You’ve Got Water Damage. Now What?

9/13/2021 (Permalink)

When water damage hits, we hit back. Contact the SERVPRO of Conyers/Covington team to get your recovery underway.

Well, it’s happened. A pipe burst in the night, and you’ve got a house soaked with water and a bunch of soaked items all over. Or maybe a heavy rain has revealed your roof isn’t in the top-top shape you thought it was. Whatever the cause, you’ve now got to figure out your next steps.

Let’s walk through the three essential first steps when you’ve discovered water damage at home:

Call Your Insurance Company

Not all types of water damage are covered by insurance, but many are. Your specific policy will determine your coverage, but it’s likely to cover anything from damage to your home’s structure and your personal belongings, and it may also reimburse you for time and living expenses if you have to temporarily move out.

Part of the insurance process is documentation, so don’t forget to immediately photograph and outline all visible damage, and make value assessments of any items that need repair or replacement. This can help your insurance company determine what you need and get you the most out of your claim.

Safely Move What You Can

First things first: If your house is full of flood water, avoid contact if at all possible. Flood water can be full of contaminants, so if you must come in contact, be sure to wear protective gear. Turning off your power is a good idea for safety’s sake as well, so shut off your main breaker if you can do it safely. (Call an electrician to help if there’s standing water around your breakers.)

If items on the floor are wet, move them to higher, dryer spaces if possible. Save everything, even if it’s damaged, because they may be salvageable during the restoration and recovery process. Move undamaged items out of harm’s way as well, so you don’t end up with more damaged possessions to claim.

Call SERVPRO

Don’t waste time—we’re ready right now to get your recovery and restoration underway. Water damage turns to mold damage quickly, but when we get onsite we can rapidly reverse the effects of flooding, burst pipes or sewer backup.

We’re “Faster to Any Size Disaster” because it matters, not simply so we can brag. We can restore many of your possessions as well, from carpet to furniture and documents, so don’t hesitate—get us on your side right away.

When water damage hits, we hit back. Contact our local team now to get your recovery underway.