Job completed for Commercial Business- water damage, water restoration, new orleans

Completion date: December 29, 2020

Location: New Orleans, LA

Why did the customer contact us?

United Fire and Water responded to a significant water damage situation in a multi-story building in new orleans, Louisiana, where stormwater had seeped into multiple rooms on the third and fourth floors. The water was entering from the balcony on the fourth floor, affecting both floors beneath it. On the fourth floor, the carpet and baseboards along the exterior wall were wet, while on the third floor, water was coming down from the ceiling and walls, with some offices also experiencing wet carpets due to water dripping from vents. The situation required immediate action to prevent further damage and mitigate the risk of mold growth.

Solutions provided:

Upon arriving on-site, United Fire and Water began setting up drying equipment and performing initial assessments. The team started with the third floor, removing baseboards from the exterior walls of the hallway and setting up equipment in each of the offices. Although 80% of the third floor had been addressed by the end of the day, containment was still needed to fully close off certain areas and ensure the drying process was effective. The team successfully pulled 100% moisture readings in all areas tested on the third floor, ensuring that moisture levels were actively being reduced. However, it became clear that some wet materials on the third floor might need to be removed to fully restore the space.

The team also recognized the need for additional equipment to tackle the water damage on the fourth floor, particularly more air movers to enhance the drying process. United Fire and Water planned to have the fourth floor fully addressed by the end of the following day, with continued focus on minimizing invasiveness while ensuring that all affected materials were dried properly. The proactive setup of equipment and careful monitoring of moisture levels ensured that the building was on track for complete restoration, with further action to be taken as needed to fully restore both floors to their pre-damage condition.
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