Frequently Asked Questions
About Property Restoration
Replace missing shingles, clean gutters, inspect vents, valleys, chimneys, pipes, skylights, etc. You should also check your attic ceiling and remove ice buildup during heavy snow.
Remove wet moist or damp items, wipe up spills, fix any plumbing leaks, control the humidity in your home, reinforce the sealant, when cleaning your floors make sure you dry the floors completely.
It's impossible to make your home flood proof, but you can take several measures to prevent flood damage.
If the damage is more than half the market value of the house, you may not be able to salvage it. Your insurance company will decide how to proceed, depending on the extent of the damage.
Sudden broken pipe, appliance malfunction (dishwasher, water, heaters, washing machines, etc.). Depending on your policy, the coverage may include structure only with a separate limit for contents; structure and contents up to policy limit; and structure only, no coverage for contents.
[VIDEO] First, contact a water-damage restoration company, such as PuroClean, as soon as possible. Don’t wait, as water can cause mold and irremediable damage to the wood, walls, and carpet in your home. Then, contact your insurance company to start the claim process. If safe, shut off the utilities in your home to avoid further damage. Don’t enter your home if it has suffered structural damage. Don’t walk through floodwater if electricity hasn’t been turned off, and avoid contaminants.
When water contacts drywall, it sags and disintegrates. You will see paint bubbles and peeling as the water wicks up the drywall. If water dwells in your property for any length of time, wood structures begins to swell. The glue holding your particle board kitchen and bathroom cabinets dissolves, causing them to crumble. Third, water-soaked carpets “delaminate.” Delamination is the term for carpet that pulls away from its backing. Once this happens, the carpet is permanently ruined. Fourth, water damage can short-out electrical systems. This can cause fire and shock hazards and damage to electronic equipment.
If the property damage doesn’t require a lot of reconstruction, you can stay in your home or office.
Once the water is extracted and we begin the drying process, we need to monitor and control the moisture and humidity levels in the home. By doing this, we can prevent the growth of toxic mold. In addition, insurance companies require daily monitoring reports to justify your claim for damages.
We set up the equipment we use during the drying process so it will remove as much moisture from the affected space as possible. Our equipment creates an atmosphere that’s as dry as possible. This is just temporary. Once the drying process is complete, and we remove the equipment, the air condition will return to normal.
Replace missing shingles, clean gutters, inspect vents, valleys, chimneys, pipes, skylights, etc. You should also check your attic ceiling and remove ice buildup during heavy snow.
Remove wet moist or damp items, wipe up spills, fix any plumbing leaks, control the humidity in your home, reinforce the sealant, when cleaning your floors make sure you dry the floors completely.
It's impossible to make your home flood proof, but you can take several measures to prevent flood damage.
If the damage is more than half the market value of the house, you may not be able to salvage it. Your insurance company will decide how to proceed, depending on the extent of the damage.
Sudden broken pipe, appliance malfunction (dishwasher, water, heaters, washing machines, etc.). Depending on your policy, the coverage may include structure only with a separate limit for contents; structure and contents up to policy limit; and structure only, no coverage for contents.
[VIDEO] First, contact a water-damage restoration company, such as PuroClean, as soon as possible. Don’t wait, as water can cause mold and irremediable damage to the wood, walls, and carpet in your home. Then, contact your insurance company to start the claim process. If safe, shut off the utilities in your home to avoid further damage. Don’t enter your home if it has suffered structural damage. Don’t walk through floodwater if electricity hasn’t been turned off, and avoid contaminants.
When water contacts drywall, it sags and disintegrates. You will see paint bubbles and peeling as the water wicks up the drywall. If water dwells in your property for any length of time, wood structures begins to swell. The glue holding your particle board kitchen and bathroom cabinets dissolves, causing them to crumble. Third, water-soaked carpets “delaminate.” Delamination is the term for carpet that pulls away from its backing. Once this happens, the carpet is permanently ruined. Fourth, water damage can short-out electrical systems. This can cause fire and shock hazards and damage to electronic equipment.
If the property damage doesn’t require a lot of reconstruction, you can stay in your home or office.
Once the water is extracted and we begin the drying process, we need to monitor and control the moisture and humidity levels in the home. By doing this, we can prevent the growth of toxic mold. In addition, insurance companies require daily monitoring reports to justify your claim for damages.
We set up the equipment we use during the drying process so it will remove as much moisture from the affected space as possible. Our equipment creates an atmosphere that’s as dry as possible. This is just temporary. Once the drying process is complete, and we remove the equipment, the air condition will return to normal.
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