Our Water Damage Professionals Discuss Why Slow Water Leaks Can Cause Unseen Damage In Dallas

11/23/2019 (Permalink)

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Slow Water Leaks Can Cause Unseen Damage In Dallas

Homeowners are often amazed at how much damage a slow water leak can cause. While there may not be water spreading across the floor from under the dishwasher, a slow leak can travel into the structure of the home and also to other rooms. The moisture and heat are ideal conditions for mold growth as well as attracting insects. A musty smell may be their first indication that there is a problem.

SERVPRO has encountered all sorts of water damage in the Dallas area. Our team includes over 30 IICRC, qualified technicians. We have a massive storage facility and a large inventory of mitigation equipment and vehicles. We can deal with almost any type and size of the disaster.

Detecting the Leak
A slow leak can sometimes be challenging to find. The first step is always locating the source and correcting the problem to avoid additional water damage.

Next, we can determine how far the water has progressed and how much of your floor and underlying structure is damaged. Moisture detectors, infrared cameras, and thermal imaging cameras can assist in identifying those areas that are wet and possibly damaged.

Water Damage Restoration
Every situation is different. Restoration depends on the construction, the amount of water damage, and the condition of the underlying structure. SERVPRO aims to find the damage, assess it, and dry the area. We prefer to dry the area and restore, rather than replace, which can be much more expensive.

We can drill exploratory holes into the flooring. We can extract excess water from the cavities under your kitchen cupboards. Dry air can be forced into these cavities to absorb moisture. Structural cavity drying equipment is used in these situations to minimize the residual damage caused by access to the area and the drying process. We can create positive pressure in the area to be dried. Dehumidifiers can also be used to dry the humid air expelled from the area under the sink or dishwasher.

Call SERVPRO of Southeast Dallas County at (972) 227-0800 for 24/7 service. We proudly serve Cedar Hill, Lancaster, Hutchins, and the surrounding areas. We’re Faster to Any Size Disaster.

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