We Act Fast to Limit Damage to Your Stony Brook Home After Water Damage

9/12/2022 (Permalink)

Stony Brook water damage bothering you? Call SERVPRO, We're Faster To Any Size Disaster.

Steps that Guarantee Safety During Water Removal in Affected Stony Brook Homes 

Whatever an incident leaves your Stony Brook property flooded, removing all the standing water fast is essential to keep the damages at manageable levels. Water removal may require different steps, including scooping the water with buckets or pumps and controlling the evaporation rates by managing temperature and air movements. It is easy to forget safety when juggling all these activities.

Safety of the affected people

Carrying out the process of water removal from your Stony Brook home is impossible without people being in contact with the spilled water. That contact can pose a wide range of risks. There is the risk of electrocution because water conducts electricity. Our SERVPRO technicians address these risks in different ways. We have electrical circuit tests to verify that no electrical hazards exist after we turn off the power. We also have PPE, Personal Protective Equipment, like rubber boots and gloves to protect against contaminants.

Safety of the structure

Water can damage structural components, especially after extended exposure. It can also ruin the physical appearance by affecting finishes. For example, it can cause chipping or bubbling of paint, ruining the visual appeal of a wall, ceiling, or other parts of the structure. Apart from removing water fast, there is also a need to take additional precautions. When drying your premises, our SERVPRO technicians make calculations to ensure balanced drying. This prevents issues such as condensation, which can transfer moisture to elevated surfaces, or cracking or warping in materials such as wood due to unbalanced drying. 

Safety of the equipment

The equipment used during removal plays a crucial role in expediting the process. However, damaging the equipment during the operation would amplify the cost of restoration, especially if using hired ones. Our SERVPRO technicians are highly trained, so we operate our equipment safely and in ways that guarantee maximum efficiency. For example, we ensure nothing blocks the vents of the air movers. We also use GFCI, Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters, when operating electric-powered equipment in wet environments.

Call SERVPRO of Port Jefferson at (631) 476-5300. We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.