In the spring of 2013, West Michigan experienced severe flooding. Rain came down in record amounts, rivers and creeks rose to historical levels, and homeowners in many counties suffered great damage to their homes. The result of this flood was catastrophic for many local people. Some lost their homes entirely. Older homeowners put off retirement because of the additional expense or delayed other important life plans like downsizing to a retirement property. Others had to borrow money and try and repair the damage as best they could. We at First Choice understand the total life disruption that comes with an unexpected flood, sewer backup, or other water event – which is why we make water restoration one of our 24/7 services to our customers. In the event of a water emergency, we are always there for you.
Unfortunately, many people do not realize that the kinds of floods described above are not the most common water disasters. Every day people come home from work or from vacation to find their basements flooded or a ceiling collapsed because an upper story toilet failed or a water heater burst. Again, if you have never lived through this kind of trouble, you will not fully understand how destructive water can be – and how long it can take to get your life back to normal. A flooded property may require utilities to be shut off for lengthy periods as well as significant repair work, in addition to contaminant, mildew, or mud removal and intensive cleaning.
First Choice Cleaning & Restorations is dedicated to restoring our customers’ properties back to pre-loss condition as soon as possible, and, with this as the goal, has water restoration approach:
- Affected area evaluation
- Water extraction
- Drying of the structure
- Monitoring of progress
We can be at your property within the hour, and we use state-of-the-art technology to identify the source of the problem and evaluate the scope of the damage, remove the water completely and dry any remaining dampness, and make sure that all carpets, floors, and walls are moisture free.
While professional water removal and restoration may only be the first step in repairing a flooded building, it is a crucial one. If all mold and mildew is not removed, whatever repairs done after will eventually be compromised. Carpets that are not fully cleaned and dried will need to be replaced. A house’s structural integrity can also be affected by flooding. First Choice Cleaning & Restorations has a great deal of experience dealing with a situation most people hope and pray not to experience. We understand the stress, horror, and loss flooding creates, and we can help guide you through it and advise you on how to get your life and property back to normal again. If you or someone you know needs help after a flooding event, please give First Choice a call immediately – so we can mitigate the water damage right away and begin the restoration process.
By: Rachel Charlson