Author: Tracy King
Texas may have a reputation for its hot and dry climate, but that doesn’t mean its property owners can shrug off mold and water concerns. Flood damage and water leaks quickly turn into mold, posing serious health hazards.
Property owners who have never been through mold and water mitigation may not know what to do when problems arise. Taking a look at a recent case of water mitigation Austin, TX, can help those people know what to expect.
When a property requires mold and water mitigation, owners should contact professionals like Texas Certified Restoration as quickly as possible. The longer homeowners allow the damage to go untreated, the worse it can get.
Explaining Water Mitigation
Before looking at the details of the case, it’s important to know what water mitigation is. Mitigation comes before restoration. Before a restoration team can start repairing the water-damaged property, they must stop the source of the damage to prevent it from spreading.
For example, if a water heater is leaking, mitigation will stop the leak before it can spread further.
After the source of the water is under control, water mitigation continues with the removal of any standing water on the property. Then, a team of mitigation professionals starts the moisture control process. It’s essential to work quickly. When done correctly, water mitigation prevents:
- Mold
- Damaged drywall
- Collapsing floors
Understanding the distinction between water mitigation and restoration is vital. Some companies only offer restoration, which can only come after water mitigation is complete. Texas Certified Restoration offers both water mitigation and restoration services.
The Steps of Water Mitigation
While every water mitigation job requires some difference in approach, there is a standard set of steps property owners can expect it to involve.
1. Property Inspection
Before a water restoration company takes action, they must complete an inspection of the property. They will determine the source, extent, and type of water damage they are dealing with.
With this information, they can prepare a plan to remove the immediate threat to the property as efficiently as possible.
2. Emergency Repairs
Next, the team will work on any immediate repairs to stop the source of the water damage. This might include plumbing work to fix a leak or boarding off a section of the property to prevent water from spreading.
3. Extraction
With the source contained, the water mitigation company will move forward with the extraction of standing, or unmoving, water. They will use professional equipment to pump out gallons of water. Once the bulk of the water is gone, the team will use vacuums to remove any remaining water.
4. Dehumidification and Drying
Water mitigation companies have industrial fans, dehumidifiers, and air movers to finish drying out the property. This helps remove lingering water that has seeped into porous surfaces such as carpets, furniture, and fabric.
The team will use moisture meters to determine when the property is dry. It’s difficult to estimate the length of this step, as it will vary greatly depending on the property and the extent of the damage at hand.
5. Stabilization of Secondary Water Damage
Next, water mitigation professionals will turn their attention to issues that commonly come with severe water damage: mold, buckling floors, and damaged drywall. They’ll stabilize any signs of these issues to prevent further damage.
6. Cleanup
The final step before the water damage restoration process can begin is cleaning up all materials from the water mitigation process.
Mold and Water Mitigation Case Study in Austin, TX Apartment
Texas Certified Restoration provides water mitigation in Austin, TX. The company’s team used the above steps recently for a water damage case in an Austin apartment.
A client noticed that a painting on their wall had water and sludge in it. She moved the painting to investigate and found water damage and a mold spot on the wall behind it. She then contacted Texas Certified Restoration for assistance.
Texas Certified Restoration identified the source as a pipe leak in the ceiling. The water had leaked into the spare bedroom and soaked through the drywall. They began by removing the mold and the affected drywall.
They also found that the water had damaged the wall’s insulation, so they removed that as well. Then, the team utilized air movers and dehumidifiers to dry the spare room. Finally, they sprayed antimicrobials and sealed the area.
Choosing Texas Certified Restoration for All Water Mitigation Needs
Water mitigation in Austin, TX, requires expertise. Texas Certified Restoration has skilled restoration technicians who strive to restore your property as quickly as possible. Texas Certified Restoration will handle water restoration from start to finish.
The Texas Certified Restoration team is dedicated to high-quality results. Services are available 24 hours a day for homes or businesses in the Greater Austin area. Call at 512-883-6760 or fill out our
online contact form for more information.
Tracy King
About The Author:
Tracy King, of Texas Certified Restoration, brings over 10 years of combined industry experience to the disaster restoration field. Since the founding of the company, Tracy has been committed to providing professional and dependable restoration services to homeowners and businesses throughout the Greater Austin area. With a passion for helping clients navigate the challenges of water damage, fire damage, and other disaster-related situations, Tracy leads a certified team dedicated to delivering quality service that helps families and businesses resume normal life after unexpected emergencies.
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