| When flood or water related damage takes | | | | salvageable and will require appropriate |
| place it can often be difficult to | | | | disposal. If you aren't sure, consult |
| remember what to do next. Here to help | | | | with a professional Dallas flood damage |
| is the Dallas Flood Damage Repair | | | | repair provider who will be able to |
| checklist to walk you through the | | | | assist in determining what is able to be |
| process step-by-step. | | | | fixed and what could be a potential |
| 1. Call for help. Contact a Dallas flood | | | | health hazard. |
| damage repair company immediately. | | | | 7. Repair. Flooding causes damage to |
| Search for someone that provides 24/7 | | | | many areas that will require repairs; |
| support and is able to send a technician | | | | cabinets, walls, floors and furniture |
| to your home right away. | | | | frequently need extensive remediation |
| 2. Turn off the electricity. Electricity | | | | after flood related damage takes place. |
| and water don't mix. Even if you feel | | | | 8. Document. Take pictures and record |
| the area is safe it is better to err on | | | | notes on all activity related to the |
| the side of caution until a professional | | | | flood damage. It will assist in |
| has time to evaluate the situation. | | | | submitting a claim to your insurance |
| 3. Stop the water. If at all possible | | | | provider as well as help in repairs and |
| attempt to stop more water from entering | | | | restoration. |
| the home. | | | | 9. Leave. Extensive water related damage |
| 4. Move to higher ground. Remove | | | | can cause health related issues ranging |
| furniture, equipment and other items | | | | from infections to allergic reactions. |
| away from the water and moisture. If you | | | | Lock up and leave the home rather than |
| are unable to remove furniture then | | | | risk an injury or illness related to |
| contact a storage company and have it | | | | flood damage if your home has extensive |
| relocated until the water is extracted | | | | water damage. |
| and the home is dried. Some Dallas flood | | | | 10. Call Insurance. Your insurance agent |
| damage repair companies are able to | | | | will be able to assist in submitting a |
| provide removal of furniture and | | | | claim but be sure to work with a |
| belongings as part of their complete | | | | reputable Dallas flood damage repair and |
| package of services. | | | | dallas water damage repair provider like |
| 5. Extraction. Have all water and | | | | Kiwi Services who is recognized by your |
| humidity professionally extracted from | | | | insurance provider. Failure to use a |
| the home including carpets, furniture, | | | | qualified provider often leads to |
| drywall and other impacted areas. | | | | rejection of claims resulting in costly |
| 6. Removal. Some items may not be | | | | fees and out of pocket expenses. |