Emergency Tips!

Most water damage is not weather related! Toilet overflows, broken washing machine supply lines, faulty plumbing and other indoor accidents cause the majority of floods.
Save thousands of pounds... in property damage, days or weeks of inconvenience and serious injuries, just by taking a few minutes to understand the following information:

Insured’s Responsibility: The insured is authorized and required by their insurance company to take prudent action to minimize loss. Failure to do so may absolve the insurance carrier from liability.

What "To" Do:

- Safety first! If water is in the walls or ceiling, turn off electricity and   remember that soaked ceilings may fall. Also, use caution on wet, slippery surfaces.

- Eliminate the source of the water. Know where your water shut-off vales are, or   contact a plumber.

- Remove as much excess water as soon as possible by mopping and blotting.

- Remove personal belongings and furniture. Your furniture can bleed, swell and  delaminate if left on wet carpet. Water travels underneath carpet several feet  further than evident on the top side.

- Wipe as much excess water from wood furniture after removal of lamps and table top  items.

- Remove and prop up wet upholstery cushions for even drying (check for possible  bleeding).

- Remove valuable paintings and art objects to a safe place.

- Place aluminum foil, plastic or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet  carpeting.

- Open drawers and cabinet doors for complete drying. (Do not force open, however).

- Open suitcases and luggage to dry, in sunlight if possible.

- Turn air conditioning on for maximum drying in summer (if fitted).

- Water needs to be removed from the carpet, walls and floors, then treated to stop  mildew and mold growth.  These structures need to be dried with special equipment to  insure a healthy environment. If the drying process is started quickly, damage can  be minimized.

-     Call Disaster Masters UK Limited 08081180759 

What "Not" To Do: 
 
- Do not wait for a response from an insurance representative before doing the  necessary emergency services or calling a professional.

- Do not leave fabrics in place; dry as soon as possible, hang furs and leather goods  to dry separately at room temperature.

- Do not leave books, magazines, or other colored items on wet carpets or floors.

- Do not use your household vacuum to remove water.

- Do not use TV or other appliances while standing on wet carpets or floors,  especially not on wet concrete floors.

- Do not turn on ceiling fixtures if ceiling is wet, and keep out of rooms where  ceilings are sagging from retained water.