Understanding Expected Costs of Fort Lauderdale Water Restoration

5/2/2023 (Permalink)

Water leaks can come from a multitude of sources. Our IICRC trained team is always on call to begin water damage remediation.

Expenses Related to Water Restoration 

Restoration work is rarely cheap due to how many moving pieces exist to get your life back to normal. After water damage, you can expect that many areas of your home impacted require immediate attention, drying, cleaning, and even repairs. All these play a part in the expenses incurred, even if you rely on your home insurance policy to cover most of the cost.

Mitigation 

Water restoration in Fort Lauderdale homes starts with mitigation. We have to address the most pressing concerns immediately, and our 24/7 availability is invaluable to this process. Initial costs of the recovery process include:

• Water removal
• Bulk material discarding
• Securing the structure

Restoration

After all the initial work in securing your home from water damage, now our professionals begin the work of restoration. Recovery efforts combine methods and approaches to remove the presence of water and moisture while preserving the impacted structure and contents. Processes include:

• Drying - We have hundreds of drying tools to make the shortest work of wet areas in your home. 

• Cleaning - We use proprietary cleaning products and mold inhibitors to restore soiled surfaces and prevent microbial threats.

• Content Management - Our specialists inspect contents individually for on-site or off-site cleaning and drying needs.

General Contracting Requirements

The money you might have to pay to cover your deductible or to afford the total restoration cost will often include any repairs and reconstruction required. We assess the structural integrity of exposed systems and assemblies to determine where build-back services and repairs are necessary. For example, water damage could mean compromised plumbing, replacing drywall, or reinstalling portions of the flooring.

Those intending to keep costs as low as possible for professional restoration and recovery services would not be alone. Understanding what out-of-pocket expenses affords can be vital in knowing what to expect from restorers and choosing the right team to help. Call SERVPRO of Ft. Lauderdale Central, Wilton Manors, at (954) 280-6212.