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From handling insurance to handing you back the keys to your home, we’re by your side every step of the way ensuring that you have no out of pocket costs. We’re full turnkey, meaning we’re your one stop shop for all your restoration needs.
When dealing with water damage, hiring a professional water restoration company can make all the difference in restoring your home quickly and safely. Our experts are trained to handle the complex process of water extraction, drying, and cleanup, ensuring your home is fully restored to its pre-damage condition.
Another of the key advantages of working with a restoration company is the ease they bring to navigating the insurance process. We work directly with your insurance provider, helping you understand your coverage and ensuring the proper documentation is in place for a smoother, faster claim. This takes the stress off your shoulders and allows you to focus on getting your home back to normal.
Additionally, water damage can pose serious safety risks, including mold growth and structural issues. Restoration professionals use advanced equipment and techniques to address these concerns, ensuring your home is safe and healthy to live in once the job is done. With our expertise, you can rest easy knowing your home is in good hands.
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Planning for a water emergency is likely not something most homeowners think about. However, water damage can strike unexpectedly, and being prepared in advance can offer peace of mind. Here are some helpful tips from Austin Fire & Flood to help you get ready.
Do not turn on any lights, fans, or other electronics in the affected areas. Use the breakers to shut the power off to protect yourself from any possible electric shocks. DO NOT enter the area if any light switches, power outlets, or any other electronics are exposed to water. Your items are replaceable, you are not.
Shut off the water source or contact a party that is able to do so as soon as possible. Technicians from Austin fire & Flood can turn it off for you or guide you over the phone on how to do so.
Remove valuables and furniture as soon as you are able to do so. Textiles, paper, and electronics are especially difficult to dry out, so start with those first. Take these items and put them somewhere else in the home or outside where they are able to dry until our technicians arrive.
If you are unable to remove larger items like furniture from the flooded areas, prop them up on metal or plastic blocks to keep water from damaging them.
Use towels, mops, or other absorbent cloth to blot areas with standing water. You can use a wet/dry vacuum to suck up some of the water, but do not use a household vacuum cleaner to do so.
Our technicians can be dispatched to your home immediately to stop the water from damaging more of your home and belongings, help you file your insurance claim, and begin the drying process.
When water damage occurs you need to act fast. That’s why you need the help of a water damage expert like Austin Fire & Flood. Our technicians will be on site immediately to provide a thorough evaluation, estimate, and water damage restoration recovery plan.
Water damage worsens quickly so don’t hesitate to call immediately.
Our project managers will be by your side every step of the way, from emergency service, to helping you with your insurance claim, to handing you back the keys to your like-new home.
Austin Fire & Flood has built a reputation in Austin as the most trusted name in home water damage restoration. See what our customers have to say!
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Experiencing home fire, water, or mold damage can be a stressful and confusing process. That’s why we put together our knowledge base. Read through our articles to learn more about how to navigate a home loss, from filing the initial insurance claim to moving back into your fully restored home, and everything in between.
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We like swimming at Barton Springs and tex-mex too! (Oh, and of course, we have a dog). We are your local solution for water and fire damage restoration. You will have the same point of contact throughout the entire process. No call centers, or big corporate chains-of-command here… just good old-fashioned customer service from fellow Austinites, who understand that you are probably having a very bad day.