28 Oct What To Do When Your House Is Flooded
Water Damage Restoration Tips: What To Do When Your House Is Flooded
When you are dealing with water damage, taking immediate action is crucial. It is recommended to create a water damage restoration checklist for hiring a contractor. It will help you determine the cost of restoration services, as well as hiring the right company to do the job.
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Water Damage Restoration Checklist
1. Turn Off the Water
The first step after any type of emergency, is to be sure your surroundings are safe. If you have standing water close to electrical plugs, you need to get outside the house as quickly as possible. If you can safely turn off the water source, or stop the water from flowing (depending on the cause of the flood), then you can assess the safety of being inside the home while you wait for a cleanup crew to arrive. You’ll likely be standing in a pool of water, so be sure to wear protective equipment if possible like rubber boots, gloves, and a mask. If the water is dark or smells like sewage, don’t remain inside. Sewage is very dangerous as the microbes can carry bad bacteria.
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2. Turn Off the Power
The next step in an emergency is to turn off your power. All you need to do is locate your main power switch and turn it off. It will often be in the breaker box. Switching it off will stop all electricity coming into the home. The last thing you need to worry about is electrical hazards in standing water. If you have gas, you may need to turn that off as well. Turning off these utilities will keep further damage from occurring.
4. Call a Water Damage Restoration Company
After stopping the water and turning off the electricity and gas, you should call a water damage restoration company to prevent as much damage as possible to your walls, woodwork, and furnishings. It is vital to do this as soon as possible because mold growth can start within just 24 to 48 hours. The water needs to be extracted quickly, so the drying process can begin.
The restoration company will have equipment to remove the water and dry things out properly to prevent further damage. They have the skills to deal with all types of water damage such as clean water (broken pipe), gray water (water heater, dishwasher, or washing machine overflow), and black water (sewage overflow, blocked drain).
They will be able to remove excess water and resolve any issues before they become expensive structural fixes. Wet carpeting can be dried without too much smell, if done correctly.
3. Remove Food or Drinks Contaminated by Water
If there is any food on counters or tables that has been contaminated by flood waters, discard immediately. You should never eat anything that has been exposed to dirty water. It is safer to throw it away and buy more than risk eating something that might make you sick.
5. Contact Your Insurance Company
Everything can seem like chaos when something unexpected happens. At that moment, you need to keep a cool head, and go through the steps to secure your property and call in professionals to deal with the issue. Once things are underway, you can contact your insurance company and submit a claim. Restoration companies like Xpress Restoration, Inc will help you with this part as well. They are experts at the insurance claims process and can help you navigate through your claim.
Benefits of Hiring Professional Restoration Services
- Accurate quotes
- State-of-the-art equipment
- Work with insurance companies
- Saves time and money
- Increases safety for occupants
- Quick action reduces further damage
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE
We respond to emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 day a week, 365 days a year. Highly trained technicians are ready to respond now to your call.
INSPECT THE DAMAGE
We will inspect the damage to ceilings, walls, floors and other parts of your property FREE of charge. We use state-of-the art infrared cameras and moisture monitors to find all areas of damage, even if they’re hidden.
SECURE FURNITURE & BELONGINGS
We will move belongings to a dry place. If the damage is extensive, we will carefully pack and inventory the items for safe-keeping until your property is restored
DRY OUT
We will ensure your property is completely dry by placing fans and dehumidifiers anywhere the structure is wet. For more severe damage, we may also remove drywall, flooring, and other material that is beyond repair.
RESTORATION
After ensuring your property is dry, we will work with you to restore it to its pre-damage condition and return your belongings to get you BACK TO NORMAL.
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We have helped thousands of customers navigate the insurance claim process for water damage.
How to Hire a Water Damage Restoration Company
There are numerous water damage repair companies in any region. In order to find the right company, search online. It is easier and faster. Go to a few websites and read the customer reviews and testimonials of its clients. What is their experience? Ask the customers if they had good or bad experiences with the company.
You can check if the water damage company is licensed by contacting the state’s Department of Commerce. Also, search the BBB to find out if it has any complaints filed against it.
Cost of restoration services
Depending on your property damage, you may be eligible for a Red Cross disaster recovery fund. If you file a claim with the county, you can recoup up to 75% of the money you spend on your water damage restoration costs. You can also borrow from a personal line of credit. Do not pay for water damage restoration service in full up front. Instead, ask the company for a payment plan.
You can check if the water damage company is licensed by contacting the state’s Department of Commerce. Also, search the BBB to find out if it has any complaints filed against it.
What to Do While Waiting for Help to Arrive?
What should you do while waiting for help to arrive? Staying safe is the number one priority. If you can, turn off the water. But if it is unsafe to do so, wait and let a trained professional do it. If it is unsafe to be inside, wait outside for help and brief them about the situation when they arrive.Remove children and pets from the area, maintain a safe place for them away from the danger.
It is a good idea to have a list of phone numbers on hand for emergencies.You can be making phone calls to the electric company, water company, gas company, and etc.
How to Get a Quote
Contact us at Xpress Restoration for a quote for water damage restoration. We help with insurance claims and take things like mold remediation and Full Service Flood Cleanup. Emergency response in under 1 hr.
I am so glad I contacted Xpress Restoration! Leonardo is extremely professional. He came out right away and did a thorough assesment. They are very professional, knowledgeable and trustworthy. Highly recommend and will be calling them again if ever needed!
-Freddy Canizales Jr.
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