Water Damage and Utility Rooms in Everett

1/15/2023 (Permalink)

After a water damage situation, the key is knowing who to turn to. Contact SERVPRO as we are available 24/7 - 365 days a week.

SERVPRO Technicians Can Help with Water Cleanup

Water emergencies can occur in any part of the home, but the most common places are utility rooms. Washing machines and dishwashers are connected directly to the water mains in the house. A loose connection can cause significant quantities of water to leak onto the tiles beneath and can often go unnoticed overnight. While it can be tempting to mop up the excess water, a proper inspection can help to save expenses in the long run. In high quantities, liquids can seep through cracks in tile or grouting and penetrate the subfloor beneath. With exposure to moisture, a subfloor can warp, leading to further cracking in the tiles above and becoming at risk of microbial infestation.

SERVPRO can help with the following:

• Water damage restoration
• Water Cleanup
• Water mitigation

Confronting water damage early in your Everett home can make all the difference. Water intrusion decays, leading to more extensive damage if left alone. Most utility rooms are fitted with ceramic tiles installed on top of the plyboard due to their natural resistance to moisture and small spills. However, that same moisture resistance can make the plyboard backing difficult to dry without removing the tiles altogether. SERVPRO technicians may try to dry the plyboard from the other side by accessing the crawlspaces and deploying a box fan or air-mover. Sometimes, drilling holes in the board can aid air circulation allowing the backing material to dry correctly and reduce secondary damages.

Restoring wet utility rooms

• Drying the floor from underneath can help to reduce claims expenses by eliminating the need to remove and re-tile utility rooms.
• Drilling holes in the floor can help technicians to monitor the subfloor and prevent warping or buckling.
• Non-penetrating moisture meters are used to check for moisture migration behind tiled floor surfaces.

Professional assistance can prevent an accident from becoming a serious problem. Contact SERVPRO of Everett / Lake Stevens / Monroe for water damage restoration at (360) 243-8313.