5 Common Mistakes Homeowners Make After Water Damage in Phoenix

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Each year, it’s estimated that one out of every fifty homes will experience some degree of water damage. Unfortunately, many of these claims are unexpected and happen as the result of broken appliances or deteriorating pipes. If you find yourself in a situation where water damage has impacted your home, our team at Lotus Restoration Services wants to help. One of the ways we do this is by sharing some of the most common mistakes homeowners make so you can avoid running into problems.

1. Letting Water Dry Naturally

Many homeowners will take out excess water with buckets or a wet/dry vacuum, then let the rest of their home dry naturally. While this may result in the feeling of dry floors or walls, the materials located deeper in the home may still retain moisture. Ultimately, this will lead to the growth of mold, which will eventually seep from the floorboards, baseboards, and any seams in the house.

2. Underestimating the Damage

Even when a home experiences just a small amount of excess water, it can still experience water damage and mold growth. This is why it’s so important to have a professional assess the damage and give you expert advice about the best method for recovery.

3. Not Cleaning Properly

When water damage occurs as the result of a sewer backup, it’s important to carefully clean the impacted areas. If the right techniques and solutions aren’t used, this can leave your home filled with dangerous bacteria that puts your health at risk.

4. Not Asking for Help

Cleaning up after a flood can be difficult, especially when you don’t have the right tools. If you need help, never hesitate to turn to restoration technicians who can walk you through the process from start to finish.

5. Not Removing Damaged Materials

While some materials can be saved after a flood, many will have to be removed and replaced. Without replacement, the structure of your home can become weaker and may even retain moisture that leads to mold growth.

If you need help with water damage restoration in Phoenix, AZ or the surrounding areas, our team at Lotus Restoration is here to help any time. Don’t hesitate to call us for help at any time.

Andrea Gutierrez

March 20, 2024

I hired Lotus to resolve an issue in my master bathroom. They were prompt and fixed my problem excellently. And they were cost effective. I am very happy with their work. I would use their services again. Call them. They will take care of you.

Todd Calfee

February 27, 2024

If I could recommend sainthood it would go to Jill at Lotus restoration services. To make a long short she literally saved us thousands of dollars of expenses. We live 1200 miles from the property we were having issues with. My wife and I talked to over a dozen of different vendors doing various tasks and we spend plenty of money doing so. We received Jills information from one of those vendors and found out that the problem wasn't even ours. Jill took the bull by the horns, made calls on our behalf and lined up what really needed to be done for the tenant below us that was really having the issue. I swear I wouldn't look anywhere else. She's amazing and her customer service is the way customer service should based on. Thank you Jill.

Devan Grell

January 26, 2024

We had a small issue that needed a professional opinion. Even though this was not something that benefited Lotus financially, Jill demonstrated great knowledge and was more than helpful in answering and resolving our questions. Problem solved!

Suzi McMullin

September 22, 2023

We had an AC water leak in our attic and needed to see if we had black mold as a result. Our appointment was quickly scheduled, Josh arrived 15 minutes early and was incredibly polite, thorough and honest. We are VERY impressed with this company and will use them for future construction repair needs.

Chad Andrews

September 15, 2023

This is a great choice after suffering water damage! These ladies know how to take care of the client. Nichole is awesome and knows so much about the claim process and can be trusted to represent your interests. Great job ladies!

Summer Knife Chief

July 25, 2023

I called Lotus on a Sunday night because my AC was leaking into my Ceiling. Jill gave recommendations for HVAC Companies to fix the leak and had a Lotus crew to my house the next morning to clear out the damaged ceiling and to dry out the area. Chris (who worked on everything) was wonderful with answering all of my questions and very responsive to texts. If I could give more stars I would.

Chuck Wolf

July 5, 2023

I have had the opportunity to work with Jill and Lotus Restoration on several occasions. Jill and her team are awesome. They are on time, they are professional, they are efficient, and they do an excellent job. I would highly recommend Lotus Restoration Services to anyone who is looking for help with recovery and restoration after any kind of damage to their home or property!

jfoegal

May 17, 2023

Every great company has good people working for them. Dealing with a flood is not easy, but everyone at Lotus Restoration Services cares and makes it their mission to give you the very best customer service in the industry.

Stephanie Greer

May 13, 2023

Matt Ross was awesome! His professionalism, mannerism, communication, and sweet soul made the experience so much more easier to deal with. Matt actually made me feel like I mattered and the fact that he was not settling for half doing the job really wowed me. He treated my family like his own. Way to go Matt!!!!