What to Do After Your Home Has Been Flooded

Posted by Total Restoration Kelowna on May 20th, 2021

The damages brought about by floods can be severe. This might entail spending a lot of money on restoration in Kelowna. But the sooner you act, the more things you can save and the fewer damages your home will incur.

Hire People to Remove Standing Water

Many companies that do restoration in Kelowna such as Total Restoration also provide assistance in removing water. This emergency service can be done no matter what time of the day it is. That will help in minimizing the damage to your home. The higher the water, the more damage you will have to restore.

Make Sure the House Is Safe to Go Back To

Don’t just go back to your home and wade in knee-deep water. Make sure the power source has been turned off, especially if you have outlets that are still submerged in water.

Also wear safety gear. You never know what could be living in those dark and murky flood waters. You could end up getting bacteria in your skin and whatnot, so make sure you wear boots and safety gear to prevent that from happening.

Take Photos of the Damage

Take photos of the things submerged in water and all the damage that the flooding has inflicted on your home. You will need those when filing for insurance. Contact your insurance company right away to start the process of claiming. That way, you can start your home’s restoration in Kelowna.

Clean and Save the Things That Can Be Saved

Once the flood water has been removed and you have checked the safety of the home, make sure you start the cleaning process right away.  Air out the rooms to prevent secondary damage. Excess moisture in hidden places can lead to the formation of molds.

Bring out furniture that can still be saved and let them dry out in the sun. Open doors and windows and if the electrical outlets are safe to use, use a fan in the room to further ventilate it.

Hire Restoration Experts

Restoration Kelowna in Kelowna should be started as soon as possible. Companies like Total Restoration can assess the extent of damage and give you a quote. Now is a good time to make changes to your home so that it is more resistant to flooding. You can use materials and incorporate features that will prevent flood water from entering your home.

Restoration experts will also have to see if there are molds growing in your home as a result of the flooding. They will also have to inspect the electrical system if it has been submerged and will need to be fixed by a professional electrician.

These are the things that you need to do if your home has suffered from flooding.

Tom Johnson is the author of this article. For more details about Water Damage Restoration Services in Kelowna please visit our website: totalrestoration.ca/kelowna