24/7 Emergency Water Damage Mitigation Services in Jacksonville FL and All Surrounding Areas

Water is essential for life, but it’s also one of nature’s most destructive forces. If your home or business has been damaged by a storm, flood or water leak, our water damage mitigation experts can restore your property to its original condition.

Water Damage Risks in Florida

Every year, water damage affects one in 50 insured homes nationwide. In Florida, the risk is even higher. Jacksonville is called the River City because it, along with the bordering cities/counties and beaches are surrounded by water, which makes them vulnerable to hurricanes, torrential rains, and storm surges in addition to garden-variety plumbing leaks.. in addition to garden-variety plumbing leaks. Here are some of the top causes of catastrophic water damage in our area.

• Malfunctioning appliances
• Failing hot water heaters
• Damaged water hoses
• Plumbing leaks
• Sewer backups
• Clogged drains
• Sump pump failure
• Fire sprinklers
• Heavy rain
• Storm surge
• Clogged gutters
• Damaged roof shingles

The Water Damage Restoration Process

Water damage is challenging to control once moisture seeps into the drywall, soaks into the carpeting and penetrates the subfloor. The weight alone can cause floors to buckle. Additionally, mold can set in after just 48 hours. Due to these risks, it’s critical to contact ServiceMaster Restoration of First Coast immediately after the event.

• Water Damage Assessments: The first step in any disaster recovery project is securing the area and containing the hazard. Next, our professionals complete a walk-through to assess the damage.
• Water Damage Mitigation: Once the area is secure, we can begin extracting the water and performing any construction work needed to restore the floors, walls and interior surfaces.
• Water Damage Restoration: Even a minor leak can cause catastrophic damage. In many cases, we remove furniture, textiles and collectibles for off-site cleaning and storage.

What to Expect From Our Water Damage Company

Recovering from a flood can be overwhelming. If you need assistance but aren’t sure where to start, our disaster recovery experts will help you take the next step. Once you have a claim number, we’ll work with your insurance company and submit claims for you. Mobile response units are available 24 hours a day. Our fully equipped teams have access to powerful vacuum extraction equipment, industrial dehumidifiers, and HEPA air scrubbers that help us control the situation quickly. We also perform deodorizing and sanitizing treatments to remove all signs of the incident.

To schedule water damage mitigation services at your home or business, contact ServiceMaster Restoration of First Coast. Disaster response teams work 24 hours a day to contain and prevent water damage following storms, natural disasters, and water leaks. One call is all it takes to start the restoration process. We’ll take care of everything else.

Our emergency water damage mitigation services are available to all home and business owners throughout Duval, Clay, Nassau, and St. Johns counties and everything in between.