How To Care For Your Belongings Post-Water Damage

11/17/2021 (Permalink)

Water damage can easily affect the structure of your Nashville property, but it can also alter your belongings. Our team at SERVPRO of Belle Meade and West Nashville knows that your family’s clothing, keepsakes, furniture, pictures, and other mementos help make your house a home. Listed here are some ways we can restore your belongings post-water or storm damage in Nashville. 

What Are Some Ways SERVPRO of Belle Meade and West Nashville Can Help You Restore Your Possessions After Water Damage? 

• We pretest your contents to determine which items are restorable. We use several methods to clean your content to avoid mold formation by dry cleaning, wet cleaning, spray and wiping, foam cleaning, immersion cleaning, and abrasive cleaning. 
• Document and Photograph Drying- extreme caution must be taken when water tarnishes documents to confirm that excessive water doesn’t ruin the copy. While some papers may be beyond saving, SERVPRO of Belle Meade and West Nashville can restore many documents and reduce further damage. 
• Depending on the damage level and document type, there are five options for document restoration, including dehumidification and vacuum freeze-drying. 

What Is Contents Claim Inventory Service For Belongings After Water Damage? 

• Our CCIS (Contents Claim Inventory Service) provides an accurate list of your assets following water damage. Digital photos, and in some cases, barcoding, are taken as we do a room-by-room inventory of your items. 
• Our CCIS includes: a preloss list and contents value, a detailed report of content, a comprehensive rundown of information to settle claims quicker, and a burden of proof for claims with our assistance so you can have peace of mind knowing you are in good hands. 
• There is also special care that must be taken towards antiques and collectibles. These items are difficult to appraise without knowing what it is made of and how much it costs. 

While water damage can lead to several issues such as mold, odor, and sanitation issues, it can also change many parts that make up the whole of your belongings. Despite the frustration of it all, you can be confident knowing that our experienced team at SERVPRO of Belle Meade and West Nashville is capable of handling anything that water damage throws on your path. Contact us at (615) 242-9391, and we’ll take care of your belongings every step of the way.

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