Water damage caused by burst pipes, faulty appliances, or heavy rain can ruin your belongings and lead to structural damage. Fortunately, restoration companies can help.
They provide emergency response, water removal, drying, mold remediation, and sewage cleanup. Some also offer biohazard cleanup and reconstruction services. Other services include dehumidification, odor removal, and content restoration. Contact Restore Draper for more information.
Emergency Response
Whether you’re dealing with a burst pipe in your basement or water damage from one of Utah’s notoriously heavy rainstorms, water intrusion is a serious issue that requires immediate professional response. Using a straightforward form, Draper property owners can connect with a local team they can trust for fast and dependable restoration services.
The first step in the restoration process involves identifying and stopping the source of water intrusion, such as shutting off the main water supply valve or turning off the appliance. It’s also important to contain the spread of water by placing tarps or buckets under affected areas.
From there, water removal and drying can begin. Our experienced team works efficiently to minimize structural damage, mold growth, and other issues that can arise from long-term moisture exposure. We can even offer specialized services, such as dehumidification, that reduces humidity levels in buildings and prevents damage to structures. We also provide sewage backup cleanup and sanitation to safely address hazardous waste from sewer line clogs or overflows. Our goal is to restore your property quickly and thoroughly, so you can get back to your normal life routine.
Water Removal
Water mitigation is the process of assessing, containing and preventing further water damage on a property. This is performed before any restoring can take place, as it’s impossible to know exactly what needs restoring until further damage has been prevented from occurring. This is typically done through a variety of means, but the most important aspect of water mitigation is water removal. Water removal services include assessing the quality of water, extracting any standing water and removing any moisture from soaked carpets and other porous building materials.
This step is often referred to as “water cleanup” or simply “water restoration.” This involves sanitizing and drying affected areas, and can be combined with other services, such as mold remediation, contents cleaning and odor elimination. It’s critical to perform water restoration as quickly as possible, in order to minimize damage and prevent costly repairs later on.
Depending on the situation, it may be necessary to remove personal belongings from affected areas, as well as tarp and contain other areas where the water has not yet reached. Additionally, the source of water must be stopped at the source, whether it’s a burst pipe, appliance failure, or a clogged sewer system.
This is also a time to document the situation with photographs and videos, as well as create a list of damaged items for insurance purposes. It’s also a good idea to open windows and doors in the area to promote air circulation, and use fans to accelerate drying. In extreme cases, it may be necessary to dehumidify the property. This helps reduce the risk of mold and mildew, as well as mitigate odors caused by bacterial off-gasing from building materials, furniture and dormant spills.
Drying
Moisture removal and drying services are vital to preventing long-term damage, mold growth, unpleasant odors, and other water-related problems in homes and businesses. Our services are tailored to the unique challenges of Draper’s climate and designed to reduce moisture levels, eliminate bacteria, fungi, and other harmful microorganisms, restore a healthy environment, and prevent structural issues.
Our water restoration experts work quickly to address the problem and minimize damage to your property and belongings. We begin with identifying the source of the water and stopping it from spreading any further. This may include turning off the water supply at the main water valve, shutting off specific appliances or fixtures, and placing a bucket or tarp over leaking areas to contain the moisture.
We then use advanced tools and equipment to thoroughly remove the water from affected areas. This includes extracting standing water from impacted floors, walls, and ceilings as well as removing damaged or contaminated furniture, draperies, and contents. We also provide specialized drying and dehumidification techniques to help ensure the structural integrity of your home or business after the flooding.
Once the affected areas are dried, they are sanitized to remove bacteria, fungi, and other harmful organisms. Our commercial clients can count on our fast, efficient service to return their properties back to normal quickly, minimizing business disruptions and allowing them to get back to operating normally as soon as possible.
From basement floods in Steeplechase to sewer backup cleanup and sanitation, we are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to tackle any size water damage emergency. Our experienced IICRC trained technicians can help you mitigate water damage and restore your home or business.
Mold Remediation
With its panoramic views of the Wasatch Mountains, access to Corner Canyon trails and family-friendly parks like Galena Hills, Draper is one of Utah’s most vibrant communities. However, life here can quickly get turned upside down by unexpected disasters — such as flooding from rain or burst pipes that turn into mold problems.
In these situations, it’s important to act fast. Waiting even a few days to get professional help can lead to costly repairs, environmental damage and health risks. That’s why the water damage restoration services of our trained professionals are available 24/7 for emergency response and full remediation.
After assessing the severity of your situation, our team will begin working to restore the structure and contents of your property. This includes removing standing water, drying the affected area and disinfecting it to prevent mold growth. It can also include repairing structural components such as walls, floors and roofs.
Depending on the size and scope of the work, the costs can vary. A few factors that can affect the price of your project are:
The amount of damage caused by the flood or leak. The longer the water sits, the more it damages the material and drives up costs. The cost of repairing the damaged material.
Many homeowners believe it’s more cost-effective to handle the water mitigation and restoration process themselves. But unless you have the proper training, experience and tools, it’s usually safer and more effective to hire a qualified water damage restoration company. A botched DIY water mitigation and restoration project can lead to more expensive structural damage, more health risks for building occupants and potential legal issues. A professional company will have the experience and equipment to safely remove and remediate any signification traces of mold that may be present.
Contents Restoration
When a disaster strikes, it’s not just the structure of a home or business that suffers. The contents of that property, like cherished possessions, furniture, and electronics take a significant blow as well. That’s where contents restoration comes in. It focuses on cleaning, repairing, and restoring personal belongings after a fire, flood, or mold outbreak.
A typical contents restoration service will include the following steps: Assessment & Inventory
In the evaluation phase, trained professionals will create an inventory of all damaged items and document their condition with photographs or descriptions. This helps keep track of everything and ensures that no item is missed during the cleanup process. It also helps minimize replacement costs and protects undamaged items from residual damage.
Cleanup & Repair
Restoration specialists use advanced tools and techniques to clean items, including ultrasonic cleaners for electronics and dry-cleaning equipment for textiles. They may also refinish wood furniture, freeze-dry books and documents, or use deodorizing methods to remove lingering smoke or water odors.
Packing & Removal
To protect undamaged items from contamination, many restoration services include packing and removal. Depending on the type of disaster, contents can be packed in specialized containers or boxes and stored at a dedicated facility. During the recovery process, restoration technicians will periodically inspect these boxes and storage areas to make sure they are safe to return to a client’s property.
Contents restoration is an incredibly complex and important industry to work in, as it’s essential for helping people rebuild after a disaster. Aside from reducing the financial burden of loss, it can bring relief by allowing people to reclaim their cherished items and regain a sense of normalcy after experiencing a major setback.