Protect your furnishings and valuables from water damage

10/14/2020 (Permalink)

These clothes and personal items were bagged up after being affected by a water damage to the home

When there is a flood or water damage to your home, your furnishings and appliances may be damaged or even destroyed.  You may even find that your clothes, food and smaller belongings are water damaged and possibly exposed to bacteria rendering them useless as well.  Important documents and memorabilia could be lost which you cannot put a price tag on.

If you are made aware of a storm coming, you can begin to protect your personal items.   You can move them to an elevated area in your home.  You can put smaller items and documents in a weather proof safe or container.  If you experience water damage, try to move your belongings to a dry area in your home.

It is important that you have an inventory of your valuables. You should try to keep receipts for larger items and appliances for insurance claims.  This could help make the claim process run smoother.

The best way to minimize cost and protect your home and belongings when you have water damage is by hiring a water damage restoration company.  Hiring professionals to do the job will reduce the time it takes to dry your structure and belongings by using specialized equipment.

When you have SERVPRO of Medina County/Gateway/Western Lake County as your water mitigation specialists you can sit back, relax and let our professionals to do the job.

Call SERVPRO of Medina County/Gateway/Western Lake County at 1-800-933-7179