San Ysidro Home Saved from Extensive Water Damage by Overnight Emergency Mitigation Team?

1/3/2024 (Permalink)

We respond to water damage emergencies 24 hours a day in San Diego.

Pipes can burst and cause significant damage to a home in as little as one hour, so fast action is required to mitigate the damage before it can become a more costly and labor-intensive repair. Our local Otay Mesa/San Ysidro team is on call and ready to respond to your emergency 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our team has the training, equipment, and experience to restore water damage quickly and efficiently. Here are some things you can do to minimize the damage while waiting for professional help to arrive:

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 carpets 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 the ceiling is wet, and keep out of rooms where ceilings are sagging

Call Us Today!

When your San Ysidro home or commercial business has a water damage emergency, our local Otay Mesa/San Ysidro team is Here to Help. ® Call us today at 619-439-2407.

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