Contact SERVPRO for Water Damage Repair

4/30/2021 (Permalink)

Prevent further damage and contact SERVPRO.

Many things could lead to water in home, but if you want the best results, there's only one way to respond. When you hire SERVPRO professionals at the first sign of trouble, you can expect quality results in a short amount of time.

Start Removing Water

Contacting Ogden, UT, professionals is just one of the things you can do to minimize damage when there's water in home. You should get started on several other steps as you wait for the pros to arrive:

• Shut off power to your home.
  
• Turn off water at the water main or at the source of the flood.
  
• Remove water as quickly as possible with towels, mops, and wet/dry vacuums.
  
• Begin drying off furnishings and moving them to dry locations.
  
• Open windows and install fans to provide ventilation.
  
• Send clothing, curtains, and other fabrics for dry cleaning services.
  
• Separate items to be thrown out and those that can be repaired.
  
• Turn memorabilia over to experts who know how to prevent lasting water damage.
  

It's also a good idea to contact your insurance provider for more information about avoiding damage and to understand your coverage.

Save Documents, Artwork, and Other Valuables

If you have valuables, ask SERVPRO technicians whether those items can be repaired. Important documents, paintings, beautiful rugs, and other important items can be treated with care to avoid further damage.

Ensure Complete Disinfection

Remember that floodwater isn't clean. SERVPRO water damage cleanup and repair professionals will thoroughly disinfect your home, the furnishings, and many of your belongings. This step is vital in preventing lasting damage, mold growth, and unpleasant odors. If your home isn't disinfected properly, it could become attractive to pests.

SERVPRO Is Faster to Any Size Disaster

A quick response is essential to avoiding serious damage from having water in home. As soon as you notice signs of water or a broken pipe, take steps to prevent further damage to your Ogden, UT, home.