When a pipe breaks, time is of the essence. In an instant, a torrent of water can flood an entire home or building and soak items and materials to their detriment. Within days, unextracted moisture can foster mold development, while any standing water left can support bacterial growth and can be a source of diseases if it is contaminated. In any case, it’s best to find a professional to perform water removal, drying and dehumidification, and proper cleanup and disinfection.
ServiceMaster by Wright has been of service to many residential and commercial properties in Southwest Florida. Here’s an account of our response to a broken pipe in Fort Myers Beach, Florida.
How Our Professionals Deal With Water Damage
ServiceMaster by Wright is a water removal company that can dispatch a technician to a residence at any time of day. A professional can come over at any time of the year to provide homeowners with the instant help they require.
Our professional process includes:
Inspection and Assessment
- When our water technicians arrive at a property that has been flooded, they may inquire about the issue in detail.
- The purpose of the questions is to offer the professional a better understanding of how to proceed with water extraction.
Water Extraction
- When our water technicians arrive at a property that has been flooded, they may inquire about the issue in detail.
- The purpose of the questions is to offer the professional a better understanding of how to proceed with water extraction.
Structural Drying, Dehumidification, and Content Cleaning & Restoration
- Professionals move on to the following phase, which is drying wet flooring, once the water extraction procedure is completed.
- When people think about floors, they may only think of hardwood or tile floorsthat need to be dried. However, many homes contain carpets and rugs that have a high predisposition for quickly absorbing water.
- As a result, drying wet floors, rugs, and carpets as quickly as possible is crucial. Fans and air circulation can be used to dry damp floors and other items in a home.
- Books, woodwork, and art can all be affected by moisture in the air. Even after all of the water has been removed from a structure, mold can easily form. As a result, our experts work diligently to ensure enough air circulation and dry moist flooring.
Although flooding within a home can be a big headache for many homeowners, there is no need to despair. Water damage restoration services provided by ServiceMaster by Wright give homeowners peace of mind.
Our Response to Broken Pipe Water Damage in Fort Myers, Florida
1. Emergency Contact
- In 2016, ServiceMaster by Wright received a call from a homeowner in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, for water damage.
- The cause of the water damage was a broken pipe in the attic above the bathroom, which affected multiple rooms of the house.
2. Professional Response
- ServiceMaster extracted the water from the home and then started the structural drying process. The technicians set up dehumidifiers and air movers throughout the home to assist in the drying process.
- Insulation was saturated and needed to be removed and was replaced at a later time. Items in both bathrooms and the cabinets in the kitchen were damaged by the water and needed to be removed.
- ServiceMaster removed and disposed of the hardwood floor that was damaged, as well as the toe kicks. Some of the drywall needed to be removed for proper drying and were replaced at a later time.
- The technicians applied antimicrobial solutions to avoid mold growth. ServiceMaster’s construction department worked with the homeowner to rebuild the damaged areas. They replaced all the drywall, baseboards, painting, etc.
- New items and cabinets were installed in the bathrooms and kitchen. They also replaced the hardwood floor.
Contact Us for Water Damage Restoration in Fort Myers, Florida
ServiceMaster by Wright is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at our live answering service, (239) 431-9947. You can also connect with us online. We are servicing residential and commercial properties in Fort Myers, Florida, and the surrounding areas and counties.
- Nearly 40 years of experience
- IICRC Accreditation
- State-of-the-art equipment
- Licensed technicians
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Our Fort Myers office is located at 6451 Arc Way Fort Myers, FL 33966. Contact us today.
