It is crucial when selecting a disaster recovery company that you can count on to supply technicians who are trained, certified, and equipped in a broad range of emergency services. For example, if your home is damaged by fire, you might assume the primary challenges will center around smoke and smoke odor, soot residues, and charring. But the inconvenient truth is that firefighters dump up to thousands of gallons of water while knocking down the flames, spreading soggy destruction throughout your Meridian home. Fortunately, water extraction expertise is firmly within the Master Restoration arsenal of restoration strategies learned through comprehensive training and certification from the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC).
Water Cleanup Tops the Restoration Agenda
After a general and safety inspection of the premises, water extraction is the priority at a fire damage scene. Delaying water removal risks exposing you and your family to the dangers of continuous electrical shock and slip and fall hazards. Moisture seeping into walls, floors, and ceilings creates dangerous conditions as building materials swell, warp, and eventually collapse if not dried quickly. Left unchecked for more than a day or two, water damage encourages mold growth, complicating what is already a difficult cleanup. Planning and completing professional water extraction is vital to protect your home’s structure and your health.
Firefighting Water Extraction Procedure
Master Restoration adheres to industry best practices, including visual inspections, moisture detection, moisture metering, and thermal imaging, to identify hidden dampness and ensure thorough results. During the water removal phase, Master Restoration IICRC-certified crews evacuate the contaminated fluids and absorbed water utilizing sophisticated tools such as:
- Submersible pumps, including trash pumps
- Truck-mounted and portable extractors
- Drying equipment, including axial fans, low-profile air movers, and dehumidifiers
Fire residues significantly contaminate the liquids collected, categorized as Category 3 or black water. The lawful containment and disposal of the extracted water are crucial for the health and safety of your family and the public.
Water Extraction Clears the Decks for Fire Restoration
Only when the property is dry and secure do technicians move on to smoke, soot, and odor elimination. Water removal is not optional or secondary in fire recovery. It is the essential first step that makes everything else possible. Skipping extraction delays and interferes with fire restoration efforts while also increasing costs. Efficient water removal enables us to start with a clean slate, carefully tailoring our approach to each type of residue for the best possible outcome.
Master Restoration offers professional water extraction strategies to Meridian homeowners struggling with the aftermath of firefighting water, as well as comprehensive cleanup of fire residue and smoke. Call (208) 286-1991 for seamless and coordinated assistance across various restoration specialties.