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Common Causes of Floods in Homes

As a reputable and reliable carpet drying service who have seen almost everything in the carpet drying space, Mr Flood has been confronted with an array of situations that has been to soaked and damaged carpets. It is not uncommon for property owners who have experienced a flood or water damage in their home to ask us other common causes of floods so that they can try and avoid this kind of pain and inconvenience in the future. It has been found that one out of every five homes will at some point experience water related damages. Fortunately, some causes of flooding are within our control if measures are taken, however in some cases, they are beyond our control and we need professionals like Mr Flood in place to help repair some of the damages that may occur. Regardless, knowing some of the common causes of flooding means being more aware and knowledgeable about something that could cause you a lot of the pain and anguish. By knowing, you might be more careful and also educate family and friends and this could aid you in avoiding water damages to your property. A common cause of water damage and floods in homes are damaged or broken pipes. Whether you’re experiencing only a minor leak, this could potentially lead to all kinds of damage throughout your home, so if you do notice, it would be recommended to have it addressed. We’ve been called out to homes that have experienced a broken pipe and the water managed to flood the dwelling in a very short times. In the event of this occurring not only have we had to provide our carpeting drying services, but other services were called out to assist with water damage repairs on the property. So now you might be wondering, how do I potentially help my home avoid this issue? As we aren’t plumbers we can only go from what other professionals have advised us and it’s been seen that pipes bursting can be resulting from changing water pressures in pipes or a faulty install and set-up to begin with. Another common cause of floods we find are when the property has poor drainage running into or out of the property. This hazard has been known to spark an array of issues from damage to flooring, and fixtures throughout a property. At face value a clog might appear fine at first, however can lead to bigger issues. It is not unusual for us to find water damage resulting from faulty appliances, or appliances that haven’t been connected property. Appliances such as a water heater that is either broken or not connected properly, or even washing machines and dishwashers can also become culprits in causing water damage. The most common cause of flooding and water damage that a household typically won’t have control over is the weather. Obviously, the big cause here is flooding from weather conditions which is something that we normally can’t have any control over. However one thing you can do is have an emergency plan in place, good foundation to your property and even a functioning pump. In the event you do fall victim to flood damage of any kind, Mr Flood is always here to assist with any carpet drying woes.

Carpet Drying Service Non-Negotiable

In the event you’re faced with a flood in your home and you’re looking to preserve as much of your property as possible and minimise any damage where feasible, you will likely consider salvaging all the carpet in your home which could be worth tens of thousands depending on the carpeted area of your home.  As a reputable and carpet drying service with years of expertise in this field, there are some major consideration you should take into account before you proceed with appointing the best carpet drying service that will give you the most optimal chance of salvaging your carpet. Initially, you should consider if the carpet drying service has a presence online and in the community. Ultimately, you need to make sure that you’re working with a carpet drying service that hasn’t just popped up overnight and has relevant experience to give your carpet the best shot it can have in getting revived. Therefore an online presence with a website detailing the carpet drying services knowledge and experience is a step in the right direction. Once you begin talking to the service provider you want to consider if they are insured should anything go wrong during the performance of their service. Another consideration to make is to ask what kind of equipment they intend on using.

Why Our Customers Love Us

Despite considering ourselves one of the most premium carpet drying services on the market we can proceed to provide our own examples of some of the great quality work we carry out for our customers, however rather than us telling you how good we think we are, we’d rather let you hear what our customers have said about us after the numerous, successful carpeting drying works we have carried out. We continue to strive for five stars on any reviews we receive as we continue to put in one hundred and ten percent on every carpet-drying job we are engaged with. Jonathon found our service amazing and was thankful for everything we were able to do. He considers us a brilliant company and would happily recommend us to anyone. Steve who had found leaking water through his office at 6am in the morning was glad that after only one phone call we could arrive not long after to have one of our professionals on site to begin our work. Steve found us very professional and was glad we were able to take care of everything. Being thankful for our service, Steve has seventeen branches and will use us exclusively moving forward for any future carpet drying jobs required. For all your carpet drying needs, you will have comfort knowing that you’re in good hands with Mr Flood.

2020-11-10T04:05:52+00:00 November 10th, 2020|