Water Damage Response Tips

8/24/2022 (Permalink)

You are going to panic initially when you realize your home has suffered water damage. Once you give us a call, we can quickly send technicians out to begin remediation on damaged property. Before we arrive, instead of panicking, you can take steps yourself to prevent further water damage. These steps should only be used if the damage is caused by clean water. If you have suffered damage from sewage, toilet, or other contaminated water sources, stay away from the scene as it may have adverse health effects. 

Here are tips for what you can do to prevent further water damage to your home until our trained technicians can make it to you:

• Shut off the water source if it can be done safely.
• Remove any excess water by mopping or using towels.
• Remove and prop up upholstery cushions for drying. Do not put cushion covers in washing machine.
• Place aluminum foil or wood blocks under furniture legs.
• Hang furs and leather goods separately at room temperature.
• Remove colored rugs from wet carpeting.
• Do not use a regular vacuum to try and remove excess water.
• If water damage is in the ceiling, do not turn on lights or overhead fans. Keep out of rooms where the ceiling is beginning to sag from holding water.