Water Damage and What NOT to Do

12/12/2019 (Permalink)

Water damage requires specialized air movers to dry out any moisture that may still be present.

Stepping into a huge puddle of water as you enter your residence can cause immediate stress to both you and your family. What you do next is very crucial in causing even more damage to your home or not. If you ever find yourself in this situation, keep these tips in mind to avoid further damage to your home.

What NOT to Do with Water Damage

• Inspect to see if it is even safe to enter back into the home. If the water has completely flooded the structure, we suggest staying out until help arrives. This also depends on how the water leak happened. Toilet overflow? We suggest staying out. Water pipe leak from the kitchen sink? You would most likely be able to enter 
• Never try to use a vacuum cleaner to suck puddles of water up. The typical household vacuum is not meant to handle water of any kind and can be very dangerous-never attempt
• Do not try to turn lights and other ceiling fixtures on as the wiring can be damage or there may be water inside the light bulbs. Be very cautious 
• Do not try to use portable fans to dry out the affected areas. Water damage calls for specialized air movers to dry out any moisture that may still be present including under your floors and drywall 

For more information about water damage and what not to do, give us a call at (818) 246-2200 and speak to one of our specialists today! We are always happy to help.