Water Damage Restoration at OCBS

Unchecked water damage to your unit can lead to exorbitant costs and hazardous conditions down the road.  It is important to take the appropriate steps to prevent future water intrusion, restore the damaged area to its original condition, and remediate any mold growth that may have occurred.  


Here are the steps we recommend that you take to restore your unit:

• Promptly identify and eliminate the source of the leak. If there is not a single, evident origin of the water intrusion, always consider and inspect multiple possible sources.
  
• The next important step is the removal and disposal of all wet materials.
  
• Begin thorough drying and dehumidification of all affected areas, including areas behind the walls and ceilings.
  
• Employ all appropriate cleaning and repair techniques as outlined in the IICRC Standards For Water S500.

Some common water-loss equipment used to respond to a water loss will include :

• Moisture Meters
• Thermohygrometers
• Extractors
• Air Movers
• Thermal-Imaging Cameras 
• Dehumidifiers 

Keys to minimizing the initial water damage:

Swift recognition, preferably within 24 hours, that a water leak has occurred is key to minimizing the damage to a property. In most cases it will be the tenant or homeowner who notices the leak.


Homeowners and tenants should be educated on the urgency of an immediate notice to the building owner, property manager, or insurance carrier when a leak occurs. As a property manager, consider requiring a detailed incident report for all water losses.