What is Water Damage Remediation?

7/10/2018 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Mandarin Responds to Water Damage at a Home in Julington Creek.

Water Damage Remediation is the term used to refer to the process of repairing and restoring a home or business after an event that resulted in water damage, such as a leak, flood, or fire. Numerous aspects of your home or business can be impacted by water damage, and it's critical that you act fast if you want to prevent further structural damage. Secondary water damage can be extensive, and may even present a threat to the health of you and your family. In order to prevent this, it's recommended to hire a water damage remediation service so these professionals can get to work on restoring you home as soon as possible.

Water Damage Remediation Dries Your Home or Business

Following a flood or fire, thoroughly drying out your home or business is the most critical part of the water damage remediation process. Additional damage can occur as a result of secondary water damage. This can include the growth of mold and mildew, and the development of spores, which can be a serious threat to your health. It can also cause wood to warp and rot, creating a safety hazard, and moist or wet wood also encourages termites. The most effective way to protect against this is to ensure that your home or business is dried as thoroughly and quickly as possible. This can be done using dehumidifiers, water extraction and air movers. Air movers support evaporation through constant airflow, dehumidifiers pull moisture from the air and extraction can be used to get rid of puddles and excess water.

Hire a Water Damage Remediation Professional

Getting your home or business dry is just one small element of the total water damage remediation process. By hiring a water damage remediation service, you will have several contractors working on various aspects of your home or business at once to help speed up the restoration process and get you back into your home or business sooner. If you neglect this essential step, mold, mildew and other hazardous substances can develop in the areas that you never see, such as inside walls and ceilings, beneath carpet, behind baseboards and inside of crawlspaces.

Be Sure Your Insurance Policy Covers Water Damage Remediation

In many cases, Insurance Companies will pay for any water damage remediation or other repair work you need. However, this can depend strongly on where you live, which Insurance carrier you purchased your policy from, and the exact terms and conditions of your policy. To find out whether your Insurance policy covers all or part of the cost of cleanup after water damage, you should contact your provider.

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