24-Hour Emergency Water Damage Restoration in , NC

There are phases to water damage restoration. Mitigation takes 1-3 days typically (demo and drying of the structure), estimating and discussions with insurance for approvals on average take 1-2 weeks after mitigation is complete, then repairs can take anywhere from one week to 3 months depending on the severity of your water damage.

If your ceiling is leaking, it may not have to be fully removed and replaced as interior ceilings are very able to dry out given the presence of uninsulated open ceiling cavity space behind it within the framing system. If you have an insulated ceiling leaking, such as a garage ceiling, it would need to be removed so we can access the wet insulation presumably inside the framing system because it will not dry out any other way. Insulation acts like a sponge to water and can harbor a lot of it inside wall or ceiling cavities. Overall, it depends on the volume of water involved in the damage and the location of the ceiling to decide if we need to remove it or salvage it.

• When we dry a home out after serious water damage, we begin with a moisture inspection. This involves using non-invasive scanning equipment to assess materials in the affected areas to determine what needs to be removed and what we can salvage such as drywall, insulation, cabinets, trim, flooring, etc.
• Our main goal is to remove the least amount of materials while assuring the home will be thoroughly dried and there will be no risk of mold or wood rot afterwards. To do this, we usually remove materials down to the studs and subfloor- those can almost always be dried and salvaged.
• After exposing all salvageable materials in a sealed work area, we thoroughly clean up the space before deploying a range of drying equipment and air filtration systems including industrial dehumidifiers, and air movers in order to dry the salvaged materials over the course of 1-3 days.

• Set the pace. Insurance adjusters are busy with many claims every day. We recommend being a ‘squeaky wheel’, ONCE A DAY to them by giving them a call and asking for an update. Leave voicemails each time if the call is unanswered followed by an email regarding the reason you called.
• Keep the ball in their court. If adjusters are awaiting information, estimates, or pictures from you, send them everything they request immediately in an organized manner, being sure to put the claim number in the subject line of each email. Follow up right after sending documents to confirm their delivery and keep their focus on your claim.
• Utilize Carolina Water Damage Restoration professional staff in expediting your claim. We are experienced in tracking, organizing, and publishing documents for your insurance carrier which make them able to process claims at record speed. For the quickest water damage restoration claim service, call us today.