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Water Damage Restoration Checklist
8/6/2021 (Permalink)
SERVPRO staff inspecting room after water damage
Water Damage Restoration: A Checklist
With a wide range of hiking and biking trails and unique sites like the Plantation Farmer’s Market and the nearby Deerfield Beach Boardwalk, Plantation, FL is a nature lover’s delight. Unfortunately, Mother Nature isn’t always as welcoming as we’d like and when storms strike they can bring devastating water damage to a home or business.
No matter what the cause, water damage can be very costly so getting it addressed quickly is important. That’s why the professionals at SERVPRO of Plantation should be your first call for any water related emergency. We’re prepared to take your call 24/7 and we’ve got the training and expertise to handle any job.
Our technicians follow a specific checklist to ensure that the restoration process is completed quickly and thoroughly:
- Identify the Source and Type of Water – The first step is identifying the source and stopping it to prevent further damage. At the same time, we’ll determine the level of contamination by identifying the type of water involved.
- Inspect the Premises and Assess the Damage – Next we’ll thoroughly inspect the entire premises and assess the extent of the damage, identifying any particular safety issues that need to be addressed.
- Check for Mold – Mold is one of the biggest dangers presented by any water damage, so we’ll check for any signs of mold growth and perform a complete mold remediation.
- Remove Standing Water – Submersible pumps and industrial strength wet/dry vacs are used to remove all standing water.
- Deodorize and Disinfect – We use deodorizers and EPA-registered disinfectants as antimicrobial treatments to ensure the entire premises is completely clean and safe.
- Determine What Can be Salvaged – We’ll perform a complete inventory as we go along and if anything is deemed unsalvageable by you or your adjuster, we’ll make sure it’s safely removed.
- Monitor Temperature/Humidity Levels – Temperature and humidity levels will be carefully monitored throughout the restoration to facilitate the drying process.
- Thoroughly Dry – All moisture is removed from the surface and air using industrial strength air movers and dehumidifiers.
Water damage can leave you stressed, but you don’t have to go it alone. Call SERVPRO of Plantation and rest easy knowing you’ve got neighbors on hand to help get you on your feet again. We respond faster to any disaster and we won’t finish the job until we know you’re satisfied. That’s what being a community means to us.
About the Author
Tyrone Po
We understand the challenges that can happen 1st hand (I have experienced them myself) and how we can help you get things back to normal.
Affiliations: We are affiliated with Professional Golfers' Association of America, American Red Cross, Better Business Bureau, BOMA, Community Association Institute, Ft Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, Independent Agents of Broward County, Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification, Lauderdale by the Sea Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Broward, Plantation Chamber of Commerce, South Florida Claims Association, Wilton Manors Business Association
Certifications: AMRT - Applied Microbial Remediation Technician, ASD -Applied Structural Drying Technician, CCT - Carpet Cleaning Technician, ECTP -Employee Certification Training Program, FSRT -Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration Technician, UFT - Upholstery & Fabric Cleaning Technician, OSHA - 10-hour General and/or Construction Industry Training Program, HST -Health and safety Technician, OCT - Odor Control Technician, RRRP -Lead-Based Paint Activities and Renovation, WRT -Water Damage Restoration Technician, IICRC -Certified Firm
Awards: Better Business Bureau - A Rated, Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce Small Business Award Recipient