It is imperative that you practice proper maintenance of your appliances to ensure they don’t cause water problems. You should also get monthly inspections on your septic tank and educate everyone in your home on the location of the water supply cutoff valve, which they should turn off in an emergency. You should also check your water bill, as a sudden increase in the bill indicates a leaky pipe or plumbing problems. If you start noticing black spots on the wall or foul odors in your home contact Resicom immediately.

Immediately get in touch with Resicom. The longer water is sitting, it increases the potential for damage to occur to your floors, walls, and other materials.

Excessive water in the house can lead to an extensive array of secondary effects ranging from permanent damage to your floors to mold growth within your walls.

The professionals at Resicom will inspect your property and stop the water source from causing additional damage to the property. We will then use our water extraction equipment to remove excess or standing water from the area. After clearing out the water, the drying process will be administered with the use of heavy fans and dehumidifiers. Once the area has been completely dried out, the air will be tested to ensure the problem is resolved and all moisture has been removed.

We have one of the fastest response times, and will be on-site within 90 minutes, since we know how important time is when handling water damage.

Resicom will work hard to restore your property back to its pre-damaged condition. However, some items can be permanently damaged if exposed to water for prolonged periods, while other items may need to be moved to high ground and disinfected.

You should know that there are different levels of contaminated water, which will determine which items can be saved, and which ones need to be replaced. Our team will work with you to set aside items that are damaged beyond restoration, and create a list for your insurance adjuster, who will determine a reimbursement for the items.

The standard drying times for residential water damage can be from 3 to 5 days. If the items on your property have been exposed for a long time to water, it may take longer.

This will depend on which rooms have been affected by water damage, how often you use them, and if you can use bathrooms/kitchen etc. Your insurance company may reimburse you by paying for hotel accommodation and meal costs during the project.

After all standing water is removed from the property, the drying equipment will:

• Increase evaporation in areas where water was absorbed
• Remove moisture in the air with powerful dehumidifiers

Sometimes the rate of dehumidification will be out of sync with the rate of evaporation, but we will be constantly monitoring the entire process, to check if we can take advantage of low humidity outside. However, the rate of evaporation depends on the temperature, so letting in outdoor air to cool a room may cause delays in the drying project.

It is best to leave the equipment running until the job has been completed, since it can run for days without suffering any problems. The service technicians will check the equipment and job progress and will take care of any problems with the equipment.

To check for accurate moisture content in different types of building materials, we use cutting-edge digital moisture meters. Some materials can be difficult to dry, since they can take on more water than others. You can ask the service technicians to show you the progress made daily in the drying process.

When you suffer water damage on your property, one of the biggest concerns you may have is mold contamination. The best solution is hiring a full-service disaster restoration service, like Resicom. We have the skills, expertise and resources to handle mold and other microbial contaminants.

Mold generally takes about 48 to 72 hours to grow after water is cleared from a property. We have a drying process that stops microbial growth.

Hard surfaces need to be sanitized and cleaned, and if the items affected can’t be sanitized, they will need to be disposed. These include porous materials like paneling, particleboard, insulation, ceiling tiles, and drywall, which have been affected directly and must be removed.

Our first priority is making sure that your property is completely dry through an effective and swift drying process. Once the dry-out is completed by our technicians, we can discuss repair options with us.  Resicom can handle all repairs or upgrades you may desire for your property.