Flooding and Water Damage Restoration in Gretna, LA

As the second-largest city in Jefferson Parish, Gretna is home to nearly 18,000 people. With a direct link to uptown New Orleans, this has become a highly accessible bedroom community for those not wanting to live within the city limits. Water damage threats can impact any of these thousands of structures in town, making the fast response of our SERVPRO team critical to help. 

What Mitigation Steps Begin Water Damage Remediation for Gretna Homes? 

Mitigation covers the initial actions that our professionals take to reduce the impact and severity of damage to the affected property after water damage events. Often, this process begins with content relocation or surface cleaning to protect the items that matter most to our customers. We are experts with:

• water removal services
• burst pipes
• water damage remediation 
• water damage repairs
• water cleanup
• flood restoration

Flood Restoration and Water Removal in Gretna Properties

Flooding is an unfortunate aspect of nature and something Gretna homeowners are familiar with facing. With our fast response, we can utilize tools like our wet vacuums, truck-mount pumps, and submersible units to manage standing water. 

What Are the Best Drying Options for Gretna Homes?

Drying is a critical process and one that hinges on air movers and dehumidifiers. The placement of these tools is vital to promoting the most efficient evaporative drying solution.

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SERVPRO of The New Orleans Westbank

• 24-Hour Emergency Service
• Faster to Any Size Disaster
• Highly Trained Water Damage Restoration Specialists
• Locally Owned and Operated
• Advanced Restoration and Cleaning Equipment

Flooding or Water Damage? Call Us Today – (504) 348-7526

24 Hour Emergency Water Removal Service

Flooding or water damage can affect your Gretna home or business, day or night, without warning. That’s why we provide immediate emergency water damage restoration services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – 365 days a year.

Faster To Any Size Water Emergency

When water damage strikes, a fast response is critical. Day or night, Gretna residents and business owners can expect us to respond immediately to your water emergency.

Highly-Trained Water Restoration Specialists

As leaders in the water damage industry, we have advanced training and expertise, not to mention a tremendous amount of hands-on experience.  We use this training and experience to quickly dry your home and restore it back to pre-water damage condition. Our process includes documentation of the drying process to validate your property is dry. Learn about our water damage training and certificates.

Locally Owned and Operated

SERVPRO of The New Orleans Westbank is locally owned and operated so we are part of this community too. When you have a flooding or water emergency, we’re already nearby and ready to help. We take pride in being a part of the Gretna community and want to do our part in making our community the best it can be.

We are proud to serve our local communities:

• New Orleans, LA
• Gretna, LA
• Belle Chase, LA
• Terrytown, LA
• Harvey, LA
• Marrero, LA
• Westwego, LA
• Algiers, LA
• Avondale, LA
• Waggaman, LA

Our Restoration Process

Every water damage event is a little different and requires a unique solution, but the general process stays the same. The steps listed below illustrate our process for the “typical” water damage emergency.

1.  Emergency Contact

The restoration process begins when you call us. Our consultant will guide you through the crisis and may ask several questions to help us better understand the equipment and resources that may be needed.

2. Inspection and Damage Assessment

We carefully inspect your property’s water damage, determining the type of water damage and the areas affected. This is a crucial step to creating an effective plan of action that will result in a successful restoration.

3. Water Removal / Water Extraction

Typically, hundreds or thousands of gallons of water are removed using our powerful pumps and vacuums during the water removal process. We start this process as soon as possible to minimize further damage and to help prevent mold growth.

4. Drying and Dehumidification

We use specialized equipment to remove the remaining water which is harder to access. Our Professionals will use room measurements, temperature, and relative humidity to determine the optimal number of air movers and dehumidifiers needed to dry your home or business.

5. Cleaning and Sanitizing

Water damage also affects your belongings, like furniture, clothing, and personal items. We can clean restorable items using a number of specialized cleaning techniques. We also disinfect with antimicrobial treatments and remove odors using industrial air scrubbers and fogging equipment.

6. Restoration

Restoration is the process or restoring your home or business to its pre-water damage condition. Restoration may involve minor repairs, such as replacing drywall and installing new carpet or may entail major repairs such as the reconstruction of various areas or rooms in a home or business.

The Trusted Leader in Water Restoration

You can trust SERVPRO of The New Orleans Westbank to understand your water emergency and quickly respond with the equipment and trained professionals you need right now. SERVPRO recognizes how troubling a water loss can be for a homeowner. Give us a call at (504) 348-7526 and we can answer any questions you have. SERVPRO can help restore your home, making it “Like it never even happened.”