What to Do When Your Home Has Been Flooded
Imagine the shock and sadness of coming home from work or a relaxing vacation to a gigantic puddle where your home once stood. What would you do? Your mind would probably race with all of the things you love that are now damaged. Your mind would then probably wonder, “How could this happen?” and “Now what am I supposed to do?”
Luckily, there are experts to handle your situation and worse. And they are closer than you think! Most of us have insurance on our homes, apartments, and valuables. It will take care of most, if not all, the cost of flood restoration, replacements, and interim lodging.
Call The Restoration Specialists
After your insurance company is aware of the event, the next step is to call the local water damage restoration service. Always ask to be sure, but most of these guys also handle mold removal and prevention to counteract any health risks.
You will want your flood restoration specialists to get started immediately – everything must be dried within two days of the disaster or mold will start to grow. The restoration company will start by removing all of the contents of your home and cleaning and drying them one by one. You will need to inventory items needing replacement. New technology such as drying chambers, electronics cleaning, and water de-ionizers ensure your belongings are dealt with quickly and effectively.
Water damage restoration experts deals with these situations every day. They have the equipment and experience to get the problem assessed quickly.
If you live in the Austin area call Total Restoration of Texas 24-hours a day at (512) 698-8444.
Thermal Imaging on Flooded Areas
Another tool used for flooded areas is thermal imaging. Infrared cameras can give a complete picture of the damage by identifying any areas that even the most trained experts might miss.
If any standing water, sewage, bugs, or animals are inside the structure, they are eliminated. Then, using huge dehumidifiers and air movers, your property is left to dry. Once the moisture is gone, the restoration begins. Many times water damage is more devastating than smoke damage because you can’t see it and it can seep through floors and walls if improperly extracted.
Restoring Flood Damage
Your home is then cleaned top to bottom. Nearby flooring, baseboards, drywall, and insulation are all replaced to ensure mold does not flourish, as well as the leaky pipe or roof that let all the water in to cause the damage in the first place. Air scrubbers and ionizers may also be employed to guarantee the area is fresh and safe to breathe.
Severe weather, old or low-quality construction, and negligent neighbors can be recipes for disaster. Quick response times and proper handling can make certain that your home and your life are put back to normal quickly and with minimal disruption.
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We provide the following services, from start to finish
- Water Damage & Restoration
- Water Extraction & Removal
- Flood Damage Restoration – Including infrared imaging for moisture detection and antimicrobial agents on every mitigation we work.
- Fire & Smoke Cleanup and Restoration – Including ozone deodorization
- Structural Repair and Rebuilding – We’ll get you back to pre-loss condition and make sure you’re satisfied before we call your project complete.
Beyond your walls and ceilings, we’ll also take care of every little thing that matters.
- Content Inventory, Cleaning, and Storage
- Electronics Cleaning
- Furniture Repair
- Photo / Art Repair and Restoration
We restore flood-damaged homes and offices in these Austin-area communities:
- Austin
- Bee Cave
- Buda
- Cedar Park
- Georgetown
- Kyle
- Lakeway
- Leander
- Lockhart
- New Braunfels
- Pflugerville
- Rollingwood
- Round Rock
- San Marcos
- Sunset Valley
- West Lake Hills
Water damage? Let us handle the mess.
Drop us a line today or call for a quote!