4 STEPS TO TAKE AFTER A WATER DAMAGE

2/1/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of East Dave/Cooper City tech assessing water damages in Davie home.

Water intrusion in your home is unexpected and can leave East Davie/Cooper City residents feeling bewildered and overwhelmed. Knowing these 4 steps can help to protect your belongings is key to recovery. 

 1. Dry Wet Areas
Before you get to cleaning, dry the area as much as possible. If water lingers too long, you could have a serious mold problem. Standing water can pose a danger to electronics and damage building materials.Contact SERVPRO of East Davie/Cooper City and we'll come out to access your damages, giving you a price for you to see if you're going to use insurance or self-pay. If you are doing cleanup yourself, once you're certain the area is safe, outward-facing fans can help with ventilation without blowing any debris around inside. 2. Use the Right Supplies
Cleaning water damage can involve a lot of materials. You'll potentially be working around mold and cleaning chemicals as well as anything unsanitary brought inside with the water. Disinfectant is crucial; just make sure you're not mixing cleaning supplies.  3. Get Your Trash Can
Some materials that have been damaged by water intrusion can be saved so long as you wash, disinfect and dry them as soon as possible. For other items, it's best to toss them once you've documented the damage for your insurance agent. 4. Ask for SERVPRO'S Help
Flood damage can be immense, and you may not see the extent of the damage until you begin cleaning. This process often requires many specialized materials, and going about it incorrectly could mean you have hidden damage or mold to deal with later on. Depending on your experience and confidence level, you may be better off consulting SERVPRO of East Davie/Cooper City water damage restoration service because we have experience with damage from water leaks.

 Please store our phone numbers in the contacts of your cell phones for those emergency situations when minutes count.954-741-4321 or 954-725-6400