Our Response Teams Respond Immediately To Oakland Water Damage Emergencies

6/12/2019 (Permalink)

Rain water caused ground water flooding of a cafeteria tile floor. The picture shows the excess water being extracted by our team.

SERVPRO - Removing And Remediating Water Damage To Oakland Homes

Even with life on and near the coast, Oakland homes suffer more water intrusions and other damage from failed plumbing than the rain that comes rolling in off the Bay or the Strait. A split hose in a washing machine can cause thousands of dollars in damages, just like heavy rain that finds its way under the roof.

No matter the source, Oakland water damage needs to be addressed quickly and professionally. Standing water can soak into everything, so SERVPRO response teams take immediate action to reduce current, damaging effects and eliminate further problems.

Team members start with securing the residence. After a storm, that means boarding up doors and windows, but with a plumbing problem, that means stopping the water source. Once technicians turn off the water, efforts go immediately to removal.

For water about ankle deep and higher, they begin with a commercial pump to bring it down to just above the floors and carpets. At that level, technicians change to a smaller extraction wand which is an advanced version of the device available for rent at a retailer or big box store. The devices available to SERVPRO have adjustable vacuum speed and temperature, allowing team members to draw out water without damaging floorboards or carpet fibers.

After completing water damage removal, technicians lift the carpet to check for delimitation, or separation of the two layers of carpet. With the carpet raised, they also remove the pad and dry the floor using a combination of air movers to force warm air across the surface and exhaust fans to pull damp air away and force it out the nearest window or door. Once dry, technicians put down a new pad and stretch the carpet back in place.

For wood floors, team members use a moisture meter to look for floorboards still soaked and water trapped underneath them. Technicians use the same air movers to gently send warm air across them without splitting or cracking them. For water underneath, they lift a floorboard usually covered by a piece of furniture, attach a hose to the air mover and send the warm air below to dry out the sub-floor space.

These are only the first steps SERVPRO of San Leandro takes to remediate the effects of water damage in each home. If you leak anywhere in your residence, call us at (510) 352-2480 now to begin the restoration process.

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