What to Do Right After Water Damage in Your Owasso Home

If a pipe, appliance, water heater or AC caused the water

Shut off the water. Close the main shut-off or the valve on the leaking fixture.

Stay away from electricity. Switch off power to wet rooms only if the breaker panel is dry.

Take photos and video of the source and the damage.

Move belongings out of the water: electronics, rugs, papers, medicine.

Call a plumber for the repair and call us to remove the water and dry.

If a storm, tornado or flood caused the water

Check for danger first: gas smells, downed power lines, a damaged roof or sagging ceiling. Get out and call 911 or the utility company if needed.

Don't walk or drive through moving water outside.

Photograph the outside damage first, then the water inside.

Catch drips and cover openings only if it's safe.

Call us once the area is safe.

What should you not do after water damage?

Don't walk through water near outlets, cords or appliances.

Don't use a household vacuum to pick up water.

Don't shop-vac sewage or outside floodwater. It's contaminated.

Don't rely on fans alone. They move moisture around without removing it.

Don't wait for it to dry on its own. Water trapped in walls and under floors leads to mold.

Don't throw away damaged items until you've photographed them for insurance.

Don't turn on ceiling lights or fans with water near them.

When should you call for professional help?

Call for help when the water has reached walls, ceilings or more than one room, when it came from sewage or outside flooding, when floors feel soft or baseboards are swelling, or when you notice a musty smell days later. These are signs the water is somewhere you can't dry with towels and fans.

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Frequently asked questions

Should I try to clean up the water myself first?

Soak up what you safely can with towels and move belongings out of the water, but only if the water is clean and nowhere near electricity. Leave sewage, outside floodwater and anything inside walls or ceilings to people with the right equipment, and take photos before you start.

What should I save first when water comes in?

People and pets come first. Then grab medicine, important documents, phones and laptops, and family photos or keepsakes that can't be replaced. Photograph everything else where it sits before moving it, so your insurance claim shows what was damaged.

How fast does water damage get worse?

Water starts soaking into drywall, carpet pad and wood right away, and the damage keeps spreading as long as materials stay wet. The sooner water is removed and drying starts, the less has to be torn out.

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