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