Assessing the Extent of Damage:
Before commencing any removal procedures, our trained professionals thoroughly assess the extent of water damage throughout your property. This evaluation allows us to categorize items based on their salvageability and determine appropriate disposal methods for those beyond repair.
Categorizing Damaged Items: 1. Salvageable Items - We prioritize salvaging items that can be effectively restored through professional cleaning or other specialized techniques. These may include upholstered furniture, electronics, appliances, books, clothing, non-porous materials like glassware or ceramics when proper sanitization is possible. 2. Non-salvageable Items - Unfortunately, some possessions may sustain severe water-related damages rendering them unsalvageable or posing health hazards if retained. Porous materials such as mattresses infected with mold/mildew growth fall under this category. 3. Hazardous Materials - In certain cases where floodwater contains harmful contaminants (e.g., sewage backup), affected porous materials should be disposed following strict hazardous waste guidelines to ensure health safety.
Safe Removal Procedures: Our skilled technicians follow industry-best practices to ensure safe removal:
1. Protective Gear: Equipped with gloves, masks/respirators, goggles/safety glasses/face shields following OSHA standards ensures personal protection while handling damaged items. 2. Queues Prioritization: Through careful planning and organization by our team leads/coordinators during large-scale restorations prompted by natural disasters, items are prioritized based on immediate need (e.g., crucial documents) or sentimental value. 3. Drying and Packing: Salvageable items undergo thorough drying using state-of-the-art technology like dehumidifiers before being professionally packed to maintain their integrity during transportation.
Environmentally Conscious Disposal: Responsible disposal of non-salvageable items is essential to prevent further contamination or harm to natural resources. We carefully adhere to local regulations when determining the most appropriate methods of disposal for each item type, including recycling options whenever possible.
Documenting Losses and Insurance Claims: Our water damage restoration experts understand the importance of documenting losses accurately for insurance claim purposes. We assist our clients in preparing detailed inventories complete with photographs, descriptions, current market values, and replacement costs where applicable - easing the process of claim filing.
Water damage can wreak havoc on your home and belongings; however, expert assistance from a professional water damage restoration service ensures swift and efficient removal of damaged possessions while safeguarding your health. By entrusting this crucial task to experienced professionals well-versed in safe removal procedures adhering to industry guidelines, you can focus on restoring your property back to its pre-loss condition with peace of mind knowing that every step has been taken care of diligently by experts who prioritize safety above all else.