Tips for Responding to a Water Disaster | SERVPRO® of New Center/Highland Park

We are so lucky to have water directly at our fingertips for whenever we need it. It is constantly running through our faucets and taps to wash our hands, prepare dinner and even cool down our drinks.

While we know that water is essential in our lives, it can also be a nuisance if it gets into the places that it shouldn’t be. A flooded basement, busted water heater, a leaky roof from a storm or a flash flood can all impact your home in a big way. Strong storms with heavy rain and flash flooding can happen at any time during the hot summer months in the Highland Park area, so staying vigilant is key.

Preventing water damage all together is always the best case scenario, but it is not always possible to do so. Follow our tips below to learn more about how to respond to a water disaster quickly to minimize damages.

Your Quick Response

If your home suffers a water disaster, quick action is key. Water has the potential to seep and leak throughout your floor and down your walls in a matter of minutes, so catching the problem at the source is crucial.

Track down the leak or the problem and stop the flow of water however you can. Shut off the appliance, turn off the water valve or turn off the electricity if it is an appliance malfunction or accident, or set out a bucket to catch the drips if your water issue was caused by storm damage. Once the storm has passed, you can safely go outside to figure out what happened.

Remember, standing water can be dangerous even if it looks harmless. Avoid walking through any floodwaters in your house.

As soon as it is safe and the scene is secure, the next thing you should do is call SERVPRO® of New Center/Highland Park. We are here ²⁴⁄₇ to respond to your call for help, and we will jump into action for you whenever you need us.

Our Reliable Drying Process

We will immediately start working on your recovery plan as soon as you call us. While we are chatting, we will ask you to take some photos. We will work directly with your insurance company to make sure we are making the most of your claim, and fresh images of the damage will really help.

We will get right to work by bringing in industry-leading drying equipment to suck up all the excess water and dry up any remaining moisture. We will also work on drying out your soft and fragile materials so you don’t have to replace as much in the aftermath. Our team will clean, sanitize and deodorize as we go so your space stays fresh and clean the entire time.

Our team is trained to handle every aspect of your restoration no matter how large or destructive your situation is. We can even handle tearing down extremely damaged areas of your home and completely rebuilding them for you.

Having a professional team come in to help you recover will give you peace of mind that all of the water will be gone and your risk of mold growth will be greatly reduced. Call us day or night, and we will take care of you and your home.

Do you have water damage in your home? Call us for fast and complete restoration.