Why Do Glen Cove Kitchen Cabinets Sometimes Need Removal During Water Mitigation?

12/8/2021 (Permalink)

Water damage to your kitchen is a job for IICRC certified technicians of SERVPRO. We use the latest technology and equipment for every project.

SERVPRO Techs Use Advanced Methods for Water Damage Remediation in Glen Cove Properties

Glen Cove kitchens are a frequent site for water damage. The amount of appliances that use water and the plumbing makes it a prime place for leaks and other issues. When the need for water cleanup occurs, the cabinets are frequently part of the issue.

During water mitigation in a Glen Cove kitchen, SERVPRO technicians use their equipment to find all water locations within the worksite. Many homeowners make a mistake when they have water under their cabinets by cleaning out the cupboards and opening the doors, expecting them to dry. This can lead to seepage into the subfloor and bigger issues because the problem is underneath, and this requires that the toe kicks get removed for proper extraction. Another contributing factor is that laminate and other floor types often get installed around the cabinets rather than underneath, creating a perfect environment for seepage. The techs bring portable pumps with long-reaching wands to get underneath and remove as much of the moisture as possible.

Other actions during water cleanup include:

• Scoping to determine the scale of the water damage in the kitchen
• Use of infrared cameras to "see" areas of water collection through temperature changes
• Determination through inspection to see if cabinets can remain in place or require removal 

SERVPRO technicians avoid removing cabinets and fixtures whenever possible during the restoration services; however, sometimes, it is necessary to ensure the walls and floors attain drying goals. The drying equipment used standardly are air movers; however, to force air directly underneath the cabinets through the removed toe kicks. SERVPRO techs create tubing using heavy gauge plastic and utilize specialized drying equipment such as the Injecti-Dry system to target these areas with warm, dry airflow. In cases where the cabinet interiors deteriorate due to moisture exposure, the technicians may need to remove the structures to dry the backing walls and flooring underneath.

SERVPRO of Glen Cove / Jericho at (516) 671-1919 brings professional water mitigation to Glen Cove kitchens for restoration services available 24/7.