Summer is a great time of year, but sometimes it can bring the worst case scenarios – flooding. There are important steps to take if your house or office does flood, and we’ve taken a minute to tell you about those.
The way you respond—and how quickly—in the event of a flood or water damage situation is crucial to protect and restore your home or business.
Don’t Panic, Do This
If there’s major or minor flooding in your home or office, take these steps to ensure the safety of your family or employees. These actions can also help make water damage restoration more effective and less costly for you.
Safety First
Before anything else, look for immediate dangers that could put you or those you share your home or office with at risk. Make sure that everyone is accounted for and removed from the structure if there are any potential threats to their health or safety. It’s also important not to underestimate the severity of a flood. You want to make sure you and your family are safe before doing anything else.
Contact An Emergency Water Damage Emergency Response Team
Mold, mildew, and dust spread rapidly within days of flooding. That’s why it’s important to call a water damage emergency service provider immediately—like Chem-Dry of Greensboro in Clemmons, High Point, and Summerfield. We’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to respond in your time of need. We can determine the source of the flooding and act fast to salvage your carpets and rugs and remove allergens from your floors.
Dry Out Wet Carpet And Furniture By Pulling It Outside
Water damage restoration specialists can do this for you, but it’s definitely wise to pull back and begin drying wet flooring immediately if possible. This can help prevent mold and mildew from spreading, which could destroy your flooring—meaning extra expense for you to replace it.
Capture Photos Of The Damage To Send To Your Insurance
When you choose Chem-Dry of Greensboro, we take the stress off your plate by taking photos for you throughout the water damage restoration process. Make sure to take photos of your possessions and all of the damage in your home to submit a claim to your insurance provider. You want to collect as much evidence as possible in case they try to dispute it.
Contact Your Insurance Provider
With thorough documentation in hand, contact your insurance company to get the ball rolling on your water damage claim. Your specific provider will have processes in place for what steps to take moving forward and how you can receive reimbursement for your claim.
Water Damage Restoration In Greensboro, North Carolina
Experiencing a flood in your home or business can be a traumatic, overwhelming time—but you don’t have to handle this alone. Follow the steps above and make Chem-Dry of Greensboro a part of the water damage restoration process.
We’re available when you need us, and can help restore your space after a water damage emergency.
Contact Chem-Dry of Greensboro in case of a flood emergency. We’ll do our best to get you back on your feet in no time!
