South Bend Water Damage Restoration
Excess water in your home can promote electrical hazards, cause expensive damage to your home’s structure and furnishings, and can even lead to the growth of hazardous mold.
How We Help South Bend Residents with Water Damage Restoration
From leaking faucets to burst pipes and flooding, water damage can quickly become one of the most destructive issues a homeowner faces. If not addressed promptly, excess water can lead to electrical hazards, costly structural damage, and the growth of harmful mold. When disaster strikes, call the professionals at ServiceMaster. Our team is ready to provide expert advice and fast solutions to resolve the problem, ensuring your home is safe and restored as quickly as possible.
We Work With All Insurance Carriers
We are a national vendor for over 20 of the largest insurance companies in the United States. We work directly with your insurance company to help get your claim processed as quickly as possible.
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What Causes Water Damage?
Water damage happens for a variety of reasons, including:
- Plumbing leaks
- Burst or broken pipes & hoses
- A clogged toilet
- Sump pump failure
- Overflowing toilet
- Toilet back up
- Drain back up
Whatever the cause, fast mitigation is key to restoration, and this is where ServiceMaster excels. ServiceMaster arrives onsite quickly, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. With our rapid response teams, your floors, walls and personal property can often be restored.
In the Middle of a Loss?
What to Do
- Water and bacteria-growth damages can begin within hours. Call for professional help.
- Remove as much water as possible by mopping and blotting.
- Do not attempt to start removing wall-to-wall carpet without a professional.
- Wipe furniture, prop up wet cushions to dry and place aluminum foil under furniture legs.
- Move photos, paintings and art objects to a safe, dry location. Pack books tightly on shelves until a restoration pro can begin specialized drying.
- Open drawers, closets and cabinets to enhance drying.
What Not to Do
- Never enter a room with standing water until electricity has been turned off!
- Never use a regular household vacuum to remove water.
- Never lift tacked-down carpet without professional help.
- Never use electrical appliances while on wet carpet or flooring.
- Do not disturb visible mold.
- Do not remove books from shelves.
Water Damage Restoration?
Water mitigation is the process of reducing or preventing the amount of water damage that happens after a flood, a leaking roof or any number of water-related reasons. By taking fast action, you can prevent additional damage and cost.
