Your Home Has Water Damage, Now What?

4/30/2018 (Permalink)

While there are preventive measures that can be taken to try and avoid experiencing water damage in your home, it is something that can't always be avoided.  If you find yourself in a situation where your home has been affected by water damage, it is important to act quickly.  Whether you are waiting for help, or you plan on tackling the clean up yourself here are some quick tips on what to do as soon as the water damage has been discovered.

Shut Off The Source (If Possible)

Making sure you locate the source of the issue and putting a stop to it is important.  Whether it be a leaky pipe or rainwater sneaking in through a window, it is important to try and stop the source as soon as possible.  The longer water sits, the more damage it will cause.  

Look For Safety Issues and Turn off Circuit Breakers For Wet Areas

Look around your home and determine if the water is near any electrical appliances or lights.  If so, make sure the circuit breakers are turned off to these areas, so they do not become a danger or create more damage.

Protect and Preserve Contents

It is important to cover or remove any damageable contents from the affected areas.  If furniture and contents of value sit in water for long periods of time, they may be unfixable by the time they are removed. 

Do NOT Use Wet Electronics or Electrical Appliances

Using water damaged electronics or appliances can be very dangerous, and it should be avoided at all times.  This includes the light fixtures and ceiling fans in any of the affected rooms.

Water damage gets worse the longer it sits.  Responding to the situation as quickly as possible could make all the difference in saving your home from extensive damage and preserving your irreplaceable valuables.