Water Emergencies

4/7/2020 (Permalink)

What to Do in a Water Emergency

In the event that a water emergency happens in your home, it is essential to have a plan so you minimize the time it takes to restore your home. Being prepared for a water emergency saves you time and money. Once a water emergency hits, you can do several things to mitigate your downtime, the biggest of which is hiring a professional water damage restoration company, like SERVPRO of Burlington.

What Is a Water Emergency?

A water emergency is any event that causes catastrophic water damage to your home. It may be a flood or the aftermath of a fire. It may cause your home to lose power, or require it to be shut off, or also exposes several large portions of your home to the outside world.

Hiring SERVPRO Helps in a Water Emergency

Your biggest concern during a water emergency is the time it takes to get your home livable again. The fastest way to achieve this is to hire a professional water damage restoration company, like SERVPRO of Burlington. Our professional service team has the access to the appropriate equipment, years of experience, and the training necessary to make short work of any water damage you have.

Consult Your Insurance Provider during a Water Emergency

In a water emergency, you should contact your insurance provider. Depending on the extent of the damage and the extent of your homeowner’s insurance policy, your insurance company may be able to cover some or all of the costs associated with restoring your home.

A water emergency is a devastating event that can take days or weeks to resolve. You may need to relocate temporarily if the damage is severe enough to turn off your electricity. Unfortunately, a water emergency is difficult to prepare for, because it can occur in so many different ways, and most resolutions are reactive instead of proactive. For more information about what to do in a water emergency, you can contact your insurance provider or you can call us at 319-754-8050.