What to do with Water Damage in Your Forest Hills Walls

7/27/2022 (Permalink)

Looking for a restoration company? Look no further, SERVPRO is just a call away at (718) 381-3702.

The First Step To Any Water Damage Incident Is To Call SERVPRO

Moving furniture and noticing that your paint is warped due to a slow leak behind your bedroom wall can be a cause for concern. You may not know how long it has been there and if the moisture resulted in dangerous mold growth.

Dealing with water damage in your Forest Hills home can be dealt with quickly and effectively, using the correct measures to take care of the leak and the damage. After you stop the source of the leak, you can go about the business of removing moisture and restoring the area. After the water is gone and the area dried to pre-damaged moisture levels, you may choose to paint the area or even the entire room to create a more substantial vapor barrier should something similar happen again. 

When dealing with a slow leak, as previously mentioned, it is crucial to obtain a complete picture of how much moisture is present. SERVPRO technicians have tools to both detect moisture and determine the moisture levels within a surface. Infrared cameras can measure temperature within the drywall, finding temperature discrepancies within the material to indicate the presence of water. Technicians also use moisture sensors to detect water with and without probes, depending on the surface. Moisture sensors show how far water migrates through a character, allowing technicians to have a clear picture of restoration needs.

Moisture meters pick up the amount of moisture within a surface. Technicians use them to test the walls containing moisture and unaffected walls to determine the typical moisture content levels since materials typically contain small amounts of moisture. Over-drying, an area can lead to more problems such as warped walls. When using a moisture meter, SERVPRO restoration technicians choose the correct setting since wood and non-wood surfaces such as drywall have different readings.

After identifying the impacted area and measuring the moisture content, SERVPRO technicians move on to drying the area using air movers and dehumidifiers before making the finishing touches, such as painting the walls.

For 24/7 assistance, contact SERVPRO of Forest Hills / Ridgewood at (718) 381-3702. We're Faster To Any Size Disaster.