Flooding and water damage can often occurs after major weather changes. As ice and snow melts, lakes and rivers can overflow, storms can develop, and changes in temperature can cause your pipes to crack and leak.

You may have prepared your property as much as possible during the fall, but sometimes accidents happen and the floods may still do damage. This is where it’s best to contact your local flood damage repair company.

If your home is affected by water damage or flooding, these tips should help ease the restoration process,:

1. Prepare for an emergency

It’s smart to be prepared for disasters. If you live in a flood-prone area, plan for evacuation routes and make sure you have necessities such as food and clothing packed ahead of time. You can also minimize water damage by building better drainage systems, ensuring roof integrity, and performing periodic plumbing maintenance.

When disaster strikes, make sure you and your family are safe before leaving the property. Look for possible trip hazards, flotsam, and even weak structures to minimize accidents. 

2. Get in touch with a local flood damage repair company immediately

Moisture can cause harmful bacteria that can cause sickness and also ruin the structural integrity of your home. Mold and mildew growth will follow within days of the flooding and will need to be addressed as soon as possible by professionals. Research on local restoration companies before disaster strikes so you know who to call. Besides choosing a company in your area, research will help you develop a better idea of their price and how quickly they will respond.

3. Get a jump start on protecting your wet carpets and flooring

Let the pros do all the work. However, it may be good to pull wet carpets out to dry as soon as possible yourself. If this is done quickly, you can save your flooring from irreversible water damage and possibly shorten the duration and cost of the repair process.

4. Document the damage for insurance claims

The pros will do this for you to help the insurance process along. A reputable team should be taking photos of the damage and repair work done throughout the process. It’s also best to take photos yourself to make sure everything is accounted for.

5. Get in touch with your insurance provider

It’s always better to be prepared. Make sure you understand your insurance provider’s requirements and have them prepared. If possible, it’s best to contact your provider immediately after a disaster to get the water damage claim processed quickly.

Conclusion

Preparing for water damage and flooding should be a homeonwer’s top priority. This includes knowing what to do and who to call during these situations. You should also try to source these services locally, where the workers have a better idea of dealing with water damage and will have shorter response times.

We’re a locally owned and operated restoration company specializing in water damage, fire damage, mold removal, and carpet cleaning. Should your Salt Lake City home be hit by disaster, get in touch with us for flood damage repair services!

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