Don't Ignore Water Damage in your Attic in Mesa Arizona

12/21/2020 (Permalink)

Don't Ignore Water Damage In Your Attic

Attic spaces are an area where moisture and mold can build up undetected. Attics in the Mesa Arizona area are generally not used for storage because it gets so hot up there during the summer. Because of this, most people never go up into their attic unless they have to. Unpleasant odors, discoloration, and texture changes on your ceiling are all signs of leaking or burst pipes.

Damage like this can occur from plumbing issues, a faulty HVAC, wind damage, haboob/monsoon damage or extreme weather conditions (Such as the heat wave we had this summer.). One thing that's for sure is that you should have a professional investigated to see what remediation services your property may need.

Monsoon Increases in the summer make water damage in the Mesa Arizona area a common issue. When leaks occur in your attic space insulation can act like a sponge. The insulation soaks up moisture and encourages mold growth. The difficulty in treating these areas lies in accessibility of your attic which limits the use of standard procedures and equipment.

Specialized Service for Attic Water Damage

At SERVPRO of North Central Mesa, we use specialized service procedures for attics and crawl spaces. A visual inspection can be carried out onsite by our trained technicians. We are looking to locate the source of water. Be that from damage to the roofing materials, leaking appliances, plumbing or structural damage.

If there is lingering water damage, the next step in the procedure is to dry the structure. This can mean removing sheetrock as well as insulation. Sheet-rock that shows signs of saturation, such as warping, has to be replaced and can be removed by SERVPRO of North Central Mesa technicians. Fiberglass insulation can be removed, dried and returned.

The equipment we can use includes rapid air-movers and dehumidifiers. Your technician will use moisture meters to determine the relative amount of humidity of an affected area to determine if structures in that area have an abnormally higher level of moisture. Especially right after a storm, levels of moisture in an attic can be higher than usual. Getting this information helps us to determine if the surrounding structure’s moisture levels are similar to the surrounding area, or higher. Negative air pressure can be used in the affected area to limit the spreading of contaminated air or unpleasant odors into other areas of your home.

Where there is severe structural damage, it may be necessary to call in reconstruction contractors. SERVPRO of North Central Mesa also provides reconstruction services. So we are able to serve as a one stop shop for your needs in this arena.

We can also perform emergency board ups if there are apparent gaps in your roofing. These are temporary fixes designed to prevent further damage until the area is fully repaired by an external contractor. We can help you locate a local reputable roofing company that specializes in repairing your property’s roof. 

Mold and Moisture Questions?

If you suspect there may be mold or moisture building up in your attic space, do not hesitate. Call SERVPRO of North Central Mesa at (480) 553-7103 or request help online at https://www.SERVPROnorthcentralmesa.com/contact/contactus.