IMMEDIATE RESPONSE WATER DAMAGE RESTORATION

One of the most traumatic disaster occurrences facing property owners, insurance companies and risk managers is water damage. Whether caused by a natural or man-made disaster, moisture is a fast and silent destroyer of furnishings, equipment and building interiors. The result of the damage is costly repairs and often replacement. Timing is crucial to the dehumidification of a building and the prevention of the growth of destructive mold and mildew.

Common sense approaches to remediating water damage are definitely good - mop or wet vacuum, use fans to promote the circulation of dry air. But don't stop there! These steps are not enough to ensure peace of mind. After any degree of water damage, it is important to get an inspection by an IICRC-certified carpet technician. This skilled craftsman will determine how deeply the water has penetrated carpet, padding, your home's structure and your belongings. If trapped water is left undetected, it can create pockets of saturation with ultimate damage including discoloration, warping, splitting, delamination, musty odor and mold growth.

A1 restoration and remediation can dramatically reduce the scope of damage and save thousands of dollars in replacement costs. Using sophisticated, portable, commercial dehumidification equipment, A1 Carpet Care can quickly and efficiently return the humidity and moisture levels, of any building back to normal. The rapid removal of excess moisture will help prevent permanent damage which will occur if left untreated.

Steps you can take before A1 Carpet Care arrives

• Turn off the source of water, if possible;
• Mop and blot up as much water as possible, being mindful of your safety;
• Stay away from contaminated water and electrical hazards;
• If safe to do so, turn off circuit breakers supplying power to the wet areas;
• Unplug and remove small appliances from the wet areas;
• Move furniture or put it on blocks to prevent carpet staining and water absorption;
• Remove wet cushions and attempt to air them out;
• Remove area rugs from the top of wet carpet;
• Remove magazines, newspapers or other printed material from the wet carpet;
• Turn on fans and air conditioner to foster the circulation of dry air
• Call A1 Carpet Care, day or night!

What A1 Carpet Care will do when we arrive

Your carpet will be taken up from the tack strip and rolled back to expose all areas affected by the water. Your padding may need to be removed and replaced, depending upon the degree of saturation. Our IICRC-certified carpet technicians will remove the damaged padding, apply mildewcide to both sides of the carpet and other wet areas. Air movers will be positioned to promote dry air flow throughout the flooded area.

After the water-damaged area has dried (which might take several days), A1 Carpet Care will return to replace your damaged padding, restretch and tack down your carpet, then steam clean the carpet completely.

Soon, your flood damage will simply be a bad memory and you will enjoy the peace of mind that comes from knowing your home has been properly treated, all prudent steps have been taken to halt the growth of harmful organisms, and your carpet is properly reinstalled.

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