When Do Water Mitigation Services Begin for North Kingston Historic Properties?

4/30/2021 (Permalink)

Has excess water overwhelmed your home? Our technicians have the training and equipment to effectively remove the standing water from your place.

Our Responding Team Can Carefully Restore and Protect Historic Homes and Businesses in North Kingston

With the settlements that have been around long before the American Revolutionary War, Rhode Island is home to many historic properties and landmarks that played a part in the country's history. The possibility of water damage to these buildings can be threatening, especially when property management seeks to preserve original building materials and appearances as much as possible. The Kingston Historic District is home to many structures that have been around since the 17th and 18th centuries. When water damages occur, our experienced team can help with:

• Water damage remediation
• Flood restoration
• Basement flooding
• Emergency services water damage
• Ceiling leaks
• Burst pipes

Preserving the History of Kingston with Protected Landmarks

The majority of the Kingston village became part of this established historic district in 1959, earmarking many properties to be landmarks or culturally significant to the history of Washington County, Kingston, or the country. While many of these structures can be attractive to those studying multiple types of architecture, such as Greek Revival, Victorian, and Colonial, some have a history that makes them tourist attractions. Some of these locations include:

• Elisha Reynolds House – Constructed in 1738, this would be the home of many higher political figures in Rhode Island. It would also be the final stop for George Washington and his officers on the way to Newport to meet with Rochambeau and plan the Siege of Yorktown.
• Tootell House – Many others have taken to calling this well-known property King's Row or Hedgerow over the years. It was built in the early 1930s and featured a distinct Colonial Revival architecture. It has been a historic landmark and attraction since mid-2000. 
• Washington County Courthouse – Constructed in 1892, has been deemed a historical landmark for the state since 1992. The building features Romanesque architecture and now exists as the Courthouse Center for the Arts.

How Can Trapped Water Get Removed During Water Mitigation?

When surface water and moisture migrate into materials and become trapped, this can be a more substantial concern for responding technicians. Water mitigation for North Kingston homes often focuses on several surface treatment strategies culminating in the water removal services for trapped moisture pockets in porous flooring and wall system materials.

How Do Floor Drying Mats Work?

The objective of drying mats is to bring the relative humidity value of hardwoods back to their desired range. It is only then can the materials get preserved and protected. Prolonged exposure and oversaturation can lead to warping and bloating of planks, making them impossible to restore. Mats get placed perpendicularly to the seams of the floor plank to maximize their output and production over multiple interlocking flooring pieces. Tenting allows us to remove trapped moisture more efficiently and continually monitor drying progress.

Because of how destructive trapped water and standing water can be, water mitigation for North Kingston properties fixates on water removal services and clean-up strategies. Our experienced SERVPRO of Newport & Bristol Counties team of professionals can help however the property needs at (401) 847-8145.