Whether it’s from a flood or leaking appliance, excessive water in your home is never a good thing. Don’t worry— we’re here to help.
Our water extraction experts are available 24/7 and serve the entire DFW metroplex.
When we arrive at your doorstep, our crews will immediately work to extract the water from your property, dry your belongings, and repair any water damage.
It’s scary when water is in your home. We’ve provided you with all the information you need to know if you’re experiencing a water emergency.
Read the sections below or feel free to give us a call. We’ll answer any questions you might have about the water extraction process, insurance, and more.
If you need emergency water removal services right now, call us and then jump to our “what to do” section in order to protect your property and yourself.
The very first thing you need to do is call a professional water removal company near you.
Yes, anybody can handle a small leak on their own. However, if water is consistently leaking in your home or if you’re suffering from a flood, you need to act fast.
The longer your property remains wet, the more damage and mold can take hold, which is why water extraction should happen as soon as possible.
While you’re waiting for the professionals to arrive, follow these steps to minimize the water damage to your home or business.
Go to your home or business’ main water supply valve and shut it off. Don’t know where to find it?
For properties built on concrete slabs, the main water supply valve is usually located on top of or beneath the water heater.
For properties built with basements or crawl spaces, the valve is usually located on a wall along the front of your house.
If your house is flooding or if there is water above any electrical outlets, turn off the electricity to your home.
Open the windows to begin the drying process. This will help prevent mold growth and mildew odors.
You need to document the damage BEFORE any major water extraction or water damage repairs efforts are made. If you do this before contacting your insurance company, you may not be compensated.
Quickly take photos of the location of the water damage, the source, and any building materials or personal belongings that were affected. This will help you maximize your insurance claim.
Grab a mop, bucket, and towels and try sopping up as much water as you can. If the water came from a contaminated source (i.e. a toilet overflow), please wait for a professional sewage cleanup company to do this.
Remove dry furniture or valuables to an unaffected area inside or outside of the home.
Because no two water damage projects are a like, unfortunately, there is no fixed cost for water removal, drying, or repairs.
For water extraction services alone, you can expect to pay around $1,000 – $5,000. These services include extracting water, drying and sanitizing the affected areas, and removing materials as needed.
Again, that’s just a rough estimate. The costs can be lower or higher than that depending on a variety of factors, like if mold is present or if building materials like drywall need to be repaired.
To help you understand the costs, we’ve put together a list of factors that water extraction companies use to determine the pricing.
Water removal companies classify water by the level of contaminants it contains
Most water extraction companies use the height of the water and square footage of the affected area as a base. For example, extracting a few inches of water that was contained in one room is cheaper than cleaning an overflow that spread to the entire house.
The more damage your property takes on, the higher the cost. For example, providing flooded carpet drying companies much less expensive than repairing a ceiling that’s showing signs of water damage and mold, as it requires less time and effort.
The type the building materials required for water damage repairs will guide the cost. For instance, if you need custom cherry wood cabinets replaced, the repair cost will be significantly higher than if you were using basic materials.
For the most part, yes. Most standard homeowners insurance policies cover water damage resulting from “sudden and accidental” causes. This means insurers will cover the costs, if, for example, a water pipe breaks and you need water extraction or wood floor water damage repair.
Essentially, you’re covered unless the insurance company can prove the water damage resulted from lack of proper home maitenance.
If you need any help with the water damage restoration insurance process, call us now. As a restoration company, we deal with insurance agents all the time so we know how to get the most compensation out of your losses.
If water is spreading in your home or business, you need expert help— FAST. When you call S.W.A.T Restoration, you can rest assured that the water will be thoroughly extracted, your possessions will be handled with care, and all traces of moisture will be removed.
Our restoration crews are IICRC certified and are trained to handle every type of water damage situation– big or small. Call us, day or night, for a free quote!
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