It is horrible to walk into your home expecting comfort and calm only to find a water disaster. The task at hand seems overwhelming and mentally and physically exhausting. You need a professional water damage restoration company on the scene as quickly as possible.
Water damage is all-encompassing. Cleanup isn’t as easy as it may sound. 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. Professional water damage restoration companies efficiently and effectively handle the cleanup and restoration, returning your home or business to normal with no after-effects.
While most top-quality water damage restoration companies have a 24/7 emergency response, there are things you can do to mitigate as much damage as possible before the professionals arrive.
Get in touch with a professional water damage restoration company. Contact a professional water damage restoration firm immediately. They will assess the damage quickly and then outline a strategy to restore your home to its pre-loss condition as quickly as possible.
Get in touch with the Power Company. Water and electricity don’t mix. If the power company has not evaluated the property and declared it safe, it may be dangerous to allow anyone inside. For example, if you come home to find a power outage on top of a flooded home, do not enter your home until you’ve contacted your power company first.
Reach Out to Your Insurance Company. Water damage restoration is usually covered by homeowners and business insurance policies. Reach out to your insurance company to begin your claims process immediately. Water Removal Extraction
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. Be sure to ask what kind of claims documentation the insurance company prefers.
Document. Document. Document. Start taking photos of water damage to your home if it is safe. There is no need to take too many photos in such a situation. 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. Don’t hurt yourself by trying to move heavy furniture that has already been damaged. These pieces can be handled by professionals. If you find that the couch cushions or wooden dining chairs can be moved to a dry and warm area to dry, don’t hesitate to do so.
In this time of crisis, you want someone with decades of experience, expertise, and professionalism. California Steam Clean is a Santa Rosa-based family-owned water damage restoration company. We treat your family as if we were our own.