10 Feb 2016

Flood Restoration

It can happen in an instant—a burst pipe, a hole in the ceiling, or a groundwater swell—and water damage impacts everything in your home or office from the floor to the ceiling and the walls in-between. Flood restoration can be a difficult, messy, and sometimes even hazardous job. Always contact a licensed professional when dealing with water damage. Vital Restoration has the knowledge, training, and experience to handle your disaster cleanup.

Water is indiscriminate in its destructive power. It will invade ceiling tiles, insulation, wooden framing, carpets, furniture, books, and more. It gets in-between and underneath and saturates everything it touches. If left untreated, it provides the ideal breeding ground for bacterial growth and mold formation. Flood restoration doesn’t just get rid of a messy eyesore or smelly mess, it also eliminates serious health risks caused by untreated water damage.

Plug the Leak

The first step to flood restoration is stopping the flood. In the case of natural disasters, the only thing to do is wait for the waters to recede. But when the water damage is due to a leaky roof, broken pipe, or other plumbing issue, the source of the problem must be fixed first. Only then can the restoration process begin.

Water Removal

First, the standing water must be removed. Vital Restoration uses industrial extractors to ensure that all of the liquid (including mud, sewage, and soiled water) is eliminated. Our trained and experienced staff can remove standing water from below the floor and above the ceiling. We even remove water from the walls, too.

Let’s Get Dry

Once the water has been removed, the real work begins. Dehumidification is the most critical step in the process of flood restoration. If floors, ceilings, drywall, and carpet aren’t properly dehumidified, warping and structural damage can occur. What’s worse: if moisture remains, mold is likely to form. Mold can cause serious health problems for anyone in your home or business.

Don’t Forget the Soap

Flood waters bring black water. This means that it brings mud, sewage, bacteria, and other contaminants that pose serious health problems for those exposed to it. We use industrial strength cleaning products and processes to sanitize your property.

Blast Your Water

When you have water damage to structural aspects of your building and home, Vital Restoration employs a water mitigation technique. Drywall and wood in frames, floors, and ceilings soak up water like a sponge. A wet structure can compromise the integrity of the building’s frame and provides a ripe environment for mold and bacteria. Our licensed staff uses high-powered dryers and blowers to blast the water from your floors, ceilings, walls, and support structure.

Put Your Books on Ice

Some of the most common casualties of water damage are books, papers, and other printed materials. Our flood restoration techniques include freeze drying. This is a process where we use a closed and controlled environment to remove moisture at a low temperature providing for excellent recovery of your important archival materials.

Contact Us Today!

Cleanup after water damage is serious business. It’s so much more than simply drying out something that was wet. Vital Restoration will properly dry, sanitize, and restore your property. Contact us today to get your free estimate!

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