Water Damage Restoration Services

Damage to your belongings and home may not be as evident with water as compared to a fire loss. In reality, the longer you wait for restoration services the more detrimental the damages can be. It is vital that water damage restoration must begin within forty-eight to seventy-two hours from the initial event. Mold and mildew can form in places unseen by just viewing an area. We use special equipment to determine the severity of damage.

Here are a few items to do before our Lindstrom emergency crew arrives and after you have reported the incident to your insurance company:

Call your insurance company and Lindstrom Restoration immediately: 763.544.8761 (Toll Free: 1.877.544.8761). We will provide your home or property with equipment that will help dry out the area, and ultimately determine the extent of the damage. We can provide emergency water restoration services twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Emergency Contact: 763.544.8761.
Avoid areas where electricity may come into contact with water in your home.
Water can weaken structures. Always watch for potential falling objects such as your ceiling or shelving units while surveying your home or business, this would also be something to mention to your restoration company, as they have the equipment to remove any dangerous items.
Completely avoid areas with raw sewage.
Before contacting your insurance company, and if the conditions are stable, locate the cause of the water damage. If the reason for the damage is not a natural occurrence, such as flooding after or during a heavy rain, find the source and attempt to stop it by shutting off the water source. Although, make sure steps are taken to prevent your water lines from freezing.
Once the source of the water is located and the water has ceased, move your valuable items to a secure dry environment. Again remember that if items are severely damaged, recall what the item was, and create an inventory list. Your insurance company will find it helpful if you still have receipts for any expensive items.
If your source of water is in anyway threatening your electrical appliances, be sure to either remove them (conditions permitting) or shut off your power all together. Again, if your power must be shut off, remember to remove perishable food items from your refrigerator or freezer, while making a list of each item.
To prevent water damage: Always remember to make sure your appliances are in working order. Your washing machine, refrigerator and freezer appliances, water heater, and dish washing machine are the higher risk appliances for causing water damage. Make sure you check appliances over regularly and if an appliance does have any corrosion or leaking make sure you call the proper service company immediately.
Your home's building structure is very important to keep in proper working order: make sure your gutters are cleaned at least once a year, having someone inspect your roof for leaks, items on your roof should also be inspected including your chimney or venting areas. The kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room, or anywhere in your home where you may have a sink or access to water, should be inspected regularly for signs of leaking which may lead to larger problems.