Santa Ana Flood Damage Restoration

When it comes to flooding, realize the dangers!

Sorry to say flooding led to more deaths yearly than every other natural disaster. And even though the danger is most significant during the flooding, there are also very real hazards that continue well after the flooding has died down. Even inland flooding from hurricanes can be extremely hazardous. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has a great pamphlet detailing 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 home has the power to bring disease causing pathogens. It’s why these kinds of floods are considered a category 3 (black water) water damage loss, indicating it has the most significant chance of passing an infectious illness to individuals who come into proximity 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 fact is some flood water can make you ill simple by inhaling the fumes that are transmitted from it.

Electric shock is a huge danger!

While many times a big storm will knock out electrical power to a house, sometimes that isn’t the case. Should the water find its way into your electrical system and your fuse not trip, you’re facing a very unsafe threat in the form of electrocution. That is why we always caution homeowners facing a flooded home to not step into the flooded areas! Call right away for qualified 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 Santa Ana 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 huge decision, and it’s one lots of property owners make without understanding their alternatives and the risks related with those alternatives. Particularly, which flood damage repair contractor to work with. A lot of folks, whether it’s due to their shock about what has taken place or simply because the situation is so critical, will hire anyone. But is that a wise choice when it comes to cleaning up flooding damage in your home and the lasting impacts that service can have? Of course not! You have to make certain the company you select 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 sort of endorsing or licensing system within our profession at the governmental level, like you ‘d see for other vocations. What that means for you is that pretty much anyone can start up a flood damage company and service your home. With utterly no certification or qualifications, they can offer a very important service to your home. Yikes! The good news is, one way to know if they know what they are doing is to make sure they hold certifications from the IICRC.

Santa Ana, CA flood damage repair is our specialty! Whether your property was harmed due to a recent storm or from a broken pipe, if you have standing water, you have an emergency on your hands that we can take care of. Our Santa Ana 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 now so that we can get things corrected fast! 

If it’s a basement flood or Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana flood cleanup crews are at your service 24/7. You will always speak with a live agent who can dispatch a Santa Ana water damage restoration crew immediately that can usually arrive within 30 minutes if not sooner! Our flooding damage repair contractor can go through your property, evaluate any damages, and present a total estimate for the cost to dry out and restore your property and household items.