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Flooding and Water Damage Restoration in Germantown, MD
As one of the largest cities in Maryland, Germantown is an active community from the Lotte Plaza Market to Montgomery College. With water damage threats being the most common callout for our SERVPRO team, we seek to rapidly help any of the more than 91,000 that call Germantown home. Our experienced professionals can mitigate damages with our fast response.
Are Water Removal Services Efficient in Germantown Properties?
One of the initial mitigation actions that our team can take to help with water damage is to remove surface pooling. Standing water is an immediate threat to porous materials like hardwood, drywall, and carpeting. The longer exposure occurs, the less salvageable these elements become. We have effective extraction tools to help fast.
Water Damage Cleaning for Germantown Structures
The mitigation and restoration process collectively uses dozens of tools in our recovery inventory. Cleaning and restoration of items and contents can be an effective use of our combined water restoration approach, which can include:
- water damage repairs
- flood removal
- water cleanup
- moisture monitoring
- antimicrobial treatments
The Tools Necessary for Effective Water Cleanup in Germantown Homes
From water removal to efficient drying or moisture management, several machines and devices are needed from stocked Green Fleet vehicles on the scene. We have hundreds of air movers and dehumidifiers to position for maximum drying efficiency in the house.
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SERVPRO of Gaithersburg / Germantown
- 24-Hour Emergency Service
- Faster to Any Size Disaster
- Highly Trained Water Damage Restoration Specialists
- Locally Owned and Operated
- Advanced Restoration and Cleaning Equipment
Water or Flood Damage? Call Us Today – (301) 963-8474
24-Hour Emergency Water Removal Service
Flooding and water emergencies don’t wait for regular business hours and neither do we. We provide emergency water restoration services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – including all holidays. Germantown residents can expect an immediate response time, day or night.
Faster to Any Size Water Emergency
SERVPRO has over 2270 U.S. and Canadian Franchise locations, strategically positioned to be faster to any size disaster. If your Germantown home or business is affected by water damage, we can provide an immediate emergency response that helps to prevent secondary damage and mold.
Highly-Trained Water Restoration Specialists
As leaders in the water damage industry, we have advanced training and expertise, not to mention a tremendous amount of hands-on experience. We use this training and experience to quickly dry your home and restore it back to pre-water damage condition. Our process includes documentation of the drying process to validate your property is dry. Learn about our water damage training and certificates.
Locally Owned and Operated
SERVPRO of Gaithersburg / Germantown is locally owned and operated so we are part of this community too. When you have a flooding or water emergency, we’re already nearby and ready to help. We take pride in being a part of the Germantown community and want to do our part in making our community the best it can be.
We are proud to serve our local communities:
- Gaithersburg, MD
- Germantown, MD
- Montgomery Village, MD
- Washington Grove, MD
- Oldetowne Gaithersburg, MD
- Washingtonian Center, MD
- Laytonsville, MD
- Stewart Town, MD
- Prathertown, MD
- North Potomac, MD
Our Restoration Process
Every water damage event is a little different and requires a unique solution, but the general process stays the same. The steps listed below illustrate our process for the “typical” water damage emergency.
1. Emergency Contact
When you call us, our consultant will guide you through several questions that will help us respond to your water emergency more quickly and efficiently. This initial contact is an important part of a fast, effective restoration.
2. Inspection and Damage Assessment
We determine the scope of your water damage at this stage is crucial to developing a plan of action. We inspect and test the damaged area to determine the extent of damage and how far the moisture has traveled to ensure proper and complete restoration.
3. Water Removal / Water Extraction
The water removal process begins almost immediately and removes the majority of the water. We use powerful pumps and vacuum units to quickly remove hundreds or thousands of gallons from your property which helps prevent secondary water damage and mold growth.
4. Drying and Dehumidification
We use specialized equipment to remove the remaining water which is harder to access. Our Professionals will use room measurements, temperature, and relative humidity to determine the optimal number of air movers and dehumidifiers needed to dry your home or business.
5. Cleaning and Sanitizing
Water damage also affects your belongings, like furniture, clothing, and personal items. We can clean restorable items using a number of specialized cleaning techniques. We also disinfect with antimicrobial treatments and remove odors using industrial air scrubbers and fogging equipment.
6. Restoration
Restoration is the process or restoring your home or business to its pre-water damage condition. Restoration may involve minor repairs, such as replacing drywall and installing new carpet or may entail major repairs such as the reconstruction of various areas or rooms in a home or business.
The Trusted Leader in Water Restoration
SERVPRO of Gaithersburg / Germantown understands your water crisis and is ready to respond with the right tools and crew. As a leader in the water restoration industry, SERVPRO is a trusted friend, standing by and ready to help you when a water emergency happens. We know that when water damage affects your home, it can be upsetting. Let us answer any questions you have at (301) 963-8474. We are ready to make this situation “Like it never even happened.”
