How Our Experts Manage The Water Removal Process In Lenexa

12/21/2019 (Permalink)

Managing the Water Removal Process in Lenexa to Save Property

A lazy day in the house can turn into a hectic rush to save valuables from exposure to water if there is a leak from pipes or appliances such as washing machines. Restoration of water spills requires urgency because some of the severe damages happen after contents and materials are exposed to water over extended periods.  Calling a professional water removal service like SERVPRO immediately after noticing the loss can help.

The water removal process in Lenexa may require more effort in some areas of the building because of concentration by gravity action or the materials in the area. Typically, water collects in rooms on the ground floor or other areas with lower elevation, such as the garage. Rooms with carpeted floors also collect more water because the carpet and pad are porous. Our SERVPRO crews scope the house after arriving at the site to establish the affected areas and the tools suitable for the job. For example, on a carpeted surface, scoping helps establish whether to use weighted tools for the extraction or to remove the carpet and extract normally.

Depending on the source and duration of the spill, an incident can leave a considerable volume of standing water in your property, especially if it is not elevated enough for some of the water to flow out naturally through gravity. Choosing a pump with the right lift and volume capacity helps ensure the process runs smoothly. Our SERVPRO crews have access to different types of extraction equipment, including truck-mounted ones and portable ones. We also have high-speed pumps that can move large volumes of water within a short period.

After extracting all the standing water, there is a need to dry excess moisture from contents and materials affected by the water. Evaporation is the primary technique for removing moisture. Setting up different air mover units around the property helps our SERVPRO technicians increase the evaporation rate in the house. We also have dehumidifiers to extract the evaporated moisture from the air.

Water removal can help restore the preloss state in a property if well managed. Call SERVPRO of Olathe / Lenexa at (913) 782-4693 to send a team that can deal with every aspect of the loss, “Like it never even happened.”

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