Water damage to your home or business facility can be costly unless you act fast to clean it up and take the proper restoration actions. There is a variety of causes such as flooding, a leaky roof, plumbing issues, overflowing tubs or sinks, frozen water pipes, and malfunctioning appliances. It’s important that you know as much as possible about water damage since it not only affects the structure of your home or business but your health as well. We’d like to discuss three of the most common causes of water damage that you may encounter and what you should do to deal with them.
Water Damage Caused by Floods
The most common damage caused by natural disasters is water damage. According to North Carolina Flood Insurance, flooding is North Carolina’s second-most common natural hazard, occurring on average every seven and a half days.
The damage caused by floods can range from mold to structural damage and issues with your appliances. Also, your septic tank filters can become clogged. Consequently, if your home is flooded, you need to be cautious before returning to your home. You should contact experienced water damage and restoration professionals such as Biotek Environmental Inc. and your insurance agent to deal with the damage and ensure your home is safe.
Water Damage Caused by Plumbing and Burst Pipes
Since plumbing is out of sight, we tend to forget about it until we have a serious issue that could damage our home or business. You need to keep an eye on minor plumbing issues and ensure they are fixed before they can turn into costly disasters. Even a water pipe with a small crack can result in a leak of up to 250 gallons of water a day. The damage can cause to the structure of your home and your belongings can be significant. Moreover, the leak can result in mold infestations which may also need to be remediated by professionals.
Likewise, in colder months, you should also be prepared to ensure that your pipes do not freeze and burst. The last thing you want during the winter months are home repair crews trying to fix structural damage caused by burst pipes.
It’s always advisable to know who to call in times of emergency. This also applies to water damage restoration services so you can get the help you need immediately. The water damage and restoration crews at Biotek are on call 24/7, 365 days a year. We will have someone on-site at your property to assess and begin restoration within 2 hours of your call to us. By having a crew on-site quickly and handling the water damage repair in accordance with proven industry standards, the cost of mitigation is minimized. In addition, the potential for mold growth is eliminated.
Water Damage Caused by Malfunctioning Appliances
Water damage can also be caused by malfunctioning appliances like washing machines, dishwashers, refrigerators, water heaters, and air conditioners. Even if you maintain your appliances, they can break down without warning. The water damage results in serious issues with your flooring, walls, electrical damage, and mold growth.
If you experience water damage due to appliances, you have to remove or fix the source of the problem. Following that, you should have professionals dry the area to prevent mold from growing. Since moisture can penetrate flooring, and baseboards, and travel behind walls, you need the help of flood remediation experts with the latest high-tech equipment to detect and eliminate it.
Why Choose Biotek Environmental, Inc. to Deal with Your Water Damage?
Biotek Environmental, Inc. has been providing water damage restoration and emergency water damage repairs since 2007. Our crews handle water damage repair in accordance with proven industry standards and help you minimize the cost of mitigation, and the potential for mold growth is eliminated.
Our restoration teams use specialized thermal imaging cameras in order to find hidden leaks and damage without tearing apart your walls. Often water pipes that burst or leak in your house may not be noticed immediately. As a result, the scope of clean-up in water damage restoration procedures may be much more than what is visible.
What’s more, because the professionals at Biotek Environmental, Inc. are specialists in the cleanup and repair of flood damage, we are prepared to repair the damage sustained to your home or business from any type of water damage and to prevent or stop the growth of mold and mildew to avoid biological contamination. Please keep in mind that regardless of the extent of water damage, water contamination spreads quickly. We specialize in water extraction and expert cleaning and sanitization of all carpeting in your home or office building.
As a result of our excellent reputation, We have an “A+” rating with the Better Business Bureau in the water damage and restoration markets we serve. We offer the best and most comprehensive 30-Year Warranty in the industry. Don’t choose any Remediation or Restoration Company that does not provide a legitimate bumper-to-bumper warranty on all their services! Call us toll-free for all your water damage and mold restoration needs at 866-630-7340 or contact us online.
