WHEN A WATER DAMAGE OCCURS

8/28/2018 (Permalink)

When a pipe bursts in your Waco home, focus on safety first. You want to make sure the affected area is as safe as possible, prior to addressing it

When dealing with a water loss, time is NOT on your side. The first 24 hours are crucial in order to prevent further damage to your property. SERVPRO professionals will be on-site within four hours to handle your water damage situation. But…. there are some things you can do as a home or business owner to help prevent further damage or complications. Here are some tips you can use to guide you through a water loss:

• If possible, shut off the source of the water or contact a qualified individual to do so
• If there are no dangers of electric shock, turn off the circuit breakers for areas affected by water
• Mop or blot as much excess moisture as you can
• Aluminum foil or wood blocks can be placed between wet carpeting and furniture legs
• Identify any sensitive valuables such as electronics, computers, paintings, document, or other art objects that can be safely moved
• Be mindful of any electrical shock dangers such as breakers, outlets, or switches
• DO NOT use a household vacuum cleaner to extract water. This may damage the vacuum or possibly cause electric shock
• Be mindful of any wet ceilings and the potential falling dangers they pose.

Remember that responding to a water loss in as little time as possible is key to preventing further damage to your property, but safety should always be a primary concern. Call SERVPRO of Greater Waco to ensure a safe and timely service for water damage to your property.