How Do I Still Have Moisture After Cleanup?

8/26/2020 (Permalink)

Homeowners have to deal with many things which may include storm damage. Don't let the moisture take over your home. Contact SERVPRO right away.

SERVPRO Finds Hidden Moisture in Your Monticello Home.

Even after drying the floors and sopping up all the floodwater in your Monticello home, it is vital to continue the drying process by using industrial-strength air movers and dehumidification equipment. Throughout the water restoration process, technicians periodically check and measure moisture levels within your home.

Why Do I Need to Make Sure to Remove All Moisture?

Leaving Flood Water Unattended May Result in Secondary Damage.

Flood damage inevitably means hidden water in your Monticello home. Even if the flood only covered your floors' surface, it may have spread to the drywall or seeped into the subflooring. It can also go into the ceiling of your basement, potentially causing extensive secondary damage. Our trained technicians use moisture sensing equipment to detect moisture pockets that may not be apparent to the eye. If caught quickly, technicians can mitigate more severe damage.

What Might Happen if Moisture Goes Unnoticed?

• Warped flooring, walls, or ceilings if water remains undetected beneath the surface.
• Flooring or walls may need replacement if moisture is not caught in time.
• Microbial growth may occur, including the expansion of mold colonies.

What Equipment Does SERVPRO Technicians Use to Detect Water?

• Moisture Sensors: Have sharp probes to detect moisture in carpets and padding. Probes penetrate through all layers to accurately detect moisture levels.
• Thermal Imaging Cameras: These infrared cameras detect temperature changes that indicate the possibility of hidden moisture, typically within wall cavities.
• Moisture Meters: These can measure the actual moisture content in a material. There is a relative scale for measuring wood that ranges from 5% to 30%. Moisture meters may penetrate through hard surfaces, depending on the location of the water. 

For 24/7 assistance after a flood, contact SERVPRO of Sullivan and South Ulster Counties at (845) 791-7647. We're Faster to Any Size Disaster.

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