Within the past five years, the housing market has become extremely competitive. Not only have housing prices increased by more than 20% since the beginning of 2020, but also sellers can choose to work with buyers offering upwards of $20,000 over the asking price. Because of that, many buyers are making compromises that they wouldn’t otherwise consider, such as purchasing a home with water damage. Water-damaged buildings can be severely affected by long-term consequences, but that damage can often be reversed completely. Water damage can come from a wide range of causes, including fire-related damage, excessive humidity over an extended period of time, and flooding. All of these causes of water exposure in a home can lead to different types of water damages. If you just bought a home in need of water damage restoration in Exton, PA, or the surrounding area, we can help. ServiceMaster Professional Cleaning and Restoration provides comprehensive disaster recovery services, including complete repair of any water damage.
Building Inspections
Wise home buyers will take advantage of initial building inspections before making a decision to purchase. Home inspections done by certified providers will catch any issues with water damage and the extent of the problems it can cause, including hidden structural damage, leaking windows, cracked pipes, cracked foundation, and more. If the damage isn’t past your budget to repair and you still find the home worth purchasing, here are several steps you can take to restore the building.
Water Damage Restoration
First, contact a water damage restoration provider. Some contractors can restore a water damaged home, but there are many issues that most contractors cannot fix. With any level of water damage, mold growth is common. Because mold remediation requires special training and equipment to safely and effectively remove the toxic fungal infestation, water damage restoration technicians like ours should perform any remediation processes. We can provide an estimate for damage restoration, mold removal, and any other repairs needed.
Check With Insurance
Next, contact your insurance provider. Homeowner’s insurance and flood insurance should cover some, if not all, of your water damage repair depending on the circumstances. If you’re purchasing a home that has previous water damage, it can also be a good indicator that you should opt for the best coverage for any other future flooding or humidity issues. You can assess flood maps and see how high your risk is with information provided on floodsmart.gov and ready.gov. ServiceMaster Professional Cleaning and Restoration will work with your insurance provider to quickly and seamlessly get your future home back to optimal conditions.
If you’ve purchased a home that needs water damage restoration in Exton, PA, we can help. Contact ServiceMaster Professional Cleaning and Restoration at (610) 524-8003, which is our main office in Exton, PA.
You can also call our Westchester office at (610) 431-3553, our Newtown Square office at (610) 353-3240, or our Norristown office at (610) 354-9909. For emergencies, contact us at (610) 524-8003.