Water damage Seattle
Water damage restoration hardly stops at just cleaning and drying a wet area. Often, the root cause of the flood is a more serious and involved concern.
Flood damage brings with it other problems that can show up even after the area has been cleaned. Every homeowner should treat any major water damage in the house as a serious concern. This article will introduce three common problems that go right along with water damage.
With the amount of rain that Seattle residents face, water damage is a common issue for many homeowners. If you’ve recently experienced a flood that resulted in major water damage, call Allied Restoration Company at 425-458-5756. We provide timely, effective and professional techniques to address areas affected by excess water and moisture. We can also offer renovation services to reverse the damage.
1. Plumbing Failures
As Disastersafety.org reports, toilets, water heaters and washing machines are prone to causing floods in the home after a failure. This usually leads to a problem far beyond the scope of a water-damage restoration job. The only way to properly address these issues is to start with a thorough water cleanup that allows homeowners and plumbers to focus on fixing the source of the problem.
2. Mold Growth
A major risk from having a recent flood, even after it’s been cleaned up, is the presence of mold—particularly in smaller areas that weren’t properly addressed during the cleanup. Mold is a major issue given how easily it spreads, according to the EPA. As spores are released into the air and travel throughout the home, it’s not surprising to find mold showing up in various areas of the house—even places untouched by the initial flood.
3. Structural Issues and Property Damage
Another common source of flooding is from outside—especially during heavy storms. When water gets into a home during or after a rainstorm, it usually means that a serious leak is present somewhere in the house. Starting with a water damage restoration job, homeowners should follow up by having roofing and siding checked in order to find the source of the leak.
Whether you’re sure of the source of the problem, or if a water leak has you stumped, the first step in recovering from major flood damage is to contact the pros. Allied Restoration Company can provide adequate water-damage repair services in the Seattle area, allowing you to focus on work, family and other concerns. Call us today at 425-458-5756.