
First Steps
As soon as you’ve called a water damage restoration professional — or even before — there are some first steps you can take.
First, work on drying out the area. This is more than getting some towels down to soak up the water, although that can absolutely be part of it. It’s also ideal to have a dehumidifier that will dry out the area. When your contractor arrives, they’ll be able to use a large-scale dehumidifier.
You should also take whatever steps possible to create good airflow in the area impacted by water damage. The ultimate objective is to get the area completely dried out. While the contractor’s advanced equipment may be necessary to finish the job, any head start you can provide may prove decisive in how much damage is ultimately incurred.
Something to take note of is the color of the water that has caused the damage. This can start with “basic water,” which is the standard water that comes from rain, condensation, and leaky pipes. Gray water is a little more serious and is often the product of dishwashers, washing machines, and toilets. This water may be contaminated. Black water is very serious. Not only are you dealing with water damage, but it’s highly likely that the water is contaminated with bacteria. If not properly cleaned up, it can cause long-term health problems for you and your family — to say nothing of the serious damage that can be done to the home.
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Dealing with Damaged Materials
If the damaged material in your home is something soft, like a carpet or insulation, it may need to be cut out and thrown away. It’s possible that furniture could be dried out and saved. This will depend on the extent of the damage, and it’s something to discuss with your contractor. But keeping damaged materials in the home can result in long-term mold and mildew problems developing.
You may also need to replace any drywall that was damaged. The sidings and baseboards of your home should be professionally evaluated. It’s possible they can be saved, if properly disinfected. If they do have to be removed, the ripple effects on the rest of the house’s foundation must be understood before action is taken.
Every situation is different, but they have one thing in common — the sooner the homeowner acts, and the sooner the contractor gets there, the better chance there is of saving materials.

Dealing with Mold
How far mold has progressed depends on the nature of your water damage. If you acted quickly after a flooding problem and got a professional in, mold may be minimal to non-existent. But unless you’re really fortunate, a slow leak wouldn’t be discovered until at least some level of damage has already been done.
Mold needs to be dealt with carefully. It’s always damaging to the material that’s been infected and, in some cases, can be toxic to the person trying to clean it up. When you see a serious mold issue, work immediately to shut off the airflow and prevent contamination from spreading, and call a water damage restoration pro ASAP. Life Savers Restoration can help you work with your insurance carrier and get clarification on covered services.
Starting Anew
Once the water damage has been removed, it’s important that the area is properly sealed. Whether it’s a ceiling, floor, drywall, or siding, you’re going to need a nice new paint job and some fresh caulking. A professional job of sealing and caulking is aimed at reducing the possibility of long-term problems. A poorly done seal and caulk makes it more likely that money will be spent in the future.
Life Savers Restoration takes tremendous pride in acting quickly and doing the job right. A family-owned business that’s spent 25 years serving the people of Las Vegas and Henderson, we understand the needs of those that call us for help.
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Rudy and his team were fantastic when our kitchen flooded they were professional, supportive, thorough, and great communicators throughout the entire process. Have to give a special shout-out to Austin and Elias for all their hard work and helping me keep my sanity as they literally took apart my kitchen.
Highly recommend it when chaos ensues!
Courtney H.


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