Addressing water damages quickly is crucial to preventing damages in your Hot Springs home.

2/3/2025 (Permalink)

Here's a general timeline to follow:

1. Immediate Actions (Within Minutes):
• Shut off the main water supply to prevent further water intrusion.
• Contact your insurance company to report the loss.
• Remove standing water using mops, buckets, or a wet/dry vacuum.
• Contact SERVPRO® to find hidden moisture and begin the drying process.
2. Short-Term Actions (Within 4 to 48 Hours):
• Assess the damage to determine the extent and source of the water intrusion.
• Assess and remove damaged materials such as carpets, rugs, and furniture to prevent mold growth.
• Disinfect and clean affected areas to prevent bacterial growth and odors.
3. Long-Term Actions (Within Days to Weeks):
• Monitor for mold growth and address any signs of mold promptly.
• Repair structural damage such as warped floors, damaged walls, and compromised insulation.
• Restore and renovate the affected areas to their original condition.

When your home is damaged by water, fire, or smoke, your insurance company expects prompt action on to keep damage costs down.  By calling the professionals at SERVPRO® of Saline County and SERVPRO® of Hot Springs, you can be given peace of mind since these immediate and short-term actions will begin when we arrive. We are here 24 hours a day, seven days a week at (501) 7676-2222.