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Flood Clean Up 102

 Flood clean up jobs are numerous, as flood clean up goes quite a ways beyond simply wiping up the water.  Flood damage runs deep and thorough; in fact people who have had the misfortune of dealing with both say they’d much rather deal with fire than water.  Fire remains relatively contained to one area, whereas water damage can extend far beyond the initial damage zone.

You have to keep in mind that not all water damage is readily apparent; you have to know where to look, and in many cases it is advisable to bring in a professional to make sure all the problems are correctly addressed.

In addition to water extraction, drying and carpet cleaning, you’ll need to pull up baseboards and check for damage within your walls, as well as basements and crawlspaces….anywhere that water can accumulate.  Water allowed to stand will result in the onset of mold.  Count on it.  Mold can appear in as little as 48 hours following a flood damage event.  It not only spreads quickly, but can cause a number of health problems and prove extremely difficult to eradicate.

Your safest move in the event of a flood event is to contact your local IICRC certified flood damage cleanup company.  They are available 24/7 and offer full water restoration services such as water extraction, drying, carpet cleaning, mold removal, and structural repair and reconstruction.   Call today for a free estimate and prompt, courteous service.