San Fernando Flood Damage Restoration

When it comes to flooding, realize the dangers!

Unfortunately flooding produced more deaths per year than every other natural disaster. And even though the danger is most significant in the middle of the flooding, there are also very real risks that continue well after the flooding has let up. Even inland flooding from hurricanes can be very unsafe. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has a great brochure clarifying the different forms 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 street and ended up in your house has the potential to carry disease causing pathogens. It’s why these types of floods are deemed a category 3 (black water) water damage loss, implying it has the most significant likelihood of passing an infectious disease to individuals who come into contact with it. And while some folks believe that as long as they don’t have an open injury that the water comes into contact they’ll be okay, the reality is some flood water can make you sick simple by breathing the fumes that are emitted from it.

Electric shock is a huge danger!

While many times a big 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 dangerous threat in the form of electrocution. That is why we always encourage homeowners facing a flooded home to not step into the flooded spots! Call right away for specialist 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 San Fernando 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 lots of people make without realizing their alternatives and the risks related with those alternatives. Particularly, which flood damage repair contractor to choose. A lot of individuals, 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 long lasting impacts that service can have? Of course not! You have to make sure the company you decide on employs professionals that know what they are doing when they get into your home.

So how can you be positive that is the case? Sorry to say, there is no kind of certifying or licensing body within our industry at the governmental level, like you ‘d find for other vocations. What that means for you is that literally any person can establish a flood damage company and service your home. With absolutely no certification or requirements, they can offer a very important service to your home. Yikes! Thankfully, one way to know if they know what they are doing is to make sure they have certifications from the IICRC.

San Fernando, CA flood damage repair is our specialty! Whether your property was damaged due to a recent storm or from a damaged pipe, if you have standing water, you have an emergency on your hands that we can deal with. Our San Fernando flood cleanup company has seen it all, and if you think it’s bad now, hesitating to take action only makes things worse! So don’t wait around until things become worse, make sure you call us now so that we can get things fixed fast! 

If it’s a basement flood or San Fernando sewage removal, or any other flood event leading to standing water, moving fast is critical. Acting now will save you cash and will help reduce the restoration time. Our San Fernando flood cleanup teams are at your service 24/7. You will always speak with a live customer service rep who can send off a San Fernando water damage restoration crew right away that can usually be there within 30 minutes if not sooner! Our flooding damage repair contractor can go through your building, inspect any damages, and offer a comprehensive price quote for the cost to dry out and restore your property and household items.