cleaner to remove excess water.
• Do not try removing carpeting and other permanent flooring. This should be done by professionals.
• If standing on a wet floor, do not use electrical appliances.
• Do not try getting rid of any mold or mildew on your own.

Commercial Flood Damage Restoration for Businesses

If your business is affected by water damage, you need to have the property repaired immediately. Any hesitation to address the water damage will cause the damage to spread which will increase the cost to your business. Our professionals at ServiceMaster Restoration & Cleaning can provide commercial water damage restoration to minimize the inconvenience to your business and reduce costs. We have the equipment and knowledge to repair water damage in any commercial setting. During the restoration process, our experts are committed to working together with your employees to avoid disruptions to your business activities. Water damage is an incredibly serious problem in residential and commercial properties. If water damage is neglected, it can cause costly damage to the structure of a building as well as mold growth. Make sure you call our professionals at ServiceMaster Restoration & Cleaning if your home or business is affected by water damage. You can call us 24 hours a day at (800) 303-5844 for water damage restoration emergencies in Southwest Houston, TX.

Is water damage restoration and repair necessary?

Water damage should be repaired promptly, if possible, in response to water damage occurring. The urgency in addressing this issue comes from the possibility of water becoming contaminated if it is not treated and the fact that it will continue to spread and worsen the damage. There is also a higher risk of mold growth the longer water damage goes unaddressed. If you see damaged walls or flooring from water, you need to have them repaired. You can dry flooring and furniture yourself if they are wet and not damaged, but it is usually best to have a professional do it properly.

What does water damage restoration include?

No matter what caused the water damage or how much water there is, the following steps are included in water damage restoration: examination and assessment of the damage, water extraction, drying and dehumidification, cleaning and sanitizing, and restoration and repair.

How long does it take to dry water damaged property?

Water damage restoration and drying takes about 3-5 days in most cases. Extensive water damage from flooding may take 7-14 days for drying and restoration.

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