Where Did the Water Leak in Your New Orleans Home Originate?

2/11/2020 (Permalink)

A slow leaking pipe behind the wall caused water damage to this bathroom. We have the equipment to locate the source of the leak and dry your home.

New Orleans Property Needs Water Extraction from Mystery Source 

Water damage in a home is not always easy to pinpoint the origin point. The downside is that the situation continues to get worse until the source gets stopped.  

When a New Orleans home needed water extraction, the homeowner was unable to tell the SERVPRO techs where the water soaking the wall and carpet originated. The techs used their moisture detection equipment and determined the water came from a leaking shower pan in an upstairs bathroom that was running behind wallpaper and collecting in the carpet.  

Why SERVPRO?

The certified technicians have extensive training in diagnosing and rehabilitating properties and contents from all types of water damage using the teachings of The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC), widely considered the gold standard for the restoration industry.  

Two Floors of Damage

Because the water loss encompassed two floors. The technicians performed extraction above and below. The homeowner brought in a plumber to repair the shower pan, which required removal. With it lifted out, the technicians set up drying equipment to ensure the area dried before the reinstallation of a new pan.  

Controlled Demolition is Part of Restoration

The sheetrock behind the wallpapered wall downstairs required removal along with the insulation as it was too damaged for restoration. SERVPRO technicians carefully scoped the carpet to determine the scale of the water loss and cut away the water-damaged carpet and padding for disposal as they found mold under the padding.  

Cleaning and Mold Treatment

Once the areas dried, SERVPRO techs used their professional-quality cleaners to leave the affected surfaces sanitized. The application of an antimicrobial sealant around the shower pan area, the opened wall cavity, and where the techs removed the carpet inhibited the return and growth of mold colonies before the homeowner had the repairs made.  

SERVPRO of The New Orleans Westbank at (504) 348-7526 is available 24/7 to handle water extraction in your home. With their equipment and expertise, they restore your property to its preloss condition, "Like it never even happened." 

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