Faster to your Poolesville/Clarksburg/Damascus water loss!

6/8/2018 (Permalink)

Let the professionals handle it!

Along with a water loss comes a flood of emotions. You may be confused as to what to do next, or who to call. Here are a few tips on what your next steps should be, and whose information you should have handy just in case you have this unfortunate event happen to you.

First steps to follow for a water loss for clean water.

• Shut off the source of water if possible.

• Turn off circuit breakers for wet areas of the building, when access to the power distribution is safe from electrical shock.

• Remove excess water by mopping and blotting.

• Remove and prop up wet upholstery cushions for even drying.

• Place aluminum foil or wood blocks under furniture legs.

• Hang furs and leather goods separately at room temperature.

• Do not use a regular vacuum to remove water.

• Remove oriental or other colored rugs/books/magazines from wet carpeting.

Whose information should you have handy?

• We recommend you have an Emergency Ready Plan in place with your local SERVPRO location. This will facilitate the process for both you and your local SERVPRO. In the ERP form we have most of the essential information needed to begin the mitigation process for your home or business.
• Your Insurance Adjuster should be notified immediately after or during your loss.
• Your Plumber should be notified if the loss occurred due to plumbing/pipe issues. If the loss occurred due to those issues they can repair the cause of the of the water loss. Remember that when a water loss occurs you are in a sensitive time frame to be able to recuperate your personal property and prevent further damage such as mold etc...

Have this important information ready just in case. Also keep in mind that our goal is to make it "Like it never even happened."

Your SERVPRO of Poolesville/Clarksburg/Damascus is always here to help!