{"id":1257,"date":"2020-11-11T15:03:40","date_gmt":"2020-11-11T15:03:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unitedwaterrestoration.com\/blog\/?p=1257"},"modified":"2022-06-09T12:32:19","modified_gmt":"2022-06-09T16:32:19","slug":"tips-from-a-water-damage-restoration-company","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unitedwaterrestoration.com\/blog\/tips-from-a-water-damage-restoration-company\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips from a Water Damage Restoration Company"},"content":{"rendered":"

A water damage restoration company may be the only avenue left after a severe flood or water damage is dealt to your home or business. Water damage can be critical to a home or business. Even the slightest leak can lead to severe damage if left unchecked and unfixed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Water damage always poses a serious threat to any home or business. It\u2019s a serious concern that costs <\/span>billions in damage every year<\/span><\/a>. It is estimated that <\/span>one in fifty homeowners<\/span><\/a> will experience water damage and file a claim every year. Water damage can truly happen to anyone at any time. Even ice storms pose a risk to one\u2019s home or business.<\/span><\/p>\n

United Water Restoration, a water damage restoration company, understands that this can be a difficult task for homes to business owners to navigate. We would like to help simplify the process to give you a better understanding on how to navigate these trying times.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What Does Water Damage Look Like?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

While most people think of flood damage as the only severe water damage, even small leaks can pose big problems. There are several early signs of water damage that one should take note of immediately upon recognizing it. Thing such as the following:<\/span><\/p>\n

Damp Floor<\/strong> – A wet or damp floor could be a sign of possible water damage. It only takes a little water to make an issue serious.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Cracking, Flaking, Bubbling Ceilings<\/strong> – Damage to your ceiling is one surefire way to see if there is a leak. This leak could possibly be coming from your home\u2019s roof or its attic. Water damage can cause a ceiling to warp, bubble, crack, or begin flaking off. It\u2019s an important sign to recognize quickly. The longer the water damage exists the more damage may be done to your ceiling and home or business.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Drastic Increase in Utility Bills<\/strong> – Not all water damage makes itself immediately known, sometimes it can show itself through your bills. A leaky pipe can cause damage to the foundation of your home or business. This type of damage can also keep a home or business owner oblivious to the damage.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Damp or Musty Smell<\/strong> – Water damage may hide itself from plain view but it can be difficult to hide the smell of it. If you smell a damp or musty scent in your home or business, this is a telltale sign of hidden water damage.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

If you suspect water damage, it\u2019s recommended that you begin the process of repair. You should immediately begin looking for a water damage restoration company.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Should You Do?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

While we at United Water Restoration Group prides itself on our team\u2019s response time. While a water damage restoration company can do a bulk of the work, there are a few do\u2019s and don’ts when it comes to reacting to water damage.\u00a0<\/span>
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