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When dealing with water damage repair and restoration it is important to know that the quicker you respond the lesser the damage. A reputable water damage repair and restoration company will send out a team of professionals. They will use the most modern techniques and advanced equipment available. They are trained to quickly remove the water and then monitor the drying process so that you can be guaranteed that your property is dried thoroughly and properly.
Water is extremely invasive and it will quickly spread throughout your property. Within only a few minutes water can spread to all areas of your property and saturate everything in its path. It will be absorbed into your furniture, floors, walls, and so forth. The first step that a professional water restoration team will do is to immediately start the water extraction process.
Water has a very destructive property and can cause furniture finishes to bleed or cause a permanent stain on flooring and carpets. Paper goods, books, and important photographs will quickly begin to swell. All of this, as mentioned above, can begin with an only a few short minutes.
The damaging power of water is even more evident between the first hour until the 24th hour. During this time, the drywall in your home will begin to swell and breakdown. A metal surface will start to tarnish and furniture will swell and crack. Inks and dyes from paper goods or cloth will begin to spread and stain and you will notice a musty odor starting to appear.
After you have called a 24-hour emergency water restoration company the water damage restoration process will start. The first step will be to call an emergency contact number. The second step will be an inspection and damage assessment by a team of professionals.
The third step involves water extraction and removal and this will be followed by the fourth step of dehumidification and drying. The fifth step will be to sanitize and clean and then finally on the six step you will see a complete restoration.
There are many common water damage scenarios that include water damage from a natural disaster to damage from a loose appliance hose. It really does not matter what is the source of the water damage as long as you realize that only team of professionals can handle the situation properly.
For example, some of the sources for water damage include storm and flooding damage. This could be from a leaking water heater, appliance, or plumbing source. It could also come from an overflowing bathtub, sink or toilet. Another destructive water source could come from a flooded basement which could be the result of a thunderstorm, hurricane, tropical storm, or tornado.
It is important to be aware of the possible dangers when there is flooding in a home. You will want to provide a safe environment for your family by avoiding all “slip and fall” areas or electrical hazards. In fact, you should also be aware by keeping the contact information of your local water damage restoration company close at hand. Many homeowners have an emergency 24 hour phone number on their fridge.
