Preparing for Water Damage Restoration at Your Newington Home

12/21/2023 (Permalink)

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Smooth Water Damage Repairs in Newington with SERVPRO®

Water intrusion in your Newington property creates many problems, including damaging structural materials and furniture. Damages can also occur from your attempts to restore the affected areas if you use the wrong approaches. Hiring a professional service such as SERVPRO for water damage restoration projects can prevent adverse outcomes.

One of the reasons your water damage restoration efforts in Newington might cause harm is poor preparation before you embark on the process. When you are poorly prepared, you react to issues as they develop rather than anticipate them and thus, you may leave materials exposed longer or create hazards. SERVPRO follows well-laid-out procedures ensuring the process runs smoothly.

Necessary Preparation Steps

• Safety evaluation
• Identifying water sources
• Establishing the damage extent
• Assembling the required equipment

A water-damaged property has wide-ranging safety issues, including live electrical conduits, piling debris, and slippery surfaces. Actions like turning off main switches and unplugging appliances before venturing into the property improve safety. SERVPRO IICRC-certified technicians take further steps, such as using Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters when connecting electric-powered equipment and circuit analyzers to address electric risks. Organizing wastes using large trashcans and zip-tying cables and hoses minimizes other hazards.

Locating the Source of Water Damage

Water damage manifests differently - it might be concealed within wall and ceiling cavities or affect open areas. Another typical variation is the source of water that damages your property. Thorough probing is essential to identify and address the sources unless there is a readily apparent source, such as leaks from a faulty appliance. Our SERVPRO technicians use specialized equipment for such probing.

Tools That Help Locate Water Sources

• Acoustic listening devices that reveal leaks or flowing water within walls or floors
• Pressure testing equipment that probes the integrity of plumbing pipes
• Moisture mapping tools that visually represent moisture meter readings
• Thermal cameras that rely on temperature differences to identify hidden moisture

SERVPRO of Newington / Central Hartford can eliminate any guesswork in water damage restoration at your property. Call us at (860) 667-9191. We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.