Esquire Services, Inc Professional Cleaning Specialists

Water Damage 

Water damage is the most destructive and costly damage to a building or home. According to the Insurance Institute the average Water Damage  claim is approximately $5095.00 Whenever you have  water damage to your home or business, look for a certified firm in water damage restoration to attend to your situation. The technician that is trained and certified can determine the category water damage and class that you have. The technician also, can determine what type of drying system that you need. They will also, have the equipment to check for hidden areas of moisture and what appropriate action to take. Having an un-trained and un-educated person to attend to a water damage problem could result in more damage. Also, don't attempt to correct or attend to the damage yourself.     The first 24 hours is the most crucial time to respond to a water damage.            

THE DO'S AND DON'TS

DO:

• Eliminate the source of water if possible.
• Turn off electrical power if possible without risk of being shocked.
• Remove and secure small furniture items as possible.
• Place aluminum foil under furniture legs to prevent permanently staining to   carpet.
• Remove small items that could stain the carpet. 
• Remove and secure breakables, moisture sensitive or high value items.
•  Make plans for restoration crews to remove large furniture items from affected  area.
• Be aware that time is critical factor and delays in loss mitigation and restoration may result in adverse health and safety effects and additional damage to the structure and contents.

• Use your home vacuum ( wet/dry vac) since electrical shock could result, as well as damage to the equipment itself.
• Place newspapers on wet surfaces since newspaper ink transfers easily.
• Walk in the affected area, unless it's necessary.
• Activate the HVAC if it has been directly contacted by water, or it might serve as a means of spreading contamination.
• Adjust indoor temperature unless instructed to do so by a qualified restoration technician.
• Enter an area that has standing water because of the potential for electrical shock hazards.