There are many, many possibilities for water damage, but all of them reveal a destructive process that can result in rotting wood, mold growth, the rusting of steel, stripping laminated plywood, swelling and weakening of drywall, and the loss of family heirlooms.

You may believe that this type of damage may be indiscernibly slow, and that “a little water never hurt anything”, but it’s consistently one of the most major contributors to property damage.

The problem, besides the obvious damage to your stuff, is that your homeowner's insurance policy may or may not cover the costs associated with water damage, or the process of water damage restoration. In times of crisis, only a water damage specialist can make sure the job is done right, so they can (hopefully) save you money and your precious personal property.

Here are six things they do to make your life better after water damage overtakes you and your home.  

1. Mold Detection and Removal

Mold problems left untreated usually require a specialist. Not only can mold result in breathing problems, left untreated, mold can cause structural damage to your home. A specialist can assess the situation for you and effectively remove any mold or spores.

2. Water Removal

It goes without saying that the average homeowner isn’t equipped to pump out large bodies of water from their home. A specialist has the equipment needed to take care of the situation quickly, and help you avoid more structural damage that can occur.

3. Drying the Wet Stuff

Pumping out the water is only half the job. After a leak or major flooding, it’s necessary to dry affected areas to avoid warping of wood or the forming of mold. Again, your average homeowner may have towels lying around to make a dent, but most major water damage areas require high-powered drying fans to do it quickly and efficiently. Specialists have these available in times of need.

4. Deodorizing more than Febreze

Mold, wet drywall, or soaked carpet, smells sometimes permeate your house based on damage that has already occurred. A specialist can help you dispel the bad smells so you can stop loading up on candles.

5. Restoration

Many specialists can help you restore your home beyond simply removing water and mold. Talk to your water damage specialist to see if they can also replace or reconstruct structurally damaged areas.

6. Sanitation and the Little Touches

Water damage specialists in Santa Rosa, CA go above and beyond when it comes to your needs. Not only can they clean up the big messes, they can often fix broken septic systems, dishwashers, or other plumbing issues.