Drying Kitchen Materials After Riverhead Water Damage

8/8/2022 (Permalink)

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Riverhead Kitchens Can Suffer Great Water Damage

Like fires, a high percentage of water damage occurs in the kitchen. Many causes of substantial damage to the structure demand immediate action from our SERVPRO team to mitigate loss. These include:

• Appliance malfunctions
• Plumbing leaks
• Pipe bursts
• Broken fixtures

Drying Cabinets After Damage

Cabinets, especially base units, are highly susceptible to water damage in Riverhead kitchens. Leaks and drips can slowly erode these materials, even causing them to swell and distort after prolonged exposure. When units are salvageable, we position air movers within the cabinets to effectively evaporate surface water. 

Clearing Water from Kitchen Flooring

Flooring in the kitchen is often water-resistant, at least initially. Fast action by our team can allow for extraction and surface drying with minimal absorption concerns in many cases. 

Why Materials Might Need to Be Removed

It is important to understand the criteria SERVPRO uses to decide if materials and building elements are salvageable. A large factor in this is the cost to the customer. There are times when resurfacing and drying cabinetry and other kitchen staples could be more expensive than replacing them. Other factors could include:

• Degradation - This measures damage to the cabinets, counters, and other exposed materials. Deteriorating elements must be removed and replaced.

• Mold Development - If mold has become a concern, this could indicate that replacement could make more sense than restoring. 

• Staining/Discoloration - The minerals and additives to water can leave residues that stain or discolor materials. If cleaning is not possible, SERVPRO must replace damaged elements. 

Kitchens are often damaged by water because of the convergences of the plumbing system for multiple fixtures and appliances. When you notice water damage, let our SERVPRO of The North Fork team help make it "Like it never even happened." Call now at (631) 591-3771.