When water damage occurs, it is often shocking and surprising to people just what can be damaged. The extent of damage depends on the type of water intrusion that occurs as well as how long it takes for the water to be removed and for the area to be dried. With that being said, it is true that there are times when a water intrusion can occur when no one is home in Maize, Kansas or during an emergency, but the first action remains the same.
ACT QUICKLY
The first thing to do is act quickly. Again, quickly may be incumbent on the circumstances, but act as quickly as possible. The quicker the water intrusion clean up begins, the less likely that other issues have time to develop. Other issues that can occur would include further damage to the structure of the home in Maize, Kansas and the belongings in it. Also, there is the potential for mold contamination after 24-48 hours when moisture continues to linger.
MAINSTAYS OF WATER DAMAGE RESTORATION
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Extraction
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Remediation
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Drying
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Reconstruction
These are the four basic steps of water damage restoration–all important in their own right and ever important when considering your home in Maize, Kansas. If one step is skipped, it could mean that sooner rather than later, issues could develop, such as mold contamination or decreased indoor air quality.
TO DO IT YOURSELF – OR CALL A PROFESSIONAL
This is a question you yourself will have to ultimately answer, but there are a few things we can mention that will help you figure out what’s best for you.
When it comes to all the four stages of water damage restoration mentioned above, there are tools and equipment that will make the process safer, quicker, and more efficient. Being able to determine if carpet or drywall is dry requires more than just touch; it requires moisture readings provided by specialized equipment, as well as the knowledge of how to handle specific sets of circumstances when it comes to water loss. (For example–drywall, carpet, and concrete getting wet are very different circumstances! And an overflowing faucet is MUCH different than a backed-up sewer.)
There are times when people have been able to handle certain aspects of water damage in Maize, Kansas, and other times when a professional was called at a certain point to do the rest. And there are times when a professional is called immediately. It truly depends on the circumstances of each scenario.
A professional will have the knowledge, tools, and equipment to help at any stage in the process. If you have recently had a situation which resulted in water damage and are looking to get some help, please give us a call at FreshCo. We are ready to jump in and help!
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