Flood Repair Team Blogs

1. Be Prepared
Just in case you do not have the time or means to call a professional right away, it is good to be prepared for emergency flood situations. Always have a mop and plenty of towels around, and keep birth certificates, etc. in an airtight waterproof container.

2. Electricity
Before beginning any serious flood damage repair, make sure you turn off the power first and foremost. Trying to repair water damage with the electricity turned on is very dangerous.

3. Act Fast
Once you have turned off the electricity, it’s important to get as much water out as possible as fast as possible. Use Buckets, towels, mops, shovels, or anything the situation demands to get as much water off of the carpet, walls, and floors as possible. Dealing with this water immediately could save you thousands in water damage.

4. Remove Soiled Items
It’s a hard thing to do, but beginning a trash can of soiled items will make the job easier. Anything destroyed by water or still absorbing water must be thrown out to prevent further damage.

5. Get a Safe Place
On the flip side, all undamaged household items should be removed as well. Renting a hauling truck or trailer and putting your beloved items in a dry, safe place can save more time and money.

6. Fans
The best way to prevent water damage from becoming a major mold problem is air movement. Having an air mover would be the most efficient way, but make do with plenty of fans until professionals arrive.

7. Wipe Down Walls
After you’ve removed as much water as possible, take any clean towels or blankets and get as much water off the walls as possible. This could help prevent structural damage.

8. Begin Small Repairs
After you’ve removed and dried as much as you can, begin small repairs around the damaged areas. Also, check all windows and doors for water build-up.

9. Ventilate
When all is said and done, open every door, window, cupboard and drawer to air out (as long as it’s not raining) to get fresh air flowing through the house and keep the drying process going.

10. Call a professional
Even if you can deal with most of the problem by yourself, there is always the risk of unseen damage. Before, during, or after the damage occurs make sure to call a water damage specialist or team to come look at your situation as well.