Water damage is not something any homeowner wants to deal with, ever. Whether it is water damage from a bathtub overflowing or pipes bursting after a hard freeze, or water damage from a fire being put out. Water damage isn’t fun, and it is expensive to recover and recoup from. Fortunately, there are professional companies that offer water mitigation and recovery.
The clean-up process of water damage is different for every case. Every property is unique, and the situation caused by water damage is unique. An individualized plan for water mitigation action is required for every property affected. So, what is water restoration?
Let’s talk about what both of those are for a moment because, while water mitigation and restoration are seen as the same, they are different. So, exactly what is water mitigation service? Water mitigation is the practice of lessening the loss of property from a disaster. Water mitigation entails thoroughly cleaning, drying, repairing, restoring, and sanitizing property back to its original stature pre-damage.
What does water mitigation include?
There is a wide array of activities involved in the water mitigation process, and no two water damaged properties are the same because the loss of the property involved is different. Water mitigation involves anything that refers to the water damage, involving such things as:
- Cleaning the property
- Sanitizing the property
- Removal of materials that are potentially hazardous
- Drying the water damaged space to prevent further damage or mold
- Repairing any property with water damage
- Restoring the property to pre-water damaged condition
- Replacing irreparable water damaged items
- Provide water mitigation estimate to insurance company to cover losses
- Organize the contractors assigned to do repairs?
Is water mitigation necessary?
Yes, and most homeowner’s insurance policies state the homeowner must follow the recommended water mitigation steps to keep any further damage and loss from happening. In other words, forgoing and not doing what the water mitigation professionals recommend could cause the insurance company not to pay for any damages or loss. If water mitigation isn’t done immediately and thoroughly, the property is vulnerable to more damage.
Call the Insurance Company
Stay Safe
- Turn the gas and power off
- Dress in Protective Gear
- Protect the Valuables
Take pictures and/or videos and make notes while waiting on the water mitigation and restoration crew. This information will prove to be invaluable when the insurance adjuster arrives. Call (303) 647-3883 today for your water mitigation needs in Erie and Denver, CO.
