The feeling only gets worse if you have a company come and and rip apart your walls, carpet, furniture, and rummage through your personal items! After dealing with all this aggravation and more, you get "rewarded" with a bill for $ 1,000 & # 39; s!
This does not have to be your experience with water damage.
Below is a step - by - step skeleton of what the actions you should take in remediating your own water damage.
Turn Off All Electricity- Turn your power main to the off position so you do not get electrically shocked. Never step in standing water without the power off!
Identify the Type of Water- Dirty water come from sources like broken ejector pumps and cracked sewed lines. "Clean water come from sources such as a failed sump pump or leaky dishwasher.
Equipment and Materials- You will need water damage equipment such as a wet / dry vacuum, carpet cleaning machine, deodorizers, disinfectants, and body protection such as puncture proof gloves.
Remove the Water- Use either a submersible pump or wet / dry vacuum to remove the excess water.
Treat Your Carpet and / or Other Flooring- You must properly clean, disinfect, and deodorize the carpet.
Discard the Padding- Remove and trash all the padding under the carpet.
Treat Walls and Baseboards- Remove the baseboards and create air cavities in the walls. Properly disinfect and store the baseboards.
Ensure Your Furniture is Safe- Check for structural damage and if water affected absorbent areas.
Drying Equipment- You will need to use air movers, fans, and dehumidifiers after you finish the demolition and restoration process.
Deal with Insurance Companies - After you remediate your water damage, you will have to deal with your insurance company and make sure the insurance company pays you the money you deserve!
