Water Damage Cleanup
When your property experiences water damage, immediate action is necessary to prevent extensive damage from occurring. Rapid Restoration’s damage restoration team is available to you the moment an emergency occurs, 24 hours a day.
What to Expect
We respond promptly and fully equipped to mitigate damage in residential and commercial properties of any size. Our team of certified and trained specialists has years of experience utilizing the most advanced equipment to sanitize and dry your property as safely and quickly as possible.
Water Damage Assessment
We assess the water damage to understand its severity and classify the water according to official sanitation guides. We will also help you stop the water source to mitigate further damage, if necessary
Recommended Action Plan
In order to help you make the best decisions for your property, we will provide you a proposal of recommended action and work with you to file a claim with your insurance company.
Water Extraction
The first step in water damage repair is water extraction. Removing excess water prevents further damage from occurring and also helps reduce drying time.
Cleaning and Sanitization
The level of cleaning and sanitization will be determined by the type of water damage. In any case, rest assured that your property will be restored to a healthy and safe environment with our advanced equipment and products.
Drying and Monitoring
When your property is exposed to water damage, it is critical that the impacted area is dried out completely and rapidly. Water damage is progressive; even areas untouched by water can soak in humidity and cause mold and mildew over time. We monitor the project daily and provide you accurate documentation on moisture readings throughout your home.
Property Restoration
From simple repairs and partial remodels to total property reconstruction, we can help get your home or business back to how it was before any damage occurred.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do after a water damage event?
When a water-related emergency occurs on your property, immediate action will save you not only from further damage, but time and aggravation as well. Here are some steps to take in the event of a water emergency:
1. Find and shut off the water source, if possible. If you are unsure as to the source, our team will inspect and rectify the issue as soon as we arrive.
2. Mop and dry any standing water you see on floors and other hard surfaces.
3. Protect your furniture, carpets, drapes, and other upholstered items by removing any items from carpets and rugs. Hang draperies away from the affected areas.
4. If any electronic appliances have come into contact with water, immediately discontinue their use.
What should I do after a storm has caused damage to my home?
First, make sure you and your family are safe. Next, check inside and outside your home for any damage, covering up any breaches of the structure, and turning off
any sources of water if a leak occurred. Contact your insurance agent for assistance in housing and assessing damage. We will respond rapidly to assist you in the evaluation process.
What is water damage restoration?
When a water damage event occurs, water damage restoration may be required. This is a skilled process of removing standing water; drying and cleaning the home and its contents; then reconstructing and restoring the home to its original shape. The process utilizes pumps and other extraction tools, dehumidifiers and industry leading drying equipment, and monitoring equipment to measure air quality.
Why should I go through water damage restoration?
Water damage is progressive; even areas untouched by water can soak in humidity and cause mold and mildew over time. Without proper water damage restoration, water damage can cause structural issues, degrade the contents of your property, reduce air quality, and cause mold or mildew damage.
How soon should water remediation begin?
ASAP. When your property is exposed to water damage, it is critical that the impacted area is dried out completely and rapidly to prevent further damage to your home.
How long will it take to dry?
The severity of the water damage will guide the drying process. Typically, this can take 3 to 5 days, though the time can vary depending on the damage, if demolition is required, and what contents were affected.
Will my insurance cover water damage or storm damage to my home?
Many homeowner policies will cover some aspects of water damage or storm damage to your home. It is important to contact your agent about policy details and review those with your agent. How the damage occurred is an important factor to consider. For example, some flooding related to weather events requires additional insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). We will work hand-in-hand with your insurance company to ensure you can take full advantage of the benefits of your policy. We are your advocates when dealing with the insurance company.
How long will the restoration process take?
How long the restoration process takes depends on the extent of the damage. Our team of certified and trained specialists will be able to give you a better idea of how long the process will take after completing a water damage assessment.