FAQs
More FAQs- What about sewage contamination?
- Why does my specialty floor need to be removed?
- My ceilings are wet. What needs to be done?
Hard surfaces can be cleaned and sanitized after water damage occurs. Affected items that cannot be sanitized will require disposal. Porous materials such as drywall, ceiling tiles, insulation, particleboard, paneling, etc. that have been directly affected by the damage should be removed during the emergency service visit.
Nonporous flooring can trap water and prevent it and the materials under it from drying properly.
ServiceMaster of Cape Breton’s water damage specialists will evaluate moisture content in your ceiling areas to determine the severity of the damage. They may also have to remove some of your ceiling for ventilation purposes. Wet insulation inside the ceiling can also be a hazard and therefore may also need to be removed.