top rated louisville water damage restoration
We are proud to be a family-owned and operated water damage company in Louisville KY. We have served Louisville & the surrounding communities for over 25 years. When disaster strikes your home or business, give A-1 Kwik Dry Cleaning & Restoration a call. We can help with all of your water damage needs day or night including weekends and holidays.
why choose us for louisville water restoration
There are many different ways that water can get inside of a structure. Knowing these scenarios will help you pinpoint trouble areas in and around your business or home so you can take the necessary steps to eliminate the possibility of a saturating incident. However, knowing where the water damage is coming from isn’t always that simple. That is where we come in!
We like to think of ourselves as moisture-finding detectives and we are very good at what we do. We have a plethora of professional water damage restoration tools that we use to find out where the water damage is coming from. Some of those tools include: infrared cameras, non-penetrating moisture meters, penetrating moisture meters, and so much more.
water restoration scenarios we can help with
Pipe Break water damage repair
If pipes freeze during the wintertime months of the year, the possibility of a burst increases. It is important to add insulation to the piping when the temperature is expected to dip below the freezing level. Pipes can break and crack from old age as well resulting in water damage.
appliance failure water restoration
When a dishwasher or washing machine is not working up to par, the possibility of leaking water is always a risk. Make sure to do checks of appliances regularly and upgrade when necessary. Other common failures are hot water tanks and refrigerator water lines.
sewage water damage cleanup
This type of flood incident can be caused by septic system failures, clogged pipes, or sewage line separation. It can be extremely hazardous to those that come into contact with bacterial waste and should be handled by a trained professional.
sump pump backup water damage
During heavy rain and storms, sump pump systems can be overwhelmed and cause flooding. Foundation issues can cause rain water to enter your home or business and need to be cleaned by a certified team of professionals.
STEPS TO DO ON YOUR OWN WHEN YOU EXPERIENCE WATER DAMAGE
Safety
Whenever you experience a disaster like water damage in your home or business. Safety is always the top priority for your family or the staff in the business. There are some concerns to be aware of.
- How fast the water is intruding into the area.
- What type of water is causing the water damage. We strongly recommend that if you are dealing with sewage or rain water to stay out of the area(a) for you own health concerns.
- If the water is going to affect anything electrical. We strongly recommend you do not enter an area that has standing water. Building materials quickly absorb moisture and that moisture could have made the water electrically charged.
- If water came from above, is the ceiling and structure safe and what materials above you has the water possibly mixed with.
- Completely turning off power to an area may be a wise decision to prevent any electrical issues. We can assess how to proceed and have the ability to provide safe secondary power sources if needed.
- Be extremely cautious walking from damp carpet to hard surfaces like tile and wood to not slip and fall.
Prevent Damage
When hiring a water damage company, our job is to prevent damage as much as possible. Before we arrive, there are some steps you can take to limit the damage if the affected area(a) are safe to do so.
- If you know where the water source is and you are able to turn it off do so. This might involve turning off a water supply or even the main water supply to your home or business.
- Move dry clean items from the affected area to another area that is not affected by water damage.
- At times, you may need to call a plumber to fix a broken pipe or provide another repair. If you are unsure of who to call we can provide you with a referral to a top rated professional plumber.
- If it is safe to do so, place aluminum foil under the legs of chair, tables, and couches. This will prevent permanent staining to your carpet.