Who can handle water damage in Arlington?
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A supply line behind the upstairs toilet split while I was out, and by the time I got home the bathroom floor was soaked and water had made it into the ceiling and hardwood downstairs. I got the leak stopped, but the house still feels damp and some of the flooring is already starting to lift. I need to get everything dried out properly and repair whatever was damaged before it gets worse. Who should I call in Arlington, VA, for this?
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The first day or two after a flood can make a big difference, because water that looks gone from the surface can still be sitting under the flooring or inside the ceiling. I’d get the standing water extracted and bring in commercial dehumidifiers right away, then have the wet sections checked before anyone starts replacing drywall or wood. Your homeowners insurance may also have a mitigation company they already work with, so it’s worth opening the claim while the drying is underway.
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With water reaching two floors, I wouldn’t treat this as a simple cleanup job. Somebody needs to dry the structure, check what can still be saved, and then deal with the damaged flooring, ceiling, and other materials. You can, for example, contact a company that handles water damage restoration in Arlington, VA, here: http://totalhomerescue.pro/water-damage-restoration-arlington-va . They can handle the drying and restoration work after the leak itself has been stopped. That way you’re dealing with the moisture and the damaged parts of the house as one job rather than fixing each problem separately.
