Water Damage In Pulaski County VA Blamed On Weekend Weather
Residents of
Pulaski County, Virginia are finding themselves working overtime to recover
from flood damage caused by last week’s severe weather. Subsequent storms over the weekend made many
already bad situations even worse.
To add insult
to injury, repeated issues with the weather made it all but impossible to clean
up and rebuild.
Such a scenario
perfectly illustrates the power of Mother nature to cause considerable damage
to homes, businesses, life and property.
Water is one of the most destructive forces that can be brought to bear
on a home, even more so than fire. Water
continues to cause damage and wreak havoc for as long as it is allowed to
remain standing.
As a result, it
is of utmost importance to remove all of the water as quickly as possible and
dry out all affected surfaces. Failure
to do so may result in long term damage and other subsequent issues such as
mold.
Mold is the
most common byproduct of water damage, often appearing in as little as 48 hours
following a water damage event, or sooner if the flood water is sewage
based. Mold spreads rapidly, can be almost
impossible to successfully remediate, and brings with it all manner of health
hazards. Health threats posed by mold
may be as slight as mild allergic reactions or more serious neurological
disorders, lung disease, and in rare cases, death. It is important to not only remove mold, but
treat the area affected in order to prevent its return.
In cases of severe
water damage, it is always highly advised to contact a local water damage
restoration company, one who can take care of all aspects of your water damage
problem. Be advised however, that not
all water damage companies are created equal.
Hiring the wrong one will not only not solve your water damage problems,
but they may actually make them worse, doubling or even tripling repair costs
before everything is said and done.
So how do you
find a company that is reputable, will do quality work, and better yet,
guarantee that work for up to one year?
Fortunately the
water damage restoration company has done an admirable job of policing itself,
with the formation in 1972 of the institute For Inspection, Cleaning, and
Restoration Certification. The IICRC has
become the unofficial governing body for the industry, establishing practices,
standards, and procedures, as well as certification for those seeking to work
in this arena with some measure of credibility.
Choosing an
IICRC certified company does not automatically guarantee competence, but it
does go a long way towards eliminating the less qualified candidates. IICRC companies offer 24/7/365 service, with
a full staff of trained professionals, the most up to date water damage
restoration equipment, as well as a complete range of service from water
removal and drying, carpet cleaning and mold removal, to structural repair and
reconstruction. And they guarantee all
for one year from the date of completion.
Call today for
a free estimate or phone consultation, and be ready when the weather turns
malevolent.
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