Force 1 Restoration Services - Force 1 Restoration Talks About Water Damage Restoration

What is water damage restoration?

The causes of flood damage can range from natural disasters to burst pipes or sewer lines. Regardless of the cause, water damage restoration is necessary to restore a property to its pre-loss conditions. Force 1 Restoration shares what a water damage restoration process entails.

Ideally, property owners should hire an IICRC-certified company to restore the property. The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is a regulatory body that sets the industry standards for adequately restoring water-damaged properties to their original state.

Water damage restoration steps

Step 1: Inspection and assessment

Detailed inspection and assessment are done by the water damage restoration team. The inspection helps determine the category of water damage - clean water, gray water, or black water- and the class of water damage - level 1, level 2, level 3, or level 4. The experts will use state-of-the-art equipment to detect the extent of water absorption, investigate the level of contamination, and determine the extent of restoration work that is required.

Once this inspection is over, the team can provide cost and time estimates.

Step 2: Water removal

The priority in the water restoration process is to remove the standing water. The longer the water stays, the bigger the damage will be. Especially in the case of basements and crawl spaces, water must be extracted swiftly to prevent secondary water damage - mold.

Restoration teams use various equipment such as submersible pumps and high-powered vacuums to extract the water efficiently.

Once the visible water has been extracted, further inspection is conducted using moisture detectors to identify hidden moisture behind and beneath walls, carpets, and floors.

Step 3: Drying and dehumidifying

Once the hidden moisture is discovered, the restoration team begins the dehumidification and drying process. Industrial quality air movers and dehumidifiers are used to dry out any contents that are still damp or are difficult to access.

This stage is crucial as leaving the damp contents and corners can lead to damage such as warping, breaking, or mold growth. The team constantly monitors the moisture levels in the house and ensures there are no moist spots remaining before moving on to the next step.

Step 4: Cleaning and sanitizing

Depending on the level of contamination, the experts will take steps and use the requisite equipment and methods to clean and sanitize the house. Cleaning may include spray and wipe cleaning, dry cleaning, and wet cleaning.

Various cleaning techniques ranging from foam and abrasive to immersion cleaning may be used to thoroughly clean every item. Mold remediation may also be a part of this step. Mold growth occurs due to the perfectly humid environment in a water-damaged house. The swift removal of mold is important to prevent any serious health effects. -

One of the results of water damage and mold may be strange odors. Technicians identify and eliminate offensive odors by using industrial-grade air scrubbers and fogging equipment.

Experts also use specialized personal protective equipment (PPE) for cleaning potentially hazardous materials. During this stage, it becomes evident what can be restored and what needs to be disposed of.

Step 5: Restoration

During restoration, all materials that were damaged or removed will now be fixed or replaced. Emergency building services such as board-up or temporary fencing may be required to prevent any further damage. Some situations may require simple repairs like drywall repair or carpet cleaning. Whereas homes that have suffered very severe damage may need complete or partial reconstruction.

Force 1 Restoration is a professional water damage restoration company that can take care of the complete restoration of a house from the beginning till the end, swiftly and efficiently.

Why Force 1 Restoration Services?

The professionals at Force 1 Restoration Services can quickly arrive at the damaged residence with the personnel, equipment, and training to begin the water removal, drying, and restoration process. The team of professionals can handle the claims process and total restoration project from beginning to end for its clients.