Coping with water damage can be stressful and almost overwhelming to deal with. It could be a burst pipe or leak in your home or even the aftermath of a flood. While it may not be the most common disaster to strike, a flood could unpredictably occur, leaving your home with catastrophic damage that needs to be dealt with as quickly as possible to mitigate any further damage from developing.
Read on to find out what to do if you have water or flood damage.
Don’t Panic!
You need to keep a cool and rational mind to deal with water or flood damage, to enable you to make sensible decisions to help protect you and your home.
Shut Off Your Water Supply
If your damage is the result of a leaky or burst pipe, you need to shut off your water supply to prevent any more water from coming in. This won’t deal with any water already flooded in but will prevent the issue from getting worse, allowing you to deal with the problem rationally without worrying about it rising.
Don’t Go In Floodwater
If your damage is the result of a flood, it is best to avoid entering the affected area. This is because this water could have come from somewhere dangerous and contain hazardous waste which will put your health at risk. If you do come in contact with the floodwater you should try to wash with clean water immediately.
Remove Belongings
Try to remove your belongings from the area or the space near the area, being careful to avoid floodwater. This will prevent as much damage from occurring to your belongings as possible. Only do this if possible without putting yourself at risk. Remember to clean everything that you move that has touched floodwater.
Contact Neighbours
If your home has been damaged by a flood or a leak, there may be a potential your neighbours home is damaged as well. By contacting them immediately, they can check to see if they are affected or take steps to prevent any damage from occurring to their homes.
Get in touch with Allpropertyclaims
After the damage has occurred, you’ll want to deal with the insurance claim as stress-free as possible. By getting in contact with Allpropertyclaims, you’ll be assigned a designated point of contact to deal with your whole case from start to finish, who is dedicated to getting the most out of your claim. We’ll make sure after water or flood damage that your flooring is removed to dry what is underneath and prevent mould from forming. We’ll then ensure your flooring is replaced with one of equal quality, so you aren’t left with a cheap replacement.
So call us now on 02030112495 to find out more about our services and start your property insurance claim today. We’re here to help with all claims in London and the surrounding areas, so visit our website now to get started. We don’t get paid until your work is done, so you know we’re dedicated to getting the best outcome for your claim.