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Hoarding Can Lead to Dangerous Water Damage in Home

Anyone whose home has suffered a slow leak knows very well the damage that water can cause. Imagine if that leak had gone unnoticed for weeks, months or even years. Imagine, in other words, that it happened in the home of a hoarder.

Hoarders have been around for hundreds of years. Dante Alighieri claimed to have bumped into a few in the fourth circle of the inferno. Back in the 14th century, however, there was a big difference: No one in those days had indoor plumbing.

The enormous quantity of rubbish that accumulates in the home of a hoardermakes leak detection extremely difficult. Add to that the tendency of hoarders to put off calling for professional help, and you have the perfect conditions for disaster.

The damage caused by water leaks is more than just unsightly. Floors, walls and furniture that never dry out provide a perfect breeding place for the mold, rot and microbial growth that are so famous for causing serious illness. When conditions become sufficiently critical, walls can disintegrate and floors can cave in.

Unfortunately, no repair work is possible in a hoarder’s home until someone has cleaned it out. Water Removal Services is one of the few companies of its kind to provide climate-controlled storage containers for the protection of all valuables salvaged from the debris.

Water removal, when done correctly, will detect and repair all leaks, extract built-up water and thoroughly dry all structural elements. In addition, it will leave the building in a clean and sanitized condition by removing the mold, microbes and toxins that have likely been growing for an extended period beneath the detritus in a hoarder’s home.

Water Removal Services will also repair any water damage to floors and drywall. If the leak occurred in the kitchen, the remediation will include any necessary repair or replacement of cabinets or trim work.

The knowledgeable, highly trained experts at Water Removal Services can return any water-damaged home to a better-than new condition, and their 5-year warranty guarantees it. Addressing water damage in a timely manner will prevent any further deterioration, and it may not be long before the neighbors are saying, “Wow. This looks like a brand new house!”