Clogged sinks end in water damage - Otis, Oregon

7/24/2018 (Permalink)

Appropriate drying methods put to use

Hair clogs are the most common cause of a bathroom sink clog. Over time, the hair follicles bind with the soap scum that has corroded for interior of the pipes.

The second floor bathroom sink became clogged; unaware of this the homeowner’s of a newly renovated home in Otis, Oregon woke to water damaged flooring. When the clog occurred, the sink overflowed and the water continued to run for 5-6 hours, overnight.

Water damage can happen quickly, especially if the source of the problem is not taken care of promptly. The homeowners thought the damage was only to be second floor bathroom, but did not realize how quickly water can seep into porous material. In this case, the water seeped through the tiled floor, through the subfloor and settled on the ceiling of the first floor.

The homeowners called SERVPRO of Salem West and we sent a team out immediately to inspect the damage. After inspecting the damage, our team lead informed the homeowners that the water had gone into the drywall of the first floor. Water has the ability to seep into areas where it is not noticed by the naked eye.

After explaining the damage and locations, our team brought the equipment in to start the drying process. Our teams are highly trained in various drying techniques and chose the less damaging method. Rather than removing drywall to dry the water between the walls our team used a special drying method which uses small holes along the damaged walls. Drying equipment is set in place and a thorough drying is started.

SERVPRO of Salem West takes into consideration the customer’s needs and concerns. With that, we create a plan that offers a timely process and professional services.

If you find yourself with possible water damage or have questions concerning water