It's alarming when a water pipe bursts or your water heater suddenly leaks and water rushes through your house. Your mind may race thinking about all the damage the water is causing and what has to be done to save your home. If the job is bigger than you can handle alone quickly, call an emergency water damage restoration company for help.
If you can stop the water immediately and dry out your home in a couple of days, you might prevent mold. Here are some things to do when your home has been flooded by clean water.
Stop The Water
If the water is coming from a pipe, turn off the water to your house if necessary to stop the water. If the water is from a water heater, you might need to block it or direct the water to a drain to keep your living space from being flooded. However, keep in mind, the water will be hot, so you need to take precautions not to be burned.
Cut Your Power If Necessary
If water is close to wiring or outlets, turn off the power to your home at the electrical panel so you don't have to worry about electrical shocks. Once you've brought in an emergency water intrusion restoration professional, they can advise you about safety precautions you may need to implement due to the water in your home.
Call For Help
You may want to call your insurance agent first to see if water intrusion restoration is covered and the steps you have to follow to get your claim approved. This keeps you from doing something wrong that gets your claim denied. Your next call should be to a water restoration professional. Emergency water intrusion professionals often provide 24-hour service, so don't wait until the next day because water will be damaging your home while you delay.
Remove Water And Ruined Items
The water damage restoration crew may set up a pump to pump water out if it's trapped in your basement. Getting the water out of your house fast is essential, so the crew may push it out with brooms and mops, bail it out, use a commercial wet vac, and any other means they have to remove standing water. They also know water may be under flooring and behind walls, so they are thorough about removing as much water as possible.
In addition to getting rid of standing water, the crew may start removing building materials, such as drywall and upholstered furniture that are soaked with water to get as much moisture out of the house as possible. You may need to decide what you're willing to throw out rather than restore.
Once visible water is gone, there will still be moisture and high humidity to deal with. The water damage company may set up floor dryers and dehumidifiers so the air and building materials in your home dry out fast too. Once your home is dry, work can begin to restore flooring or walls if needed.
Contact an emergency water damage restoration service near you to learn more or to get help right away.
Share3 May 2021
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