What should you do if there’s flooding in your home?

What should you do if there’s flooding in your home?

Flooding in your home or on your property can leave behind devastating damages to your building structure, personal belongings and important documents. When you experience rising water in your home its crucial that you call the professionals to come help. The most important thing to keep in mind when dealing with property flooding is timing. In these cases, time is of the essence, the faster the water is removed and the area is treated, the faster you can move on with your life and in most cases experience less damages.  The use of professional equipment and contractors is recommended in case of property flooding because of the safety concerns associated with flooding restoration. Flooded areas are contaminated with bacteria and dirty, they can cause serious structural damage and lead to more serious issues if not treated promptly. If you, or someone you know experiences a flooded home or building, follow these instructions on what to do:

  • Do not enter the flooded areas due to a risk of electrocution unless you are certain that electricity has been turn off.
  • Determine the cause: was it a storm that caused the flooding or faulty plumbing?
  • If plumbing is the issue, locate and close the main shut off valve to stop the spread of water
  • Move valuables to a dry place
  • Get a professional opinion from Restoration Service to extract the water and treat the damages
  • Be careful with electrical appliances in the water affected areas and turn off the power to avoid electric shock
  • Dry out all electrical appliances before attempting to turn them back on

Because of the various risks associated with flooding and water damage its important that you seek professional help for proper water extraction and drying methods. Once water is removed, if the property and its contents are not efficiently dried within 72 hours, mould can start to build up in surfaces and in areas that are hidden, like inside walls and flooring. Call a licensed remediation team to dry, decontaminate a restore property safety.

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