3 REASONS WHY PRETESTING IS IMPORTANT

3/26/2021 (Permalink)

Water Damage Ventura

If you discovered a water damage on your property, it is important to know the cause of the damage.  Usually, leak is the cause of water damage on property and we can control it right away. The next step is to know the extent of the damage and how much will be the cost to complete the repairs. To do this, pre-testing process is essential.

Pre-testing is very important to help determine the type of damage as what can be stored as well as what needs to be replaced. It also helps determine which cleaning procedure will be the most effective.

1. Identify the Type of Water

Identifying the type of water that caused the damage is very important factor in how long it will take to clean up and how much will it cost to complete the repair.

3 Categories of water

• White (1)
• Gray (2)
• Black water (3)

Without pre- testing, you may be quoted for clean-up, category 3 water will impact the cost on insurance claim.

2. Manage Furniture

Furniture and cabinets that are not easily removed will be factored into cleanup process. Furniture will be raised to clean the underneath and restore the damaged. Make sure to take a photo of everything for insurance agent.

3. Inspect the Area

 The biggest factor in remediation is the extent of the damage. Water damage experts like SERVPRO of Ventura will be able to tell what exactly the damage is, where and what are the steps in order to correct everything.

Always take time to understand the damage before undertaking any remediation project.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to callSERVPRO of Ventura at (805) 656-3911.