What is Water Damage Restoration?
Water damage restoration is simply the act of restoring or returning something to its former or normal state after it has been damaged in any way by water. The most important aspect of water damage restoration is to remove abnormal moisture from affected materials, and the restoration job is not considered complete until all the affected materials are completely dried and restored to their original condition.
Emergency Clean Up Services Available
Our immediate response team is certified and experienced in the area of water damage restoration. Our dedicated staff uses the newest up to date equipment and provide you with disaster recovery services when you need it. Although it is never a good time for any water damage, you can rest assured that our team will be there to make the clean up process as easy for you as possible on your watch, not ours.
Water Damage Can Happen To Your Home
It's easy to think that water damage can't happen to you. If you don't live by water, or have substantial down pours on a regular basis, we like to think we are safe, but it CAN happen to you.
In the U.S. over 1,000,000 structures are affected each year by water damage, resulting in over 3 billion dollars in insurance claims. Approximately 70% of all property damage claim are water related. The odds are 1 in 20 that your home will suffer a water damage claim this year.
The leading causes of water damage are washing machine, ice makers, water heaters, toilets, broken popes, faulty construction, accidents, ground water intrusion and river flooding. Be prepared and take the necessary precautions before it happens, instead of after.
Don’t Wait for Water Damage Cleaning, Water Repair and Water Removal
A few simple precautions can ave you from the stress and expense of a flooded home:
- Periodically inspect washing machine hoses for wear or bubbles
- Don't skimp by buying the least expensive product when installing new supply lines to toilets or ice makers. Spending a few more dollars can save you a fortune.
- If your water heater is more than 12 years old, replace it.
- Wrap exposed pipes during periods of cold weather.
- Clean your gutters every fall. Clogged downspouts and foundation drains can cause ground water intrusion, which is rarely covered by insurance policies.
- Finally, if you are leaving town for more than a few days, turn the power to your water heater off, shut off the main water supply valve to your house and flush a toilet on the lowest floor to drain the system.
How it Works
Several steps are taken to remove water from your property in the event of a flood, hurricane, or other water related disasters. First, the water will be removed from the property. Once the water is removed, a de-humidification process will begin to dry the wet areas. Next, evaporation of the water will occur and finally the air will be tested to ensure that all water and moisture is gone from the property and won't cause any further problems.
Other processes involved with water damage restoration include wet carpet restoration, odor control, fabric restoration, dry wall restoration and wood floor restoration.
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