Flood damage and water damage disasters will quickly create numerous problems for homeowners and business owners who lack the necessary equipment to clean up and dry out their homes. As a national disaster recovery company, we have worked for over thirty years in FEMA declared emergency zones to clean and repair properties from water damage disasters. Our team of IICRC certified technicians have worked to clean and repair homes, churches, hotels, apartment complexes, commercial and government building from water damage disasters. Our number one focus is to quickly repond to any emergency and begin working to reduce residual damages, while working to safely get you back in your home as soon as possible.
The most important factor to focus on is the personal safety of you and your family. You should never make the mistake of believing that your electricity is off or not impacted by a water damage emergency. Contacting a professional restoration firm to inspect your property is always a good first step. The potential for bacteria and other micro hazards to materialize from the water damage is possible, depending on the classification of the water damage disaster. There are three types of water damage classifications; depending on the level of contaminant, level three generally contains contaminants from a sewer backup.
The most common side effect from standing water is the spread of mold. Within forty eight hours of the emergency, water can begin to create mold spores on the surfaces within your property. This potential is one of the main reasons property owners should react with urgency if they have a water damage emergency. The naked eye can not always detect the source or full extent of water damage. Professional restoration companies can utilize moisture meters and thermal imaging devices to pinpoint the origination of the water leak as well as extent of water damage in a property.
Large scale rain storms are one of the most common creators of water damage disasters. Communities that are low lying and close to rivers, such as Fargo and
Moorhead also fall victim to the melting snow forcing these river waters to rise quickly, creating large scale property disasters.
Cleaning up and restoring properties that have substantial water damages will require additional equipment to extract the excess water from the property. Restoration companies can utilize vacuum powered pumps to remove excess water quickly and effectively. Once the excess water has been removed, a professional restoration firm will use fans, special heaters or dehumidifiers to dry out your property. Depending on the extent of the water damage this process can take between twenty four to seventy two hours to thoroughly dry your home.
