A finite timeline exists for restoring and recovering your home or business following water damage. Water movement through the structure, from burst pipes to flooding, threatens contents, construction materials, and comfortable living. As a homeowner, there are ways that you can act fast to protect what matters most, including reaching out to experienced restoration experts and technicians. The talented roster of certified restorers can help with assessment, documentation, extraction, drying, cleaning, and repairs following disasters.
The Role of the Homeowner in Post-Water Damage Cleanup
Water damage impacts thousands of homes across the country every year. The restoration timeline begins with each situation at this exposure point where water meets the building materials and contents. There are steps that the homeowner can take to help expedite the restoration process when it begins, primarily by ensuring as much as possible that the situation is not allowed to get worse:
The first thing you can do to help your home launch the restoration and recovery phase is shut off the running water. From the main service entering your house to individual shutoffs from this main for specific fixtures, it is best to isolate as little of the problem area as possible to maintain some pressurized available water. Limiting water service loss makes the home occupiable through the recovery process and makes clean water available for restoration.
- Relocating the At-Risk Items
When possible, move all valuables, keepsakes, and sensitive items to a safer, dry location on-site. Restoration professionals can also provide pack-out to a climate-controlled facility when at-home space is unavailable.
- Contacting Professional Assistance
The final step homeowners should focus on when water damage occurs is securing professional assistance as soon as possible. The timeline for cleanup and recovery shrinks rapidly with each passing hour, making salvageable materials irreparably damaged without direct action.
The Initiative of Rapid Responders
The first step of arriving technicians after that first point of contact with the customer is determining the extent of the damage through a whole-house assessment. Documenting damage and cataloging loss to contents and the structure helps when relaying time-sensitive information to your insurance adjuster for claim approval.
In addition to assessing the property’s condition, responding restoration professionals will begin vital mitigation steps that protect the structure and its occupants. While water removal is often one of the first initial steps of this mitigation process, it can include containment, mold prevention, temporary construction, emergency repairs, and more. Tools and machines standard for this phase of recovery include:
- Extraction equipment
- Thermal imagery cameras
- Air movers
- Dehumidifiers
- Drying mats
Preserve Your Property by Contacting Bison Restoration Services
From mitigation solutions to comprehensive restoration results, you can trust Bison’s experience and rapid response to help when disasters strike. Many homes face the devastation of water damage at some point, but with an experienced and balanced team of recovery experts, you can get back to everyday life fast. Call Bison Restaurant Services today at 405-225-2024.
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