Extensive water damage calls for water damage restoration experts on the scene. Water damage restoration does not come cheap. So for those homeowners who might want to be skilled in water damage restoration, or take care of the problem themselves, or just familiarize oneself with the tools the serviceman will be using, here is a guide to all the tools of the trade.



* Air mover. This is considered to be one of the most important equipments in water damage restoration. Technically, the air mover is made up of very powerful fans that facilitate maximum air circulation and therefore speed up the drying process.

* Air scrubber. This is used as an air purifier, ridding the surrounding are from mold and mildew spores which are hazardous to human health.

* Dehumidifiers. These pieces of equipment are used to bring down the humidity in the air. Dehumidifiers are mainly used to speed up indoor drying.

* Disinfectant/Deodorizer spray. Apparently, deodorizer sprays are not only used for disinfecting the air but may also be applied flood waters to eliminate germs, bacteria, and mold. These can also be sprayed into air ducts to inhibit the proliferation of airborne bacteria and odors.

* Flood pumper. This is a tool used to collect water from your house and transport it to a dumping area through a hose.

* Infrared thermal imaging camera. This is useful in monitoring the conditions of a building particularly, structural and moisture issues, by way of thermal imaging. This equipment is usually employed before technicians do their own assessment of a flood damaged building.

* Moisture meter. The moisture meter is an essential device used to locate the source of moisture by determining moisture content in building materials such as roofing, concrete, wood, tiles, and paint among others.

* Mold test kit. As its name implies, the mold test kit is a tool used to detect the presence mold or mildew in bathrooms, basements, carpets, towels, walls, couches, etc.

* Ozone generator. This equipment produces ozone, which is also used to get rid of odor causing germs and bacteria.

* Respirator kit. Part of the basic protective gear, these respirators are worn on the face to protect the user from various gases and vapors. The respirator usually comes with a filter, and is also a practical way of guarding the user against the effects of mold as well.

* Wall injection drying system. This is extremely useful equipment in water damage restoration is designed to dry off hard to reach areas by puncturing small holes on the walls and inserting injectors to dry the walls. This saves the restorer and the homeowner a great deal of time and money since with the use of this system, large sections of walls would not have to be removed for the internal parts to dry.

The key to efficient water damage restoration is speed. The longer the property is not dried up, the greater will be the damage. There are a lot of water damage restoration professionals out there who can address this problem in a safer and more efficient manner, as well as a variety of tools and equipment which can facilitate getting the job done.