Instant Flood Damage can Ruin Your Night in Oklahoma City

6/25/2017 (Permalink)

SERVPRO Technicians Quickly Get Your Flooding Disaster Under Control

Mishaps happen to even the most cautious of us, even in our own homes. One situation that can bring about extreme damage can occur when you are preparing for bed, drawing your bath, shutting off appliances, and reach the television – something good is on – that movie you wanted to see so much, for so long, is finally on the screen. You sit down, relax, and forget that your bath water must be nearing the top of the tub by now.
 
Oklahoma City might have several theaters, and in situations like the one above, seeing a movie there might have kept you from forgetting about the overflowing tub that caused all that flood damage. However, then again, being away from home when a water pipe breaks wide open can create just as much of a mess, and sometimes, an even bigger one. In either situation, water can spread faster than you can mop it up. For that reason, you need to have professionals like those from SERVPRO help, and our Water Restoration Technician's (WRT) training can assist in ensuring that your home is more than just mopped up.
 
Before we leave any home and consider the job there complete, the residence's moisture and humidity levels are restored to their normal ranges. These include the structure itself, the belongings in it, and the air, also. A bathtub overflowing might seem like a simple task to remedy, but in reality, it can become very complicated simply because of the fluidity of the water permits it to seep into the tiniest of cracks and porous surfaces.
 
Water does not stop moving, either, but continues to flow, evaporate, condense elsewhere, and evaporate again. Just as in nature, water continues to do this, until we physically remove it from your home. SERVPRO uses different methods to achieve this goal of normal dryness.
 
We start by removing the largest amounts and collections of water with handheld extractors that pump the water into containers. When situations require larger amounts be removed, we use one of our pump trucks first, as this is much safer and highly efficient. When all visible water is eliminated, working toward the elimination of water trapped by carpets, wood paneling, flooring, and other porous materials, we use heaters and large air blowers. At times, we also use special pads that remove excess moisture.
 
When belongings are affected, we decide which method is best according to the item itself. Many items are not damaged by the actual water itself at the initial event, but instead, they are damaged later by moisture in the air that travels and then condenses on the surfaces. This applies in particular to photographs and paintings, making the use of dehumidifiers necessary.
 
No matter the cause of your flood damage event, call us, SERVPRO of South Oklahoma City, at (405) 677-4000. Because we know that accidents happen around the clock, we never close, keeping us available to you at all times.

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