Residential Water Damage & Recovery
24/7 Emergency Service: (913) 773-6777
Flooding, burst pipes, overflowing toilets and tubs, sump pump backups, storms, and leaking appliances can all contribute to major water damage. Emergency Mitigation Services, LLC will mitigate and remediate the water damage in your house, getting you and your family back into a clean, safe home. Our water damage mitigation experts work quickly to contain the problem and minimize the damage. Once the situation is stable, we’ll help you find professional water damage restoration services to get your home back to normal again. Residents in Kansas City, Olathe, Paola, Lawrence, and Overland Park, KS, can trust EMS to respond quickly and proficiently to water emergencies.
Water Crisis & Damage Overview
A water crisis can be the result of a variety of events; storms and floods, plumbing leaks and burst pipes, sewage and sump pump backups, ice dams, blocked gutters, and sprinkler systems are just a few of the ways water can cause damage to your home.
The results of adverse water events can range from obviously ruined floors and walls, dropped ceilings, and damaged furniture and fixtures to more subtle, but more dangerous, problems such as compromised structural integrity and mold.
Emergency Mitigation Services wants to get your family back in your home as quickly as possible. Our rapid response team is standing by to guide you through the cleanup and remediation process. Call our 24/7 emergency service number at (913) 773-6777 to start the disaster recovery process today.
Water Disaster Tips
There are a few steps you can take right now to help minimize mold growth and the water damage to your business. Mold can start growing in moist conditions within 48 hours, so time is of the essence when taking action during a water crisis.
Note that you should only take these steps if you are certain of your safety and the structural integrity of the building. Do not enter rooms with sagging floors or ceilings.
- Turn on any available fans and run air conditioning.
- Take photos and start making an inventory of damaged equipment and stock.
- Collect vulnerable business documents for safe keeping.
- After wiping down furniture, elevate it using common non-porous items like foam or plastics.
- Use aluminum foil to wrap around furniture legs that you cannot elevate.
- Pull up colored rugs to prevent underneath floor staining.
- Mop or vacuum excess water and cordon off hazardous slip areas and potential electrical hazards.
