FLOOD DAMAGE CLEANUP

BASEMENT FLOODING

Basements are the most common area of your home to be flooded. Whether it’s from heavy rainfall, a roof drainage problem or a sump pump malfunction, water seems to always find its way into basements. One of the most common causes of basement flooding in Virginia, Maryland and Washington D.C. homes and businesses is sump pump failures due to power outages after storms.

It’s always a good idea to have a battery backup and an alarm system installed. Compared to the costs and headaches associated with having to deal with flood damage cleanup and restoration, it’s a no-brainer. However, if you find your basement flooded, Flood Doctor technicians are trained, certified and ready to get water out of your basement, clean and preserve your possessions, and mitigate and restore your property as quickly and efficiently as possible.

SEWER BACKUPS AND TOXIC WATER DAMAGE

Flooding caused by sewer backups can have devastating and dangerous effects on homes and properties. CAT 3 water, as it is referred to in the water damage repair and restoration industry, often contains pathogens and bacteria that can be deadly if not dealt with properly. These pathogens can lead to infections and other serious illness. All water intrusions into a living space should be considered an emergency and dealt with immediately; However, flooding caused by water not only needs to be dealt with with the utmost urgency, it also required special training and certifications.

A carpet cleaning company that handles flood damage cleanup and repair jobs on the side should not be trusted to deal with a CAT 3 loss. Our technicians train for years and have multiple certifications from local and national organizations. Flood Doctor certified technicians will not only eliminate all the contaminants but will also provide you with a third party certification and guarantee that it was done right. We don’t just tell you it’s clean, we will give you actual air sample and culture sample test results.

BROKEN PIPES AND APPLIANCE LEAKS

When the pipe under your sink, water heater, faucet or other appliances leak, it can be very annoying and damaging to your home. leaking water on your floors can make its way to places you can’t see or reach.

If left to dry on its own, you run the very real risk of mold and wood damage in your floors and cabinets. Instead of a simple water damage cleanup, you now have to deal with the much longer, and more expensive, mold mitigation and flood restoration project.

Most home insurance policies in our area have a cap on the amount they will pay for mold damage mitigation. It is understood that if you do not take immediate action to deal with water damage in your home it is no longer their responsibility to cover the subsequent damages due to neglect.

Far too often we’ve seen insurance claims be denied because of this. You should read your insurance policy and have a firm understanding of what is covered and what your responsibilities are as a homeowner.

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