Broken Pipe Causes Water Damage in Charlottesville Home?

5/9/2023 (Permalink)

We respond to water damage emergencies 365 days a year in Albemarle County.

Our local team in Charlottesville witnesses firsthand the damage water can do to a home or business. Here are some tips from our website for things you can do while waiting for professional help to arrive if you have water damage or flooding:

What To Do After Flooding

• Remove excess water by mopping and blotting
• Wipe excess water from wood furniture after removal of lamps and tabletop items
• Remove and prop wet upholstery and cushions
• Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting
• Turn air conditioning on for maximum drying in summer
• Remove colored rugs from wet carpeting
• Remove art objects to a safe, dry place
• Gather loose items from floors

What NOT To Do After Flooding

• Don't leave wet fabrics in place
• Hang furs and leather goods
• Don't leave books, magazines, or other colored items on wet carpets or floors
• Don't use your household vacuum to remove water
• Don't use television or other household appliances
• Don't turn on ceiling fixtures if the ceiling is wet, and keep out of rooms where ceilings are sagging

Call Us Today!

When you have a water damage emergency in your Charlottesville home or commercial business, our team in Charlottesville is Here to Help.® We’ll clean up and restore your water damage “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 434-977-5850.

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