The Main Differences Between Mitigation and Restoration

1/10/2022 (Permalink)

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Mitigation VS. Restoration: What's The Difference?

Although both are essential for returning your company to its original state after a flood or storm, mitigation and restoration are two different processes performed by a flood cleanup company. If a flood has caused extensive damage your business in Delray Beach, FL, it can be overwhelming to try and pick up the pieces afterward. Here are the main differences between both of these terms so you can know what to expect during the restoration process.

Mitigation

The process of mitigation is the first step a restoration company will take after they assess the damage your business has endured. Before rebuilding or addressing damaged items, the company will need to first ensure more damage does not occur and eliminate any possible threats to people who enter the building. While this is a very important step to take, it is a much shorter process than restoration. These are some typical mitigation steps taken after a flood or storm:

1. Water Extraction: To prevent any further water damage or mold growth to occur, professional pumps and vacuums are often used to remove flooded water from the building.
   
2. Sewage Cleanup: If any black water, or contaminated water with untreated sewage, has made its way into your business, this will be addressed immediately.
   
3. Drying: After a majority of water has been pumped from the site, special equipment and dehumidifiers will completely dry whatever moisture is remaining.

Restoration

After mitigation has been completed, the flood cleanup company will then start the restoration process. This includes performing whatever repairs need to be done to restore the building to its pre-flood condition. Rebuilding rooms, replacing drywall, and replacing carpet area a few examples. Also, they will work on restoring damaged items like furniture, important documents, and personal belongings that were damaged.

While mitigation involves preventing further damage after a flood, restoration is the process of repairing damages that occurred. After the flood cleanup company completes both of these, your company will be back in business!