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Tips to Repair and Restore Your Home's Interior After Water Damage

by Bernard Jennings

Water leaks and flooding in your home is one of the worst disasters next to a home fire and can be equally damaging in terms of removing and restoring items. When you experience water damage on any level, it is essential to know the basic steps to handle the situation so you can get your home and life back in order. Here are some ideas to help you handle water damage inside your home with resulting mold and mildew growth.

Handle Restoration Preparation

As you first discover a water leak or flood inside your home, remove the water and get the area drying out as quickly as possible. The reason for this is so you can prevent mold growth and so you can begin the clean-up and restoration of your home. Rent a water pump to remove large amounts of standing water and set up heavy-duty fans to dry out wet surfaces.

Contact your homeowner's insurance to verify if your insurance covers the repair and water damage. For example, if your home was damaged by a broken water line, outside flood conditions, or from a malfunctioning clothes washer that continued to fill with water and overflowed into your home. The type of problem leading to the flood and water damage can make a big difference in its coverage by your insurance.

You should also take photographs of the damage and record serial numbers of electronics that were damaged in the flooding. It is important you follow your insurance's claim process to ensure your damage is covered.

Salvage and Clean-Up 

At this stage of the clean-up, you have removed standing water and alerted your insurance of a claim. Now, begin to remove non-salvageable items, such as saturated drywall, insulation, carpeting, and upholstered furniture. You may have already contacted a flood damage and restoration professional to help you recover your home and possessions.

Consult with your restoration professional to determine which furnishings can be restored. For example, you might have a set of wood furniture that looks damaged and not salvageable because of mold growth but can be saved with some exact restoration techniques. Rugs and other upholstered furnishings can also be saved with the necessary cleaning and drying-out. 

When you have to remove and discard damaged flooring in your home, take this opportunity to update your home to prevent future moisture problems. Flooring is constantly getting wet from many sources, so why not update it with new water-resistant material? Look into replacing your flooring with vinyl, engineered wood, or tile to replace your water-damaged and moldy carpeting or warped hardwood.

To learn more about water restoration, contact a professional near you.

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