What does it mean to scope a job?

5/29/2020 (Permalink)

Our technicians walking a building scoping water damage

Experiencing water damage in your home or business is a traumatic event. After contacting a water restoration company like SERPVRO of Decatur, it is hard for homeowners to understand the drying process. Rest assured that our highly trained technicians will explain the process every step of the way.

Every crew member at SERVPRO of Decatur receives extensive training from our Training Specialist and know how to properly operate all our equipment. They will start the drying process as soon as they get to the job site.

The first thing the Crew Chief will do is scope the damage. They will use moisture sensors, thermal imaging cameras, and moisture meters to determine the areas that have been affected.

• Moisture Sensors- The techs use this tool to detect moisture in carpets and padding.
• Thermal Imaging Cameras (Infrared cameras)- We use these cameras to inspect and monitor moisture found in wet materials like walls, ceiling, floors, etc. Our technicians use this to find “hidden” spots that would have gone undetected just by looking. Another benefit of using these cameras is that we minimize the damage by avoiding unnecessary demolition of walls, floors, etc.
• Moisture Meters- Our crews use this to measure the moisture content of affected materials.

These are just a few of the tools we use to scope a job. If you have a question about what the technicians are doing, just ask them, they will be more than happy to explain the process.

SERVPRO of Decatur has the training and equipment to make it “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 404-378-9998