When Water Damage Strikes!

4/2/2021 (Permalink)

Our Technicians use moisture meters to detect hidden levels of moisture within building materials.

The first 24 hours are crucial in preventing secondary or permanent damage. Within four hours of receiving a loss notification, SERVPRO of Northwest Ventura County professionals will be on-site to help. Here are the steps we follow when handling water damages:

INSPECTION – Our technicians will inspect all areas for moisture to get an idea on the extent of water damages. They will then review the inspection with you and provide you with next steps.

EMERGENCY SERVICES – If SERVPRO of Northwest Ventura finds that emergency services are needed, we jump into action and give you a step-by-step overview. Emergency services include extracting standing water, removing baseboards and setting up drying equipment. The quicker we move to contain the area, the faster we can mitigate damages.

MONITORING – To help ensure your home or business dry to appropriate industry standards, a SERVPRO of Northwest Ventura professional will monitor the drying process daily. Progress will be communicated with you.

DEMOLITION-If SERVPRO of Northwest Ventura finds that materials are not showing progress after a reasonable time, we may recommend removing materials. We leave the area clean and ready so you can contact a contractor of your choosing to help with your re-build. 

EMERGENCY WATER DAMAGE TIPS:

• Shut off the water source, if you are unable to call a local plumber
• Turn off circuit breakers for areas that are wet to prevent electric shock
• Remove as much excess water as possible. Do NOT use a vacuum to extract water as this can lead to electrocution.
• Place aluminum foil between furniture legs and wet flooring to prevent secondary damages
• Move any paintings, art objects, computers, documents and other sensitive valuables to a dry place
• Do not turn on light fixtures if the ceiling is wet or enter rooms where ceilings are sagging from retained water

For more information on recovering from water damage, contact SERVPRO of Northwest Ventura County at 805-507-5507