31 Jan Act fast to avoid mold after water damage

Water damage can be one of the most devastating events to befall a home owner. Once it has
happened on your property, you are on the clock to take action before the damage gets any worse.
Untreated water damage inevitably leads to more property damage, mold, and all the health
problems associated with it. Luckily, water remediation and water removal in Atalanta are just a
phone call away.

Water damage woes
Water damage can come from a long list of causes. Everything from a hurricane storm surge to an
overflowing washing machine can cause water damage. Drains with backed up pipes can cause
pipes to burst or leak, and plumbing issues are among the top reasons for water damage. Some
areas in your home or business may have a build up of water, like outdoors against foundations,
and indoors in basements and attics. HVAC units like air conditioners and heaters can malfunction
and cause water damage. Of course, when flash floods, heavy rains, hurricanes, or other natural
disasters are in the forecast, even if you take all possible precautions before it hits, you are likely to
wind up with water damage.

Prevent mold after water damage
The key to preventing mold after water damage is to act quickly. Waiting even a few days can mean
the difference between a small problem and a huge one. Mold can start to grow after as little as 48
hours, and can cause sneezing, coughing, itchy eyes, rashes, upper respiratory issues, and other
long-term problems. The longer things stay wet, the more opportunity harmful mold has to grow. Call
the professionals right away to avoid mold after water damage. The sooner you do, the better.
Water removal process

There are many steps that need to be taken to remove water from your home or business. First, you
may need to move out to protect yourself and your belongings from further harm. Then, our highly
trained professionals use a variety of equipment to get the water out like submersible pumps and
industrial wet vacs. At this point, we will inspect your carpets and flooring to see if they need to be
removed.

The next step is to dry and dehumidify. This is done using industrial dehumidifiers and fans, and we
monitor the process with moisture meters to make sure all drying goals are met. Commercial
dehumidifiers help prevent even more damage to your home, like floor warping or walls swelling.
Remember, it is important to take care of your emergency drying services quickly before mold starts
to spread.

Although water damage to your home can be devastating, there is a solution. Call our water
restoration Atlanta specialists to make the problem a thing of the past. Our emergency response
team is fully licensed and certified, and we have all the latest commercial equipment and technology
to make sure your home is as good as new. Don’t hesitate to contact us quickly before your problem
gets any worse. Call us today for an immediate appointment and free consultation.
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