Standing water, soaked floors or a ceiling that won't stop dripping. Tell us what happened and we'll help you reach independent restoration professionals who serve your area.
Water keeps moving into drywall, insulation and subfloors after the puddle is gone. Starting sooner usually means less has to be removed.
Water spreads across floors, soaks carpet and pad, and starts wicking up drywall.
Drywall, insulation and wood stay damp. Mold can begin to grow on wet materials.
Wood floors cup and swell, trim warps, and odors set in. More has to be removed.
Only do what is safe. If water is near outlets, cords or the electrical panel, stay out of the area.
If there's fire, a gas smell or any risk to someone's safety, leave and call 911.
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Water keeps moving after the visible puddle is gone. It wicks into drywall, insulation and subfloors, and damp materials can begin to support mold growth within a day or two. Starting the drying process early usually limits how much has to be torn out.
Restoration pros typically extract standing water, measure moisture in walls and floors, set up drying equipment, and monitor readings until materials are dry. If a pipe caused the damage, you may also need a plumber to fix the source.
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Get Water Damage HelpIt depends on your policy and the cause. Sudden events such as a burst pipe are often treated differently from slow leaks or outside flooding. Call your insurer early, document everything, and ask the restoration company whether it works with insurance claims.
Often both. A plumber stops the leak. A restoration professional dries and repairs what the water reached. If water is still flowing, shut it off first.
Small, clean-water spills caught quickly can sometimes be handled with fans and a wet vac. Larger areas, anything soaked for more than a day, or any sewage or floodwater usually call for professional equipment and moisture testing.
It depends on what's wrong, how big the job is, access, materials and local rates. Independent pros set their own prices, so ask for a written estimate — and what could change it — before work starts.
It depends on your area, the time of day and how busy local pros are. Say that it's urgent when a pro contacts you, and follow the safety steps on this page in the meantime.
