A flood can cause major damage to your home. Getting back to normal quickly is an important aspect of moving forward. Unfortunately, the process of getting back to normal isn’t always an easy one. In today’s blog, we’ll take a look at the steps you should follow as you begin the water damage restoration process for your home or business.
Restoration Step #1: Assess the Flood Damage
Once the storm has passed and your property has been deemed safe, it’s time to assess the damage to the building and surrounding property carefully. Be prepared to experience anxiety depending on the level of flooding. Make sure that entering the property alone is safe! If you are unsure, contact a building inspector or a professional restoration company for assistance.
Restoration Step #2: Document the Damage
As you walk through your home or business space, make careful notes and take photographs of the damage. These photos will be helpful during the insurance claim process. It’s important to contact your insurer as soon as possible to begin the claims process. In many cases, your restoration company can assist you with navigating the complicated steps.
Restoration Step #3: Have a Thorough Inspection
Before the water removal or restoration process can truly begin, it’s best to hire an experienced water damage restoration company like Extreme Carpet Care. When the professionals arrive, they will want to do a deep-down assessment of your home. If you skipped the first two steps, these experts would assist with the documentation process. At the end of the inspection, you will receive a written assessment and a recommended remediation plan. Please review it carefully and ask as many questions as you need to before signing on the dotted line.
Restoration Step #4: Dry Out Your Home or Office
While it might seem like the first few steps take a long time, many damage restoration projects move quickly–especially with water. Standing water and moisture inside a home or office can become hazardous quickly. It can lead to illness and dangerous conditions. Mold can grow in the smallest amount of moisture within 24-48 hours. Acting quickly reduces these risks. Professional restoration companies like Extreme Rocks have the best equipment to remove water and get your space completely dry.
Restoration Step #5: Repair the Water Damage
Once the moisture is gone, it’s time to set about correcting the damaged areas of your home. This process often involves removing damaged items, like upholstered furniture and priceless valuables to avoid further harm. While the main focus of restoration projects is to repair existing damage, it’s also about preventing future damage.
Extreme Carpet Care: Your Go-To Water Restoration Team
Now that you’ve learned about the steps you should take when addressing home or workplace flooding, it’s time to keep Extreme in mind should the unthinkable happen. Contact us any time, day or night, and we’ll be there fast.
