After a flood or a serious water problem such as a leaky roof or broken pipes, you may feel overwhelmed by the amount of water in your home and the resulting damage. To clean it all up yourself can be a daunting and time-consuming task, which is why it is sometimes better to call in a  professional home water damage cleanup water damage restoration contractor .

  Steps in an Effective Approach to Cleaning up a Sewage Spill Immediate response to a sewage spill  for  safety  of building occupants and for  damage control  are given at SEWAGE BACKUP, WHAT TO DO. If you have not read that article, do so, then return here. There we discuss building entry hazards such as electrical shock and other immediate risks. Inspect for scope of sewage backup & contamination : an inspection of the building interior and exterior is required to make sure that the scope of cleanup and disinfection will be adequate following any sewage or plumbing drain backup or leak. An inspection for mold  or other contaminants in the same area, and further cleaning needs should be made at the same time so that you do not have to do the job twice. For upper building areas  see MOLD CONTROL, FLOOD RESPONSE and for basements and crawl spaces also  see CRAWLSPACE MOLD ADVICE Watch out : in our experience [DF] when...

  Flood damage control procedures & checklist: if your building has been flooded, this article series provides an easy to understand guide for flood damage assessment , setting priorities of action, safety, and we provide special information about avoiding or minimizing mold damage. This  Building Flood Response Checklist  sets priorities for what to do to protect your building from mold contamination after flooding from a burst pipe or from rising waters and area flooding. These are quick, simple steps to minimize mold damage in a flooded building . This is the first in our series of building flood damage articles on steps to take to safely enter and repair homes or other buildings after area flooding due to hurricanes, rising floodwaters, burst pipes, or other water flooding. We discuss safety for people entering flooded buildings, steps to preserve and protect the building from further damage after it has been flooded, how to get mechanical systems up and running...

  What is Water Removal, and Why is it Important in the Restoration Process? Water removal or water extraction refers to the process of removing water from an area to dry it out. After the removal process, drying is necessary to prevent mold growth and other potential problems with moisture. Home Water Damage Cleanup Company Water removal l can be done by placing tools like extractors into standing water or surfaces that have absorbed moisture and extracting the liquid in its entirety. This step aims to remove as much water as possible so that it cannot damage other areas and materials within a home or business. Water removal is an essential step in the restoration process because standing water can cause mold growth, damaging property even more over time. Water removal prevents this from happening by removing all of the water without damaging surfaces or materials further. Some companies offer water extraction services and equipment to help homeowners remove all standing water...