Holiday water issues

11/24/2021 (Permalink)

Happy Holidays from your SERVPRO of Dubuque team!!

You’ve just returned home stuffed with turkey and pumpkin pie only to find water running down the wall from the second floor. A leak in an upstairs bathroom has been running all day. Wet walls, water saturated carpets and important papers. You’ve already shut off the water, it’s 10 PM on a holiday who are you going to call?

SERVPRO of Dubuque at 563-584-2242 that’s who.

• Faster to any disaster24-Hour Emergency Service
• Faster to Any Size Disaster
• Highly Trained Restoration Technicians
• A Trusted Leader in the Restoration Industry
• Locally Owned and Operated
• Advanced Restoration and Cleaning Equipment

When your home has water damage from flooding or leaks, we have the expertise and equipment to properly restore your property. The water removal and water cleanup process is completed by our highly-trained technicians who will document the drying process. This validates that your property has been dried properly and thoroughly.

What to do until help arrives

After any water damage situation, your primary focus should be safety first:

• Is it safe to stay in the house?
• Electrical and "slip and fall" hazards are some of the most prevalent concerns.
• Only do activities that are safe for you to perform.
• Wet materials can be VERY heavy. Be careful!Water damage from upper floors can cause collapse.  Beware of wet materials above.

What To Do After Flooding

Remove excess water by mopping and blotting.

• Wipe excess water from wood furniture after removal of lamps and tabletop items.
• Remove and prop wet upholstery and cushions.
• Place aluminum foil, wood blocks or small plastic cups between furniture legs and wet carpeting.
• Turn air conditioning on for maximum drying in summer.
• Remove colored rugs from wet carpeting.
• Remove art objects to a safe, dry place.
• Gather loose items from floors.

What NOT To Do After Flooding

• Don't leave wet fabrics in place. Hang furs and leather goods.
• Don't leave books, magazines or other colored items on wet carpet or floors.
• Don't use your household vacuum to remove water.
• Don't use television or other household appliances.
• Don't turn on ceiling fixtures if the ceiling is wet, and keep out of rooms where ceilings are sagging.

Call SERVPRO of Dubuque (563) 584-2242