FAQs
More FAQs- How long will it take my property to dry after flooding or other water damage?
- My wood floors are wet and buckling. Will they have to be replaced?
- What are some of the benefits to using SRM?
Drying time after water damage in your home is determined by a combination of factors including the location, duration and source of water; the types of building materials in your home; weather conditions; and how quickly emergency restoration services are started. Through consistent monitoring and evaluation of the drying process, our trained technicians can determine when the drying is complete. For example, your carpet may feel dry to the touch, but padding and subfloors may still be wet underneath. While there are no hard and fast rules to determine how long your property will take to dry, we can tell you it may take between three and five days or more, depending on the conditions.
Wood flooring in your home that has been damaged by water must be continually evaluated by qualified technicians during the drying process. We use professional-grade drying systems and dehumidifiers to create the ideal environment for wood floors to dry efficiently, and optimally to resume their original shape. Depending on the density of hardwood flooring and the type of finishes used, complete drying may take up to three weeks or longer. If you file a claim, your insurance adjuster will work with you to make the final decision as to whether the floors in your home will need to be refinished or replaced.
Here are some ways we stand apart from other recovery management services:
- Comprehensive pre-loss agreements
- Scalable network response
- Unparalleled resources
- Smartphone app that provides advanced weather notifications
- Equipment staging in dangerous weather situations
- Post-storm damage assessment and emergency tarping and board up
- Centralized management to handle your multiple facilities across Canada