Step 2: Inspection and Water Damage Assessment
Our Water Damage Restoration Process
As soon as we arrive on site, our Mount Clemens, New Baltimore technicians will conduct an inspection of your home or property, including a damage assessment. At this stage in the restoration process, our professionals are working to determine the scope of the damage in order to develop the restoration plan. We use advanced equipment to locate the source of the damage, and will check for water contamination levels as this will affect how we approach the restoration process. We will also move or block furniture to prevent further damage.
Our local team in Mount Clemens, New Baltimore is a trusted leader in water damage mitigation and restoration. Water is invasive and can cause significant damage in a short time, so fast action is required to minimize the potential for secondary damage and more costly and time-consuming repairs. Our restoration technicians are on-call 24-hours a day and typically arrive onsite within four hours of your call.
Macomb County benefits from our ability to provide services for every aspect of the restoration process. As Michigan State licensed contractors, we can offer rebuilding and reconstruction services when the damage is extensive and is rebuilding is needed to complete the restoration. We have established relationships with major insurance providers and can assist you with the paperwork and process.
Identify and Stop the Water Source
We will check for the source of moisture in your home or business. The source must be stopped before any restoration or drying of the building can be successful.
- Stop the Source
- Check for Contaminated Water
Identify the Type of Water
We will identify the category and classification of water damage to ensure our professionals restore your property based on industry guidelines. The level of contamination of the water will affect the specific restoration processes we use.
- Category 1: "Clean Water"
- Category 2: "Gray Water"
- Category 3: "Black Water"
Survey the Extent of the Water Damage and Inspect the Premises
We inspect and test to determine the extent of damage and how far the moisture has traveled to ensure proper and complete restoration. In addition, we will inspect for safety concerns that may be evident. If there are any safety issues like lead or asbestos, please bring them to our attention.
- Survey Damage
- Complete Safety Inspection
Move or Block Furniture
We move furniture and property contents and block items to help prevent rust or furniture stains on wet carpet.
- Block Furniture