Tips For Dealing With Water Damage And Mold After A Home Flood

6/25/2021 (Permalink)

When water damage strikes your home or business, the steps you take, and the speed in which you take them becomes crucial to getting you back to normal in as little time as possible. At SERVPRO, we deal with water damage each and every day, and because of that have the processes down to a science!

What to do when your home floods

• Understand your home's location.

If a flood is coming through the basement or ceiling of your home, you will need to immediately shut off the main water supply to prevent the damage from spreading. Check the valve in your basement or next to your washing machine.

• Identify the source of water.

All types of water can affect your home. Your basement, ground-level water heater, or fire hose (if you have one) could be the source of the water. Shut off the supply in order to stop the water damage.

• Call the professionals.

If you can't shut off the water yourself, you should call a professional licensed water damage cleanup company to help get your home dried out and cleaned, without exposing your home to more flood damage.

Conclusion

When water damage hits your home or business, it can take a devastating toll on the environment. That's why keeping a few tips in mind can help you stay the course. Clean up is easier than you might expect, and with some careful thought and effort, you can stay one step ahead of the disaster.