Water Mitigation Services

Our First step is always to document the current damages to your home pre mitigation.  This helps ensure that your insurance company will pay for all of the Damages. Our documentation process includes. 

-Measuring out the damaged area and inputting into Xactimate the agreed upon industry software for a seamless claims process

-Taking photos and moisture readings using thermal and penetrable meters to ensure accuracy.  Documentation is one of the most important steps to a insurance claim. 

The second step in the mitigation process is to secure the situation and make it safe.  this includes.

-Emergency water extraction

-Setting up containment barriers and negative air scrubbers.

- Protecting floors by properly covering them. 

- Covering air vents with filters 

- Ensuring electrical shock is minimized 

-Securing and removing all contents so they are not affected by demo 

The Third step in the water mitigation process is removing the wet building materials that cannot be dried out or the materials behind them such as insulation.  Materials that are removed often times include.

-Drywall

-Insulation

-Hardwood Flooring

-Casings & Baseboards

-Cabinets

-Shower + Tubs

-Vinyl Flooring and many more 

After the wet building materials are removed, we Hepa Vac and remove all of the crumbs and dust.  It is important to start with a fresh slate for the rebuild process.  

The Fourth Step in the water mitigation process is to dry the structure to pre loss condition.  This will ensure there is no mold growth and the structure is prepped for reconstruction.  Typically drying equipment will need to stay running 3-5 days after setting.  Once the building is dry you will be ready for reconstruction 

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