Finding water damage can be scary. Coming across one stain on the ceiling or a small, hairline crack on the wall generally means that there is a lot more water damage going on than you can see. Not only can water damage ruin the structure of your home and all of your belongings, but it can also trigger mold growth.
It also forces you to come to a decision on how to take care of the damage and restore your home. Is the right answer hiring a water damage cleanup company or is it trying to take care of it yourself?
Water Damage Cleanup Companies
Water damage cleanup companies typically offer full-service options for water restoration and take care of everything from the initial water removal to cleaning up afterward.
Because water damage can be so serious, hiring a professional for clean-up is an excellent option. If it’s not taken care of the correct way, the damage can become worse and spread.
Water damage can seep into hardwood floors, making them buckle and warp, and infiltrate the walls and ceilings, softening them and causing harm to the structure of the home. It can even cause mold growth, which creates an unhealthy environment.
Water Damage Cleanup DIY
Trying to clean up water damage yourself is generally seen as a less costly way to restore your home. Unfortunately, the costs of materials can become extremely expensive and the extended length of time that it takes to clean up without a professional makes it rarely worth it.
Additionally, the water damage may seem to be taken care of, but a professional eye would be able to tell if any easily missable damage could become more severe in the future.
Pros and Cons of Hiring a Water Damage Cleanup Company
Pros
- Professionals have advanced knowledge and skills through extensive training in water damage restoration
- Professionals have access to industrial-grade equipment, like pumps and vacuums
- Water damage cleanup companies generally offer insurance in case anything goes wrong with the restoration
- Water damage cleanup companies can offer full-service solutions, which can save a lot of time
- When you hire a professional, there is less of a health and safety risk, as they are aware of the hazards and own the correct safety equipment
Cons
- The cost of hiring a professional can be pricier than doing it yourself, but it’s possible to get insurance coverage to help cover the costs
Pros and Cons of Water Damage Cleanup DIY
Pros
- You don’t have to pay for the cost of labor if you try to do the cleanup yourself, though the materials can be quite costly
- You will have more control over the process if you do it yourself
Cons
- Water damage restoration can be a complex process and you may not have the advanced knowledge that professionals do to perform the cleanup properly
- There are a lot of health and safety risks that come with water damage cleanup, and without proper equipment and knowledge of the hazards, it can be dangerous to do
- Water damage cleanup is extremely time-consuming and can take up to weeks or months to complete
Expert Water Damage Cleanup With PureDry
Our knowledgeable team of professionals at PureDry is available whenever you need us. Live representatives will be there to answer your calls twenty-four hours a day and seven days a week. We will also send a trusted technician to your property within 60 minutes, guaranteed.
We not only offer full-service water damage restoration but our construction services, as well:
- Debris Removal
- Electrical Work
- Reframing and Stud Placement
- Re-Bricking and Wall Rebuild
- Flooring Replacement
Give us a call at (425) 374-0027 or contact us on our website to take the first step to get your home and life back to its pre-water damage normalcy.