Importance Of Water and Sewer Damage Restoration
WHAT IS WATER MITIGATION?
Water mitigation is the process of reducing or preventing the amount of water damage that happens after a flood or due to a leaking roof, or as a result of any number of water-related problems. By taking fast action, you can prevent additional damage and cost, with our help.
WHAT IS THE SOURCE OF WATER DAMAGE?
Water damage happens for a variety of reasons, including:
- Improper Yard Drainage
- Roof Leaks
- Plumbing Leaks
- Burst or broken pipes
- A stopped up toilet
- Moisture behind walls
- Foundation cracks
Whatever the cause, fast mitigation is key to restoration, and this is where SL Restoration can spring into action.
We arrives onsite quickly, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. With our rapid response teams, your floors, walls and personal property can often be restored.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU’VE BEEN AFFECTED
- Act Fast and call for professional help! Water and bacteria-growth damages can begin within a matter of hours.
- Remove as much water as possible by mopping and blotting with towels, or if you have a wet dry vacuum. Beware of electrical hazards when using the vacuum.
- Remove wet area rugs or other floor coverings not permanently attached.
- Do not attempt to start removing wall-to-wall carpet without a professional.
- Lift draperies from the floor, loop through a coat hanger and hang them on a drapery rod.
- Wipe furniture, prop up wet cushions to dry and place aluminum foil under furniture legs.
- Move photos, paintings and art objects to a safe, dry location.
- Pack books tightly on shelves until a restoration pro can begin specialized drying.
- Open drawers, closets and cabinets to enhance drying.
From leaking roofs to burst pipes and flooding, water damage is one of the most common and potentially destructive problems you can face as a homeowner. If not taken care of quickly, excess water in your home can promote serious problems such as, electrical hazards, hazardous mold growth, structural damages, and damage to expensive furnishings. When the worst happens, call the experts at SL Restoration. With one call, we’re at your side, providing expert guidance on what to do, with the experience to fix the problem, fast.