The thing about water damage is that it can be odorless and undetected if you don’t know what to look for. For a new couple in their new home a wavy floor isn’t a bad sign, it’d just awesome to have a floor to call your own. In reality it’s something to be concerned about, water has been under those floorboards and warped them. Now there’s a black mold growing under their and their new home is a new toxin in their life. This couple had no knowledge of water damage, its causes and results they were not in a position to make an informed decision about buying or renting their new home. When it comes to report damages should always be an informed position.
What damage comes in many forms and can range from the merely inconvenient to the dangerous and everything in between. Before inspecting a property that you wish to rent or buy you should inform yourself about what to look for when it comes to property water damage. A quick search on Google will give you a lot of information to work with and provide you with a general idea of what things to look out for.
If only damage remains a vague subject that you only have to deal with when it is an actual problem then it will always be a problem. If however water damage is something that you know how to confront and know what to do when it presents itself then it is no longer a problem but merely an inconvenience. Understand your enemy.
What are your plans for yourself and your family in the event of a flood? Do you have a plan to minimise the flood damage? Do you know who you would call for help? Do you already have an insurance company and if so are you certainly a loss would be covered? Floods caused by a number of different factors but think that is always the same is that they leave destruction in their wake and preparation is your best weapon with which to fight them.
The clogging of city drainage due to garbage, random soil deposits, hurricanes and of course ineffective drainage systems are all factors that will help the flood rather than hinder it. Apart from the inherent water damage that floods cause, they also bring Earth, garbage and other hazardous materials along with them and leave them behind. These materials are often extremely hazardous and should only be handled by a professional cleanup crew.
A professional water damage restoration company will not only remove the standing water in your home, but will also sanitise and clean areas affected by the flood and dehumidifier your home. There were also cleaning carpets and most importantly communicate with your insurance provider. Be aware that most home insurance does not cover flood damage. If you’re in an area that suffers from flooding you should seek out a separate flood insurance. That way you know that in the event your house will be covered. Floods cause destruction but insurance leads to peace of mind.
