Tackling Water Disasters at Home | SERVPRO of Blount County

5/15/2024 (Permalink)

If you're facing water damage, don't hesitate to contact SERVPRO of Blount County immediately.

If you’ve been living in your home for a while, you’re probably familiar with the ins and outs of daily life under your roof. You’re the master scheduler, the dishwasher-loading expert and the washing machine repair pro.

However, despite your experience, it’s impossible to predict and prevent every possible disaster. Water damage can strike without warning, but being prepared and knowing what to do can help you stay in control.

First Steps

Water damage can be caused by natural disasters or manmade accidents, such as a burst pipe or a leaky appliance. Your first priority should be to get the situation under control. 

If the problem is due to a leak or appliance malfunction, turn off the water valve to stop the flow. If the damage was caused by a natural disaster, secure the room as best you can by setting out buckets or covering damaged walls and windows. 

After the situation is somewhat under control, it’s time to call in the professionals. SERVPRO® is locally owned and operated, which means we can be at your doorstep quickly. Time is of the essence when it comes to water damage restoration, so we waste no time in getting to work. Our first priority is to extract the water using wet/dry vacuums, mops or towels. We’ll then open windows and turn on fans to get the air circulating.

Saving Your Possessions
While we work on restoring your home, we’ll also work on saving your possessions. We’ll remove your personal belongings and small furniture to a dry location where our restoration team will carefully inspect each item for damage.

If there is furniture that cannot be moved, we’ll prop it up off the floor to ensure our air movers and blowers can access every space with ease.

Moisture Detection
Just because the visible water is gone doesn’t mean the job is done. Hidden moisture can lurk behind walls or under floors, making it difficult to detect with the naked eye. 

Our infrared camera technology and moisture detectors can help us pinpoint every drop of lingering moisture. Once we’re sure we’ve eliminated every bit of water, we’ll work on restoring and repairing your damaged walls, ceilings, floors and possessions.

Water damage can strike without warning, but being prepared and knowing what to do can help you stay in control. If you experience water damage, call SERVPRO of Blount County right away for fast and efficient restoration services.

Dealing with the frustrating effects of water damage? Call SERVPRO of Blount County right away.