Rely On SERVPRO's Equipment & Expert Drying Techniques

3/27/2023 (Permalink)

This is no time for a bucket and a mop. Call in the professionals!

Water damage to property caused by natural disasters or home accidents can be effectively managed with the help of proper equipment and professionals.

Water damages include all physical damages that occur when water comes into contact with easily destroyed materials. Examples include steel rusting, wood rotting, short-circuiting of electrical devices, and soaking wood boards. This process can be gradual, like damage caused by a hole in a kitchen pipe or roof or immediate damage caused by flooding in your area.

Water can cause severe damage to property, like walls, doors, insulators, radiators, wood beams and boards, windows, ceramic tiles, building materials, documents, and electrical circuits.

How to Handle Water Damages

Water damage is frequently overlooked, which gives water more time to destroy. However, by hiring the experts at SERVPRO of South and Northwest Grand Rapids, you can reduce the likelihood that water will ruin your property.

If you want to avoid water damage, the first step should be to obtain insurance to cover unforeseeable events. Most insurance companies include this offer in general property insurance, but you must double-check to be sure. It is important to inquire about the type and extent of damage covered by the policy.

If you are already a victim of water damage, contact your insurance company and inform them of your situation. Give them a thorough explanation of the situation so they can work on assisting you.

After that, you can start dealing with the damages by following the steps outlined below:

Identify the Source of the Problem

This applies to damage caused by building leaks. Find the source of the water and try to stop it from leaking. Turn off the main water source to control water flow to the affected site.

Assess the Level of Damage to Your Property

Any material that has sustained significant water damage should be discarded because it will encourage mold growth.

Turn Off the Electricity

The last thing you want is to be electrocuted as a result of a water leak. So, turn off your power at the main switch.

Protect Yourself

You have no idea what's in the water and if there's any power nearby. Wear protective clothing, preferably ones made of rubber.

Salvage What You Can

Begin relocating your valuables to secure areas of your home. If the water results from flooding, remove all important papers, furniture, electrical appliances, jewelry, and other valuables from your home.

Enlist the Help of a Professional

Your best efforts to completely dry your home and property may not be sufficient as you may lack the necessary tools to remove humidity and moisture completely. Your home will become unfit for a living if appropriate water damage restoration steps are not taken. This is because it will harbor mold, cracks, and water stains from untreated water damage.

Don't Drain Stagnant Water By Yourself

If there is any standing water, use SERVPRO's expertise. Draining it yourself without proper equipment can be dangerous to your health. This isn't a good use of your bucket or mop. We have the tools necessary for every job. 

SERVPRO is here to help restore your home. Contact us at (616) 662-9700. We're confident that our team is made up of the best experts in the business and that we will be able to get your property back in working order quickly while still protecting it from future damage.