Why are Drying Goals Important During Wilmington Flood Damage?

2/2/2022 (Permalink)

Commercial flooding has met its match with SERVPRO's skilled technicians and vast inventory of drying devices. We can help in Wilmington.

Scoping, Planning and Execution Are Cornerstones of Wilmington Stormwater Mitigation

After a storm or floodwater enters a Wilmington commercial property, it is common knowledge that cleanup needs to happen quickly. However, the burning question most clients want to know is if the business can remain open or how long it needs to stay closed during the mitigation service. Often the answer to the question is in the drying phase.

Commercial flood damage in a Wilmington property usually needs some type of water extraction service. The technicians spend extra time on this step because the more moisture pulled up from floors and behind walls, the less time it takes to dry the structure. This is welcome news to most business owners because in some cases when the floodwater is limited to a small area, it allows the property to remain open. SERVPRO technicians can put up borders and safety tape to ensure foot traffic stays out of the worksite so normal day-to-day operations can continue and the company experiences no downtime from the water damage.

Monitoring Drying

SERVPRO techs inspect the structure's exterior and determine how well the outside conditions are kept out of the building. In a poorly insulated building, humid air entering from the outside may affect the drying process. The techs put up containment to keep the outside atmosphere from affecting the restoration service when needed. The technicians take air readings using moisture meters and probes to measure the floor water vapor content. The technicians can:

• Use these readings to determine the timeline for drying
• Adjust as needed by adding drying equipment to stay on track
• Take readings in undamaged areas to assess the goal/baseline

Our business is to keep our clients in business. We work hard to preserve inventory, products, and capital equipment following a storm-damaging event.

SERVPRO of Hockessin / Elsmere at (302) 992-0104 serves the local Wilmington area with all kinds of professional water and commercial flood damage cleanup. The trained, certified technicians are ready to work for property owners 24/7.