When there is something that goes wrong within your home or business, it is only natural to want to try and fix the problem yourself. In many instances, this can save you money and get the job done the way you want it to be done when it comes to cosmetic changes. When restoration is involved- like after water damage, mold, or fire and smoke- we highly recommend speaking with a professional water damage restoration team like our crew at Disaster Recovery Pros. There are many complications that can arise from a restoration job that was not completed properly or entirely, which can cause you to need professional assistance immediately or later down the road, and prolonged damage can be more costly and time consuming to resolve. Here are some things to take into consideration if you are thinking about dealing with water damage on your own
Mold Growth
Having mold in your residential or commercial property is an owner’s nightmare. It is costly to fix, time consuming, and often flies under the radar until the problem is out of control. For this reason, you want to deal with water damage effectively to make sure no excess moisture is left behind to encourage mold growth. The team of experts at Disaster Recovery Pros uses specialized monitors and sensors to ensure that no water is left behind, something that is challenging to do when you are only using your 5 senses to assess. Mold only needs 24 hours to start growing and spreading under the ideal conditions that water damage provides, so it is important to act fast and call your water damage restoration specialists right away.
Extensive Damage
As if dealing with mold wasn’t enough, water damage can wreak havoc on your home or business and cause a massive amount of potential damage, affecting everything it comes into contact with. If moisture is left behind, these things can get worse over time without your knowledge. Here are some examples of the kind of damage you may experience from unattended or mismanaged water damage:
- Damaged electrical wiring
- Swelling and warping floorboards, drywall, and ceiling
- Pest infestations
- Cracked foundation
- Damaged support beams
- Lingering odors
Expensive Tools and Equipment
Buying the equipment you need to deal with water damage can be very costly and challenging if you are not sure what you are looking for. It is highly likely that you will only be using these new tools for this single instance of water damage, making the cost of purchasing them not very effective. That is one of the benefits to working with a team of water damage restoration professionals who will come prepared with all the proper gear and equipment needed to get the job done.
Time Management
When you are dealing with a job you have never done before, it takes time to research and learn the proper steps to take in order to complete the task at hand. This time can be spent more productively for you if you involve a specialist to handle the job. With their experience and knowledge, a team of experts can get the job done exponentially faster without sacrificing quality of work. It is always beneficial to have more people working on a restoration job to speed up the process, rather than trying to complete the complicated work on your own.
Contaminated Water, Electrical Risks, And Other Hazards
Water damage restoration is not without risk. You can expose yourself to harmful pollutants in the water if you are not wearing the proper protective gear and taking the correct precautions. Raw sewage, bacteria, germs, chemicals, and other pollutants can be lurking in the water and should be handled wisely. Not only is it important to protect yourself while coming into contact with the affected area, it is crucial to know how to sanitize and disinfect the area in order to prevent future risks. There is also the risk that is posed by electricity coming into contact with the water damage.
Don’t let the daunting task of water damage restoration cause you stress. It is our job at Disaster Recovery Pros to make this experience as stress free as possible for you. Put your trust in us to return your home to its former state. Contact us right away to get started with your water damage restoration project.
