I have a Burst Pipe in My Apartment Building, Now What?

5/7/2020 (Permalink)

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Contact Professionals Who Can Perform Commercial Water Removal in Your Montrose Apartment Building

Water damage in Montrose area apartment buildings can occur because of windows that are not appropriately sealed. Faulty windows can cause moisture to seep inside, and this can trigger many issues, including warped wood, mold infestation, and ruined drywall. Another common cause of water damage in apartment buildings is burst pipes.

What is the water restoration process for a burst pipe?

To perform commercial water removal in your Montrose apartment building, SERVPRO's trained technicians can begin by assessing the damage. We can then plan the mitigation and restoration process based on the severity of the damage. Some of the assessments we can perform include:

- Identifying the specific location of the leak.
- Determining the path the water followed throughout the property utilizing moisture detection tools.
- Determining which areas in the property have water damage such as walls, ceilings, fixtures, and flooring.
- Determining the best way to dry your property and the equipment to use.

What are the consequences of water damage in an apartment building?

The obvious repercussion of water damage in a multi-family dwelling is destruction to the property. Water can ruin different types of floods, including vinyl, carpeting, wood, and tiles. It can also destroy the subfloor below carpeting.

Water can also make its way into other surfaces where it can cause additional damage like ceilings. If water pools on the floor above, the ceiling of the floor below can sustain damage. Drywall can also get damaged because it absorbs moisture. At times, it is necessary to repair or replace the bottom section of the water-damaged walls.

The belongings in affected apartments can also get damaged. Mold infestation is the other issue, and it can cause health problems to tenants.

Why Choose SERVPRO to handle the water damage?

Our company is certified by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC). We have state-of-the-art equipment that can get your multi-family dwelling dry within a short time. Our crew is knowledgeable about psychometrics, the science of drying. We use advanced techniques to complete the drying and restoration process effectively. Some of the equipment we can use to remove water and dry your apartment building include:

- Portable water extractors
- Centrifugal air movers
- Structural cavity drying equipment
- Low Grain Refrigerant (LGR) Dehumidifiers

Our SERVPRO team can clean, dry, disinfect, and deodorize all surfaces that water has affected to restore your property to its preloss state.

Water damage in an apartment building can cause several problems, including loss of tenants. Call SERVPRO of Montrose / Telluride to help you avoid significant losses. Our emergency helpline is (970) 240-6970.