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Top Benefits Of Hiring A Water Damage Company
By 911 Water Damage Experts

Most of us don’t think about water damage until we see mould in the house, a leak, or water stains in the ceiling.  Repairing water damage is costly and you should always bring in a water damage specialist no matter how significant the damage is. 

It doesn’t take much more than some untreated mould to lead to bigger problems. Several factors come into play and there are no specific guidelines based on the number of gallons or square feet affected.  

Below we highlight the top reasons why you’re better off hiring a water damage company to fix your problem rather than opting to do it yourself.

Let’s get right into it.

What Is Considered Water Damage?

Various building materials act like sponges, soaking up enough water in minutes that take weeks to dry out. 

And harmful levels of moisture can reach all the way to the innermost structure of the building, including moving upwards by wicking. You’ll find damage in just a day or two and it can continue for weeks and weeks.

Physical destruction occurs because most porous materials swell as they absorb moisture. 

Wood warps, buckles, cups, and splits. For example, your sheetrock and gypsum board sag and crumble. 

Also, mould growth can get out of control in as little as 24 hours at indoor temperatures (60-70 Degrees Fahrenheit). This gives rise to odours, rotting wood, and other decay, and potentially additional health hazards.

Bacteria thrives in these conditions. 

Since dampness penetrates into places you can’t see and can remain long after surfaces feel dry, all that can be going on without any obvious signs.

Top Benefits When Calling In Restoration Professionals

Inspection and remediation are surprisingly technical. 

Doing things right requires a contractor specializing in water damage restoration, not ordinary cleaners, repairmen, or construction crews. Many people prefer independently owned and operated companies, but the most important factor is highly trained certified technicians.

At the very least, professional water damage restoration services are basically an insurance to ensure everything  is running properly. 

Additionally,  it can save you tens of thousands of dollars in repair costs. Below are top-10 reasons that will help you avoid long term damage. 

#1: Getting Your Life Back To Normal 

By acting quickly, working efficiently, and mitigating against further destruction professional water damage specialists get you back into your regular daily routine as quickly as possible.

Without them, you’re likely to need more extensive repairs within a few days, or still be discovering new problems weeks later. It’s quicker and a lot less disruptive to dry a hardwood floor than to replace it!

#2: Your Peace Of Mind

It doesn’t take standing water to cause extensive destruction. An expert knows exactly what to look for, how to find hidden problems, and how to assess the extent of the damage. They’ll evaluate your specific situation so you’ll know exactly what is and isn’t needed.

#3: You’ll Have Zero Work

Pulling up carpet, removing baseboards, cleaning, disinfecting, and so on are a lot of work. Busy families and professionals don’t often have the time to handle repairs themselves. Any delay or mistake can cause big consequences. 

#4: Specialized Equipment

The key to water damage restoration is rapid drying all the way down to the core of the building. 

And that takes high-capacity pumps, water extraction vacuums way more powerful than shop wet vacs or carpet cleaners, high-performance dehumidifiers, high-volume blowers, HEPA vacuums and air filters, and special deodorizing equipment. 

Inspections need sensitive leak detection and location instruments as well as meters that can detect moisture well past visible surfaces.

#5: Training, Skill & Experience

For the best outcome, you need an expert inspection, highly-skilled services, and a staff experienced in working with insurance companies on water claims. 

There are countless details in drying, cleaning, and restoration such as when to remove baseboards, when and how to check for damp insulation, and how to use measurements to keep the drying process proceeding as rapidly as possible.  

This takes a team of technicians certified in various specialties including bacterial and mould removal and microbial remediation. 

Additionally, keeping insurance claims proceeding smoothly requires a thorough understanding of loss documentation for proof of damage in claims filing.

#6: Expert Repairs

A lot of people can replace a section of drywall, and some companies will be happy to replace flooring. 

That requires a detailed understanding of how dampness migrates and how it affects each and every type of construction material.

#7:  Reduces Damage And Costs

Prevention is almost always less expensive than a cure.  Immediate water restoration performed by specialists mitigates against further deterioration.  It’s often possible to avoid replacing carpet or even soaked hardwood flooring.  

Neglect can lead to major structural damage and the cost of recovery can be crippling if it isn’t covered by insurance.

Minimizing damage is time critical.  Even deep-down excess moisture must be eliminated as fast as possible so there’s no room for delays or mistakes.  As little as 24 hours can make a difference for carpet, wood floors, and mould growth; 48 hours for drywall and textiles

#8: Your Insurance May Require It

Insurance companies don’t pay for repairing the damage that could have been prevented.

Policies stipulate that certain restoration measures must be performed within certain time limits, and the cost of taking those measures is often covered. 

When those requirements are met anything that does develop should also be covered.  Unless you are familiar with each and every detail it’s easy to miss something that results in part of a claim being denied.

#9:  Health Risks

Even if you know to shut off the electricity before entering a flooded area there can still be safety hazards from debris and structural damage. 

And even minor incidents have or will soon have health hazards.  Water from clean sources soon becomes contaminated. 

Water from dishwashers, clothes washers, and the like start out with bacteria and nutrients. Ground flooding and sewage is infected with bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

Mould and floodwater have to be treated with extreme caution and absolutely thorough sanitization.  That means using fungicides and bactericides not available to the general public plus the knowledge to treat areas most people wouldn’t even think of.

10#: Rescues More Possessions

In addition to minimizing building damage, water damage specialists can save more of the building’s contents. 

Besides valuable items such as furniture, appliances, and electronics, their expertise and special equipment can rescue priceless items such as family heirlooms, personal treasures, and business records that would otherwise be lost.

If you have any questions about water damage restoration, feel free to call us at 1-833WE-DRY-IT anytime 24/7/365 all the time. We’re there when you need us!

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