Flooding and Water Damage Restoration in Gretna, LA

As the second-largest city in Jefferson Parish, Gretna is home to nearly 18,000 people. With a direct link to uptown New Orleans, this has become a highly accessible bedroom community for those not wanting to live within the city limits. Water damage threats can impact any of these thousands of structures in town, making the fast response of our SERVPRO team critical to help. 

What Mitigation Steps Begin Water Damage Remediation for Gretna Homes? 

Mitigation covers the initial actions that our professionals take to reduce the impact and severity of damage to the affected property after water damage events. Often, this process begins with content relocation or surface cleaning to protect the items that matter most to our customers. We are experts with:

• water removal services
• burst pipes
• water damage remediation 
• water damage repairs
• water cleanup
• flood restoration

Flood Restoration and Water Removal in Gretna Properties

Flooding is an unfortunate aspect of nature and something Gretna homeowners are familiar with facing. With our fast response, we can utilize tools like our wet vacuums, truck-mount pumps, and submersible units to manage standing water. 

What Are the Best Drying Options for Gretna Homes?

Drying is a critical process and one that hinges on air movers and dehumidifiers. The placement of these tools is vital to promoting the most efficient evaporative drying solution.

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SERVPRO of The New Orleans Westbank

• 24-Hour Emergency Service
• Faster to Any Size Disaster
• Highly Trained Water Damage Restoration Specialists
• Locally Owned and Operated
• Advanced Restoration and Cleaning Equipment

Flooding or Water Damage? Call Us Today – (504) 348-7526

24 Hour Emergency Water Removal Service

We know that water and flooding emergencies can happen any time, so we’re ready 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – including holidays. We provide immediate emergency water services to you Gretna home or business, day or night.

Faster To Any Size Water Emergency

Immediate action is crucial when dealing with water damage. With over 2110 U.S. and Canadian Franchise locations, we are strategically positioned to be faster to any-sized water emergency. Gretna residents can expect an immediate response day or night.

Highly-Trained Water Restoration Specialists

As water damage specialists, we have the experience, expertise, and the advanced training that enables us to get your property dried quickly and thoroughly. We use scientific drying principles and provide validation and documentation that your property is dry and the job is complete. Learn about our water damage training and certificates.

Locally Owned and Operated

We are proud to be an active member of this community. SERVPRO of The New Orleans Westbank is locally owned and operated so we’re already nearby and ready to help Gretna residents and business owners with any-sized water and flood damage emergencies.

We are proud to serve our local communities:

• New Orleans, LA
• Gretna, LA
• Belle Chase, LA
• Terrytown, LA
• Harvey, LA
• Marrero, LA
• Westwego, LA
• Algiers, LA
• Avondale, LA
• Waggaman, LA

Our Restoration Process

Every water damage event is a little different and requires a unique solution, but the general process stays the same. The steps listed below illustrate our process for the “typical” water damage emergency.

1.  Emergency Contact

The restoration process begins when you call us. Our consultant will guide you through the crisis and may ask several questions to help us better understand the equipment and resources that may be needed.

2. Inspection and Damage Assessment

We carefully inspect your property’s water damage, determining the type of water damage and the areas affected. This is a crucial step to creating an effective plan of action that will result in a successful restoration.

3. Water Removal / Water Extraction

Typically, hundreds or thousands of gallons of water are removed using our powerful pumps and vacuums during the water removal process. We start this process as soon as possible to minimize further damage and to help prevent mold growth.

4. Drying and Dehumidification

After the bulk of the water has been removed, we use specialized equipment to target the water that’s harder to access. Our Professionals use less intrusive, scientific drying methods to draw the remaining water and moisture from your property with air movers and dehumidifiers.

5. Cleaning and Sanitizing

We clean, repair, and disinfect all of the restorable items and structures that were damaged by the water. We are adept at cleaning contents using a number of techniques. We’re also trained to remove odors using industrial air scrubbers and fogging equipment.

6. Restoration

Restoration is the process or restoring your home or business to its pre-water damage condition. Restoration may involve minor repairs, such as replacing drywall and installing new carpet or may entail major repairs such as the reconstruction of various areas or rooms in a home or business.

The Trusted Leader in Water Restoration

SERVPRO of The New Orleans Westbank understands your water crisis and is ready to respond with the right tools and crew. As a leader in the water restoration industry, SERVPRO is a trusted friend, standing by and ready to help you when a water emergency happens. We know that when water damage affects your home, it can be upsetting. Let us answer any questions you have at (504) 348-7526. We are ready to make this situation “Like it never even happened.”