A Proud Member of the Emergency Restoration Network

Contact Us at:

303-674-8990 Evergreen

303-257-8056 Cell

E-mail: eric@247waterdamage.info

Web: www.ColorTechRestoration.com

 

Color Tech Restoration

Q___ How do we find hidden water?

A___ Some of the Test Equipment we use to find moisture and possible Mold are Thermal Imaging which helps us find possible wet areas hidden without damaging the building materials. Thermal Imaging also helps us find areas of possible mold growth. Pinless Moisture Meters are used to help us find hidden moisture behind walls and ceilings without damaging the wall and ceiling materials. Pinned Moisture Meters are used to find moisture under carpeting and padding. Hammer Probe Meters are used to find moisture under hardwood floors, behind baseboards and about any hard to access area where moisture may be hidden. Infrared Temperature Meters show us temperatures variations of hot and cold areas depending whether we are dealing with hot or cold water loss. Bore scopes are used to find damage in hard to access areas by simply drilling a 3/4” hole and by inserting the camera into the hole. This allows us to see inside of a walls, under cabinets without the need to demolition. Humidity Meters are used to check humidity.

 

Q___ Do I Need A Professional

A___ Water leaks or spills are very common. Immediate inspection by certified technicians of floor coverings, structural materials and crawl spaces, as well as prompt removal of all standing water, is critical to reduce or eliminate costly structural damage and/or mold growth. Another term used in the insurance industry is that the homeowner is required to mitigate the damages. Many insurance companies have eliminated or drastically reduced their coverage for mold removal.

 

It Does Not Feel Wet

A___ Homeowners sometimes remove standing water, and they neglect to have the area professionally dried because the surface looks or feels “dry to the touch.” Many only think the problem is the surface water. The walls, flooring, and crawl spaces also absorb the water and are often missed. It is critical to dry these areas correctly before further damages occur. Without the proper equipment, it is impossible to determine how much moisture is still within the structure or to draw that moisture out before it cultivates mold or causes other structural damage. Increased moisture in the air after an indoor flood can also cause “secondary” damage to decorative wood, books, artwork and other items, so thorough drying and dehumidification or heat drying are critical.

 

Q___ How long does it typically to dry my home?

A___ Most dryouts take 2-3 days to dry.

 

Q___ Do you need to remove my furniture, personal belongings and carpet?

A___  No. With category 1 loses we use our exclusive Thermal Energy Drying Systems and in most cases there is no need remove furniture, personal belongings, carpet. We dry them in place and at the same time we can dry the walls, ceilings and flooring (structure) without and major tearout in about 2-3 days.

 

Q___ I just have a small area wet. Do you so small

A___ Yes we small areas. It is very important to have a professional inspect the wet are. There can be hidden water that can cause additional water damage as well as the potential for mold grow if not found.

 

Q___ Do you dry businesses?

A___ Yes we do. We can dry small business as well as a very large business. We are members of the Emergency Restoration Network. Because of this we call bring in members from other parts of the state if needed for very large water losses.

 

Q___ Do you bill my insurance company?

A___  Yes we bill you insurance company direct.

 

 

Questions & Answers About Water Damage

Dryout In Evergreen. Pipe Froze and Flooded Lower Area. We Subsurface Extracted the Carpet, Blocked the Furniture and Dried Floorings, Contents In Place. We Used the Eliminator and the VapairVent. Everything Was Dry In 2 Days. Drywall and Insulation Were Also Dry In 2 Days. During Dryout (Part 1)

Dryout In Evergreen. The Only Repair Done At This Time Was to Repair the Broken Pipe. We Set the Furniture Back In Place. The Homeowner Was Amazed. She Could Use Area Again Without Any Repairs. Water Damage from Frozen Broken Pipe After Drying (Part 2)

Dryout In Evergreen Before Starting Dryout. This property was wet about a month buy the time we called to start the dryout. As you can see in the video there is a lot of damage to the windows, baseboards, window sills and black growing up the walls. Because of this we will had to remove some drywall, baseboards, window sills and all the carpeting and padding (Part 1).

Dryout In Evergreen During Dryout. This property was wet about a month buy the time we called to start the dryout. Because of this we had to remove some drywall, baseboards and all the carpeting and padding. We used 2 Eliminators for heat and 1 VapairVent system to remove the humidity. + 14 air movers and 2 downdraft air movers (Part 2).

Common Water Damage Questions

Q___ Can mold grow during the dryout when drying with heat?

A___  In most cases NO. When using our Thermal Energy Drying Systems the temperature is high enough that most molds can’t grow.