Water damage can have devastating consequences on residential materials. Whether you’re dealing with a burst pipe, a blocked toilet, or out-of-control flooding, water damage emergencies can cause construction materials to soften, decay, rust, or develop dangerous mold.
It’s best to address concerns as soon as they arise to avoid massive property damages and repair costs. Preferred Water Damage helps you address and solve problems, at any stage of the process. Whether you need immediate concerns addressed or assistance with emergency repairs. With our high-standard ultra-modern water repair technology, we can clean and dry out your property on an expedited schedule.
NOTE: If you happen to experience a water damage emergency (such as flooding), please call our emergency hotlines immediately, attached below is a short guide with tips on how to mitigate your problems situation and protect your belongings and family from incurring further losses while help is on the way.
IMMEDIATE RESPONSE AND ATTENTION
24/7/365
Waiting for help in an emergency can be extremely nerve-racking or panic-inducing. We employ a staff of professional response experts to work with you over the phone while our team of on-site technicians is en-route to your property. We prioritize your emergency, and our technicians prioritize traveling to your location promptly and safely.
Our hotlines are always open—24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all year round—and with just one call you’ll get help in no time. Our goal is to not just stop the cause of the disaster, and save your property, but also work to limit the potential costs of damage.
EXPERT Technicians THAT CAN
Handle Any Property Related Emergency
Our goal is to make the outcome of every interaction with our staff a positive one and to earn your referral. Our friendly staff of trained experts in Disaster Management and Water Damage Monitoring and Control arrive prepared with the necessary tools, expertise, and communication skills to provide you with emergency support. Our professionals are specialists in Water Cleanup, as well as Applied Structural Drying. When you work with PREFERRED, you’re getting the best.
Ultra-Modern
water repair Technology
With our advanced technical expertise and working methodology, we can easily detect hidden or potential causes of permanent damage in any Water Damage emergency such as hidden moisture and in-wall flooding. Using modern damage control equipment, we carry out suction processes that remove stagnant water completely, leaving your property totally dry and moisture-free. Also, we deep clean and sanitize your property to remove any mold that may have begun to develop through moisture.
Our Fast And Easy Water Damage REpair Process
Water Damage Repair In five Steps
Water Damage emergencies naturally have a wide potential scope, ranging from topical cleanup to complete structural rebuilds. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how we promptly handle emergencies with the aim of reducing as much hazard and loss as possible:
Step 01
contact us immediately
We always strongly emphasize contacting us immediately in any emergency, as doing so helps reduce the severity of damage and limit financial losses. Prevention is key. Contact our 24/7 emergency hotlines if you happen to experience any Pinellas & Hillsborough County.
Step 02
assess and inspect the damage
Our team of professionals will then assess and inspect the extent of your property damage(s). With our inspection, we’ll know exactly how to tackle the situation and remove excess water in the best, safest and most cost-effective way possible.
Step 03
extract accumulated water
This is where the real work begins. With our water pumping and suction equipment, all accumulated water is removed from your property, curtailing additional damages.
Step 04
dehumidify and dry
After spillage has been completely drained from the premises, we begin a process of dehumidification and drying. This process may include daily monitoring in order to prevent mold from moisture build-up (in-sight, or behind your walls) to avoid short-term and long-term health hazards. We commonly use the following pieces of equipment: Revolution LGR dehumidifier, VELO airmover, Cavity dryer, HEPA scrubber, Hepa 500, Titan 1000 hydroxyl Mach, and E5 thermal cameras and moisture meters(to detect moisture)
Step 05
clean, sanitize and deodorize
We begin a process to audit and sterilize the property to eliminate any bacteria and microorganisms that may have developed from your property being exposed to wet conditions. We clean, deodorize, and sanitize, to ensure no mold, mildew, or strange smells remain on your property to ensure the space is habitable and risk-free, once again.
COMMON WATER
Damage Scenarios
Water damage emergencies may be naturally occurring or man-made
Natural Water Damage
- Flooding
- Storm Damage
- Tornadoes and thunderstorms
- Hurricanes and tropical storms
MAN-MADE DISASTERS
- Sewage lines
- Water accumulation during firefighting
- Leaking piped water appliances
- Blocked toilets, bathtubs, and sinks drainage
- Flooded undergrounds
Immediate Water Damage Tips
What to DO after you’ve experienced flooding
- Eliminate excess water by dry sponging
- Get rid of excess water by wiping wood and other furniture.
- Take out wet upholstery and cushions for drying.
- Cover furniture legs with aluminum foil to act as a barrier.
- Put on air conditioning to enhance drying in summer.
- Take out all wet rugs for drying.
- Keep décor art objects in a safe, dry place.
- Collect any loose items lying on the floors.
What NOT TO DO after you’ve experienced flooding
- Leave wet stuff in place
- Hang furs and leather goods.
- Leave stationery on wet carpets or floors.
- Use your vacuum cleaner to eliminate water.
- Use electrical appliances such as a television.
- Turn on ceiling lights if the ceiling is wet.
- Stay inside rooms where ceilings are sagging.