Why Is In-Place Drying Best After A Water Loss?

2/7/2022 (Permalink)

Do I have to move my furniture out after water damage?

When water damages your Charlotte, NC, business, we know you want to return to work as quickly as possible. Disruptions to your business are the last thing you need, and that is why you call SERVPRO of South Mecklenburg County. We have the tools and skills to restore your business to preloss conditions and get you back to business. So how do we get rid of the water and restore your business?

Whenever possible, removing water with in-place drying allows us to dry any water without excessive disruption to the area, meaning fewer delays to your business. This drying must take place quickly after the loss, and our technicians follow a strict protocol to prevent any water from migrating further. Avoiding disruption to your business means stopping the water as quickly as possible and calling your local water restoration specialist right away. 

How In-Place Drying Works:

• Using a wanded extractor and performing several initial passes to halt water from migrating into dry areas and removing excess water from the site.
• Using weighted extractors to help squeeze water from any carpet and padding.
• We always start in the center of the room, moving outward as we extract water, moving furnishings as needed. 
• We are continuously monitoring progress and testing carpeting and padding to determine water content throughout the process. 

With in-place drying methods, our crew can keep furniture in the rooms being treated while preventing any damage to furniture. This avoids time added to pack up pieces and move things out for mitigation. This process also helps to ensure the carpet is at lower risk of stretching, tearing, and delaminating from moving furniture in and out of the room. Our skilled team takes the time to deliver the best results under the best conditions. This cuts back on the potential for removing and replacing carpeting, flooring, and even furniture. 

If you experience a water loss in your Charlotte, NC, business, be sure to follow all CDC guidelines when reentering your home. And don’t forget, SERVPRO of South Mecklenburg County offers free Emergency Ready Profiles so that your business is prepared for any emergency that may come its way. So give us a call at (704) 840-6112 for all of your emergency preparation and restoration needs. 

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