Should They Stay or Should They Go?

11/30/2020 (Permalink)

If you’ve recently had a water damage to your business, you’re probably considering if you can still keep your carpeting or if it should be replaced.  For carpeting that has water damage, full replacement is the best option.  Figuring our when a full flooring replacement is required can depend on a few questions

• How much water got onto your carpeting?
  • The more water that is soaked into your carpet, carpet pad, flooring and subflooring, the harder it will be to dry, clean and save.
• How long did the water sit on the carpet?
  • According to FEMA, you need to begin the cleaning process before the 24-48 hour window when mold and mildew begins to grow.  If you miss that window you will probably need new carpeting
• What was the source of the water that got on the carpet?
  • If your carpet was soaked by suspicious water, toilet backflow, floodwater or any sewage contaminated source, the carpeting and padding need to be replaced. 
  • Carpets should only be cleaned if you would consider the source safe to drink

If you need assistance with a water damage in your commercial business, SERVPRO of Norwich and Windham County is here to help 24/7.  Just call us at 860-887-0447.