Water Removal and Drying
With our vast knowledge, experience and the use of the industry's most effective equipment and techniques, you can count on us to quickly restore you to pre-loss condition or better.
Whether your water damage situation is larger or small, water extraction must be executed promptly and very thoroughly in order to prevent more severe problems from surfacing in the future, such as mold. The key to effective water removal is to start quickly and dry completely - not just carpet and wall surfaces - but also framing, insulation, sub-flooring and other structural components behind the scenes.
Flood Specialists uses moisture meters and infrared thermal imaging cameras to assess the degree of water penetration both at the surface and in the core of the structure. Based on the results of that assessment, our technicians then apply a variety of techniques and equipment to ensure complete drying with refrigerant dehumidifiers for smaller jobs, desiccant dehumidifiers for larger projects, Thermal Energy System for 1-day drying.
Water Damage Services
- Water removal/extraction
- Drying all wet objects
- Water damage repair/restoration
- Dehumidify wet areas
- Thermal drying
Helpful Tips on what to do until help arrives
Do
Remove as much excess water as possible by mopping and blotting- Wipe excess water from wood furniture after removal of lamps and tabletop items
- Gather loose items, toys, etc. from floors
- Remove and prop up wet upholstery and pillow cushions for even drying
- Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting
- Turn air conditioning on for maximum drying in summer
- Remove Oriental rugs or other colored rugs from wet wall-to-wall carpeting
- Move valuable paintings and art objects to a safe, dry place
- Freeze valuable books and documents to retard mildew growth until drying can be performed
Don't
- Leave wet fabrics in place; dry as soon as possible. Hang furs and leather goods to dry separately at room temperature.
- Leave books, magazines or other colored items on wet carpets or floors
- Use your household vacuum to remove water
- Use TVs or other household appliances while standing on wet carpets, floors or wet concrete floors
- Turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet; be sure to keep out of rooms where ceilings are sagging from retaining water.
Beth England, Chicago, IL
