Finding water damage in your home can be very frustrating. The first thing you should do is don’t panic – call a professional at California Steam Clean to help with the water damage restoration process. If water damage has not happened to you before, make sure to look over these five common mistakes people make that cause water damage.
Waiting Too Long
If water begins to seep into your home through your walls, windows, and even your carpets, it causes damage. Do not wait too long once you spot water damage. The longer you wait, the more destructive the water becomes, and the more problems can come along. Once the water has leaked it can lead to mold, which is harmful to your health.
Not Addressing The Root Cause
When you fail to address the water leakage’s root cause, the issue may keep happening even if you think you have stopped it. Something like a burst pipe may be the apparent cause of the damage, but there is often an underlying issue that needs to be fixed. Our experts are experienced in restoration and can establish what caused the problem initially and repair the source of the problem.
Using The Wrong Equipment
When you have used the wrong equipment to stop a leak, the leak can return because it was not fixed correctly in the first place. This often happens when it is a DIY job. When simple clean-up methods are administered instead of truly fixing the issue, the problem will continue. Our team at California Steam Clean has the right equipment to get the job done. We use tools that pump water, dehumidify, and deodorize large areas. We can also do this work in a minimal amount of time and limit the damage in your home.
Ignoring Hidden Water Damage
When a house floods, it requires a thorough inspection to estimate the real damage that has occurred. When damage is hidden, it can show up in minor stains or even mold. Cleaning up the water damage can be the easy part, but our experts should evaluate the hidden damage with our expert knowledge and equipment. Our team can check the house’s foundation to make sure that there’s no structural damage. We can also use a variety of cleaning methods to sanitize the area.
Improperly Documenting The Damage
With the right tools and equipment, our team can take care of all the restoration steps. However, it is important to document the entire situation properly. This will be essential for insurance purposes. Your insurance company can help to cover all of the flood damage (if it’s covered by your policy) as long as they have the right paperwork documenting the water damage. They will not pay for damage that has not been documented. Our company can provide you with a complete list of the flood damage.
If you have experienced damage and made any of these five mistakes, call our California Steam Clean team for restoration and repair issues.
