When Should You Call a Water Damage Restoration Company?

5/30/2021 (Permalink)

Is that water spot getting bigger? Time to call the water damage restoration professionals at SERVPRO of North Hollywood!

Let's face it: hiring a water damage restoration company is a big deal. First, it can be costly. Your homeowner's insurance may cover the cost of the damage to your property, but there could be out-of-pocket expenses or increased premiums. Second, it can be a time-consuming and disruptive process for your family or business.

For these reasons, you may decide you don't need water damage restoration and to deal with the issue yourself. However, here are a few times you should put concerns about cost or disruption aside and call a water damage restoration company right away.

The Damage is From Gray or Black Water

There are three categories of water damage: clean, gray and black. Clean water still requires extraction and drying to prevent mold and other microbial growth. But cleaning up gray and black water damage also requires decontamination and disinfection. Unseen pathogens in your home can cause illness, so calling in a professional water damage restoration company is highly recommended.

The Damage is Getting Worse

Rain is an infrequent guest in Los Angeles. So that water spot on the ceiling? It may be something you're tempted to ignore. But what if you notice the spot is getting bigger? Or if it's size increases even when it's dry outside? You should have a water damage restoration service inspect the affected area. Finding the source of the damage, and repairing it, is essential to prevent a bigger, and more expensive, problem in the future.

You're Not Sure of the Cause of the Damage

Sometimes you may not even be sure you have a problem that requires water damage restoration. A pipe leak, for example, can hide inside your walls. Following a rainstorm, mold can grow under carpets or in crawl spaces, leaving an odor that you just can't pinpoint. A professional water damage restoration company has the advanced technology, like infrared moisture detection units, to locate and rectify the problem.

But Wait! What if I'm a Tenant?

Ultimately, the decision to call a water damage restoration company for water cleanup or mold remediation is yours. But there is one time when calling us may not be your first step. If you're a tenant, and you call SERVPRO of North Hollywood, we'll advise you to call your landlord or property manager next. Why? Because, for liability reasons, we can't inspect the property without the owner's permission.

By law, you are entitled to a habitable space. California state law does provide renters with recourse for necessary repairs. And if you have any questions about what our water damage restoration team can do and when, please don't hesitate to give us a call.

Need Water Damage Restoration? Call SERVPRO of North Hollywood!

To best mitigate water damage, fast action is crucial. Our water damage restoration specialists are available 24/7 to respond quickly to any size water damage disaster. We offer emergency restoration service and can be on-site anywhere in Los Angeles in as little as one hour.

So when you're ready get professional water damage restoration help, contact SERVPRO of North Hollywood at (818) 754-0050 anytime, day or night!