What You Should Know About Water Damage

It is never a pleasant experience to realize you have water damage at your home or business. Unless you have been through it before, you likely do not know what to expect and who to turn to for help and advice. The first step is to learn a few things about water damage so you can ask the important questions as you reach out to water damage specialists in your area. Here are a few things you should know about water damage:

• Water damage or flood damage? There is a distinction between water damage and flood damage. Water damage involves clean water, whereas flood damage is from gray or black water. Plumbing issues, appliance failures, firefighter efforts, and mishaps originating inside your home are the most common causes for water damage. How your insurance claim is handled depends on which type of damage is involved.
• Timely resolution is critical- It is important to resolve water damage as quickly as possible. The longer the water is present, the more damage is occurring, and there is a greater likelihood of mold activating and colonizing, resulting in more remediation costs.
• Insurance claim assistance- It can be very helpful to work with a water damage professional who is willing and able to work with your insurance company.

If you live in the Cornelius or Metrolina, North Carolina area and your home or business has experienced water damage, reach out to us at PuroClean Fire & Water Damage Specialists. We are IICRC certified and have the experience you need to resolve damage caused by water to your property, including both visible and invisible water damage. Call today to learn more.