An overflowing toilet caused significant water damage to this home in New Berlin, WI.  Because this was contaminated water, all the porous materials that came in contact with the water had to be thrown away or replaced.

Phase 1 of this job was called the mitigation portion.  This requires SERVPRO of SW Waukesha County technicians to move contents, tear out whatever needs to be tore out, clean and disinfect salvageable contents and the remaining structure. 

Phase 2 is the rebuild portion of the job, sometimes called the repairs.  In this photo, you will see how SERVPRO has coordinated for the new drywall to be installed.

To learn more about our water damage services and see more photos from this job, please call our office (262) 542-0900.  We are here to help on all of your water damage and sewage damage jobs.

This innocent wash machine, used by a local family multiple times a week, caused thousands of dollars of damage.

How to Use a Washing Machine Safely

1. Ensure your washing machine is installed properly by a professional.
2. Keep your machine in good working order.
3. Do not use an extension cord.
4. Check rubber connection hoses and replace as required.  
5. Keep front loading door seals clean.
6. Never leave a running washing machine unattended.  

Call SERVPRO of SW Waukesha County for all your water damage needs.  (262) 542-0900

Coring Holes

SERVPRO of Southwest Waukesha was contacted about a water loss due to a hose bib left on outside while landscaping was being done.

They used coring holes to get behind the wall and cabinets so that flood cuts would not have to be done.

Moisture Out

SERVPRO of Southwest Waukesha was asked to assist with a water loss from a faucet that was left on outside the home during landscaping.

The crew used a instrument called Injectidry.

Injectidry is used to dry hidden areas of moisture and under various types of flooring and subflooring. The panels can even be placed on plaster walls or other dense materials to help with a drying process.

Water damage affected entire home in Milwaukee, WI.

SERVPRO of Southwest Waukesha County had to do mold remediation and clean up on this entire home that was affected by a pipe burst.

The image shows the effect water has on hardwood floors. The water damage was not noticed immediately so mold set in on this home.

SERVPRO of Southwest Waukesha County can simplify the restoration process by handling both the initial water damage mitigation and rebuilding the affected areas. Having one qualified company for the entire process can save time and keep costs low. We can provide this continuity by supervising a full range of restoration services that was able to bring this home back to full functionality.

Water Damage

In this image it shows a crew member using a moisture meter.  Moisture meters are used to determine the actual moisture content of various materials. In this image SERVPRO is using it to determine where the water migrated in this carpet.

The moisture meter being used is a penetrating moisture meter which have probes to allow testing within wall cavities and underneath wood flooring systems, causing minimal damage to the surface.

On a water loss you will see SERVPRO's crew using these types of tools to help do our job correctly. We pride ourselves on doing the best for customers.

Water Loss in Waukesha County

This water loss was a result from a sump pump malfunction. SERVPRO of Southwest Waukesha County was able to come to dry out the damaged areas before mold could set in.