Water Damage Cleanup
Water damage cleanup helps prevent possible damages caused due to water intrusion into a home or building or its interiors where it may help prevent destructive processes like decaying of wood, rust growth, bacterial growth, the rot of metal, swelling of metal, etc. Any type of damage caused to a building due to water can be categorized as being water-damaged.
Water damage is the more common form of damage that occurs to buildings due to water penetration. Such damage includes damage caused to a building due to flooding; water leakage; seepage; and other forms of leaks. Other forms of water-damaged damage include corrosion of metals, corrosion of non-metal structures, and other forms of mildew. Before the damage is already too severe, you should immediately begin the process of water damage cleanup.
Why Water Damage Cleanup?
You may not know this but a hose bibb is a common culprit to house flooding? Yes, that’s right! Sometimes people forget to remove their hose from the spigot and it freezes they remove the hose and don’t think twice about it. Winter comes and goes and spring is here, you hook up the hose and go about your business. Then, later on, you find that water is all over inside your home. Usually in the basement coming from the ceiling but can show up in many other areas as well. This is because the way hose spigots are designed they don’t allow water in the tube (piece of pipe) that freezes until it’s turned on this is to help prevent freezing. However, if you forget to unhook the hose then it creates a vacuum that holds water inside this piece of pipe and thus freezes and bursts. Water doesn’t show up until the next time you turn the hose spigot on.
Top Reasons To Have Water Damage Cleaned Up Right Away
1.) Water ruins insulation thus costing you more in heating & cooling.
2.) Another reason to have water cleanup performed right away is water and paper on the back of insulation and sheetrock can start growing mold & mildew in 24-48 hours. (Most insurance policies don’t cover mold, so getting it cleaned up before this happens is important)
3. Wood rot can occur and can even cause structural problems.
4. Water attracts bugs such as termites and they can cause thousands of dollars in damage.
5. After 24 hours bacteria can start to grow in flood water which can become contaminated and should be treated like sewage because they grow the same bacteria.
What Should I Do If My House Flooded?
Most people believe since they have insurance they have to hire the company their insurance uses. This isn’t true just like autobody work the owner can choose to use the company of their choice. But how do I file a claim if I don’t use their provider? Don’t worry we will help you fill out the paperwork and communicate with the insurance company on your behalf. The most important thing to do is get the water cleaned up as fast as possible to avoid further damages such as bacteria, mold, mildew, and property damage.
Leaking Water Heater
Yes, the water heater leaking is one of the other top things that cause water damage inside your home. Sometimes the carpet can be pulled up and restretched but anytime water damage has occurred on carpeting the padding should be removed and replaced. Also, if walls are damaged the sheetrock & insulation needs to be removed as well as other steps depending on the severity. We are here to help and will ensure the right remediation is performed. Water damage cleanup is important that it is done correctly because it can cause further damage down the road such as wood rot, attract termites, and bacteria to name a few.
Click the call now button below to give us a call and one of our water damage specialists will head your way and get the ball rolling and make your property appear as if the water damage never happened!
Another Common Culprit For Water Damage
Your washing machine hoses if you have the regular hose style they should be replaced every 3-5 years to prevent needing water damage cleanup services. The braided steel is usually rated 10-20 years as seen in the picture to the left. So be sure to have these checked frequently to prevent water damage to your home.
Also, it isn’t a bad idea to upgrade your old hoses to the braided steel hoses so in the event you forget about checking your hoses frequently. If you are leaving for a few days it’s best to shut the water off to your home or at minimum the water to your washing machine to prevent some of the most common things that cause the need for a water damage cleanup service.
If the damage has already been done please don’t hesitate to call us and we will come to your home help you fill out the insurance forms etc.. and start the water cleanup process right away.