Taking care of a water damage problem is not easy, we are aware of that. Actually, nobody without experience should take care of this type of tasks, since they require highly specialized knowledge, experience and professional equipment to perform these tasks effectively, safely and professionally. We also know that there are many doubts about what water damages are, what kind of professional services they require and why it is important to take care of them on time. So we hope this information can be beneficial and relevant to you. We hope it clarifies many questions and helps you make good decisions about your water damage situation.
First of all: What is a water damage? Basically, it is any damage caused by water, and usually occurs in areas and surfaces that have been exposed to water for a long time without interruption. In cases like these we can find situations such as floods and broken pipes. On many occasions, when there is heavy rain, many times the drainage gets clogged and this causes the water to stagnate in a house or other kind of surface. Unfortunately, the water is usually extremely dirty and professional equipment is required to take care of this problem. Water damage can cause humidity and, if nobody does something about it in time, this can become a serious mold problem. In addition, water damage can also involve bad odors, carpets and furniture that need maintenance. As you can see, they are specific situations that require professional knowledge so that they can be resolved, since a badly done process can involve a great loss of money and time.
Now: Why is it important to take care of a water damage problem on time? humidity can cause, as mentioned earlier, mold. Mold can grow and expand rapidly; If the ambient temperature is conducive to mold invading a surface, this will happen in a matter of a few hours. In addition, it is necessary to extract mold professionally, since its particles are toxic and can cause severe health problems. So if you are thinking that you can take care of the mold yourself, think twice: you need professional equipment and special safety measures, or else you will be exposed to serious health problems.
Tip Top Restoration has years of experience taking care of all kinds of water damages. Our service includes different processes to provide an effective, safe and professional solution. It is important, first, to extract the water 100% and to dry perfectly all the areas that were exposed to the water. Next, it is important to clean and disinfect these same surfaces and other objects. If there are bad odors, they will be eliminated. If there are humidity and mold problems, they will also be removed. Otherwise, we will protect all areas and objects affected by water to avoid future problems like these. We will also detect how contaminated the water is, since that is a very important issue to define what processes are necessary to make your house in good condition again. Remember that all this must be done by a true professional, so do not expose your health and loved ones to inexperienced companies.