So what's the difference?
Water Restoration vs. Water Damage Mitigation
Water Restoration
The goal of Water damage restoration is to repair and restore the water damage caused to a home or property. After the water mitigation process concludes, trained water damage restoration specialists focus on reconstructing and rebuilding your home through a variety of applications. The water damage restoration process is intended to help homeowners recover from all damage. Although the steps a restoration company may take to restore each home will largely depend on the extent of the water damage, typical water damage restoration services often include:
• Replacing damaged walls and flooring.
• Eliminating mold.
• Repairing roof damage.
• Conducting humidity and moisture testing to ensure all issues have been resolved.
The main purpose of water damage restoration is to return the home to pre-loss conditions. Since repairs can't be made until all water damage problems have been completely addressed, the water restoration process can't begin until the water mitigation process has ended.
Damage Mitigation
The process of Water damage mitigation prevents further water damage from affecting your property and belongings. The water mitigation process involves using specialized equipment and techniques to minimize the amount of loss:
• Removing damaged furniture and materials, including drywall and flooring.
• Cleaning and disinfecting salvageable materials.
• Ensuring the home's structural stability.
• Extracting water and drying out the home with commercial-grade equipment.
• Protecting the integrity of the home by boarding up windows, applying tarps and taking other necessary precautions.
The process Water damage mitigation is not designed to repair or replace damaged property, but to ensure the disaster doesn't lead to further consequences. While the water mitigation process may prevent further damage, the service is often only a temporary solution.