Thursday, December 3, 2009

What Is The Process For San Antonio Water Damage Restoration?

By Wilmer Boscoe

Water damage destroys your home and property. Water damage restoration is performed by professionals in an effort to restore your home or property to its original condition. There are no government stipulations for water restoration at this time. There are two organizations that certify and recommend standards for water damage restoration. Those two companies are the IICRC and RIA. You can locate a certified provider for san antonio Water Damage Restoration at the IICRC and RIA websites.

Depending on the events that occur, companies may find it necessary to set aside guidelines in order to achieve the desired results. Local, State and Federal laws determine who is qualified to provide water damage restoration services.

The procedures listed by RIA or the IIRC should be followed when possible.

If furnishings cannot be salvaged, they will have to be replaced. If it is possible to restore them to the original condition, then steps will be taken to do so, unless it costs more to restore than to replace. Any and all damage has to be recorded.

Inspect the area that is affected or believed to be affected. The company will locate the source of the water with equipment specifically meant for this process. Once the entire affected area is identified, the first step is to dry it. Then, it will need to be sanitized and deodorized. Dehumidifiers, giant fans, air scrubbers and some other drying tools will more than likely be left at the home when the labor part is complete. The company will come back to the home within two or three days to reevaluate the cleanup effort. At this time, if everything went right, the equipment will probably be removed.

The amount of contamination in the water will decide which of the three categories the damage will come under.

- Category 1 is water from a clean or sanitary source. - Category 2 is water with some level of contaminants that could cause discomfort or illness if ingested. - Category 3 water is grossly unsanitary, and can lead to illness or death if ingested.

Move items out of the area that are not damaged and may get in the way of the company performing the restoration. Reason being is that if they have to move it you will be charged for it.

Do not hesitate to ask the company any questions.

The job is done when the levels of moisture, temperature and humidity reach an acceptable level.

As with any job, carelessness is not okay. Research the guidelines recommended to see if the company is following them. If they are not, it is okay to ask why they are doing it different.

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