Did a water pipe break during the night? Did you wake up to discover your home flooded? What should you do? First, turn off electricity and gas if at all possible then call your insurance. Then, call Water Damage West Palm Beach. We will be at your home or business, inside an hour or less, to start the water extraction process. The earlier you contact a water extraction company, the better. Time i
s of the essence. Once water is extracted, drying is imperative. Quick water extraction and drying can help prevent further damage to property. The longer it takes to remove the water and dry the affected area, more water damage occurs, and odds are that mold has begun to grow. Drywall may appear to be dry and unaffected but, if drywall was wet more than 2 hours it should be replaced. Water can seep into the insulation on the inside of the wall along with the framing, resulting in a perfect environment for mold to grow. You may not be aware of the harm that is taking place inside your walls.
