A small leak in a home appliance, pipe, or water leak may seem simple to repair, but the long-term damage from the water can be expensive and hazardous to your home. If you have recently discovered that water has been leaking into your home for a long period of time, and there is significant water damage as a result, it's time to call the experts. A water damage restoration team is the best option for this type of emergency.
Water Extraction and Dehumidification Options
After the leak has been stopped, a water restoration company needs to see how far the water damage has spread. There could be water or moisture in the drywall, flooring, insulation, vents from HVAC, and more.
The water restoration company takes the water out of these areas and works to make sure that the materials are dried out properly. Commercial equipment is usually need for this to be done properly.
Mold and Mildew Concerns
It may be difficult to determine how long water has been a problem in the space. Mold and mildew may not just be a concern right where the leak happened and around that area, but also in other areas of the home.
Companies that offer water damage restoration services will treat the mold where it is visible, and can work to treat mold that is around your home, from the carpeting or insulation to the HVAC appliances. They have to examine many areas to see how far the mold has spread and to treat it efficiently. This is a health hazard for the home, so you want it repaired right away.
Rotting and Deteriorating
The materials of the home may not just be waterlogged and contaminated with mold, but they may also be rotting and deteriorating. These areas need to be targeted and possibly removed or replaced. The restoration experts can help to remove the affected materials, and then you can have these materials replaced or repaired as well.
If you just found a water leak in an appliance or around a pipe, the appliance repair or plumbing professionals aren't the only professionals that you need to get to come to the property. You also want to make sure that you are working on getting the water removed as quickly as you can, and that you are treating the areas that are needed for the safety and health of the home -- and everyone in it.
Share15 January 2019
My entire life, I had always been terrified of tornadoes. While my husband would sometimes go outside and look at the strange hue of the sky, I'd find myself and my daughter huddled in the downstairs basement with our dog. Fortunately, my husband had enough sense to come downstairs with us during the tornado that took most of our house. My family almost lost everything. This was more than just a home. We had built it ourselves and poured our hearts and souls into it. I was determined to have our home restored to an exact replica of the original that we lost. I learned everything I could about damage contractors while trying to restore my home and I've developed a love for this topic that has inspired me to maintain a blog about it.
