subject: Recovery From San Antonio Water Damage [print this page] There are many different things that might cause San Antonio water damage. Perhaps you have had a broken water line in the walls or your home. It could have been a backed up sewer line that caused the damage. Water damage can be caused by a leaking roof or by the fire department trying to save your home from fire. In any case, you will need to act quickly to prevent the water in your home from creating even more problems.
The first step is to prevent more water from entering the home if possible. If a broken pipe is allowing the water to enter your home, turn off the water main. Opening the cleanout on the of the home may allow backed up sewage to drain on the ground rather than in your home. If there is natural flooding use sandbags to protect your home. If the roof is leaking, place buckets at strategic locations to collect the water. Cover the roof with a large tarp that can is weighted down to deflect the water. Once the source of water is stopped, cleanup can begin.
Any standing water needs to be removed from the home as quickly as possible. If there is only a small amount of water, towels may be used to soak it up. A shop vacuum can be used to pick up standing water. It may be necessary to rent a pump if there is a large amount of water standing on the floor.
Take steps to dry any remaining water by evaporation. Open windows if possible to allow the humidity to escape. Use fans to speed evaporation. If you do not dry the area quickly, mold may begin to grow and compound your problems.
To prevent damage to furniture finishes, furniture should be elevated off wet carpets. Dry boards can be placed under the legs of furniture to allow it to dry. Small pieces of furniture can be removed to a dry area.
If you have raw sewage standing in your home, you should seek professional help. The professional San Antonio water damage professionals will be able to disinfect your home and remove the water quickly. They can take the steps to remove smells and restore your home so that it is once again safe for living.
