Aftermath of water damage: What to do?

9/25/2019 (Permalink)

Do you know what to do after damage?

No matter what you do to prepare, sometimes water damage is inevitable.  Not only can property damage cost time and money, the emotional toll can be extremely high.  That’s why we make sure to provide you with the insight and restoration you need to get back on your feet.  After a major storm your home floods.  Now what?  Odds are you have never experienced a major flood before and sometimes you don’t even know where to begin.  We’ll help you with the steps you need to take to start restoring your property ASAP.   

1. Turn off your power supply.  If it is inaccessible due to water, call an electrician.  Always err on the side of safety.  
2. Be cautious when entering the flooded area, wear boots and long sleeves and pants.  Flooding can also bring in all types of particulates and sometimes biohazard materials like sewage.  Make sure all of the items affected by the flood are disinfected appropriately.  
3. If able, remove any furniture or area rugs that have been affected.   
4. It’s best to contact professionals to clean and restore your property.  SERVPRO of West Beaver County makes sure to get to your home fast and start working on the damage immediately. 
5. Contact your insurance company.  They will be able to let you know what is covered under your policy.  
6. We use high quality drying equipment to dry the affected areas. 
7. Once dry, areas (such as drywall and insulation) may need to be removed.  Wet wall areas can be a breeding ground for mold and mildew. 
8. Once your property is dry, we work to restore your property to its previous condition.   

If you have water damage or flooding, call SERVPRO of West Beaver County for all of your restoration needs.