If your crawlspace soil is contaminated with raw sewage from a broken sewer line, your water damage restoration contractor may advise you to have some of the soil in the affected area removed. I can say for certain that this can make a huge difference with respect to your peace of mind. Your family’s health and safety does come first after all.
Once the preliminary repairs are done to stop the source of the water or leak, the next step of extraction can begin, also known as the water removal process work. While it does cost a bit more than doing the work yourself, the training and knowledge that a restoration company brings pays for itself in the prevention of further water damage to the home or its contents.
What are some less obvious signs of water damage? Because it can rust steel and other metal items, if you notice rust beginning to form on steel beams and the like this can be a good indication. You can take a picture of the area and watch for changes over time.
Water damage certainly has the potential to cause the growth of mildew and mold. Dealing with your insurance company can be a real hassle as well. They of course do not want to overpay and you want to get as much assistance as possible in restoring your property. The answer is not always simple.
Next thing that you should do is grab your camcorder and make a video of what has been damaged. With this type of proof it is likely that you will have fewer problems later on. Especially if you took the time to make a video of your household contents before a disaster strikes as well.
Imagine the clean up that would be necessary if one of your major appliances was to have a hose come loose or leak. I think this would be a good time to say that proper and regular inspection of such things can save you a great deal of aggravation in the future. I know, this is a much used statement, but an ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure.
