Water Damage & Fire Damage Cleanup in Canton Homes

Canton is one of the communities at the heart of the Farmington Valley in Hartford County, with a city of more than 10,000 people. Much of the area is dedicated to farming and rural ventures. Still, Rte. 202 can connect locals and tourists to several small shops, plazas, malls like Canton Village, and specialty locations like Antiques on the Farmington or the Canton Creamery.

Since its formation in 1806, the community has steadily grown and evolved. While there are many properties reminiscent of the 19th-century origins of the town, modern additions like Matterhorn mini golf and the Northstars Sportsplex show how modernized this mid-sized municipality is. Its position on water bodies like the Farmington River and Mill Pond makes it attractive for nature-loving tourists. 

Mitigating Loss After Water or Flood Damage

The mitigation process is one of the more critical phases of restoring water damage in a home or business. These actions target the most pressing concerns in the structure, including standing water, damaged contents, and the cleaning of surfaces with mold inhibitors. 

Using a Desiccant Dehumidifier 

One of the key drying tools to restore local homes and businesses after a disaster is a dehumidifier. These machines regulate relative humidity through chemical processes like absorption with desiccants or condensation with low-grain refrigerant units. Controlling humidity is critical for continuous drying production.

We use other drying tools as well, such as:

• Axial air movers
• Electric heaters
• Centrifugal air movers
• Drying mats
• Extractors

How Does Smoke Behavior Impact the House?

Understanding the behavior of smoke is critical to anticipating what fire damage results. Wet smoke, for example, gets produced by slow-moving and smoldering fires. Thicker smoke is developed in these moist conditions, creating more formidable residues on the surfaces that solvents and strong detergents must resolve. 

Repairs and Reconstruction

It is not uncommon for fire damage incidents to require repairs and reconstruction. Grease fires common in restaurants like Dish N Dat or widespread losses in complexes like Maple Glen Apartments or the Cherry Brook Health Care Center require our contractor license for rapid containment and various build-back services.  

Your home does not have to be ruined by water damage. Contact SERVPRO to help.