It’s awful to open the door to your home, expecting comfort and calm, only to be met with a water disaster. The task at hand seems overwhelming and mentally and physically exhausting. It is important to have a water damage restoration professional on the scene as soon as possible.
Water damage can be devastating. It’s not as simple as it sounds. Water seeks the paths of least resistance and inches its way under and between walls, into electrical wiring, and into nooks and crannies that you’d not think possible. Water damage restoration professionals can quickly and efficiently restore your home or office to its original condition.
Although most water damage restoration companies offer a 24-hour emergency response, there are some things you can do before they arrive.
Get in touch with a professional water damage restoration company. The first and most important thing you can do is contact a professional water damage restoration company. The professionals will quickly assess the damage, then determine and outline a clear strategy for getting your home back to pre-loss condition as soon as possible.
Get in touch with the Power Company. Water and electricity don’t mix. In certain situations, it is too dangerous for anyone to enter the premises if it has not been evaluated and declared safe by the power company first. If you arrive home to find the power grid out and your home is flooded, don’t enter your home without first contacting your power company.
Contact Your Insurance Company. Most water damage restoration is covered under homeowners or business insurance policies. Contact your insurance company immediately to start your claim process. 24/7 Water Extraction and Repair Services in El Paso
Explain that you have contacted water damage restoration professionals and ask if there are specifics unique to your insurance policy you should be aware of ahead of any work being done. Ask the insurance company what type of documentation they prefer for claims.
Document. Document. Document. If it is safe to do so, begin taking photos of the water damage in your home. In a situation like this, there is no such thing as too many pictures. You should make a list of all damaged items, including furniture and soft goods. Also, consider any items that are not covered by insurance, such as art or heirloom furniture.
This is where the water damage restoration company can help. They will provide you with detailed assessments of damage, a proposal for restoration, daily notes, photos of restoration and any other documentation that might be helpful in your claim process.
Remove What You Can. When deciding what furniture you can and cannot remove, use common sense. Do not try to move furniture that is already damaged. The professionals can handle those pieces. However, if you see that couch cushions or wooden dining room chairs could be relocated to a dry, warm place to begin drying, go ahead and move those pieces.
In this time of crisis, you want someone with decades of experience, expertise, and professionalism. California Steam Clean, a family-owned and operated water damage restoration company in Santa Rosa, has decades of experience and treats your family like you are one of their own.