In the aftermath of a flood, you want things to return to normal as quickly as possible. That’s why, at 1-800 WATER DAMAGE, we always recommend professional flood damage restoration. We understand how stressful it is to deal with flooding, leaks, or similar events. When you have a trusted team to handle water extraction and moisture control, it can make all the difference.
When you picture flood restoration, you may think it deals primarily with removing standing water and repairing damaged surfaces. But that’s not all. If a room still has damp surfaces, it’s critical to dry up these areas as well—and it’s also important to address residual moisture lingering in the air.
That’s one of the great benefits of professional-grade dehumidifiers. At 1-800 WATER DAMAGE, we work quickly and thoroughly to dry up any indoor spaces affected by water damage. It’s why we employ LGR (low-grain refrigerant) dehumidifiers to deliver great results. Let’s review why it’s so important to treat all kinds of moisture issues and how our powerful equipment can be invaluable to the flood damage restoration process.
Moisture Control and How It Impacts Flood Damage Restoration
Why Thoroughness Matters to Flood Damage Restoration
In the aftermath of a flood, bigger and more obvious issues are always a concern. But lingering dampness, moisture in the air, and moisture below surfaces are also critical to address. That’s why 1-800 WATER DAMAGE always takes a thorough approach to flood damage restoration and moisture control.
Here’s why this attention to detail is so vital:
- Limiting the effects of water damage on surfaces. Moisture can be surprisingly destructive to many of the surfaces found within a home. Even small amounts of moisture can degrade building materials over time, making it important to comprehensively dry any affected surfaces.
- Water damage isn’t always visible. You can’t always see how far moisture or water damage has intruded into your home. Often, water can infiltrate surfaces and find its way behind walls, floors, and more. A thorough approach helps to find and address these instances of water intrusion.
- Reducing the potential for mold and odors. Mold and odors can spring up quickly in the aftermath of flooding. In particular, mold needs very little water in order to thrive. Treating moisture buildup with a keen attention to detail is essential to reducing mold risks.
- Addressing air quality is also important. When too much moisture enters the air you breathe, it can have a detrimental effect on your home’s air quality. That’s why it’s important not just to treat moisture on surfaces, but moisture in the air, too.
How Dehumidifiers Can Help with Flood Restoration
So, what are dehumidifiers, and how do they help with the flood damage restoration process?
Simply put, dehumidifiers remove water vapor from the air, reducing the humidity levels within a given space. They work by extracting air from an environment, cooling it, and re-circulating drier air into a space. Our professional-grade LGR dehumidifiers use refrigeration technology to accomplish this at an advanced level.
Why is that so critical to flood damage restoration?
Dehumidifiers help to dry up areas more quickly and effectively, but that’s not all. They’re especially useful for drying up areas that might otherwise be difficult to reach, so that residual moisture can be thoroughly removed from your home. They’re just one of the many tools we use to deliver comprehensive and lasting flood restoration services.
Flood Restoration Services from 1-800 WATER DAMAGE
At 1-800 WATER DAMAGE, we take great pride in the work we do. Flooding can be a devastating experience for any homeowner, but having a trusted team to handle flood damage restoration can bring enormous peace of mind at a difficult time. With LGR dehumidifiers and other state-of-the-art equipment, we’re able to remove water, dry up moisture, and help to restore your space to its pre-flooded condition. We offer nationwide services to homes and businesses, with 24/7 and emergency flood restoration when you need it.
Find out more about our flood damage restoration services. Simply get in touch with 1-800 WATER DAMAGE, and our team will be happy to assist.
