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What to Do after Water Damage | SERVPRO of Spring Valley/Jamul
9/19/2023 (Permalink)
If you discover water damage in your home or business, call SERVPRO of Spring Valley/Jamul right away.
The power of water is pretty impressive. Even in a controlled sense as it pumps through pipes in our home and turns on and off at the touch of a hand, water can still flow at surprising strengths. If you have even seen the ocean first-hand, you know the raw power it holds.
Water may be something we can’t live without, but when it gets into the wrong places we can end up with a total mess. We may have fairly mild weather throughout the year in Spring Valley, but that doesn’t make us exempt from flooding concerns. Heavy rains are common in the spring and have left some residents consistently dealing with washed-out roads. Melt from the snowpack has also been a major concern over the years. Whether from a natural cause or a busted pipe, water can create utter chaos.
While there are plenty of ways to protect and prepare your home from flooding, sometimes a disaster simply can’t be stopped. That’s why having water damage restoration professionals around the corner is incredibly important.
If you do experience water damage in your home, the best way to mitigate the damages is to move quickly. Water moves fast, and it can hide out in the smallest places. Finding the source of the water and doing what you can to dry the area will be the best way to start regaining control.
After you have found the source, do what you can to stop the flow. If the flood is from a natural source, that might mean waiting until the danger is over in a safe space. Internal sources can be turned off by locating the water shut off valves. Make sure you know where all of your shut-off valves are located throughout the house, and get familiar with your breaker box as well.
Never step into water that is touching electrical systems. Turn the power off at the source before you start trying to dry things out.
Once you can safely do so, call SERVPRO®. The time of day will never be a problem with our 24⁄7 availability, and the faster you call us, the faster we can start saving your property.
As soon as you call us, we will start taking information over the phone in order to get the best idea of how to tackle your situation. This is a great time to start snapping some photos of the flooding and any damage it has done. We work with your insurance company in order to create the smoothest process possible, and photos are a great way to keep up with the timeline of everything.
While we take your information over the phone, we will also start preparing a team to dispatch to your home with all the equipment needed to get things dry. Removing standing water and drying out soft materials will be our first priority. It is our goal to restore as much of your personal property as possible, so you have less to replace later. When we dry out your home and your items, we ensure not a drop of water is left, everything is completely sanitized and there are no lingering odors.
Our crew of professionals can handle every aspect of your restoration, no matter how extensive your damage is. If there is a part of your home that has been damaged beyond repair, we can tear it down and rebuild it. Your home will be completely yours again when the restoration is complete.
Any time your home experiences a leak that leaves more than an inch of water, you need to call professionals. Pipe failures, septic issues and stormwaters all require a different kind of response, and our crew is trained in all of them. With SERVPRO in your own neighborhood, you can appreciate water for the life-giving source it is without worry of a disaster.
Do you have water damage in your home? Call us for fast and complete restoration.