How To Revive Water Damaged Hardwood Floors

11/8/2023 (Permalink)

Hardwood floors are a beautiful aspect of any home, and if you are lucky enough to have them, you want to preserve them. Unfortunately, there are sometimes accidents or natural disasters that are out of our control and can affect your hardwood floors. When you experience flooding, it is important to act quickly to keep your home in good shape. Here is some advice for caring for hardwood floors after water damage, but keep in mind that SERVPRO of Belle Meade/West Nashville is here to handle the water damage restoration process! 

Salvaging Water Damaged Hardwood Floors

• Determine the source of the water and make sure to cut it off before taking any further steps. Once the water is off, surveying the damage is an integral step towards salvaging your hardwood floors after water damage. Be careful at this point in the process! Slip and fall risks are some of the most common injuries that occur after flooding. 
• Water damage can affect the integrity of your hardwood floors, so drying is the most important part of the process. Using a dehumidifier can help with drying, but if you have standing water, it is best to contact SERVPRO to rapidly get the water out with minimal damage. 
• The finish on your hardwood floors may need to be redone at this step. It is also important to keep an eye on the floors after they have dried: if you see the floor cupping or crowning at this stage, it is wise to contact a professional hardwood installer. 

 Professional SERVPRO Restoration Difference

While it is tempting to take care of your home yourself, trust that in the long run, your hardwood floors will be better off with professional care. At SERVPRO, we believe in doing right by our community, helping keep restoration costs and repair time low throughout our process. 

• Industry-Approved Drying Techniques: especially when dealing with a large volume of water, you’ll want to call in the professionals. Our team members will use specialized equipment to make sure that all of the moisture has been dried, preventing further damage and removing the water quickly. 
• Thorough Assessment: Our highly trained team members will determine the extent of the water damage in your home. You may not realize that the damage may be beyond what you can see, causing mold growth or structural damage to your property.
• Professional Restoration: The team at SERVPRO Belle Meade/West Nashville is composed of experts in restoration who are used to working with delicate or sensitive materials. We pride ourselves on a “repair vs. replace” approach, which means that we work to restore your home to its pre-damage condition unless it is absolutely necessary to replace materials or belongings. 

There isn’t much the restoration experts at SERVPRO of Belle Meade/West Nashville haven’t dealt with before. We are here to help with water damage of every kind and can help bring your hardwood floors to their original beauty after flooding. Give us a call at (615) 242-9391 if you’re in need of help after water damage! 

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