R & S offers water damage mitigation and restoration services. We serve customers in Metro Detroit and nearby areas. In the restoration industry, many terms can be confusing. We want to explain what we mean by “mitigation” and “restoration.” Here, we will explain the differences and our procedures. This will help you understand the services R & S Restores offers. We work to return your property to its condition before the loss.
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Water Damage Mitigation: The definition of mitigate is; “To lessen or compensate for a previous event that had significant impact on a structure or area.” Water damage mitigation refers to the steps you take to minimize the spread of water or stopping it entirely. Sometimes this can be done by locating the cause of loss or source of the water and turning it off. Unfortunately, it may not be that easy. Water damage can be caused by a collection of issues. It could be storm damage, bad weather, an overflowing toilet, a leaking water heater, or a broken sump pump. That’s why it’s important to contact a cleanup and restoration company. R & S Restores offers 24/7 emergency water mitigation services.
Whatever the water source, R & S Restores water damage mitigation process includes the following steps:
When you contact R & S Restores, a water mitigation and restoration specialist will ask a series of questions. This ensures a proper response and course of action. The ultimate goal is to set up a time for R& S Restores to get onsite ASAP. This allows us to assess the property and develop a mitigation and restoration proposal. Remember one of the most important steps after safety is to stop the source of water.
R & S Restores works with R & S Plumbing so we can work to locate and stop the source of water. Once the source is found and stopped, we start thorough an inspection and assessment of the damaged area. This is done with thermal imaging and moisture readings to assess the severity of damage. Once we do that, we are able to see what building material is restorable and what may need to be removed.
Water Damage Restoration: The definition of restoration is; “To perform activities and remedial work to return a site to approximately the same condition as it was before any incident or alteration has taken place.” Restoration usually follows remediation, like in the case of flood, sewage backup, or fire. When talking about water damage, restoration. We are discussing the process by which your property is restored upon completion of water damage cleanup. Depending on the severity of damage, this can include carpet replacement, removal of kitchen cabinets, or full reconstruction. R &S Restores property restoration process after water damage restoration process includes the following:
Complete removal of the water, via water extraction, dehumidification, fans and other equipment to stabilize your environment and mitigate further damage.
Removal of unsalvageable damaged materials from the area. We do this to ensure the restoration process continues in an efficient manner. Leaving items like wet carpet or drywall can lead to mold and longer drying times. This is a time communication will be paramount. We will talk with you about the steps we will take while we participate in water damage mitigation service.
We also start cleaning, sanitization, and deodorization to keep you safe and in a comfortable environment. We use proven methods and equipment based on situations presented.
Drying equipment is normally brought onsite during the initial trip. The goal is to dry and remove hidden water. This process takes moisture out of household items. It helps return them to their normal moisture level before the loss.
R & S Restores professionals will need to visit your property regularly. They will monitor the drying process and adjust equipment as needed.
Once we finish mitigation, we can talk about restoration needs and steps. This includes construction services and replacement items.
While R & S Restores can help with any of your water damage mitigation and restoration needs. Here are some helpful water damage emergency tips. If you can do any of the tasks, it may help while you wait for us to provide onsite restoration:
Collect miscellaneous items from floors
Turn on the air conditioning. This will help reduce humidity and improve drying conditions. This is especially important in summer or when it is humid outside
Water can cause items to leach color, so it is best to remove colored rugs and such from wet carpeting
If you can, remove artwork, computers, and other vulnerable, sentimental items or paperwork from the affected area
Lift up wet upholstery and cushions
To the best of your ability remove excess water via mopping, shop vac or blotting
Remove lamps and other tabletop items. Once moved wipe excess water from wood surfaces as humidity trapped under them can damage or stain wood
Try to separate furniture from wet floor via aluminum foil or wood blocks between wet carpet and furniture legs
When disaster strikes and you need cleanup, restoration, and construction services R &S Restores can take care of all your property damage needs. We are based in Novi, Michigan and serve the greater Metro Detroit area. We are equipped and trained to handle minor to large scale losses in residential. Contact R & S Restores and let us take care of your water damage and help restore your property to pre-loss condition.
