4 Steps to take in a Water Emergency

Are you prepared for a flood in your home?

When water damage occurs, even a few hours can make the difference in saving expensive carpets and furniture. If you are ever in an emergency situation with water running or leaking, here are some steps you can take.

picture of flooded house with furniture stacked up on each other
  1. Avoid Hazards - Be extremely careful of the deadly combination of water and electricity. Also, be cautious of slippery wet carpets and floors. Stay away from raw sewage backups that contain bacteria and can be harmful to your health.

  2. Stop the Source -If you haven’t located the source of the water, call us immediately and we will guide you through this It is critical to stop the water as soon as possible!

  3. Take immediate action - Call Taylored Restoration 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Someone is always available to help you. Our dispatchers will have a water damage expert contact you immediately. Call us now! We pride ourselves in arriving promptly to help minimize damages.

  4. Remove Furniture - Wood furniture will cause stains that cannot be removed. Rust stains from metal are difficult to remove and may be permanent. 95% of water damage jobs are restorable, and the 5% which aren’t restorable, most are caused by not doing this.

Taylored Restoration is here to help and you can contact us in Anchorage, Eagle River/Mat-Su, and Fairbanks.

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