What Water Damage Can Do to Your Property
Risks to one’s health and safety
If flood damage is not immediately cleaned up, it creates a cornucopia of health hazards, including:
- Structural deterioration
- Electrical hazards and dangers
- Scattered metals and sharp glasses
- Standing water poses sanitary risks and diseases.
- Drinking water tainted
- Sewerage and drainage systems that have failed
- Communication has been cut off.
- Bridge and street destruction
- Landslides
- Crop damage
Losing lives
Loss of life is the most damaging impact that water damage can have on you or your business. Flash floods are the leading weather-associated killer, killing people, animals, and livestock.
Damage to property.
Flood damage caused by flooding accounts for 90% of all natural disaster damage. Homes, companies, vehicles, personal possessions, and equipment… Nothing is safe. A few inches of water can cause severe damage to the material of your home and property, not to mention constructions and land too.
What to Expect from Our Water Damage and Flood Restoration Services
If you only had a minor leak under your kitchen sink, for example, it should be simple to remove all of the water-damaged items and assess their salvageability. After that, you should function by drying out the area.
If the flood damage is close to the breaker box, equipment, or power outlets, it’s best to contact a professional who can manage the issue securely. In the case of major flood damage, it’s always better to call in the pros. They can determine if there is any concealed damage that needs to be repaired.
Water damage restoration is the process of tidying up after a flood. Flood damage restoration is also known as water extraction, water removal, water mitigation, and flood remediation. We can assist you whether you have a minor water leakage problem or severe major flooding damage.
Water Damage Symptoms
No one wants flood damage to their property because it can lead to a slew of costly expenditures as well as a variety of health issues. The following are typical signs of water damage:
- Roof deterioration
- Mould development
- Various pools of water and leaks
- Running water sounds
- Musty or mouldy odours
- Water bill increases
- Unexpected dampness or humidity
- Walls or ceilings with dark or wet spots
- Walls and ceilings that are cracked or flaking
What Should You Do If You Discover Water Damage?
Assume you discover flood damage in your property. In that case, the initial step is to determine the source of the water. Flash flooding, a leaky roof, a defective device, fire sprinklers, a burst pipe or burst water main, or even a sewer back – ups can all be the cause. If you can, stop the flow of water once you’ve determined where it’s coming from. If you are unable to do so, please contact Cactus Carpet Care . After that, secure the area. Remove all wet objects from the site, including home furnishings, carpets, and loose items such as toys, if they are usable and safe. To help reduce moisture, use central air, or open windows and keep your system fan running.
Why Choose us
Cactus Carpet Care provides emergency services for 24 hours a day, seven days a week for your comfort. When you have an immediate crisis, our team of experts will arrive at your real estate and begin moisture removal, followed by the drying. The drying process usually takes between four and six days to finish. We will also assist you in removing your belongings, cleaning them, and storing them. However, based on the extent of their flood damage, some items may need to be changed. Following that, we will scope the area and provide you with a final repair estimate, as well as manage any of your rebuilding needs, such as structural maintenance, drywall and paint renovations, and flooring repairs and replacements. In most cases, we’ll leave equipment such as air scrubbers, air movers, dehumidifiers, and drying systems so they can continue to mitigate the damage. Whether the damage is caused by a natural disaster, a broken sump pump, dishwasher leakage, a washing machine mishap, or otherwise, our services will take care of your home or business entirely .
We offer water damage flood restoration services in Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, Coquitlam