subject: How To Handle Water Damage Restoration! [print this page] When you're faced with water damage in your house it can be overwhelming, but it is important to act quickly to prevent even more damage. Whether your damage was caused by a storm, broken pipes or any other disaster, not acting quickly can have serious consequences. If you've had fire and water damage, the problems are compounded.
If you've had a mild intrusion of water, it may be possible for you to dry it out yourself, but for more serious damage, you should call a water damage service that is qualified to deal with the problem. Don't let the situation reach the point that some of your structure has to be demolished and replaced. Hiring a professional water damage company can save you time and money in the long run.
When you have a wet carpet or flooded carpet a professional water damage service will have the equipment necessary to do the water extraction and water drying that is needed. One of the most important tools a professional can provide is an industrial vacuum to remove the moisture. Compared to a wet/dry vac these are truck mounted and can pull a tremendous amount of water from your house or business.
A professional water damage service will ensure that moisture is removed quickly thereby reducing mold problems. It is possible for mold to start growing in 24-48 hours after water damage exposure.
The hazards of mold growth cannot be over stressed. It's possible that mold can grow where you aren't able to see it, but it can still cause an unhealthy environment to live in. Respiratory problems result from breathing mold spores so mold must be removed.
A professional water damage company will have the ability to do mold detection as part of their service to prevent mold allergies or other mold related health issues. Cleaning mold from your house or business is as important as water damage restoration because of the health issues.
If you have a strange smell after a heavy storm or leaky faucet or pipe for example, this may be a tell tale sign that it's time to call a mold inspector. Household mold can be insidious and difficult to detect on your own.
When it comes to water damage clean up, make sure you hire a company that is certified and qualified to do the job of water damage restoration and mold detection and remediation. They should be IICRC certified and have good references for you to call.
