How Professional Water Extraction Services Work

From the team at Total Home Water Restoration | 380-246-1837 | Grove City, OH

If you've got standing water in your basement, bathroom, or living room, you don’t have time to guess at solutions. Water soaks in fast—and the longer it sits, the more damage it does. At Total Home Water Restoration, we’ve helped hundreds of homeowners in Grove City, Columbus, and surrounding areas clean up after floods, broken pipes, and backups. Here’s a no-fluff look at how our professional water extraction service works and why it matters.

Step 1: Emergency Response & Initial Inspection

When you call us, we dispatch fast.
We’ll inspect the affected area right away to:

• Find the source of the water (if it’s still leaking)

• Classify the water type (clean, gray, or black water)

• Measure moisture levels behind walls and under floors

This tells us what we're dealing with—and how aggressive we need to be. We follow IICRC S500 standards, which means we don’t just look at the surface—we check your structural materials and contents too.

Step 2: Water Extraction

We use high-powered truck-mounted and portable vacuums to pull out every bit of standing water.
Why this matters:

• Water left behind continues to seep into drywall, subfloors, and baseboards.

• The faster it’s removed, the less risk of mold and structural rot.

Depending on the situation, we may remove carpet, padding, or even flooring to access trapped water.

Step 3: Controlled Demolition (If Needed)

If drywall, ceiling, or flooring materials are too saturated to dry properly, we’ll remove them.
We always explain what needs to go and why—no surprises.

Common materials that need removal after heavy water damage:

• Soaked insulation

• Warped hardwood or laminate

• Saturated drywall (especially if water wicked above 2 feet)

Step 4: Structural Drying & Dehumidification

After extraction, your home still isn’t dry—it’s just less wet. That’s where our air movers and commercial-grade dehumidifiers come in.
We create a drying environment that pulls moisture out of wood framing, subfloors, cabinets, and other building materials.

We monitor every day, using moisture meters to track drying progress and adjust equipment placement as needed.

Step 5: Sanitizing and Odor Control

Water damage often brings bacteria, especially with gray or black water. Once it’s dry, we sanitize all affected surfaces using EPA-registered antimicrobial treatments.

We also use deodorizing agents or hydroxyl machines to remove any musty or sewage smells.

Step 6: Documentation for Insurance

You’ll get a full report with moisture readings, photos, equipment logs, and a scope of work. This helps you:

• File insurance claims

• Verify work was done correctly

• Keep a record in case issues pop up later

We work directly with most insurance companies to make this process easier for you.

Why Hire a Pro for Water Extraction?

Here’s what most DIY or shop-vac approaches miss:

• Hidden water: Water can hide in wall cavities, under cabinets, or behind baseboards.

• Mold growth: Mold can start within 24–48 hours if moisture isn't fully removed.

• Humidity control: Drying the air is just as important as removing standing water.

• Proper disposal: Contaminated materials need to be removed and disposed of correctly.

Hiring a certified restoration pro means getting it done right the first time.

Service Area

We proudly serve homeowners in:

• Grove City

• Columbus

• Hilliard

• Galloway

• Westerville

• Dublin

• Worthington

• New Albany

• Upper Arlington

• Reynoldsburg

• Pickerington

From disaster to done right—we fix it like it’s our own home.

Need Help Now?

Call Total Home Water Restoration at 380-246-1837
Or visit us at 4141 Hoover Rd, Grove City, OH 43123

FAQ: Water Extraction Service

How fast should I act after discovering water damage?
Immediately. The sooner we extract the water, the less damage you’ll face—and the easier the dry-out process will be.

Will my homeowner’s insurance cover the cost?
It depends on the cause. Burst pipes? Usually covered. Groundwater flooding? Probably not. We’ll help you navigate your policy.

Do I need to leave my home during the process?
Not always. If damage is localized and safe, you can often stay. For larger or contaminated losses, temporary relocation may be needed.

Let us take the stress out of water damage—so you can get your home, and your life, back.