You would hope that the water around and inside your Broward County home stays in control just like the canal. This is not always the case, and sometimes water leaks that lead to water damage are inevitable. The aftermath of water damage can leave you in turmoil, whether it affected your home, business, or another property. If your property gets water damaged, lessen your stress by calling professionals. Professionals like Water Damage Express are here to serve the Broward County area and do their best to restore your home to its pre-loss conditions. You can be confident in their service because they are on-call 24/7, 365 days a year. Water damage can hit any time of the day, but Water Damage Express is always prepared to start the restoration job right away.
There are some steps you can take before professionals arrive to make the process easier and safer:
First off, you need to take care of your health and safety. Calling in professional help benefits your health and wallet. The sooner the flooding in your home gets taken care of, the less likely it is that mold or mildew will grow in your home. Mold comes from an excess of moisture and spreads easily. It can be hazardous to health and cause extra damage to your home. It is also important to note that the water damaging your home may be contaminated, especially if it comes from the sewer. Contaminated water will likely get you sick so it is important to keep people away from the damaged area to avoid coming into contact with any bacteria from contamination. Keep in mind that you can move out to temporary housing if your home is in a dangerous state.
Another safety measure you can take when a water disaster strikes is to make sure you won’t get electrocuted. Avoid any areas where water and electricity may be in contact so you don’t get shocked. If it is safe, unplug any items using electricity to remove the danger. While you’re checking for items you can unplug, turn off any water sources that may be contributing to the water damage. It will be helpful to stop pipes from leaking by turning their water source off.
Professionals are often able to save and restore furniture that has been damaged by water. The most important factor in how savable a piece of furniture is is how long it stood in the water. If you are able to pull furniture and other items out of the affected area, there is a higher chance those belongings will be able to be restored.
You may have a few more call you need to make. Depending on the type of water damage, and severity, you will probably need to get in contact with your insurance company as soon as possible, as well as a plumber. The restoration company will be there for you along the way for support and be ready to work with your insurance to make the process more painless.
Whenever your home or business is affected by water damage in Broward County, call Water Damage Express at 855-358-2466 to get professional water damage service!
