A flood can cause extensive damage to a home and the personal belongings inside. The best course of action for this type of scenario is to contact a qualified company for Water Damage Recovery in West Sacramento CA. To decrease the amount of damage done to your home and belongings, and to stay safe, read the frequently asked questions below.
Q.) What are the steps a homeowner should take right after a house flood?
A.) Before the restoration team arrives, a homeowner can help to minimize the damage by immediately wiping up water that’s on the surface of wood furniture. If there are any rugs on the carpets, a homeowner should remove the rugs to prevent the colored rug dye from bleeding onto the carpet. During the summer months, a homeowner should turn on the air conditioning unit. A homeowner can also mop up standing water that’s on hard floors. For safety reasons, a homeowner should not turn on or use any appliances or electronic items in the home that sustained water damage. Family members should also avoid going into any rooms in the house that are sagging due to water damage.
Q.) What does a water damage restoration team do upon arrival at the house?
A.) The team will first inspect the entire home to assess the amount of water damage to the home and personal belongings. Next, the crew that specializes in Water Damage Recovery in West Sacramento CA starts removing the water from the home by using high-powered vacuums and pumps. After the water has been vacuumed up, the team begins the drying out process. The remediation crew uses large drying machines and dehumidifiers to dry up the moisture as quickly as possible. The next step is to clean and sanitize the home to get rid of dirt and odors from the flood. The last step is to begin the restoration process and after doing all the necessary repairs, including installing new carpeting or rebuilding a room, the home will be ready for occupancy.
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