Natural disasters like floods wreak the worst physical and emotional damage on the house and its owner. The home might get swept away by the force of flood waters. It might be submerged in water for days before anyone can return if left standing. Personal treasures and memories are lost in the blink of an eye.
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When flood waters invade a home, they don't just cause water damage, but bring garbage, dead animal bodies, debris, refuse, unearthed soil, uprooted plants, and even sewage into the property. When the water settles down or recedes in level, it leaves behind a deadly sludge that coats every surface of the home. This stinking coating gets into everything and fosters fungal growth, among other things, which can be hazardous for health.
Once the authorities give the go-ahead for homeowners to return to their properties, its time to enlist a checklist of sorts to assess the damage and take some precautions before calling flood restoration services:
- Switch off all utilities like gas and electricity
- Wear protective gear to avoid inhaling toxic fumes or the skin coming in contact with mold/mildew
- Stabilize sagging structure by strengthening it with additional supports
- Remove broken windows, glass, shingles, gutters, trims, and other elements that may still cause damage if they fall
- Discard the heavy porous materials like bedding, foam, drywalls, carpets, floor covering, and wall panelings which will be soaked through with the floodwaters
- Salvage all electrical gadgets and appliances to be cleaned, dried, and inspected for further use
- Document everything in the form of photographs and notes to help while filing insurance claims
- Remove perishable items from the house.
- Furniture and personal belongings must be removed from the house and sorted through to check for further use
- Board up broken doors and windows to prevent wild animals from seeking shelter in the house
- Contact an insurance agent to evaluate the damage and form a cost estimate for settlement
- Get a quote from a professional water damage restoration team to process the work
Water damage restoration professionals like CLG Mold Xperts offer customizable flood restoration services. Once an inspection has been done, they take care of claim settlement and begin restoration works by following these steps:
- Post inspection, the type of water that has caused the damage would be determined to initiate the required cleanup.
- Water extraction would commence with the help of heavy machinery to pump out the stagnant water swiftly.
- Dehumidification would happen next to contain the moisture levels in the house, which would help the drying process.
- Items would be salvaged for cleaning or discarded after inspection if found unfit for human use.
- The growth of mold and mildew would be prevented by sanitizing the premises.
- Electrical appliances and HVAC systems must be dried thoroughly and inspected by a technician before they are plugged in for use again.
- Reconstruction of the house's structural components must be planned to avoid it collapsing.
Why CLG Mold Xperts?
CLG Mold Xperts is a proven and experienced company that provides flood restoration services in Kissimmee, FL, with a dedicated and knowledgeable team of IICRC-trained technicians.
CLG Mold Xperts will help isolate, identify, and resolve any mold infestation or damage that threatens the home's security. Using proven-effective techniques and professional training to restore the house to its former glory and help the client recover from any emergency or disaster. They provide same-day appointments and free consultations and will also help to work with the insurance company to speed up the claim filing process.
Services include
- Water Damage Restoration
- Storm Damage Restoration
- Mold Removal
- Mold Testing/Inspection
- Rebuild & Reconstruction
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Call (407) 720-4519 or Email at [email protected] to receive a free quote for any water damage restoration work.
