Step 4: Drying and Dehumidification
Our Water Damage Restoration Process
After the excess water has been extracted, you might think your Prospect Heights, IL floors and walls look dry. You will quickly notice that they might be wet to the touch as almost all building materials, such as flooring, wood, and drywall retain water. If your wood, flooring, or drywall has suffered from water damage, you might notice them begin to warp or cause mold damage. SERVPRO of Arlington Heights/Prospect Heights is "Here to help!" Call our SERVPRO team for your water removal and restoration needs.
Our team is always on standby and ready to respond. You can trust that our crew will make your water damage seem "Like it never even happened."
Drying / Dehumidification
Our Professionals will use room measurements, temperature, and relative humidity to determine the optimal number of air movers and dehumidifiers to dry your home or business. We’ll carefully monitor the progress using moisture meters until the materials return to acceptable drying goals.
- Use Dehumidification Equipment
- Use Monitoring Equipment to Track Progress
Monitor Floor and Walls
We check the moisture levels to monitor the drying process.
- Monitor Floors
- Monitor Walls
Drying Equipment
- Industrial-grade dehumidifiers help prevent secondary water damage like swelling and warping of floors, walls, and furniture.
- High-speed air movers create airflow across walls, carpets, pads, and furniture, which accelerates the evaporation of moisture.