Why You Should Not Handle Water Damage On Your Own

7/14/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Longview has the expertise, training, and experience to handle any size disaster.

When finding themselves in the midst of a water damage event, many people immediately react by jumping in and cleaning up the mess themselves. Beginning the restoration process as soon as possible is important but starting before you know exactly what you are doing, could actually make things worse. The most critical mistake to not make is failing to hire a professional restoration company to do the dirty work for you. SERVPRO of Longview has the expertise, training, and experience to handle any size disaster. Here are a few common mistakes that have can detrimental consequences, be sure to use this list as a guide on what to avoid.

- Not Having the Job Done Right the First Time

Adopting the “do it yourself” approach when it comes to water damage clean-up is often the go-to mindset. However, this is usually a more difficult process than people think. It can be a long and following the proper procedures can seem tedious, nonetheless they are very important. For example, if you neglect to begin airing out your home by opening up windows and doors for ventilation and using fans to dry things out as soon as possible, the damage becomes exponential.

- Not Being Completely Thorough

As mentioned above, the water damage restoration process done right requires that you be very thorough. Cutting corners and major shortcuts will not make a big difference in the end and can inflict more damage. It is better to have the job done right initially, but it will not happen overnight.

- Waiting Too Long

It can be tempting to put off dealing with flooding or water damage when it’s just a small incident, especially when life is hectic. Even minor flooding can lead to major damage in the long run. Water can seep into walls and flooring over time when not dried properly and can cause structural damage and mold growth. It’s not worth the risk to procrastinate.

- Not Involving a Certified Restoration Company

Trying to tackle the water damage restoration process on your own is great undertaking. Having it done right the first time requires the proper expertise, the right equipment, and enough time to be as thorough as required. Though it may seem like you have the time and resources to clean it up, you will soon realize the process is more involved than originally thought.

Should you ever find yourself in a situation where your home or business has been compromised by flooding or water damage, don’t hesitate to contact the professionals at SERVPRO of Longview.

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