Long Beach Flood Damage Restoration

When it comes to flooding, recognize the dangers!

Unfortunately flooding led to more deaths per year than every other natural disaster. And while the danger is greatest in the middle of the flooding, there are also very real threats that remain well after the flooding has subsided. Even inland flooding from hurricanes can be tremendously unsafe. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has a great circular explaining the different kinds of flooding that happen that describes 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 property has the potential to carry disease causing pathogens. It’s why these kinds of floods are considered a category 3 (black water) water damage loss, meaning it has the greatest chance of passing an infectious illness to people who come into contact with it. And while some individuals presume 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 significant storm will knock out electricity to a home, sometimes that isn’t the case. Should the water find its way into your electrical system and your fuse not trip, you’re looking at a very unsafe threat in the form of electrocution. That is why we always advise homeowners dealing with a flooded home to not step into the flooded areas! Call right away for qualified assistance so that an expert can assess 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 Long Beach 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 large decision, and it’s one way too many property owners make without realizing their alternatives and the risks connected with those options. Specifically, which flood damage repair contractor to hire. A lot of individuals, whether it’s due to their shock about what has happened or just because the problem 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 ensure the contractor you decide on employs service technicians that know what they are doing when they get into your home.

So how can you be sure that is the case? Unfortunately, there is no type of certifying or licensing organization within our profession at the governmental level, like you ‘d find for other trades. What that means for you is that literally anybody can establish a flood damage company and service your home. With utterly no certification or qualifications, they can provide a very important 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.

Long Beach, CA flood damage repair is our area of expertise! Whether your property was damaged thanks to a recent storm or from a damaged pipe, if you have standing water, you have an emergency on your hands that we can take care of. Our Long Beach flood cleanup company has seen it all, and if you think it’s bad now, waiting to take action only makes things worse! So don’t wait around until things get worse, make sure you contact us now so that we can get things taken care of fast! 

If it’s a basement flood or Long Beach sewage removal, or some other flood event leading to standing water, moving fast is essential. Acting now will save you money and will help in reducing the restoration time. Our Long Beach flood cleanup crews are at your service 24/7. You will always talk to a live agent who can send off a Long Beach 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 home, analyze any damages, and provide a total quote for the cost to dry out and restore your property and household items.