When flood damage strikes time is of the essence

Turn to Shawn’s Carpet Service for 24/7 support to help mitigate further damage and restore  your home, flooring and furniture back to its original state. From  storm damage to sewer disruptions, the average home owner is more  likely to encounter flood related damage to their home or belongings  than any other form of insurance claim.

Flood damage frequently results in a long list of health  hazards and property damages including:

• Mold and Mildew that result in a musty odor and unsightly stains. Mold and  mildew spores can begin growing in as little as 24 to 48 hours and  infiltrate your entire home including the air vents. Respiratory  problems, Asthma, headaches, allergies and even systemic illness is  associated with some forms of mold and mildew growth. Immediate water extraction, cleaning and treatment is required to prevent the spread of mold and mildew spores especially in carpet padding.
• Illness and infections from storm water or other polluted flood waters can cause a variety of health related issues including serious illness and infection especially among children, the elderly or the infirmed. Proper disposal of contaminated items plus thorough cleaning and disinfectant of all surfaces is instrumental in reducing the risk of  illness or infection.
• Injury. Many  injuries and accidents can take place due to flood damage; everything  from electrical shocks to accidental falls and injuries due to blunt  trauma or puncture wounds is possible especially when dealing with  saturated carpets, rusty tack strips and other commonly encountered  problems.

Facts  you need to know when Flood  Damage and Water Damage Happens

You need to act immediately.   Whether it is from a busted pipe, an overflowing toilet, or  whatever the emergency could be, the moment water gets into your home  is the moment all kinds of problems can arise, like mold growth,  damaged flooring, or warped walls.

Most of the damages can be minimized thereby reducing major expenses,  by quick and timely action.  And Shawn’s Carpet Service is there to  provide  the speed you need to attack the situation.

If you have a flood, our expert technicians will be dispatched to your  home immediately.  We will test the moisture levels in your  carpet, floors, walls, and ceilings.  Then we will begin the  drying process with our state of the art equipment.  Don’t be  fooled into thinking any wet/dry vac or your local carpet cleaner can  do the job.  Water damage restoration must be done thoroughly  to  prevent any health issues.

• 24 hour emergency flood & water removal
• State of the art equipment
• Determine the cause of loss
• Dispatch to location within 30 minutes
• Remove and decontaminate affected items
• Control moisture and humidity levels
• Deodorize affected areas
• Remove, dry and restore the structure
• Test and monitor moisture and humidity
• Provide project management and expert consultation

There is a light at the end of the tunnel when it comes to flood damage

Don’t risk your health or well-being by trying to deal with flood damage on  your own; instead, call Shawn’s Carpet Service for all your flood damage repair and restoration needs. Our licensed, bonded and insured staff are certified  by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration so you have  the peace of mind in knowing the work is performed to the highest  standards with the convenience of working with one company that really  can do it all with just one call.