What to Do if You Discover Water Damage | SERVPRO of Marietta West

8/6/2021 (Permalink)

If you discover water damage in your home or business call SERVPRO of Marietta West. We are here to help 24-hours a day, every day!

Discovering water damage is something no homeowner would like to go through, but unfortunately, it happens to more people than you might realize. On average, there are an estimated 14,000 water damage emergencies every day—and whether these come from leaks, burst pipes or something else altogether, it is never something that is a welcomed surprise. 

As a homeowner, being caught off-guard by water damage can be overwhelming, but it does not have to be. One of the best things you can do (in addition to practicing prevention habits) is to ensure you know what to do if water damage is discovered. 

That way you can act quickly and get restoration underway fast, which is key for preventing compounding problems such as mold and mildew.

Steps to Take if You Discover Water Damage

1. Turn Off Your Water Main & Electricity Right Away: If it is safe to do so, be sure to turn off your water main and electricity promptly when you discover water damage. While you should not put yourself in harm’s way to do this, if you are able to easily access the controls, you can prevent quite a bit of damage by ensuring you stop the flow of water through the home and that water is not able to come into contact with any live electrical components.
2. Contact Your Restoration Company: Knowing what restoration company you are going to use in advance of water damage is so important, because the faster you can get in touch with them, the better. Water damage should always be treated quickly for the best recovery results, so choosing a company that is available 24 hours a day for emergencies is wise.
3. Open Windows & Doors: Providing the water damage is not weather-related, opening windows and doors can be helpful in increasing circulation to help things dry out quickly. Open everything you are safely able to while you wait on your restoration company to arrive so you can increase the airflow throughout your home.

*If you need assistance with water damage, you can count on SERVPRO of Marietta West to help. We are here 24/7 and guarantee a rapid response to your call. Contact us at (770) 428-5467 any hour to report damage for emergency services or visit www.SERVPROmariettawest.com for more information.