A flood in your home. It can happen when you least expect it! From an inch worth of water that ruins your floors and furniture to losing your home to a flash flood. The next thing you know, the water damage is so severe that you have lost many of your precious belongings. It doesn’t matter if you live in Palm Harbor, Tampa, New Port Richey or anywhere; if you live in Florida, you are at a higher risk of experiencing a flooded home.
We know that when faced with a flood, you will most likely be overcome with intense emotions so here is a step by step guide to help get you through the worst of it if your home ever floods. Water damage restoration must be performed as soon as possible and preferable immediately. Mold damage can occur because mold will begin to grow within 24-48 hours of water damage or flooding occurring. These steps are a guide but we suggest that if you experience a flood, that you call a certified water damage restoration company like 1-800-DRY-ME-OUT.
1) Try to remain calm.
2) Ensure that all children and pets are safe. If anyone is in trouble, call 911 immediately.
3) If possible, try to save any undamaged possessions and valuable documents. A good rule of thumb is to keep valuable documents in a waterproof and fireproof safe either on or off premise.
4) Leave the property and go to a place of safety. Flooded waters can contain contaminants that may make you sick. Read more about the three categories of water here.
5) Water extraction and restoration must take place as soon as possible! Mold colonies will form with 48 hours if water damage is not taken care of properly. Call a certified expert water damage restoration company like Advanced Restoration, Inc. immediately. 1-800-DRY-ME-OUT. We are available 24 hours seven days a week.
6) If there is a significant amount of flooding, contact your power company to disconnect the service until further notification.
7) Contact your insurance agent. Talk to your agent about whether or not you need to take any photos of the damage.
8) Relax knowing that your restoration company is trained in restoring your property to better than new conditions. Even though you may have lost some personal items through this emergency, rest assured knowing that you will be able to return home quickly and safely to create new memories.
If you have any questions on flooded homes, mold remediation or water mitigation, please contact 1-800-DRY-ME-OUT at 1-800-379-6368.
At 1-800-DRY-ME-OUT, we pride ourselves on restoring your home quickly, efficiently and always to better than new condition.
1-800-DRY-ME-OUT is a full service water damage restoration company that provides emergency water removal, water mitigation, carpet drying, mold remediation, fire damage, sinkhole and sewer cleanup services. 1-800-DRY-ME-OUT is located in Port Richey, Florida, and proudly services the West Gulf Coast of Florida. For more information, please visit http://www.drymeout.com
Showing posts with label water damage restoration. Show all posts
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Monday, October 17, 2011
Monday, August 1, 2011
Call A Water Mitigation Company Immediately
One of our most recent water damage restoration jobs is a classic example of something we come across so often in the restoration industry: water damage that leads to a severe black mold problem. And this mold problem could have been completely avoided had the clients called us for water mitigation and dry out services.
The clients, Jill and Mike, had recently sold their home and are in the process of building a new home. In the interim, they found a home to rent. Upon moving in, they placed a lot of their boxes in the basement for storage. Once moved in, Jill and Mike didn’t have any need to venture back into the basement. About two months later, and coincidentally after a lot of heavy rain storms, Jill needed to get something from one of the boxes in the basement. Upon heading into the basement, she was horrified at what she saw!
“There was over an inch of water covering the entire basement floor,” Jill told us, “I was completely mortified.”
All of their boxes were sitting in over an inch of standing water. The worst part was that neither Jill nor Mike knew for exactly how long.
“We had been experiencing a few weeks of serious rain so I am not exactly sure when the basement flood would have occurred,” Mike explained.
Jill and Mike proceeded to take the boxes out of the water and move them to one area of the basement that wasn’t affected by the flood damage. Regarding the remaining water, they left it because they assumed it would seep back into the ground.
“The basement floor is just a concrete slab so we though it would be okay to just let it figure its way out,” Jill told us.
“Interestingly enough, we found a hole dug out for a sump pump. The cap was on it but there was no sump pump. This obviously alerted us to the fact that the landlord/home owner of our rental property must have known there would be flood and water issues in the basement. But why were we not told of it and why was there no sump pump?” Mike explained.
Read the rest of: Basement Flood Damage
The clients, Jill and Mike, had recently sold their home and are in the process of building a new home. In the interim, they found a home to rent. Upon moving in, they placed a lot of their boxes in the basement for storage. Once moved in, Jill and Mike didn’t have any need to venture back into the basement. About two months later, and coincidentally after a lot of heavy rain storms, Jill needed to get something from one of the boxes in the basement. Upon heading into the basement, she was horrified at what she saw!
“There was over an inch of water covering the entire basement floor,” Jill told us, “I was completely mortified.”
All of their boxes were sitting in over an inch of standing water. The worst part was that neither Jill nor Mike knew for exactly how long.
“We had been experiencing a few weeks of serious rain so I am not exactly sure when the basement flood would have occurred,” Mike explained.
Jill and Mike proceeded to take the boxes out of the water and move them to one area of the basement that wasn’t affected by the flood damage. Regarding the remaining water, they left it because they assumed it would seep back into the ground.
“The basement floor is just a concrete slab so we though it would be okay to just let it figure its way out,” Jill told us.
“Interestingly enough, we found a hole dug out for a sump pump. The cap was on it but there was no sump pump. This obviously alerted us to the fact that the landlord/home owner of our rental property must have known there would be flood and water issues in the basement. But why were we not told of it and why was there no sump pump?” Mike explained.
Read the rest of: Basement Flood Damage
Monday, March 28, 2011
House Flood Damage – A Guide for Homeowners
After a flood, it's important to restore your home to good order as soon as possible to protect your health and prevent further damage to your house and belongings. Whether you do the work yourself or hire a certified restoration company, this handy checklist will help you organize the clean up.
When it comes to water cleanup, immhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifediate action is important. When it comes to water and flood damage, your home and furnishings are less likely to grow mold if they are dried within 24-48 hours.
If you decide to tackle water damage on by yourself and it becomes too much for you at any point, make sure you have the number of a trusted certified restoration company. Flood damage that is not properly taken care of and dried out and lead to bigger and more expensive problems involving mold.
IN THIS GUIDE:
We will be offering you a step-by-step action plan to remove all water, mud and other debris; dispose of contaminated household goods; rinse away contamination inside the home; remove the rinse water; clean and dry out your house and salvageable possessions.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN:
Put your own safety first. When it comes to house flood, the number one safety concern for homeowners is electrical shock. Avoid shock by wearing rubber boots and keeping extension cords out of the water. Shut the power off to the flooded area at the breaker box. Call your utility company, electrician or restoration company for help if needed.
RECORD THE DAMAGE:
Record details of damage, with photos or video if possible. Contact your insurance agent immediately and register with your municipality—your municipality may have resources you need, such as future financial assistance.
BE PREPARED TO GET RID OF ITEMS:
Be prepared to make difficult decisions about what to keep and what to throw out. Household items that have been contaminated by sewage, or that have been wet for a long time, will have to be bagged, tagged and discarded according to local regulations.
ASSEMBLE EQUIPMENT:
If you are attempting to cleanup water damage by yourself, you will need to gather water cleanup equipment and supplies to include the following:
-gloves, masks (N95 respirators) and other protective gearhttp://www.blogger.com
-pails, mops, squeegees and plastic garbage bags
-unscented detergent
-large containers for wet bedding and clothing,&lines to hang them to dry
-you may also need to rent extension cords, submersible pumps, wet/dry shop vacuums and dehumidifiers or heaters.
FIRST STEPS TO CLEANING UP A HOUSE FLOOD:
Read the rest of House Flood Damage Tampa: A Guide for Homeowners
When it comes to water cleanup, immhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifediate action is important. When it comes to water and flood damage, your home and furnishings are less likely to grow mold if they are dried within 24-48 hours.
If you decide to tackle water damage on by yourself and it becomes too much for you at any point, make sure you have the number of a trusted certified restoration company. Flood damage that is not properly taken care of and dried out and lead to bigger and more expensive problems involving mold.
IN THIS GUIDE:
We will be offering you a step-by-step action plan to remove all water, mud and other debris; dispose of contaminated household goods; rinse away contamination inside the home; remove the rinse water; clean and dry out your house and salvageable possessions.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN:
Put your own safety first. When it comes to house flood, the number one safety concern for homeowners is electrical shock. Avoid shock by wearing rubber boots and keeping extension cords out of the water. Shut the power off to the flooded area at the breaker box. Call your utility company, electrician or restoration company for help if needed.
RECORD THE DAMAGE:
Record details of damage, with photos or video if possible. Contact your insurance agent immediately and register with your municipality—your municipality may have resources you need, such as future financial assistance.
BE PREPARED TO GET RID OF ITEMS:
Be prepared to make difficult decisions about what to keep and what to throw out. Household items that have been contaminated by sewage, or that have been wet for a long time, will have to be bagged, tagged and discarded according to local regulations.
ASSEMBLE EQUIPMENT:
If you are attempting to cleanup water damage by yourself, you will need to gather water cleanup equipment and supplies to include the following:
-gloves, masks (N95 respirators) and other protective gearhttp://www.blogger.com
-pails, mops, squeegees and plastic garbage bags
-unscented detergent
-large containers for wet bedding and clothing,&lines to hang them to dry
-you may also need to rent extension cords, submersible pumps, wet/dry shop vacuums and dehumidifiers or heaters.
FIRST STEPS TO CLEANING UP A HOUSE FLOOD:
Read the rest of House Flood Damage Tampa: A Guide for Homeowners
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