Friday, October 17, 2008

Emergency water damage

At the time of hurricanes, flood or natural calamities, we always pray our home to be safe. But what if the water has moved stealthily into your house? Or the kitchen / bathroom sank has over flown or a pipe has burst? “Water, water everywhere…” Like an Ancient Mariner you would have been caught in a disaster… You are totally helpless and clueless about what to do? The first thing you should do is pick up the phone and call an emergency water damage restoration company.
Many such companies operate around the clock and work to provide you with the best services in the industry. For choosing a reliable company ask them about the clients they have served, their experience. Don’t forget to check the references. But here is a word of concern too. Don’t take long time to select a good water removal company as all your items are in water and longer there are into the water, more damaging it is going to be. Quickly upon finding the company, tell them your problem, so that accordingly they can send the team of professionals.
If you are unaware about how they work, don’t worry. They know there job… The team members will take the necessary steps for emergency water damage restoration. A list of items would be made by them so that insurance can be claimed.
The emergency water damage services include water removal from the rooms and crawl spaces. Once the water is removed using the right equipment and technique, the home is dried. After the preliminary stage of cleaning is over, depending on the source of water an antifungal or anti microbial agent is used. If the damage is caused due the explosion of a pipe, then it is first repaired and the complete area is dried. All the damaged structural items are extracted and removed. In particular the carpets, walls, ceilings, floors of all the rooms are dried. This prevents the growth of dew and molds in the home. Emergency water damage helps in getting back to normal life in a subtle way

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