The Reality of Water Damage

7/20/2021 (Permalink)

Are you a property owner with a keen understanding of water damage? It is okay if you cannot answer this question confidently, the typical homeowner is not equipped with an arsenal of information regarding the potential of natural disasters. That is why SERVPRO is here to chart the course for future property owners by providing the education necessary to carefully maintain all types of land and prevent every strain of natural disaster. 

Water damage is one of the most formidable and recurrent forms of natural calamity. The majority of our calls pertain to damage of the sort, so familiarizing yourself with the reality of this is paramount to being an efficient property owner. 

The most pressing issue on an owner’s mind after suffering from property damage is the monetary cost. Damage is an unforeseen obstacle, and often unaccounted for in one’s finances. This is what insurance is for, to act as a safety net for events that are known to likely happen, but never when, where or to what degree. 

The price tag to water damage is determined in the assessment phase, by the equipment needed for the job and the time it will take to completely mitigate the affected areas. A pipe leak that was caught early on causing damage to a fraction of the property will cost considerably less than if an entire house were to flood from a sudden and profuse pipe burst. Leaks in the water supply line tend to burst. This is why we push routine property inspection and damage preparation so potential hazards may be noticed sooner rather than later.  

Certain water damage jobs require occupants of the property to relocate during the mitigation process. Water damage is classified under three categories, clean water, greywater and black water. Grey and black water damage is handled with extra care by our technicians and will most likely necessitate temporary relocation from the property. This is for the safety of everyone involved in the process so that any and all damage is contained and properly handled. 

These features of water damage are something to think about as a property owner. Know the reality of what you are getting into and how to best prepare yourself to avoid a damaging situation. And if it happens anyways, don't worry, contact us here at SERVPRO using our 24 hour emergency service line (949) 429-3188.