ServiceMaster Restoration by Preferred Reconstruction Introduces Flood Safety Tips

(Newswire.net — January 9, 2015) Santa Ana, CA — Every year home flooding causes immense amounts of damage to people’s property. Estimates of flood-related financial costs reach into the hundreds of millions of dollars every year. In order to assist southern Californians in tackling flood damage and home repair, Preferred Reconstruction offers ServiceMaster Restoration services as well as safety tips to help homeowners weather the storms.

For more than 20 years, ServiceMaster Restoration by Preferred Reconstruction has been providing Orange County residents with professional level plumbing as seen at http://www.free-leakdetection.com/. The company offers residents safety-related advice to help them avoid problems. For example, ServiceMaster advises residents with a potential flood issue not to use a toilet or washing machine until the flooding’s source is confirmed, as backflow can contaminate all water sources in a home. Never drink water or use it in cooking unless it has been confirmed to be safe, or potable. Always consider anything water has touched as contaminated until it has been cleaned by professionals. These tips will help homeowners and their families stay safe and avoid illness in the event of a flood.

 

Drawing on their experience as professional plumbers in Orange County, the staff of ServiceMaster Restoration by Preferred Reconstruction also handles home repairs for flood victims. ServiceMaster advises homeowners to call their insurance agents immediately after a flood to ensure professional response and correct financial assistance from the agency.

 

While serving local people as professional plumbers in Huntington Beach, ServiceMaster Restoration by Preferred Reconstruction also offers advice to flooding victims on minor flood repairs that they can manage while the plumbing staff handles more complicated projects. A first step people should take is to move all upholstered items such as furniture, rugs and bedding outside to dry. Remove moisture in the home with an air conditioner or dehumidifier. Circulate ventilation with open windows and fans. People should also remove as much mud as possible, then use a garden sprayer or hose to wash away mud from hard surfaces. Following these safety tips can help homeowners remove dangerous contaminants from the home.

 

For More Information: ServiceMaster Restoration by Preferred Reconstruction offers families a way to mitigate water or fire damage and quickly bring the home back to its pre-existing condition. With free leak detection and professional service, those in southern California can rely on Preferred Reconstruction, with over 24 years of experience, to quickly and professionally bring homes back to their original state and ensure that they are safe for families after a disaster.

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Matthew Barry

ServiceMaster Restoration by Preferred Reconstruction