Water Damage Restoration Questions

Shut off the water source, usually at the main valve, and turn off power to wet areas if it is safe. Take photos of everything before cleanup starts, then call your insurer and a restoration specialist.

Homeowners insurance usually covers sudden and accidental water damage, like a burst pipe. It often does not cover gradual leaks, and flooding from outside usually needs a separate flood policy. Check your policy for details.

Sewer and drain backups are often excluded unless you added a water backup endorsement to your policy. Check with your insurer.

Mold can begin growing within 24 to 48 hours on wet materials. That is why fast extraction and drying matter so much.

Many clean water cleanup jobs in the Lakewood area land somewhere around $1,200 to $5,000, while sewage cleanup and large finished basements can cost much more. Use our calculator for a ballpark and get an on-site estimate for a real price.

Most structural drying takes about three to five days, depending on how much water there was and what materials got wet.

Cold snaps can freeze water in pipes along exterior walls, in garages, crawlspaces and outside hose bibs. The ice expands and splits the pipe, and the leak often starts when it thaws.

Most homeowners stay in place for clean water drying jobs. Sewage cleanup or large-scale damage may make parts of the home unusable for a while.

No. We are a referral service that connects you with independent, licensed local restoration specialists. They provide the estimate and do the work.