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