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What is Water Damage?

Water damage can be described as an event that occurs when water causes the destruction of property. Cases of rotting or swollen wood, rusting steel, electrical failure, and the build-up of bacteria and mold can all be tied to water damage. Water damage can occur slowly over time, such as often happens in apartment bathrooms or kitchens, or it can occur instantaneously when a pipe bursts or an area is flooded.

Los Angeles Water Damage Repair

Time is of the essence in water damage situations. The first 48 hours are crucial to stop the damage from spreading. At Quality Environmental, Inc., we respond quickly to provide some of the best water damage restoration in Los Angeles.

What Are Possible Causes of Water Damage?

Water damage to a home or commercial building can occur in any number of ways, including:

  • Plumbing leaks
  • Leaking water heaters and appliances
  • Sewage backups
  • Overflowing toilets, bathtubs, and sinks
  • Flooding from firefighting
  • Mudslides
  • Flooding and storm damage
  • Heavy rainfall

How Serious is Water Damage?

The harmful effects of water damage may go far beyond what meets the eye. Water can break down carpeting and wood flooring. If it is left standing for too long, mold will begin to flourish and spread on wood framing.

Mold can break down fibers further and cause wood to rot, compromising the structural integrity of a building. It can also cause health problems for occupants of the building in the future. Water damage repair in Los Angeles can help with rusting and weakening of foundational metal structures, that can lead to further structural damage.

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Microscopic mold spores exist nearly everywhere, indoors and out. For this reason, it would be impossible to remove all mold from a home or building. Mold remediation focuses on making a building or home safe from the presence of toxic mold.

Results of Standing Water

Standing water can be dangerous. It is important to have it professionally removed as soon as possible after flooding occurs. There are 3 categories of standing water:

1st Category

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2nd Category

Contaminated water (from a backed-up drain, for example) may contain organic materials or chemicals that pose a serious health risk.

3rd Category

Damage caused by grossly contaminated water is the most dangerous category. This is water that carries harmful bacteria, pesticides, metals, or other hazardous materials. Category 3 water damage requires immediate attention and should only be handled by a certified professional.

Water Damage Restoration in Los Angeles

Water is essential to our survival in California. Extended droughts and times of intense rain in Southern California has kept the subject of water at the forefront of the news. Ready access to water is a luxury that we can take for granted – more than two billion people in the world do not have clean water at home.

However, as welcome as water is there are places it does not belong. Sinks, pipes, toilets, bathtubs, drains and other fixtures are safe zones. Once water begins to find its way to other places in your home, trouble with water damage follows.

Principal Causes of Water Damage

What are the most common causes of water damage in homes? In some communities in Southern California, the combination of drought and wildfires and has destabilized the soil and resulted in devastating damage when the rains finally arrived, as water and mud flood homes.

Common Water Damage Reasons

Even though we’ve seen far too many such incidents in recent years, natural disasters are not the primary cause of water damage in Los Angeles. Serious problems can result from every day events, including:

  • Bursting or leaking pipes: These can result from blocked or backed up toilets, malfunctioning garbage disposals or even (rare in California) freezing.
  • Other plumbing problems: A bad joint connection, a small leak that goes undetected for a long period, or other similar issues can lead to damage. Sinks, toilets and bathtubs have the potential to overflow and release large quantities of water that are absorbed by floors, carpets, ceilings, etc.
  • Household appliance malfunctions: Pipes in appliances can rust or crack. Washing machines, hot water tanks and refrigerators can leak, or in worst cases, release large quantities of water.
  • Air conditioning: Your air conditioning system can cause a buildup of moisture if it is not serviced regularly.
  • Disaster cleanups: Sudden disasters arise due to a number of weather events. An unexpected deluge of rain, river floods, rapid snowmelt or a storm surge can cause flooding and wreak havoc on your home, basement, floors and walls. We will address your disaster with empathy and urgency.

Quick is Vital with Water Damage

No matter what the extent of the water damage to your home may be, once you recognize the problem you can’t afford to wait.

If you have been a victim of a flood or mudslide, it’s vital that you clean and dry your home environment as quickly and thoroughly as possible. You can’t afford the risk of dangerous chemical or biological contaminants remaining in your home, or proliferating in stagnating water.

Professional Water Damage Restoration

Water damage restoration in Los Angeles is a job for a trained and certified professional who has the equipment and training necessary to restore your home to order. Taking shortcuts in the aftermath of such an event has the potential to set the stage for years of problems in the future.

Any event that releases a significant quantity of water into your home deserves an inspection. Everything make look fine to an untrained eye, but it’s much more cost effective to pay to be sure than to discover months or years later that, unknown to you, a mold colony was formed or wood began to rot.

Dos and Don'ts When Your Property Has Water Damage

Dos

  • Shut off the water source.
  • Turn off the electricity by shutting off the power in the affected rooms.
  • Clean up what you can and use sponges/rags and mops to help soak up the water.
  • Move any valuables and belongings you can without professional help.
  • Remove wet rugs from the area.
  • Ventilate by opening your windows or turning on the air conditioning.
  • Freeze valuable documents that have gotten wet. This slows down early mildew growth and gives you a chance to dry them when you have more time.
  • Take pictures to document the full extent of the damage for insurance purposes.
  • Call your insurance company right away.
  • Contact Quality Environmental to help you minimize water damage and restore your home.

Don'ts

  • Don’t use electronics near wet floors, such as a vacuum or other appliance.
  • Don’t stand under a sagging ceiling from water damage, as it may collapse.
  • Don’t leave wet fabrics stuck together, as this breeds mildew. Separate items and leave them to dry.

Why Choose Quality Environmental for Emergency Restoration

Quality Environmental responds immediately to safety repair and clean up issues in order to protect you and your family. Our technicians are specially trained and qualified to execute recovery and cleanup on an immediate basis. Our work is professional, high quality and outstanding, which is why we are trusted by homeowners, general contractors, construction firms, government facility managers, and hospitals in Los Angeles and Southern California.

In addition to emergency restoration, our technicians at Quality Environmental, Inc. specialize in building health and remediation of toxic and structural risk. Their training and experience allow them to operate at a level of professionalism and thoroughness that reflect the highest standards for their industry. As a result, they have earned trust and appreciation throughout California.

Contact us to find out what we can do to address all the issues of home water damage in Los Angeles.

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Water Extraction

The water extraction step of the water damage restoration process removes most of the water from your home or commercial building. Our team performs thorough water extraction using powerful pumps to reduce drying time and help prevent secondary damage and mold.

What Is Involved in the Water Damage Restoration Process?

No two situations are exactly alike. At Quality Environmental, Inc. in Los Angeles, we custom-tailor a water damage restoration plan for each individual client.

The first step is a full assessment to determine the type and extent of water damage to your property. Some of the damage may not be immediately visible; however, we highly recommend a 3rd party certified environmental consultant to perform environmental testing with the technology, and equipment to uncover hidden damage.

We will determine what needs to be repaired or replaced and help you process a claim with your insurance company. We will also help you pack up and remove your belongings for safekeeping during the water removal and restoration process.

Once the water has been removed and the damaged areas have been cleaned, our professional team will work quickly and efficiently so you can return to working productively in your place of business or living comfortably in your home as soon as possible.

Trusted Environmental Professionals for Water Damage Restoration

Quality Environmental, Inc. has been in business and expanding for more than 13 years. We are a family owned and operated business that specializes in neutralizing environmental hazards, including fire, lead, asbestos, water damage, and mold.

Our team of environmental professionals has more than 50 years of combined experience in the industry. While the safety and quality of our service is our top priority, we take it one step further to implement safety protocols to help our clients avoid hazards in the future. If your commercial building or home has been damaged by water, we can provide high-quality, professional water damage repair in Los Angeles.

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