Water Damage Cleanup

Most people think about floods when they think about water damage. However, it can also be a leaky roof or a busted pipe that can cause a lot of damage. It can ruin walls, floors, and ceilings. It can also bring mold so it is important to take care of any damage right away.

If there is a substantial amount of water in your home, you are going to need help removing it. You may also need help if you notice the following:

• Water leaks
• Overflowing sinks or toilets
• High humidity with condensation on your walls and windows
• Warped walls and floors
• A different odor throughout the room

If you have water damage, there are many steps that you need to take.

• Assess the situation. It is important to assess the situation to see whether or not it is something that you can do or you need to get professional help.
• First, you have to find the problem. Even if you manage to get the water out, it will just keep filling back up if you are dealing with a leaky pipe. So, you need to start with the problem.
• Then, you have to get the water out of your home. You may need to rent a pump to help get the water out of a room as fast as you possibly can.
• Dry the area out after you remove as much water as you can. You may want to open windows, get a dehumidifier, run fans, and do what you can to dry out the room. The faster that this happens, the less damage you are facing.
• Disinfect, disinfect, disinfect. The water is not necessarily going to be clean so it is important to clean everything thoroughly. This will also help to prevent mold, which is very common after water damage.
• Assess the damage. As the days go by, you are going to want to keep an eye on the room. You want to make sure that the walls and floors are sturdy. If you had water in your cabinets, you are going to need to make sure that they aren’t rotting due to the water.

Because this can be a big task, many people recommend hiring a specialist to help you. This will make sure that you catch all of the problems before they get even bigger!

Unfortunately, water damage isn’t just the leaky pipe or overflowing toilet. It can cause damage that gets worse and worse, depending on how long the problem has been going on. A leaky pipe can ruin the walls, floors, and ceiling. An overflowing toilet can damage the floor around the toilet, as well as the whole ceiling of the room below it!

So, what can you do? You need to watch your home carefully and take care of any leaks as soon as you notice them. Don’t let it wait, or you could be dealing with a much larger problem in a few weeks. What started out as a small leak could cost you thousands in repairs if you let it go.

You could also be dealing with a mold issue. Too much moisture and condensation is a perfect environment for mold, some of which can be unhealthy for you and your family. Because of this, you need to fix any problems as soon as you notice them!

If you are experiencing water damage, you shouldn’t hesitate to contact us today. We will be glad to come to your home and help you figure out what your next steps should be.