Is DIY Water Restoration Possible in Berkeley Heights Homes?

2/8/2022 (Permalink)

Water damage restoration is no DIY project. SERVPRO specialists have all the training an experience needed for every disaster possible.

Knowing when professional restoration is needed better protects water-damaged Berkeley Heights properties.

Not all damages to your home require the fast response and expertise of our SERVPRO team to resolve and correct. It is often a case-by-case evaluation to learn what steps can be taken by the property owner to reduce restoration time or fully resolve the surface water or moisture issues. The process begins with knowing when water damage is manageable.

When Can You Clean Water Damage?

There are instances where you can avoid professional water restoration companies for Berkeley Heights residential damage. Usually, this involves only a small and manageable volume of water that toweling or mopping could resolve. However, if the moisture spread moves into materials like the flooring or wall systems, basic cleanup will not be possible, and professional intervention is required. 

Water Removal Services

One of the steps that our professional restorers can take is removing standing water on the floors of your home. This involves several tools and equipment such as:

• Vacuums
• Submersible pumps
• Trash pumps
• Engine-driven extractors

Advanced Water Extraction and Drying

Another aspect of professional water damage restoration is thoroughly drying the property. With flooring materials like carpets and hardwoods, moisture migration requires mats, wands, and other advanced drying accessories.  

Repairs and Reconstruction

Another way that professional restoration is set apart from DIY approaches is the ability of our SERVPRO team to complete repairs and reconstruction where required. Our general contractor license helps with plumbing repairs, controlled demolition, and replacing discarded structural elements.

While there is an allure to DIY restoration and recovery, there is only a small window where this is possible. Still, steps can be taken to help reduce restoration and recovery time through early actions in your residence. Our SERVPRO of Western Union County team is experienced with drying, cleanup, and reconstruction when your home needs it after water damage incidents. Call today at (908) 791-9177.