How Water Mitigation Stops Long-term Damage in Brooklyn

12/13/2022 (Permalink)

With advanced equipment, SERVPRO restores property to pre-damaged conditions, "Like it never even happened."

SERVPRO Technicians Can Reduce Water Restoration Expenses

Long-term moisture problems can wreck a business. Structurally, wooden framing can warp or buckle under consistent exposure to water. Equally, wall joints can erode under constant water exposure, causing cracking and threatening the structural integrity of the building. When excess quantities of water enter the building, it is vital to enact professional repair and restoration to prevent the damaging effects of waterlogging on structure and contents. SERVPRO is a registered and licensed restoration service that operates locally. 

Our services:

• Water damage restoration
• Structural cavity drying
• Water-related repair

Protecting your businesses long-term future means using a professional water mitigation service in Brooklyn. Mitigation is a service that helps to restrict damages caused to a property in the immediate aftermath of an emergency. Often the restriction of damages involves humidity controls, water migration prevention, and a comprehensive drying strategy to protect contents or material damage. We often find that long-term structural problems or mold issues result from pre-existing water damage. For businesses, long-term problems can represent a significantly high expense.

Preventing Long-term Damages in Water Emergencies

Drying is the most effective mitigation technique that we have against water-related problems. Effective drying means exposing wall cavities, inspecting underneath carpets, addressing subfloor issues, and testing materials for water absorption. Without a thorough approach, residual moisture could be missed and weaken or cause deterioration of essential materials in the building assembly. Adopting an informed approach revolves around determining what is wet in the property. To understand this, our technicians use measuring and monitoring equipment. We can then use these readings to calculate the necessary drying equipment and the time needed for restoration.

• Moisture sensors use surface temperatures to determine the likelihood of water residing beneath materials. 
• Penetrating moisture meters provide accurate moisture content readings and are usually used for wood and other dense materials.
• Thermographic images can be taken to assess if water has flowed into cavities of the business without having to remove layers of drywall or building assembly.

Reacting quickly to water intrusion can help to prevent costly long-term damages. Contact SERVPRO of Northwest Brooklyn for water damage restoration at (718) 522-4400.