Boise Water Damage

Water causes sagging and deterioration. It causes wood to swell, warp, and eventually rot, and it permanently ruins fabric items such as carpets and furniture that are soaked for more than a couple days. Water damage can also be a major electrical hazard. It can short-out electrical systems, causing fires, shock hazards, and damage to electronics.

Our water damage cleanup and drying specialists are certified by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), and equipped with the best drying equipment and moisture detection meters available. MR has the expertise and equipment to remove water from deep in the walls and floors of your home. Our lightning quick response time, combined with our knowledge, experience, and equipment, will ensure that your loss is handled as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible. We also communicate with your insurance company to make the insurance claim process as quick and easy as possible for you.

In most cases, the answer is no. Insurance policies typically require you to do whatever you can to prevent further damage.

Preventing further damage starts with stopping the source of water, (If it’s a toilet or sink shut off the local valve, If it’s coming from a pipe shut off the main water) . Next, call Master Restoration and we will help you take it from there.

When a Master water damage technician arrives at your home, the first step will be stopping the source of the water damage. Your technician will then inspect the damage, test for mold growth, and create a remediation plan. This plan may involve water extraction, mold remediation, drying and dehumidification, basic cleanup, and structural repairs.

If your home’s water damage is taken care of immediately, mold outbreaks can usually be prevented. However, if you let the water sit, it could cause detrimental mold growth, wreaking havoc on your family’s health and safety. If mold is discovered in your home, Master Restoration will remediate the mold as well as repair any water damage.

Mold tends to grow in warm, dry, and dark places. It can grow on just about any material.

After water damage, mold often grows at the damage site, which may be behind walls or on a leaky pipe. However, airborne spores released by mold can travel throughout your home and cause outbreaks in other areas. This is why mold remediation and dehumidification are so important after a flood.

Each material in your home is different. The type of material, the amount of moisture, and the amount of time the material has been exposed to moisture will determine how long it takes to dry.

If your insurance company is covering your water damage restoration, they will only pay to return your home to its pre-damaged condition. However, if your home is significantly water damaged and many materials have to be replaced, it is a great opportunity to upgrade the property. Renovations are possible, but the difference between what your insurance company allocated and the cost of the renovations will have to be paid out of pocket.

Water damage from flooding is difficult to prevent. But there are some cautionary measures you can take. You can apply coatings and sealants to your foundation, walls, windows, and doorways to help keep flood water from leaking into your home. 

Plumbing issues cause most water damage, so regular maintenance and inspections can help you catch most plumbing problems before they result in detrimental water damage.