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Plumbers in Arlington, TX – Recovering after having water damage to your home can be one of the most costly repairs a homeowner may have to face. The extent of the water damage repair can vary just as much as the reasons behind why a homeowner may have gotten water damage to begin with. Water damage can occur for multiple reasons, such as a leaking basement, a broke down sump pump, a leaking water heater, or even a burst water pipe. You could also live in a flood prone area and have experienced a flash flood.  No matter the reason what you do after the water damage can help minimize the amount of damage if you jump right on it.

The first thing you should do is remove everything in the home that was affected by the water or that may have been damaged such as furniture, linens, clothing, wall decorations, toys and the like. If water touched it, remove it from the home to have it cleaned and dried.

The next thing you should do is remove the water from the home. You can do this thru mopping, or using a wet / dry shop vacuum to speed it up. If you would rather not deal with it at all, you can even hire professional service to take care of it for you. You could also possibly rent a commercial vacuum which will have much more suction power than conventional wet / dry shop vacs that will do a much better job at removing the water from the carpet in the home and furniture that came into contact with the water.  Another option to pump water out of the home would be to purchase or rent a sump pump then connect it to a garden hose to have it pump water out of the home.

Once all of the water has been removed from the home as best as you can accomplish the third step you will need to take is drying out the area. Bring in several high velocity fans to dry carpet, baseboards and walls. These will need to run on high for several days and you will have to use them in conjunction with a high capacity dehumidifier. Failure to use fans and a dehumidifier can result in mold growth. Use of a humidity meter will allow you to test surfaces such as drywall. The meter will indicate if drying is occurring as it should or if you need to add more fans or another dehumidifier.

Any furniture affected by the water will also need drying and like carpet, once dry it will need a professional cleaning with the application of an antimicrobial and odor removal.

The source of the water damage will require repair of course. If your basement is leaking and you do not have a sump pump you should consider one. The source of the basement leakage may be repairable as in a cracked foundation or one that needs waterproofing. A burst pipe will need to be replaced. If the water is due to flooding from a stream of nearby water or a drainage ditch perhaps a landscaper can suggest a hardscape or planting solution to reduce the threat of flooding to your home.

Following is a list of tips that you may have a slow leak occurring:

• Check all water connections on a regular basis. Look for corrosion on copper pipes. Stains and mineral deposits may occur in the bottom of cupboards where water has leaked.
• Look out for mold and mildew. Watch for it on bottom storage boxes, on walls, around tubs and sinks. Check around areas where pipes and vents enter and exit your home.
• Check your roof annually and seal around vents or any other extruding items through the roof. These leaks can do serious damage to the roof, attic insulation, joists, walls, ceilings and eventually to the floors and any other structures that water reaches.

Prevention is the best choice against leaks and flooding that can necessitate water damage repair. Call Ben Franklin Plumbing in Fort Worth and Arlington, Texas, our experienced and professional plumbers in Arlington, TX will see how we can help you protect your home from costly water damage.

About Benjamin Franklin Plumbing in Arlington, Texas

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing in Arlington, TX has professional plumbers in Arlington, TX servicing Fort Worth and surrounding areas. Our experienced, courteous and friendly plumbers provide on time plumbing related services to not only Arlington but surrounding areas also. If you are in need of a professional plumber that you can count on for plumbing repairs, maintenance and / or installation then you can count on us at Benjamin Franklin Plumbing in Arlington, Texas.

Ben Franklin Plumbing is a leader in the field for plumbing related repairs. We are also one of the most trusted plumbing service brands in the industry with high standards of service that you can rely on. When you contact us you can rest assured knowing that you are receiving the best plumbers in Arlington, TX.  Our commitment to service and excellence is reflected in our stone solid A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. If you have a plumbing related problem in your home or business and you need help, do not hesitate to contact us today. Our professional, courteous and friendly plumbers in Arlington, TX will be more than happy to assist you and answer any of your questions and schedule an appointment with you to assess the plumbing related problem and resolve it at your earliest convenience. Give Benjamin Franklin Plumbing in Arlington, Texas a call today if you are looking for professional plumbers in Arlington, TX. If there’s any delay, it’s you we pay^®