Dealing with water damageis among the most stressful, aggravating situations that homeowners could ever be faced with. Especially if the amount of spilled water is significant, a lot of times people just don’t know the first place to start. Fortunately, we do, and we want to help you navigate through this unexpected turn of events. Here are five steps to take after water damage.
Every water damage case is different. What can be said for sure, though, is that the sooner you see the spillage, the better. Water only becomes more destructive the longer it sits, so your first priority is removing any remaining standing water from the area. This could be no more than a large puddle, to water several inches deep. If there’s too much for you to handle on your own, call in professional reinforcements with the right equipment.
Not surprisingly, you need to get the area completely dry – and we mean completely. This means having industrial fans going nonstop, opening up windows if possible, and doing everything you can to ensure there is not a single trace of moisture left. No permanent renovations can be done without this step – be prepared to wait several hours to several days depending on the amount of water.
Sadly, there are going to be items that will be too warped and waterlogged for any amount of drying to fix. Books, pieces of art, or other paper-based items often need to be either thrown away or professionally restored, depending on their physical and sentimental value to the homeowner. Once again, depending on how much water there was and how long it sat, you may need to dispose of some items in order to prevent the next result of water damage: mold.
After making it through a water ordeal, a massive mold infestationis the last thing you need to be dealing with. Your patience has been tested too much already – your health does not need to be stressed as well. Prolonged exposure to mold over time can wreak havoc on health, especially if you suffer from a respiratory condition like asthma. Have several dehumidifiers going continuously to stifle any chances of mold forming.
After the area has been dried, dehumidified, and restored, wait a few weeks or so and schedule a mold inspection for your home. After you have been through the wringer, there’s no such thing as being too safe. You must confirm that you need not be concerned about mold. If mold exists, even hidden mold, we will find it.
When it comes to water damage restoration and mold inspection, your local, trusted experts at Restoration 1 of Morris County are the best people for the job. Call us todayat 973-810-4145. We serve the counties of Morris, Passaic, and Sussex.
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