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SERVPRO of Downtown Tucson, Flowing Wells
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From a small pipe leak to catastrophic flooding, water can damage the foundation, floors, and walls of your home or business, not to mention the belongings inside. And mold growth can begin in a couple days.   

There’s not a minute to lose. Quick response can keep a bad, potentially hazardous situation from getting worse. At SERVPRO, water extraction (also known as water removal) is a key part of our water damage restoration process. Using powerful pumps and truck-mounted vacuum units, we can quickly remove hundreds or thousands of gallons of water.  

From there, structural drying begins. Using the latest drying systems, from targeted heat to controlled airflow, we’ll make sure your property is dried to the industry standard to maintain structural stability and avoid further damage.

Why Water Extraction and Structural Drying?

Water extraction is exactly what it sounds like: removing excess water from your home or business after a water emergency like a flood, leak, or backup. Structural drying removes any excess, hidden moisture that has been absorbed by structural components throughout the home.  Water extraction and structural drying are essential to:

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Prevent Mold Growth

Mold can start growing in just 24 to 48 hours. Once that growth begins, spores can spread quickly, leading to health risks and expensive cleanup and restoration.

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Minimize Structural Damage

Standing water can weaken the structural integrity of your home or business. This can make your floors, walls, and ceilings warp, deteriorate, and even collapse. Structural repairs can be extremely expensive and disruptive.

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Prevent Odors

Thoroughly drying your home after water damage will reduce the chances of unhealthy mold and mildew, along with the persistent musty smells that come with them. 

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Preserve Your Belongings

After a water-related event, your furniture, electronics, valuables, and important papers can be damaged or ruined. It’s important to get the contents of your home out of harm’s way.

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A professional insurance agent or consultant in a gray blazer meeting with two clients across a glass desk in a modern office, reviewing documents and discussing coverage options.

SERVPRO Helps with the Insurance Claim Process  

At SERVPRO, we understand that property damage can be overwhelming. With decades of experience, SERVPRO can help document damage and provide information related to the services performed that can assist customers during the insurance claim process.    

When property damage occurs, a rapid response can help limit further damage and may reduce overall restoration costs.    

Groundwater flooding is usually covered by flood insurance, not a standard homeowners policy.

What Our Customers Are Saying

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Evad Reznam
19 days ago

Our home was completely emptied of all property to allow for flood repair. After the flood damage was halted, my home, which was necessarily torn apart, had to be re-assembled. Looked like a war zone. Contacted by Alberto, project manager, and his crew Fausto, Alex, and Eric. I was optimistic when Alberto agreed to come down that day. Too much happened during the next 2 months to itemize each facet, but don't need to. Alberto, with great integrity, was remarkably professional in keeping us informed of the progress, and responding to our issues, requests, and concerns. They respected our home, performing top notch work. Alberto had no qualms about meeting us at the house for clarifications. No TV commercial could make me expect the quality of detailed work and professional kindness displayed by this team. I look back in awe on how these guys restored our home. Not enough room to attempt to give specific examples, of which there are countless. But wait. There's more. Now I have my nice home back, but it's completely emptied, which was done quickly to mitigate water damage which was compounding. No problem. To the rescue come Carmen, Karla, Lupita, and some others whose names I regretfully did not get who helped put everything away (EVERYTHING - clothes, dishes, books, spices, food, furniture- everything! ), as well as unloading the trucks. Again, this was all accomplished with polite respect for our home and with calm efficiency. And more than a little heart. Professionalism is an necessary adjective to use here too. Right toward the end, my estimate was that the process would understandably take another month. Nope. I don't know how, but Alberto choreographed those items to be accomplished in less than a week allowing construction to finish allowing Carmen and her team to start. It's fun to watch a professional in action.

Larry Conrad
about 2 months ago

Jesus and his crew were very efficient. They were very helpful with the large throw rug!

Karen Witt
2 months ago

Jonah and AJ showed up on time and were polite and friendly. They performed their task quickly and efficiently.

Terry Randall
2 months ago

Carmen and Val did a great job. They were very responsive to our questions and did everything that they said they would. It was nice to have a team that cared about their job and the customer they were helping.

MiMi Battin
2 months ago

Sebastian, Jonah, AJ, Jesus, and Dani all did a great job here. I appreciate their great work attitude, hard work, politeness, and consideration for my home. Thanks so much! You all are wonderful!!! Mimi battin

Sherri Fournier
3 months ago

I was terrified before SERVPRO came to assess the damage done to by home from a monsoon monster storm. They arrived, calmed my fears and worked hard to clear out the rooms damaged materials. They were very professional. They absolutely impressed me with their ability to work quickly and efficiently to help secure my home from additional damage. 6 stars if you had them!

Nolan Rizzo
3 months ago

Cameron, AJ, Jonah, Valentin, Daniel M, and Sebastian arrived and got to work quickly to help get our facilities back up and running. They were friendly, professional and followed up with me as they went through their process to address any concerns I had. Thanks everyone!

Jennifer Call
3 months ago

Jesus and Danny did excellent work. They were so fast, thorough and cleaned up every speck of dust after. They answered all questions and addressed concerns I had about the restoration. Luis has also been so helpful in getting this project started!!

Donna Rivera
3 months ago

Jonah and AJ were punctual, thorough, extremely polite. Updated me on damages found and what they needed to do. Were very clean and attentive to my home and belongings. I really appreciated thier professionalism and attentiveness to details. Thank you so much for such an awesome job and experience under such a stressful situation

SERVPRO Water Extraction & Structural Drying Knowledge Center

What equipment does SERVPRO use for water extraction?

When it comes to water extraction, SERVPRO technicians have both the very latest and the tried-and-true at their disposal: 

  • Moisture detectors, hygrometers, and other meters measure the extent of moisture saturation. 
  • Infrared cameras find “hidden” water behind walls and ceilings. 
  • Submersible and gas-powered pumps are used for continuous pumping of high-level water. 
  • Truck-mounted and portable extraction units perform efficient water removal. 
After water damage, how long does it take for mold to grow?

It’s important to begin water extraction and drying immediately, since mold growth can begin just 24-48 hours after water was introduced to your home.

What’s a sump pump and what does it do?

A sump pump is a mechanical pump, often placed in a basement or crawlspace, to remove water as it accumulates in a sump pit. As the water level rises, it trips a float switch, turns on the pump, and sends the excess water away from the structure. Sump pumps help keep your basement dry and protect your home from water damage.

How long does water extraction take?

In most residential cases, water extraction takes one to three days. It depends on factors such as: 

  • The water source 
  • The amount of water 
  • How much of the home is affected 
  • Affected materials in the home like carpet, furniture, and drywall
What drying equipment does SERVPRO use?

SERVPRO technicians use industrial-grade dehumidifiers to help prevent secondary water damage like swelling and warping of floors, walls, and furniture. They use high-speed air movers to create airflow across walls, carpets, pads, and furniture, in order to accelerate the evaporation of moisture. Moisture mapping is also used to locate hidden areas that need drying. 

After water removal, how long does it take to dry out a home?

The drying process begins after standing water is removed. Drying typically takes three days to a week. But it can take longer, depending on:  

  • Type of material: wood, drywall, and other porous materials soak up more moisture and take longer to dry.  
  • Humidity levels: the higher the humidity, the longer the drying time.  
  • Saturation level: If the home is heavily saturated, drying will take longer (giving mold a chance to grow).  
Is structural drying needed after a small leak?

The amount of water you see may not be the entire picture. What’s important is not just the amount, but where the water went. A small amount of water that enters a wall, cabinetry, or flooring is often harder to detect and completely dry. Over time, that small amount of moisture can weaken the supporting materials in your home.

Should I open my windows to help with structural drying?

When the outside air is too humid, or the property needs to be kept secure, it’s best to keep the windows closed. In the case of a more humid area, such as Florida, opening windows might increase the drying time. 

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