There are many situations which could result in water damaging your home. It may be a leaky roof which collapses during a rain storm; rising water from the nearby creek; or even the aftermath of putting out a fire. Whatever the cause of the damage, when your home has become waterlogged, the situation needs to be remediated immediately for both health and safety reasons. While you may be tempted to undertake the project yourself, there are several compelling arguments for hiring a professional company to handle the mitigation process.
Leaving the water damage restoration to the professionals is smart on many levels. Here are some reasons why.
- Contaminated Water: If water flows into your home from the outside or through backed-up pipes, it can be contaminated in many different ways. The water may contain sewage, which is rife with dangerous bacteria, fungus, or harmful chemicals. Every place the water touched in your home must be properly remediated, especially because this type of contamination can become airborne and travel to other locations in your house. Bacteria, chemicals and sewage can all cause health problems for your family, especially if anyone is compromised or has respiratory issues.
- Structural Issues: By its very nature, water can get into areas of the home that you can’t even see. Water can structurally weaken floors, walls or framing in your roof and attic and must be completely dried out, or replaced if the damage was prolific enough. Although you may not think it possible, a small leak in your roof makes your entire home vulnerable to this type of damage; but weather related flooding or broken water pipe can do the same.
- Mold Spores and Growth: Our warm environment leaves damp areas in the home vulnerable to mold growth. A humid attic, water condensation, soggy carpets or waterlogged drywall offer a perfect breeding ground for many different types of mold. While some mold is primarily ugly, other strains can cause serious health issues to you and your family. All mold, no matter the type, can encourage all manner of allergies and respiratory problems. While the mold must be removed and the damaged materials replaced, it can be risky for a homeowner who can breathe in the mold spores and be vulnerable to illness. A professional water damage remediation company will have the proper equipment and protective clothing in gear to remove the mold safely. (read more about Mold Remediation here. )
- Right Tools for the Job: Homeowners who enjoy DIY may think that as long as they remove the water and air out the space, the problem is sufficiently solved. However, reversing water damage and returning your home to both structural and environmental health is more complex than that. Effective remediation requiresspecialized and expensive equipment. A professional reestoration company will utilize dehumidifiers to remove humidity from the air, necessary to speed up the drying process. They employ air movers to maximize the rate of evaporation; air scrubbers to eliminate dangerous air particles; and antimicrobial elements to stop mold growth in its tracks.
Kingdom Restoration is uniquely qualified to remediate the water damage in your home, no matter the cause. We are professionals in remediation, which is a given. But we are also a full service contractor, fully qualified to replace drywall, fix roofing, or restore a warped floor. If your home has recently been be damaged by water, call us today. You can trust us to restore your home quickly, making it safe, dry and healthy.
