Comprehensive water damage cleanup for Hall County

All you need to know about water damage cleanup   

Mold is often the first thing that occurs after water damage. Whether it’s a spot or massive standing water, mold can quickly find a way in and spread over your house within 24 to 48 hours.   

All it needs is moisture, an edible source of food (like the drywall), and warmth (somewhere from 40 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit), and the spores can spread all over your house, clothes, food, and furniture.  

Health effects of mold  

It’s not long before it starts affecting the health of the individuals in your home, causing:  

• Sneezing  
• Dry eyes  
• Chronic headaches  
• Wheezing  
• Skin itching  
• Breathing difficulties  
• fatigue  
• Other allergic symptoms

Why hire professional services?  

Many people think it’s smart to restore their homes themselves after water damage. However, that requires extensive work, and following water damage, you are pressed for time and quite short-handed.   

Hence, you must hire efficient, experienced, professional services.   

Our team has all the equipment and tools to efficiently restore your home and rid it of moisture and mold. They know that timing is essential for all kinds of remedial services. Hence our staff bring a whole team to take control of the situation and prevent further water damage around the house.  They have mold detectors, experienced inspectors, consultants, cleaners, plumbers, and water restoration experts to provide our clients with complete water extraction and remedial services.  

Professional disposal  

Proper disposal requires specific safety measures. Of course, a homeowner would want to salvage and clean everything while they can. But did you know many items around the house, like carpets and, at times, furniture, cannot be salvaged?  

If water extraction takes longer than two days, it may get infested with mold and harmful bacteria, and there’s no way to clean that.  

Such carpets need to be thrown away immediately for health and safety. Moreover, proper disposal is essential to ensure no further contamination and spread of toxic allergens.  

Our experts have all the equipment for the safe and proper disposal of affected items. Our team also provides complete drywall and ceiling damage repairs, mold removal, and remediation works.   

Just give our team a call to learn more.  

Residential flooded basement cleanup

Basement flooding is relatively common among households. Since many pipelines pass through the basement, it is highly prone to flooding.   

Moreover, water heaters are usually stowed in the basements. Therefore, any leakages and issues with the supply lines could cause massive destruction.  

Flooding can also be due to natural disasters like heavy rains, tornadoes, and floods.  

Whenever there’s damage to the basement, it’s easy for water to get in and pool inside since these are below the ground levels.  

Standing water can damage your home’s foundation and structures badly. Over time the seepage and moisture inside the design will make it weak. That may cause massive destruction to the ceiling and walls and even collapse the whole system.  

• Always ensure the sump pump is in working order.  
• Check the drains and regularly clean them.  
• Insulate your pipelines during the winter.  
• Maintain a constant internal temperature during the winter to prevent pipe bursts.  
• Follow all directives of the state in case of a weather warning

Basement flooding – aftereffects  

Basement flooding is not only a menace to deal with. It can also cause many problems that people must be aware of. such as:

• Electric current and shock  
• Mold  
• Bacterial growth on standing water  
• Fire hazard due to gas leakages  
• Extensive damage to your prized possessions

The main hazard of having a flooded basement is that the water can electrocute you. So never step into a flooded basement by yourself. Instead, call our specialists and wait for assistance.  

Moreover, it can become toxic if the water isn’t extracted within 2-3 days. It will eat up your carpet and other upholstery and cause dangerous health conditions.  

What does flood damage cleanup require?

Damage following flooding requires much effort and, at times, heavy machinery for removal and cleaning.  

It can cause cracked floors, ceiling damage, and cracks in the walls. Sometimes water gets too deep and may cause the whole floor to crack or swell. The wallpaper may fall off, and the ceiling may collapse.  

It’s hard to remove all the debris yourself. It would help if you had professional cleaners for the job.   

Immediate response  

If you suffer from water damage and flooding, you should immediately call for help. Stay away from the water and turn off the main water supply valve.  

If you smell gas, vacate the house immediately and wait for the water damage restoration services.  

It’s smart to have water damage restoration services that provide 24/7 assistance in your emergency contacts.  

Our experts provide holistic services around the clock. They also bring in all the specialized equipment for efficient cleanup and dehumidification.  

Call our staff on our 24/7 helplines for assistance and consultation about water damage.  

Tools used for cleaning water damage   

Professional services can entail our heavy equipment and tools to help clean up water damage.   

Depending on the extent of flooding and damage, many of the tasks cannot be taken on by individuals.  

Our crew has to rely on heavy machines and other tools to remove the debris and rid your home of moisture and mold.  

Some of the most common equipment our staff uses for water damage restoration is as follows:  

Moisture meters  

Our staff uses industrial-grade moisture Meters to detect the water levels in the home. These devices also help our staff gauge the presence and spread of mold.  

Hence our team follows up with extensive fumigation to completely rid your home of mold and other harmful contaminants.  

Air scrubbers  

Air scrubbers help clean the air of contaminants and mold. However, since your home could be infested with bacteria, germs, and other harmful particles, it’s still prepared to live once the water has been extracted.  

As the water stays, it becomes a breeding ground for mold, bacteria, and other contaminants. Our powerful air scrubbers can help clean about 99% of the air in your home. So you and your loved ones can enjoy a safe and healthy atmosphere as our team restores your home to its original state.  

Air movers  

Our staff uses heavy and advanced drying equipment like these air Movers to dry your home of moisture entirely.  Our experts use this equipment to dry the carpets, walls, insides of the cabinet, basement, and flooring.  

Dehumidifiers  

Usually, LGR dehumidifiers are used in homes following water damage. These massively bring down the moisture content in the air. So if mold is hiding behind the walls or cabinets, the LGR dehumidifiers can help remove moisture making the place less favorable for mold to thrive.  

Carpet cleaning  

Moist carpets and upholstery can easily attract mold. It only takes 24-36 hours for your soaked carpets to become dangerously contaminated with mold, bacteria, and germs.  

The situation can be even worse if your homes have been flooded due to drainage problems. Since the water is already contaminated, it may be impossible to restore your carpets.  

Carpet water damage cleaning process  

Our team follows a step-wise process to cleanse your carpets and salvage them as long as it’s within the safety timelines.  

• First, they dry the carpet using our air movers and advanced drying equipment.  
• Next, they scrub clean the carpet using industrial-grade cleaner and disinfectant.  
• Finally, the carpet is washed and dried.  

How to know when the carpet is unsalvageable  

Some subtle signs show that mold and bacteria have badly affected your carpet. In that case, it is smart to throw away the carpet instead of investing in ways to clean it.  

Some key signs to look for are: 

• Discoloration 
• Presence of mold  
• Threads sticking out showing the damage,  
• The carpet remains soaked for over three days  

However, never attempt to throw out the carpet in the bin yourself. Since it is contaminated, it could infect anyone it contacts.  

Ensure you hire professional services for the proper disposal. Our professionals bring our disposal squad to properly dispose of and discard the badly damaged parts of the property.  

Give our team a call to learn more.  

Complete water damage restoration  

The one thing that’s crucial to water damage restoration is time. The sooner you get help and the restoration work begins, the more your chances of being able to recover your belongings.  

Always be stringent in case of signs of water damage. Even if it’s a fishy stain or basement seepage, check it before it becomes a bigger problem.  

Our team provides annual inspections, water damage consultation, and emergency damage restoration services. Our specialists also offer cleaning services and help replace the floor, drywall, and ceiling damage. Our cleaners have the knowledge and tools to efficiently clean and restore carpets, furniture, upholstery, and other belongings.  

If you suspect water damage, just call our team, and they’ll do the rest.  

Water damage prevention tips for homeowners  

Water damage can quickly become a nightmare. It can hit the calm and comfort of the home at any point of the day or night. Imagine sitting by the television lounging with your family or returning home after a vacation, and suddenly you find your home flooded all over.  

Things could become more bizarre if the ceiling collapses or the lights go out.  

With such heavy outcomes, it’s no wonder that water damage is the second most frequently filed claim by homeowners.  

It can happen when you least expect it, so most homeowners must be equipped to deal with the damage. However, specific tips could prevent the damage and save you hundreds and thousands of dollars worth of water damage repair work.