Emergency Water Damage Requires the Best Professionals Available

by Kevin Smith Author

It can happen in an instant: Your hot water heater explodes; your sump pump backs up; your home becomes victim to a flood; or a fire needed to be put out and now you’re inundated with water. The list goes on and on as to how your home or business could have sustained water damage. But however it got there, you now need to find someone to do emergency water removal in Smyrna.

Finding an Expert

When you’re searching for someone to do water extraction, make sure that they’re insured and certified to do the water extraction, but possibly to do the other work that may be required.
You see, when water builds up, if it’s left sitting for too long, mold can begin to grow. Some water extraction specialists are also certified in mold remediation. If they are, that’s great. You only need to deal with one person. If the person you select is not certified to do mold remediation, it’s okay, if they subcontract with someone who can take care of the problem.
Make sure you get a copy of their general liability insurance policy and that of any other contractor or subcontractor who comes to work on your home or place of business as a result of the water damage.
Search for someone who has been in business for a while and has no complaints, but good reviews, either through the Better Business Bureau or places like Angie’s List or Home Advisor. Perhaps ask them for their own references, too.
Ask if they give free estimates and get estimates from a couple different companies.
Ask if they guarantee their work.
Finally, ask if they offer service 24/7 and what their overtime rate is.

What’s Involved in Water Extraction and Restoration

Once the cause of the problem and damage has been assessed, the water is extracted. After that the structure and its contents need to be fully dried. The company doing emergency water removal in Smyrna may use dehumidifiers, high-velocity fans, and other equipment to not only dry the areas involved, but to help ensure there are no areas of hidden moisture, which could result in more damage.

What Can You Do to Mitigate Damages Until They Can Get There?

If the source of the water is a busted pipe, or something inside the home, turn the water off at its source. And turn off the electricity, if safe to do so.
Avoid walking on soaked carpeting but remove small furniture from wet carpeted areas.
Remove breakables and water-sensitive items from affected areas and remove items that may stain carpeting or other flooring.
Once you’ve had a situation where part of your home or business has been affected by water damage, it’s important to find someone to do emergency water removal in Smyrna as soon as possible.