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4 Stages of the Water Mitigation Process

8/26/2022 (Permalink)

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The Following Will Be Done During Mitigation

If your Hampden, CO, building is damaged by water caused by a leak or broken pipe, you will need to go through the restoration process to return it to a safe condition. An important part of the process is mitigation which includes pipe burst cleanup and other steps taken to limit the damage before repairs can begin. 

1. Inspection
Before pipe burst cleanup can be done or any repairs can be made, the water damage remediation company will need to inspect the building. During the inspection, they will locate the source of the problem and determine what areas have suffered damage. Once this is done, they can figure out how to proceed.

2. Water Removal
The first step after the inspection will often be water cleanup. Any excess water will need to be removed from the building to prevent further damage. If allowed to sit too long, water can cause warping wood, rusting metal, and other problems.

3. Drying
Simply removing the excess water is usually not enough to prevent damage. Any moisture that remains can contribute to the growth of mold in your building and can weaken building materials. Dehumidifiers can be useful during this step to remove moisture present in the air as well. This will help prevent high humidity levels.

4. Cleanup
Once the water has been removed and the building has been dried, pipe burst cleanup can officially begin. During this stage, both the building and affected belongings will need to be cleaned. Surfaces will be scrubbed and disinfected. Items that can be salvaged will go through various types of cleaning, including dry cleaning and antibacterial treatments. Severely damaged items may need to be replaced instead.
A supply line leaking or a broken pipe can cause quite a bit of water damage. Having mitigation done as soon as possible will limit this damage and will reduce the amount of time and money that needs to be spent on repairs.

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