Los Angeles Water Mitigation and Cleanup

12/3/2023 (Permalink)

When water damage occurs in your home, you want it dealt with quickly. Contact SERVPRO 24/7 for certified technicians who can get the job done.

Water Mitigation Reduces Total Damage in Los Angeles Homes

Water in your Los Angeles home is never a good experience. Water soaks into carpets and throw rugs, hardwood flooring, and porous materials, causing swelling, buckling, and even mold colonies to materialize if not quickly dealt with. There are several activities that homeowners can consider to reduce the total damage caused by water in their homes.

Our quick response SERVPRO® team can also help with water mitigation in Los Angeles homes. We are onsite within four hours of your call. Calling our team immediately after you observe water leaks or water in your home can help mitigate the total damage substantially. We respond with high-capacity pumps, water extractors, air movers, and dehumidifiers to return humidity levels to normal and avoid mold growth.

Homeowners who want to take action while waiting for our team to arrive may consider the following tips to mitigate the damage and avoid further damage:

• Be careful of electrical short circuits, slip and fall hazards, and heavy water-logged contents
• Mop up as much excess water as possible
• Wipe down furniture
• Place wet cushions, throw rugs, and upholstery in a dry area
• In the summertime, turn on the AC to help with drying
• Remove loose items from wet floors
• Remove color items to avoid the color leaching onto wet surfaces
• Turn off electricity to the affected area and disconnect electrical items such as TVs, etc.
• Avoid rooms with wet ceilings, which may be full of water or beginning to sag.

Once the space and contents are dry, our IICRC-certified SERVPRO team will also clean all surfaces and sanitize all surfaces and contents, taking into consideration the porosity of each item and any special requirements. We deodorize your home if needed and complete any repairs or restoration activities that are necessary.

Call the water mitigation specialists at SERVPRO of Silver Lake / Echo Park and nearby areas for assistance. We are Here to Help® 24/7. Call (213) 522-7448.