Are you wondering how to deal with the water damage inside your home?
Water damage inside your home due to problems in the plumbing system or a faulty home electrical appliance like a water heater or sump pump can be a serious issue to deal with. Water damage not only causes immediate visible damage to the interior design of your home but it can also lead to several health and safety issues further down the line. As a result, water damage can become a hindrance to the comfort of your home and get in the way of your daily activities.
This is why it’s important for you to address the source of the water damage and get timely repairs in order to restore your home. The best thing to do is to call water damage restoration and repair services, like Service Team of Professionals (STOP), as quickly as possible. This way you can avoid the inconvenience of long term problems like ongoing structural damage and mold growth in your home.
In this article, we will discuss a few important steps you should take before a representative from the service provider shows up to repair the water damage in your home. It’s a good idea to educate yourself about these different steps as they will enable you to minimize the damage to your home.
Shut Off the Main Water Supply
The most important thing you can do is to shut off the main water supply to your home. This will stop the water from leaking. This will also help to minimize the damage to your home if the water damage was caused by leaking pipes or water heater faults.
If you are not familiar with where to shut of the main water supply, a call to a plumber or emergency water removal service, like STOP, is critical.
Turn Off the Electrical Power
Turning off the electrical power from the main switchboard in your home is important. This will help to avoid any chances of your family members getting electrocuted when they are inside your home.
You should never move any electrical appliances before you have turned off the main electrical power supply. Gathered water and electrical appliances can lead to dangerous accidents. This is why making sure the electrical power is turned off is an important safety precaution. It will help you protect your family members against the risk of getting electrocuted.
If you have any electrical wires, outlets, or appliances in the water, DO NOT attempt to walk in the water or touch the wires, outlets, or appliances. Only trained professionals like electricians should do this work. Call your local electrician. If you call STOP, STOP will help you find an electrician to take turn off the electrical power. Then, STOP can begin the water damage clean up and removal.
Assess the Damage
Try to inspect your home carefully to find out the degree of the water damage and maybe the source. This is not always easy or possible to do. By calling water damage clean up services like STOP Metrowest right away, the damage can be assessed using equipment that detects water and the amount of moisture in any material. STOP will provide a plan for the water damage mitigation and work with you and your insurance agent (if an insurance claim) to dry and clean up the damage as quickly as possible. With STOP, you are not alone!
STOP Metrowest is an IICRC Certified Firm – safe, quality, and compassionate service is our priority! We provide 24/7 emergency water removal and restoration of any water damage related issues in Framingham MA or other Metrowest MA communities like Sudbury MA, Holliston MA, and Weston MA. Call STOP MetroWest 508-753-3780.
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