What Needs Replacing After Water Damage?

10/3/2022 (Permalink)

Watch for these things that may need replacing!

Water damage can happen unexpectedly. Anything from a dishwasher hose break, a sump pump failing, or a toilet backing up can lead to hundreds or thousands of dollars in damage. This cost is what it takes to remove the water, dry out the affected area, remediate any potential mold growth, remove unsalvageable materials, and replace those materials. This is why a full coverage insurance policy is a must-have for homeowners to cover the cost for the work to get your property back to a preloss condition. Here are some items that you might need to replace if you have a water loss in your home:

• Water can seep into the wall and soak up into the insulation behind it. To prevent further damage, we create 3 foot flood cuts on any affected walls. This means removing the bottom 3 feet of wall and removing wet materials. 
• Like walls, removing and replacing flooring affected by water damage is necessary, if the floor can't be dried out properly. 
• Children's toys
• Pet Toys 
• Furniture
• Trim/Baseboard
• Cabinets

While we never think of water damage happening in our home, it is important to be prepared for it. Check your insurance policy, maintain your home, and if you ever have water damage in your home, call SERVPRO as soon as possible to get the water damage cleaned up quick!