Watch I have Water Damage in my house, What do I do? - Flood Damage Pro in New Channel | Channify

Water Damage always comes as a surprise. Whether it’s a flood, a broken pipe or leaking dishwasher, it always happens when you don’t expect it. It’s important not to panic because you must act quickly – before the water damage becomes even bigger. Imagine you wake up in the morning. You walk into the kitchen to prepare your morning coffee and your feet are suddenly cold and wet. You look down and you’re not sure if it’s a dream or reality. “What should I do now?” Confusion, frustration and lots of other emotions are going through your mind. This is why Flood Damage Pro is here, to give you some first aid tips on what to do when you have water damage in your property (big or small). 1. Stop the water. That means either shutting off the main water valve, the local valve, or placing a bucket to catch a dripping leak. This will make sure water doesn’t continue to flow and cause even more damage. 2. Safety first. Turn off the electricity, but only if you can reach it safely. You can’t be too careful in these kinds of situations. 3. Prevent damage to your possessions. Move furniture, electronics, and other wood, paper, or fabric items out of the path of the water. Put styrofoam or foil under the legs of wooden furniture to keep them off wet carpets. After the first aid (shutting down the water main and the electricity), the next thing you must do is call your insurance company. It takes about 48 hours for mold to start growing, and you want to prevent that from happening. By the way, make sure not to use the word “flood” if it’s not really a flood. There is a big difference in the insurance world between flood and water damage. You want to ask your insurance company three things: “Am I covered for water damage by the insurance?”, “What is my deductible?”, “How fast can someone come and take care of the situation?” The insurance company will be able to help you with the repair. They will either send their own adjuster or give you the green light to call a professional water damage company to repair and restore your property. Remember – you are the customer and you decide who to work with. You need to be comfortable with the water damage restoration company working for you, and you should choose the most professional and knowledgeable staff to do it. Choosing the right company will save you a lot of headaches. We know, since we were called more than once to replace other companies who did more damage than repair. Once the professionals arrive, you’ll feel better. They will help you and your family move on with normal life in no time. Remember, if a larger area of your home has been affected don't attempt to treat it yourself, it may be dangerous. Contact Flood Damage Pro for help. We have a toll free 24/7 emergency hotline – 1-800 474-6205, so don’t hesitate to call us right now! More from Flood Damage Pro: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/FloodDamagePro Website: http://www.flooddamagepro.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FloodDamagePro/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FloodDamagePro Google+: https://plus.google.com/+Flooddamagepro/