Whether reacting to the urgency of burst plumbing, appliance malfunctions, or storm-related flooding, or discovering pre-existing water damage during routine household maintenance or an investigation of foul smells, peeling paint, or wall and ceiling stains, Johnson City homeowners suffering from residential water damage experience a sinking feeling. Regardless of its source, you must seek immediate mitigation solutions to halt the water damage, followed by the remediation (removing and drying) of standing water and absorbed moisture. Delay risks progressive and secondary damage and the loss of treasured contents and, sadly, family memories.
DIY Versus Professional Help
Even eager do-it-yourself homeowners risk drowning in the sea of tasks necessary for water damage restoration in Johnson City. Challenges come in waves, each threatening to upend any progress made. A trio of issues make DIY water damage recovery risky:
- Timing
- Water damage restoration cannot wait, but homeowners face distractions that slow their response--shock, family safety, temporary lodging, and waiting for a return call from insurance carriers.
- Successful water removal and drying must be completed within an incredibly short period, preferably 24 to 48 hours. Professional restorers provide appropriately staffed work crews to meet timelines beyond the reach of homeowners.
- Equipment
- Locating and evaluating water damage requires sensitive tools that detect the water’s location, including fluid migration and absorbed moisture within a home. Failure to map affected materials using moisture detectors, meters, and infrared imaging exposes homes to hidden and progressive damage, which weakens structures and creates an environment conducive to mold growth.
- Effective and efficient water damage restoration relies on rapid extraction. Commercial-grade truck-mounted and portable extractors, adaptable to pull moisture from between walls and flooring layers, join with multiple low-profile air movers and powerful state-of-the-art dehumidifiers to dry areas with speed and finesse. Homeowners do not have access to this equipment.
- Training
- Assessment, project planning, and proper operation of the extensive inventory of water restoration equipment require knowledge of the science of drying (psychrometry) and mastery of research-based interventions aimed at comprehensive liquid water removal through applied structural drying. Homeowners lack the training vital for restoration success.
- The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) provides industry-standard training for all aspects of water damage restoration. Rainbow Restoration of Tri-Cities, TN professionals navigate rough waters after leaks, floods, and seepage devastate your Johnson City based on IICRC certification.
Rainbow Restoration of Tri-Cities, TN, is ready 24/7 to assess and plan for water damage restoration in Johnson City residences. Partner with us and scheduling an evaluation.
