WATER DAMAGE MITIGATION SERVICES

Water Damage Mitigation – Flood Doctor has been mitigating damages caused by water in the Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia area for over 20 years. Our techs are constantly taking extended education courses and learning new techniques. The water damage mitigation industry as a whole has come a long way since we started in the late 1990s. Drying techniques and drying equipment today is significantly better than what was available even 5 years ago.

Although many things have changed, one remains exactly the same; Lack of knowledge by homeowners about the field. Understandably, water damage mitigation is not something property owners typically spend time thinking about. Most of us only think about water damage after we come face to face with it. To make this even more complicated, there is a lot of misinformation out there.

What is Water Damage Mitigation?

Water damage in your home is always a stressful situation. You’re dealing with a lot of questions – How much is this going to cost and why? How can I prevent this from happening again? Will my insurance policy cover all this?

To answer these and many other questions, we’ve put together a list of helpful information about water damage mitigation and what you need to know.

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Water Damage Mitigation Costs

The average homeowner in the Washington, D.C. metro area spends between $3,00 and $10,000 to mitigate and restore property damage caused by water. The cause and extent of damages to your home play a major factor in determining the final costs. A licensed professional like Flood Doctor’s trained and certified technicians can determine the cause and extent of the destruction by categorizing and classifying the damage to your home.

Want to avoid large cleanup and repair bills? Preventative maintenance and cleaning up quickly after damage are critical to keeping costs down. How long moisture is left untreated increases the scope of the damage and allows mold to grow.

Preventing damage by contacting professionals to diagnose causes and make small repairs can save thousands later. Regardless of cause or cost, always document the damage for insurance claims.

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WATER DAMAGE MITIGATION & CLEANUP SERVICES

Virginia, Maryland & Washington DC’s Highest Rated Water Damage Mitigation Company

COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Water Damage Mitigation
Water Damage Restoration
Fire Damage Restoration
Mold Damage Restoration
Storm Damage Restoration
Commercial Water Damage Services

FIRE DAMAGE RESTORATION

Fire Damage Mitigation
Fire Damage Restoration
Smoke Damage Repair
Soot Cleanup
Deodorizing
Fire Damage Restoration Services

STRUCTURAL DRYING

Once visible water is extracted, Flood Doctor’s experts begin to develop and design a plan for places you can’t see, specifically– drywall, insulation, beams, ceiling tiles and framing.

CONTENTS RESTORATION

Document Recovery

Electronics Restoration

Furniture Cleaning & Restoration

Cleaning and Restoration of possessions such as clothes, linens, books and documents

MOLD REMEDIATION

Mold Damage Mitigation

Mold Damage Cleanup

Mold Testing

Mold Damage Restoration

Water Damage Assessment
Water Extraction
Remediating Mold Damage
Locating Water Source
Repairing Water Source
Dehumidification

DOCUMENT RECOVERY

Important files, documents, photos, legal papers and all other documents

RECONSTRUCTION SERVICES

Water Damage Restoration

Flood Damage Restoration

Flood Damage Repair

Remodeling

Kitchen & Bath Remodeling

Reconstruction Services

WATER DAMAGE RESTORATION

Carpet Install

Drywall Install

Painting

Flooring

Reconstruction Services

Emergency board-up
Structural Stabilization
Damage Assessment
Pretesting and Estimating
Temporary Weatherproofing
Emergency Power

Natural Disaster Cleanup
Natural Disaster Restoration
Storm Damage Cleanup
Storm Damage Mitigation
Wind Damage Restoration
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WATER EXTRACTION

Sump pump failure
Wet Carpet water extraction
Wet basement water extraction
Heavy rain or storms
Cresting rivers or streams
Flooded Basement Water Extraction

WHEN DISASTERS HAPPEN...

WATER, FIRE, MOLD AND NATURAL DISASTERS

...WE TAKE CARE OF THEM ALL

WHY CHOOSE FLOOD DOCTOR FOR WATER DAMAGE MITIGATION?

Flood Doctor is Virginia, Maryland & Washington DC’s highest rated water damage mitigation company.

RAPID RESPONSE

When dealing with A water damage mitigation situation, getting a plan in place within 24 hours is key to retaining the integrity of the structure and drywall. We’ll arrive, get a unique, customized plan in place, and start the process … fast. Most homes can start drying the same day the homeowners agree to the plan.

ON SITE MANAGEMENT

We are the most trusted name in Virginia because we don’t outsource and you can trust our workers when they are in your home. They are specially trained and industry certified. You will be assigned a project manager who will walk you through the entire water damage cleanup & restoration process. The team leader is plugged into your job every single day. No exceptions.

QUICK ACTION

Part of mitigating water damage and drying a house is knowing what you are doing, not learning on the job. Our team is local, understands the soil and water tables of Virginia, but using national standards. We’ve got thousands of happy customers in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., and if you look through our testimonials we probably have one from your town. We’re a hometown team, so your neighbors are our neighbors.

OUR SERVICE AREA

INSURANCE BILLED DIRECTLY

Policyholders don’t want hassles. We’ll make sure you get the coverage you paid for, remove the headache of having to work with your insurance company, and streamline the entire process. You have enough to worry about; we’ll work with your insurance company to achieve your complete satisfaction. In fact, we’ll usually do a survey with the insurance companies to make certain each and every policyholder gets everything they are entitled to get.