Santa Clarita Flood Damage Restoration

When it comes to flooding, understand the dangers!

Unfortunately flooding led to more deaths per year than any other natural disaster. And although the danger is greatest during the flooding, there are also very real dangers that persist well after the flooding has died down. Even inland flooding from hurricanes can be tremendously dangerous. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has a great circular detailing the different kinds of flooding that happen 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 capacity to bring disease causing microorganisms. 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 people who come into proximity 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 okay, the truth is some flood water can make you sick simple by inhaling the fumes that are released from it.

Electric shock is a huge danger!

While many times a large storm will take out power to a house, sometimes 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 caution homeowners confronting a flooded home to not walk into the flooded areas! Call immediately for specialist assistance so that an expert can evaluate the threat level and make the proper recommendation 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 Clarita 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 a lot of property owners make without knowing their options and the risks related with those alternatives. Specifically, which flood damage repair contractor to hire. A lot of folks, whether it’s due to their shock about what has taken place or just because the problem is so urgent, will hire anyone. But is that a practical 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 sure the contractor you decide on hires experts that know what they are doing when they get into your property.

So how can you be certain that is the case? Sadly, there is no form of endorsing or licensing organization within our profession at the governmental level, like you ‘d find for other fields. What that means for you is that literally any person can establish a flood damage company and service your home. With utterly no certification or qualifications, they can offer a vital service to your home. Yikes! Thankfully, one way to know if they know what they are doing is to make sure they carry certifications from the IICRC.

Santa Clarita, CA flood damage repair is our specialty! 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 repair. Our Santa Clarita flood cleanup company has seen it all, and if you think it’s bad now, hesitating to act only makes it 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 Clarita sewage removal, or any other flood event leading to standing water, moving fast is essential. Acting now will save you cash and will help reduce the restoration time. Our Santa Clarita flood cleanup crews are at your service 24/7. You will always speak to a live staff member who can dispatch a Santa Clarita water damage restoration crew instantly that can usually arrive within 30 minutes if not sooner! Our flooding damage repair expert can walk through your building, assess any damages, and provide a total quote for the cost to dry out and restore your property and household items.