Friday, May 6, 2016

How to Handle Water Damage Extraction

If your home is flooded - either as a result of a burst pipe, water used to put out a fire, or extreme weather, don't panic! There is a good chance that a lot of your furniture could be saved with fast and efficient water damage extraction by Austin water damage removal.

You should not try to pump out water from your home on your own - this could be very dangerous. Remember that water conducts electricity, and if the electrical supply to your home is still switched on, and wires are damaged, you could end up putting yourself in serious danger. 

It is a good idea to hire a professional team to extract the flood water and also to dry out the property. If you do not completely dry out the property then you could end up with a serious mold problem a few weeks down the line, and that mold could contribute to respiratory infections and other ill health. Getting rid of mold is expensive, time consuming, and sometimes takes more than one try. It is more cost-effective to simply not allow the mold to grow in the first place.

A good water damage specialist will be able to dry out your home, including the carpets, walls and any soft furnishings. In addition they will be able to tell you whether any other possessions that have been exposed to the water are salvageable, and put you in touch with the right people to work on them. Some items may be damaged beyond repair, and they will write a report to the insurance company describing which items this applies to, so that you can apply to get your money back.

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