The fear of water damage often hounds property owners. If snow melts quickly, rivers burst their banks, or there is significant rainfall, the chance of water damage occurring is significant. The damage that water can do may be observed in every part of the home, from the carpets to the appliances, and may costs thousands to fix. Let's examine some of the most common types of water damage.
One of the key effects of water damage is the presence of mold, which is why most restoration companies focus strongly on mold removal and mold remediation. Mold is a kind of fungus that helps things decompose, but it can also cause tremendous destruction to properties. It also grows very quickly and can appear within just 24 to 48 hours after water has entered the property. It can develop anywhere, from your children's toys to your bathroom tiles. Mold will start to affect anything it comes into contact with, including the health of humans living in that property. It is not possible, therefore, to just allow mold to be there for long. Black water contamination is another potential danger that needs to be addressed. This happens when water from unsanitary sources, that may include animal and human waste, get into the property. River and lake water is classed as black water, and contamination can cause huge health problems. The only way to recover from black water contamination, if possible at all, is to replace practially all the structural elements and all the contents of the home. After a black water contamination, both residents and cleaners have to get vaccinated against tetanus and other diseases. Black water is often found in basement water flooding. Water damage also affects gas and electricity lines. Indeed, anything that could explode or runs on electricity must be turned off and have its wiring checked. Indeed, once a property is water damaged, it will not have electricity or gas for some time. Sadly, damage to appliances is easily done, even with just a bit of basement water, and usually leads to them having to be replaced.
Lastly, there are health considerations to make as well. Indeed, this is why it is so important to immediately call in a restoration expert. Mold spores, for instance, enter the airways and cause people to suffer from asthma attacks and/or allergy attacks. For children, the elderly, and people with a compromised immune system, this can be truly dangerous. Mold massively increases the chance of people developing a respiratory illness. Meanwhile, black water contamination is nothing short of dangerous. Finally, people affected by water damage may also suffer from emotional problems. It is common for people to literally lose everything, after all.