Water Damage Restoration & Mold Removal in
West Palm Beach

Water Damage Repair in West Palm Beach, FL

Between the aging properties and its location as a beachfront city prone to storms, water damage is unfortunately very common here in West Palm Beach. Broken pipes, heavy rainfall, and more, all mean that floods, leaks, and other water related challenges can occur 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

That water can cause both immediate and long term problems the longer it has a chance to sit. That is why it is so important to immediately call a water damage repair company in West Palm Beach. 

At Rescue Clean 911, we use special equipment, years of experience, and ongoing training in accordance with the latest standards in water damage restoration to remove and correct water damage. We can locate damage and the source if it has not already been detected before using industry guidelines to determine the most effective treatments. Our 24 hour emergency services mean that we can be there fast at any time of day, or we can schedule services for issues that are a bit less urgent at a time that is convenient to you. We offer both commercial and residential services, and can work with many different insurance companies. 

Causes and Risks of Water Damage

In West Palm Beach, water damage can come from a number of sources. It can happen all at once – from an unexpected flood or broken pipe – or more slowly, such as with a pipe that drips continuously over weeks or months.

Some of the most common causes of water damage include:

• Plumbing Issues – A leaking pipe, backed up toilet, dripping faucets, and deteriorated pipe joints can cause water to escape from the plumbing system into your home.
• Leaking Buildings – Especially in storms with high wind, rainwater can enter the home through holes in the roof, around windows and doors, or damaged siding.
• Faulty Appliances – Household appliances that rely on water, such as refrigerators, dishwashers, and laundry machines, can leak water if a water supply line breaks or a drain clogs.
• Flooding Due to Weather – When water levels rise during a storm, water will inevitably flow into your home through small cracks and gaps.
• Firefighting Damage – If your property has recently experienced a fire, the water used to put out the flames can require additional effort to remove.

Because water can be contaminated, some forms of flooding can cause health hazards. Industry standards have divided water into three categories based on water’s potential to cause illness. “Clean water” has no pathogens, “grey water” can contain microorganisms that make a person sick, and “black water” is extremely dangerous.

Regardless of the toxicity of water, all flooding can cause problems to the structure and safety of the property, and needs to be addressed quickly. Water gets under floors and soaks into walls and furniture. It can create mold, cause discoloration, weaken wood, and more. 

The level of damage to homes and structures is described as classes ranging from 1 to 4 and depends upon the spread of water and the types of materials that have absorbed it. Materials that are less porous, such as concrete, hardwood, brick, and plaster, cause water to evaporate at a slower rate than carpets and drywall. When water absorbs into these materials, the problem is more significant and the resulting water damage is often considered Class 3 or Class 4.

Stopping the water is necessary, but it does not address the damage that is already done and surfaces that have been impacted by water can continue to deteriorate. Water damage repair will correct the source of water damage and the effects, returning your home to its prior condition.

Professional Water Damage Repair in West Palm Beach

For any class or category of water damage, we have the equipment and solutions to safely handle it. Water damage is typically an emergency and we can respond to it within a couple of hours with our emergency water damage and flood removal services in West Palm Beach. Even when immediate assistance isn’t required, we still act quickly to prevent unseen damage from getting worse.

The first step – after making the scene safe by turning off electricity, removing building occupants, and donning protective equipment – is to stop the source of water. We mitigate any leaks or damages so that water will not continue to flow.

Once the water is stopped and we have assessed the amount of damage, we want to dry out surfaces as quickly as possible. This prevents microbial growth and mold from taking root and enables us to salvage as many existing elements and contents of your property as we can.

When items cannot be salvaged, they are removed and, in the case of floors, walls, ceilings, or structural elements, replaced until your property is in like new condition. 

Water damage may also require other forms of cleanup, all of which we provide in West Palm Beach at Rescue Clean 911. If long term flooding or moisture has led to mold growth, mold remediation is necessary to remove harmful mold spores. Biohazard cleanup can handle water that may contain pathogens such as flooding that is the result of a sewage failure or a storm.

Because we provide each of these services, we make the process for restoring your home after water damage more straightforward, with a single company that handles every type of damage, all in one place, so that you do not have to manage multiple people after a disaster.