WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOUR HOME HAS BEEN DAMAGED BY WATER

While you might be aware that a deluge with possible flooding is likely to occur, you are probably like most people and you think that your home will get through it unscathed. Another common scenario is when your washing machine or dishwasher overflows unexpectedly. A third, common instance is when a slow water leak or drip that was not noticed until other signs appeared.

Water Damage Can Appear in Many Different Ways

All of these situations are ones that can damage a home so severely that most homeowners simply don’t have the knowledge or the equipment to handle it properly and safely. This is the time to call in the experts. Here’s what to expect when you do. 

1. Thorough assessment

When the professional property restoration company arrives at your home, the first thing you can expect is a thorough assessment of the damage. Not only will this provide you with a comprehensive list of the damages, it often includes an outline of the steps that will be followed to extract the water from your home. 

2. Prepared for anything

The company will come prepared with the latest equipment designed to help with every phase of the cleanup and restoration process. Whether this is equipment is the type that is designed to remove water from your home like fans, dehumidifiers, extractors and other specialized drying equipment or it is state-of-the-art equipment for the detection of moisture in places that aren’t visible to the naked eye, you can expect personnel that is well trained on its proper use. 

3. Experience and expertise

The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is the standard by which the industry is measured. A certification from this organization ensures that you are getting highly trained personnel. They are armed with the latest techniques that provide them with the expertise they need to tackle are of the scenarios noted above — and numerous others. This knowledge is backed by years of experience in the methods that have been proven to be effective. 

A & A Property Restoration provides residents of Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding areas with water restoration services they can count on. With restoration experience reaching back to 1982, A & A Property Restoration offers proven water restoration delivered by their personable and friendly staff.