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After

Niagara Falls Kitchen Needs Extensive Water Damage Restoration by SERVPRO

Burst pipes are among the most common reasons for water damage SERVPRO technicians handle in Niagara Falls properties. The Before Photo shows this kitchen with a significant need for water damage remediation. The biggest issue with the Niagara Falls home damage was that the water clean-up efforts did not begin quickly, and mold growth started along the baseboards. The technicians can: 

- Perform water damage repairs

- Water removal services

- Identify articles without restoration potential in the Niagara Falls kitchen.

Two Outcomes During Water Damage Remediation for Tile Flooring in Niagara Falls Properties

The flooring in this Niagara Falls kitchen was resilient tile. This tile type gives a comfortable step due to its layers and "cushion" when stepped upon. Unfortunately, it absorbs water after prolonged contact, and once it hits the interior layers, the tile has little to no water damage restoration potential. SERVPRO technicians needed to remove the tile due to the water seeping underneath so the subfloor could dry. Before removal, they test the tiles in the Niagara Falls home as older installations can have tiles with asbestos cores that require special handling for removal. 

- A controlled demo is a part of Niagara Falls water damage restoration.

- SERVPRO technicians recommend water damage repairs

SERVPRO Has Professional Equipment for Water Damage Restoration in Niagara Falls Homes

In the After Photo, most of the kitchen has undergone controlled demolition to remove the flooring and portions of the walls as part of the water damage remediation in this Niagara Falls kitchen. After the water extraction efforts end, the SERVPRO technicians move on to the drying phase of the mitigation. This part of the water damage restoration services has two beneficial aspects. First, it dries the Niagara Falls property, and second, it lowers the ambient humidity, so the environment no longer is friendly towards mold spore germination and growth. One by one, the drying equipment gets moved out of the Niagara Falls kitchen as it is no longer needed until there is a single unit left, as seen in the photo. 

Inhibiting Mold Damage Post-Water Damage Restoration in Niagara Falls Homes

SERVPRO technicians have comprehensive training in several aspects of water damage restoration services and learned how to identify the conditions that support mold growth. The techs have access to EPA-registered, professional-grade antimicrobial agents and sprays to treat surfaces where colonies have been identified or look likely to support growth. SERVPRO technicians commonly treat both surfaces that received exposure to mold or water and areas of the controlled demo, such as the opened walls around the former sink area. 

Prepping for Water Damage Repairs in a Niagara Falls Kitchen

Once the SERVPRO techs completed the water damage restoration services, they took the homeowner on a tour of the kitchen to go over the actions taken and cover the structural elements that required removal and disposal. A list gets provided that includes the necessary repairs to bring the kitchen back to normal so the family can use it for cooking and meals again.