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SERVPRO Brings Water Removal Services Post-Storm Damage in Niagara Falls Home

When contaminated groundwater enters a Niagara Falls home, it is known as black water. It can ruin anything that absorbs it and should get professional water damage remediation. As seen in the Before Photo, the water entered the Niagara Falls house. It pooled over the engineered hardwood floorboards before receding into both the floor and wicking into the soffit under the staircase and walls. Common issues SERVPRO regularly deals with during this type of flood restoration is:

- Water damage repairs

- Basement flooding 

- Need for water removal services due to water migration within the Niagara Falls home

Water Damage Remediation Actions by Niagara Falls SERVPRO

One of the most significant issues with flood restoration jobs in Niagara Falls homes is the groundwater that enters can recede rapidly and migrate throughout the structure, causing more damage to the building materials unless extracted through SERVPRO's water removal services to get rid of the standing water pockets.

- The techs can also check for a leaking roof from storms.

- Ceiling repairs from water damages

- Contaminated water removal and safe disposal

Special Attention to the Flooring During Water Clean Up by SERVPRO in Niagara Falls

The SERVPRO techs discerned quickly that there was a significant amount of damage to the engineered hardwood floorboards, and due to seepage, they required removal to dry the subfloor. The walls and soffit around the staircase received controlled demolition to remove only the building materials. Wicked water left the undamaged sheetrock in the Niagara Falls property, as seen in the After Photo. The built-in cabinet unit also needed to get removed from the wall adjacent to the staircase due to the water damage. SERVPRO techs used their moisture detection equipment on the area, and fortunately, the stairs, risers, and treads did not receive any effects from the floodwater.

Complete Drying of the Niagara Falls Structure by SERVPRO 

The use of professional drying equipment during water damage restoration services is a must for the best outcome during Niagra Falls water damage remediation. SERVPRO employees at this location have certification as WRTs - Water Damage Restoration Technicians and have the comprehensive training to set drying goals and monitor the drying process carefully to ensure that the interior humidity levels are below sustainable levels for microbial germination and growth.

Ensuring Mold is Not an Issue Before Water Damage Repairs Happen in Niagara Falls Properties

This type of water damage in a Niagara Falls home can set up a perfect, even with careful lowering of the interior air moisture levels mold growth environment. To limit this scenario's chances, certified technicians apply antimicrobial agents to surfaces to prevent mold spores from germinating and developing into an infestation. 

Final Touches During Water Damage Restoration in Niagara Falls by SERVPRO

Odor control and sanitizing the structure readiest it for the repairs and replacement for the walls and flooring that need to occur to bring the home back to a normal state for safe habitation.