Water Damage Emergency Tips

What you can do until help arrives

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A severe flood can and probably will cause extensive water damage to any home or business. In such large amounts, water permeates and seeps into everything it comes into contact with, from rugs and floor planks to furniture and drywall. In addition, depending on the source of the flood, the water may contain harmful waste or bacteria that are hazardous to our health.

Even clean water won't stay clean for long; it only takes 24 hours for mold to develop in the right conditions, and in no time you could have toxic mold growing all over.

SERVPRO of West Littleton / Sheridan knows just how to respond to water damage issues quickly and effectively. We are professionally trained to take on water damage no matter how extensive. We also provide 24/7 Emergency Contact services to ensure that we arrive to your location to begin restoration as soon as possible.

Even though our team is committed to arriving to the scene of a flood or other water damage event promptly, there are still a few thing you can do at the very first sign of water damage.

Make sure your home or business is safe to navigate before attempting to fully assess damages. A serious flood can be a traumatic experience. Once you're calm and collected, you can begin taking steps to mitigate any further damage. When you're ready, contact SERVPRO of West Littleton / Sheridan and we'll take care of the rest.

Have A  Water Damage Emergency? Call (303) 593-1374

What To Do After Flooding

  • Remove excess water by mopping and blotting.
  • Wipe excess water from wood furniture after removal of lamps and tabletop items.
  • Remove and prop wet upholstery and cushions.
  • Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting.
  • Turn air conditioning on for maximum drying in summer.
  • Remove colored rugs from wet carpeting.
  • Remove art objects to a safe, dry place.
  • Gather loose items from floors.

What NOT To Do After Flooding

  • Don't leave wet fabrics in place. Hang furs and leather goods.
  • Don't leave books, magazines or other colored items on wet carpet or floors.
  • Don't use your household vacuum to remove water.
  • Don't use television or other household appliances.
  • Don't turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet, and keep out of rooms where ceilings are sagging.