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About Water Removal
Zenith Disaster Clean Up works with all insurance companies. Our owner is triple Master Certified in water, fire and textiles, which includes his certifications in mold remediation. Everyone at Zenith Disaster Clean Up is passionate about superior service with a smile – and that is the Zenith Disaster Clean Up!
There is much more to water disasters than just the source of the water and the cleanup of the visible damage. Water can be more intrusive and harmful to a home than one might think. There is primary damage and then there is secondary damage and finally there is long term damage.
IF YOUR HOME IS FLOODED:
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FIND WATER SOURCE
Locate and turn off the water source when possible. Shut off the main water line to prevent further flooding in the case of burst or damaged pipes.
VACATE BUILDING
In the event of a flood resulting from a natural disaster, vacate the building and do not return until authorities have deemed it safe.
GIVE US A CALL
Contact Zenith Disaster Clean Up to arrange immediate assessment and cleanup. We are available 24/7 for emergency services.
CONTACT INSURANCE
Contact your insurance company as soon as possible. They will direct you toward the necessary steps for your policy, such as taking photos.
Primary Damage
Primary damage is the obvious damage that you can see with your eyes and detect with the use of moisture meters and thermal imaging cameras. Examples of primary water are wet carpet & pad, moisture wicking in the drywall, warped or buckled floors, and more.
Secondary Damage
Secondary damage is the less obvious damage that you may not notice right away. Typically secondary water is the result of long term damage not being taken care of in a timely fashion. Long term secondary damage typically results in swollen wood materials such as doors, floor boards, baseboards and door casing as well as inexplicable cracking in the walls, and more. However, secondary water can also be the result of large amounts of water that begin evaporating quickly. This type of secondary damage usually results in high humidity that can cause the room to reach its dew point and can cause the moisture to penetrate porous materials such as fabrics, furniture, etc.
Long Term Damage
Long term damage is extremely harmful to the structure of the home. It can cause dry or wet rot that will result in walls and floors becoming weak. Long term damage can also cause toxic mold to grow on the inside of your home – often known as “black mold”. To read more about mold, please visit our Mold Remediation and More About Mold pages. .
SOME OF THE REASONS SEWER LINES BACK UP INCLUDE:
CLOGGED DRAINS
COLLAPSED OR BROKEN SEWER LINES
FLOODING CAN REVERSE THE WASTE DIRECTION
