Call Our Emergency Response Team In Selden When You Are Facing Water Damage

11/26/2019 (Permalink)

The water heater supply line burst and spewed water onto the concrete floor of this basement.

Things You Can Do Before Helps Arrives for Water Removal at Your Selden Home

SERVPRO technicians arrive quickly to clean up water damage after the initial phone call. Homeowners can take action against the water loss during the period between the time of the call and the arrival of the technicians.

Before water damage cleanup in a Selden home, it is helpful to pick up small items on the floor. The removal of decorative baskets, magazines, children, and pet toys, and other objects makes the water extraction process go easier.

Safety First

SERVPRO technicians may advise that the electricity is turned off and do not test any electronics with possible water damage. The technicians can arrange for a professional to evaluate any devices, so there is no danger of electrical shock.

DIY Water Removal

If there are rags, towels, or mops available, use them to blot up the water. Avoid areas of the home; however, where slip and fall accidents on a wet floor have the potential to occur. A wet/dry vacuum can assist with water extraction until the technicians arrive on-site.

Special Attention to Wet Carpet

When the carpet is part of the water loss incident in a home, unless the water tests positive for contaminants or sewage, it can often dry in place. In cases where the carpet requires removal, homeowners should not attempt to lift it on their own. Technicians extract the water to make the carpet lighter to handle and cut it into strips for disposal.

Water from a Drenched Ceiling Hits the Furnishings Below

If the water came from above and damaged furnishings, it helps to prop up couch and chair cushions for drying. If there is standing water on any furnishings, wipe it away. In the event, stained wood furniture is coming into contact with wet carpeting, put foil between the legs and carpet to inhibit stain bleed into the carpet.

SERVPRO of Patchogue stands ready to help local homeowners with water damage cleanup and restoration. Call their emergency response team at (631) 201-4860, and they can make the water loss in the home. "Like it never even happened."

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