The Basics of Water Restoration Services: Drying vs. Dehumidification

Water restoration is not a one-method-fixes-all process. Water gets behind walls, under flooring, and into many other spaces that you might not even recognize that leads to a triple threat. Therefore, you need to remove moisture from materials within your area and ensure that there is no lingering moisture in the air.

To adequately address water damage, you’ll need a restoration company that specializes in both drying and dehumidification to make sure your space is restored completely. 

Drying vs. Dehumidification: What’s the difference?

Drying and dehumidification both work toward one goal: avoiding mold growth. But the approaches vary. The key is to remember that drying addresses water damage with things we can touch while dehumidification removes water from the air. 

It starts with drying.

In the case of drying, we’re looking to remove water from materials in your space – the floors, the walls, etc. We locate the areas where the water damage has occurred and use state-of-the-art technology to dry them completely. But after drying processes have happened, the job isn’t done.

Next comes dehumidification. 

Dehumidification then works to remove moisture from the air within your area. Water that has entered the space still lingers in the air. And our teams have the technology to draw those particles out of the air to completely remove them from the space. Ensuring that we can no longer detect moisture in the air means that it won’t condensate onto your surfaces later. 

It’s a process. 

At ServiceMaster Trifecta, we understand that water restoration is a process – and we’ve got it down to a science. We advance from inspection to after-care with five steps to ensure that your structure is completely restored:

1. Inspection – We’ll inspect your space and create a strategy to address the damages efficiently.
2. Water Removal – We’ll extract any water present in the space.
3. Evaporation – We’ll use air movers to evaporate water quickly.
4. Dehumidification – Special dehumidifiers extract moisture from the air.
5. Monitoring – Atmospheric and moisture content readings indicate the need for any further addressing or adjustment.

Let us be of assistance. 

If you need water restoration services in the Louisville or Nashville areas, you’re in luck. ServiceMaster Trifecta is ready to assist – so fill out this form to get help now or or by calling the following phone numbers:

Water Damage Restoration – Louisville: 502-261-1755

Water Damage Restoration – Nashville: 615-822-9327 

Don’t need assistance right now? Check out these resources to take a proactive approach:

• Commercial Emergency Response Plan
• Blog: Tips For Preventing the Need for Water Restoration Services
• Preparing for Disaster Guide for commercial facilities

What Happens After Water Restoration Services

So, you’ve identified water damage – but what now? When water damage strikes, the aftercare involves much more than just removing the water itself. It’s essential to understand that contents cleaning, laundry, smoke and soot removal, and reconstruction are all significant parts of getting your space back to its original form. 

Whether you’re facing a broken water line, flooded basement, fire, or other damage types, make the right call for your restoration services and contact ServiceMaster Trifecta.

Contents Cleaning and Laundry

First things first: Unfortunately, water damage requires a lot of clean up. When water gets onto surfaces and into spaces that aren’t meant to be wet, the contents of those areas will need to be thoroughly cleaned and dried. 

ServiceMaster’s skilled experts have specialized training and resources to restore your belongings – such as important documents – to their original condition, including specialized laundry services.

Smoke and Soot Removal

Even when the space has dried, fire-sourced water damage calls for extensive smoke and soot removal as well. When you contact ServiceMaster, you’ll have access to a crew of restoration specialists that have extensive experience with fire and smoke damage. 

Once the team has gone in to complete a full smoke and soot removal process, no one will ever suspect that your space faced any damages at all. 

Reconstruction

Regardless of your water damage situation, reconstruction is a key part of getting back to normal. 

The ServiceMaster team has advanced equipment that can effectively assess and reconstruct your building combined with experience in any disaster you might face. We know that life doesn’t stop just because you’ve faced water damage, either. That’s why our team will work with you to ensure that our processes cause as little disruption as possible.  

>>> Prevent the need for water restoration services with these tips.

Make the right call. 

When it’s time to clean up after water damage, you are going to want to work with a professional for water restoration services to return your space into its pre-loss condition. If you need water damage restoration in the Louisville or Nashville areas, ServiceMaster Trifecta is here to help. 

If you are currently experiencing a disaster, please let us know here or by calling the following phone numbers:

Water Damage Restoration – Louisville: 502-261-1755

Water Damage Restoration – Nashville: 615-822-9327

The Triple Threat for Water Restoration Services

From floods to fires, water damage is a nightmare for anyone affected. When water damage happens, you need a professional who can clean up the mess and preserve and protect the assets that you have in the space – FAST. Our water restoration process aims to prevent additional damage from occurring and limit the costs you’ll face as quickly as possible. 

The type of water removal, dry out, and cleaning to get your home or business back to normal depends on the space. And the degree of water restoration service you need depends on the situation. Here are the three degrees of service you need to know:

Water Damage in Your Home 

One of the most devastating types of water damage happens in the home. Broken or burst pipes, leaking appliances, sewer backups, and flooded basements cause significant issues in homes. Mold can begin to grow within 24 hours – even with small amounts of water – causing mold remediation needs and additional safety hazards, such as structural problems, soon follow. 

A professional water restoration company can help you get your home back in order promptly and effectively – you’ll know it’s done right. When you trust a professional company like ServiceMaster, you rest assured that we have the tools and experience to address any issue from flooding to standing water. We’ve got the equipment ready to react quickly and mitigate as much future damage as possible. 

>>> Learn more tips on how to prevent the need for water restoration services in this blog.

Water Damage After a Fire

Firefighters use hundreds of gallons of water to put out a major fire. And while water fights fire, the aftermath leaves another issue: water damage to the building. This type of damage needs to be addressed immediately and presents itself as one of the most significant issues of a fire restoration job. 

A water restoration company will need to step in to repair the water damage you have and prevent further issues. And there’s a lot of equipment required to do the job right – storage resources, smoke or soot damage tools, and more. With ServiceMaster Trifecta, your service is accompanied by years of experience to guide the process.

Commercial Water Losses

A commercial space that faces water damage has a lot of components that need to be addressed. Business must go on – and you need a provider that will make sure that your building can sustain it. You want to preserve the assets inside the building and make sure that it’s a safe environment for anyone who steps inside. 

At ServiceMaster Trifecta, we’ve worked in commercial spaces of all sizes – from mom-and-pop shops to extensive hotel water main breaks. Our resources allow us to mobilize an incredible amount of equipment and technicians for quality completion of the job in a reasonable time frame. 

>>> Download our guide to preparing for a disaster to get a checklist of areas you’ll want to be sure you have covered in case of emergency.

A Local Partner for Any Water Damage Restoration Need

Regardless of the type of damage you face, if you need water restoration services in the Louisville or Nashville areas, look no further than ServiceMaster Trifecta. We specialize in getting your space back in order after water damage from thorough examinations to finding sources of damage to evaluating its impact. If you are planning ahead, schedule a meeting with one of our team members to help you plan and prepare. 

If you are currently experiencing a disaster, please let us know here or by calling the following phone numbers:

Water Damage Restoration – Louisville: 502-261-1755

Water Damage Restoration – Nashville: 615-822-9327

What to Expect With Mold Remediation Services

Mold can foster in almost any type of building and is a significant concern for a structure subject to moist conditions. And when left unaddressed, that mold can cause damage to the space itself and present health conditions for those who inhabit it. 

If you notice mold in your home or business, you could be facing the need for significant repairs. So, it must be addressed immediately when it is identified to prevent further issues.   

How do I know if I have mold?

It can be challenging to tell if you are experiencing mold contamination in your building. One sure-fire way to know is if you see it yourself. 

Unfortunately, mold tends to hide in spaces such as walls and ventilation systems – making it a bit harder to detect. You’ll want to consider the conditions that your structure has faced to assess the possibility of mold. 

Mold can grow anywhere: from foundations and roofs to HVAC systems and gutters to drywall and furnishings. 

So, you’re going to want to look for water present in places that it shouldn’t be. Recent flood or water damage and leaks in and around the building are common conditions in which mold will thrive. And a musty smell or discoloration from water stains on ceilings and walls is a good indicator that mold is present. 

How can a mold removal professional help?

When you notice mold in your home or business, it is best to get in contact with a professional. A mold removal service can help to remove the buildup and restore the space to its original form. Remediation professionals are equipped to isolate and treat areas affected by the mold without contaminating other areas surrounding it. 

What happens during a mold remediation job?

Beginning with an assessment of the space, you’ll have access to comprehensive mold inspection, laboratory analysis, and written remediation plans to help create a distinctive mold cleanup and restoration plan for your home or business. 

Then, using guided experience, innovative tools, and advanced technologies, the mold removal professional will identify and eliminate the source of the mold and implement the necessary processes to stop its growth. 

How long do mold removal services typically take?

A professional mold remediation team will work efficiently to remove the mold contamination from the space and have you back to normal quickly as possible, but the timeline for services depends on the severity of the mold contamination. 

During typical mold remediations, the mold removal professional will identify contaminated structures such as drywall or insulation and replace them with untainted ones. And the amount of mold present in your home or business will determine the amount of removal that will need to occur. The process also involves deep cleaning of personal items and other affected items that cannot simply be replaced.  

Are you in need of mold remediation services? 

ServiceMaster Trifecta has a team of experts that specialize in disaster restoration in the Louisville and Nashville areas. We can assess your mold damage and help to ensure that your space is both clean and safe. Let us know what we can do for you and get an estimate today.