As necessary as indoor plumbing is for homes and businesses throughout the area, this network of water service lines is also highly vulnerable and susceptible to age, erosion, scaling, or freezing under the right conditions. Even a situation as seemingly minuscule as a dripping leak can have widespread and permanent effects on exposed structural elements.
Repairing the Breach to the Plumbing Failure
Among the first steps of water damage reconstruction for New Haven homes is the repair of damaged plumbing. Once the affected portion of pipe has been revealed and uncovered, service can be temporarily severed to replace compromised lines, connections, or fixtures. Once water service is restored, our Connecticut Reconstruction Services team can shift focus to the affected building materials.
Removing Saturated Bulk Materials
Controlled demolition will play a part in the recovery of the household. Our contractors must implement effective strategies to remove all water-damaged elements as fast as possible. A careful inspection can determine what building materials and assemblies can be salvaged. Saturated materials are a welcome mat for microbial growth, so we quickly discard exposed construction elements like:
- Drywall
- Insulation
- Plywood
- Flooring
- Subflooring
- Wood Trim
Preparing for Reconstruction and Replacement
We realize the importance of getting your home back to normal as fast as possible after water damages. A fast transition from demolition to a finished project relies on the preparation for build-back. We carefully create a clean, stable base to re-attach drywall, reinstall insulation, and replace portions of the floor directly impacted by this water damage event.
Reinstalling Wall Assemblies and Flooring
One of the remaining steps for our contractors is replacing missing structural materials with new products. We work to match existing materials with new replacements for a seamless transition between original and reinstalled surfaces, but when this is not possible, we can also replace greater surface areas like the entire floor of a damaged room.
A single threat to a property like a persistent water leak can destroy the surrounding structural elements with even limited exposure. Our experienced Connecticut Reconstruction Services team can help with effective controlled demolition and build-back services to make these situations “Even Better Than Before.” Call today at (203) 239-0040.
