Mitigation Restoration

1/5/2022 (Permalink)

Often mistakenly used as substitute words, there is an important difference between water damage mitigation and its cousin water damage restoration.

Put simply, mitigation comes first, followed by restoration. 

Mitigation stops the initial problem and prevents more damage from taking place – first aid for your home. This could include stopping the leak, pumping out water, drying carpets and removing sodden drywall to prevent mold and damp setting in.

Restoration starts when mitigation is complete and seeks to return your property to the condition it was before the water damage took place. This is the medical treatment after the first aid for your home.

At SERVPRO, we are experts in handling both parts of the water damage problem. We can advise on when to repair and when to replace. We use the latest technology to assess how far water has penetrated into walls and floors and advise on avoiding mold which can have serious health implications. We are trained to handle flooding that may be unhealthy or dangerous to handle yourself, especially if it involves sewer water.