Water Damage Tips: What to do Before Help Arrives

3/17/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Chula Vista responded immediately

When you are dealing with water damage, immediate action is crucial. If your home or business in Chula Vista has water damage, you can do some things before SERVPRO of Chula Vista arrives:

• Make sure electrical power is off in any affected areas before you handle devices
• Remove excess water with mops and/or towels
• Wipe water from wood furniture or other items
• Remove wet cushions. Prop them upright to dry
• Hang up rugs to dry
• Place foil or blocks between furniture and wet carpeting
• Turn on dehumidifiers or air-conditioning if it is safe
• Move colored items from wet carpeting
• Move artwork to a safe, dry place
• Move loose items from the floor or counters
• Start drying items ASAP
• Stay away from rooms that have sagging ceilings

Water damage can happen at any time in San Diego County. When your Chula Vista home or commercial business needs water damage restoration services, SERVPRO® of Chula Vista responded immediately and used advanced equipment and techniques to remove the water quickly. Call us at (619) 482-1131.