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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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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.

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Carol Japp
12 days ago

My Servpro team - Juan B, Luis A, Juan and Josh - were wonderful. They worked hard and kept me informed on what they were doing at all times, and made an awful experience much easier with their caring ways.

James Camden
17 days ago

ServPro has been a superior water remediation throughout our home “restoration” process. The technicians (ServPro and affiliated specialists [Larry Marks for wood finishing]) demonstrated the required skills and competencies in all areas associated with our project (water remediation and restoration). The “water remediation” phase included: assessment (moisture readings, 3D mapping of impacted areas); initial remediation (air handlers/scrubbers); construction of a containment area (erecting a scaffold, placement of plastic sheeting); extensive remediation (removal of affected drywall/insulation, placement of new insulation, additional air handlers/scrubbers); and, removal of air scrubbers/handlers. In terms of the “restoration” phase, the completed phases so far include: reconstruction of of the ceiling (new drywall, taping and mud, texturing, painting); teardown of the scaffolding; refinishing the stair railing. ServPro’s technicians were very respectful and positive when they came to our home. Throughout the process, moisture readings were taken weekly. Our sincere thanks go to Kevin Ortega and Tony Gonzalez for their leadership during this multi-week program. Finally, we would like to recognize Brittany and Susan for their professionalism and customer support.

andres estrada
24 days ago

Phase 3 of our remediation and things went just as smoothly as the first two phases. Luis A, Juan R and team were fantastic and so attentive. They got all the damaged areas cut out with surgical precision down to the studs and ready for the engineer to asses and the repair team to move in. They taped and sealed each room with heavy duty plastic and zipper barriers to contain all dust and debris (much appreciated as my mom has asthma) not a fleck of demo dust or rubble entered the house. They protected the floors and pathways even into the bathroom so nothing got damaged en process. Left every thing so clean spotless when they were done. Truly impressive!! Thank you so much Luis!

Jeremiah Ramon
27 days ago

Luis A, Juan R, Sam O, and all of the ServPro Team has been great. Polite, efficient, and prompt with any requests. So far with about 10 projects they've worked on at our 108 unit apartment complex, they've been consistent too!

Joanne Monia
27 days ago

Servpro Team Fernando, Matthew & Yain were absolutely amazing from start to finish. Always communicating about what the job entailed. They were also very personable and professional. I would hire them again in a heartbeat!

Jacqueline Siegel
27 days ago

Everything was done quickly and to the highest stabdards

Suzanne Cordell
29 days ago

I would like to thank Luis, Evelyn, Chris, Mariana, and the Servpro team. They assured us with our smoke damage we were in good hands in a time of disaster here is Spokane. Their performance was professional and responsive. Our experience and gratitude is more than works can express. Hopefully we never have another crisis like this, but you would be the first we would call. Thank you ,God bless you all. We hope you all come back to visit Spokane!

Jeffrey Brekke
about 1 month ago

Fernando and his team were absolutely amazing in performing our flood mitigation services. Contents of home was packed up using great care. All water was removed and home dried and cleaned in an exceptional manor.

Chris Tardiff
about 1 month ago

Fernando and Luis have been great to work with!

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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