Water Damage in Fort Mill - What to Do With Your Property

5/19/2016 (Permalink)

Emergency service for water damage is only a call away at 803-324-5780.

SERVPRO of York County Offers Fort Mill Water Damage Remediation Services

Water damage in Fort Mill homes can be one of the most problematic events for local property owners. Homeowners may experience some type of water damage in varying degrees. When you have standing water in your home, the effects go beyond having to remove the water. It makes you worry about how long it will take to repair the damage and at what cost to you. Rest assured, however, that the property can be restored to the pre-loss condition when you know the proper steps to take to address the situation. 

Dealing With the Water 
The first step necessary to prevent further water damage in Fort Mill homes is to address the water situation. Stop the flow of water if you can. For example, if you have a plumbing leak, turn off the main water valve supplying the home with water, and call a plumber for repair service. Afterward, you can begin extracting water on your own, or you may use professional water extraction methods to remove the water quicker. Keep in mind that time is of the essence because of the potential for mold growth and the likelihood that secondary water damage will spread across many surfaces in the home the longer the water remains. SERVPRO can expediently remove the water, thus mitigating damage to belongs and the structure.

Facing the Moisture Issue
Even when the water has been extracted from your Fort Mill property, your work is not complete. High levels of water in the home can result in elevated humidity levels, and this can be just as damaging to the home as the water itself. For example, high humidity levels can result in warped wood, electronic breakdowns, mold growth and more. You can air out your home on your own, but you may find that professional services yield much faster progress, which is a true benefit for your property. SERVPRO utilizes air movers and dehumidifiers to increase evaporation rate and to pluck moisture from the air reducing the RH (relative humidity.)

Repairing the Property 
Only after the water and moisture have been removed from the home can the repair work begin in earnest. Some areas may be warped, stained or odorous, and each surface may require a different approach to cleaning, restoring, or replacing it. For example, carpeting may be stained, but it generally can be steam cleaned to restore it to like-new condition. Parquet flooring may have to be replaced with a new surface. However, if it has mold damage, the carpeting will require replacement. There many surfaces in the home, hard and soft like fabrics, that need attention. 

When you want to improve your property after a flood issue, professional services may yield faster and superior results. SERVPRO of Rock Hill & York County offers proven water remediation and repair services that can be used to extract the water and moisture quickly and repair the property. 

Flooding or Water Damage? Call Us Today – (803) 324-5780

24-Hour Emergency Water Removal Service

Flooding and water emergencies don’t wait for regular business hours and neither do we. We provide emergency water restoration services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – including all holidays. Fort Mill residents can expect an immediate response time, day or night.