Water damage can lead to standing water in your home, which can saturate flooring, drywall, and seep into ceilings from upper levels. Left unaddressed, water damage can lead to contamination and mold growth.

The first step of the water damage restoration process is to remove any standing water, then begin the drying process using air movers and dehumidifiers. Equipment may be in place for several days until the structure is dry. If contamiantion or mold growth is present, those must also be addressed. 

The cost of water damage restoration depends on the size, scope, and type of loss. The size of the loss will be used to determine the proper amount of equipment needed, and the type of loss (clean water, flooding, sewage) will determine which steps are necessary to restore your property back to normal. If your loss is covered by insurance, we will work with them on your claim.

The most common causes of water damage are plumbing issues, such as a burst pipe, a slow leak, or a backed up drain. Heavy rains, a leaky roof, or local flooding are also common causes of water damage.

It is absolutely possible for your property to have water damage that goes unnoticed. Slow leaks or water damage that originates from a pipe in a wall or floor can take time to appear. You may notice wet or cool patches on walls, staining, mildew, or soft spots in areas where water damage may be present. 

It’s essential that you act quickly whenever you discover water damage. If the water is coming from your plumbing or appliance, turn off the water supply immediately to stop the flow of water. Next, call Restoration 1 of St. Augustine for immediate help removing the water and drying your property.

Just pick up the phone and call! If you are planning to file an insurance claim you should also contact your insurance company and let them know you are working with Restoration 1 of St. Augustine.

First, you’ll want to call your insurance provider and start the claims process. They will require evidence of the damage, usually a few photos or a video, and then they will send an insurance adjuster to evaluate the damage. You should not perform any repairs or restoration before the adjuster evaluates the loss, but you should take action to protect your property from further loss.

This is a job best left to the experts. While you can mop up some water using towels, a mop, or a wet vacuum, a professional will be equippped with high-powered extraction equipment that will remove most of the water with ease.