Water Damage Restoration New Haven, Milford, Bridgeport, Fairfield, Stamford, and Norwalk, CT

Shut Off Any Failed Plumbing

While it's true that most flood damage is caused by groundwater flooding during heavy rainfall, others are caused by plumbing failures.

When a pipe, washer hose, water heater, or any other pressurized source of water breaks open in your home, it can mean hundreds of gallons of water are entering your home every hour. In fact, we've seen the flood damage rise so high that it's pouring out from the windows!

If you can safely turn off the water to your failed plumbing, this is, of course, the first step to take. However, be mindful of the possibility of water that is electrified, polluted, or contaminated with bacteria and viruses.

Give Us A Call

While it may seem like overkill to contact a "disaster restoration" expert when you need someone help control some water damage, this is exactly the kind of specialist you need.

Disaster restoration experts are equipped with everything you need to pump out flooding water, dry your home, and provide you with reliable solutions for controlling and preventing mold and rot. Contacting them within 48 hours of the flood is vital to keep further damage to a minimum.

Bear in mind that heavy rain periods are when these experts are busiest. Since fast response is so vital, you'll want to call them right away, and beat the crowds. We provide 24-hour emergency service to our customers, and will be standing by when you call.

Contact A Basement Waterproofer

Once you've got the immediate flooding issue under control, you'll want to make sure it never happens again. For this, we recommend that you hire a contractor that specializes in basement waterproofing -- and not a general contractor.

Listen carefully to the options that your expert presents to you. We recommend that you install a full-perimeter drainage system in your home, and include a battery backup (and secondary sump pump) with your system. having these layers of redundancy will ensure that your basement is still protected when your primary sump pump experiences a mechanical or electrical failure.

Like us, your waterproofer will be at their busiest during heavy rains. However, hiring a pro that can provide you with a warranted system is worth the wait.

Rescue Your Personal Property

Where there will be a handful of personal items you'll want to get out of the your water damaged home immediately, most things can wait a few minutes until you've made those two calls.

Again, bear in mind that caution is needed when moving items, as your water could be contaminated or charged with electricity. If you have any doubts, it's best to be on the safe side.

If your photos, electronics, or irreplaceable keepsakes are water damaged, there's still hope! We have equipment that may be able to help you restore your property and/or lost computer data.

Bear in mind that your water damage home may be humid while the drying out process continues -- you may want to move out photos, documents, and fabrics that are susceptible to mold. It's also a great ideal to build a photographic record of the damage.

Notify Your Insurance Company

If your homeowner's insurance policy covers flooding, this is a great time to give them a call. Your agent can go over what options are available to you, what's needed for your claim, and what types of things you'll need to discuss with your contractors as they arrive.

Some insurance companies cover plumbing failure, some cover groundwater flooding, and some do both.

It's also worth bearing in mind that while the flood you see today may be small, it's an indication that a much larger flood may be on the way. If your home hasn't experienced a severe flood yet and you're reading this, we'd like you to know that finding out what's covered beforehand is a great idea!

Do Some Waterproofing Research

Homeowners are usually surprised by just how many products and companies specialize in disaster restoration. A lot of science and research has gone into restoring your water damaged home, and recent decades have shown many new products and techniques to emerge.

Before meeting with each contractor, be sure to do some research and to check out their Better Business Bureau rating. A trustworthy contractor will also have good customer references and testimonials, and will have their workers fully insured.

Installing a waterproofing system is a big investment, and it's worth taking an little time to research the solutions each contractor offers, and how they measure up against each other. Remember -- the old-fashioned ways aren't always the best!