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Storm Damage Restoration: Important Steps to Take After the Storm Has Passed

Here are some key steps to take right after a storm passes. These tips will help move the restoration process along, and keep both you and your family safe.

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Storm Damage Restoration: Important Steps to Take After the Storm Has Passed

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  1. Introduction • Regardless of the type of damage your property is facing, time is of the essence. That’s why it’s important to quickly request professional storm damage restoration services. The quicker the mitigation and restoration process can start, the quicker your family can get back into your home. • Here are some key steps to take right after a storm passes. These tips will help move the restoration process along, and keep both you and your family safe. Keep reading to learn what you need to do in the wake of a major storm. 

  2. Safety First • Severe storms can leave behind broken glass, damaged roofs and other hazards. The first priority following a storm is ensuring the safety of you and those in your community. • It’s natural that your first instinct would be to examineyour property so asto assess the damage. While this is oftena critical step, there are some precautions you ought totake. First, confirmthere’s no threat of electrocution. this is oftenmore likely if flooding occurred and downed power lines are accessible. If this is oftenthe case, stand backfrom your home until the facilityis cut. • If you are feelingthe roof on your property is unstable, evacuate everyone until professionals can inspect the structure. You’ll also want to observeout for things like nails, sharp debris and glass. If you smell gasin your property after a storm, notify the gas service directly and obtain out.

  3. Secure Your Property • Once you’ve taken the right safety precautions, you would like to secure your property from further damage. After a severe storm, you'll have broken windows, heavy leaks and flooding. Doing what you'll to assist secure your ownership away might make the storm damage restoration process quicker and easier. • Board up any windows that are still letting water in. you'll also want to get rid of any valuable possessions that are in danger of sustaining damage. Standing water can cause serious problems and render your property unlivable. additionally , water intrusion may cause mold growth, which may be harmful to the health of occupants. Quickly removing the maximum amount water from your property as possible can help prevent mold growth from occurring. • If securing your property from further damage presents an awesome challenge, you'll want to succeed in bent the emergency restoration professionals for help.

  4. Document All Damage For Insurance • Once most are safe and your property is secure, it’s time to assess the damage. this will be an emotional process, but is important when filing an claim . • It is crucial that you simply are as thorough as possible when documenting. You’ll got to take photos – both inside and out. confirm your pictures are very detailed. If major appliances or furniture are damaged, take pictures of the damage, also as any manufacturer identifiers. this may help determine the replacement value. You’ll eventually got to organize the photos by room. this may make the claims process much easier.

  5. Carefully inspecting the surface of your property is extremely important also . Take some time , as damage can sometimes go unnoticed initially . search for damage to siding, roof shingles and window frames. you ought to also check the outdoor HVAC unit for any damage. • Although the documentation process could seem sort of a hassle right after a storm has passed, it's critical if you would like to recoupthe proper amount for your losses.

  6. Find Experienced Storm Damage Restoration Services • It’s now time to hiretrusted storm damage restoration company to tackle the damages and obtain your property back to normal. It’s important that you simply work with a business with a solid local reputation. you ought to confirm the organization you hire has extensive experience handling the kinds of damages that have occurred to your property. • If a serious storm has damaged many properties in your area, be wary of scams. Some fraudulent contractors feed on victims of storms, overcharging for sub-par services. Instead, take some time and find an experienced professional which will restore your property from top to bottom. inspect a company’s diary before you hire them to make sure they supply high-quality craftsmanship.

  7. Take These Steps to Get Back on Your Feet Fast • Whether it’s a home or business, your property is your livelihood. After you’ve been through a severe storm, it’s important you're taking the steps discussed above so as to recover as quickly as possible. • Working with experienced storm damage restoration provider will allow your property to return to its pre-loss condition sooner instead of later. • Carolina Water Damage Restoration of Charlotte is here for emergency storm damage repair, but we also provide non-emergency, after-the-fact, storm damage repair. We are there for our customers 24/7 and are IICRC certified, so you know you are in good hands. 

  8. Contact Us 3815 Willow Green PlCharlotte, NC 28206 980-308-2847 info@carolinawaterdamage.com

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