Dealing With Water Damage? Here’s 7 Actionable Steps to Take
Water damage is devastating. But even more than just the damage itself, is not having your affected areas repaired after the water leakage event. No matter the type of water damage, whether it’s a pipe burst, flash flood, or sewage leakage, it needs to be acted on FAST. In less than 24 hours, mold can begin to develop. In case of an event like this in the future, here is a guide of actionable steps to take should this happen to you!
1. Call your insurance company – Not all homeowners insurance plans cover water damage. Make sure to call your insurance company to get an adjuster sent to your home to assess the damage and see if it is covered. Recover everything you can so that it helps the adjuster calculate the cost of the damage.
2. Protect yourself, your family, and your valuables – Water and electricity are a dangerous combination to you and your family. Make sure to turn off the power and wear protective gear to protect you from the bacteria in the water.
3. Start Water Damage Repair – No matter the type of water damage, it is almost impossible to clean up with just your family. This is where Shrock Restoration comes into play and gets the damage repair done correctly.
4. Dry out the water and remove humidity – If you decide to begin the reparation process by yourself, you will need to assess the situation; is there a ton of standing water (in which case you’d need to use buckets) or is there just enough excess water for a wet vacuum? Just by yourself, you are fighting against time because mold develops in 24 hours and this process can take many days.
5. Look for Mold - As said before, mold develops in the first 24 hours, and if you see it on any area, it must be removed. This is another reason to call a restoration service.
6. Decide on what needs to be restored – This can be the longest part of the process. If you need new flooring, walls, or have broken valuables that need replaced – hire an expert!
7. Decide when to move back into your home – Once your insurance company and restoration company give you the go, move back into your replenished home!
If you need help dealing with water damage to your home, contact Shrock Restoration right away. Our trained professionals will take care of the water damage so that it does not continue and restore your home as if it were brand new. Emergency services are 24/7, so you don’t have to wait to begin the restoration process.
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