Lake Forest Flood Damage Restoration

When it comes to flooding, find out the dangers!

Unfortunately flooding caused more deaths annually than any other natural disaster. And although the danger is most significant during the flooding, there are also very real threats that remain well after the flooding has receded. Even inland flooding from hurricanes can be tremendously unsafe. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has a great pamphlet detailing the different types of flooding that occur that details the dangers of each.

Be aware of toxic pathogens in flood water!

Any water that has passed over or through the street and ended up in your home has the potential to carry disease causing microorganisms. It’s why these kinds of floods are deemed a category 3 (black water) water damage loss, signifying it has the most significant possibility of passing an infectious disease to individuals who come into contact with it. And while some people believe that as long as they don’t have an open injury that the water comes into contact they’ll be alright, the reality is some flood water can make you sick simple by breathing the fumes that are released from it.

Electric shock is a huge danger!

While many times a big storm will knock out electrical power to a house, occasionally that isn’t the case. Should the water find its way into your electrical system and your circuit breaker not trip, you’re facing a very hazardous threat in the form of electrocution. That is why we always encourage homeowners facing a flooded home to not step into the flooded areas! Call right away for qualified assistance so that an expert can determine 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 Lake Forest 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 major decision, and it’s one too many homeowners make without understanding their options and the risks associated with those options. Particularly, which flood damage repair contractor to hire. A lot of folks, whether it’s due to their shock about what has taken place or simply because the situation is so urgent, will hire anyone. But is that a practical decision when it comes to cleaning up flooding damage in your home and the permanent impacts that service can have? Of course not! You have to make sure the company you decide on employs technicians that know what they are doing when they get into your house.

So how can you be certain that is the case? Unfortunately, there is no kind of endorsing or licensing organization within our profession at the governmental level, like you ‘d see for other trades. What that means for you is that practically any person can launch a flood damage company and service your home. With utterly no training or credentials, they can provide a critical service to your home. Yikes! Fortunately, one way to know if they know what they are doing is to make sure they carry certifications from the IICRC.

Lake Forest, CA flood damage repair is our area of expertise! Whether your property was harmed as a result of a recent storm or from a busted pipe, if you have standing water, you have an emergency on your hands that we can resolve. Our Lake Forest flood cleanup company has seen it all, and if you think it’s bad now, waiting to take action 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 taken care of fast! 

If it’s a basement flood or Lake Forest sewage cleanup, or some other flood event triggering standing water, moving fast is important. Acting now will save you money and will help in reducing the restoration time. Our Lake Forest flood cleanup crews are at your service 24/7. You will always speak to a live staff member who can dispatch a Lake Forest water damage restoration crew right away that can usually be there within 30 minutes if not sooner! Our flooding damage repair expert can go through your property, inspect any damages, and present a complete price quote for the cost to dry out and restore your property and household items.