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5/1/2024 (Permalink)
If you discover water damage in your home or business, call SERVPRO of Tri-County right away.
Water is a powerful resource. In our homes, we do our best to control it through pipes and faucets, but even still it can have a surprising force. If you have ever spent time near the ocean or other large body of water, you understand the true raw power that water is.
Water is something that we require every single day, but when it starts getting out of control, it can creep into all the wrong places and create havoc. The Tri-Counties have had a few flooding episodes in the past, with the most historic being the dam break in the 70s. Toccoa Falls is a beautiful place to be, but it also means we all have to be aware of the possibility of flooding at all times.
You can take a lot of steps to prevent damages and protect your home, but there will always be natural disasters you can’t stop. That makes have water damage restoration experts near you incredibly important.
Should your home take on water, the sooner you can act, the better your outcome will be. Water moves fast—and creates deep damage fast. Seek out the source of the water as soon as you can and take steps to dry as much as possible.
Once you have found where the water is coming from, see what you can do to stop it. If the flood is occurring because of a natural disaster, you may simply have to wait in a safe space. Internal flooding can be controlled by turning it off at the source. Learn where all the water shut-off valves are in your home so that you can take quick action if a failure occurs.
Never set foot in standing water that could be affecting your electrical system. Turn the power off to the flooded area or your whole home if necessary before you start drying anything.
When it is safe, call us at SERVPRO®. Our phone lines are available 24⁄7, so it doesn’t matter what time a disaster strikes in your home. The sooner you call, the sooner your recovery begins.
As soon as you call us, we will start assessing your situation and gathering as much information as possible. While we gather what we need, you should snap as many photos as possible. We will work side by side with your insurance company to ensure the smoothest process as possible, and the more documentation you have, the easier it will be.
We will get a team headed to your home right away, complete with the equipment necessary to start drying everything out. Eliminating standing water and tackling your soft items will be our first priority as we ensure every drop of water and all odors are removed. Your home will be sanitized as we work to save as much of your property as possible.
Our professionals are trained to handle everything your restoration needs. If part of your home is destroyed, we can rebuild it. We will make sure that your house is exactly as you want it to be when everything is finished.
Any standing water greater than an inch requires a professional to ensure that everything is handled correctly. Different kinds of water necessitate different kinds of processes in order to stay sanitary, and our team is trained in all of them. With our SERVPRO team right around the corner, you can rest easy knowing that everything will be done to restore your property fast.
Do you have water damage in your home? Call us for fast and complete restoration.