Water Damage: What To Do in the First 24 Hours
Step-by-step Atlanta homeowner guide to the first 24 hours after a burst pipe or flood: stop the source, document for insurance, start drying.
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If you're dealing with water damage, the first 24 hours determine whether you face a quick dry-out or a full mold remediation. Step one: shut off the water at the main valve. Step two: kill power to wet rooms at the breaker. Step three: photograph and video everything before you move a single item — your insurance adjuster will need this. Step four: call a licensed restoration company. At Estate Solutions we are on-site within 60 minutes anywhere in Metro Atlanta. Step five: extract standing water and start commercial-grade air movers and dehumidifiers within 24 hours to prevent mold colonization.
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