Few Reasons Why You Must Act Quickly After Water Damage
Few Reasons Why You Must Act Quickly After Water Damage
Are you dealing with flood damage to your home? Maybe a water pipe burst in the wall, the geyser started leaking in the roof, or extreme weather lifted the tiles? Whatever the reason for the cause of the water damage, you need an immediate response to the situation to prevent further damage to your property.
Leaving the problem for the weekend is a bad idea unless you want to spend more money on restoration and create a severe risk to your health.
Limit Damage
Call a professional remediation and restoration company for help as soon as you discover the water intrusion. They’ll inspect your property and find the source of the water damage using specialized infrared tech that shows water hiding in walls and the roof.
As soon as they discover the source, they fix it to prevent more water from entering the property. Leaving it for the weekend or even overnight allows the problem to worsen, and your insurance company might deny your claim if they feel you didn’t take action in time to solve the problem.
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Prevent the Spread of Mold
The biggest issue with water damage is its potential to create the ideal breeding ground for the spread of mold. Studies show that microbial activity increases as soon as a few hours after the water damage occurs.
Mold infestations can reach problematic levels in less than 48-hours after the damage occurs. Even if the property dries out naturally, the mold may take hold inside walls and the roof, spreading throughout the property.
Mold infestations can cause ill health to you and your family or employees. Some species of mold, such as black mold, release “mycotoxins” into the air, causing respiratory problems and adverse complications with the central nervous system, making you very sick.
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Contact a Water Damage and Restoration Professional ASAP
As soon as you notice water damage, call professionals and have them assess your property. They’ll stop the water intrusion, inspect the premises for mold, and start the remediation and restoration process. Please don’t delay; take action before it’s too late.
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