What Can I Do if I Have a Water Damage Emergency in East Village?

9/6/2022 (Permalink)

We respond to water damage emergencies 24-hours a day in San Diego.

Water damage often occurs with little or no advanced warning in East Village. Pipes break, appliances fail, and sewers back up at all times of the day and night. Our San Diego City, South West team offers these tips from our website on things you can do and should not do while waiting for help to arrive:

What To Do After Flooding

• Remove excess water by mopping and blotting
• Wipe excess water from wood furniture after removal of lamps and tabletop items
• Remove and prop wet upholstery and cushions
• Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpeting
• Turn air conditioning on for maximum drying in summer
• Remove colored rugs from wet carpeting
• Remove art objects to a safe, dry place
• Gather loose items from floors

What NOT To Do After Flooding

• Don’t leave wet fabrics in place
• Hang furs and leather goods
• Don’t leave books, magazines, or other colored items on wet carpets or floors
• Don’t use your household vacuum to remove water
• Don’t use television or other household appliances
• Don’t turn on ceiling fixtures if the ceiling is wet, and keep out of rooms where ceilings are sagging

Call Us Today!

When you discover water damage in your East Village home or commercial business, our San Diego City, South West team is Here to Help. ® Call us today at 619-269-5004.

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