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Here in Florida, we are no strangers to heavy rain seasons, including ones with the risk of heavy storms, or even hurricanes. Because of this, running into a leaking roof problem is fairly common, but it can quickly escalate if left unchecked. At Restoration Doctor, we’ve helped many Pembroke Pines homeowners with water damage repair services, and because of that, we can help provide you with important information for managing these situations. The important thing is to contact a restoration service to help you manage your repairs, but until they arrive, what can you do to contain the water leak? Here’s what you need to know.

 

What to Do Until the Pros Arrive For Leaky Roofs

If you’ve noticed the sudden development of a leaky roof in your home, the concern of spreading water damage can feel intimidating. Contacting a professional restoration service for damage control is essential, but you’ll want to take a few steps in the meantime to minimize the damage.

  • Control interior damage
    • When a leak has occurred, you’ll want to prevent as much interior damage as possible, so find a way to collect the leaking water to preventing it from puddling anywhere in your home. If there’s no leak into the interior of your home, try and find the wet spot where the water is pooling and create a hole for the water to escape. If you don’t, the water will find other areas after the current one fills too much, which will spread the damage throughout your home.
  • Locate the leak outside
    • While you might have found where the water has traveled to the interior of your home, you’ll want to try and see if you can find the point of entry. It’s possible that the point of entry and the area where water has flowed are different points.
  • Maintain the problem until help arrives
    • If possible, try and create a temporary solution to prevent more water from entering your home. This can be done with a number of solutions, such as throwing a tarp over the entry point. That said, it’s also important to be safe. Don’t go climbing onto your roof in the middle of the rain if you aren’t experienced in doing work like that. Just work on what you can.

 

Why Trust a Restoration Service for a Leaking Roof

When it comes to disasters and property damage, the common solution is to replace what’s been damaged, but damage doesn’t always mean loss. In many cases, there’s a good chance the damage you’re looking at might be restorable, and by doing so, you’ll save a lot of money, especially if the damage isn’t covered by your insurance. Even if it is, the lower cost of restoration over replacement can help keep your premiums from increasing.

 

If you hire a contractor, they’re trained in providing quality replacements. They aren’t, however, experienced in identifying what can be effectively restored with the right equipment. A restoration company is, and we can also go through all the damage you’re faced with and tell you exactly what can be restored and what cannot, all for no additional cost. Because of this, there’s no reason not to consider a restoration company to handle your water damage repair needs.

 

Do You Need Water Damage Repair Services? Contact Us

Are you dealing with a leaking roof in the Pembroke Pines area? If so, Restoration Doctor can help you identify that which can be restored as well as help with managing the damages at hand. For no additional cost, we can also provide an evaluation of what can be restored and what will require replacement. When looking for water damage repairs in Davie, FL, you can trust us to handle your property with care. Contact us today for more information on our services.