Your home is always at risk of getting damages. Aside from fire damage, you home is also in danger of getting water damage. In case of water damage, you must immediately take steps to limit the extent in order to save your home. Below are some things that you can do in case of water damage.
• Remove the cause of the water damage. For instance, if your washing machine has a problem, then connect the inlet valve of the leaking washing machine or close off the water supply to your home if a pipe is cracked. If the water comes from another house or common parts, notify your neighbors, the owner or manager as soon as possible. When the roof is damaged, place a tarpaulin when the repair is not immediately carried out.
• Turn off the electricity if the leak is near a power plug and call in an electrician before turning the power back on;
• Remove the damaged items or those likely to be damaged from the flood site. Try to protect furniture against the water;
• When the cause of the water is under control, let the wet areas in your house to dry by aerating or turning the heater on.
• Do not force the thawing process by using dangerous process like making an open fire which can burst your pipes. Call a specialist to help you thaw your frozen pipes.
Do report the accident to your insurer:
• Put the declaration as soon as possible on your insurance;
• Collect the necessary evidence that could be used for the settlement of the claim and make a list of the damaged property, take photos if necessary.
• Keep any damaged item because the damage will have to be proven for you to claim your insurance;
• Keep invoices related to urgent work you have carried out for your home.
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