Preventing Water Damage.

4/22/2021 (Permalink)

If you have a water damage in your home, we are here to help. 24/7.

Did you know water damage can be one of the most common and costliest disasters your home may experience? Bursting pipes, malfunctioning appliances or storm damage are just some of the ways water can damage your home.

While water damage can be a common issue to deal with as a homeowner, there are things you can do to protect your home from these difficult scenarios.

Be sure to regularly:

• Inspect all appliances, correcting any issues with hoses and faucets
• Check all seals and caulking around your showers and tubs.
• Know where the main shut-off valve is in your home
• Only run the washing machine or dishwasher while you are home.

How to Start the Recovery Process

In the event you do encounter a water damage situation in your home, you can stand a good chance at salvaging items if they can be dried out within 48 hours.

You will want to quickly dry your home out and dehumidify it following a water damage disaster. Be sure to remove wet objects and disinfect remaining materials. Working with SERVPRO of Greater Northern Charleston simplifies the entire process from drying to insurance claim for you as we work to put your home back together. 

It may seem like recovering from water damage is an overwhelming and slightly impossible task, but it doesn’t have to be. You can call on the highly trained experts at SERVPRO® of Greater Northern Charleston, who are here to make it "Like it never even happened."  We are here 24/7 ~ 843.552.1226.