Water Damage Clean-Up After a Leak

1/18/2023 (Permalink)

Water leaks can happen anywhere, and they're rarely planned. You might run into a plumbing problem in the middle of the night or while you're at work. If these leaks aren't taken care of quickly, they can cause serious damage to your property and belongings. The longer you wait to get help with water damage cleanup after a leak, however, the harder it will be to save your home from mold growth and its associated issues. 

Water Damage Clean-Up After a Leak

If you've ever had a leak, you know how quickly water damage can occur. It is important to call for help immediately if there is a leak. Do not try and fix the problem yourself unless you have training in doing so, because the situation may become more severe and dangerous if not handled correctly by professionals.

If you do need professional services for water damage clean-up after a leak or burst pipe in your home, give us a call! We'll get to work quickly with an experienced team member who will assess the extent of the damage and give you an estimate as soon as possible.

Our customers choose us because our services include: 

• Water removal (dry out wet areas)
• Structural repairs (fix holes in drywall)
• Dehumidification (remove humidity from damp materials)

For other leaks and water damage situations, try to contain the damage as much as possible before calling for help. It's usually best to let professionals handle cleanup jobs like this one — they'll know how to avoid causing further damage while they work on drying out your property and removing any mold growth that may have occurred due to prolonged exposure of your belongings being wet for so long.

Clean-Up Tips

Don't attempt to handle water damage on your own. Water damage can pose serious risks, and attempting to clean up a large area of water is dangerous for you and your family. It's best to call in professionals for help with this project. 

Clean the water up as much as possible. If there's standing water in carpets or on floors, use a wet/dry vacuum to remove it. Make sure you keep it away from electrical outlets and other sources of heat; don't turn on any appliances while you're cleaning!

You'll need the right equipment as well as trained workers if you're going to tackle a job like this by yourself. Don't use ordinary cleaning products or tools; they won't be able to remove all traces of mold from your home's structure, which could lead to serious issues later down the road. You'll also need protective gear like gloves and breathing masks so that no one gets sick from exposure.

When should you call a professional?

If the walls are wet, but not soaked and the flooring isn't damaged, you can probably handle cleanup on your own.

However, if the water has caused damage to the walls or flooring in any way, you will need to call a professional to take care of it. A professional company will use specialized equipment that can extract even tiny amounts of moisture from between wall studs so that mold doesn't grow in those areas.

In the end, no matter how long you wait to clean up after a water leak, it’s important to remember that the sooner you start, the better. The longer you wait, the more difficult and expensive it will be. You can always count on SERVPRO of Downtown Oklahoma City, Midtown to help with all your water damage cleanup and restoration needs!