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That puddle of water on the floor of your basement seems harmless enough; the size of a pizza, and just sits there beside your washing machine. A few days have gone by and it's still there, but not getting any larger. You let it sit and eventually forget about it. That is, until your wife complains about an odor coming from the basement. As you go downstairs to investigate, the odor that your wife keeps complaining about suddenly stings your nose and you see that there's a discoloration in an area of the wall. You suddenly realize that this must be water damage; if left without water damage repair being done by water damage San Jose experts, you fear that more problems may result.
Water, in itself, may seem harmless enough, but, if you let it sit, you may cause damage to your home and pose health hazards to your family. Water can seep into the walls of your home and rot the wood from the inside out. It can cause the growth of toxic mold, which likes to grow in cold and damp places with water. It can rust the metal components of your home's structure. It can do a lot of things, and if left untreated with no water damage repair done, water damage San Jose professionals warn that any and all of the mentioned hazards can befall your home and family members.
The steps towards water damage repair are simple and can be done by any water damage San Jose expert. The affected area is first assessed, and all water is then removed using specialized equipment. Then, the area is dried for an adequate period of time. After drying, the area is again inspected and evaluated for any remaining water. After this, the area is disinfected and deodorized, most especially if the water that seeped into the area is dirty, for instance sewer water. Finally, after the area has been judged clean and sanitized, restoration work can finally begin.
