While there are many DIY (do-it-yourself projects) that a handy homeowner can perform, water mitigation and mold remediation don’t usually fall into that category. A water damage can have deep impacts on your home’s structure that aren’t always obvious to the untrained eye. Most of the time it is necessary to use specialized equipment that help us pinpoint the source and true extent of the damages.

There are many factors to consider while performing a water damage cleanup. For example performing a restoration without proper personal protective clothing and equipment can be dangerous! Also, going into it without knowing where the source of the water is coming from or without shutting off all power to the area can also make you susceptible to harm.

When Should You Call a Dririte Pro?

One of the biggest mistakes when trying to handle water damage on your own, is failing to protect yourself when cleaning up contaminated water. A water damage can develop in a matter of seconds and become severe within minutes, hours or days.

Even if there is enough water that you feel it could be cleaned up with towels and rags you should still consider calling a professional. DRIRITE can send a certified project manager to inspect the areas to make sure water hasn’t seeped in between building materials which can have hidden long term effects.

Although you think you may be able to handle the amount of water that is currently dripping or standing, residual and bound moisture can lead to mold over a short period of time. Home or commercial property owners should contact certified professionals as soon as they notice water dripping or accumulating to prevent mold growth and further damage.

Once  the damage source is determined, an inspection will be necessary in order to proceed with the restoration process. By hiring Dririte professionals you ensure that important IICRC guidelines are followed to dry and restore your property in a safe and efficient manner. When in doubt make the call to best protect your family and your home.

Most people do not recognize  that a water damage can be a dangerous situation to some extent. Even if the damage does not look extensive, there can be many hidden dangers. Investing in complete water damage cleanup as soon as the damage occurs, may be more cost-effective than getting surprised by major secondary damage that is excluded from coverage under most standard homeowners and commercial property insurance policies.

Flood Water Contamination

While a category 1 water plumbing leak can be trusted as clean and safe, within 24 hours after the intrusion the category of damage goes from a 1 to a 3! This is due to bacteria and microbial growth when the water hits the ground and picks up debris and germs.

Most  exterior water intrusions are contaminated with a variety of dangerous substances. Chemicals, fertilizers, untreated sewage, dead animals, and fuel are common pollutants that are found in floodwaters, particularly in the wake of a natural disaster. Those floodwaters can leave dangerous residues on surfaces in your flooded structure, and without proper treatment, they can become an environmental danger to your health and wellbeing. A professional remediation company can make sure that your flooded structure is safe for habitation and that all noxious floodwater residues have been removed.

Structural Damage

The integrity of walls, floors, and ceilings may be compromised after a water damage occurs. Drying without de-humidification will keep the moisture that seeped into these areas trapped, and you may think the problem is fixed when it’s not. Without the use of commercial-grade drying equipment and technology to detect moisture in places you cannot see, water damage will linger long after you think it has been removed. Even after surface water has been dried, water damage may seep beneath walls, under carpets and floorboards, and in other places that you cannot see.

Mold Dangers

One of the potential dangers associated with water damage restoration is mold growth. Mold may not be visible as it can grow in the spaces between walls, beneath the floors, and in the attic. Microbial growth in your home’s structure can result in breathing difficulty, skin rashes, watery eyes, and other adverse health consequences. Microbial growth requires assessment and treatment conducted by professionals to ensure that insidious mold growth isn’t blossoming beyond your line of sight.

Contact Us

Are you seeking a Water Damage restoration company? Look no further than Dririte USA.  We offer Trusted Water damage cleanup and Mold remediation services coast to coast throughout Florida.  We work directly with insurance, Don’t worry about water damage costs. Call us today!