| It stands to reason that if you need to water damage | | | | 6. Are the technicians employed by the flood |
| restoration in Austin, Texas, your best provider is a | | | | restoration company or are they merely |
| professional flood damage restoration expert located | | | | subcontractors? Employees have more at stake and |
| in Austin, Texas. There are only a few true water | | | | usually do a better job. |
| damage restoration companies in Austin which offer a | | | | The answers to these questions will go a long way in |
| complete restoration package. There are six qualities | | | | determining whether or not you are working with a |
| to look for in the company you hire to clean up your | | | | skilled specialist in flood restoration services. |
| flood damage: | | | | Other Cleaning Services |
| 1. Do you offer a complete package of restoration | | | | There are three other types of services that claim to |
| services (not just carpet)? A flood damages a lot | | | | be able to clean up water damage. Internet marketing |
| more than just carpet. There may be structural | | | | companies have a website taking calls from |
| damage to sub-flooring. There may be warping of | | | | everywhere which they then pass on to |
| baseboards and moldings, as well as damage to walls, | | | | subcontractors in the Austin area. The company may |
| furniture, papers, and even electronics depending on | | | | not be located anywhere Austin, or may only be |
| the depth of the water. Don't settle for carpet cleaning | | | | targeting the area to profit from recent flooding. |
| when you need flood restoration. There's a big | | | | National franchises are usually fairly new to the area, |
| difference between the two. | | | | with little connection or experience. The staff may be |
| 2. How long have you been in business? The best | | | | new, minimally trained, with little or no real-world |
| providers have been around for awhile, and have the | | | | experience. |
| experience to recognize potential problems. | | | | Finally, many carpet cleaning companies advertise |
| Experience and the proper equipment may also help | | | | themselves as restoration services. But they lack even |
| them to perform a more thorough job in less time | | | | the basic necessary equipment for water removal and |
| 3. Are the technicians adequately trained, full-time | | | | dehumidification. They may have little education or |
| professionals? You need more than a subcontractor | | | | experience. Worst of all, their focus is on carpet, and |
| or temp with a sponge and a bucket! | | | | may not be able to restore personal belongings or |
| 4. Does the company use industrial strength | | | | furniture. |
| equipment? It takes more than a ShopVac to clean up | | | | Your home is your biggest investment. If you've |
| after a flood. Professional restorers use water | | | | suffered flood damage, you now risk mold and mildew |
| removal equipment as well as dehumidification | | | | that can injure your family's health and destroy the |
| equipment. | | | | value of your home. This is the time to call in a |
| 5. Do the technicians use professional gear on a daily | | | | professional who can handle all aspects of flood |
| basis? The best equipment doesn't matter if the | | | | restoration. It just stands to reason. |
| technician can't figure our how to operate it. | | | | |