Water damage Restoration should be started as soon as possible. Water damage can be induced  by a range of situations including pipes that have burst, toilets that have backed up, sinks that overflow and a host of other sources including plugged drain tiles, and even cracked foundations. Water can do a great deal of damage quite promptly to floors, carpets, drywall and personal belongings. In situations such as these the sooner you start your water clean the less damage you will have to repair.

Water damage types can best described and placed into the following categories:

1. Clean Water: from a clean source without contaminates such as a sink that has overflowed.

2. Grey Water: Is water that is no clean and could pose a danger or risk. ( i.e. dishwasher overflow)

3. Black Water: Sewage  backup and also drainage water. Could be dangerous and carry contaminates.

Water of any type or description will certainly absorb into drywall, baseboards and also sub-flooring. Water restoration starts After removing the standing water and stopping the water problem.

Water Damage Restoration Equipment

Ken and his company  utilize high speed air movers as well as dehumidifiers to take out wetness and enhance quick drying.  Drying time may differ as well as it will depend on the area location, location of the water damage, the material types that have been damaged and even the current weather conditions.

Total Home Services utilizes high speed air movers as well as dehumidifiers to take out wetness and enhance quick drying.  Drying time may differ as well as it will depend on the area location, source of the water , the material types that have been damaged and even the current weather conditions.

After the water has been successfully removed and any sort of non-salvageable products have been eliminated Total Home Services will will strategically place restoration drying fans according to to industry standards and guidelines.  Total Home Services will monitor the restoration equipment and return to the home at regular intervals, to check the restoration equipment, temperature levels, moisture in general, as well as moisture content of the affected walls, components, or other affected materials. This monitoring assures an accurate and timely drying process.

Once the temperature, humidity, and moisture content is considered appropriate and safe based on industry standards, the equipment will be removed.  If there has been sewage contamination, hard surfaces areas are washed as well as sterilized. Drywall, ceiling tiles, insulation, particleboard as well as panelling are gotten rid of and also anything that can be disinfected is thrown out.

If is important to understand that a quick start to water damage restoration  helps stop  damage from spreading and this means, decreased clean up costs faster recovery time and consequently less exposure to longer periods of inconvenience and frustration for our clients.

A quick clean up also helps reduce the chances for personal asset damage and a reduced chance for mold contamination, extreme damage to floors and odours from water that has been absorbed into the area.

Total home Services will will perform fast restoration on floor coverings, walls, ceilings and even structural materials that have been water damaged . You will be assured of a job well done in the face of your unexpected misfortune.

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Ken Bradshaw of Total Home Services can be reached at 604-808-7039. Ken is known for his quick response and will service The Lower Mainland including:Vancouver, North Vancouver,  Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody,  East Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, Surrey and Langley.

For all your water Damage restoration  and home renovation needs !