Water Damage After a Fire in Lakewood Ranch, FL
Fire hoses can put thousands of gallons of water into a house. That water soaks drywall, insulation, flooring and subfloors, often in rooms the fire never touched.
Water extraction and structural drying start right away. In Florida's heat and humidity, mold can begin growing within 24 to 48 hours.
- Licensed & insured pros
- Same-day board-up
- Smoke, soot, odor & rebuild
How drying works
- Extract standing water with truck-mounted or portable pumps.
- Remove wet carpet pad, insulation and drywall that can't be dried.
- Dry with commercial dehumidifiers and air movers.
- Monitor moisture with meters every day until the materials are dry.
- Treat for mold where it's needed.
Hidden moisture
Water wicks up drywall and runs under baseboards and tile. Moisture meters and thermal cameras find wet areas you can't see, so they don't turn into mold behind finished walls.
Water Damage After a Fire across Lakewood Ranch
Available throughout Lakewood Ranch and east Manatee and Sarasota counties, including Country Club & Country Club East, Waterside & Main Street, Summerfield, Greenbrook & Riverwalk, Esplanade, Del Webb & the East Villages, University Park, Myakka City.
Questions
How long does drying take?
Usually three to five days, depending on how much water there was and what materials got wet.
Will I need mold remediation?
Not if drying starts quickly. That's why extraction is one of the first things done after a fire.
Does wet drywall always have to be replaced?
Not always. Drywall that wicked up a small amount of clean water can sometimes be dried in place. Heavily soaked or contaminated drywall is cut out.
Need water damage after a fire in Lakewood Ranch? Call now.
Call (941) 294-3095