What to Expect from ServiceMaster of Cobb Water Damage Mitigation?

Most people will never have a large water loss at their home. Since you are reading this, you may
be one of the few that is experiencing one of the most stressful things that can happen to
homeowners. Water damage is often handled improperly, leaving one’s home with long-term
damage that may have been preventable. This is why it is so important to choose the right
contractor for your job,  ServiceMaster of Cobb.

Water can create an incredible amount of damage in a short period of time. After the water is
discovered, the stopwatch starts. The objective is to properly dry the affected areas of your home
before the mold can propagate. Mold can start to grow within 24-48 hours.

Many insurance policies specific conditions on how to handle mold clean up,  ServiceMaster of
Cobb is an insurance company preferred vendor.

The cost of dealing with water damage is typically covered to the extent of your general
insurance policy. Therefore, the water mitigation and drying process must begin immediately
after discovering the water to limit mold growth and ultimately, remediation work. Once you
discover the problem, call ServiceMaster of Cobb immediately! Dealing with insurance is not
always smooth. The information you provide when opening a claim can result in denial or
limitations of coverage.  So here are what to expect from ServiceMaster of Cobb water
damage mitigation. 

·        Start dehumidification immediately, unless it is warm and dry enough outside to keep
windows open. Removing water vapor is important in preventing secondary damage from
condensation on surfaces outside the water travel area.

·        Remove all furniture and personal property from the impacted areas. Make sure wet items
are not put in boxes where they can create mold and damage other dry property.

·        Extract as much water as possible. Solid flooring can be done fairly quickly, though sometimes
requires removal. Extracting water from carpet can be done if the water source is category 1,
and the water does not cover a large area. When multiple rooms are impacted by water, the carpet
will typically need to be pulled up and the pad removed. In the past, it was common to float carpet
by blowing air under it. This should only be done with the pad removed and water extracted from
the carpet and subfloor below. If the carpet is old, damaged or has been wet for more than 24 hours,
it typically needs to be disposed of unless it can be racked, dried, and cleaned.

·        Baseboard trim on walls that got wet should be removed to get air movement to the bottom of
the wall where moisture can persist and mold can hide.

·        Removal of drywall may be necessary if the wall is insulated or has been wet for an extended
period. If wallboard becomes soft, it is structurally compromised and needs to be removed.

·        Wet insulation should be removed and disposed of.

·        Finally, dirt and debris are removed with vacuums, and air movement can begin. Place air
movers to help with evaporation and speed up drying times. This often can require multiple air movers
per room.

·        Drying mats, injection, and heat drying systems can help to reduce the required demolition by
drying construction materials in place.

·        Ensure adequate dehumidification is available. Air movement and heat will increase the
evaporation rate resulting in large amounts of water vapor that need to be removed from the
environment.

Then the job of reconstruction, also by the experts at ServiceMaster of Cobb.

   

Our team is trained, experienced and knowledgeable. We provide fast response to take care of
everything as quickly as possible. We are an Insurance Company Preferred Vendor, which
provides you with an even smoother and proficient solution to your needs. Call Us Immediately,
we will be to your location within 45 minutes of your call. Contact us at 678-264-3310 for Georgia,
and 423-220-4482 for Tennessee. You can also visit https://smrestoreus.com/ for more details.
Serving businesses and homeowners located in Georgia and Tennessee.