Water Damage Restoration TIps

7/2/2020 (Permalink)

Waking up to a basement full of water, a burst pipe in your kitchen, or an overflow of water in your bathroom can ruin your whole day. Before you call a water damage restoration professional, here are some steps to take to reduce the amount of water damage to your property and possessions.

• Find out where the water is coming from.  This may sound obvious, but if you’ve just come home and found a gigantic mess and don’t know where it originated, the first thing you need to do is to FIND IT.  If you are not able to find the actual source of the water, you may have a pipe that has burst.  You want to stop additional water from entering your home as soon as possible.  If you have a bust pipe, turn off the water supply to your home, if your roof is leaking, stop the leak as best you can.
  
• Figure out how much damage has been done.  Some things can be fixed on your own, but if it involves damage to your drywall, flooring, or ceilings, then it’s best to call in a professional.
  
• If it’s something you can manage on your own, then first things first:  circulation!!  Open the windows, turn on the fans, let the room breathe! This will not only help dry things out, but it’ll also help reduce the smell.  Get a dehumidifier out and running – it takes the moisture out of the air and surrounding objects, and helps avoid mold and mildew from developing – a great instrument to have at hand.