ABOUT JENKINS RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL CAREERS TRAINING & CERTIFICATION OUR WORK BLOG LOCATIONS We will communicate with you through each step of the water damage cleanup. Step 1 – Call Jenkins Restorations The first step is contact and emergency dispatch from a water mitigation company like Jenkins Restorations, who can be on scene quickly. Our call center team is available for you 24/7 so we’re available whenever you need us. Step 2 – Water Damage Inspection One of our highly-qualified team members will come take a look at the damage. At this point, we will begin working directly with your insurance company to handle logistics. Step 3 – Water Mitigation This process begins almost immediately. We will first stop the water source and ensure that any undamaged possessions are protected from damage. Step 4 – Water Extraction Water will be extracted from your home. Our team uses industry-standard equipment to ensure that there is no water hidden in carpets, furniture, walls, and ceilings. Step 5 – Cleanup & Repair Instead of replacing all water damaged items, our goal is to restore them back to their former glory. At this stage, our team will also do any repairs to your home as well as take steps to remove and prevent mold growth. Step 6 – Structural Drying After all obvious water has been removed, the team will use and monitor humidity to remove the last of the moisture. This will prevent secondary water damage such as warped floors and walls. Step 7 – Restoration & Remodeling At this stage, our GC-Repairs team will handle any final repairs to the building, major and minor. This is the last step to getting your home- and your life- back to normal! Download Our Infographic 24/7 Water Damage Restoration Services Water damage resulting from seeping water is progressive, pervasive and it can cause permanent damage to your valuable items. This is especially a possibility if the emergency response does not arrive within first 48 hours. If you have a flooded basement, Water damaged wood floors, or water in your air ducts, it’s important to call quickly and get the water mitigation process started to prevent further damage. When moisture seeps in to anything that is of value there are some steps that must immediately be taken to reduce long term damage. There are many potential causes of water damage to your home or business such as basement flooding and leaky pipes. The team at Jenkins Restorations is here 24/7 to provide immediate water damage restoration and water mitigation services to prevent more damage and restore your property better than ever! Emergency Water Mitigation Water Mitigation is the process of preventing or reducing the amount of water damage that happens after something like a leaking pipe or a flooded basement. Water mitigation prevents any additional damage with fast and appropriate actions, like using a sump pump, once we have completed your water damage restoration. This process includes: Assessment Water Extraction Cleaning Sanitizing Drying Water Damage Repair Water Damage Restoration Water mitigation is often required after plumbing failures, floods, or when the water rushes into homes after a storm. Ceiling water damage, soaked rugs, ruined furniture, and warped flooring begin to occur if a water damage restoration team isn’t on site quickly. We take specific steps to reduce the property destruction, to prevent any potential mold growth, and to restore the property back to its original value. Frequently Asked Questions Will a dehumidifier remove standing water? Extraction is the best method to remove standing water. Dehumidifiers are used to address high moisture content in the atmopshere (air). They should typically be used in conjunction with airmovers (fans). Should you replace drywall if it gets wet? Drywall can be effectively dried even if it gets wet. As long as the source of loss is sanitary, a water restoration company can utilize airmovers to cause evaporation of water in the drywall and dehumidifiers to remove water from the atmosphere. What happens when water gets in your walls? Water in wall cavities needs to be dried out by a water restoration company like Jenkins Restorations. Our approach is to detach baseboard and drill holes in the drywall to give access to the wall cavity. What kills mold on drywall? Mold growth on drywall cannot be effectively killed. Because drywall is highly porous it should be removed if it has mold growth. How do you dry out a water damaged floor? It depends on the type of flooring. Carpet and pad can be extracted and dried with airmovers and dehumidifiers. Real hardwood flooring can be dried using floor mats that draw air from in between the strips of hardwood. Other flooring types like laminate and vinyl may need to be replaced. Contact Us For Help With Water Damage In Your Home! Name * Phone * Email * Preferred Contact Method Phone Email Best Time to Contact As soon as possible. Morning Afternoon Evening Business Name Zip Code * How Can We Help? * Submit Common Water Damage Services Water damage can have many sources, from sewage backups to natural disasters. Regardless of the source, the Jenkins Restorations team can handle any size disaster. Sewage Backups Flooding & Storm Damage Pipe Bursting or Plumbing Leaks Roof Leaks Leaking Appliances Overflowing Bathtubs, Toilets, & Sinks Flooded Basements Flooding From Firefighting Efforts Need Help With Water Damage Cleanup? Contact Jenkins Restorations Today Request Appointment Jenkins Restorations Premium Water Damage Restoration Services Because we realize that it is very important to act quickly in response to emergencies like flooding from plumbing failures, or water backups because of storms, you can rely on us to provide the most efficient water mitigation and restoration services that you can get 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. If you have any questions regarding our water damage restoration services, don’t be hesitant and call us now or schedule an appointment. Our Water Damage Restoration Services After the water mitigation process is complete and further damage prevented, the water damage restoration process begins so we can start rebuilding and restoring your home. The water restoration process includes: Water damage assessment Water extraction Assisting with filing insurance claims Cleaning and restoration of possessions such as documents, linens, clothes and books. Drying of affected areas such as furniture, walls, padding and carpet. Locating and repairing the source of leaking water Storm damage repair and reconstruction services Remediating mold and mildew damage What to expect in case of a flood or any other water damage emergency: Within few minutes of your call, we dispatch our professionals to start repair & restoration services. Once our professionals reach the scene, they will determine which category of water damage you have, and make use of the latest equipment to start extracting water. Once the water level subsides, we dehumidify your home and use special cleaning agents to prevent mold. As your structure is drying out, we will also be working on your furniture and other belongings at our drying & cleaning facility. Our staff is highly trained to handle even the most delicate items such as oriental rugs. Our restoration specialists provide you the opportunity to relax and take care of other things while we take care of the water damage repair, restoration and clean up. Things to do when you detect water damage: Stay calm. You need to be able to think clearly. Close down the water main. If your flood is related to appliances or pipes, shut down all sources of water to reduce damage. After that, shut down electrical breakers in the damaged areas. Make sure electricity is off before removing or unplugging any of the electrical equipment from the submerged areas or the wet carpet! Call us for water damage restoration. Remove fabrics, papers, books, potted plants, shoes and other items capable of staining the wet carpet. Mop and blot in order to remove as much water as you can. Remove the rugs and anything that is not permanently attached to the floor. Don’t try to remove the wall-to-wall carpet. The curtains should be lifted from the floor. Loop them through a coat hanger. Place this hanger on the drapery rod. Take a cloth and wipe the furniture. Place the wet cushions in a dry place in order to allow even drying. Place an aluminum foil under the legs of the furniture. Move paintings, art, and photos to a dry and safe location. Open the drawers, cabinet doors, and closets in order to enhance the drying. Keep the books on the shelves. Pack the books tightly in order to prevent the warping of the pages until we can start the specialized drying. Things to avoid when you detect water damage: Avoid using the home vacuum. There is a risk of electrical shock and there can be damage to the equipment as well. Avoid placing newspapers in the areas where you or other people will walk. The newspaper ink can easily transfer to the wet fibers of carpet and this can result in permanent staining. Don’t walk on the carpet except when necessary. This will keep the damage from spreading to the unaffected areas. Don’t enter any room that has standing water. If you must enter a room with standing water, turn off the electricity to the house. Don’t lift the tacked down carpet without professional help. Don’t use electrical appliances when you have wet floors or carpet. Don’t remove books from the shelves. Don’t disturb any visible mold. Need Help With Water Damage Cleanup? Contact Jenkins Restorations Today Request Appointment Shop vacuums or the companies that only have carpet drying equipment can’t prevent the water from damaging the walls, under molding or baseboards. The water penetrates through the floor coverings in to the subfloors, and it eventually causes the damage to the rooms located below. If the internal humidity of the building isn’t controlled, the undamaged objects that are safe from original flood damage can get ruined because it is absorbing moisture from the air. The structures that are not dried properly or fast enough will serve as food sources for mold. This will later lead to a more expensive mold removal services. If your business or home needs emergency water mitigation or flood damage repair services, we are the company to call. Our Water Damage Restoration Company Locations Atlanta, Georgia Austin, Texas Baltimore, Maryland Boston, Massachusetts Charlotte, North Carolina Colorado Springs, Colorado Columbia, South Carolina Dallas/Ft. 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