Water damage repairs are recommended at the first sign of a leak or flood to minimize damage. Without immediate repairs water can cause extensive damage to your home, its contents and structure. Here are a few tips on how to deal with carpet and ceiling water damage.
When you first notice a damp or wet carpet, you should call a water damage repair company immediately. You should also remove any items on the carpet including light furniture.
In most cases our water damage repair service will include pulling up the carpet to dry the affected area. We usually recommend that the carpet be replaced. We will extract any standing water, and then begin the ventilation and drying processes. We use specially designed fans and dehumidifiers to shorten the drying time.
Call right away, as time is of the essence. Mould, fungus and bacteria can start to grow in as little as twelve hours.
With carpet water damage, you should:
If you have water damage on your carpet, tile or hardwood floors do not:
A leak from an upstairs shower or bathtub can easily cause water damage to the ceiling. If you notice any spots or saggy areas on the ceiling, you should contact us right away. Even a slight discoloration may be a sign of water damage. You should never just paint over an area because hazardous mould and can grow beneath the paint.
Some of the possible causes of ceiling water damage include:
