Water Damage
What Causes Water Damage?
Plumbing leaks
Broken water heaters
Severe weather
Appliance leaks
Burst or broken pipes and hoses
A clogged toilet
Moisture behind walls
A leaking roof
Foundation cracks
Damaged or inadequate moisture barriers
Water damage can occur from multiple sources, including but not limited to broken water heaters, flooded crawl spaces, or bursts pipes during the winter. Many different sources may go unnoticed for quite some time. However, excess water in your home can promote electrical hazards, cause expensive damage to your home’s structure and furnishings, and can even lead to the growth of hazardous mold. One of the most common sources of water damage is from a flooded basement or a flooded crawl space. A home or building with its contents can be damaged in a short matter of time if the water source or potential damage is not inspected as early as possible.
Why work with Express Damage Restoration?
WE FIX WATER DAMAGE LIKE IT NEVER HAPPENED!
Each day at Express Damage Restoration we focus on returning homes and lives to normal as soon as possible.
We have worked with many remediation processes within our business, we know that each job is different in terms of finding a solution.
We are experts in emergency services!
We work with ALL insurance companies, until the job is complete, and you are satisfied!
As certified water damage restoration specialists, we provide expert help to both residential and commercial owners alike.
We are located in the Mayfield Ky area and are available day or night, 7 days a week for emergency restoration services for water, fire, or smoke damage as well as mold remediation and more!
Any amount of water damage can cause large and small issues inside the home. The sooner the cleanup begins, the sooner the damage can be mitigated.
Working side-by-side with you from the initial phone call to the final fix, we create custom solutions for returning your home and lives to normal
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What to consider when choosing a fire and damage restoration company
Certified experts
It is imperative to make certain that the company in question has all the required state and local certifications to complete the restoration job. These certifications should also be up-to-date.
• Certification: Look for credentials from the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification, also known as the IICRC, for well-trained fire and water damage experts.
• Sub-certifications: The IICRC has additional specializations such as mold remediation or structural and commercial Drying. Ask the company for details about their sub-certifications.
• Restoration vs. reconstruction: Note that the IICRC refers to restoration, not reconstruction. If the damage is to severe that contractors are required to partially or completely rebuild/reconstruct properties, make sure that they have all the proper local licenses and certifications necessary.
Experience
Every disaster is unique and requires the utmost care. If a company begins operating from the wrong starting assumptions, it can prolong or completely derail the restoration project unnecessarily.
• Relevant experience: Make sure that the company providing restoration has dealt with many previous situations that are similar to the current task at hand. For example, standing water from a flood could become contaminated with chemicals or substances that make it a biohazard. Make sure the company knows what they are dealing with before they come out to avoid added confusion that slows down the job.
• Comprehensive evaluations: Don't hold back any information. Even details that don't seem to be significant initially can greatly impact the company's professional evaluation of the restoration requirements or the extent of structural damage.
Asset protection
Different kinds of materials - such as furniture, computers, floors, etc. - require different treatments under very specific timetables.
• High-priority assets: Decide which assets have the highest priority and then look for the company that specializes in that particular area.
• Practicality: Replacing property or recreating data may be less expensive than restoration. Don't compromise your practicality.
• Pre-inspection reports: Some types of leases require a pre-inspection report by qualified restoration personnel to establish insurability levels.
Time to recovery
Hours, and sometimes minutes, can make all the difference in what is recoverable. Make sure the company will be ready the moment disaster strikes.
• Rapid response: The first few hours after a disaster can make all the difference in terms of what is recoverable. Look for rapid response times. Also critical, is advice on what to do immediately and what needs attention within the first 24 hours.
• Schedules: Look for a company that can give a full, detailed schedule of steps that they will need to perform before an estimated completion date.
• Variable costs: Be prepared for costs to vary greatly based on factors that aren't obvious at first, such as structural damage and the extent of smoke damage.
Storage facilities
Some restoration companies offer storage facilities. Find out how much space the company has to house your undamaged assets and what their storage rates are.
• Storage conditions: Make sure that storage facilities are nearby and adequate in terms of factors like temperature control and security.
• Packing services: Ask if they provide packing services, which means that they can thoroughly clean property before packing it up and putting it into the company's storage facility.
• Record keeping: Make sure to take photographic records of the condition of your property before it goes into storage.
Referrals
Ask for names of commercial or governmental agencies that the company has worked for and look for referrals.
• Referral limitations: Don't discount a company just because its referrals aren't perfect. Some items simply aren't restorable, and that fact creates disappointment.