Cocoa Flashing Causes Need for Water Damage Clean Up From SERVPRO
Roof leaks causing water damage in Cocoa properties can bring large amounts of destruction to the building materials before they get addressed. This local Cocoa property had the small emergence of some water staining, and the homeowner called in SERVPRO to handle the ceiling leaks as seen in the Before Photo with the small water spot at the ceiling joint by the top of the fireplace.
Central Brevard SERVPRO Initial Actions During Water Damage Restoration
Upon inspection for the scale of the water damage remediation needed, SERVPRO technicians found that the root cause of the water clean-up required was coming from a leak around the exterior flashing around the chimney. The SERVPRO IICRC certified technicians set up heavy-duty tarping until the ceiling repairs from the water damages in the Central Brevard home could get done.
Water Removal Services in Cocoa Attic
Because the water cleanup needed to occur quickly in the Cocoa attic area to stop any further water damage from occurring to the home, SERVPRO techs have numerous types of equipment to perform water removal services, particularly in a space such as an attic where some types of devices may be too large. The SERVPRO technicians can set up exterior pumping for water clean-up as needed when the Central Brevard space cannot accommodate portable pumps or other equipment required for water damage remediation.
Removal of Building Materials in Central Brevard Homes
Unfortunately, the results of a long-term leak in Central Brevard properties can cause a portion of the walls or ceiling to require removal through actions SERVPRO techs have extensive training in known as controlled demolition. The technicians used their equipment to determine only the minimum amount of sheetrock that requires disposal so the techs can move forward with the ceiling repairs from water damages.
Drying Central Brevard Homes with Ceiling Leaks
A ceiling leak in a Central Brevard home can be a challenge for water damage remediation services as this type of problem needs to get handles from above and below. SERVPRO techs use their drying equipment to ensure the attic gets dried and the affected areas in the living room below around the fireplace.
Preparing for Water Damage Repairs in the Central Brevard Home
Once the SERVPRO technicians were able to verify that the Cocoa home was dry in both problem areas that needed water damage remediation, the technicians began readying the house for the required reconstruction. Long-term leaks can set up a hospitable environment for mold growth. Although SERVPRO technicians found no need for attic mold removal, the techs cleaned the surfaces with their powerful EPA-registered cleaning agents, including a biocide and antimicrobial sealant to inhibit any mold growth.
This SERVPRO location handles rebuilding as well as water damage restoration services. As seen in the After Photo, the technicians installed new sheetrock around the fireplace. They repaired the flashing around the chimney to halt any further issues with leaking into the attic. The tile and hardwood floorboards in front of the fireplace show zero signs of the previous water clean-up because the trained technicians from SERVPRO made the situation "Like it never even happened."