Diamond Bar Flood Damage Restoration

When it comes to flooding, understand the dangers!

Sorry to say flooding caused more deaths annually than every other natural disaster. And while the danger is most significant in the middle of the flooding, there are also very real threats that continue well after the flooding has receded. Even inland flooding from hurricanes can be very unsafe. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has a great circular explaining the different types of flooding that occur that describes the dangers of each.

Be aware of toxic pathogens in flood water!

Any water that has passed over or through the ground and ended up in your property has the power to bring disease causing pathogens. It’s why these types of floods are considered a category 3 (black water) water damage loss, implying it has the most significant chance of passing an infectious disease to individuals who come into proximity with it. And while some people assume that as long as they don’t have an open wound that the water comes into contact they’ll be fine, the fact is some flood water can make you ill simple by breathing the fumes that are emitted from it.

Electric shock is a huge danger!

While many times a big storm will take out power to a home, at times that isn’t the case. Should the water find its way into your electrical system and your circuit breaker not trip, you’re looking at a very unsafe threat in the form of electrocution. That is why we always warn homeowners facing a flooded home to not wander into the flooded spots! Call immediately for expert assistance so that an expert can analyze the threat level and make the proper suggestions as to whether it’s safe to be in the home or not!

Will my flood restoration be covered by insurance?

In most instances, yes. Most Diamond Bar homeowners are either covered for losses through their standard homeowners policy or through flood insurance. While the first covers losses that are due to water pouring out from inside the home, flood insurance covers losses from rain, hurricanes, and other water sources outside of the home. So chances are your loss will be covered by insurance but it’s always best to read your policy so that you know what’s covered! Here’s a brief explanation of sudden water damage and a list of water losses typically covered under homeowners insurance:

• dishwasher overflow or leak
• pipe burst
• toilet, sink or bathtub/shower overflow
• refrigerator’s water line leaks
• hot water tank
• clothes washing machine hose malfunctions

These are all consider sudden losses, but things like rain entering your home, or sewage water backing up into your property, don’t typically fall under a standard policy given the source of the loss is an issue outside of the home.

Not all flood restoration companies are the same!

It’s such a big decision, and it’s one a lot of homeowners make without knowing their alternatives and the risks related with those options. Particularly, which flood damage repair contractor to choose. A lot of people, whether it’s due to their shock about what has taken place or just because the situation is so urgent, will hire anyone. But is that a wise choice when it comes to cleaning up flooding damage in your home and the long lasting impacts that service can have? Of course not! You have to make sure the contractor you decide on hires technicians that know what they are doing when they get into your house.

So how can you be sure that is the case? Sadly, there is no sort of endorsing or licensing system within our industry at the governmental level, like you ‘d see for other fields. What that means for you is that virtually anyone can start up a flood damage company and service your home. With utterly no education or requirements, they can offer a critical service to your home. Yikes! Fortunately, one way to know if they know what they are doing is to make sure they possess certifications from the IICRC.

Diamond Bar, CA flood damage repair is our specialty! Whether your property was damaged as a result of a recent storm or from a broken pipe, if you have standing water, you have an emergency on your hands that we can fix. Our Diamond Bar flood cleanup company has seen it all, and if you think it’s bad now, waiting to act only makes it worse! So don’t wait around until things get worse, make sure you call us now so that we can get things corrected fast! 

If it’s a basement flood or Diamond Bar sewage removal, or any other flood event triggering standing water, moving fast is important. Acting now will save you money and will help reduce the restoration time. Our Diamond Bar flood cleanup crews are at your service 24/7. You will always speak to a live rep who can send off a Diamond Bar water damage restoration crew instantly that can usually arrive within 30 minutes if not sooner! Our flooding damage repair contractor can go through your building, inspect any damages, and give a total price quote for the cost to dry out and restore your property and household items.