What To Expect During a Sewage Damage Restoration

6/17/2020 (Permalink)

Equipment for cleanup in a commercial building

Sewage Damage Restoration

During a sewer cleanup at your Gladstone, TN, place of business, there are a few things you may see the damage restoration service do to ensure the proper cleanup and repair of your business property. Here are three steps that are common for a sewage damage restoration.

1. Damage Assessment

After a sewer backup or flooded toilet, you may contact a restoration team for help. One of the first things you may see them do is a damage assessment. This is done to help the team plan for what cleaning material and equipment needed, as well as insure they know everywhere they should be checking for damage. Once they have a plan they can complete the restoration efficiently.

2. Water Removal and Drying the Space

The next step of a sewer cleanup is often removing the water and drying the space. This step can be done with special pumps, squeegees, and rags. In some cases, a dehumidifier may be used to pull water from the air. The faster the water can be removed and the area dried, the less likely there is to be secondary damages such as mold. If processes such as a tear-out need to occur they be done in the next stage.

3. Cleaning the Area

Because sewage can contain harmful materials such as chemical contaminants or bacteria, it’s important that the affected area is thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. Fortunately, your local restoration service should have the cleaning solutions needed for the job. One the area has been thoroughly sanitized repairs can begin.

During a sewer cleanup, it’s very likely that the restoration team working on your property will perform a damage assessment first. They can then process with the water removal and drying of the space. Because sewage tends to carry bacteria you should also see the team working on your business property take the time to thoroughly clean the area before repairs are made.