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Many home and property owners in Minneapolis feel like they might be able to save some money following water damage if they handle the cleanup on their own. While it is good to be proactive and get the cleanup process started as soon as possible, we at 24Restore want to remind you that it’s important to keep in mind the risks that come with any DIY water damage cleanup attempt.
Risk #1: Waiting too long to begin the cleanup-up process.
When it comes to successful water damage restoration with as little damage as possible, timing is key. The first 48 hours following water damage are crucial in mitigating further damage, mold growth, and costs. If water is not extracted as quickly as possible, structural damage can begin to occur and carpet and flooring will suffer immensely. Other systems in the home, such as gas lines, HVAC systems, septic systems, and plumbing systems are also at increased risk the longer water sits. Mold growth can begin in as little as 24-48 hours following water damage, and spreads very easily through the air. Indoor mold exposure has serious health threats, including (but not limited to): coughing, sneezing, itchy and watery eyes, runny nose, scratchy throat, headaches, and other respiratory problems. Failing to begin water cleanup ASAP can lead to many more problems, more damage, and more money.
Risk #2: Inadequate removal and drying of water.
Common DIY water damage restoration attempts include the use of towels, mops, and shop vacuums to help dry up and remove water. While these methods may appear to successfully remove and dry up water, adequate cleanup is not achieved. Water and moisture can penetrate porous materials, such as wood, drywall, insulation, floorboards, and carpet. What’s worse is, this hidden water can become trapped inside. Without the use of professional grade moisture detection equipment, this moisture will cause damage long after the visible water had been dried. Without commercial grade drying equipment like air movers, fans, and dehumidifiers, thorough and adequate drying cannot be guaranteed. Sure this equipment may be able to be rented, but without the proper training and experience, it will not produce the same results that you would get with professionals who have experience and training to ensure the best results.
Risk #3: Putting you and your family, in a dangerous situation.
Even when water damage doesn’t appear to be extensive or a serious problem, certain situations can pose some incredibly dangerous threats. Depending on the source of the water, there can be grossly contaminated water that can cause serious illness if ingested or even upon contact. Lack of personal protective equipment can expose individuals to any harmful contaminants in water. If you are unable to identify the source of the water, treat it as if it is contaminated and wait for the professionals. Excess water in homes also carries the risk of electrical shock. Failing to turn off power and appliances in the affected area could prove to be fatal. The risks of potential dangers and hazards following water damage are not worth it; it is better to let trained and experienced professionals handle water damage cleanup.
Before attempting any water damage cleanup on your own, keep in mind all the risks you are taking on. Instead, let the trained, experienced, licensed, and fully equipped professionals at 24 Restore in Minneapolis handle the water damage cleanup process for you.
“24Restore came within an hour of our water damage to assess the problem and restore and reconstruct our kitchen and my office. Everyone from 24Restore was professional, kind and did an outstanding job of damage assessment and restoration.”
Your service was excellent. The young man was thorough and very dedicated to completing the job. He’s a good one. I would recommend your services to anyone who need them.
Your team has been absolutely amazing, professional, sympathetic and wonderful. They took my mess and made it manageable as I shed a few tears, which they also consoled with empathy. At a time when we have floods and tornados city wide you responded within hours. Thank, I am impressed and I have passed the word on to many.
Very good experience……everyone I dealt with through 24 Restore was very professional and very kind.
This note is a note of thanks and appreciation of the services provided…..we could even say our home looks better than before we incurred our water damage…Job well done!
I don’t often take the time to write a follow up complimentary letter. However I was very impressed with 24 Restore and felt they went above and beyond to surpass expectations with WOW service. Thank you for the great service and great job that your team did to get my house back in shape.
I have recommended them to many of my friends. They are the only service that I have ever used that always gets my stains out and that clean my carpets beautifully. I can’t say enough good thins about them
Thank you for all the work put in to get out home……It would have been an impossible task for us to have accomplished in such a short time. We appreciate all that you have done for us! We are so grateful!
Yes. I appreciated the ability to funnel all activities thru a one-stop shop proved to be very valuable in a disaster project such as ours demo, construction and finish as well as work directly with insurance company. The team has been professional and those on site have been respectful of our home and schedule.
Alex did a great job scheduling, coordinating, and keeping me informed. He made sure that everything was done in a timely manner. I always felt that my job was a priority. All the workmen did a great job and were very polite. I am pleased with the results. I would highly recommend your company!
From the time of initial contact to the time of job completion was 24 hrs. Very pleased with job outcome. Will definitely use you again. If ever in need.
Response time was awesome. We we’re bewildered by what was happening and what needed to be done. 24hr came in and took care of what needed to be done.
I thought 24 was very professional and timely work.
24Restore was very responsive and did a thorough job plus they cleaned up after themselves.
The job was exceptionally well done. You were recommended to me by Dennis Carlson, a freind and I would definatley refer 24restore to friends and family.
Very Professional!
Everyone was on top of everything and got back to me in a reasonable time. Clean up was done absolutely perfect at the end of each job.
The guys who worked here were great, polite, personable and hard workers. They did a great job! So thankful this is over!
Working with the employees at 24restore has been an easy process. They aimed to please.
Kudos to Shelli Abraham especially, she worked with the mortgage company and insurance company so I didn’t have to, I’m a caregiver for my husband with Dementia, she took the pressure off having to deal with them, thanks Shelli.
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