Atlanta's #1 Property Restoration Company
Understanding Damage and Immediate Responses
Water, mold, fire, and crawl space damage can be some of the most challenging experiences a home or business owner might face. Burst pipes, sewage backups, HVAC issues, weather events, hidden mold contamination, and crawl space damage can all profoundly disrupt your home and require Georgia restoration contracting services.
Rescue Restoration is the premier Georgia restoration services company. Our critical response relies on a comprehensive approach to water damage repairs, mold remediation, fire restoration, and crawl space repairs. We believe in complete restoration delivered by experienced specialists, not quick fixes by unskilled workers. Our IICRC- and MICRO-certified technicians are highly trained to provide solutions in each service area from initial assessment to final reconstruction. Rescue Restoration provides around the clock help when you need it most.
The client experience is one of our key priorities. From arriving when scheduled to providing resources, advice, and best practice tips, we deliver concrete actions to help clients manage and navigate water, mold, fire, and crawl space damage.
With rapid assessment, advanced drying technologies, and expert execution, we are more than just another Georgia water damage restoration company. From water damage mitigation and professional mold removal services to crawl space encapsulation and reconstruction, we can help you tackle the most challenging restoration issue and return your home to its pre-loss condition.
Critical First Steps When Your Property is Damaged
Immediate Actions to Protect Yourself and Get the Help You Need
Water, mold, fire, or crawl space damage demands swift action; here’s how you can protect yourself and help us mitigate its impact effectively:
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Prioritize Safety:
Protect yourself when assessing damage. Avoid contaminated water. Do not disturb mold spores. Shut off electricity to prevent accidents.
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Call for Help:
Contact our Georgia restoration contracting services team immediately. We will take steps to prioritize your safety, assess the damage, and prevent secondary damages.
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Document Everything:
Record the damage thoroughly with photos or videos for insurance claims, ensuring you capture all details necessary for coverage.Benefits of Choosing Rescue Restoration
- We go above and beyond to advocate for, guide, and support homeowners throughout the restoration process
- Communicating with transparency about work plans and expected outcomes
- Providing educational resources to home and business owners about the impacts of and solutions to property damage
- Holding insurance companies accountable to their obligations to you as the policy holder
- We treat home and business owners how they want to be treated
- Respecting your time by adhering to appointments and showing flexibility to your busy schedule
- Minimizing the footprint and impact of restoration work in the property
- Communicating with empathy, care, and a true understanding of the emotional, financial, and psychological costs of property damage
- We provide complete restoration
- Delivering highly trained water damage mitigation, mold remediation, fire restoration, and crawl space repair services
- Applying IICRC and MICRO-Certified restoration principles, standards, and processes to every job
- Our lines are always open
- Responding 24/7 to water damage emergencies
- Scheduling timely appointments for any water, mold, fire, or crawl space concerns
Will My Insurance Cover This?
Navigating the Complexities of Water Damage Insurance Coverage
The question of insurance coverage for water, mold, and crawl space damage often hinges on the specific circumstances of the damage:
- Accidental Water Damage: Insurance typically covers damage that is sudden AND accidental, such as issues caused by a burst pipe or a supply line leak. In these instances, insurance companies require policyholders to take immediate action to mitigate the damage and to protect their homes against further damage.
- Water Backup or Overflow: Typically, an additional rider or endorsement is required for water backup or overflow issues.
- Flood Coverage: Conventional homeowners’ policies do not cover flood damage. Flood insurance is a separate type of insurance.
- Mold ContaminationConcerns: Typically, a rider or endorsement is required for mold damage. Check your policy to ensure you are covered or we can help go over your policy with you.
- Fire Damage: Fire damage is typically covered by homeowners’ insurance. Review your policy limits, deductibles, and endorsements to ensure you have the coverage you need.
- Crawl Space Damage: Crawl space damage, unless caused by sudden AND accidental water damage, is usually not covered by your insurance.
If the coverage of your policy is unclear, we can help you clarify and understand the details of your policy.
Common Causes of Water, Mold and Crawl Space Damage
Restoration needs can arise from various sources, some predictable and others less so:
Water Damage
- Plumbing Issues: These are frequent culprits, ranging from burst pipes and supply line leaks to sewage backups and faulty appliances, causing significant indoor damage.
- Water Intrusion: Aging shingles, failing gutters, and gaps around doors enable water to enter a property. Similarly, a home’s foundation, if not correctly shielded by adequate drainage or waterproofing, becomes a gateway for water during storms. This water can seep into basements, making minor rainfall a significant threat.
- Hidden Damage: Surfaces such as drywall, wallpaper, paneling, ceiling tiles, carpets, vinyl floors, and walls can all conceal water damage, evading detection, encouraging mold growth, and threatening your home.
Mold Damage
Mold can develop anywhere excess moisture builds up in your home. Common contributing factors include:
- Untreated Water Damage: Water from pipe leaks, water heaters, appliances, sinks, and tubs creates the ideal environment for mold growth. If you fail to dry out water damage, mold can form.
- Excess Humidity: Excess humidity can result from common issues such as seepage, lack of insulation, damp crawl spaces, and poor ventilation, leading to mold growth in basements, crawl spaces, and bathrooms.
- Spread of Mold: Mold growth in one area can spread to other parts of the property. This occurs when mold is disturbed – through common household activities or airflow – and enters the air through a process known as aerosolization.
Fire Damage
Additional home damage from fire incidents can be caused by:
- Standing Water: Damage to exterior building materials and firefighting incidents are common causes of water damage after a fire.
- Smoke and Soot Damage: Smoke and soot can be a common byproduct of fire damage, leading to structural damage, cosmetic issues, and lingering odors.
Crawl Space Damage
- Water Intrusion: Sudden weather events can cause water to enter through damaged exteriors into the crawl space.
- Plumbing Leaks: The crawl space is vulnerable to water losses such as clogs in the HVAC condensate drain line, plumbing leaks, and sewage backups.
- High Humidity: Untreated humidity from seepage, damp soil, or poor ventilation is a common driver of crawl space damage.
- Mold Growth: Mold from water damage in the crawl space can grow from even small amounts of water as soon as 24-48 hours after it develops.
About Rescue Restoration
Rescue Restoration is a leading property restoration company in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in water damage mitigation, mold remediation, fire restoration, and crawl space repairs.
We go above and beyond to advocate for, support, and guide each of you through the restoration process, providing clear communication, careful work, and complete restoration. Call us today!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rescue Restoration offers comprehensive services, including water damage mitigation, mold remediation, fire restoration, and crawl space repairs. We guide you through every step of the process from the initial response to filing an insurance claim.
Our experts are available 24/7 to respond immediately to your water damage concerns. Speed is essential to limit and protect against further damage.
The insurance claims process is complex. We can help you understand the specifics of your policy. Insurance typically covers water damage that is sudden AND accidental, such as issues caused by a burst pipe or toilet leak. In these instances, insurance companies require policyholders to take immediate action to mitigate the damage and protect their homes against further damage. For other types of damage, such as mold remediation in Georgia, we can help you review your policy to ensure you have access to the necessary coverage.
We are an IICRC- and MICRO-certified Water Damage Restoration and Mold Remediation company.
Rescue Restoration prioritizes clear communication, careful work, and complete restoration. Our IICRC- and MICRO-certified technicians are highly trained to deliver water damage mitigation, mold remediation, fire restoration, crawl space repairs, and reconstruction services. We go above and beyond to advocate for, guide, and support homeowners throughout the restoration and insurance claims process. We treat homeowners the way they want to be treated, valuing our clients’ time and circumstances, adhering to appointment times, and tailoring our work to homeowners’ schedules.
