Restoration after water damage

2/16/2022 (Permalink)

While we require water to live, when water damages our houses and property, it must be addressed and resolved as quickly as feasible to avoid additional and costly damage. Water in your house is one of the most damaging and devastating things that can happen to you as it will destroy everything from roofing, walls, flooring, possessions and potentially cause health issues such as mold. Thankfully though, no matter the size of job - how bad or extensive the water damage is, there are restoration steps on how to deal with flood damage and how to find water damage in east Nashville once it has been discovered.

The Goal of Water Damage Restoration

The goal of SERVPRO® of East Nashville, Madison, Goodlettsville is to make it "Like it never even happened." meaning restore the home or property back to its preloss condition. If walls are damaged ultimately - the walls must be rebuilt, but this is not the case until the new area's aesthetics are comparable to that of the surrounding wall. Carpet restoration following water damage is also done in a similar manner. The unusable portion must be removed; if no suitable replacement can be found, you may consider replacing the entire carpet to restore your room completely.

Safety First

When it comes to restoration the most important step and thing is you and your families safety. In any major home disaster first and foremost ensure your family is safe no matter if it's water damage or a flood. There are a couple of things you can do when it is safe to return to the home such as turning off the power (if you can safely do so). Never enter or re-enter a flooded home before turning off electricity!

Water Restoration Solutions

When it comes to Water Restoration Services the amount of restoration that needs to be completed or performed will be dependent on the severity of the damage sustained. In some water damage cases, SERVPRO placing Air Movers and our Dehumidifying Equipment will be enough to truly dry out the property whereas in other cases we will need to remove walls (drywall), flooring, and clean and disinfect certain surfaces to prevent mold. However extensive your water damage is, it’s important to call SERVPRO of East Nashville Contact us 24/7 at (615) 868-5324 today for help in such situations.