What to Do 1st

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1. Evaluate your family and other occupants –  

Make sure that no one’s health is going to be compromised by entering the damaged structure. Wear gloves and durable shoes to protect yourself from contaminants. If this is an un-sanitary water loss, you’ll need goggles, respirators and a lot more protective equipment. 

2. Call a Plumber - Or someone who can eliminate or contain the water source. 

3. Work with Len’s Cleaning & Restoration – We can help identify and eliminate safety hazards including electrical shock, tripping/slipping hazards, falling construction components, etc. 

4. Move Items - Remove anything that is of high-value or importance from the contaminated area, and put them in a secure location for safe-keeping. 

5. Protect - Furnishings and contents by moving items to dry areas for temporary storage. Evaluate anything that’s ruined to see if it should be discarded. If you’re not sure, ask your restoration technician or adjuster for advice. 

6. Make a list - This will be a very important part of the restoration process, making yourself available to decide what’s worth saving and what’s not. Don’t forget to look under beds and in closets for these items. Anything that’s obviously ruined, needs to be recorded for insurance purposes later on. 

7. Furniture - If you have furniture that is in direct contact with water, you can use aluminum foil or Styrofoam blocks to protect your carpet from stains and your furniture from absorbing water. Heavy furniture can be moved by your restoration technician. 

8. Breakables - Unload from shelves and china cabinets so that they are safe from getting broken. 

9. Cloth & Fabric - Hang draperies and pin up furniture skirts to prevent contact with water which can result in stains.