When water damage occurs, it’s common for customers to feel rushed and nervous about what to do next. The experts at Countryside Restoration are here to help with that process. Starting the rebuild steps properly, from the beginning, will greatly aid in having a positive experience. Trust Countryside Restoration with your water recovery project.
FEMA defines Mitigation as…
The goal of risk reduction is to reduce the risk to life and property, which includes existing structures and future construction, in the pre and post-disaster environments. This is achieved through regulations, local ordinances, land use, and building practices and mitigation projects that reduce or eliminate long-term risk from hazards and their effects.
Countryside Restoration Inc. wants to help you better understand the water damage restoration process. You should know exactly what to expect if a water damage accident happens.
Water mitigation and water restoration services can be performed separately. Professionals will utilize methods from both to restore a home or business after water damage. It’s important to understand that mitigation services aren’t designed to repair or replace damaged property, but to ensure the disaster doesn’t spread and cause further damage.
• Water mitigation us usually first in the process. This compiles the assessment of the damage and the services required for full recovery.
• Mitigation is followed by Water Restoration services. Once the assessment is made, the rebuild process begins.
Common steps in the process for water damage mitigation?
• Schedule water mitigation services
• Prevention of further damage from affecting your property.
• Specialized equipment is used to effectively mitigation the situation.
• Removal of damaged furniture
• Removal of materials such as drywall and flooring.
• Cleaning and disinfecting.
• Inspecting the home’s structure and framing.
• Use of commercial-grade equipment to remove all water from air and property.
• Boarding up windows, applying tarps to prevent unauthorized access.
What is water damage restoration?
This phase will focus on reconstruction, rebuilding and effectively restoring your home to it’s original or better condition. Water damage restoration processes are intended to assist property owners to recover 100% from all damage.
Steps in the recovery process usually include but are not limited to:
• Full home reconstruction
• Replacement of damaged walls
• Replacement of damaged floors
• Mold removal
• Humidity testing
• Framing and structure damage recovery
• Water cleanup and removal from premises
• Windows, doors, carpeting replacement
• Basement re-finishing
The professionals at Countryside Restoration Inc. are here to help each client recover fully from Water Damage. We will work with your insurance company to ensure a smooth process. Start the recovery process today.