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Water Damage Restoration: 7 Frequently Asked Questions

5/17/2021 (Permalink)

Water damage restoration near me in Connecticut When you experience water damage in Connecticut, you may have may questions about the process and insurance. Our team answers your questions here!

As your local water damage restoration company in Connecticut, SERVPRO of Meriden receives many questions regarding the water restoration process, costs, and insurance coverage. 

To help out our local home and business owners, we’ve put together a list of the most frequently asked questions about water damage and answered them ourselves! 

Should you have any other questions about water damage in Connecticut, feel free to call our office 24/7! 800-734-3213

Answers To Your Water Damage Restoration Questions

How much does SERVPRO charge for water damage restoration services? 

The cost of water damage cleanup services in Connecticut is dependent on many factors, making it hard to create a generalization on what SERVPRO charges. 

Factors that affect cost include:

  • Size of area affected
  • Type of building materials affected
  • Amount of water
  • Category of water (Category 1, 2 or 3)
  • Amount of equipment needed
  • Need for mold, lead or asbestos testing
  • Need for mold, lead, or asbestos removal
  • Whether or not there is a need for demolition

Since there’s such a wide range for the cost of water damage restoration services (average $1,000-$10,000, SERVPRO of Meriden provides free estimates to all customers. Our Project Managers will also explain the restoration process in detail with you. 

Does homeowner’s insurance cover water damage? 

When it comes to water damage, your insurance coverage is dependent on the cause of your loss. Damages must be sudden and unforeseen, and not caused by lack of maintenance or neglect. 

  • Not-covered water damage: Your basement floods after heavy rains. Flooding caused by natural disasters is not covered by standard policies, and requires additional flood insurance.

Does SERVPRO take insurance? 

Yes, SERVPRO of Meriden accepts all insurance carriers. SERVPRO is a preferred vendor for many major insurance companies in Connecticut and the United States. 

Once you’ve filed your insurance claim, our team handles the rest of the insurance process. This includes taking photos, communicating with your insurance company, and settling your claim directly with them.

How long does water damage restoration take? 

The length of the restoration process is dependent on the amount of flooding, extent of water damage, whether or not demolition is required, and simply how long it takes to complete dry building materials. 

For a smaller water damage project, the restoration process can take as little as 3-5 days. For larger amounts of damage, it can take weeks. Your Project Manager will clearly explain the restoration process timeline when you call SERVPRO of Meriden. 

How does SERVPRO restore water damage? 

Our team at SERVPRO of Meriden creates a specialized plan for every water damage project. However, the general process remains the same. Our team closely inspects your property using advanced moisture detection equipment and quickly begins the restoration process.

Step 1: Emergency Contact

Step 2: Inspection and Damage Assessment

Step 3: Water Removal/Water Extraction

Step 4: Drying and Dehumidification

Step 5: Cleaning and Repair

Step 6: Restoration

Can carpets be restored after water damage? 

Many times carpets can be saved and restored after water damage, but this depends on the type of water damage sustained and whether or not mold has begun to grow. 

To save carpets, our team will rip out the carpet padding and position fans underneath the carpet to completely dry it out. 

Will mold grow after water damage?

Because mold thrives on moisture, it can develop in as little as 48 hours after flooding, water leaks, or water damage. However, this doesn’t mean it has to grow after flood damage!

If you take fast action when your home or business is damaged by water leaks or flooding, you can avoid the growth of mold and mildew. If your property does develop mold, our professional mold removal specialists in Connecticut can handle the removal. 

Have Questions or Need Help With Water Restoration in Connecticut? Call SERVPRO of Meriden 24/7 - 800-734-3213

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