Subfloor Water Damage Restoration in Linden Properties

3/22/2025 (Permalink)

Unseen subfloor water damage can lead to expensive repairs, with the bonus of mold. Call SERVPRO to prevent on-going water damage. Here to Help®

Identifying and Fixing Water Damage on Linden Subfloors

Linden is a densely urban neighborhood in the south-west of North Revere and north-east of Forestdale in Malden, MA. It offers a blend of residential areas, businesses, and recreational spaces. Most residences in the neighborhood are relatively historic, constructed before 1939. The neighborhood has people of Asian and Haitian ancestry living in it, and it is a safe and excellent choice for college students who prefer a walk-in commute. Schools include Linden-STEAM Academy. A family daycare service, the DayCare Children's Academy, a park, the Hunting Field, and Garcia Auto Repair are nearby. 

Subflooring is a critical architectural component that requires quick water damage restoration for your Linden home to survive water intrusion. For homeowners who have ever attempted to handle water damage, you know how the problem can escalate quickly. The best option is to call a professional at SERVPRO® for help. Our team of technicians offers dependable repair services. We have all the tools and expertise necessary to repair and return your floor to its preloss condition. We check for signs of damage, including uneven floors, squeaking, or premature wear and tear. Restoring a subfloor entails more than fixing the wood or concrete underneath; it also means dealing with whatever materials are on top and around it. Depending on the extent of damage, we may need to remove and replace;

• Underlayment
• Joists and beams
• Flooring materials
• Adhesives and fasteners

When wood absorbs moisture, it expands and deforms, pressing against the subfloor. Trapped moisture under hardwood can create a breeding ground for mold, especially if the flooring is glued down or lacks a vapor barrier. Prolonged exposure to water weakens the subfloor, especially if it's made of plywood or oriented strand board (OSB). SERVPRO crews may have to remove hardwood sections to inspect and replace the subfloor.

Effective Subfloor Restoration on Wooden Flooring

Moisture in the subfloor has a source somewhere in the house. Our crews find it and fix it before starting repairs. We remove baseboards around affected areas and cut out sections over the water-damaged subfloor. We replace them after completing repairs.

Subfloor drying techniques

• Extracting water from the subfloor using a squeegee wand on hard floors
• Placing air movers or dehumidifiers in crawl spaces
• Forcing air under the flooring

SERVPRO of Malden/Melrose handles residential water damage restoration in the city and suburbs. Call us at (781) 665-6396. Here To Help®.