Burst pipes, poor ventilation, clogged gutters, faulty appliances – all these things are common causes of water damage in a home. Regardless of the reason, it is a stressful and uninvited event when water damage occurs. Properly removing water from your home is crucial to prevent more severe issues in the future. However, water damage restoration is not always a simple process. Here are a few things you should do when you have water damage in your home.
Call Your Insurance Company to Report Water Damage
Reporting damage to your home insurer is the first step of the restoration process. Communicating the situation allows a deeper understanding of what is or is not covered by your insurance. This knowledge is essential when going through the damage restoration process. Depending on the level of damage, some restoration companies communicate with your insurance on your behalf. Either way, knowing the details of your coverage as a homeowner is never a bad idea.
Remove Valuable Items and Protect Them From Further Water Damage
Once you have spoken with your insurance company and documented the damage if possible, it’s time to start gathering your personal belongings. This step is as simple as moving your items to another room for small damage situations. In more significant disasters – such as whole-house flooding – reentering your home to gather your items may be tricky. Work with a professional team to ensure no hazardous materials such as sewage are in the area. Either way, quickly removing your personal belongings from the affected area prevents further damage.
Completely Dry and Dehumidify the Area
Now it is time for the water remediation process to begin. First, remove all water from the area. Ensuring the site is completely dry is vital to prevent mold growth. Removing a few inches of standing water with a wet-dry vacuum is possible. Once the water is gone, begin the drying process. Use fans and dehumidifiers to dry the room quickly. If your incident is relatively minor, completing this step on your own is doable. However, for more extensive water damage situations, call a professional company.
Identify and Remediate Mold Caused by the Water Damage
Mold growth is likely if the water sits in your home for an extended time. Mold in your home leads to headaches, rash, coughing, sneezing, and more. These slight symptoms often lead to more severe health issues. To identify and remediate mold, call a professional. Trained technicians provide mold testing and know the proper mold removal process.
Repair Any Areas Affected
Once all water and mold are gone, repair any damaged walls, floors, or beams. Once repairs are complete, your home will be restored to its original state. If you hired a water remediation team, this is the final step in their process.
Call the Water Damage Experts at Semper Fi Yuma
At Semper Fi Yuma, we have years of experience handling water damage and mold remediation. Our fully licensed team is ready to help repair and restore your home. We pinpoint the cause of your damage, fully dry and dehumidify the area, and remediate any mold growth. Call (928) 223-4816 or email info@semperfiyuma.com to schedule your water damage restoration service today!
