Why It’s Important to Get Professional Help for Water Damage

DIY. Do It Yourself.  It is an age-old concept that has experienced renewed popularity in recent times.  However, there are some situations that really do require some professional help.  One of those times is when you experience flooding in your home.  Here are three reasons why this is not the time to try to figure things out yourself.  And why it is a good time to bring in professional water remediation help.

Time is of the Essence

With some projects, you have flexibility in the completion time.  If you are building a new deck for your backyard, you don’t really have to finish it by a certain date.  With water remediation, on the other hand, there is no time to lose.  According to FEMA, mold and mildew can begin to grow within 24 to 48 hours on water-damaged surfaces.  There is little time to get affected areas dried out and treated with anti-fungal, anti-viral, and anti-bacterial agents.  There is no time for learning what to do or figuring out what works.  Professionals have a plan ready to go and can get started immediately.     

The Damage is Pervasive

Sometimes we might be tempted to underestimate the problem of water damage.  After all, the problem and solution are easy to understand.  It’s wet so just dry it out, right?  While this is true, it oversimplifies the situation.  Once water has trespassed its boundaries, its damage can be extensive.  It will keep flowing until it is stopped.  Besides just flowing, it also soaks.  All surfaces with some porosity will absorb water to one degree or another.  Anything that has been exposed to water damage must be examined and treated.  Professionals know how to quickly assess and minimize water damage.

The Clean-Up is Risky

Arguably the most important reason to delegate water remediation work to a professional is the health risk.  Flood water that comes from overflowing rivers and streams or overflowing toilets and sewer systems is unsanitary.  Contaminated water almost certainly contains dangerous viruses, bacteria, molds, and parasites.  Contact with this dirty water exposes you to a multitude of serious diseases.  Furthermore, flooding from even clean, sanitary water can quickly become a breeding ground for microbes.  Professionals know how to safely clean up water damage without endangering their health.

A flood in your home is a terrible event.  Trying to manage the clean-up yourself can make things worse.  Failing to take timely, effective action may result in more extensive damage to your home and belongings.  Even worse, you could experience health problems in connection with exposure to hazardous materials.  It’s better to recognize when a professional is needed.  At Langenwalter Carpet Cleaning, we have technicians that are specifically trained to combat water damage.  Our team of experts is ready 24 hours a day to respond to your call.  We will get started right away, and we won’t stop until the damage is contained.  Save your DIY energy for making a bookcase and let us do the tough work of water remediation for you!