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How to Fix Water Damaged Furniture

When a flood occurs, it can cause a significant amount of damage within minutes as you most likely have personal contents with high sentimental or monetary value. In addition, your building materials can also become warped and discolored after having contact with the water. The first step to take when finding a flood or significant water damage on your property is to call a water damage restoration and flood cleanup professional. But if you wish to save extra costs and restore some materials yourself, you can learn here how to fix water damaged furniture. Just remember that you have to react quickly because the wooden legs can easily become ruined after being submerged in the water for too long. Fix Damaged Furniture: The Drying Process As you may already be aware, water will become e...

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Is Flood Insurance Included in Homeowner’s Insurance?

Other than property fires, experiencing a flood can be one of the most stressful problems for home owners. All porous materials, including wood, drywall, and fabrics will quickly sustain permanent damage if they are not treated by a flood cleanup professional. In addition, your contents can also become ruined without treatment. Although water damage restoration services are essential and will save money in replacement costs, they are not cheap. Thankfully, many insurance company policies will cover the damage restoration costs, depending on the owner’s policy. But unfortunately, flood insurance must be purchased in addition to the standard plan. Ultimately, to answer the question: is flood insurance included in homeowner’s insurance? No, it is not. What is Included in Flood Insurance ...

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Preventing Water Damage In Your Home

There are many different ways to find water leaks in your home. The following are popular appliances and places that can cause water damage in your home. Refrigerator Water Damage - If you believe the leak is coming from the back, it may be from the icemaker valve. When the fridge is sending water to the ice machine, you should be able to tell if water is leaking from the hose. If this is the case, a simple valve replacement should do the trick. - Icemaker gears can also break. You can notice this if there is a large amount of ice buildup in your tray. - Condensation is also a common problem with refrigerators, this can be caused by extreme temperatures in either the fridge or freezer. The trim or gasket may need replacing as well. If your fridge isn’t closing properly, ...

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Water Damage Clean Up or Restoration services – What’s the difference?

Water damage is “any water that causes the usefulness, or future use or value of any property to become impaired by water.” For example, if a gallon of water is spilled over a hundred square feet of carpet, it will do little damage. If an aquarium breaks on the same carpet, it will certainly cause damage. If the water is contaminated, the water damage will be even more serious. The old days of cleaning up water damage with a wet vacuum and opening the windows to allow for natural drying of structures and contents can bring unwanted secondary damage, potential mold growth and a host of other potential health and liability concerns. The old days are gone and thank goodness. The restoration industry has continued to evolve and restoration firms today must be well trained in microbiology, b...

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Repairing Water Damaged Homes

Disaster strikes! Mother Nature is once again determined to make her mark -- this time on your home! What do you do when it’s time to return after she has chased you out of your home with a flood? Your kitchen sink plots against you, running stealthily all night long, leaving you to the nasty surprise of a flooded kitchen! How much will it cost to repair the damage? What do you do to start picking up the soggy pieces? The costs for remedying such a devastating occurrence is increasingly steep, generally running around $5,000. This cost tends to fluctuate depending on location, the size of the damage, and the items involved. In a home owner’s article, insurance adjuster Jim Swegle of Safeco Insurance stated that “Water is the most common cause of home damage today -- even more lik...

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Wish List for Your Home and Office – Water Damage Restoration

Pipes burst? Flood damage? Did you leave the water running? From Mother Nature to faulty memory, water damage can be one of the worst dramas for a homeowner to deal with -- which is why listed below are the top three ways to cut down on the potential damage. #1: Find out where the water is coming from. This may sound obvious, but if you’ve just come home and found a gigantic mess and don’t know where it originated, the first thing you need to do is FIND IT. If you are not able to find the actual source of the water, you may have a pipe that has burst. You want to stop additional water from entering your home as soon as possible. If you have a bust pipe, turn off the water supply to your home, if your roof is leaking, stop the leak as best you can. #2: Figure out how much dam...

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Water Damage Cleanup Service Costs

After a flood, burst pipe, or roof leak, getting your property restored quickly is a top priority. Removing standing water and drying out your property is key to minimizing water damage and avoiding problems with mold growth later on. Finding a water damage remediation service that works within your budget is just as important. While your homeowners insurance may cover some types of water damage, you will probably end up paying some of the cleanup costs yourself. Factors Affecting Water Damage Remediation Costs The type of water involved and the size of the affected area determine the cost of a water damage remediation project. Water is divided into three categories: Category 1 is essentially clean water. This type of water usually comes from a burst supply pipe or a faucet left...

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Water Damage Cleanup – Helpful Tips

When your home or business has been damaged by a flood or burst pipe, you will need an expert in flood damage remediation. The professionals at RestorationMasterFinder.com will repair the damage and restore your space. After you call in a water damage cleanup company, there are a few things you should do to minimize the damage to the structure and your belongings: Assess Safety Before you enter the damaged area, do a safety assessment. Depending on the extent of the damage, it may not be safe for you to enter your home or office. Water damage can weaken the structural integrity of the building. Do not enter an area with sagging ceilings. If the electricity to the building has not been shut off, watch for submerged electrical appliances and electronics. These can short and cau...

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Water Damage Restoration – Choosing a Service Provider

Finding a water damage restoration service can be complicated by the many reasons you may require water damage cleanup. Floods, burst pipes or water damage after a fire signal the need for immediate water damage restoration, but rain leaks or other water sources may not be evident until the problem has spread. Water damage cleanup can be one of the most difficult tasks confronting a property owner. Water flows on the path of least resistance, and can be absorbed by porous materials, including wood and sheetrock, so the damage can spread quickly. Here are some considerations for homeowners when deciding on a water damage restoration service: What is the source of the water damage? The type of damage will affect the water damage remediation plan. For example, water damage cleanu...

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