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COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT WATER DAMAGE

12/3/2021 (Permalink)

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If you are dealing with water damage in your home or other property, you may find yourself confused about what to expect from the situation. You may not understand the ins and outs of water restoration or experience of having to deal with this type of damage. And you may have heard a lot of misconceptions and myths related to water clean up after a fire or flood. Below is information that will help you get common misconceptions when it comes to dealing with water damage and its cleanup.

1.Myth: It’s just a leak, you don’t have to be in hurry to take care of water damage

Many people believe that its ok to wait a while before you get in touch with restoration company. That is not true, it is important to reach out both water restoration.

Truth: You should get in touch with the right restoration company like SERVPRO of Ventura as soon as you can. The longer water drips, the more damage it will cause. Small leaks can quickly turn into big problems.

  1. Myth: Water damage will dry and be okay.

Homeowners and property owners may think that once flood damage has dried, it’s no longer a cause for concern.

Truth: If water has dried, it doesn’t mean your home is automatically fine. You should have a trained professional check for any signs of damage.

  1. Myth: Water you can’t see isn’t an issue

It’s easy to look at a flooded home with visible water standing in it and realize that there’s damage taking place. Water you can’t see is just much a problem, if not more of one for your property. If your pipe burst and you don’t visibly notice a lot of water, there’s a chance water damage is taking place within walls or floors of your home.

Truth: Water spots in the ceiling or flooding in the basement are sometimes obvious. Other times, they’re hidden because the issue is behind walls, underground or in the ceiling.

If you have any questions about water damage, please do not hesitate to call SERVPRO of Ventura  at (805) 656-3911.

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