WATER IS THE SINGLE MOST POWERFUL, destructive substance in the indoor environment. In home or office, it ruins carpeting, furniture and fabric, seeps through and under floors, rots wood, actually destroys the structural integrity of the building itself, and microorganism growth.

WHAT DOES A WATER DAMAGE RESTORATION SPECIALIST DO? The highly trained, Certified Specialist can do and does many things to benefit both the property owner and the insurance provider....

1.  Respond to emergency calls immediately.

2.  Instantly act to stop the spread of water damage. Water damage spreads in all directions, outward in an ever widening circle, down through materials, even up  by soaking into fabrics. Containment of damage is a most important step to minimizing costs and minimizing the total time required to restore the entire site to its original condition.

3.  Act quickly to eliminate safety and health hazards. A water damaged environment puts forth a variety of hazards, from electrical fires and slip-'n-fall injuries to the spread of contagious viruses and disease.

4.  Extract water, damaged materials and debris safely, economically and efficiently. The last thing you want at a water damage site is an "amateur" bumbling around creating more damage while trying to remove goods and materials!

5.  Dry out the entire environment and the materials in the environment, with professional equipment. During the drying process, the air is typically computer-monitored to maintain a proper balance of temperature and humidity. Proper drying techniques get the job done as quickly as possible without shrinking fabrics, other damage, leaving damp areas, etc.

6.  Restoration, combining comprehensive cleaning, stain and odor removal, fungus eradication, re-construction and replacement, as needed.

WHAT IS "SECONDARY" WATER DAMAGE?

If restoration work is delayed or performed by inadequately trained people, the risk of costly secondary water damage is quite high! Secondary water damage can be hidden to the eye for weeks or months, but can continue to destroy the walls, floors or structural integrity of a building, foster microorganism growth unhealthy for humans and attractive to insects and other pests, and cause many other long-term problems.

WHY IS PROFESSIONAL DRYING & FAST REPSONSE SO IMPORTANT?

Most indoor carpet, furniture, building materials such as plywood and drywall, etc. are designed for tolerance of "normal" indoor humidity...40% to 60% relative humidity. A flooded site, however, may have 90% relative humidity for days. Only through use of high velocity air movers, industrial size dehumidifiers and monitoring equipment, properly deployed by knowledged professionals, can this humidity be rapidly and safely reduced, substantially reducing damage and need for costly reconstruction or replacements.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WATER DAMAGE OCCURS?

As just MINUTES tick away on the clock... the water contamination spreads in all directions. Paper goods, uncovered food in cupboards, floors, etc. are all ruined as they absorb the moisture. Stains and dyes released from furniture stain carpet.

As HOURS tick away on the clock... Furniture in direct contact with water soaks up water, swells, cracks, de-laminates and splits. Fabrics and carpets are stained. Sheetrock swells and comes apart. Bacterial-caused odors develop and infest all materials in the environment. Both the costs and complexity of resolving the damage rise as hours tick away.

If DAYS go by without an expert, comprehensive assault on the damage... door and window casings swell, bow, and de-laminate. Moisture penetrates into floors and walls, pianos and organs, and electronic devices. Metal begins to rust. Mildew and fungus begin growing. Musty and sour odors become permanently integrated with fabric fibers.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

All Water Damage Restoration Companies are NOT the same. Our Technicians are:

1. CERTIFIED by the IICRC. The industries training and education organization.

2. INSURED through Oklahoma Farm Bureau, Agent: Bob Cleary (405) 756-2191.

3. RECEIVE CONTINUING EDUCATION. In addition to hands on experience and training, we are part of an ongoing education program through the IICRC. Each technician is required to perform a certain amount of course work per year, paid for by J & J Floor Care, Inc.

4. J&J Floor Care, Inc. is an Accredited Business through the Better Business Bureau.

5. J&J Floor Care, Inc. is a Premium Provider through EthicalServices.com.

DON'T RISK YOUR HOME & FURNISHINGS WITH AMATEURS, PEOPLE WHO DO DAMAGE RESTORATION AS A "SIDELINE", OR DO-IT-YOURSELF EFFORTS....

Too much can go wrong. Using improper drying techniques, temperature and humidity controls or equipment can ruin carpets and furniture, leave hidden dampness in place and cause costly secondary water damage, and lead to expensive replacement instead of restoration. Be smart. Call a Specialist.

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