Half an inch of standing water in our Pine Island living room
A home owner writes; We had driven to Orlando for the long weekend with the kids. The house looked fine when we pulled into the driveway after our trip but when I opened the front door it hit me like a punch. There was half an inch of standing water in our Pine Island living room, dining room and kitchen. We all walked in and stood in the puddle that was our home. As I walked to the bedrooms each one was soaked, the carpet squishing beneath my feet. I had no idea what to do.
Thank goodness my wife was still thinking and said where is the water coming from? I ran out the back door and shut off the main water supply to the house and felt momentary relief. Now what!
This is a much too common experience for Pine Island Florida homeowners. Some think it is just bad luck but I say it is lack of preparation and planning. In this particular case the problem was a water supply line failure in the kitchen but there are many potential water lines and hose that can flood your entire home in a weekend.
First and foremost, do you know where the main water shut off is for your house? If a plumbing line failed, even when you are at home, it could cause substantial Pine Island Florida Water damage before you could figure it out and shut the water off. Find your main water shut off and show everyone in your family where it is and how to operate the valve.
If you have a Pine Island Florida flood in your home, be sure to call a restoration company that will dry your home properly. Drying a structure requires technical training and specialized equipment. Ask if your Pine Island Florida Water Damage restoration company has technicians trained and certified by IICRC, The Institute of Cleaning and Restoration Certification. Restoration experts can often save cherished possessions and will speed your recovery time. Proper drying of your Pine Island Florida home structure is the key to preventing mold growth.