Maybe it’s just a busted pipe, or it could be the creek nearby that flowed over its banks after heavy rains. Whatever the cause, you need to take flooding seriously, because water damage can ruin your prized possessions and do serious damage to walls and floors. It’s a good thing you can count on RestorePro to help mitigate and restore your water-damaged home.
RestorePro’s trained staff will respond quickly – within as little as half an hour – once we get your call. And that fast response is critical. Even clean water will seep into walls, floors, and furniture. As time passes the water soaks in deeper, making it harder to dry it out without causing damage.
There are some steps you can take while we are on our way – and if you can’t, we’ll be happy to start for you. The first step is to prevent short circuits by turning off power in the affected area. This minimizes the risk of sparks and fires, and also means people in the area don’t get dangerous electrical shocks. The next thing is to identify the source of water and shut it off if possible.
You can also remove valuables and furnishings to make sure they aren’t affected by the water and humidity. If there are furniture items you cannot remove, you may want to prop them up or put foil under the legs so they are less exposed to the water. You should remove rugs and drapes, but we do not recommend that you pull up carpets on your own.
Once that is done, our staff will work on pumping or draining out standing water. After that, we can begin drying out your building. Water will seep into wood and many other construction materials, so it’s not enough just to clear out standing water. Lots of cool, dry air will allow the floors, walls, and furnishings the best chance to dry out. Fans and air conditioners will keep the air moving and evaporate remaining moisture.
Depending on the source of the water, our staff may sanitize the area. Mold and mildew thrive in damp environments. They can do a lot of damage to your home and can be a threat to your health. It’s best to have this threat nipped in the bud.
Our staff will continue to monitor the drying-out process. If you start soon and dry the structure out thoroughly, it should be possible to salvage hardwood floors, even if they have started to warp or “cup”.
But timing is critical, the first 24 hours can decide whether your home dries out with minimal damage or needs major work due to structural damage and mold. And you want this cleaned up thoroughly – a little moisture left standing in the wrong place can cause major problems down the road. If you have flooding or a major plumbing leak, call RestorePro at 1-800-847-0114 immediately. We have an “A” rating from Angies List, Service Magic has awarded us five stars. Our trained crew will evaluate your building and start the restoration process quickly.