Water damage – one of the scariest phrases to property owners in Windham, NH. It’s enough to make your heart race and your stress level go up. Water damage is one of the most frequent forms of damage to occur in both residential as well as commercial properties in the Windham, NH area. Water damage can be very destructive to your home or office. It can create personal health hazards and cause costly damage to your home’s structure and furnishings. Plus it can lead to the formation of unwanted mold colonies which can not only be detrimental to your structure, it can cause serious health issues. If you find yourself a victim of water damage, you need to call a water damage restoration specialist.

Causes of water damage

Water damage can be caused by many things:

• Leaking appliances such as water heaters, dishwashers and washing machines
• Sewage backups
• Flooded sewage in toilets
• Over flowing sinks
• Bathtub backups
• Flooded basements
• Flooding caused by natural disasters
• Hurricanes and tropical storms
• Floods
• Thunderstorms
• Flooding from firefighting efforts
• Rapid snow melt combined with rain
• A burst or frozen pipe
• A leaky roof
• Ice dams
• Cracks in the foundation
• Moisture behind walls

Recovering from water damage

While your best bet is to call a professional because they know best how to handle the big stuff, there are a few steps you can take on your own

• Ensure personal safety first!
• Address the source of water damage. This will vary depending on the type of water damage, but may include…
  • Turn off your water supply
  • Get roof tarped
  • Arrange for plumbing repairs
• Open doors and windows to air out your home/office
• Remove as much water as you can from floors, tables and walls
• Remove and air out upholstery, rugs and cushions
• Take pictures and document damages
• Identify and prioritize protecting valuables and sentimental items

What to look for in a water damage restoration specialist

After you’ve done all you can on your own, you need to hire a cleaning and restoration company you can trust. They should:

• Have experience in their field and a strong reputation
• Be IICRC certified
• Be available 24/7
• Respond quickly to your emergency
• Work with your insurance company
• Execute jobs with state-of-the-art equipment to…
• Extract water
• Inspect for and identify all hidden moisture issues
• Dehumidify and dry
• Ensure safety for employees and building occupants

Hiring the right flood damage cleaning company

There are plenty of cleaning and restoration companies out there but for an effective job, you need to choose the cream of the crop. Soil-Away Cleaning and Restoration has over 25 years of service to the New England area. They master-certified by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC). Soil-Away is available 24/7.  They work closely with your insurance company and have the high-tech equipment to safely extract the water from your home or office.

When it comes to property damage emergencies, Soil-Away boasts fast, friendly service. The team does not just deal with the structure; they will dry out the contents of your home including clothes, furniture, etc. They go a step further and check your home for any mold in your residence or office.  Soil-Away will not only sanitize but deodorize your property safely and effectively. Call the water damage restoration specialists at (603) 641-6555.

Written by E. Aceves