Hopefully, you’ve never had to experience major flooding in your home, but if you have, you understand the extent of the problems that come with it. Finding a reputable water restoration company to fix these issues may feel impossible as some are ungodly expensive, and others want to sell you products you simply do not need. This is never our goal at Premium Plumbing and Septic. We simply want to make your life easier and help you out of a tough time. We are a family-owned and operated business that has been in the area for over 30 years - which shows that we care for both employees and customers and have the experience to make things run smoothly.
Through those years of experience, we’ve also refined our water damage restoration services. Between our fast response times and detailed cleanups, we limit the amount of damage possible in your home, and get you back up and running in no time.
Causes of Water Damage
Of course, a natural event like too much rain or a hurricane can cause flooding which may be responsible for water damage, but that’s not always the case. Many of the calls we respond to stem from general plumbing issues like:
- Burst pipes
- Slab leaks
- Damaged sewer lines
- Leaking septic tanks
- Hidden water leaks
- Exploding water heaters
- Improperly installed fixtures
Even something as simple as replacing a toilet, if done incorrectly, can lead to water damage in your home. More often than not, these small water leaks go undetected for some time, resulting in the property damage. No matter what the cause of the damage or the severity, it’s important that it’s taken care of quickly and with the utmost care.
How Can Water Damage Affect You?
It may be tempting to use a few fans and lay a few towels on the floor to help soak up the water. Unfortunately, this will only work for the water that remained on the surface. For any of it that got below the surface of your floor or walls, you may be looking at mold issues down the road. In addition to this, water can structurally damage your home, leading to rotting wood or possible collapse.
Mold can be a serious problem which is why it’s important to clean water up before you begin to see spores. Mold is not only unsightly to look at, but is also dangerous to your health. If you begin feeling unwell or fatigued after having water damage, it could be a reaction to mold. Not all of it is deadly, but there’s a good number of species that are allergenic. While on the subject of mold, you should know that mold and mildew aren’t quite the same. Mildew is ON a surface and finding mold typically means that there is a much bigger issue that stems from related water damage.
Water damage can also cause emotional distress. Unfortunately, when a home floods, you’re often stuck watching all of your belongings and furniture become sopping wet beyond repair. Because water damage can cause psychological issues, it is smart to choose a water damage restoration company that can take care of the issue so you can take care of yourself.
The Right Way to Clean Up Flood Damage
Cleaning up a flooded home isn’t anyone’s idea of fun, but calling a professional is the first step to making it easier. When we arrive at a home that has been damaged by water, we will assess the damage. Once we figure out the extent of the damage, we will inform you of our plans. Typically, these plans will include removing drywall that has gotten wet, tearing out baseboards, and also removing plumbing fixtures, carpet, and cabinets. The biggest part of the puzzle is getting all water out of the home.
Next, we will bring in dehumidifiers to help pull any remaining moisture from the air. This will help ensure that your walls do not have any leftover water droplets that may have been missed. Once we are sure your home is dry and there is no remaining water, we will move on to cleaning,
When a home sees any type of flooding or water damage, there is a chance that the water has become contaminated. This means that careful steps need to be taken so that germs and bacteria cannot grow and make your family sick. Also, this step can further prevent mold from developing by removing actual spores
Choosing the Right Water Extraction Company
When you are in need of water damage restoration, the last thing you want is one of the big box companies that rush through the job and complete it halfway. You need a company that is willing to take their time and performs each part of the job to the top standards. After all, this isn’t just any home we’re talking about--this is YOUR home! Our technicians at Premium Plumbing and Septic want to ensure that your home and family are safe and secure before, during, and after any water damage issue.
The Premium Plumbing and Septic Difference
Water damage and any subsequent and related problems can be scary to deal with. There is the question of whether or not homeowner’s insurance will cover treatment and help with replacing your belongings. There is the fact that your home has to stay in unorganized chaos while the clean up commences, and there is the fact that your life basically gets put on hold.
Although we can’t guarantee solutions to all of those problems, we can promise that we will work toward quickly restoring and repairing your home. We will be cooperative with the insurance company, and we will make sure your family stays as healthy as possible by making your home less inhabitable for mold.
Because we are family-owned and operated, we understand how to treat other people: with kindness and compassion. In addition to this, we have been in the business for over 30 years which gives us tons of experience with removing water and preventing future problems that could be related to the water damage. And because we have extensive plumbing knowledge as well, we can also help you protect against future mishaps like burst pipes and broken water heaters.