Water Damage Restoration
If your house has seen the ravages of flood or water damage, then you should know that prompt attention is of the utmost importance. Whether your house has been damaged by heavy floods or your walls and basement have suffered due to water leaks and burst pipes, swift action is imperative. When water damage is extensive, the water can seep into walls, floors and furniture leading to rot and decay.
The formation of dangerous mold and fungi and other bacterial microbes is inevitable if left unchecked and there is also the possibility of the structural integrity of the building being compromised. The longer you wait, the greater the amount of damage, and the longer it will take to get your life running smoothly again.
When you call MGM Restoration, our emergency experienced crew on call 24/7, will rush to your premises to get the water restoration and damage limitation process under way. We have several years of experience dealing with water damage restoration and an established track record ensures your safety and peace of mind.
Our water damage restoration services include but are not limited to:
- Water Extraction
- Sewage Clean-up
- Temporary Power
- Structural Drying
- Thermal Imaging
- Dehumidification
- Disinfection & Deodorization
- Attic & Crawl Space Drying
- Carpet Cleaning
- Complete Reconstruction
Our Water Damage Repair and Clean-up Process includes:
- First, we survey the extent of the damage to every inch of the property. We make an estimate for the project and upon approval w
e get to work deploying our service technicians and making use of specialized tools and methods, we start the clean-up process immediately - Once we have your approval, we start removing all traces of standing water. Even an inch of water left standing for too long can lead to the breeding of bacteria causing mold and mildew. Also, secondary damage is prevented by using dry down methods that quickly get rid of excess water.
- Next, the moist and damp environment is stabilized by using large air dehumidifiers and air movers to suck out the damp air that can cause further growth of mold and mildew. Additionally fresh and dry air is blown back into the environment to stabilize and dry the air to the extent required.
- The home is safely monitored to ensure the continuation of the restoration process to pre-damage conditions.
- Carpets and flooring are replaced, and all surfaces are cleaned and dried.
- When the water damage restoration process is complete, your valuables are returned to their original surroundings. If you prefer, we also offer the option of storing your belongings in our storage facilities for the length of the restoration process.
Water Damage Prevention Tips
One small water leak can create a huge amount of damage to your home, and often it goes undetected, and by then it is too late and you are up for costly repairs. Damage to ceilings, carpets, walls can be costly to repair. You would be surprised to know that even a minor repair could cost you a few thousand dollars.
As homeowners, you should always take precautions to reduce the chance of water damage to your homes. Here we will show you a few simple steps:
- Check your plumbing including water pipes, both inside and outside of your house. Look under your sinks, basins, inside cabinets. Check for puddles or drips from from your pipes under your sink, also, put the plugs in and fill your sinks up, remove the plug and check for leaks underneath. If you see any water underneath, try and locate the source of the leak, it may be simple dripping tap or a leaky waste which can be easily fixed.
- Check your toilets. Inspect the floor for water that should not be there. Take the lid off the cistern and make sure that the float is set to the correct level (which is usually marked inside with the letters WL) - make sure it is not overflowing down the overflow pipe. Often, it is a matter of a simple adjustment. Preventing and repairing leaks can save a lot of time and money.
- Check your hot water cylinder. Inspect the valve work closely, looking for leaks, wet patches on the floor or even fine jets of water. On low pressure open vented hot water cylinders, make sure the water is not overflowing out of the vent.
- Outside of your house, check your roof and spouting for problems. Clean out all leaves from your spouting regularly, as blocked spouting, especially internal gutters can cause major water damage inside your ceilings. Check roof penetrations such as chimneys and flues especially flashings. Signs of problems on your roof include loose nails or screws, cracked flashings or even gaps under flashings. Look for wet patches on your ceiling. Roof leaks even small ones, can cause serious ceiling and structural damage relatively quickly. Loose nails can be removed and replaced with Tek screws, flashings can be resealed with Plumbers Roofing Silicone.
- Most important of all, make sure you and all family members know where to shut the water off in an emergency. Knowing where your water turns off could save you thousands of dollars. On a house which has reticulated water (town supply) there will usually be a shut off valve near the front of your property (usually on the Council verge) which has a blue lid to identify it. On a house which has a non-reticulated water supply (your water comes from tanks) there will be a water pump which should be turned off as well as the water tank shutoff valve.
Remember, it is much better to be safe than sorry, if you see any sign of a water leak anywhere, no matter how small it seems, get it fixed immediately or fix it yourself. You may put it off and forget about it and maybe one day while you are away at the shops or on holiday, the small leak has turned into a major flood.
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