Reacting Quickly To Water Damage In Your Home

3/26/2020 (Permalink)

Flooded living room in a home.

Experiencing any sort of damage to your property is a rough and often times stressful situation. Having to file a claim with your insurance provider, interact with an agent, and schedule a meeting with an adjuster are all scenarios people want to avoid in their lives. Unfortunately, these circumstances due occur although even in the midst of the craziness of property damage claim to be knowledgeable of the process and jargon utilized will do you well in the long run. 

One of the most common causes of damage to an owner’s property is water infiltration. A storm rolling through the area may cause massive amounts of flooding. Floodwaters can invade your home and wreak havoc on your flooring. There are various types of flooring and some homes may have different types depending on the room. From carpeting to hardwoods and vinyl to tile each is assessed differently according to the severity of the damage. Having a basement flooded also requires further evaluation because it exists underground and is more susceptible to water damage.

In such situations whether through the storm, flood, sewage backup, or accidentally leaving a faucet on. It’s critical as an owner you react swiftly and not allow the water damage to take hold in your property. Failure to react efficiently may result in further water loss to your property. 

SERVPRO of Burlington is available 24/7 to respond to your water loss situations and can be reached at 336-299-1156.