Water Damage Cleanup and Mitigation
On a quiet Sunday evening in Bradenton, Florida was finishing up dinner and turned on her dishwasher—the last step in cleaning up for the night. Moments later, she noticed water rushing across the kitchen floor toward her two cats’ food bowls. As she turned, she saw a growing stream of water pouring out from beneath the cabinets. Her dishwasher had flooded, and in just minutes, her kitchen was underwater.
Panicked but proactive, Mrs. Hilton contacted a local plumber, who quickly arrived and informed her that standing water needed to be professionally extracted and dried right away to prevent mold. He referred her to Flood Pros USA. Within an hour, a certified water damage technician arrived on site.
Our Water Damage Restoration Services
The Flood Pros USA team responded immediately and took great care to protect the home, including wearing boot covers before stepping inside. Nick, the lead technician, used a thermal imaging camera to reveal the extent of the water damage, which was substantial due to the open floor plan. Water had reached several adjacent rooms, including:
- Kitchen
- Living room
- Foyer
- Home office
The damage affected the flooring, drywall, and lower cabinetry. The mitigation team quickly got to work with a professional multi-step process:
- Extraction of standing water using high-powered equipment
- Removal of baseboards to improve airflow
- Installation of industrial dehumidifiers and air movers
- Use of the InjectiDry system to dry cabinet interiors without disassembly
The InjectiDry equipment was particularly useful for preserving Mrs. Hilton’s kitchen cabinets. This system pushes warm, dry air through flexible tubing inserted into small holes in the cabinet kick plates, drying moisture from within the structure.
A technician returned daily to monitor progress using moisture meters and thermal imaging. Within four days, all affected areas were confirmed dry and passed professional mold testing, clearing the way for repairs.
Full Restoration and Customer Satisfaction
With the mitigation phase complete, the Flood Pros USA team began restoration work. This included:
- Cabinet repairs and refinishing
- Reinstallation of baseboards
- Touch-up painting to affected areas
The entire process — from the initial water damage mitigation to the final restoration — was completed in just under two weeks. Mrs. Hilton was extremely pleased with the outcome and noted how smooth the experience had been, despite the initial panic. Her home was restored to its original condition, with no sign of the water damage that had once flooded multiple rooms.
Need Emergency Water Damage Cleanup in Bradenton, FL?
If your home has suffered sudden water damage from an appliance leak, don’t wait — call Flood Pros USA. We offer:
- 24/7 emergency response with 1-hour arrival
- Certified technicians using advanced drying systems
- Full-service cleanup, mold prevention, and reconstruction
Contact us today for a free inspection and fast, professional water damage restoration.
