Homeowners Guide To Navigating A House Flood

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Your House Is Flooded, Now What?

Discovering a flooded area in your home is always a challenging moment. Whether it's due to a malfunctioning pump in the basement, a leaking dishwasher or washing machine, or a burst pipe, the resulting damage can be incredibly stressful for you and your family. If you find yourself in this situation, continue reading for valuable tips on the next steps to navigate through it.

What To Do If My House Is Flooded?

1. Make Sure It’s Safe Before You Enter

Before entering the flooded area, ensure that it is safe to do so. Turn off the electricity and gas supply to prevent any accidents. If you don't feel safe doing this, it's best to stay away from the affected area and skip to the next step!

2. Identify The Source Of The Water

Try to identify the source of the flooding and take immediate action to stop it if possible. This could involve shutting off the main water supply or fixing any leaks. If you are not sure where the source is, shutting off the main water line is always a good place to start!

3. Contact Rapid Dry Restoration

If the damage is substantial, you will need to contact a professional company that specializes in water damage remediation and restoration. The sooner we can get on the scene, the less damage your home may incur.

4. Contact Your Insurance Company

Assessing the extent of the damage is crucial in determining whether utilizing your homeowners insurance policy for repairs is the optimal solution. Rest assured, we collaborate seamlessly with all insurance providers and are dedicated to guiding you through every step of the claims process with ease and expertise!

We make the process of getting your home back easy!

We understand that a flood in your home is not easy! At Rapid Dry Restoration we aim to get your home restored back to its original state as quickly as possible and with as little headaches as possible!

Step 1

Mitigation:

Step 2

Insurance Claim:

Once the damage has been mitigated, and you have submitted your claim with your insurance, we take over and work with them directly to handle the restoration process next.

Step 3

Coordination:

Based on the response from your insurance company, we work with you to plan for the restoration. Whether that's restoring to the same finishings or also the perfect time for any upgrades you’ve been waiting on.

Step 4

Restoration:

We get to work on restoring your home back to new!

How Much Does It Cost To Restore My Home?

Unfortunately, that's a very hard question to answer as there are many factors that play into that equation. The following are the main factors that contribute to the cost:

The Amount Of Water

How Much Time Has Gone By

The Materials Affected

The Source Of The Water

The source of the water can play a huge part in the cost associated. This is the case for a few reasons. First, the cost to repair the source of the water could vary. For example, a burst pipe, or failed pump would be more costly than had you forgot to turn the bathtub off, or if a water line to the fridge had come loose. Next, the source of the water could dictate the damage caused. If the water is considered black water, from a sewage line, you will have to replace all of the area affected, compared to a clean water leak, where you may be able to simply dry the affected area.

Your Homeowners Policy

More times than not, if the damage is extensive enough, homeowners elect to use an insurance claim to take care of the damage. In this case, most of the cost is simply the deductible that you have for a claim. We help guide you through this process to make sure a claim is your best route. In some scenarios, the cost of mitigation is less than the cost of your deductible. Rest assured, we will be right there with you, to serve as advocates for you while navigating your claim.

As you can see, there are many factors that play into the cost of restoring your home from water damage. At Rapid Dry Restoration, we have restored hundreds of homes in Northern Colorado, having served this community for over 25 years! If you've discovered water damage in your home, don't wait. Contact Us Immediately!