Water Damage Restoration

Water damage is the second-largest cause of home insurance claims, following hail and wind. Damage can result from flooding, heavy rain, snow, broken pipes, leaks, and even toilet overflows. These are just a few of the ways water can cause damage to residential, commercial, and industrial properties, and they all have something in common, water damage can manifest over a short period of time.

When a flood happens, the water follows the least resistance path, ending up on the lower-level floors. It is absorbed in porous materials such as drywall, wood, carpet, and other materials as it travels. The outcome is discoloration, warping, swelling, and mold growth within the structures. If immediate action is not taken and left untreated for some time, the structures will weaken, and the moisture can cause mold growth.

What is Water Mitigation?

Water mitigation is the process of reducing or preventing damage caused by water. Water mitigation services are typically called upon in the event of water damage caused by natural disasters, such as floods or hurricanes, or by man-made disasters, such as burst pipes or leaky roofs. The goal of water mitigation is to quickly and effectively remove the water and moisture to prevent further damage and to restore the affected area to its pre-damage condition, call All Atlantic Restoration today for help.

The water mitigation process begins with an assessment of the damage from All Atlantic Restorations. This assessment includes identifying the source of the water and determining the extent of the damage. Once the assessment is complete, the water mitigation team can begin the process of removing the water. This involves using specialized equipment such as pumps, vacuums, and dehumidifiers to extract water and moisture from the area.

After the water has been removed, the area is dried and sanitized to prevent the growth of mold and bacteria. This involves the use of industrial-strength fans and dehumidifiers to dry out the area, as well as cleaning and disinfecting any surfaces that were affected by the water.

It's important to note that water mitigation and water damage is a time-sensitive process, as the longer water sits, the more damage it can cause. For this reason, it's important to contact a water mitigation professional as soon as possible after water damage occurs. Contact All Atlantic Restoration today at 732-290-5686.

If you have water damage, DO:

Create air-flow by opening closets and doors.
Remove draperies from touching the floor.
Mop up existing water.
Wipe down wet furniture
Store valuable documents and personal items where they will be safe.

If you have water damage, DO NOT:

If electricity is on, do not enter room with standing water.
Do not use any electronics if still wet.
Don't try to clean up mold.
Do not remove carpeting or any other type of permanent flooring.
Don't attempt to vacuum the water up.

Special equipment as well as a well-qualified company, should be called to handle all water mitigation jobs. It is essential for advanced dehumidification and water extraction equipment to be used to remove standing water and excess moisture. Following these procedures, the cleaning, deodorizing, and restoration begin.

By hiring All Atlantic Restoration, you can rest assured you are choosing the best in the industry. A professional company that will inspect, assess, extract the water, dehumidify, clean, restore, and post-job monitor. Call us now at 732-290-5686 when disaster strikes!