At Indy’s Restoration Team, we understand the urgency and stress that water damage can bring to your doorstep. That’s why we’re dedicated to restoring your property to its pre-loss condition while making minimal disruption to your life. Let us take you through a recent project tackling water damage mitigation in Indianapolis, IN for an apartment owner.
Tackling the Flood Throughout the Condo
Our client faced an unexpected flood when changing the filter underneath the sink, leaving water to flow through the kitchen into the dining room, hallway, bedroom, and bathroom. This led to damage to different materials such as hardwood flooring, vinyl flooring, carpet, padding, and baseboards.
Step 1: Initial Assessment
When we arrived at the site, we carefully assessed the apartment area using thermal imaging to identify the extent of the water damage in the kitchen, dining room, hallway, bedroom, and bathroom.
Step 2: Identification and Isolation of Affected Areas
We pinpointed the areas where water had entered, ensuring that affected spaces were isolated to prevent further spread of damage.
Step 3: Removal of Standing Water
Using high-powered pumps and extractors, we quickly removed standing water from the affected rooms, starting with the kitchen and then progressing through to the other areas.
Step 4: Removal of Damaged Materials
With the standing water extracted, we moved on to remove damaged materials such as soaked carpets, wet padding, water-logged hardwood flooring, damaged vinyl flooring, and baseboards affected by the water seepage.
Step 5: Disposal of Debris
All removed materials were disposed of under the local regulations, ensuring a clean and safe environment for both our team and the occupants of the apartment.
Step 6: Drying Process
Once the damaged materials were removed, we started the drying process by setting up dehumidifiers and air movers strategically throughout the affected areas. This equipment worked in tandem to draw moisture out of the air and surfaces, speeding up the drying process.
Step 7: Cleaning and Sanitization
After ensuring that the affected areas were thoroughly dried, we moved on to clean and sanitize the area using plant-based antimicrobial solutions and biological cleaning agents. This step made sure any remaining contaminants were removed and mold growth was prevented.
Step 8: Final Inspection
Before completing the mitigation process, we did a final inspection to ensure that all areas affected by water damage were properly tackled and restored to a safe and habitable condition.
Mishap Under the Kitchen Sink Mitigation: Achieved
Thanks to our fast and thorough water mitigation, we were able to prevent further damage to the property and provide our client with peace of mind during a challenging time. While our focus was on mitigation rather than restoration in this case, our client was impressed by the professionalism and efficiency of our team.
Contact Indy’s Restoration Team for Effective Solutions
At Indy’s Restoration Team, we take pride in our ability to deliver top-notch water damage mitigation services to the residents of Indianapolis and beyond. If you find yourself facing a water damage situation, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help you navigate through the unexpected with ease.
