An overview on water damage restoration services

Flooding due to hurricanes, tornadoes, thunderstorms, or tropical storms is a recurring nuisance in coastal areas. Also, faulty maintenance of appliances that can leak, poor plumbing or heating connections, clogged toilets, bathtubs, sinks, and sewage backups can wreak havoc. Such scenarios call for the professional expertise of water damage restoration services. They take care of everything from the first inspection to the final insurance claims. Here is a brief overview.

Services offered
Repairs and restoration depend on the extent of damage. Services range from fixing broken or leaking pipes to restoring carpet, ceiling, drywall, and hardwood flooring damage. Professional vendors usually adhere to the following protocols.

• They inspect and assess the extent of the damage by locating the source of the leak and sealing it within a small containment area.
• This is followed by removing the excess water using industrial-grade vacuum machines to dry and dehumidify the affected area. Drying also reduces the risk of mold and bacterial growth.
• The next step is to clean and sanitize the entire area, repeatedly if necessary.
• Finally, they repair all essential connectors, pipes, and electrical outlets. Here too, the extent of repairs necessary can range from a simple drywall fix to an extensive overhaul of damaged elements in the room.

Keeping these protocols in mind, you can expect the following types of services to tackle all levels of water damage.

• Fixing major appliance ruptures, damage, and containing leaks
• Identifying roof leaks and assessing structural failures to ensure the safety of crew and inhabitants
• Basement flooding, water removal, and repairs of broken water feeds
• Fixing burst pipes that connect to essential plumbing points around the house
• Cleaning contaminated water and sewage backups in the basement or affected area
• Premium restoration of home furnishings, including carpets, furniture, and upholstery
• Special content drying and document restoration services affected by the water damage

Cost of repairs/restoration
Vendors usually provide a quote for a bunch of services or may charge only for a specific task. One should consider other factors such as the number of hours taken, labor spent, materials used, and total cost of execution to arrive at a ballpark estimate. Broadly speaking, the national average cost of complete water damage restoration services is estimated at $3000.

Top brands in the business

• ServiceMaster Restore
  Ranked among the top three brands, ServiceMaster Restore is a known entity with franchises available across most states in the country.
• PuroClean®
  PuroClean® is another popular household name when it comes to providing all-round services from one single vendor at affordable prices. PuroClean® provides services across more than 280 locations in the country and Canada.
• Amerestore
  If you are looking for residential water damage cleaning, repair, and restoration experts, then Amerestore offers a wide range of services across the East Coast, Gulf Coast, and Florida region.
• BMS CAT
  Business owners and establishments can contact BMS CAT for water damage restoration or repair services, one of the top picks on the commercial services. However, the vendor at present offers services in a limited number of locations.

You can avail of discounts, promos, coupons, and deals on bundled services across most vendors. Simply visit their official website and check trending offers before you contact the vendor for a quote. You can also avail of incentives for placing service orders during special shopping days and national holidays during the off-season. Note that all offers are subject to change as per company policies, so confirm the same on their official website before hiring a service.