The fallout from water damage can be lasting and intense. It's
important to get an experienced Atlanta water damage contractor in your
home right away before problems, such as mold, set in. We've spoken
with hundreds of Atlanta homeowners who have dealt with water damage
contractors in the past year and asked them about their experiences.
Then we've taken the companies that received overwhelmingly positive
reviews and compiled them into a list of Atlanta Best Pick water damage
contractors.
You might be tempted to go with the first Atlanta water damage
contractor you find, since time is of the essence to avoid mold after
water damage. But it's important to make sure you are hiring a reputable
water damage company, and that they have experience in mold
remediation. Look for a company that is certified through the Institute
of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration (IICRC) and that follows the
IICRC S500 guidelines. Also be sure your contractor can explain every
step of the process and can answer any questions you have before,
during, or after the procedure. Your technician should be able, upon
arrival, to provide you with an estimate, in writing, of the expected
costs of extraction and drying.
After your Atlanta water damage technician removes the standing
water, he or she will inspect the home for trapped water, and then
identify the best tools to dry your home quickly. These steps help
prevent toxic mold, which can cause serious health problems. It's
important that your contractor inspects and dries thoroughly, because
toxic mold thrives in cellulose-based materials. Wet building materials
can grow a mold colony in as little as 48 hours.
The Atlanta water damage contractors below are all Best Picks. They
achieved Best Pick status by receiving extremely high praise from the
Atlanta homeowners we interviewed. Call them today to get more
information and quotes.