What is Water Mitigation?
Water mitigation is the process of reducing or preventing the amount of water damage that happens after a flood or a permeating leak. It prevents additional damage by taking fast, appropriate actions.

Rainstorms, sewer back-ups, broken pipes and plumbing malfunctions are just some of the water related emergencies that can strike at anytime day or night. Quick response to such events is crucial. Practical experience along with the use of proper instrumentation to identify effected areas and a complete inventory of drying equipment is essential to properly performing water mitigation.

Our certified technicians can be on site to evaluate the situation and get the environment under control. The reduction of humidity and control of temperature levels will help prevent secondary damage such as swelling, splitting, delamination, absorption or fungal growth.

With the proper balance of dehumidification, air movement, and temperature manipulation, moisture is forced from the wet structure and contents. Successful completion is verified through a variety of moisture detecting instruments, a visual inspection, and clearance testing if needed.

What to do if you have a Leak
The IICRC, The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification, recommends the following actions to minimize damage while waiting for help to arrive:

• First and foremost, stop the water leak and attend to obvious safety hazards, like the electrical shock and personal injury from slips and fall
• Increase airflow with open windows, fans, and HVAC systems.
• Open doors, drawers, cupboards, and closets to maintain optimal air circulation and promote drying.
• Move furnishings out of wet areas or protect furniture legs from absorption and damage with triple folded aluminum foil.
• Hang up draperies and pin up upholstery skirts to prevent water rings: allow leather items to dry at room temperature.
• Wash wet clothes, sheets, and linens immediately and hang cleanable fabrics up to dry.
• Do not store damp items in plastic bags where mold can grow