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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