Should I Hire a Professional for Water Damage Restoration or Try to Clean Up the Water Myself?

Removing water and taking care of water damage is a project for professionals. Even the introduction of tiny amounts of water over time to an area of your property can create unexpected problems. Water damage to your property’s interior provides the ideal environment for the growth and reproduction of mold and bacteria. Mold is a parasite the relies on dead or decaying organic material to thrive. So, when you combine even a small amount of water on your flooring, baseboards, ceilings or drywall, with our warm humid climate, you have a recipe for disaster. If mold and bacteria are left untreated they can cause many health issues. While an allergic reaction is most common, those individuals considered high risk such as children, the elderly, those with chronic respiratory conditions or those who are immunocompromised may suffer more severe reactions.

What Steps Should You Take to Minimize Water Damage?

Every minute counts. We are available 24/7 to respond to your emergency. Don’t delay calling Southwest Restoration as the longer your property goes untreated the greater the damage and cost will be. Prior to our arrival take these steps if possible.

1. If you can, remove those items from the damaged areas of your home that are removable such as furniture or electronics. Only do this if the power has been turned off in the affected areas. Water and Electricity are a dangerous combination.
2. If possible, remove any carpeting as it may be salvageable.
3. Remove any excess water that you can prior to our arrival. Mops, buckets, and towels can be used to soak up water and remove from the home. Before pouring water down a drain be sure they are not clogged.
4. Should you have roof leak and have access to the attic, try to locate the leak and place a bucket or buckets to catch the water.
5. If it’s not raining open doors and windows to assist in drying, and fans can be used as well.

Contact Southwest Restoration for Professional Water Damage Repair and Restoration

As a family owned and operated business, owners Ryan and Todd are involved in every step of any service we provide, from start to finish. We can assist you from determining the degree of your emergency to helping you file your insurance claim. All our employees are IICRC certified, the industry’s leader in education and drying technology. We will incorporate the best in advanced commercial grade equipment technology to dry your home or business swiftly and completely. Our state of the art equipment will determine when the affected areas are fully dry and record that data for each affected area. We understand the trauma and disruption that a flooding event can create, and we do whatever it takes to return your life to normal with minimal disruption. You can count on us for 24/7 Emergency Service with 30-minute response time:

• Mold Remediation
• Mold Removal
• Structured Drying
• Water Extraction

When your home or business is restored to normal a licensed insurance adjuster from our team will assist you with your insurance claims. Trust the professionals at Southwest Restoration to communicate your needs to your insurance company and return your property and your life back to normal.  If you’re in need of professional water restoration Contact Southwest Restoration Inc. Today.