Water Damage

A broken water pipe in the attic spills hundreds of gallons of water through the ceiling... These scenarios create situations far beyond a homeowner's ability to turn a chaotic mess back into day-to-day living. After all, it's not every day—thankfully—that homeowners have to deal with the aftermath of a frightening home disaster, natural or otherwise.

Fortunately for you, ServiceMaster By Gaudet is committed to restore your home or business after any water-related disaster. Because we're always prepared, we can get to you quickly, offering a range of services. We can offer sound, rational evaluations and advice in times when your emotions are running high. And because we're ServiceMaster, we never lose sight of the impact disaster has on every family member.

ServiceMaster By Gaudet has been a preferred vendor for several major insurance carriers, serving thousands of customers to restore water damage. Our expertise in cleaning and restoration and our interaction with people make us a first-choice provider of restoration services. Insurance companies trust us to get the job done quickly and professionally, minimizing the impact of disaster and post-disaster clean-up.

We have always incorporated state-of-the-art equipment and technologies as a means of mitigating loss and returning both our residential and commercial customers to a life of normalcy. Our years of professional cleaning give us a wealth of knowledge about how materials like wood, carpet, wallcoverings and upholstery react to damage, and what processes are best for saving them after disaster. For example, while quick-drying may be the best for water damage to some items, others respond best when the drying process is slow and even.

If water damage occurs, the following is a list of "dos" and "don'ts."

Do's:

• If the outside temperature is above 60 degrees, use dehumidifiers if available
• Use fans to circulate the air and assist drying
• Remove as much water as possible by mopping and blotting.
• Wipe furniture dry.
• Lift draperies off carpet, loop through a coat hanger, and place the hanger on the drapery rod.
• Prop up wet furniture cushions for even drying and place small wood blocks or aluminum foil under furniture legs.
• Remove wet area rugs or other floor coverings.
• Open furniture drawers, closet doors, and luggage to enhance drying.
• Move photos, paintings, and art objects to a safe, dry location.
• Remove wet fabrics and dry them as soon as possible. Hang furs and leather goods to dry separately at room temperature.
• If damage occurs during a cool season, leave heat on; if in summer, use an air conditioner if available.

Don'ts:

• Do not use an ordinary household vacuum to remove water.
• Do not use electrical appliances while on wet carpet or wet floors.
• Do not go into rooms with standing water if the electricity is still on.
• Do not lift tacked-down carpet without professional help. Lifting the carpet incorrectly could promote shrinkage.
• Do not wait to call for professional help. Damage from the water and bacteria growth can begin within hours.