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How Do I Remove Water From My Home?

Unwanted water creeping into your sanctuary is a surefire way to upend your comfort and security. Whether the water damage came from a significant weather event or cracked plumbing, you don’t have to wait around for our professionals to mitigate further issues.

To remove water from your home, you’ll need:

  • A shop vacuum
  • A mop
  • A bucket
  • Towels
  • Box fans

The above tools will help you dehumidify your space because removing the moisture as soon as possible is the most important thing. Standing water can encourage bacteria and mold growth and attract rodents and insects.

What Makes Our Stevensville Restoration Service Company Stand Out?

Property damage of any kind is completely devastating. Still, do you know where to turn when you have destruction at all hours of the day and night or require a tailored restoration service plan to be designed and executed to a T?

Our comprehensive offerings and restoration service experts prioritize your needs, helping you get back on your feet faster. How do we do it? With various perks that come innately when you work with ServiceMaster of Berrien County.

We stand out among other local companies because we offer:

  • Rapid response times – Often, we can be on your property within a few hours after initial contact. Restoring your home requires us to respond promptly to your inquiry.
  • 24/7 phone lines – We can be on the scene quickly because our phone lines are open 24 hours a day. We also work around the clock because water damage doesn’t have any concept of business hours.
  • Local professionals – Because we live and work in the area, we’re a part of the community and have a vested interest in seeing it thrive.
  • National resources – While we’re a local business, we’re backed by a national brand with over 65 years of expertise in restoration services.

Our Comprehensive Water Removal Process

As a locally owned and operated restoration company, we genuinely care about our neighbors. We want our community to remain beautiful and prosperous, so we’ve designed recovery plans that involve specific tasks to get your home back to pre-loss condition.

Thorough Inspection

Where there’s water damage, there’s likely a moisture source that could allow water to enter your home and cause issues. We perform a thorough inspection to locate structural, plumbing, or weather damage and outline a plan to repair it.

Water Removal, Dehumidification, & Deodorization

We use state-of-the-art industrial-grade equipment to remove water, dehumidify the space, and freshen the air if bacteria and mold have become a problem. You can count on our Stevensville team to clean and sanitize surfaces affected by standing water.

Water Damage Repair

Repairing property damage after a flood, burst pipes, etc., isn’t an easy undertaking, but our restoration specialists are industry-trained and highly skilled professionals. We handle almost any type of water damage, from severe to minor, because your home deserves top-quality support.

Suppose your home is ever hit by a severe weather event, damaged pipes, roof leaks, or anything else that could result in water flooding your home. In that case, you can contact our local, dedicated, and courteous professionals 24/7.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the signs of water damage in the home?

Signs that your home might've sustained water damage include:

  • Musty odors may be caused by a leak that has gone undetected, allowing mold to form.
  • Peeling paint or wallpaper can occur when the wall is exposed to too much moisture causing the paint to bubble or crack.
  • Visible mold growth is often a result of prolonged water damage, especially in areas with high humidity.
  • Leaking roofs, pipes, gutters, etc., are all clear signs of water damage in your home.
  • Rising damp patches near the floor level could indicate that groundwater is seeping up through the foundation of your house and causing damage.
  • Warping or buckling floors or furniture often results from excess moisture in the environment, causing the material to swell.

If you notice any of these signs, contact ServiceMaster of Berrien County as soon as possible. When water damage is left untreated, it can be harmful to your home and the health of your loved ones.

Get the help you deserve

We’re available 24/7 to discuss your restoration needs.