Avoid costly water damage

1/18/2021 (Permalink)

Water damage on sub-flooring

As this picture clearly shows, it is very easy for a water loss to seep through your flooring and cause damage to the sub-flooring beneath. Damage to sub-flooring can be very costly and can lead to the growth of mold if not properly dried and treated.

The key to avoiding this is locating the source and stopping it. Sometimes you will be able to find the source and make the necessary correction. Other times, say maybe a burst pipe in a non-visible location in your home, you may need to contact a plumber for their assistance in stopping the source of the loss.

After stopping the source, your next course of action should be to call a professional water damage restoration company such as SERVPRO of Sioux Falls! We operate  24/7 for emergency water losses and aim to be at your home helping as fast as possible. We will extract any water and begin the drying process using items such as our air movers and dehumidifiers. We recommend using a professional restoration company as an incorrectly dried flooring surface can lead to mold growth or a number of other potentially costly issues.