How Can Downtown Chicago Water Removal Save Wood Floors?

8/25/2021 (Permalink)

It doesn't take long for water to damage hardwood flooring. But no worries! SERVPRO has the know how to dry and restore your floor.

SERVPRO Water Removal Methods Remove Bacteria and Odors from Downtown Chicago Properties

Small household leaks are common but can account for thousands of wasted gallons of water per year. According to the EPA, ten percent of homes needing water removal experience plumbing and appliance leaks that consume 90 or more gallons of water per day. This amount of damage can compromise the structural integrity of homes in Chicago and elsewhere.

SERVPRO water removal services eliminate Downtown Chicago water damage concerns and return affected structures to a pre-disaster condition. This restoration firm’s services are available to homeowners 24/7, including all weekends and holidays.

SERVPRO Wood Flooring Water Cleanup

Hardwood floors in a home are often restorable after water damage. However, extended periods of water exposure can subject planks to swelling, warping, or cupping, not to mention mold growth. Moisture can also affect subflooring, which may require replacement.

SERVPRO professionals can address wood flooring water exposure by:

• Remove microbial growth and surface dirt and bacteria with EPA-registered biocides
• Use rubber suction mats to pull moisture out of sections of wood flooring
• Set up air movement equipment to dry above and below flooring
• Accelerate drying of contained areas with polyethylene drying chambers
• Prepare the floor for staining and refinishing with the permission of homeowners and insurers

Water is isolated and removed at an approved treated sewer by restoration technicians. SERVPRO crew members also inspect moisture levels on and inside floor planks to ensure that they reach safe humidity levels without over-drying the wood.

Property owners can call (773) 434-9100 for “Like it never even happened,” service from SERVPRO of West Loop / Bucktown / Greektown.