Flood Restoration Vancouver - Simple steps to minimize your loss

Flood Restoration Vancouver - Simple steps to minimize your loss

Imagine this scenarioIts heading into rainy season in the Greater Vancouver area, and youve just had a flood in your house, whether it be from a roof leak or a kitchen sink overflow or water overflow down into the basement. Below are three important things you should think of doing first to address basement water damage, or any flood damage in your home.

1. The first thing you should do when you have flood damage, if you can still access your home, is to turn off the main water supply. The last thing you want is more water damage than youve already got. Also, turn off the main electrical panel so you dont get electrocuted.

2. Extract the flood water from your home. You can do this with a bucket and towels, but to finish the job, you really need a water vacuum (wet-vac). If the water is dirty, there is a risk that it is contaminated with bacteria that can cause illness, so you should wear gloves, boots and a mask for your safety. If you want to take on flood restoration yourself, please be careful.

3. Remove all your things including furniture, clothing, books, and artwork and place them in a dry place. If you want to salvage any of your things and prevent secondary damage from moisture in the air, you have to do this as soon as you can.

4. Before any water damage repairs can be conducted, you have to first clear the area of all furniture. Lift or remove all carpets and underlay, and cut away the wet portion of the drywall. Then set up a dehumidifier and fans to dry the place out. This can take a few days to ensure total dryness. If your home is not completely dry before restoring it, you will end up with mold, which will require remediation again at a later date.

Water damage restoration can be a lengthy and difficult task unless you know exactly what to do and have all the right equipment for it. It is highly recommended to hire a professional to handle it if you can afford to. If you have insurance coverage, then it will only cost you your deductible and you will have less stress and a quicker repair. It will also be unlikely that you will have more problems down the road because a good restoration company will ensure your home is completely dry and repaired properly the first time.

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