Water Damage Restoration in Columbia MO

At ABC Environmental Contracting Services of Columbia, we’ve developed a restoration process for water damage that aims to prevent further destruction and cross-contamination, and safeguard the health and safety of your family.

Our water-damage process adheres to industry standards and involves the following steps for restoring your property:

1. Initial inspection

During the initial visit, which we strive to conduct as soon as possible after receiving your call, our technicians will thoroughly assess the water damage to your home, including identifying the type of water damage, level of contamination, and the necessary equipment for a successful restoration.

This assessment is crucial in determining the extent of the work required. Additionally, our technicians are trained to locate and stop the source of any water leaks, especially during emergencies, to prevent further damage.

2. Removal of standing water

To stop further destruction, especially mold growth and dangerous contamination, our technicians use powerful pumps and extraction units to remove standing water as soon as possible.

3. Removal of damaged materials

Often in cases of water damage, many materials are not cost-effective to salvage. If this is the case, or if any materials cannot be successfully restored, we’ll inform you right away.

Usually, these materials (typically carpets, drywall or soft furnishings) are swiftly removed to expedite the drying of any materials that can indeed be restored.

4. Drying and dehumidification

Once standing water and damaged materials have been removed, effective drying must be carried out. Throughout the drying process, we use dehumidifiers and air movers to ensure that the structure, materials, furniture and personal belongings are all thoroughly dried out. 

To ensure optimal results, our technicians will regularly visit your property during the drying process. This allows us to monitor the drying equipment's performance and make adjustments as necessary to ensure that the affected areas are moisture-free and not a breeding ground for mold.

5. Sanitization and cleaning

After ensuring that the area is completely dry, sanitizing surfaces is an important aspect of this process, and we take care to do it properly.

We conduct a thorough and professional cleaning process, using a variety of techniques such as foam, abrasive and immersion cleaning to preserve as much of your property as possible and to eliminate any unpleasant smells.

If mold remediation is necessary, we'll carry it out during this stage, too.

6. Specialist contents restoration

We offer comprehensive cleaning and restoration services for a wide range of items that have been affected by water damage. Our team will work diligently to clean and disinfect your belongings, including (but not limited to) carpets, furniture, electronics, books, documents and artwork.

We use specialized techniques and equipment to ensure that your items are treated sensitively and are fully restored to their pre-damage condition.

7. Repair and reconstruction

In the final stage, if your property requires repairs or reconstruction, this may involve minor restoration or rebuilding entire sections of your home.

To simplify the process for you, ABC Environmental Contracting Services of Columbia can assist in the reconstruction of affected areas, saving you time and reducing costs by having one qualified company handle the entire process.