Experiencing an emergency? Does your home have serious damage due to fire, wind, or water? Don’t sit this one out. Call a professional Fort Collins restoration company ASAP. If you’re located in Northern Colorado and you’re experiencing a leak or flood, call 970 Services at (970) 888-0970 now and we’ll be with you shortly!
Not sure what to do when a leak springs? Here’s how to how wet walls after a leak or flood.
Once the leak or flood is over (and you’ve made sure your family is safe), it’s time to assess the damage. Because you’ll likely report the incident on your homeowner’s insurance, it’s important to avoid touching anything or cleaning up the scene. Leave belongings where they are, but document what you can so your insurance claim can be properly filed.
Here are some things to be aware of when you move through a water damage assessment:
Are there texture changes in the wall? Depending on the degree of water damage you may notice bubbling, swelling, or even collapsing of your drywall. The absorbent materials in our wall tend to retain water which can lead to further damage.
Check for discoloration. Was your water damage fairly mild? Look a bit closer. Discoloration ranging from subtle to extreme can indicate damage that you should take note of.
Don't ignore lingering smells. If you don't handle water damage right away, you're at risk of mold. In fact, mold and mildew can grow as soon as 24 - 48 hours after even the mildest water damage. This can lead to a musty, unpleasant aroma. Eventually, mold can cause further damage and even health issues.
Document everything from the wet walls to damaged furniture to soaked flooring. When you have a leak or experience a flooding disaster, it’s best to keep your own records of what was lost for insurance purposes. While your insurance company and, likely, the restoration professional you choose will also document and photograph the scene, but having your own backup is important, too.
Next, you’ll want to call a restoration company. If you’ve experienced water damage to the walls of your Northern Colorado home, it's important to get connected to a professional restoration company ASAP.
Restoration professionals will initially come in to assess the damage. From there they will create a relief plan and begin a drying process to prevent further issues (like mold growth or wood rot!). Choosing the right restoration company should reduce any anxiety and help you feel back in control of your life.
Quality restoration companies will work with you to document the disaster and negotiate with your insurance company. Be sure the company you choose has a good track record. It will save you a lot of trouble picking a trustworthy restoration company.
Once you have a preferred restoration company in mind, call your insurance ASAP to report a claim. It's not only important for peace of mind but also to assure you secure coverage. Some insurance companies require you to report damage sooner than others in order to qualify for relief. They will want to assess any damage, too—however, the claims and approval process can take up to a few weeks to complete first.
At 970 Services, we understand disaster. Our team is always professional, attentive, and willing to go the distance for any and all of our clients in Northern Colorado.
If you are ever faced with a leak or flood that leaves your walls wet, remember to call a local, trusted home restoration company (like us!) first. Need assistance ASAP? Give us a call now at (970) 888-0970 or contact us online for a free estimate.
Located in Loveland, CO, we also offer home restoration service in the following areas: Fort Collins, Loveland, Ault, Greeley, Denver, Windsor, Boulder, Longmont, and throughout Northern Colorado.
I can’t recommend 970 Services enough! We had extensive hail damage & Andrew Golding came out & was so kind, grace filled & helpful. We had a hard time dealing with insurance & they partnered with me on the process making the roof replacement the easiest part of our hail damage experience. A++ you can’t go wrong! I absolutely would hire them again in a heartbeat.
We are very pleased with 970 Services work and their customer service. Our roof was damaged from hail and needed to be replaced. Aaron worked with our insurance supplemental team and ensured we got the full amount that was owed to us. He also made sure the work was done correctly on our roof with a post inspection. Very professional and friendly. Thank you 970 Services for all your help! Definitely recommend!
Steve and his crew have done several projects at our house (water remediation, painting, plumbing, minor electrical, etc.), and I would use them again in a heartbeat. They are professional, responsive, and do top quality work. Their detailed estimates show where every penny goes, and they let you know if something needs to change. It's a great feeling to know that I can reach out to Steve if there's a problem, and he'll find a way to solve it.
We had a water leak from our hot water heater and our insurance company recommended 970 Services. I cannot tell you how great they were. Steve scheduled us quickly, did a very thorough inspection of damages, set up drying equipment and got things headed in the right direction. He then coordinated all necessary sub contractors for drywall, flooring, and even requested to be present when the insurance adjuster arrived so that they couldn’t skimp on us. This is the company you want to work with and I will never call anyone else! Thank you Steve & 970!
WOW is the best word to describe our experience with this company and it’s employee’s! Talk about having integrity in what you do!!😃 The professionalism, attention to detail, craftsmanship and personable interactions blew my husband and me away. We have had plenty of not so good experiences and this company has restored our faith to trust a precessional to not only do their job well but to go above and beyond expectations. I’ve referred them to my family and friends and would refer them to any stranger. Thank you guys for taking such good care of our home! C. Rhamy
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