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SERVPRO of Greenwood, Abbeville & McCormick Counties
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Trusted Water Extraction and Structural Drying Specialists

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.

What Our Customers Are Saying

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Kevin Skinner
5 months ago

These guys were great. They worked with my insurance and were fast and thorough.

Sharon Jones
7 months ago

ServePro have been an absolute blessing for us. They operate in excellence in every aspect and have gone above and beyond our expectations.

Carol Bishop
over 1 year ago

Shane, John and Danielle have been amazing packing up contents and removing all water damages ( flooring, tiles, kitchen island, cabinets). Proficient, professional, hard workers. Experienced. Trustworthy. Can’t say enough good things about this team!

sharon waters
over 1 year ago

We had an emergency situation at the office I work at. SERVPRO was contacted and at our office within the hour. Wyatt & Logan worked quickly to mitigate the situation with minimum disruption. Highly recommend.

Kevan Nason
over 2 years ago

A home water leak damaged floors in three rooms. Servpro responded quickly and professionally by packing and removing items from those rooms, removed the damaged flooring and ceiling in our basement, then drying subflooring. They determined extent of needed replacement floor and installed it. They were considerate of our needs and adapted their plans to ensure we at least had minimal home utility services by staggering their work. They were prepared to do a full restoration, but we elected to perform a kitchen remodel since that room was already gutted. The Project Manager was easily reachable and promptly responded to our requests. We did not have an emergency, but it was critical to quickly respond to prevent mold growth and to ensure our home was returned to normal to support my wife's upcoming recovery from surgery. They did that. Be aware that such service is not inexpensive and we did not expect it to be. (If you are a home owner please be aware having 20 loud drying fans running in your home for a couple days is a necessary annoyance for this type of problem. Servpro should be praised for having the equipment standing by for us rather than being upset by their use.)

James Reepe
over 2 years ago

Excellent company to work with. They exceed my expectations every time we use them.

Sue Forsberg
over 2 years ago

The SERVPRO Greenwood branch was fantastic is helping us with our huge window leaking issue. They helped us every step of the way with insurance and the window company who in the end had to replace all windows of our house. We could not have navigated our issue without them. Their staff was all so helpful and great to work with. Hope we don't need them again but if we do, they are my first call.

Patricia Minnick
about 3 years ago

I had water damage due to a pipe leak causing enough damage that I had to replace most of the kitchen. ServPro responded immediately to mitigate the water damage. They also helped coordinate and provided contractors for the replacement of the floor and cabinet maker. They completed some of the repairs and contracted out other work. I used the opportunity to upgrade my kitchen and he provided contacts for that also. It’s is difficult to find people to do work where I live and could not have gotten this done well without them. I worked exclusively with Gareth and he was amazing. He kept us informed and his calm demeanor was really appreciated. Highly recommend working with him!

Brooke Darragh
over 3 years ago

I had Servpro come out to look at water damage and they were exceptional. They were extremely knowledgeable and very responsive to all of my questions. I would highly recommend Servpro of Greenwood to everyone!

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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