The
absolute last thing any homeowner wants to see is water where it isn’t supposed
to be. Water damage
is
one of the most dreaded home issues, and for good reason. Water damage spreads
fast and can cause mold and other airborne irritants. And while you may be
thinking, “Water absorbs. I can save a few bucks and handle water damage on my
own, right?” You would be sorely mistaken.
There's a slew of reasons—the
health of your family, being the most important—you need the pros to handle
water damage restoration. Here are just a few.
Why a
Professional Water Damage Restoration Company Should Be Your First Call
Don’t wait to call in the professionals. Water
damage is no joke. Here’s why.
Structural
Issues:
Water damage from a burst pipe, a leaky roof
or a flooded basement can cause seen and unseen structural issues. Serious
problems happen if the drying process is not handled in the correct manner.
Wood rot in walls, roofing or floors, for example, can put your family in
danger. Affected areas, which many not be in plain sight, need to be dried
properly or replaced with new, structurally sound materials.
Mold
and Other Airborne Irritants:
To stop the spread of
harmful irritants, professionals recommend the installation of plastic or other
airflow seals to segregate airflow. This ensures dangerous particles do not
enter other areas of the home or, worse, enter your duct work and spread
throughout your home. Additionally, professional water damage restoration
companies will have the mildewcides, fungicides and other antimicrobials needed
to kill and stop the spread of water-caused microorganisms.
Sewage:
Unfortunately, sometimes water damage does not mean
clean, clear water came in contact with your home’s structure. Sometimes it is
sewage water, also referred to as black water. If drywall, carpeting, carpet
padding and any other damaged surface is not remediated properly, contaminated
waste can come in contact with other areas of your home or become airborne,
risking the health of your children, your pets and yourself.
Sufficient
Equipment:
Pressure cleaners, antimicrobial,
dehumidifiers and air movers—not to mention construction equipment for
repair—there is a long list of expensive equipment needed for proper
remediation the average homeowner does not have on hand. Humidifiers, for
example, reduce humidity and increase the rate of drying, while air movers
increase the rate of evaporation. Antimicrobial is then applied to stop the
growth of any potential mold. None of these steps should be skipped during the
drying process.
Difficult
Spaces:
Some water damage may reach areas of your home
that are difficult to clean, and certainly more difficult to clean properly.
Crawl spaces, duct work and any other tight or hard-to-reach areas should be
left to the professionals.
Final
Touch Construction and Remodeling will assess, clean, dry and repair the damage
your property has suffered before it can cause long-lasting effects.
Schedule a free estimate today.
