Water Damage Restoration

Water Mitigation Services

All FLEET Response local restoration companies provide a wide range of water damage restoration services, including:

• Water extraction
• Debris removal
• Pump outs
• Carpet extraction
• Pack-ups and storage
• Structural drying
• Shoring, tarping, and board-ups
• Moisture monitoring and drying verification
• Humidity control
• Odor control and deodorization
• Complete reconstruction

Common Causes of Water Damage

Plumbing issues and storm damage from weather-related events are the most common causes of water damage. This can include:

• Flash floods – When water levels rise suddenly, it can result in flash floods that may cause significant amounts of water to accumulate inside your property.
• Storm damage – Severe storms can cause water to seep into your home or business. The risk of water damage after a severe storm is especially high if you are located in a low-lying area or have damage to your roof.
• Poor plumbing maintenance – Poor plumbing maintenance can lead to clogs that cause toilets, sinks, and bathtubs to overflow, resulting in flooding.
• Supply line and pipe leaks – Properties with old plumbing systems may have pipes that have deteriorated over time. Eventually, they may burst and cause significant flooding. Leaky pipes can also result in water seeping into walls and floors, causing water damage to develop slowly over time.
• Frozen pipes – If your pipes aren’t properly insulated, they can freeze during the cold winter months. Water expands when it freezes, and this results in damage to the water lines that can create leaks. If these pipes eventually burst, it can result in flooding.

What to Do After Water Damage

If you experience water damage, there are several steps you can take to mitigate the problem while you wait for the water damage restoration specialists at our local company to arrive. Keep in mind that the safety of you and your family should always remain your top priority. Only take the steps you feel you can do safely. Once our local company arrives, they’ll assess the issue and take any action necessary to prevent additional damage from occurring.

The following steps will help you minimize the severity of water damage and reduce your risk of injury:

• Shut off the water source causing the damage if possible, or contact a professional who can assist you with this task
• If it’s safe to access the electrical panel without causing a shock, turn off any circuit breakers powering the wet areas of the property
• Use a bucket, mop or towels to remove as much excess water as possible
• Remove wet upholstery cushions and prop them up so that they can dry
• Use wood blocks or aluminum foil to place a barrier between your furniture legs and wet carpeting
• Remove any valuable objects, electronic devices, paintings, and important documents from wet areas and secure them in a dry place
• Hang leather items separately at room temperature
• Stay clear of any areas that have electrical outlets, electrical equipment, or circuit breakers that have been exposed to water, since these areas present a risk of electric shock
• Don’t use a vacuum cleaner to remove water from your carpet since this may cause an electrical shock or damage the vacuum
• Don’t use ceiling fixtures such as fans or lights in rooms with wet ceilings
• Stay out of rooms where ceilings are sagging from water damage

Why Choose Professional Water Damage Restoration

We understand that as a homeowner, your first response to a water emergency might be “I can fix this.” However, there are many good reasons why you should step aside and let water damage restoration professionals handle the job. When you work with your FLEET Response local company, you’ll experience a variety of benefits.

Protect Your Property

A professional water damage restoration company knows how to minimize the damage to your property. All FLEET Response local companies offer 24/7 emergency response services. They can be there immediately and begin working to stop the spread of water damage. You might not be able to do much more than throw down a few towels, but our local companies have the proper tools to contain and remove the water. They also have experience and training in how water infiltrates homes, and they can work to stop water taking paths you might not think of.

Accurately Assess Damage

How much damage did water really do to your home? You might not be able to look at a piece of wood or drywall and tell whether it’s structurally compromised, but the technicians at our local companies are experts. They know when water damage requires additional repairs and when they can simply dry your property thoroughly and perform cosmetic restoration. Let our experts assess your damage, and you’ll know the full extent of the damage to your property.

Repairs Done Right

Once our local company assesses the need for repairs, they know how to perform those repairs to make your home as good as new. This includes making repairs in areas that you can’t see, such as wall cavities and subflooring.

We Can Deal with Your Insurance Company

You only deal with your insurance company when you have a problem, which is hopefully not very often. However, at FLEET Response, we deal with insurance companies every day. Our local companies know how to properly document damage, file claims, and report repairs to ensure you get paid the amount you deserve after your water damage incident.

Get Life Back to Normal

Without a professional response, water damage to your home can hang over your head. Without specialized equipment, it’s hard to be sure that the restoration process was handled correctly. You may wonder if there are ongoing concerns. Did the water start the growth of mold in your home? Did the water weaken a load-bearing wall? Is that new creaky spot on the floor a sign that the floorboards are weakened? Let one of our local water damage restoration professionals handle the repairs to give you peace of mind. You’ll be able to put this entire incident behind you much faster.

Our Water Damage Restoration Process

At FLEET Response, we’re committed to working quickly and efficiently to minimize the damage to your property, prevent additional problems from developing, and restore your property to its pre-damaged condition. To accomplish these goals, we’ve worked with all our local companies to establish a meticulous process that adheres to all industry standards, ensuring all water damage restoration protocols are performed properly every time.

Our process involves the following steps:

• Identify the Source – The first step is always to identify and stop the source of the water causing the damage. In some situations, this may involve shutting off the water supply or making temporary repairs to prevent additional water from flowing into your home or business.
• Extraction – Powerful pumps and water extraction equipment will be used to remove any standing water from the property. During this stage, all damp building materials will be removed, and any contents will be prepared for cleaning and restoration.
• Drying – After removing the water and wet materials, our teams will set up fans and dehumidifiers to dry all the affected areas. Moisture monitors will be used to determine when your property is thoroughly dried.
• Clean/Deodorize/Disinfect – Our teams use industrial grade products, state-of-the-art equipment, and specialized techniques to make sure all furniture, personal belongings, and structural components of the property are properly cleaned, deodorized, and disinfected.
• Reconstruction – Once the damaged areas have been cleaned and dried, our teams will perform any necessary reconstruction so that your property can be restored to its pre-loss condition. This can involve replacing floors, installing new insulation and drywall, and any other repairs necessary to restore building structures. Our goal is to return your property to its previous condition or better.

Mold Remediation After Water Damage

It’s common to experience mold growth after water damage. Damp environments provide optimal conditions for mold to thrive, and these microscopic spores can start spreading throughout your property within 72 hours of coming into contact with moisture.

If left untreated, mold growth can potentially result in health issues for individuals with allergies or a history of respiratory conditions. Therefore, it’s critical that you address any mold issues as part of the water damage restoration process.

Our local companies will inspect your property for signs of mold growth. This includes both areas that are readily visible as well as areas where mold may be hidden such as behind walls or in the insulation. If any mold is detected, our teams will perform all necessary mold remediation services to eliminate all mold and prevent regrowth. This step is critical to ensuring your property is safe to inhabit.

Assistance Working with Your Insurance Company

You may be wondering how you can afford water damage restoration services. In many instances, water damage is covered by insurance, making these essential services easy to fit into your budget. Our local companies will work directly with your insurance company to ensure the claim is handled quickly and efficiently. They’ll provide you and your insurance company with regular status updates throughout the project. This gives you peace of mind that this important aspect of the water damage restoration process is being handled correctly and that you’re receiving all the benefits to which you’re entitled.