Document drying seattle
Saving What’s Important: Document Drying
Flood and water damage bring with them a host of headaches and nightmares for a business- or homeowner. With the possibility of irreparable harm to property and mold problems, water can cause a myriad of issues. Add to these the risk of losing important documents in a flood, and it only gets worse. Fortunately, there are options available to homeowners and actions they can take to preserve and restore damaged paperwork, books and other documents.
Timely response to flood damage can mean the difference between losing paperwork and saving it. If you have vital documentation that has been exposed to large amounts of water, call Allied Restoration Company today at 425-458-5756. Providing document drying services to homeowners throughout Seattle, we can provide quick and efficient drying techniques to restore what’s important to you.
Call a Document Drying Service Immediately
No flood or amount of water damage is the same; each varies depending on the cause, where the water is coming from and how long the problem has been present. The best course of action is to contact drying services as quickly as possible, as they can determine exactly what has to be done in order to dry out the area and preserve property.
Many homeowners run the risk of further damaging their books, documents and paperwork by trying to dry them on their own. Without the knowledge and experience that a professional service brings to the table, it’s very likely that the documents might be ruined.
What Homeowners Can Do
If possible, homeowners should leave the situation as it is found and contact a drying service immediately. As the National Archives advises, handling of wet paperwork should be kept to a minimum given how fragile their condition is. If the documents have to be moved, however, there are some steps a homeowner can take while waiting for the services to arrive.
Documents may be dipped into buckets of fresh, clean water, which can wash away dirt and debris, according to the Northeast Document Conservation Center. These documents can also be placed in a freezer to eliminate the risk of mold growth. If the water is mixed with sewage, however, it is important to leave everything to a professional service.
Call Allied Restoration Company for Document Drying Services Today
If you live in Seattle and have recently suffered a flood or water damage, Allied Restoration Company can help. By applying the most efficient and responsive drying and remediation techniques, we can restore legal paperwork, books, documents and even pictures to their original condition. Give us a call at 425-458-5756 to schedule a visit.