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There isn’t a spot in your building that is completely safe from water. Though water is a source of life, it can also be the reason for a huge headache. Water damage can be as simple as a leaking pipe causing rot in cabinets to as devastating as a slab leak resulting in a cracked building foundation. If the water damage is extensive, then you are probably better off hiring a water damage restoration company. Specialists at Tidal Wave Restoration, for instance, can assess damages and help with insurance claims, take care of the water damage repair and restoration, and even charge the insurance company directly.
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If the damage is small and local, then you may be able to perform a DIY repair yourself. Still, we recommend hiring professionals as DIY plumbing and repair work can cause headaches when filing insurance claims in the future. Tidal Wave Restoration is proud to serve Metro Atlanta and surrounding areas.
We won’t get into the nitty-gritty details in this brief article, but we will share the essentials involved in repairing a water damaged ceiling.
We suspect you have already completed the first step, which is to locate the damage and stop the water source. Look for water stains, mold and mildew growth, or visible leaks. Putting a bucket under a leaking pipe is not going to cut it. Head to the water main shut-off valve and cut the water supply, and open faucets and showerheads in the area to release pressure from the water line. It’s better to be safe than sorry, so go ahead and cut off the electricity to the affected rooms to reduce the risk of electrocution.
Next is to salvage any valuable property and dry all the affected areas to prevent fungus, bacteria, and microbial growth. You can remove a section of damaged drywall to increase air flow and speed up the drying process, and to access the damaged plumbing if applicable.
With damage control in the rearview, you can get started on repairs. Remove damaged parts of the ceiling and locate the source of the water. Pay attention to fractures, ruptures, and loose connections in plumbing pipes, or look for any damage to the roof or exterior walls. Repair the root cause before installing new drywall on the ceiling. Finally, paint your ceiling and apply touch-ups.
Repairing a water damaged ceiling is not easy work. There are safety risks, time costs, and the possibility of mistakes. If you prefer to leave this work to the professionals, then call Tidal Wave Restoration for assistance in Metro Atlanta and surrounding cities. We can have a specialist dispatched to your location as soon as possible. They will assess the damage and help you record evidence, which will be crucial when filing the insurance claim. With the evaluation complete, we will get started on a comprehensive repair to ensure that the problem will not return and that you can get back to your regular schedule. Tidal Wave even helps file the insurance claim so that you pay as little out of pocket as possible.
Residents in Atlanta and surrounding cities can call Tidal Wave Restoration for quick and reliable water damage repair. Call now to speak with a live representative.
