The Role of Restoration in San Antonio Homes with Water Damage

5/16/2022 (Permalink)

Dealing with water damage in the home can be overwhelming. Contact SERVPRO for certified technicians and effective water removal and drying equipment.

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The process of dealing with property water damages is split into three categories. In the case of water intrusion, these categories are usually emergency mitigation, cleaning, and then restoration. Each of these categories is not mutually exclusive, meaning that sometimes drying a property or cleaning it can be sufficient to return it to its preloss condition.

An insurance adjuster decides the role of restoration for water damage in your San Antonio home. Our role as restoration technicians is to ensure that your home suffers minimal losses and return the property to you "Like it never even happened." Cleaning and drying wet structures or possessions are examples of our mitigation activities to reduce losses. Not all wet items need to be replaced, and, with the right equipment, many soft furnishings, textiles, and belongings can return to a good condition. However, in some situations, parts of the property may be deemed non-salvageable, in which case SERVPRO can arrange and install replacements. As water restoration providers, we can help with:

• Ceiling leaks
• Water mitigation
• Water restoration

The types of activity classed as restoration by your insurance adjuster could include refinishing surfaces, replacing some of the building assembly, or replacing the ductwork in your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. High-value, good-quality items such as solid wood flooring are good candidates for restoration because they would be expensive to replace and are often resilient enough to withstand exposure to moisture. Cheap materials may also be returned due to their low cost and low resilience. These replacements are very common in water intrusion events, including drywall or carpet pads. The carpeting in your property can often be expensive and time-consuming to replace. At SERVPRO, we have a tiered showcase cleaning system that can help return these items to preloss condition through cleaning and mitigation. 

• During restoration, special services are available, including installing vapor barriers or replacing old insulation.
• Electrical outlets can often be replaced on ceiling fans, light fixtures, or other parts of the home's electric circuit. 
• Sanding down cupped or warped floorboards before refinishing is another example of restoration activities. 

If your home suffers from water intrusion, contact SERVPRO of Braun Station for water damage restoration at (210) 267-2159.