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Water & Flood Damage

Water DamageBurst pipes or overflowing rivers - their effects can be very traumatic and devastating. Without the correct course of action being taken mould and bacteria can quickly develop and turn a minor claim into a major claim with all the hassle and frustrations major claims bring with them.

Chem-Dry Jorvik can help you with:

  • Advice on Health and Safety
  • Help with Insurance Companies and Loss Adjusters
  • Extraction of standing water
  • Mould and bacteria prevention treatment
  • Laboratory swab testing of contaminates
  • Structural and contents drying
  • Contents removal and secure storage
  • Disposal of damaged contents
  • Cleaning of damaged contents
  • Sourcing Specialist Restorers of furniture and antiques

WHAT YOU CAN DO:

  • Remove as much excess water as possible
  • Open windows to let moist air out
  • Refrain from turning the heating up too high
  • Isolate electrics if possible
  • Remove valuable and sentimental items to a safe dry place
  • Important damaged documents and photographs should be wrapped individually in cling film and placed in a working freezer
  • Stand furniture on plastic sheets or blocks of wood to prevent staining and water migration
  • Avoid entering rooms where structural damage may have occurred

WHAT YOU SHOULDN`T DO:

  • Panic!! We are here to help
  • Dispose of items you will later want to claim for
  • Turn on electrical items affected by water
  • Let children play in flood water
  • Place wet items on dry unaffected items
  • Put yourself at risk