Whether a flood, storm damage, or sewage issues, time is critical in a water emergency. Even minor amounts of water can cause major damage to your Palm Springs, CA property. Within minutes, water can start to damage your home’s furniture, flooring, walls, and electronics.
But with the right water damage restoration process from skilled, licensed professionals, further damage can be mitigated and fully mended.
What is Water Damage Restoration?
Water damage restoration is the process of repairing a water-damaged property, restoring the property to its original condition. Water damage restoration begins after a careful and thorough assessment of the damage and proper documentation. The next steps include stopping the immediate flow of water, extracting any excess water, and completely drying out the affected area restoring the area within the proper environmental margins.
However, the type of water damage will significantly affect the restoration process. Especially in the case of storm debris in a flash flood or a sewage main break.
Types of Water Damage
Flood Damage Restoration – A flood can arrive suddenly and forcefully or remain an almost undetectable slow leak that reaches a breaking point in your plumbing. In either case, the damage can mount quickly. From water-logged belongings to structural compromise and mold infiltration, a home flood can cause significant damage if left untreated.
Storm Damage Restoration – Storms are at times unpredictable, terrifying experiences. Fallen trees, compromised roofing, and extensive debris add additional layers to simply addressing water damage in the home. In this case the water damage restoration process also includes securing any structural damage as well as the areas where excess water finds a way to infiltrate.
Sewer Damage Restoration – Whatever the cause, a sewage backup or flow into your home can not only cause significant water damage, but also brings the danger of hazardous toxins and pathogens. With sewage damage restoration, the job includes disinfecting surfaces and removing toxic materials, alongside typical water damage restoration repairs.
What to Do Immediately After Water Damage
While you should never DIY a water restoration project at the risk of inviting a mold infestation down the road, there are a few steps you can take before calling professionals.
Shutting off the water source, if possible, can lessen the impact of a flood. Turning off the circuit breaker for rooms where plugs or surge protectors are submersed in water is also a good rule of thumb. Removing irreplaceable heirlooms or family photos from the affected area can also help avoid loss or damage.
In general, it’s a good idea to contact a professional as soon as possible so they can begin removing water and thoroughly drying your space, subfloors etc.
The Flood Response Water Damage Restoration Process
In emergency water situations, the water needs to be removed from your home as quickly as possible to mitigate as much long-term damage as possible. Flood Response Restoration Services has a five-step water extraction and structural drying plan to contain the water and stop the spread of water damage. Our team will:
- Extract the water: We use a variety of water extraction tools to pump standing water out of your home, as well as porous or absorbent materials like carpet, drywall, and the subfloor.
- Detect any moisture: Throughout the process, our team will inspect your home for moisture, find intrusion points, detect hidden pools of water inside the walls or behind fixtures, and refine our structural drying goals.
- Dry the structure: Pumps can’t remove every trace of moisture, so our team of expert technicians will use containment and air circulation tools and high powered
HEPA filtration equipment to start drying affected studs, furniture, and flooring. - Dehumidify the air: Floods make the air humid, especially in enclosed rooms. We will remove any excess moisture from the air, preventing the chance for mold to take hold.
- Monitor the situation: Our team will create a plan to restore your home to safe moisture levels within 72-96 hours, in most circumstances, and continue monitoring progress to ensure the job is done right.
Make Your First Response, Flood Response Whenever Disaster Strikes.
 Home disasters can be scary and overwhelming, but you don’t need to face the unknown alone. From the aftermath of a storm to plumbing disasters that get out of control, our water damage restoration experts are here to address the issue and return your home to its previous condition.
At Flood Response Restoration Services, our IICRC-trained and certified technicians, experienced licensed general contractors, and property restoration experts will arrive quickly to begin emergency water extraction, mold removal, and any reconstruction services needed.
For over 20 years, we’ve helped families and business owners in the Coachella Valley area take the right steps to restore their properties and rebuild their lives in the face of disaster. Are you looking for a reliable, full-service disaster recovery service in the Coachella Valley or the surrounding area? Contact Flood Response today!
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