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When Your House Is Flooded

In the last two years alone, floods have impacted all 50 states, with the total cost in damages topping the $1 billion mark.  Floods are swift, destructive, and leave behind a level of carnage rarely seen in any other natural disasters.  When you consider that even one inch of water in your home can result in thousands of dollars to repair, you begin to see just how extensive a major flood event can be.

Picking up the pieces afterwards is no small feat.  Flood damage recovery is a process that consists of several steps, which must be taken in the correct order.  Failure to do so may result in transforming a bad situation into a terrible one, and costing thousands of extra dollars to properly repair your home.

Unfortunately, there are no government regulation regarding who can and cannot do this sort of work, meaning that any idiot with a mop and a Sears shop-vac can slap a water damage repair sign on their Silverado truck and they they’re in the business.  If your house is flooded, you want to call someone who is qualified to work on all aspects of your water damage repair needs.

Fortunately, the industry has done an admirable job of policing itself, with the creation of the Institute for Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC), the self-imposed governing body that has establish standards, procedures, and certification for the water damage industry for the last 30 years.

Choosing a company with the IICRC seal means that you will be hiring certified water damage restoration professionals, proficient with all the latest water damage equipment and techniques.  They will be available 24/7 and can handle every job related to your problem, from water extraction and drying, to carpet cleaning and mold removal, to structural repair and reconstruction.

Call your local IICRC professionals today for a free estimate and prompt, courteous service.