How does SERVPRO® inspect for Water Damage?

8/11/2023 (Permalink)

Water Damage can sometimes be noticeable by signs of flooding or puddles in your home. However, sometimes water can be a little tricky to see if it is trapped in walls or floorboards or you experienced mild flooding when you were not in your home. At SERVPRO®, we are thoroughly trained to inspect your commercial or residential property for all of the signs of water damage. 

• Exterior

We typically first inspect the exterior of your property to look for standing water outside. We may check your gutters, downspouts, and drainage system to ensure that they are not clogged, backing up water, or need repair. Our team also makes sure that rainwater is being directed to flow away from your home rather than towards it.

• Indoors

After the outdoor inspection, we will come inside and look for signs of water damage. Our professionals use moisture meters and special cameras to detect hidden water behind walls or other surfaces. We will look for any signs of warped wood or walls, mold growth or smells, any common moisture spots that could have water build-up

• Appliances & Plumbing

Our SERVPRO team will check appliances like your dishwasher, sinks, and washing machine. HVAC Systems can also be a problem leading to water damage, so we want to make sure that is working efficiently as well. 

SERVPRO® wants to ensure that your home is water damage free before leaving the inspection. If we do detect water and your home needs assistance, we will immediately work with you to schedule our technicians and team to remove all water from your home and make it “Like it never even happened!”