Flooding and Water Damage Restoration in Reading, PA

As the fifth-largest city in Pennsylvania, Reading is home to more than 88,000 people. With this higher population and activity, the threats for situations like water damages never cease. Homes and businesses throughout The Pretzel City can be quickly overwhelmed by problems like burst pipes or flooding, making it vital for our SERVPRO of Reading team to respond as soon as possible to help with:

  • Water damage remediation
  • Ceiling repairs from water damages
  • Basement flooding
  • Burst pipes
  • Water removal services
  • Water clean up

Does Water Clean Up Start Immediately in Reading? 

There is a finite restoration timeline for water damage events, regardless of the cause or source. Water cleanup often begins with removing the recognizable damage in the form of standing water or pooling. Extraction involves multiple tools in our inventory ranging from our portable wet vacuums to more powerful standing units and pumps. 

What Tools Help Reading Homes Amid Flood Restoration?

Flooding of areas like the basement can be overwhelming for homeowners, especially when it threatens stored personal belongings or living spaces of the house. Addressing these concerns requires calculated cleaning and drying products or equipment. Efficient drying with air movers, dehumidifiers, and portable heaters can reduce the development of microbial threats. Likewise, cleaning surfaces with antimicrobial products help to prevent these occurrences and exposure to contaminants as water restoration continues. 

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SERVPRO of Reading

Water or Flood Damage? Call Us Today – (610) 779-8189

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. Reading residents can expect an immediate response time, day or night.

Faster To Any Size Water Emergency

When water damage strikes, a fast response is critical. Day or night, Reading residents and business owners can expect us to respond immediately to your water emergency.

Highly-Trained Water Restoration Specialists

We are water damage specialists. We get started quickly to get your property dry and back to pre-water damage condition. We use advanced water removal and drying equipment and scientific drying principles to get you property dry quickly, including documenting the drying process to validate your home or business is ready. Learn about our water damage training and certificates.

Locally Owned and Operated

We are proud to be an active member of this community. SERVPRO of Reading is locally owned and operated so we’re already nearby and ready to help Reading residents and business owners with any-sized water and flood damage emergencies.

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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 carefully inspect your property’s water damage, determining the type of water damage and the areas affected. This is a crucial step to creating an effective plan of action that will result in a successful 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

After the bulk of the water has been removed, we use specialized equipment to target the water that’s harder to access. Our Professionals use less intrusive, scientific drying methods to draw the remaining water and moisture from your property with air movers and dehumidifiers.

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

The last step is restoring your home or business back to its pre-water damage condition. The restoration step can be relatively minor, such as replacing a few drywall panels, or could include major reconstruction, such as rebuilding entire rooms of a home or business.

The Trusted Leader in Water Restoration

You can trust SERVPRO of Reading to understand your water emergency and quickly respond with the equipment and trained professionals you need right now. SERVPRO recognizes how troubling a water loss can be for a homeowner. Give us a call at (610) 779-8189 and we can answer any questions you have. SERVPRO can help restore your home, making it “Like it never even happened.”