What to do after you have a water loss in your Antioch home

10/21/2021 (Permalink)

Bathroom water damage, drying equipment used to mitigate water damage. Antioch, CA contra Costa County East bay

No one ever wants to find water damage in their home, but reality is that most homeowners will have to deal with it at some point. How the issue is handled is extremely important. Water damage can be caused by a broken pipe in the wall or toilet overflow or even a major storm.

Whatever the situation a fast response time is always key to handling your water damage and minimizing the chance of mold growth. There are a few steps that should take place when water damage is discovered.

Determine source and stop

When water damage is caused by a broken pipe or supply line in the home, you should turn off the water to the home. You may be able to shut it off at the main if not you may have to contact a plumber for assistance. In some cases, like when dealing with storm intrusion there is no main to turn off and really no way to stop the water from affecting the home.

Perform Water Mitigation

To perform water mitigation, which is the process of drying out the property the source of water should be off. Professional remediation services are available to help you dry out the property faster than a homeowner could do on their own. The dry out process includes extraction of bulk water, removal of affected materials that can’t be dried and drying of remainder materials that can be dried.

Professional Assistance

Nobody wants to deal with water damage in their home, but when it does happen there are companies that can assist with the process and make the experience a little more bearable. SERVPRO of Antioch is the company to call to help you overcome the situation. We are a local company that offers immediate response to any size disaster. Call us at 925-706-0106