Flood Damage Factors to Consider

9/21/2016 (Permalink)

To Be Helpful and Restore Your Flood Damaged Home in Biltmore, Call SERVPRO

SERVPRO Can Mitigate Flood Damage and Relieve Your Stress

It doesn’t matter if a flood is caused by falling water, ground water, or a malfunction in your home water system. Whatever the case, you will need to act quickly after the flooding to make sure your family and home remain safe and to give you the best possible outcome with your insurance company.

You will want to call us, the professionals, at SERVPRO right away when you experience any flood damage in Biltmore. With all water damage, you are always at risk for the growth of dangerous mold within just forty-eight to seventy-two hours. This is not much time, so it is imperative that your property gets dried out as soon as possible, and this is not likely without the professional equipment that trained technicians can bring into your home. The earlier you get started in recovering your property, the chances that your restoration will be simpler and less expensive will be better.
You will also want to call your insurance company as soon as possible. They are the ones who can help you figure out what is covered under your policy. Our professionals at SERVPRO can also help you deal with the insurance company. Together, we can tell you how to prevent any additional damage by getting rid if the water as soon as possible, and assisting you with the claims paperwork.

While you are waiting for our SERVPRO team to arrive, there are a few things you can do including:
Be Safe – if any of the water damaged areas include electrical appliances, keep out of the area. Do not risk electrocuting yourself.
Stop the Water Flow – if there is a pipe that is burst, turn the water main off. If there is a leak from your roof, place a bucket underneath it.
Clear Belongings – take out any light furniture, electronics, or other items out of the water’s path.

Please do not try to restore the flood damage yourself. You will need our technicians who have the proper equipment and experience so that the growth of mold can be prevented and your home can be restored. With fast water extraction, we can mitigate secondary water damage to your personal belongs and building materials.

When you experience flood damage, make sure to contact us at SERVPRO of Asheville East 24/7 by dialing (828) 255-4535. We will arrive at your property quickly and come up with a plan of remediation to restore your property to its pre-loss state "Like it never even happened."