Water Damage Emergency in your Chestnut Hill Home

4/4/2020 (Permalink)

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Staying Safe in a Water Damage Emergency in Chestnut Hill

One of the biggest concerns in any water damage situation is safety, especially if the problem is a genuine emergency.

If you have a water damage emergency is in Chestnut Hill, take heart. SERVPRO has the expertise, the experience, and the procedural knowledge to make sure the problem is solved safely, quickly, and completely.

How do SERVPRO professionals do this? The first step is to stop or contain the source of the water, then provide a complete explanation about the procedures necessary to solve the problem.

As they do this, SERVPRO techs conduct a thorough examination to detect possible safety hazards. These can include electrical issues, ceilings that may be loaded with water, and an inspection of flooring to make sure it has not been compromised.

The techs also provide a thorough explanation of what may be necessary to ensure ongoing safety, and after that, the necessary documents are signed to allow them to proceed further.

Another important safety step is to determine whether there has been contamination that may present a health risk. This includes assessing the state of any affected materials; in some cases, they may be restored, while in others, they may need to be replaced.

SERVPRO techs also take into account any local, state, or federal regulations that may apply to your situation. This is necessary to determine the current and future integrity of the home, and to comply with any building codes or similar regulations that may be applicable.

Another crucial part of staying safe is to account for the disposal of waste material. Once again, a complete explanation of the nature of the material and the disposal process is provided, all of it in terms you can easily understand. Measurements and photos are also taken to provide evidence of the condition of the home when the tech arrives, and they establish a baseline for progress reports as various procedures are performed.

So if you have a water damage emergency, contact SERVPRO of Manayunk and Chestnut Hill at (215) 482-0800 any time, day or night, to get the safest and fastest possible solution.

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