Handling Water Removal from Ceiling or Attic in Your Riverside Home Due to Rain

2/10/2020 (Permalink)

Water loss can affect any section of your Riverside home.

While most spills leave water primarily on the floor of your main rooms, some cases might touch unusual spaces such as the ceiling or attics. These mostly happen when there is a leak in a supply line, or the roof is damaged allowing rainwater into the structure. Such situations are harder to deal with, so it is better to work with a professional water restoration team.

If your home has an attic or ceiling, look for obvious leaking signs or any water spotting. Survey the rest of the home to be sure you don’t have a problem.

Hopefully, you have already cleared out your gutters. If not, either get up on the roof yourself to remove the leaves that can cause a build-up leading to water finding its way into your home – or hire someone to do it. This is a common cause for leaks – during heavy rain, the water has to go somewhere, and its beyond frustrating, let alone expensive, when it gets into your house.

While you’re on the roof, if its shingled, inspect all of it to ensure none of the shingles have blown off. Given the recent wind storms we had, that’s always a possibility. If you have a chimney, make sure there are no gaps, and seal them as soon as possible if you find one.

Don’t forget to make sure your patio drains aren’t clogged from leaves. This time of year, a lot of trees are losing their leaves. With all of the wind and rain, it’s possible the drain could get clogged.

Oh, and hopefully you also turned off your sprinklers if they are on a timer. There are few things more wasteful than having your sprinklers operating when in the midst of a rain storm. California still faces a drought, no matter how much rain fell.

Efficient water removal from your West Riverside  home is possible when you understand the extent of the problem. A leak in the ceiling might spill over to the rest of the house or remain confined in the ceiling with the only visible signs being bubbling and sagging sections. You can take some steps to mitigate the problem before professional restorers arrive. Look for the main water line and shut it off. You should also try to catch the dripping water by placing buckets directly under the leaks or using towels to soak it up from the floors.

Water removal from the ceiling requires considerable expertise for thoroughness and to minimize the amount of demolition needed. Having the right equipment also helps, especially during the drying phase to extract all the moisture. Our SERVPRO team includes IICRC certified WRT, Water Restoration Technicians, and ASD, Applied Structural Drying Specialists. We punch weep-holes to release water from the ceiling and minimize the weight on the panels without necessitating major demolition.

In case the leak is caught in time before the water permeates deeply into the panels and joists in the ceiling, it is possible to avoid demolition. However, this makes the drying process more difficult. Our SERVPRO technicians combine the use of advanced equipment and advanced skills. For example, we can make dehumidification more effective by covering the wet ceiling with a plastic barrier and venting it into a dehumidifier. We bring a wide range of moisture control equipment to the loss sites, including:

Dehumidifiers

Water damage restoration dehumidifiers are key tools for drying and restoring your environment after water damage caused by leaky plumbing or a flood. Heavy duty and rugged, these dehumidifiers quickly and efficiently extract water, dry flooring and walls, and curb harmful mold growth. 

Air Movers 

Air movers are designed for water removal after flooding. The powerful airflow they create is able to move air rapidly around the affected space, allowing moisture to be evaporated from under carpets and sub-flooring, behind walls, upholstery, and more.

Moisture Meters

This tool searches for the presence of moisture in various building materials including drywall, wood, siding, tile, insulation, and carpeting.

To deal with water damage effectively, call SERVPRO of West Riverside City to help. You can reach us at (951) 351-8033 any time. We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.