Ideally, you should contact your insurance company, but the most obvious action you should take is to call a water damage restoration company on the spot. It is very important that you begin water cleanup and fix the damage as soon as possible. When you call us, our team will reach your location at the earliest and will try their best to prevent any further damage to your property. This will help to decrease restoration costs and also protect your property. Our restoration company will document all the damage for you so that you can contact your insurance company and file a claim.

Water damage restoration is done in phases. The first and foremost step is to remove all the water from flooding and also remove water from carpet and other materials in your home. Once the water has been removed, dehumidifiers and other equipment are used, which help to dry out the affected areas. Depending on the amount of water and size of the affected area, the process can take multiple days. Once finished, thermal imaging cameras and moisture meters are used to ensure that every corner of the house is dry. Our water damage restoration also includes drywall removal, carpet cleaning, wood floor repair, air duct cleaning, and mold removal.

Water restoration is completed in two parts. The first part involves mitigation, where the demolition, cleaning, and drying of the structure are included. This process takes 3-4 days. Then the second part includes repairs, which further takes a few days and up to weeks, depending on the extent of the damage and the time required to access the damaged materials like the carpets, cabinets, and flooring materials. Our project manager will work closely with you and your insurance company to create a full timeline of all the damages and ensure that your home is back to normal at its earliest.

IICRC, or the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification, provides a full set of standards for fixing water damage. According to IICRC S500, water damage repair should be carried out by experienced and well-trained technicians that promptly and professionally fix water damage issues from a house in accordance with the IICRC standards.

Water damage cleanup cost depends a lot on the size of your property or the flooded area. It also depends on how much time is required to actually finish up the repair. You should check with your insurance policy to make sure that it covers water damage restoration. If it does, you will only be responsible for the deductible. However, be careful as the water can move very quickly can cause a lot of damage to your valuables, and if left untreated by using proper equipment, it would result in a number of other problems like mold growth and even structural damage, which can cost you thousands. But, if water damage repair is done properly, it surely does take several days and hours, but it will save you from those hefty and costly repairs.

Whenever your property is flooded with water, it creates the perfect moist environment for the mold. Mold rapidly grows in moist environments and surfaces that retain water for too long. Moreover, it also loves the humidity, and if the excess moisture is left untreated for long, mold will start to grow in no less than 24-48 hours.