Flooded home | Home restoration after flood | Prevent mold after water damage
Arizona, Tempe, Gilbert, Peoria, Scottsdale, Phoenix, AZ
There is no time to waste when it comes to the recovery process after water has entered your home or business. The home restoration process must begin immediately. Unlike a fire that can be extinguished to stop further damage, water continues to cause damage to your home long after the water has receded.Here's what you can do to begin restoring your home immediately:
- Check for structural damage before re-entering your home to avoid being trapped in a building collapse.
- Call a trusted Arizona Fire and Water Restoration company to help you stabilize the property and document damage for your insurance company. Make sure to take photos of all damaged areas.
- Call your insurance agent to file a claim. Remember that you have the right to choose which contractor you hire to handle your property restoration in Arizona.
- Make a list of damaged or lost items and include their purchase date and value with receipts, and place with the inventory you took prior to the flood. Some damaged items may require disposal, so keep photographs of these items.
- Let an electrician inspect your electrical system for safety before turning it back on.
- Boil water for drinking and food preparation until authorities tell you that your water supply is safe.
- Prevent mold and further damage by removing wet contents immediately and start the dry-out process of salvageable walls and flooring.
- Wear gloves and boots to clean and disinfect. Wet items should be cleaned with a pine-oil cleanser and bleach, completely dried, and monitored for several days for any mold growth and/or odors.
It is important to hire an insurance-friendly restoration company in Arizona. Make sure to ask the right questions when hiring a restoration contractor. Some restoration companies specialize in floor and carpet dry-out etc. and others are complete restoration contractors that can handle all aspects of recovery and reconstruction. Be careful to hire a contractor with the right fit for your situation. Working with your insurance company is an important part of the process an insurance companies know the reputation of local restoration companies.
Damage control and restoration contractor in AZ for flood, fire and storm damage: Seymore Builders
