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InsuranceWater & Flood Damage
Burst pipes or overflowing rivers - their effects can be very traumatic and devastating. Without the correct course of action being taken mould and bacteria can quickly develop and turn a minor claim into a major claim with all the hassle and frustrations major claims bring with them.
Chem-Dry Harewood & Roundhay can help you with:
- Advice on Health and Safety
- Help with Insurance Companies and Loss Adjusters
- Extraction of standing water
- Mould and bacteria prevention treatment
- Laboratory swab testing of contaminates
- Structural and contents drying
- Contents removal and secure storage
- Disposal of damaged contents
- Cleaning of damaged contents
- Sourcing Specialist Restorers of furniture and antiques
WHAT YOU CAN DO:
- Remove as much excess water as possible
- Open windows to let moist air out
- Refrain from turning the heating up too high
- Isolate electrics if possible
- Remove valuable and sentimental items to a safe dry place
- Important damaged documents and photographs should be wrapped individually in cling film and placed in a working freezer
- Stand furniture on plastic sheets or blocks of wood to prevent staining and water migration
- Avoid entering rooms where structural damage may have occurred
WHAT YOU SHOULDN`T DO:
- Panic!! We are here to help
- Dispose of items you will later want to claim for
- Turn on electrical items affected by water
- Let children play in flood water
- Place wet items on dry unaffected items
- Put yourself at risk