My New Providence Living Room Appears Dry, Why Does It Have a Musty Water Odor?

7/19/2020 (Permalink)

Water damage to any residence is not fun and can take time to clean up alone. Contact SERVPRO to get help remediating water damage.

SERVPRO Technicians Locate and Remove all the Water From Your New Providence Home, so There are No Issues Afterward

Two main types of water loss happen in your home. The water you can see and the water you cannot. The latter is what leads to:  

• Foul odors
• Damage to building materials  
• Potential for mold growth

What Can a Water Damage Restoration Company Do That I Can't? 

When SERVPRO handles water damage restoration within New Providence homes, they use their advanced moisture detection equipment to rapidly determine if there is seepage under flooring, wicking within sheetrock, or in other non-exposed areas where water migrates.

Once the accurate scale of the loss area gets mapped out, the techs remove the water using their extraction equipment. One key element of the removal phase is when the maximum amount of moisture gets lifted, it works to lessen the time needed for drying the loss area and lends a hand towards a more favorable outcome from this type of damage.

When water contains sewage or has aged beyond 48 hours before cleanup started, the removal and disposal become more severe as it requires handling as a biohazard. When this situation arises, SERVPRO techs:   

• Wear head to toe protective gear  
• Test the water to determine the presence of any harmful elements
• Dispose of the water per state and federal regs
• Use professional-grade antimicrobial and antibacterial cleaning agents 

The instantly recognizable musty odor that water can leave behind in a house gets neutralized through the use of the advanced equipment SERVPRO techs bring on-site. When the techs complete the restoration services, there are no reminders of the previous water loss.

When your home needs water damage restoration, call SERVPRO of Western Union County at (908) 791-9177. The certified technicians have comprehensive training to bring your home back to its preloss condition.

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