Water: One of the Most Common Sources of Property Damage

2/29/2020 (Permalink)

Broken water pipe, busted hot water heater, leaking dishwasher, broken ice maker line, washing machine over flowing, torrential rain, flooding, or sewage backup, they all likely lead to the same result: Water Damage. Water Damage can wreak havoc on your home if proper water removal and drying doesn't become a priority after it's discovered. While you likely already know the importance of proper water mitigation following a water loss, there’s still a lot that may surprise you about water damage situations. With that in mind, here are some essentials you should know about water damage remediation: 

1. The more polluted the water, the worse your situation. The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) classifies water into three categories in its S500 Standard: Category 1, Category 2 and Category 3. Category 1 is generally sanitary water, Category 2 is significantly contaminated water, and Category 3 is grossly contaminated water. The category of water on any loss will dictate how it's restored as well as how much can be salvaged.
2. Mold can begin to grow within 48 to 72 hours. All it needs to thrive is spores, a food source (i.e. wood, drywall, etc.), the right temperature (i.e. high humidity) and moisture.
3. Fast action is crucial.Whether you're experiencing residential water damage or commercial water damage, to begin processing an insurance claim, your agent needs to know about a water damage situation immediately. The agent needs to know what happened, how it happened, the source of the water, etc. The longer you wait, the worse the situation gets.

Emergency Water Damage Restoration Services 

It’s also worth emphasizing how important quick response time is, and that's where SERVPRO of Mandarin can help you in your time of need. SERVPRO of Mandarin will arrive on scene within 1 hour of receiving your call and get to work. Our IICRC certified technicians first inspect the property for safety concerns, develop a structural drying plan, extract all water, set up the appropriate equipment to dry the affected area, etc. Our highly-trained technicians use industry proven water mitigation and drying techniques to efficiently remove moisture from deep within the floor, walls and even the hardest-to-reach areas of the home. It's this fast response time, proven water damage mitigation techniques and cutting edge equipment that help result in lower repair costs and/or limited contents damage.

For more information about water damage restoration contact us at 904-636-0044 or visit our Facebook page for more tips and information.