Removing Contaminated Water In A Water Damage Emergency In Rocky Hill

7/28/2017 (Permalink)

If your home has endured water damage from a pipe leakage or natural disaster, SERVPRO can help you remove the contaminated water.

Water Damage Emergency

When a flood or pipe leakage occurs in the house, water can penetrate into the wall cavities and create pockets of saturation. It can also spread to the furniture and other household items, contaminating them in the process. Detecting and decontaminating these areas usually requires professional help and sophisticated equipment such as moisture detection meters.

If your home has endured water damage from a pipe leakage or natural disaster, SERVPRO can help you remove the contaminated water. With many years of experience, SERVPRO has the tools and experts to respond quickly to your water damage emergency in Rocky Hill. We understand that speed is crucial to prevent greater damage and costly repairs.

The first part of the decontamination process is eliminating any hazards on the site. SERVPRO technicians are very keen on safety, adhering to IICRC recommendations in water damage restorations. We post appropriate signs on the site and use the necessary PPE (personal protective equipment), including full body suits, boots, eye protection, and respirators.

We begin the procedure by spraying an EPA-registered disinfectant on the contaminated parts. Containment may be necessary if there is a possibility of spreading to unaffected areas. Silt and debris can also be hazardous if they contain such materials as lead or asbestos. To remove these items, we may use rakes and shovels to ensure that the area is clear.

If the water damage was severe, chances are it affected the carpets and floor as well. SERVPRO technicians use extractors to remove excess water from these areas during the decontamination. In some cases, the contents may be too damaged to be restored. Our technicians can perform tests and determine which ones need to go.

If black water is the source of the contamination, it may be necessary to remove and discard both the carpet and pad. Our water damage specialists are trained to use special disposal procedures when dealing with contaminated pads and carpets. In extreme cases, we use pressure washers to clean contaminated structural components and EPA-registered disinfectants to disinfect the surfaces.

Next, we apply industry standard drying techniques to remove moisture from interior walls and hard-to-reach areas contaminated by sewage or rising water. Any debris on the job site is removed and disposed of properly. Once we are done with the cleaning procedures, we position air movers and dehumidifiers to accelerate drying.

Contaminated water is damaging both to your property and your health. As a locally owned business, SERVPRO of Rocky Hill / Sequoyah Hills / South Knoxville can respond quickly to deal with the water damage. Call us anytime at (865) 862-8907.

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