San Diego CA Flood Restoration

Simply put, flood restoration is the process of restoring and returning a flood damaged home, business, or property to its pre flood condition. It can be a long, complex, multi-layered process (depending on the severity of the spill), and requires that certain steps be taken in a certain order to assure success. In smaller cases, homeowners may be able to complete the work themselves, but in larger instances, it is advisable to call in a professional.

Flood restoration involves several basic steps:

1) Extraction: The excess water must be removed from the damage site. This is done through the use of wet-dry vacuum units or submersible pumps.

2) Drying: Residual moisture must be removed from carpets, furniture, and other surfaces, using high velocity fans, blowers, and dehumidifiers. All surfaces must be completely dried out.

3) Repair: This can be the longest part of the process, repairing all items damaged in the flood event.

4) Restoration: the process of putting the finishing touches on a home to make it look like it did before the flood.

Of course this is a summary. There are secondary considerations for almost every element, including the cleaning of carpets, checking floors and drywall for warping or swelling, as well as investigating basements and crawlspaces for any water that may have been missed, as well as the process of removing and treating problems caused by mold.

It’s a pretty safe bet to conclude that most flood restoration cases will require the help of a professional. Contact your local IICRC certified flood restoration company. They are available 24/7 with a staff of trained technicians, proficient in a full range of services designed to handle all of your flood restoration or water damage needs.