Why Do Kitchen Cabinets Need Removal for Drying During Everett Water Mitigation?

8/20/2021 (Permalink)

Water can wreak havoc in your kitchen. Let the experts take care of your water damage, we will leave your home looking "Like it never even happened."

SERVPRO Tech Use Advanced Methods for Water Damage Remediation

After water damage occurs in an Everett kitchen, it may seem like it would work to leave cabinet doors open to dry the walls. Due to the potential for water to migrate throughout a room within sheetrock and under flooring, removal of the building materials is the best practice to ensure the area dries completely.

Extraction and Drying of Water Damage in an Everett Kitchen

When SERVPRO technicians take on water mitigation in an Everett kitchen, they use their advanced equipment to determine which areas of the property the water has infiltrated. The techs have access to various meters and probes to locate collections of moisture. It is not uncommon for laminate flooring to get installed around cabinets rather than under, creating an ideal environment for water to seep under the boards as it leaves the toe kick at the bottom of the cabinet. 

Controlled Demo and Repairs in Everett Properties

Water damage can destroy building materials, particularly laminate floorboards and sheetrock. Cabinet interiors can deteriorate after exposure to moisture. SERVPRO technicians have the training to remove damaged portions of the structure while leaving the entire area, saving the property owners the expense of full replacement. 

How Can Using SERVPRO for Water Damage Repairs Help Lessen Stress?

This SERVPRO location has a general contractor license #SERVPES871RD. The techs have the training to handle all aspects of the rebuilding necessary, such as: 

• Major structural rebuilds, including framing
• Fine touches such as priming, painting, and installation of carpet or tile
• Repairs to walls and the rest of the home as needed 

SERVPRO of North Everett / Lake Stevens / Monroe at (360) 243-8313 brings professional water mitigation services to local properties and are available 24/7.