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Tampa Bay Water Damage Restoration Services
Water damage restoration procedures and clean up may be much more than what is visible. Water pipes that burst or begin to leak in your house may not get noticed for a long period of time.
Water damage restoration may be too costly for individuals to repair by themselves. Flood damage repair companies are specialists in the clean up and repair of damage sustained to your home or office building from any type of water damage.
Water damage restoration procedures require immediate moisture removal and control to prevent or stop the growth of mold and mildew, which causes biological contamination.
Dehumidification is essential in the cleaning process to remove evaporated moisture from the air and prevent secondary damage.
Regardless of the extent of water damage, water contamination spreads quickly. Serious health hazards can occur if the structure is not dried out immediately. If carpeting can be salvaged, we specialize in water extraction and expert cleaning and sanitation of all carpeting in your home or office building.
Guidlines for Water Damage
These guidelines are for water damage caused by clean water. If you know or suspect that the water source is contaminated with sewage, or chemical or biological pollutants, then an experienced professional should be consulted if you and/or your remediators do not have expertise remediating in contaminated water situations. Do not use fans before determining that the water is clean or sanitary.
Actions that should be taken with Water Damaged Materials:
- Books and papers:
- For non-valuable items, discard books and papers.
- Photocopy valuable/important items, discard originals.
- Freeze (in frost-free freezer or meat locker) or freeze-dry.
- Carpet and backing - dry within 24-48 hours:
- Remove water with water extraction vacuum.
- Reduce ambient humidity levels with dehumidifier.
- Accelerate drying process with fans.
- Ceiling tiles,Fiberglass insulation & Cellulose insulation:
- Discard and replace.
- Concrete or cinder block surfaces:
- Remove water with water extraction vacuum.
- Accelerate drying process with dehumidifiers, fans, and/or heaters.
- Hard surface, porous flooring(Linoleum, ceramic tile, vinyl):
- Vacuum or damp wipe with water and mild detergent and allow to dry; scrub if necessary.
- Check to make sure underflooring is dry; dry underflooring if necessary.
- Non-porous, hard surfaces(Plastics, metals):
- Vacuum or damp wipe with water and mild detergent and allow to dry; scrub if necessary.
- Upholstered furniture:
- Remove water with water extraction vacuum.
- Accelerate drying process with dehumidifiers, fans, and/or heaters.
- May be difficult to completely dry within 48 hours. If the piece is valuable, you may wish to consult a restoration/water damage professional who specializes in furniture.
- Wallboard(Drywall and gypsum board):
- May be dried in place if there is no obvious swelling and the seams are intact. If not, remove, discard, and replace.Ventilate the wall cavity, if possible.
- Window Drapes:
- Follow laundering or cleaning instructions recommended by the manufacturer.
- Wood surfaces:
- Remove moisture immediately and use dehumidifiers, gentle heat, and fans for drying. (Use caution when applying heat to hardwood floors.)
- Treated or finished wood surfaces may be cleaned with mild detergent and clean water and allowed to dry.
- Wet paneling should be pried away from wall for drying.
"The subfloor under the carpet or other flooring material must also be cleaned and dried. See the appropriate section of this table for recommended actions depending on the composition of the subfloor."
If mold growth has occurred or materials have been wet for more than 48 hours, mold growth may have occurred. Items should be tested by professionals if there is doubt.
If a particular item(s) has high monetary or sentimental value, you may wish to consult a restoration/water damage specialist.
**Note that mold growth will not always occur after 48 hours; this is only a guideline.
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